Patents by Inventor Colin John Hall
Colin John Hall 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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Publication number: 20240082477Abstract: A reduced-pressure system for treating a tissue site on a patient includes a distribution manifold that adheres to a tissue site to allow retention without external support. The distribution manifold includes a porous member and a tissue-fixation element. The tissue-fixation element maintains the porous member substantially adjacent to the tissue site while a sealing member is applied. In one instance, the tissue-fixation element is a soluble adhesive that partially covers either the tissue-facing side of the porous member or a tissue-facing side of a fluid-permeable substrate layer that is on the tissue-facing side of the porous member. Other systems, distributions manifolds, and methods are presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Timothy Mark ROBINSON, Tyler H. SIMMONS, Colin John HALL, Jeanette LOSOLE
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Patent number: 11896462Abstract: In some examples, a dressing filler for treating a tissue site may include a plurality of filler elements and a tissue interface layer. Each of the filler elements may include a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface and separated from the first surface by a thickness. The tissue interface layer may include a first side configured to be positioned facing the tissue site and a second side positioned opposite the first side. The first surface of each of the filler elements may be coupled to the second side of the tissue interface layer. Also provided are other apparatuses, dressings, systems, and methods suitable for treating a tissue site.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2019Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: James Killingworth Seddon, Colin John Hall
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Patent number: 11878102Abstract: Provided are drainage systems that may include a drainage manifold and may be suitable for draining fluid from a tissue site. The drainage manifold may include a plurality of elongate members having a moveable end that may be adapted to configure the drainage manifold to treat a uniquely shaped tissue site. The drainage manifold may be coupled to a drainage tube with a transitional connector to provide a drainage system capable of distributing reduced pressure to the tissue site to enhance the drainage of fluids.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2023Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: IC SURGICAL, INC.Inventors: Douglas A. Cornet, Michael Manwaring, Edward Sy Griffey, Erin Black, Colin John Hall, Jonathan Kagan
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Patent number: 11850351Abstract: A reduced-pressure system for treating a tissue site on a patient includes a distribution manifold that adheres to a tissue site to allow retention without external support. The distribution manifold includes a porous member and a tissue-fixation element. The tissue-fixation element maintains the porous member substantially adjacent to the tissue site while a sealing member is applied. In one instance, the tissue-fixation element is a soluble adhesive that partially covers either the tissue-facing side of the porous member or a tissue-facing side of a fluid-permeable substrate layer that is on the tissue-facing side of the porous member. Other systems, distributions manifolds, and methods are presented.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Timothy Mark Robinson, Tyler H. Simmons, Colin John Hall, Jeanette Losole
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Patent number: 11806466Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 13, 2019Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Mark Robinson, Christopher Brian Locke, Colin John Hall
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Publication number: 20230338194Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to devices and systems for providing negative-pressure therapy, instillation, and/or pressure-sensing at a tissue site, and to methods of manufacturing such devices and systems. In some embodiments, a fluid bridge may comprise a first layer of foam with a plurality of supports extending from at least an inner surface, and a second layer. The first and second layers may be coupled together around the perimeter to form one or more enclosed fluid pathways, for example extending from a port to an aperture. In some embodiments, at least the first layer may be formed of closed-cell foam.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2021Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventors: James Killingworth SEDDON, Christopher Brian LOCKE, Timothy Mark ROBINSON, Benjamin Andrew PRATT, Colin John HALL, Justin RICE
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Patent number: 11766362Abstract: A treatment system for applying negative pressure therapy and fluid instillation treatment to a tissue site, particularly an abdominal tissue site, is disclosed. In some embodiments, the treatment system may include a dressing member, a plurality of fluid removal pathways, a fluid instillation matrix, a drape, a negative-pressure source, and a fluid instillation source. Instillation fluid may be delivered from the fluid instillation source to the tissue site through the fluid instillation matrix, and negative pressure may be communicated and fluid withdrawn from the tissue site through the plurality of fluid removal pathways.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2018Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: David Richard Mercer, James Killingworth Seddon, Braden King-fung Leung, Thomas Edwards, Colin John Hall, Benjamin Andrew Pratt, Tyler H. Simmons
