Patents Examined by Matthew Wrubleski
  • Patent number: 11969542
    Abstract: In some examples, provided is a fluid blockage device for use with a reduced-pressure source for treating a tissue site with reduced pressure. The fluid blockage device may be configured to preclude fluid communication through a port fluidly coupled to the reduced-pressure source when the fluid blockage device contacts a liquid. Other devices, systems, and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Benjamin A. Pratt
  • Patent number: 11944772
    Abstract: A wound therapy device includes a wound dressing and a humidifier configured to deliver humid air to a wound site to which the wound dressing is applied. The humidifier may be a remote structure that is fluidly connected to the wound dressing applied about a patient's skin at a wound site. Alternatively, the humidified may be integrated with the wound dressing to define an integral, portable therapy device that may be worn by the patient. The wound therapy device may be a standalone wound treatment device, or may be used in conjunction with other wound treatment devices, such as, e.g., negative pressure wound therapy devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Solventum Intellectual Properties Company
    Inventor: Teryl Blane Sanders
  • Patent number: 11931524
    Abstract: An intermittent urinary catheterisation aid 2 and an assembly is provided. The aid allows a user to manipulate an intermittent urinary catheter 3 in one direction and insert it into the urethra in another direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Coloplast A/S
    Inventors: Lars Olav Schertiger, Alistair David Morton, Berker Diker
  • Patent number: 11857776
    Abstract: Fluid management systems are disclosed that include software-controlled, electro-mechanical devices used in combination with single-use or multi-use tubing sets. Functions of the fluid management systems can include fluid pressurization, fluid warming, fluid deficit monitoring (including flow-based and weight-based), suction, fluid collection, and fluid evacuation (including indirect-to-drain and direct-to-drain options). The systems can be configured based on the surgical environment (e.g., operating room or physician office) as well as other user needs and/or preferences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin T. Lorman, Matthew R. Biats, Paul A. Marijan, Jeffrey P. Minnich