Patents Examined by Tatyana Zalukaeva
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Patent number: 11564843Abstract: The present invention relates to a negative pressure wound closure system and methods for using such a system. Preferred embodiments of the invention facilitate closure of the wound by preferentially contracting to provide for movement of the tissue. Preferred embodiments can utilize tissue grasping elements to apply a wound closing force to the tissue.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2018Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignees: University of Massachusetts, Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Raymond M. Dunn, Victoria Jody Hammond, Edward Yerbury Hartwell, John Kenneth Hicks, Elizabeth Mary Huddleston, Andrew Kelly, Andrew Linton, Mark Richardson, Carl Saxby, Tim Stern
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Patent number: 11564846Abstract: In some embodiments, a negative pressure apparatus includes a negative pressure source configured to provide negative pressure via a fluid flow path to a wound dressing placed to create a seal over a wound, a pressure sensor, and a controller. The controller can be configured to operate the negative pressure source in a first mode and determine a change in pressure in the fluid flow path over a period of time based on a plurality of measurements by the pressure sensor. In response to a determination that pressure in the fluid flow path is decreasing, the controller can operate the negative pressure source in a second mode in which greater amount of negative pressure is provided than in the first mode. In response to a determination that pressure in the fluid flow path is not decreasing, the controller can provide an indication of a first leak in the seal.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2021Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: Smith & Nephew PLCInventor: Ben Alan Askem
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Patent number: 11559424Abstract: An adhesive ostomy wafer includes a first adhesive, a skin-facing adhesive located proximal of the first adhesive, and a neutralizer located in an envelope that is contained by the first adhesive and the skin-facing adhesive. The adhesive ostomy wafer includes a stoma-receiving hole formed through wafer such that the first adhesive, the neutralizer, and the skin-facing adhesive are exposed within the stoma-receiving hole.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2022Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventors: Anders Grove Sund, Esben Stroebech, Philip Holler Langhorn, Carsten Sletten, Michael Hoejstroem
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Patent number: 11559429Abstract: The present disclosure provides devices and methods for the treatment of ophthalmological conditions such as dry eye. Among the devices provided are punctal plugs and devices for inserting punctal plugs. The punctal plugs may be shaped for insertion in the punctum and/or the canaliculus. They may also be coated with a bioadhesive. Methods for inserting the punctal plugs are provided, as well as methods for preparing bioadhesive-coated punctal plugs. A method is also provided to treat dry-eye using a bioadhesive without use of a punctal plug.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2022Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: OCULAR THERAPEUTIX, INC.Inventors: Noah Silverberg, Mark Silverberg
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Patent number: 11559438Abstract: A wound monitoring and/or therapy system can include a substantially stretchable substrate supporting a plurality of electronic components, including sensors, and a plurality of electronic connections that connect at least some of the electronic components. The electronic components can also include a circuit board supporting at least one controller configured to control at least some of the sensors, the circuit board configured to operate without failure when the substrate is flexed as a result of strain. A calibration track can be positioned on the substrate and connected to a monitoring circuit configured to measure a change in resistance of the calibration track indicative of resistance change of at least some of the plurality of electronic connections. The system can include a controller with a circuit board supporting a plurality of electrical components and an antenna configured to communicate with the substrate, the antenna at least partially enclosing the circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2018Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Smith & Nephew PLCInventors: Allan Kenneth Frazer Grugeon Hunt, Marcus Damian Phillips
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Patent number: 11554038Abstract: A urinary collection receptacle (10,50,650) with a handle seal (22,52,654) defining a handle opening is provided with one or more tear-controlling features to prevent a user from tearing through the handle seal when creating a spout to empty urine. The receptacle is be configured to require a user to create a generally linear tear (30) that extends from one edge (16) of the bag to the opposite edge (18) without passing through the handle seal. Alternatively a tear-stopping formation (62) is positioned adjacent to the handle seal to terminate a fear propagating toward the handle seal. Alternatively, a tear-starting formation (652) is positioned adjacent to the handle seal to direct a tear away from the handle seal. Such a receptacle further includes a frangible region that can be broken to dissociate a torn portion of the receptacle from the remainder of the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2018Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: Hollister IncorporatedInventors: Padraig M. O'Flynn, Dean W. Hacker, Vincent Naughton, Daniel E. O'Brien, Richard Meaney, Michael G. Murray, Dmitry Sheremetiev, Adam J. Foley
