Patents by Inventor Jeffrey S. Lockwood
Jeffrey S. Lockwood 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: 10966871Abstract: A vacuum bandage is provided for use with a wound having a wound surface. The bandage is connectable to a vacuum source and includes a wound dressing member having a wound contacting surface, a top surface, and a port configured for communication with the vacuum source. The wound dressing member further includes holes in the wound contacting surface configured for communication with the wound surface of the wound and a passageway between the port and each hole. The vacuum bandage further includes a pack adjacent to the top surface of the member. The pack may include an aperture positioned about the port.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2017Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey S. Lockwood, Robert Petrosenko
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Patent number: 10357404Abstract: A wound dressing member is provided for use in a vacuum bandage connected to a vacuum source. The wound dressing member is also provided for use with a wound having a wound surface. The wound dressing member includes a wound facing surface adapted to be in contact with and generally conform to the wound surface and a plurality of discrete holes formed in the wound facing surface. The member further includes a port configured to communicate with the vacuum source and with each hole formed in the wound facing surface. The wound dressing member further includes a stand-off having interconnected portions coupled to the wound facing surface and configured to provide a space between the wound facing surface and the wound surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2011Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: KCI Medical Resources Unlimited CompanyInventors: Jeffrey S. Lockwood, Robert Petrosenko, James R. Risk, Jr.
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Patent number: 10045886Abstract: A wound dressing member is provided for use in a vacuum bandage connected to a vacuum source. The wound dressing member is also provided for use with a wound having a wound surface. The wound dressing member includes a wound facing surface adapted to be in contact with and generally conform to the wound surface and a plurality of discrete holes formed in the wound facing surface. The member further includes a port configured to communicate with the vacuum source and with each hole formed in the wound facing surface. The wound dressing member further includes a stand-off having interconnected portions coupled to the wound facing surface and configured to provide a space between the wound facing surface and the wound surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2015Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: KCI Medical Resources Unlimited CompanyInventors: Jeffrey S. Lockwood, Robert Petrosenko, James R. Risk, Jr.
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Publication number: 20180071148Abstract: A vacuum bandage is provided for use with a wound having a wound surface. The bandage is connectable to a vacuum source and includes a wound dressing member having a wound contacting surface, a top surface, and a port configured for communication with the vacuum source. The wound dressing member further includes holes in the wound contacting surface configured for communication with the wound surface of the wound and a passageway between the port and each hole. The vacuum bandage further includes a pack adjacent to the top surface of the member. The pack may include an aperture positioned about the port.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Inventors: JEFFREY S. LOCKWOOD, Robert PETROSENKO
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Patent number: 9844471Abstract: A vacuum bandage is provided for use with a wound having a wound surface. The bandage is connectable to a vacuum source and includes a wound dressing member having a wound contacting surface, a top surface, and a port configured for communication with the vacuum source. The wound dressing member further includes holes in the wound contacting surface configured for communication with the wound surface of the wound and a passageway between the port and each hole. The vacuum bandage further includes a pack adjacent to the top surface of the member. The pack may include an aperture positioned about the port.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2014Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: KCI Medical Resources Unlimited CompanyInventors: Jeffrey S. Lockwood, Robert Petrosenko
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Patent number: 9220655Abstract: A system for compression therapy includes a patient-support apparatus and a compression sleeve assembly that is coupleable to the patient-support apparatus. In some embodiments, the patient-support apparatus includes a hospital bed and in other embodiments, the patient-support apparatus includes a mattress for a bed. The compression sleeve assembly includes a sleeve that couples to a patient's limb and that inflates to promote blood flow. The compression sleeve assembly also includes a conduit and a compression module that is operable to inflate the sleeve through the conduit. The conduit may be routed, at least in part, through the associated patient-support apparatus. The compression module may be situated, at least in part, in a cavity of the associated patient-support apparatus. A compression module may be coupled to an architectural structure, such as a headwall unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2009Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: John P. Biondo, Catherine A. Pietsch, Michael Z. Sleva, Gregory W. Branson, Jeffrey S. Lockwood, Rachel H. Elizabeth Hopkins, Todd P. O'Neal
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Publication number: 20150342786Abstract: A wound dressing member is provided for use in a vacuum bandage connected to a vacuum source. The wound dressing member is also provided for use with a wound having a wound surface. The wound dressing member includes a wound facing surface adapted to be in contact with and generally conform to the wound surface and a plurality of discrete holes formed in the wound facing surface. The member further includes a port configured to communicate with the vacuum source and with each hole formed in the wound facing surface. The wound dressing member further includes a stand-off having interconnected portions coupled to the wound facing surface and configured to provide a space between the wound facing surface and the wound surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventors: Jeffrey S. LOCKWOOD, Robert PETROSENKO, James R. Risk, JR.