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Publication number: 20230226265Abstract: Provided are drainage systems that may include a drainage manifold and may be suitable for draining fluid from a tissue site. The drainage manifold may include a plurality of elongate members having a moveable end that may be adapted to configure the drainage manifold to treat a uniquely shaped tissue site. The drainage manifold may be coupled to a drainage tube with a transitional connector to provide a drainage system capable of distributing reduced pressure to the tissue site to enhance the drainage of fluids.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2023Publication date: July 20, 2023Applicant: IC Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Douglas A. CORNET, Michael MANWARING, Edward Sy GRIFFEY, Erin BLACK, Colin John HALL, Jonathan KAGAN
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Patent number: 11638779Abstract: Provided are drainage systems that may include a drainage manifold and may be suitable for draining fluid from a tissue site. The drainage manifold may include a plurality of elongate members having a moveable end that may be adapted to configure the drainage manifold to treat a uniquely shaped tissue site. The drainage manifold may be coupled to a drainage tube with a transitional connector to provide a drainage system capable of distributing reduced pressure to the tissue site to enhance the drainage of fluids.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2019Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: IC SURGICAL, INC.Inventors: Douglas A. Cornet, Michael Manwaring, Edward Sy Griffey, Erin Black, Colin John Hall, Jonathan Kagan
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Patent number: 11446429Abstract: A system for providing instillation fluid to a deep abdominal wound includes an instillation module and a connection structure. The instillation module defines a first surface and a second, abdominal contents-facing surface. The instillation module includes a distribution hub configured to receive instillation fluid from an instillation fluid source. The connection structure includes a first surface, a second, abdominal contents-facing surface; and a flow path extending between the first surface and the second surface. The flow path includes an inlet configured to receive an instillation fluid conduit engaged with the instillation fluid source and an outlet in fluid communication with the instillation module. The flow path defines an axis extending between the inlet and the outlet. The flow path is configured to compress in a direction defined by the axis.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2019Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin A. Pratt, Colin John Hall, Thomas Edwards, David Richard Mercer, James Seddon
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Publication number: 20220273499Abstract: A reduced-pressure system for treating a tissue site on a patient includes a distribution manifold that adheres to a tissue site to allow retention without external support. The distribution manifold includes a porous member and a tissue-fixation element. The tissue-fixation element maintains the porous member substantially adjacent to the tissue site while a sealing member is applied. In one instance, the tissue-fixation element is a soluble adhesive that partially covers either the tissue-facing side of the porous member or a tissue-facing side of a fluid-permeable substrate layer that is on the tissue-facing side of the porous member. Other systems, distributions manifolds, and methods are presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2022Publication date: September 1, 2022Inventors: Timothy Mark ROBINSON, Tyler H. SIMMONS, Colin John HALL, Jeanette LOSOLE
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Patent number: 11364152Abstract: A reduced-pressure system for treating a tissue site on a patient includes a distribution manifold that adheres to a tissue site to allow retention without external support. The distribution manifold includes a porous member and a tissue-fixation element. The tissue-fixation element maintains the porous member substantially adjacent to the tissue site while a sealing member is applied. In one instance, the tissue-fixation element is a soluble adhesive that partially covers either the tissue-facing side of the porous member or a tissue-facing side of a fluid-permeable substrate layer that is on the tissue-facing side of the porous member. Other systems, distributions manifolds, and methods are presented.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2017Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Mark Robinson, Tyler H. Simmons, Colin John Hall, Jeanette Losole
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Publication number: 20220148460Abstract: A wound incision model includes an outer frame defining and opening and a simulated tissue disposed at least partially within the opening. The simulated tissue includes a body and a simulated wound. The simulated wound is disposed at least partially within the body. The simulated wound includes an aperture extending through the body from a first surface of the body to a second surface of the body. The simulated wound is configured to deform in response to a negative pressure applied across the simulated wound.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2020Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventors: Colin John HALL, Christopher Brian LOCKE, Benjamin A. PRATT
