Patents by Inventor Christopher Guy Coward
Christopher Guy Coward 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: 10905594Abstract: A method of manufacturing a reduced-pressure abdominal treatment system for treating an open abdominal cavity is provided. In some embodiments, the reduced-pressure abdominal treatment system has an open-cavity treatment device for providing reduced-pressure treatment to an abdominal cavity; a deep-tissue closure device for applying a closing force on a deep-tissue wound; and a surface-wound closure subsystem for providing a closing force on a surface wound. The method of manufacturing may also include providing a reduced-pressure supply subsystem. A method of treatment using a reduced-pressure abdominal treatment system is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2018Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: David George Whyte, Colin John Hall, Mark Stephen James Beard, James Joseph Sealy, Keith Patrick Heaton, Ian James Hardman, Christopher Guy Coward
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Patent number: 10842977Abstract: A reduced pressure treatment system includes a compressible chamber positionable beneath a foot of a user and being movable between an expanded position and a compressed position. The compressible chamber includes an inlet and an outlet. An inlet valve is in fluid communication with the inlet to prevent fluid within the compressible chamber from exiting the inlet, and an outlet valve is in fluid communication with the outlet to prevent fluid from entering the compressible chamber through the outlet. A biasing member is disposed within the compressible chamber to bias the compressible chamber toward the expanded position, and a manifold is positionable at a tissue site and in fluid communication with the inlet of the compressible chamber.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2017Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Guy Coward, Keith Patrick Heaton
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Publication number: 20180289558Abstract: A reduced-pressure, wound closure system is presented that generates a closing force on a surface wound and optionally provides reduced pressure to a body cavity or tissue site. The sealed contracting member, when placed under reduced pressure, generates the closing force. One illustrative system includes a first attachment member and a second attachment member, a sealed contracting member coupled to the first attachment member and the second attachment member, and wherein the closing force is generated between the first attachment member and the second attachment member when reduced pressure is supplied to the sealed contracting member. Other systems and methods are presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Keith Patrick HEATON, Ian James HARDMAN, Christopher Guy COWARD, Colin John HALL
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Publication number: 20180256406Abstract: A method of manufacturing a reduced-pressure abdominal treatment system for treating an open abdominal cavity is provided. In some embodiments, the reduced-pressure abdominal treatment system has an open-cavity treatment device for providing reduced-pressure treatment to an abdominal cavity; a deep-tissue closure device for applying a closing force on a deep-tissue wound; and a surface-wound closure subsystem for providing a closing force on a surface wound. The method of manufacturing may also include providing a reduced-pressure supply subsystem. A method of treatment using a reduced-pressure abdominal treatment system is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: David George WHYTE, Colin John HALL, Mark Stephen James BEARD, James Joseph SEALY, Keith Patrick HEATON, Ian James HARDMAN, Christopher Guy COWARD
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Patent number: 10052132Abstract: A system for applying a treatment to a defect in one bone of two bones forming a joint that comprises a bladder for delivering a reduced pressure to the defect and for providing a positive pressure as bracing between the two bones of the joint is disclosed. A method for applying such treatment is also disclosed. A bladder for applying such treatment that comprises a reduced-pressure chamber and a bracing chamber is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2017Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Edward Sy Griffey, Christopher Guy Coward, Colin John Hall
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Patent number: 10016307Abstract: A reduced-pressure, wound closure system is presented that generates a closing force on a surface wound and optionally provides reduced pressure to a body cavity or tissue site. The sealed contracting member, when placed under reduced pressure, generates the closing force. One illustrative system includes a first attachment member and a second attachment member, a sealed contracting member coupled to the first attachment member and the second attachment member, and wherein the closing force is generated between the first attachment member and the second attachment member when reduced pressure is supplied to the sealed contracting member. Other systems and methods are presented.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2016Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Keith Patrick Heaton, Ian James Hardman, Christopher Guy Coward, Colin John Hall
