Patents by Inventor Christopher Brian Locke

Christopher Brian Locke 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).

  • Patent number: 11877912
    Abstract: Provided herein is a system and method for coupling a wearable therapy system to a dressing and detaching the wearable therapy system from the dressing. One aspect provides a system including a drape with a switchable adhesive layer and a therapy system adhered to the drape via the switchable adhesive layer. The therapy system includes one or more radiation sources that can emit radiation wavelengths (e.g., light or electromagnetic waves) to impinge upon the adhesive and deactivate the adhesive when it is desired to remove the therapy system from the drape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Justin Alexander Long, Christopher Brian Locke, Richard Coulthard
  • Patent number: 11878107
    Abstract: Dressings, systems, and methods for treating a tissue site with negative pressure are described. The dressing includes a manifold having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, a first layer adjacent to the first surface, and a second layer adjacent to the second surface. The first layer and the second layer each are formed from a polymer film. A plurality of fluid restrictions are formed in the polymer film adjacent to at least the first surface. A first plurality of bonds is formed between the first layer and the second layer. The first plurality of bonds define separable sections of the manifold. A second plurality of bonds is formed between the first layer and the second layer. The second plurality of bonds define a plurality of openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Mark Robinson, Christopher Brian Locke
  • Patent number: 11864980
    Abstract: In some illustrative examples, a bridge suitable for treating a tissue site may include a bridge sealing member and one or more bridge wicking layers. The bridge sealing member may extend along a length of the bridge, and may define an internal passageway in fluid communication between a receiving end of the bridge and a transmitting end of the bridge. The one or more bridge wicking layers may be disposed within the internal passageway of the bridge sealing member. Other apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Justin Alexander Long, Benjamin Locke, Benjamin Andrew Pratt, Thomas Alan Edwards, Timothy Mark Robinson
  • Patent number: 11850126
    Abstract: A system for providing negative-pressure therapy to breast tissue is disclosed. In some embodiments, the system may include a dressing assembly shaped for placement on a breast, an absorbent pouch, and a negative-pressure source. The system may further include an additional dressing assembly for placement on a second breast. Various shapes and configurations of the breast dressing assemblies may be included in the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Benjamin Andrew Pratt, James Killingworth Seddon, John R. Harper
  • Patent number: 11839690
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a wound dressing layer. The wound dressing layer may include an open-cell foam. The foam may have a 50% compression force deflection of not more than about 4.8 kPa. The foam may also have a density of at least 24 kg/m3. The foam may exhibit a density increase of a factor of at least 12 at about ?75 mmHg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Timothy Mark Robinson
  • Patent number: 11839529
    Abstract: A medical drape for use with a reduced pressure system for providing reduced pressure to a tissue site is described. In some embodiments, the drape may include a flexible film, and an adhesive layer coupled to the flexible film. The adhesive layer may include a first adhesive disposed on a first portion of the flexible film in a first pattern. The first adhesive can be configured to secure the flexible film proximate to the tissue site. The adhesive layer generally includes a second adhesive disposed on a second portion of the flexible film in a second pattern. The second adhesive can be configured to seal the flexible film proximate to the tissue site. The first pattern and the second pattern are preferably registered so that the first portion and the second portion are offset to cover substantially different portions of the flexible film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Mark Robinson, Christopher Brian Locke
  • Patent number: 11833290
    Abstract: A system for applying negative pressure to a joint positioned in a treatment area. The system includes a negative pressure dressing. The negative pressure dressing includes a compressive layer and a sealing layer. The compressive layer includes a first surface and a second, treatment area-facing. The compressive layer further includes a first elongated portion configured to be positioned proximate the joint. The first elongated portion includes a first end and a second end. The compressive layer further includes a second elongated portion spaced from the first elongated portion and configured to be positioned proximate the joint. The second elongated portion includes a first end and a second end. The compressive layer further includes an interconnecting portion extending between the first elongated portion and the second elongated portion. The interconnecting portion is configured to overlie at least a portion of the joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Timothy Mark Robinson
