Patents by Inventor John Hall

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).

  • Dressing with tissue viewing capability
    Publication number: 20200113741
    Abstract: A system for treating a linear wound on a patient that has a closing dressing bolster for placing on the patient's epidermis over the linear wound, a sealing subsystem for providing a seal over the closing dressing bolster and the patient, and a reduced-pressure subsystem for delivering reduced pressure to the sealing subsystem. The sealing subsystem and reduced pressure subsystem are operable to deliver reduced pressure to the closing dressing bolster. The closing dressing bolster is operable under reduced pressure to develop a inward closing. The closing dressing bolster may include one or more closing members on each side of a center wound area to create the inward closing when under reduced pressure. A compressive force may also be developed. Other systems and methods are presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Jonathan G. REHBEIN, Benjamin Andrew PRATT, Colin John HALL, Richard Marvin KAZALA, JR., James Killingworth SEDDON, Larry Tab RANDOLPH, Luke PERKINS
  • VIRTUAL REALITY
    Publication number: 20200089333
    Abstract: A virtual reality apparatus includes a head mountable display (HMD); a detector to detect a deviation of a current orientation of the HMD from a base orientation of the HMD; and a generator to generate content for presentation to the wearer of the HMD to prompt the wearer of the HMD to turn his head so as to change the orientation of the HMD towards the base orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Applicant: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Mark Benson, Simon John Hall, Nicholas Ward-Foxton
  • FLUID INGRESS PROTECTION FOR NPWT DEVICE
    Publication number: 20200086015
    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: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Timothy Mark Robinson, Christopher Brian Locke, Colin John Hall
  • THROMBOSIS MACERATING AND ASPIRATION DEVICES FOR BLOOD VESSELS
    Publication number: 20200078029
    Abstract: A thrombosis macerating and aspiration device for macerating and aspirating blood clots and blockages in a blood vessel is disclosed. In some embodiments, the macerating element of the device rotates and creates a partial vacuum to assist in the aspiration of the blood clot of blockage. The macerating element may have a variety of different designs and shapes and in some embodiments, the macerating element is expandable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: Andrew Hansen, Alex Singleton, John Hall, Christopher Cindrich, Richard P. Jenkins, Jeremy Snow, Jim Mottola, Clark Ragsdale
  • Creating a Digital Media File with Highlights of Multiple Media Files Relating to a Same Period of Time
    Publication number: 20200066305
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed related to the processing of video data recorded by multiple video cameras. Data from multiple cameras and relating to the same time period may be combined to provide a single video including overlapping highlight footage from different cameras.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Gavin SPENCE, Slobodan STANISIC, Frank DE JONG, Aidan John HALL, Douglas HETHERINGTON, Eveline Anna KLEINJAN
  • Head-mountable display system
    Patent number: 10571700
    Abstract: A head mountable display (HMD) system comprises a detector and a controller. The detector is configured to detect a first illumination level in a first one of a display image for display to a user via an HMD and an ambient environment around the HMD. The controller is configured to control a second illumination level in a second one of the display image for display to a user via an HMD and the ambient environment around the HMD, according to the detection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe Limited
    Inventors: Sharwin Winesh Raghoebardajal, Simon John Hall
  • Soft-Tissue Treatment With Negative Pressure
    Publication number: 20200038283
    Abstract: An apparatus for promoting circulation through a subcutaneous lymph vascular network may comprise a first manifold layer, a second manifold layer coupled to the first manifold layer, and a cover layer coupled to the second manifold layer. The first manifold may have a first stiffness, and the second manifold may have a second stiffness greater than the first stiffness. In some embodiments, the apparatus may additionally have a fluid interface configured to fluidly couple at least one of the first manifold layer and the second manifold layer to a fluid conductor through the cover layer. The fluid conductor may be coupled to or configured to be coupled to a source of negative pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Colin John HALL, Benjamin Andrew PRATT, Richard Marvin KAZALA, JR., Shervin JAHANIAN, Larry Tab RANDOLPH, Jonathan G. REHBEIN, Tyler H. SIMMONS
  • Adaptable wound drainage system
    Patent number: 10543300
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: IC Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas A. Cornet, Michael Manwaring, Edward Sy Griffey, Erin Black, Colin John Hall, Jonathan Kagan
  • HIGHLY CONFORMABLE WOUND DRESSING
    Publication number: 20200000985
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: James Killingworth SEDDON, Colin John HALL
  • DOUBLE SEAL LUBRICATED PACKING GLAND AND ROTATING SLEEVE
    Publication number: 20190383399
    Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for mitigating fluid loss or leakage from a fluid pump with a rotating shaft driving a pumping mechanism. A packing gland component can have an internal seal formed by two dynamic O-rings that allows for use of lubricants at high pressures, as well as an outer seal for greater prevention of fluid loss. Further, the packing gland component can be a retrofit for existing packing gland components to provide for greater life and efficiency as compared to the existing packing gland components. Additionally, in some implementations, a sleeve may be fixedly attached to the rotating shaft between the packing gland and the shaft to provide a wear point for the packing gland.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicant: Viking Pump, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Mihm, John Hall, Andrew Anderson, Michael R. Crawford
