Patents Assigned to Molnlycke Health Care AB
  • System and method for off-loading of the body in the prone position and for patient turning and repositioning
    Patent number: 10363185
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for support and off-loading. The system includes an inner bladder filled with a flowable composition. An outer bladder filled with a flowable composition is positioned adjacent to the inner bladder. The composition of the inner bladder has greater flow characteristics than the composition of the outer bladder. The inner bladder micro-contours to the received body part and the outer bladder macro-contours to the inner bladder after the inner bladder is micro-contoured to the received body part. Alternatively, the system provides a pair of ultra low pressure plenums and a positioner. The patient body size and size and corresponding surface area of the positioner control the amount of gas which is displaced evenly against the walls of the ultra low pressure plenums.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: MÖLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE AB
    Inventors: William Purdy, Robert Purdy
  • A MEDICAL DRESSING, A MEDICAL DRESSING SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF REDUCING WORKLOAD FOR NURSING PERSONNEL
    Publication number: 20190192351
    Abstract: A medical dressing for application at a treatment area of a human body is provided. The dressing comprises a border area surrounding a central inspection area which is intended to be placed over said treatment area. The dressing also comprises a pad which may be arranged in the central inspection area and may be at least partly removed from the central inspection area for enabling visual inspection of the treatment area. There is also provided a medical dressing system and a method for reducing the workload for nursing personnel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: Mölnlycke Health Care AB
    Inventors: Karin Östan, Niclas Flach, Dennis Hansson, Magnus Persson, Shiva Eibpoosh, David Valham, Elin Näsström
  • Particle-containing foam structure
    Patent number: 10143595
    Abstract: A method of producing a hydrophilic polyurethane foam structure containing inert activated carbon particles, includes the steps of: (a) providing a water phase containing a surfactant and dispersed inert particles; (b) providing a isocyanate-terminated polyether having functionality of more than 2; (c) mixing the water phase and the isocyanate-terminated polyether, immediately transferring the resulting mixture to a mold or a continuous web, whereby a foam structure is obtained; and (d) drying the foam structure until it has a moisture content of at most 10% (wt). A foam structure produced by the method and a wound dressing containing the foam structure are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: MÖLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE AB
    Inventors: Stefan Areskoug, Malin Prydz, Magnus Nolmark
  • Antimicrobial gels
    Patent number: 10111959
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to antimicrobial compositions comprising inter alia at least one alkenyl- and/or alkynyl-substituted polysiloxane, at least one polysiloxane comprising silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms, and at least one hydrosilylation catalyst, as well as antimicrobial silicone gels, wound dressings, and methods of preparing the above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: MÖLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE AB
    Inventors: Peter Löwenhielm, Malin Holmén, Dennis Hansson, Sofia Bergstrand, Stefan Areskoug
  • Wound care product
    Patent number: 10045892
    Abstract: A wound care product is provided. It comprises a sealed chamber in which a wound care article is arranged around a support member in such a manner that a curved portion of the wound care article is in contact with the support member. The curved portion interconnects two other portions on opposite sides of the support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: MÖLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE AB
    Inventors: Sami Ahsani Ghahreman, Anders Dahlberg, Linda Irelind, Olof Mellbring
  • Suction device
    Patent number: 10016546
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a suction device. The suction device comprises an attachment portion adapted to be attached to a wound cover member. The suction device comprises a fluid inlet which is at least partially circumscribed by the attachment portion. The suction device also comprises a fluid outlet. The suction device further comprising a connection portion adapted to, at least during one operation condition of the suction device, provide a fluid communication between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. The connection portion comprises an inspection portion that is transparent to thereby facilitate the positioning of the suction device relative to the wound cover member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: MÖLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE AB
    Inventors: Bjarne Andersen, Malin Bringsved, Sofia Frantzich, Ulf Johannison, Johan Uveborn, Karsten Videbaek
  • MEDICAL DRESSING
    Publication number: 20180008476
    Abstract: A medical dressing is provided. The dressing has a central portion and a border portion, and comprises a backing layer, an adhesive body contact layer and a pad arranged in the central portion between the backing layer and the adhesive body contact layer. The pad is symmetric about a longitudinal center line and the dressing comprises a lobed portion on each side of the center line. The medical dressing comprises a gripping tab which is coplanar with the border portion and which projects outwardly from the border portion. The medical dressing may be used for pressure ulcer prevention, such as at the sacrum region of a human body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Applicant: Mölnlycke Health Care AB
    Inventors: Patrick Rodzewicz, Jenny Flach, Maria Gustin Bergström
  • Wound therapy device
    Patent number: 9844614