  • Patent number: 11819387
    Abstract: Dressings for use in negative pressure therapy and methods of making the dressings are provided herein. The dressings may comprise at least two layers in a stacked configuration. The first layer may comprise a manifold layer and the second layer may comprise a silicone gel layer. The second layer may have perforations to form fluid restrictions that can open and close when used in negative pressure therapy. The perforated second layer may be formed by a first and a second curing step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Mark Robinson, Christopher Brian Locke
  • Patent number: 11813393
    Abstract: A wound fluid collection system includes a canister with a chamber fluidly connected to a wound dressing in a tissue site through an inlet and also fluidly connected to a reduced pressure source through an outlet. At least a portion of the canister is collapsible and yet can be maintained in an extended state when exposed to subatmospheric pressure. The canister is releasably attachable to a supporting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Aidan Marcus Tout
  • Patent number: 11813392
    Abstract: Systems and methods for treating a plurality of tissue sites include a multi-port therapy unit. The multi-port therapy unit includes a plurality of patient-side ports each fluidly coupled to a plurality of conduits and a fluid reservoir fluidly coupled to the plurality of ports. A plurality of pressure sensors are associated with the plurality of patient-side ports to determining a pressure associated with each conduit. A controller is operatively coupled to the plurality of pressure sensors to receive treatment pressure data, monitor pressure for each pressure sensor of the plurality of pressure sensors, and signal an alarm condition if the pressure is outside of a pre-selected range. The system includes a reduced-pressure source fluidly coupled to a dressing at each tissue site through the multi-port therapy unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Richard Daniel John Coulthard, James A. Luckemeyer, Richard Marvin Kazala, Jr., Benjamin Andrew Pratt, Timothy Mark Robinson
  • Patent number: 11806466
    Abstract: A negative pressure wound treatment (NPWT) system including a NWPT therapy unit and a wound dressing configured to overlay a wound bed. The NPWT system includes a first length of tubing comprising a first end and a second end, the first end of the first length of tubing coupled to the NWPT therapy unit and the second end of the first length of tubing having a first coupling half, as well as a second length of tubing having a first end and second end, the first end of the second length of tubing coupled to the wound dressing and the second end of the second length of tubing having a second coupling half. The NPWT system includes an inline filter comprising a sintered polymer and a superabsorbent material, and an inline coupling, wherein the inline coupling is configured to operably couple and de-couple the NPWT therapy unit and wound dressing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Mark Robinson, Christopher Brian Locke, Colin John Hall
  • Patent number: 11806216
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for instilling fluid to a tissue site in a negative-pressure therapy environment are described, Illustrative embodiments may include a pneumatically-actuated instillation pump that can draw a solution from a solution source during a negative-pressure interval, and instill the solution to a dressing during a venting interval. In one example embodiment, a system for providing negative-pressure and instillation to a tissue site may comprise a negative-pressure device and an instillation device. The negative-pressure device may comprise a negative-pressure source and a controller electrically coupled to the negative-pressure source. The instillation device may comprise a dosing valve having a dosing chamber including a dosing outlet configured to be fluidly coupled to a fluid port and a dosing inlet configured to be fluidly coupled to a source of instillation solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Justin Alexander Long
  • Patent number: 11801167
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for generating and releasing iodine are described. Some embodiments may include a dressing member including a plurality of iodine-forming reagents and a water-swellable material. In some embodiments, the dressing member may include water-swellable fibers. The water-swellable fibers may each include a water-swellable material in which iodine-forming reagents are dispersed. As liquid comes into contact with and is absorbed by the water-swellable material, the iodine-forming reagents may come into contact with each other, causing an iodine-forming reaction to occur, producing iodine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Mark Robinson, Brian Andrews, Christopher Brian Locke
  • Patent number: 11793923
    Abstract: A dressing for treating a tissue site may include a base layer, a sealing member, a first and a second wicking layer, and an absorbent layer. The base layer may have a periphery surrounding a central portion and a plurality of apertures disposed through the periphery and the central portion. The apertures in the periphery may be larger than the apertures in the central portion. The sealing member and the base layer may define an enclosure. The first and the second wicking layer may each be disposed in the enclosure with the absorbent layer positioned between the first and the second wicking layer. Other dressings, systems, and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Daniel John Coulthard, Christopher Brian Locke