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Patent number: 11540937Abstract: The disclosed is an ostomy system configured to detect a leakage of output between a base plate and/or a sensor assembly part of the ostomy system and a surface of a subject and a method of detecting the leakage of output.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2018Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventors: Jais ASK Hansen, Niels Hvid, Lars Erup Larsen, Finn Speiermann
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Patent number: 11534539Abstract: An evacuation system and method for removing and/or treating gaseous and/or particulate byproducts of surgical procedures includes an end effector such as a side vent trocar, an operating room tower or the equivalent, a disposal vessel, a vacuum source and optionally a filter. The end effector may be coupled to the tower by a conduit, the tower may be coupled to the collection tank by a conduit, and the collection tank may be coupled to the vacuum source. Gaseous and/or particulate byproducts may flow from the surgical site through the trocar, conduits, tower tank and filter, and the flow may be regulated at least in part by the components of the system.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2019Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Nascent Surgical, LLCInventor: Leonard S. Schultz
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Patent number: 11534327Abstract: A complementary-material element configured to be attachable to a base plate of an ostomy appliance and comprising a release layer, the element comprising a release layer comprises a neutralizing component configured to be releasable from the complementary-material element in response to subjection of the complementary-material element to moisture. The complementary-material element comprises a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface is provided with a first cover layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2018Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventors: Richard Morgan Hickmott, Philip Holler Langhorn, Kristoffer Hansen, Joergen Daucke von Barner, Anders Grove Sund
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Patent number: 11534584Abstract: Drainage devices and microactuator systems adapted to be incorporated into drainage devices to provide a self-clearing capability for reducing obstructions in the drainage devices and/or a self-monitoring capability to confirm the overall operating condition of the drainage devices and their microactuators. Such a microactuator system includes a microactuator having a base, a cantilever comprising a flexure extending from the base and a plate structure at a distal end of the flexure, a sensing element on the flexure for sensing deflection of the cantilever, and a device for inducing an oscillating deflection of the cantilever relative to the base.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2019Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Purdue Research FoundationInventors: Hyowon Lee, Qi Yang
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Patent number: 11534577Abstract: A closed-system urinary catheter with a low viscosity gel lubrication is disclosed. The system has an uncoated catheter, but a hydrophilic coated catheter could be used. The low viscosity lubricating gel within the sachet uniformly coats the catheter when the sachet is ruptured just prior to use. A low viscosity lubrication gel could alternatively be place in the area inside the sheath and external to the catheter. Therefore, the variability that occurs with a hydrophilic catheter or the areas of a non-lubricated catheter with the higher viscosity gel catheters is avoided.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2019Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: ADAPTA MEDICAL, INC.Inventor: Jamie Glen House
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Patent number: 11529253Abstract: Disclosed is a base plate for an ostomy appliance and a method for manufacturing a base plate. The base plate comprising: a top layer; a first adhesive layer; an electrode assembly comprising a plurality of electrodes, the electrode assembly having a first part and a second part, the first part comprising connection parts of the plurality of electrodes, the second part being arranged between the first adhesive layer and the top layer; and a monitor interface configured for connecting the base plate to a monitor device, the monitor interface comprising a plurality of terminals configured to form electrical connections with respective terminals of the monitor device. The top layer comprises a top layer opening configured to allow for connection between the plurality of electrodes of the electrode assembly and terminals of the monitor device.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2019Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventors: Jais Ask Hansen, Lars Erup Larsen
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Patent number: 11529154Abstract: A stool management system having a tubular body including a first end section disposable in a rectum of a patient and a second end section including a first connector which detachably mates with a second connector coupled to a collection container which receives waste matter passed through the tubular body from the bowel of the patient.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2018Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: Wilmarc Holdings, LLCInventors: Paul C. Ciccone, Kathryne Rose Eckert