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Publication number: 20180168867Abstract: A reduced-pressure, deep-tissue closure device for applying a closing force on a deep tissue includes a contractible matrix that is formed with a first plurality of apertures and which has a first side and a second, inward-facing side. The contractible matrix is for disposing proximate to the deep tissue. A reduced-pressure source is fluidly coupled to the contractible matrix and operable to deliver reduced pressure to the contractible matrix. When under reduced pressure, the contractible matrix grips the deep tissue adjacent the contractible matrix and provides a closing force on the deep tissue. A system and method are also presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: James Joseph SEALY, Keith Patrick HEATON, Colin John HALL, Christopher Guy COWARD, Mark Stephen James BEARD
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Patent number: 9931249Abstract: A reduced-pressure, deep-tissue closure device for applying a closing force on a deep tissue includes a contractible matrix that is formed with a first plurality of apertures and which has a first side and a second, inward-facing side. The contractible matrix is for disposing proximate to the deep tissue. A reduced-pressure source is fluidly coupled to the contractible matrix and operable to deliver reduced pressure to the contractible matrix. When under reduced pressure, the contractible matrix grips the deep tissue adjacent the contractible matrix and provides a closing force on the deep tissue. A system and method are also presented.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2014Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: James Joseph Sealy, Keith Patrick Heaton, Colin John Hall, Christopher Guy Coward, Mark Stephen James Beard
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Patent number: 9895270Abstract: A method of manufacturing a reduced-pressure abdominal treatment system for treating an open abdominal cavity of a patient is provided. A reduced-pressure abdominal treatment system has an open-cavity treatment device for providing reduced-pressure treatment to a patient's abdominal cavity; a deep-tissue closure device for applying a closing force on a deep-tissue wound on a patient's fascia; a surface-wound closure subsystem for providing a closing force on a surface wound on the patient's epidermis. The method of manufacturing may also include the step of providing a reduced-pressure supply subsystem.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2013Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Guy Coward, Mark Stephen James Beard, Colin John Hall, Ian James Hardman, Keith Patrick Heaton, James Joseph Sealy, David George Whyte
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Publication number: 20180043142Abstract: A reduced pressure treatment system includes a compressible chamber positionable beneath a foot of a user and being movable between an expanded position and a compressed position. The compressible chamber includes an inlet and an outlet. An inlet valve is in fluid communication with the inlet to prevent fluid within the compressible chamber from exiting the inlet, and an outlet valve is in fluid communication with the outlet to prevent fluid from entering the compressible chamber through the outlet. A biasing member is disposed within the compressible chamber to bias the compressible chamber toward the expanded position, and a manifold is positionable at a tissue site and in fluid communication with the inlet of the compressible chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Inventors: Christopher Guy COWARD, Keith Patrick HEATON
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Patent number: 9827403Abstract: A reduced pressure treatment system includes a compressible chamber positionable beneath a foot of a user and being movable between an expanded position and a compressed position. The compressible chamber includes an inlet and an outlet. An inlet valve is in fluid communication with the inlet to prevent fluid within the compressible chamber from exiting the inlet, and an outlet valve is in fluid communication with the outlet to prevent fluid from entering the compressible chamber through the outlet. A biasing member is disposed within the compressible chamber to bias the compressible chamber toward the expanded position, and a manifold is positionable at a tissue site and in fluid communication with the inlet of the compressible chamber.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2012Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Guy Coward, Keith Patrick Heaton
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Publication number: 20170224381Abstract: A system for applying a treatment to a defect in one bone of two bones forming a joint that comprises a bladder for delivering a reduced pressure to the defect and for providing a positive pressure as bracing between the two bones of the joint is disclosed. A method for applying such treatment is also disclosed. A bladder for applying such treatment that comprises a reduced-pressure chamber and a bracing chamber is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Edward Sy GRIFFEY, Christopher Guy COWARD, Colin John HALL
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Patent number: 9642931Abstract: A system for applying a treatment to a defect in one bone of two bones forming a joint that comprises a bladder for delivering a reduced pressure to the defect and for providing a positive pressure as bracing between the two bones of the joint is disclosed. A method for applying such treatment is also disclosed. A bladder for applying such treatment that comprises a reduced-pressure chamber and a bracing chamber is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2014Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Edward S. Griffey, Christopher Guy Coward, Colin John Hall