  • Patent number: 11771815
    Abstract: In one example embodiment, an apparatus may include a panel with integrated fluid channels, wherein the panel and the fluid channel consist only of surfaces that can be manufactured with a straight-pull mold. A port may also be integrated into the panel to facilitate coupling the fluid channel to pneumatic components in an assembly. A seal may be secured to the panel over the fluid channel to form an integrated fluid conductor. The seal is preferably an adhesive label that can also be used for product labeling. Such an apparatus may be used in a control unit of a therapy system, employing several integrated fluid conductors. A method of manufacturing may include molding a panel, wherein the mold forms a channel integral to the panel. The panel and the channel preferably consist of surfaces that can be molded with a straight-pull mold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Andrew Pratt, James Killingworth Seddon, Christopher Brian Locke, David Richard Mercer, Loren Francis
  • Patent number: 11771599
    Abstract: As an example, in some embodiments is a dressing that may comprise a manifold, a bioresorbable component, and a degradation-modulating component. The degradation-modulating component may cover two or more surfaces of the bioresorbable component. The degradation-modulating component may be further configured to modulate degradation of the bioresorbable component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Kristine M. Kieswetter, Timothy Mark Robinson
  • Patent number: 11771816
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system, method, and apparatus for providing instillation therapy with a negative-pressure source is described. The apparatus includes a housing having an ambient chamber and a negative-pressure chamber fluidly isolated from each other. The apparatus also includes a moveable barrier disposed in the housing between the ambient chamber and the negative-pressure chamber. The moveable barrier is operable to move between a charge position and a discharge position in response to negative pressure. A fluid source is disposed in the negative-pressure chamber and is collapsible in response to movement of the moveable barrier to the discharge position. The apparatus also includes a fluid outlet in fluid communication with the fluid source, a negative-pressure port in fluid communication with the negative-pressure chamber and configured to be coupled to a negative-pressure source, and a vent formed in the housing and fluidly coupled to the ambient chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, James A. Luckemeyer, Timothy Mark Robinson
  • Patent number: 11766363
    Abstract: A treatment system for applying negative pressure to a tissue site in conjunction with a venting or purging capability. In some embodiments, the treatment system may include a reduced-pressure source, an inline storage pouch, a purge chamber, and a dressing. Reduced-pressure may be supplied to the inline storage pouch and the dressing, while the purge chamber may provide a ventilation opening to the atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, James Killingworth Seddon, Benjamin Andrew Pratt
  • Patent number: 11752041
    Abstract: Provided herein is a system and method for mitigating premature light deactivation of light deactivated adhesive drapes. One aspect provides a system comprising a drape, a photosensitive adhesive layer, and a release agent, where the system is adapted to be coupled to a tissue site and released therefrom upon or after exposure to an external stimulus such as certain wavelengths of light. The system may have a filter layer to prevent the photosensitive adhesive from being exposed to deactivation wavelengths prematurely. The filter layer may be printed directly onto the drape and may be removable after exposure to a solvent, such as isopropyl alcohol (IPA). The filter layer may also be a filter adhesive layer. Another aspect provides a method for application and removal of a drape using by removing one or more of the filter layer and/or the filter adhesive layer and applying light to the drape to deactivate the photosensitive adhesive layer and promote easy, clean, and less painful removal of the drape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Mark Robinson, Christopher Brian Locke, Justin Alexander Long
  • Patent number: 11744740
    Abstract: A dressing for treating a tissue site may include a base layer, a sealing member, a first and a second wicking layer, and an absorbent layer. The base layer may have a periphery surrounding a central portion and a plurality of apertures disposed through the periphery and the central portion. At least one of the apertures in the periphery may be positioned at an edge of the periphery, and may have an interior exposed at the edge. The sealing member and the base layer may define an enclosure. The first and the second wicking layer may each be disposed in the enclosure with the absorbent layer positioned between the first and the second wicking layer. Other dressings, systems, and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Brian Locke