Patents by Inventor Derek T. Denton

Derek T. Denton 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).

  • Publication number: 20230044952
    Abstract: Natural honey and a surfactant are combined to achieve a novel wound treatment composition. The honey is chosen for its medicinal properties, and the surfactant is used for biofilm removal to enhance the effectiveness of the honey. In preferred embodiments, the honey is a tropical honey currently sourced from Mexico. The surfactant is mixed with water, then the aqueous mixture is combined with the honey. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, a surfactant powder is mixed with water at a ratio of 10% powder to water, then that mixture is combined with honey at a ratio greater than 50:50, more preferably at a ratio of 90:10. The currently preferred surfactant is Poloxamer 188. The product may be applied directly to a wound or applied to wound dressings including, without limitation, gauze, gauze rolls, hydrocolloids, and calcium alginate dressings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventor: Derek T. Denton
  • Patent number: 11129638
    Abstract: An inexpensive yet effective implement for manual debridement comprises an elongated, integrally molded hand-held member having a proximal handle with a gripping portion, a distal head portion, and a flex portion between the handle and head portions. The head portion defines a bottom surface with a plurality of fluted structures, each fluted structure featuring a sharp edge. The handle portion is angled relative to the bottom surface of the head portion. The implement is packaged in sterilized form and intended to be disposed after use. In the preferred embodiment the fluted structures define partial, truncated cones, such that sharp edge is a curve or semi-circle. The gripping portion may also include a ruler or graduated markings. The flex portion may be ribbed or accordion-shaped to enhance flexing. The proximal-most portion of the handle includes a downward curve to maintain a user's grip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: MDM Wound Ventures, Inc.
    Inventors: Francis F. Derk, Derek T. Denton
  • Publication number: 20170215906
    Abstract: An inexpensive yet effective implement for manual debridement comprises an elongated, integrally molded hand-held member having a proximal handle with a gripping portion, a distal head portion, and a flex portion between the handle and head portions. The head portion defines a bottom surface with a plurality of fluted structures, each fluted structure featuring a sharp edge. The handle portion is angled relative to the bottom surface of the head portion. The implement is packaged in sterilized form and intended to be disposed after use. In the preferred embodiment the fluted structures define partial, truncated cones, such that sharp edge is a curve or semi-circle. The gripping portion may also include a ruler or graduated markings. The flex portion may be ribbed or accordion-shaped to enhance flexing. The proximal-most portion of the handle includes a downward curve to maintain a user's grip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Francis F. Derk, Derek T. Denton
  • Patent number: D825756
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Inventor: Derek T. Denton