  • Anchor device for vascular anastomosis
    Patent number: 10499920
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a medical anchor device and methods of use for providing an improved device for intraluminally directed vascular anastomosis. The anchor device includes a generally tubular graft having a flange disposed at one end thereof, where a portion of the graft extends through the flange. The flange includes a wire frame made of a resilient material and a thin membrane covering or overlaying the wire frame, where the wire frame is self-expanding when deployed within a lumen. The device may be deployed within the lumen at an anastomotic site without a need for sutures, staples, clips, or other mechanical attachment means that may cause further injury.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John Hall, Wayne Mower
  • FOOT MANIFOLDS, APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR APPLYING REDUCED PRESSURE TO A TISSUE SITE ON A FOOT
    Publication number: 20190350798
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for applying reduced pressure to a tissue site on a foot are provided. An apparatus may include an insole and a tissue contacting surface covering at least a portion of the insole. At least one portion of the tissue contacting surface is removable to form a void. The apparatus may also include a reduced-pressure interface for receiving reduced pressure from a reduced-pressure source, and at least one flow channel fluidly coupled to the reduced-pressure interface and the void.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Ian James HARDMAN, Colin John HALL
  • ADAPTABLE WOUND DRAINAGE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190307933
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventors: Douglas A. CORNET, Michael MANWARING, Edward Sy GRIFFEY, Erin BLACK, Colin John HALL, Jonathan KAGAN
  • LOW-ACUITY DRESSING WITH INTEGRAL PUMP
    Publication number: 20190298580
    Abstract: Systems, assemblies, and methods for providing negative-pressure therapy to a tissue site are described. The system can include an absorbent and a sealing layer configured to cover the absorbent. The system can also include a blister fluidly coupled to the absorbent. The blister may have a collapsed position and an expanded position. A first check valve may be fluidly coupled to the absorbent and the blister and configured to prevent fluid flow from the blister into the absorbent if the blister is moved from the expanded position to the collapsed position. A second check valve may be fluidly coupled to the blister and the ambient environment and configured to prevent fluid flow from the ambient environment into the blister if the blister is moved from the collapsed position to the expanded position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Colin John HALL, Christopher Brian LOCKE, Richard Daniel John COULTHARD, James Killingworth SEDDON, Timothy Mark ROBINSON, Matthew BISPHAM
  • Open-Cavity, Reduced-Pressure Treatment Devices And Systems
    Publication number: 20190282405
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: Ian James HARDMAN, David George WHYTE, Christopher Brian LOCKE, Timothy Mark ROBINSON, James Joseph SEALY, Colin John HALL, Mark Stephen James BEARD
  • Reduced-Pressure Dressings, Systems, And Methods For Use With Linear Wounds
    Publication number: 20190274891
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and dressings for treating a linear wound, such as an incision, on a patient are presented. The systems, dressings, and methods include a sealing ring that helps form a fluid seal around the linear wound. In one instance, a sealing material is extruded around the linear wound to help form a seal. In another instance, a sealing ring is coupled to a lower portion of a dressing bolster to form a seal. Other systems, methods, and apparatuses are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Tyler H. SIMMONS, Colin John HALL, Timothy Mark ROBINSON
  • Foot manifolds, apparatuses, systems, and methods for applying reduced pressure to a tissue site on a foot
    Patent number: 10406062
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for applying reduced pressure to a tissue site on a foot are provided. An apparatus may include an insole and a tissue contacting surface covering at least a portion of the insole. At least one portion of the tissue contacting surface is removable to form a void. The apparatus may also include a reduced-pressure interface for receiving reduced pressure from a reduced-pressure source, and at least one flow channel fluidly coupled to the reduced-pressure interface and the void.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian James Hardman, Colin John Hall
  • ANTI-MICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS, PREPARATIONS, METHODS, AND USES
    Publication number: 20190216083
    Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions of phosphorous acid-solubilized copper ammonium complex and phosphorous acid-solubilized copper-zinc ammonium complex combined with a water soluble salt of sorbic acid, such as potassium sorbate, are disclosed. The antimicrobial activity of the compositions are synergistically enhanced with the addition of a water soluble salt of sorbic acid to create a composition that is highly effective against pathogens such as plant pathogenic microorganisms including oomycetes, fungi, and bacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Applicant: Myco Sciences Limited
    Inventors: Tony John HALL, Sarah Jane GURR
  • Open-cavity, reduced-pressure treatment devices and systems
    Patent number: 10350114
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: 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
  • Handle
    Patent number: D855435
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Hall, Zachary A. Lownds, Michael S. Seeley, Jason W. Tippetts, Rex Wilson, ZhaoYi Yin