Patents by Inventor Charles Seegert
Charles Seegert 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: 11426165Abstract: A reduced-pressure, linear-wound closing bolster has a pivotable frame that moves from an extended position to a compressed position under the influence of reduced pressure. The closing bolster may have a first closing member, a second closing member, and an interior space. A manifold member is disposed within the interior space and may be coupled to the pivotable frame. When a reduced pressure is applied, the pivotable frame is urged from the extended position to the compressed position. A first gripping member for transmitting a closing force from the first closing member to a first edge of a linear wound may be attached. Likewise, a second gripping member for transmitting a closing force from the second closing member to a second edge of the linear wound may be attached. Systems and methods are also presented.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2019Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventor: Charles Seegert
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Publication number: 20200046565Abstract: A system for treating a linear wound on a patient has a closing dressing bolster for placing on the patient's epidermis over the linear wound, a sealing subsystem for providing a seal over the closing dressing bolster and the patient, and a reduced-pressure subsystem for delivering reduced pressure to the sealing subsystem. The sealing subsystem and reduced pressure subsystem are operable to deliver reduced pressure to the closing dressing bolster. The closing dressing bolster is operable under reduced pressure to develop a inward closing. The closing dressing bolster may include one or more closing members on each side of a center wound area to create the inward closing when under reduced pressure. A compressive force may also be developed. Other systems and methods are presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Eric Woodson BARTA, Justin Alexander LONG, Richard Marvin KAZALA, JR., Matthew Francis CAVANAUGH, II, Michael Richard GIROUARD, Kenneth Mitchel KNOWLES, Charles SEEGERT
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Patent number: 10478345Abstract: A system for treating a linear wound on a patient has a closing dressing bolster for placing on the patient's epidermis over the linear wound, a sealing subsystem for providing a seal over the closing dressing bolster and the patient, and a reduced-pressure subsystem for delivering reduced pressure to the sealing subsystem. The sealing subsystem and reduced pressure subsystem are operable to deliver reduced pressure to the closing dressing bolster. The closing dressing bolster is operable under reduced pressure to develop a inward closing. The closing dressing bolster may include one or more closing members on each side of a center wound area to create the inward closing when under reduced pressure. A compressive force may also be developed. Other systems and methods are presented.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2017Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: KCI, Licensing Inc.Inventors: Eric Woodson Barta, Justin Alexander Long, Richard Marvin Kazala, Jr., Matthew Francis Cavanaugh, II, Michael Richard Girouard, Kenneth Mitchel Knowles, Charles Seegert
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Publication number: 20190175175Abstract: A reduced-pressure, linear-wound closing bolster has a pivotable frame that moves from an extended position to a compressed position under the influence of reduced pressure. The closing bolster may have a first closing member, a second closing member, and an interior space. A manifold member is disposed within the interior space and may be coupled to the pivotable frame. When a reduced pressure is applied, the pivotable frame is urged from the extended position to the compressed position. A first gripping member for transmitting a closing force from the first closing member to a first edge of a linear wound may be attached. Likewise, a second gripping member for transmitting a closing force from the second closing member to a second edge of the linear wound may be attached. Systems and methods are also presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2019Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventor: Charles SEEGERT
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Publication number: 20180008470Abstract: A system for treating a linear wound on a patient has a closing dressing bolster for placing on the patient's epidermis over the linear wound, a sealing subsystem for providing a seal over the closing dressing bolster and the patient, and a reduced-pressure subsystem for delivering reduced pressure to the sealing subsystem. The sealing subsystem and reduced pressure subsystem are operable to deliver reduced pressure to the closing dressing bolster. The closing dressing bolster is operable under reduced pressure to develop a inward closing. The closing dressing bolster may include one or more closing members on each side of a center wound area to create the inward closing when under reduced pressure. A compressive force may also be developed. Other systems and methods are presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2017Publication date: January 11, 2018Inventors: Eric Woodson BARTA, Justin Alexander LONG, Richard Marvin KAZALA, JR., Matthew Francis CAVANAUGH, II, Michael Richard GIROUARD, Kenneth Mitchel KNOWLES, Charles SEEGERT
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Patent number: 9795407Abstract: The present invention provides skin grafting and devices that comprise a systematic approach to the process of skin grafting, i.e., harvesting, post-excision processing and application of donor skin and pre and post-graft treatment of the recipient site.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2014Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Charles Seegert, Royce Johnson, A. David Boccuti, Andrew Nicholas Gentile, Edward Sy Griffey, Teryl Blane Sanders
