Patents by Inventor Ann Meyer
Ann Meyer has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 9808395Abstract: A compression device has improved cooling capability. The device includes a wicking layer adapted to move moisture. A portion of the wicking layer is exposed from under bladder material defining a bladder. In use, the wicking layer wicks moisture from the patient's limb and the wicked moisture is able to evaporate through the device at the portion of the wicking layer that is exposed.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2015Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Jennie Brown, Malcolm Bock, Raymond Avitable, Ann Meyer
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Publication number: 20160015593Abstract: A compression device has improved cooling capability. The device includes a wicking layer adapted to move moisture. A portion of the wicking layer is exposed from under bladder material defining a bladder. In use, the wicking layer wicks moisture from the patient's limb and the wicked moisture is able to evaporate through the device at the portion of the wicking layer that is exposed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2015Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: Jennie Brown, Malcolm Bock, Raymond Avitable, Ann Meyer
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Patent number: 9084713Abstract: A compression device has improved cooling capability. The device includes a wicking layer adapted to move moisture. A portion of the wicking layer is exposed from under bladder material defining a bladder. In use, the wicking layer wicks moisture from the patient's limb and the wicked moisture is able to evaporate through the device at the portion of the wicking layer that is exposed.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2011Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Jennie Brown, Malcolm G. Bock, Raymond Avitable, Ann Meyer
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Publication number: 20120316537Abstract: A connector apparatus includes first and second mating connectors that can be joined to make a fluid connection. The connectors are constructed to discriminate improper connectors so that no fluid tight connection can be formed with improper connectors. The connector apparatus can be used with a system for compression therapy to prevent deep vein thrombosis.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUPInventors: Ann Meyer, Malcolm Bock
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Patent number: 8257286Abstract: A connector apparatus includes first and second mating connectors that can be joined to make a fluid connection. The connectors are constructed to discriminate improper connectors so that no fluid tight connection can be formed with improper connectors. The connector apparatus can be used with a system for compression therapy to prevent deep vein thrombosis.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2006Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Ann Meyer, Malcolm Bock
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Patent number: 8079970Abstract: A compression sleeve is described as having a first sheet and a second sheet attached to the first sheet. The first and second sheets define at least one inflatable section. At least one conduit including a textured inner surface on each of the first and second sheets is disposed within the inflatable section.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2010Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Ann Meyer, Mark A. Vess
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Publication number: 20110306908Abstract: A compression device has improved cooling capability. The device includes a wicking layer adapted to move moisture. A portion of the wicking layer is exposed from under bladder material defining a bladder. In use, the wicking layer wicks moisture from the patient's limb and the wicked moisture is able to evaporate through the device at the portion of the wicking layer that is exposed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2011Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LPInventors: Jennie Brown, Malcolm G. Bock, Raymond Avitable, Ann Meyer
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Patent number: 8029451Abstract: A compression sleeve is described as having a first sheet, a second sheet attached to said first sheet and defining at least one inflatable section, and at least one conduit disposed within the boundary of the least one of said inflatable sections.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2008Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Ann Meyer, Mark A. Vess
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Patent number: 8016779Abstract: A compression device has improved cooling capability. The device includes a wicking layer adapted to move moisture. A portion of the wicking layer is exposed from under bladder material defining a bladder. In use, the wicking layer wicks moisture from the patient's limb and the wicked moisture is able to evaporate through the device at the portion of the wicking layer that is exposed.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2007Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Jennie Brown, Malcolm G. Bock, Raymond Avitable, Ann Meyer
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Patent number: 7931606Abstract: A compression apparatus is described having a sleeve and an inflatable member disposed within the sleeve, the inflatable member being movable in relation to the sleeve. The compression apparatus includes a hook and loop features attached to the foot sleeve for securing compression apparatus to the feet.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2005Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventor: Ann Meyer