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Publication number: 20140350495Abstract: A vacuum bandage is provided for use with a wound having a wound surface. The bandage is connectable to a vacuum source and includes a wound dressing member having a wound contacting surface, a top surface, and a port configured for communication with the vacuum source. The wound dressing member further includes holes in the wound contacting surface configured for communication with the wound surface of the wound and a passageway between the port and each hole. The vacuum bandage further includes a pack adjacent to the top surface of the member. The pack may include an aperture positioned about the port.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: KCI Medical ResourcesInventors: Jeffrey S. Lockwood, Robert Petrosenko
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Patent number: 8884094Abstract: A vacuum bandage is provided for use with a wound having a wound surface. The bandage is connectable to a vacuum source and includes a wound dressing member having a wound contacting surface, a top surface, and a port configured for communication with the vacuum source. The wound dressing member further includes holes in the wound contacting surface configured for communication with the wound surface of the wound and a passageway between the port and each hole. The vacuum bandage further includes a pack adjacent to the top surface of the member. The pack may include an aperture positioned about the port.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2012Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey S. Lockwood, Robert Petrosenko
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Publication number: 20130096520Abstract: A vacuum bandage is provided for use with a wound having a wound surface. The bandage is connectable to a vacuum source and includes a wound dressing member having a wound contacting surface, a top surface, and a port configured for communication with the vacuum source. The wound dressing member further includes holes in the wound contacting surface configured for communication with the wound surface of the wound and a passageway between the port and each hole. The vacuum bandage further includes a pack adjacent to the top surface of the member. The pack may include an aperture positioned about the port.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2012Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: KCI Medical ResourcesInventors: Jeffrey S. Lockwood, Robert Petrosenko
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Patent number: 8350116Abstract: A vacuum bandage is provided for use with a wound having a wound surface. The bandage is connectable to a vacuum source and includes a wound dressing member having a wound contacting surface, a top surface, and a port configured for communication with the vacuum source. The wound dressing member further includes holes in the wound contacting surface configured for communication with the wound surface of the wound and a passageway between the port and each hole. The vacuum bandage further includes a pack adjacent to the top surface of the member. The pack may include an aperture positioned about the port.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2008Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: KCI Medical ResourcesInventors: Jeffrey S. Lockwood, Robert Petrosenko
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Patent number: 8246592Abstract: Wound treatment apparatuses comprising a vacuum source and a bandage (e.g., a wound-care bandage) configured to be coupled (and/or coupled) to the vacuum source. Some embodiments of the bandage including a wound dressing member configured to be placed in contact with a wound surface, and a suction port associated with the wound dressing member and/or configured to be connected to the vacuum source. Some embodiments of the member including a plurality of spacers configured to contact the wound surface to define suction space between the member and the wound surface. Some embodiments of the member including holes configured to communicate with the suction space, and/or a plurality of passageways between the suction port and the holes.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2009Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: KCI Medical ResourcesInventors: Jeffrey S. Lockwood, Robert Petrosenko, James Robert Risk, Jr.
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Patent number: 8168848Abstract: A wound dressing member is provided for use in a vacuum bandage connected to a vacuum source and for use with a wound having a wound surface. The member may include a top surface and a bottom surface adapted to be in contact with and generally conform to the wound surface. The member may further include a plurality of discrete holes formed in the bottom surface and at least one discrete opening formed in the top surface. A port of the member may be provided to communicate with the vacuum source, each discrete hole, and the at least one discrete opening.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2002Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: KCI Medical Resources, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey S. Lockwood, Robert Petrosenko
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Publication number: 20110313374Abstract: A wound dressing member is provided for use in a vacuum bandage connected to a vacuum source. The wound dressing member is also provided for use with a wound having a wound surface. The wound dressing member includes a wound facing surface adapted to be in contact with and generally conform to the wound surface and a plurality of discrete holes formed in the wound facing surface. The member further includes a port configured to communicate with the vacuum source and with each hole formed in the wound facing surface. The wound dressing member further includes a stand-off having interconnected portions coupled to the wound facing surface and configured to provide a space between the wound facing surface and the wound surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Inventors: Jeffrey S. Lockwood, Robert Petrosenko, James R. Risk, JR.