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Patent number: 9744079Abstract: A system for treating a linear wound on a patient has a closing dressing bolster for placing on the patient's epidermis over the linear wound, a sealing subsystem for providing a seal over the closing dressing bolster and the patient, and a reduced-pressure subsystem for delivering reduced pressure to the sealing subsystem. The sealing subsystem and reduced pressure subsystem are operable to deliver reduced pressure to the closing dressing bolster. The closing dressing bolster is operable under reduced pressure to develop a inward closing. The closing dressing bolster may include one or more closing members on each side of a center wound area to create the inward closing when under reduced pressure. A compressive force may also be developed. Other systems and methods are presented.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2014Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Eric Woodson Barta, Justin Alexander Long, Richard Marvin Kazala, Jr., Matthew Francis Cavanaugh, II, Michael Richard Girouard, Kenneth Mitchel Knowles, Charles Seegert
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Publication number: 20150157351Abstract: The present invention provides skin grafting and devices that comprise a systematic approach to the process of skin grafting, i.e., harvesting, post-excision processing and application of donor skin and pre and post-graft treatment of the recipient site.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2014Publication date: June 11, 2015Inventors: Charles Seegert, Royce Johnson, A. David Boccuti, Andrew Gentile, Edward Sy Griffey, Teryl Blane Sanders
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Publication number: 20150119865Abstract: A system for treating a linear wound on a patient has a closing dressing bolster for placing on the patient's epidermis over the linear wound, a sealing subsystem for providing a seal over the closing dressing bolster and the patient, and a reduced-pressure subsystem for delivering reduced pressure to the sealing subsystem. The sealing subsystem and reduced pressure subsystem are operable to deliver reduced pressure to the closing dressing bolster. The closing dressing bolster is operable under reduced pressure to develop a inward closing. The closing dressing bolster may include one or more closing members on each side of a center wound area to create the inward closing when under reduced pressure. A compressive force may also be developed. Other systems and methods are presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Eric Woodson Barta, Justin Alexander Long, Richard Marvin Kazala, JR., Matthew Francis Cavanaugh, II, Michael Richard Girouard, Kenneth Mitchel Knowles, Charles Seegert
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Patent number: 8956856Abstract: The present invention provides skin grafting and devices that comprise a systematic approach to the process of skin grafting, i.e., harvesting, post-excision processing and application of donor skin and pre and post-graft treatment of the recipient site.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2013Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Charles Seegert, Royce Johnson, A. David Boccuti, Andrew Nicholas Gentile, Edward S. Griffey, Blane Sanders
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Patent number: 8747375Abstract: A system for treating a linear wound on a patient has a closing dressing bolster for placing on the patient's epidermis over the linear wound, a sealing subsystem for providing a seal over the closing dressing bolster and the patient, and a reduced-pressure subsystem for delivering reduced pressure to the sealing subsystem. The sealing subsystem and reduced pressure subsystem are operable to deliver reduced pressure to the closing dressing bolster. The closing dressing bolster is operable under reduced pressure to develop a inward closing. The closing dressing bolster may include one or more closing members on each side of a center wound area to create the inward closing when under reduced pressure. A compressive force may also be developed. Other systems and methods are presented.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Eric Woodson Barta, Justin Alexander Long, Richard Marvin Kazala, Jr., Matthew Francis Cavanaugh, II, Michael Girouard, Kenneth Mitchel Knowles, Charles Seegert
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Publication number: 20140039427Abstract: The present invention provides skin grafting and devices that comprise a systematic approach to the process of skin grafting, i.e., harvesting, post-excision processing and application of donor skin and pre and post-graft treatment of the recipient site.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Charles Seegert, Royce Johnson, A. David Boccuti, Andrew Nicholas Gentile, Edward S. Griffey, Blane Sanders
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Patent number: 8580239Abstract: The present invention provides skin grafting and devices that comprise a systematic approach to the process of skin grafting, i.e., harvesting, post-excision processing and application of donor skin and pre and post-graft treatment of the recipient site.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2010Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Charles Seegert, Royce W. Johnson, A. David Boccuti, Andrew Nicholas Gentile, Sy Griffey, Teryl Blane Sanders