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Publication number: 20110009785Abstract: A compression sleeve is described as having a first sheet and a second sheet attached to the first sheet. The first and second sheets define at least one inflatable section. At least one conduit including a textured inner surface on each of the first and second sheets is disposed within the inflatable section.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2010Publication date: January 13, 2011Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LPInventors: Ann Meyer, Mark A. Vess
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Publication number: 20090062703Abstract: A compression sleeve is described as having a first sheet, a second sheet attached to said first sheet and defining at least one inflatable section, and at least one conduit disposed within the boundary of the least one of said inflatable sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Ann Meyer, Mark A. Vess
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Patent number: 7442175Abstract: A compression sleeve is described as having a first sheet, a second sheet attached to said first sheet and defining at least one inflatable section, and at least one conduit disposed in the at least one of said inflatable sections.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2005Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Ann Meyer, Garth Baker, Mark Vess, Malcolm G. Bock, Richard Braga, Jesse Denson
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Publication number: 20080249442Abstract: A compression device for applying compression treatment to a part of a wearer's body includes bladder material defining at least one inflatable bladder and a breathable wicking layer connected to the bladder. A plurality of openings extend through the bladder material to the wicking layer. A breathable outer cover overlies the bladder. In use, the wicking layer wicks moisture from the wearer's skin and heat and the moisture is allowed to dissipate through the device through the wicking layer, the openings and the breathable outer cover. A garment includes a sheet of mesh material formed with loops for use in a hook and loop fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2007Publication date: October 9, 2008Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LPInventors: Jennie Brown, Malcolm G. Bock, Raymond Avitable, Ann Meyer
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Publication number: 20080249447Abstract: A compression device has improved cooling capability. The device includes a wicking layer adapted to move moisture. A portion of the wicking layer is exposed from under bladder material defining a bladder. In use, the wicking layer wicks moisture from the patient's limb and the wicked moisture is able to evaporate through the device at the portion of the wicking layer that is exposed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2007Publication date: October 9, 2008Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LPInventors: Jennie Brown, Malcolm G. Bock, Raymond Avitable, Ann Meyer
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Publication number: 20080077063Abstract: A connector apparatus includes first and second mating connectors that can be joined to make a fluid connection. The connectors are constructed to discriminate improper connectors so that no fluid tight connection can be formed with improper connectors. The connector apparatus can be used with a system for compression therapy to prevent deep vein thrombosis.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2006Publication date: March 27, 2008Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LPInventors: Ann Meyer, Malcolm Bock
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Publication number: 20070282233Abstract: A compression apparatus is a foot cuff having an inner and outer layer with an inflatable member disposed therein. The inflatable member is attached to the inner or outer layer of the foot cuff by a variety of methods that leave it free to move with respect to the unattached layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2007Publication date: December 6, 2007Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LPInventors: Ann Meyer, Kristin Watson, Heather Gillis, Mark Vess, Malcolm Bock
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Publication number: 20070260162Abstract: A compression apparatus is a foot cuff having an inner and outer layer with an inflatable member disposed therein. The inflatable member is attached to the inner or outer layer of the foot cuff by a variety of methods that leave it free to move with respect to the unattached layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2007Publication date: November 8, 2007Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LPInventors: Ann Meyer, Kristin Watson, Heather Gillis, Mark Vess, Malcolm Bock
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Publication number: 20070135743Abstract: A compression apparatus is described having a sleeve and an inflatable member disposed within the sleeve, the inflatable member being movable in relation to the sleeve. The compression apparatus includes a hook and loop features attached to the foot sleeve for securing compression apparatus to the feet.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2005Publication date: June 14, 2007Inventor: Ann Meyer
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Publication number: 20070135742Abstract: A compression sleeve is described as having a first sheet, a second sheet attached to said first sheet and defining at least one inflatable section, and at least one conduit disposed in the at least one of said inflatable sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2005Publication date: June 14, 2007Inventors: Ann Meyer, Garth Baker, Mark Vess, Malcolm Bock, Richard Braga, Jesse Denson