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Patent number: 11246758Abstract: An open-cavity, reduced-pressure treatment device and system for treating a cavity in a patient's body, such as an abdominal cavity, is presented. In one instance, an open-cavity, reduced-pressure treatment device includes a plurality of encapsulated leg members, each having an interior portion with a leg manifold member and formed with fenestrations operable to allow fluid flow into the interior portion, and a central connection member fluidly coupled to the plurality of encapsulated leg members. The central connection member has a connection manifold member. The open-cavity, reduced-pressure treatment devices, systems, and methods allow for, among other things, removal of fluids.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2019Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Ian James Hardman, David George Whyte, Christopher Brian Locke, Timothy Mark Robinson, James Joseph Sealy, Colin John Hall, Mark Stephen James Beard
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Publication number: 20210251812Abstract: Connection pads for coupling fluid-instillation and negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) apparatuses to wound dressing, and methods and wound dressings for breaching a drape after coupling a wound dressing to a fluid-instillation and/or NPWT apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2021Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventors: Christopher Brian LOCKE, Colin John HALL, Aidan Marcus TOUT, Paul S. SLACK, Thomas Paul LAWHORN, Timothy Mark ROBINSON
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Publication number: 20210205527Abstract: A system for providing instillation fluid to a deep abdominal wound includes an instillation module and a connection structure. The instillation module defines a first surface and a second, abdominal contents-facing surface. The instillation module includes a distribution hub configured to receive instillation fluid from an instillation fluid source. The connection structure includes a first surface, a second, abdominal contents-facing surface; and a flow path extending between the first surface and the second surface. The flow path includes an inlet configured to receive an instillation fluid conduit engaged with the instillation fluid source and an outlet in fluid communication with the instillation module. The flow path defines an axis extending between the inlet and the outlet. The flow path is configured to compress in a direction defined by the axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2019Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventors: Benjamin A. PRATT, Colin John HALL, Thomas EDWARDS, David Richard MERCER, James SEDDON
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Publication number: 20210187172Abstract: Systems and methods are presented for providing reduced pressure to and monitoring pressure at a plurality of tissue sites using a plurality of pressure management devices. The pressure management devices are associated with a plurality of sensing conduits that fluidly couple the pressure management devices and the plurality of tissue sites. Other systems, methods, and devices are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2021Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Colin John HALL, Christopher Brian LOCKE
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Publication number: 20210177663Abstract: A reduced-pressure system for treating a tissue site on a patient includes a distribution manifold that adheres to a tissue site to allow retention without external support. The distribution manifold includes a porous member and a tissue-fixation element. The tissue-fixation element maintains the porous member substantially adjacent to the tissue site while a sealing member is applied. In one instance, the tissue-fixation element is a soluble adhesive that partially covers either the tissue-facing side of the porous member or a tissue-facing side of a fluid-permeable substrate layer that is on the tissue-facing side of the porous member. Other systems, distributions manifolds, and methods are presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Applicant: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Mark ROBINSON, Tyler H. SIMMONS, Colin John HALL, Jeanette LOSOLE
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Patent number: 11026845Abstract: Connection pads for coupling fluid-instillation and negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) apparatuses to wound dressing, and methods and wound dressings for breaching a drape after coupling a wound dressing to a fluid-instillation and/or NPWT apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2018Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Colin John Hall, Aidan Marcus Tout, Paul S. Slack, Thomas Paul Lawhorn, Timothy Mark Robinson
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Patent number: 10987252Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are presented for treating a tissue site and managing hair proximate the tissue site. A composition is provided for inhibiting, removing, or weakening hair proximate the tissue site and for providing an improved fluid seal by a flexible film drape over the tissue site. In some example embodiments, a hair-modification agent is disposed at least proximate a peripheral edge of a treatment manifold between a drape and epidermis proximate a tissue site. The hair-modification agent can be configured to flow over imperfections on the epidermis and to form a fluid seal against the epidermis, and can further be configured to at least substantially weaken hair on the epidermis as the hair encounters the hair-modification agent.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2018Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Rosella Kendrick, Colin John Hall, Elliott James Rider, Timothy Mark Robinson, Benjamin Stokes