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Patent number: 8337893Abstract: A bioactive sol-gel solution includes a biocompatible polymer, a gelable inorganic base material, and at least one calcium and phosphorous molecular species. The base material can be an alkoxide, such as TEOS. The polymer acts as a viscosity modifier to the sol or gel, increases the viscosity range over which fibers can be sprayed or spun, and broadens the time period over which fibers can be sprayed or spun. A bioactive glass composite can be formed from the bioactive sol-gel solution, including a fibrous form. Fibers can serve as a scaffold for cell growth and in the repair of hard or soft tissue defects.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2003Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Florida Research Foundation, Inc, University OfInventors: Brian M. Hatcher, Anthony Brennan, Brian Cuevas, Charles Seegert
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Publication number: 20120165765Abstract: A system for treating a linear wound on a patient has a closing dressing bolster for placing on the patient's epidermis over the linear wound, a sealing subsystem for providing a seal over the closing dressing bolster and the patient, and a reduced-pressure subsystem for delivering reduced pressure to the sealing subsystem. The sealing subsystem and reduced pressure subsystem are operable to deliver reduced pressure to the closing dressing bolster. The closing dressing bolster is operable under reduced pressure to develop a inward closing. The closing dressing bolster may include one or more closing members on each side of a center wound area to create the inward closing when under reduced pressure. A compressive force may also be developed. Other systems and methods are presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2012Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventors: Eric Woodson Barta, Justin Alexander Long, Richard Marvin Kazala, JR., Matthew Francis Cavanaugh, II, Michael Girouard, Kenneth Mitchel Knowles, Charles Seegert
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Patent number: 8162957Abstract: A tissue processing system includes a series of blades arranged in parallel to form a tissue processor. The blades may be adjusted to create a spaced between each blade in the range of 250-1000 microns. A slicer is included to remove a donor tissue to be processed by the processor. The processor is rotatable 90 degrees so as to create uniform micrografts of tissue for transplanting to a recipient site. An extractor is included to remove tissue particles from the processor after they have been cut into an appropriate size. A cutting block may be provided to ensure uniform thickness of cuts of the donor tissue.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2009Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Ajit Mishra, Charles Seegert
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Patent number: 8147468Abstract: A system for treating a linear wound on a patient has a closing dressing bolster for placing on the patient's epidermis over the linear wound, a sealing subsystem for providing a seal over the closing dressing bolster and the patient, and a reduced-pressure subsystem for delivering reduced pressure to the sealing subsystem. The sealing subsystem and reduced pressure subsystem are operable to deliver reduced pressure to the closing dressing bolster. The closing dressing bolster is operable under reduced pressure to develop a inward closing. The closing dressing bolster may include one or more closing members on each side of a center wound area to create the inward closing when under reduced pressure. A compressive force may also be developed. Other systems and methods are presented.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Eric Woodson Barta, Justin Alexander Long, Richard Marvin Kazala, Jr., Matthew Francis Cavanaugh, II, Michael Girouard, Kenneth Mitchel Knowles, Charles Seegert
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Patent number: 8109187Abstract: A tissue harvesting method and device for obtaining micrograft tissue particles within the size range of 50-1500 microns, and more preferably 500-1000 microns, and most preferably 600 microns. The particles may be processed after a piece of donor tissue has been excised from the donor site, or processed into the desired size directly at the donor site, and thereafter excised. Cutters having blades or cutting edges spaced in the range of 50-1500 microns are utilized to obtain particles within the desired size range. An elastomer is positioned between the cutting edges to push the excised particles out of the blades for ease of use.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2007Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Ajit Mishra, Charles Seegert, Makoto Ohira
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Patent number: 7926401Abstract: A tissue harvesting method and device for obtaining micrograft tissue particles within the size range of 50-1500 microns, and more preferably 500-1000 microns, and most preferably 600 microns. The particles may be processed after a piece of donor tissue has been excised from the donor site, or processed into the desired size directly at the donor site, and thereafter excised. Cutters having blades or cutting edges spaced in the range of 50-1500 microns are utilized to obtain particles within the desired size range. An elastomer is positioned between the cutting edges to push the excised particles out of the blades for ease of use.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2007Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Ajit Mishra, Charles Seegert, Makoto Ohira
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Patent number: D740421Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2014Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: OsteoMed LLCInventors: Charles A. Seegert, Ricardo J. Komotar