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Patent number: 9549856Abstract: A modular, reduced-pressure, wound-closure system for providing a closing force on a surface would includes a flexible strap operable to be formed into a closed loop inbound and around the surface wound and a plurality of modular closing members coupled to the flexible strap. A reduced-pressure source is fluidly coupled to the plurality of modular closing members. The modular closing members are operable to generate a closing force on the surface wound. A portion of the modular closing members are releasably attached to the patient's epidermis proximate the surface wound and another portion are attached to the flexible strap. A reduced pressure from the reduced-pressure source is delivered to each modular closing member to generate the closing force on the surface wound. Methods and other systems are presented.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2012Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Keith Patrick Heaton, Christopher Guy Coward, Colin John Hall
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Publication number: 20160158067Abstract: A reduced-pressure, wound closure system is presented that generates a closing force on a surface wound and optionally provides reduced pressure to a body cavity or tissue site. The sealed contracting member, when placed under reduced pressure, generates the closing force. One illustrative system includes a first attachment member and a second attachment member, a sealed contracting member coupled to the first attachment member and the second attachment member, and wherein the closing force is generated between the first attachment member and the second attachment member when reduced pressure is supplied to the sealed contracting member. Other systems and methods are presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2016Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: Keith Patrick HEATON, Ian James HARDMAN, Christopher Guy COWARD, Colin John HALL
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Patent number: 9289326Abstract: A reduced-pressure, wound closure system is presented that generates a closing force on a surface wound and optionally provides reduced pressure to a body cavity or tissue site. The sealed contracting member, when placed under reduced pressure, generates the closing force. One illustrative system includes a first attachment member and a second attachment member, a sealed contracting member coupled to the first attachment member and the second attachment member, and wherein the closing force is generated between the first attachment member and the second attachment member when reduced pressure is supplied to the sealed contracting member. Other systems and methods are presented.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2012Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Keith Patrick Heaton, Ian Hardman, Christopher Guy Coward, Collin John Hall
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Publication number: 20150065968Abstract: A reduced-pressure, deep-tissue closure device for applying a closing force on a deep tissue includes a contractible matrix that is formed with a first plurality of apertures and which has a first side and a second, inward-facing side. The contractible matrix is for disposing proximate to the deep tissue. A reduced-pressure source is fluidly coupled to the contractible matrix and operable to deliver reduced pressure to the contractible matrix. When under reduced pressure, the contractible matrix grips the deep tissue adjacent the contractible matrix and provides a closing force on the deep tissue. A system and method are also presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventors: James Joseph Sealy, Keith Patrick Heaton, Colin John Hall, Christopher Guy Coward, Mark Stephen James Beard
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Patent number: 8936618Abstract: A reduced-pressure, deep-tissue closure device for applying a closing force on a deep tissue includes a contractible matrix that is formed with a first plurality of apertures and which has a first side and a second, inward-facing side. The contractible matrix is for disposing proximate to the deep tissue. A reduced-pressure source is fluidly coupled to the contractible matrix and operable to deliver reduced pressure to the contractible matrix. When under reduced pressure, the contractible matrix grips the deep tissue adjacent the contractible matrix and provides a closing force on the deep tissue. A system and method are also presented.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2009Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: James Joseph Sealy, Keith Patrick Heaton, Colin John Hall, Christopher Guy Coward, Mark Stephen James Beard
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Publication number: 20140316368Abstract: A system for applying a treatment to a defect in one bone of two bones forming a joint that comprises a bladder for delivering a reduced pressure to the defect and for providing a positive pressure as bracing between the two bones of the joint is disclosed. A method for applying such treatment is also disclosed. A bladder for applying such treatment that comprises a reduced-pressure chamber and a bracing chamber is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: Edward S. Griffey, Christopher Guy Coward, Colin John Hall
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Patent number: 8702711Abstract: A system for applying a treatment to a defect in one bone of two bones forming a joint that comprises a bladder for delivering a reduced pressure to the defect and for providing a positive pressure as bracing between the two bones of the joint is disclosed. A method for applying such treatment is also disclosed. A bladder for applying such treatment that comprises a reduced-pressure chamber and a bracing chamber is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2009Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Edward S. Griffey, Christopher Guy Coward, Colin John Hall