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Patent number: 11529262Abstract: A micro-negative pressure foam dressing and a manufacturing method thereof is disclosed, the dressing comprises a exothermic agent layer, an isolation component covering on the exothermic agent layer, an elastic memory piece disposed under the exothermic agent layer, a liquid absorbing negative pressure pad disposed under the elastic memory piece, a contact layer disposed under the liquid absorbing negative pressure pad, a sealing film disposed between the liquid absorbing negative pressure pad and the contact layer, and a bottom release film disposed under the contact layer; and in this invention, heat generated by a exothermic agent layer causes an elastic memory piece to expand downward to compress a foam layer, and after the heat dissipates completely, a micro-negative pressure is generated since a sealed environment is formed by a sealing film, a contact layer and a wound surface without a need for the VSD negative pressure technology.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2021Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: Zhende Medical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Feng Xia, Jianguo Lu
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Patent number: 11523942Abstract: A method includes inserting into a patient body a medical suction tool, which includes a hollow first tube for removing material away from a Eustachian tube of a patient, and a hollow second tube disposed around the first tube. The medical suction tool is navigated to the Eustachian tube. The Eustachian tube is sealed by coupling an outer surface of the second tube to an inner surface of the Eustachian tube. While the Eustachian tube is sealed by the second tube, the material is removed away from the Eustachian tube via the first tube.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2017Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd.Inventor: Vadim Gliner
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Patent number: 11523940Abstract: Glaucoma treatment systems are disclosed. In various example, the glaucoma treatment systems include a body and a fluid conduit configured to facilitate an evacuation of fluid, such as aqueous humor, from a fluid-filled body cavity, such as an anterior chamber of an eye. In some examples, the fluid conduit is soft and compliant, and the glaucoma treatment system includes one or more stiffening members coupled with the fluid conduit to temporarily stiffen the fluid conduit and help aid in the delivery of the glaucoma treatment device. In some examples, the stiffening members are removable from the fluid conduit after the glaucoma treatment system has been implanted.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2018Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Peter J. Roeber, Jeffrey C. Towler
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Patent number: 11523943Abstract: A cover layer for a vacuum wound therapy dressing includes a backing layer formed from a flexible polymeric membrane and an adhesive layer for affixing the backing layer over a wound bed to provide a substantially fluid-tight seal around a perimeter of the wound bed. The cover layer is reinforced with a reinforcement layer extending to a peripheral region of the backing layer to distribute forces associated with evacuating a reservoir, as defined by or within the cover, to stimulate healing of the wound bed.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2018Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Ronald F. Vitaris, Bethany A. Vitaris
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Patent number: 11523932Abstract: A skin-safe effluent containment system that may be used to contain fluid leakage from openings in the body of a patient and will adhere to skin in any condition: healthy or injured, wet or dry, smooth, scarred, or uneven. Fluid leakage can occur from natural orifices such as the anus and vagina, spontaneously formed enteric fistulas, rectovaginal fistulas, and surgical openings such as ileostomy and colostomy stomas. The system includes a vacuum-adherent pouch device, comprised of a pouch connected to a porous foam ring which has an air-permeable contact layer on its bottom surface and an air seal on its top surface. The inner and outer perimeters of the foam ring are enclosed and sealed with skin-adhesive materials. When placed on the patient, negative pressure (vacuum) is applied to the foam ring so that the foam collapses and compresses the vacuum-adherent pouch device down against the patient's skin.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2019Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Inventors: Andrew Thomas Obst, Maryanne Ruth Obst
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Patent number: 11517480Abstract: A bridge for facilitating delivery of reduced pressure to a wound site includes a reduced pressure lumen configured to be fluidly coupled to a reduced pressure source, a secondary pressure lumen configured to be fluidly coupled to a secondary pressure source, and one or more fluid adapters operable to be connected to a wound dressing disposed at the wound site. The one or more fluid adapters are positioned and configured with respect to the reduced pressure lumen to apply reduced pressure from the reduced pressure lumen to the wound site through the wound dressing and deliver exudate removed from the wound site through the reduced pressure lumen to the reduced pressure tubing. The secondary pressure lumen is fluidly coupled to the reduced pressure lumen to facilitate flow of the exudate removed from the wound site by the reduced pressure source using the secondary pressure source.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2019Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: DeRoyal Industries, Inc.Inventors: Vincent Denis Jardret, Jonathan Matthew Cayce
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Patent number: 11517656Abstract: A wound therapy device is disclosed. The wound therapy device may include a housing for covering at least a portion of a wound and for sealing to a body surface of a patient. The housing may also include a liquid collector for retaining liquid therein and a vacuum connection for coupling to a vacuum source. The vacuum connection may be in gaseous communication with the liquid collector. The vacuum connection may be separated from the liquid collector by a liquid barrier.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2021Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Ashok V. Joshi, John Howard Gordon, Sai Bhavaraju, Troy C. Dayton, Jeremy Heiser