    Abstract: This relates to a wound therapy device, including an outer part and an inner part facing surface provided with an inner part facing opening, and a first connection channel to establish fluid communication between the inner part facing opening and a connector opening adapted to be connected to an external device. The wound therapy device can also be a part of a wound therapy arrangement, which can further include, a wound filler, an external device, a wound cover film, and tubing connections. Methods of using the wound therapy arrangement are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: MÖLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE AB
    Inventor: Ulf Johannison
  • System and method for patient turning and repositioning with simultaneous off-loading of the bony prominences
    Patent number: 9833371
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for sacral and trochanteric support and off-loading. The system provides a ultra low pressure plenum and a positioner. The patient body size and size and corresponding surface area of the positioner control the amount of gas which is displaced evenly against the walls of the ultra low pressure plenum to allow the combination of the ultra low pressure plenum and the positioner to slightly lift a patient from a bed surface, thereby offloading the sacrum and trochanter. The positioner can be an ultra low pressure bladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: MOLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE AB
    Inventors: William Purdy, Robert Purdy
  • Mattress system including low pressure communication air chamber
    Patent number: 9814642
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a mattress system in which a ultra low pressure plenum is positioned within the mattress system. In one embodiment, the ultra low pressure plenum is a bladder which is sandwiched between layers of a foam material. A plurality of ultra low pressure plenums formed as columns extending longitudinally or laterally along the length of the mattress system can be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: MOLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE AB
    Inventors: William Purdy, Robert Purdy
  • Silicone film
    Patent number: 9737631
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of attaching a medical device to a surface, the medical device having at least one adhesive area, wherein the method comprises the steps of: contacting the surface with a composition comprising a T silicone resin and/or a DT silicone resin and/or an MQ silicone resin and/or an MT silicone resin, thereby providing non-tacky coating on the surface; and attaching the adhesive area to the surface such that the composition is located between, and in contact with, the surface and the adhesive area, thereby attaching medical device to the surface; thereby achieving an improve adherence between the medical device and the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: MÖLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE AB
    Inventor: Dennis Hansson
  • Polymer fibre
    Patent number: 9713653
    Abstract: The present invention provides a polymer fiber comprising a thermoplastic polymer comprising the following building blocks A and B: —O—(CH2—CH2—O)n— (A) —O—[CH2]y—O— (B), wherein n is an integer of 10-400, and y is an integer in the range of 2 to 16, wherein A is present in an amount of 15-30 mole %, B is present in an amount of 20-40 mole % and wherein building blocks A and B are linked by the following linking group C: —[(C?O)—NH—CH2—CH2—CH2—CH2—CH2—CH2—NH—(C?O)]— (C) wherein C is present in an amount of 45-55 mole %. The present invention further relates to a method for preparing a polymer fiber, absorbent articles comprising a polymer fiber and the use of a fiber in a product for treating wounds and/or burns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: MÖLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE AB
    Inventors: Sebastian Doerr, Dennis Hansson
  • Moisture indicating hydrophilic polyurethane
    Patent number: 9504421
    Abstract: The present invention relates at least in part to devices which are capable of indicating the presence of moisture. Embodiments of the present invention involve the provision of a solid dispersion of a color-forming material in a hydrophilic polyurethane material. In particular, although not exclusively, the present invention relates to devices comprising foam, e.g., hydrophilic polyurethane foam and a color former. Also included in the embodiments of the present invention are methods comprising the use of the devices, and other subject matter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: MÖLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE AB
    Inventor: Bryan Greener
  • Wound filler
    Patent number: D783843
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: MÖLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE AB
    Inventors: Jerker Gröndahl, Esbjörn Olsson, Kalle Jon Nordbo, Bengt Olof Sebastian Engwall
  • Suction device for negative pressure therapy
    Patent number: D786421
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Mölnlycke Health Care AB
    Inventors: Bjarne Andersen, Karsten Videbaek
  • Suction device for negative pressure therapy
    Patent number: D788292
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Mölnlycke Health Care AB
    Inventors: Bjarne Andersen, Karsten Videbaek
  • Wound dressing
    Patent number: D790071
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: MÖLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE AB
    Inventors: Sami Ahsani, Sandra Josefsson, Maria Gustin Bergström
  • Active self-warming blanket
    Patent number: D799712
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Mölnlycke Health Care AB
    Inventors: Sara Sundström, Gerdie Smid, Marcus Ruland, Alessia Righetti, Glenn Lundberg
  • Dressing
    Patent number: D840544
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: MÖLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE AB
    Inventors: Karin Östan, Angelica Andresen, Malin Mårtensson, Patrick Rodzewicz
  • Wound dressing
    Patent number: D854170
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: MÖLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE AB
    Inventors: Maria Gustin Bergström, Karin Östan, Angelica Andresen, Linda Östlund, Sandra Tillman, Anita Haraldsson-Hedbratt, Lena Jacobsson, Patrick Rodzewicz, Sofia Hermansson