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Patent number: 7988680Abstract: A wound dressing member is provided for use in a vacuum bandage connected to a vacuum source. The wound dressing member is also provided for use with a wound having a wound surface. The wound dressing member includes a wound facing surface adapted to be in contact with and generally conform to the wound surface and a plurality of discrete holes formed in the wound facing surface. The member further includes a port configured to communicate with the vacuum source and with each hole formed in the wound facing surface. The wound dressing member further includes a stand-off having interconnected portions coupled to the wound facing surface and configured to provide a space between the wound facing surface and the wound surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2005Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: KCI Medical ResourcesInventors: Jeffrey S. Lockwood, Robert Petrosenko, James R. Risk, Jr.
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Patent number: 7927318Abstract: A system for treating a patient with a wound comprises a bandage, a receptacle, and a vacuum source. The bandage comprises a cover to seal about the wound and to define a space above the wound in which a vacuum is to be formed. The bandage further comprises a port providing communication with the space. The receptacle is connected to the port to receive exudate from the wound and is provided to be placed below the wound. The vacuum source is spaced apart from the receptacle, is connected to the receptacle, and is effective to provide a vacuum in the receptacle and in the space.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2005Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Inventors: James Robert Risk, Jr., Robert Petrosenko, Alexander B. Bitel, Jeffrey S. Lockwood
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Patent number: 7896864Abstract: A vacuum and irrigation wound bandage system is provided for use with a wound. The system includes a vacuum source, an irrigation source, and a bandage positioned adjacent the wound to create a sealed environment around the wound. The vacuum source of the system is in communication with the bandage to create negative pressure between the bandage and the wound.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2007Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Inventors: Jeffrey S. Lockwood, Robert Petrosenko
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Patent number: 7867206Abstract: A bandage for use with a vacuum source includes a wound dressing member to be placed in contact with a wound surface and a suction port associated with the wound dressing member. The member is configured with spacers contacting the wound surface to define suction space between the member and the wound surface. The member also includes holes in communication with the suction space. Passageways of the bandage are provided between the suction port and the holes.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2003Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey S. Lockwood, Robert Petrosenko, James Robert Risk, Jr.
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Patent number: 7723560Abstract: A wound vacuum therapy dressing kit is provided for use with a wound drainage system having a vacuum source. The kit may include a wound dressing member, a sealing film, and a wound measurement device. The wound dressing member may include a wound contacting surface configured to be in contact with and generally conform to a wound surface of a patient. The member may be adapted to be coupled to the vacuum source for communicating suction from the vacuum source to the wound surface. The sealing film of the kit may be provided for placement over the member and may be configured to adhere to a patient's healthy skin surrounding the wound. The wound measurement device may include a transparent top portion and a transparent bottom portion configured for placement adjacent the wound surface. The top portion may include a drawing surface and a grid associated with the drawing surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2002Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Inventors: Jeffrey S. Lockwood, Robert Petrosenko
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Publication number: 20100106117Abstract: Wound treatment apparatuses comprising a vacuum source and a bandage (e.g., a wound-care bandage) configured to be coupled (and/or coupled) to the vacuum source. Some embodiments of the bandage including a wound dressing member configured to be placed in contact with a wound surface, and a suction port associated with the wound dressing member and/or configured to be connected to the vacuum source. Some embodiments of the member including a plurality of spacers configured to contact the wound surface to define suction space between the member and the wound surface. Some embodiments of the member including holes configured to communicate with the suction space, and/or a plurality of passageways between the suction port and the holes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2009Publication date: April 29, 2010Applicant: KCI MEDICAL RESOURCESInventors: Jeffrey S. Lockwood, Robert Petrosenko, James Robert Risk, JR.