Patents by Inventor Larry D. Swain
Larry D. Swain 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: 11357904Abstract: An apparatus and system for providing reduced pressure to a defect in a nerve is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a nerve conduit having a generally tubular shape that has walls including a luminal wall surrounding the tissue site to contain fluids within a luminal space between the tissue site to contain fluids within a luminal space between the tissue site and the luminal wall. The apparatus further comprises a manifold having a porous body and a connector for receiving reduced pressure, wherein the manifold is positioned within the luminal space adjacent the tissue site to distribute the reduced pressure to the defect. Additionally, a method for providing reduced pressure to a defect in a nerve is disclosed that includes implanting the nerve conduit and manifold at a site of damaged nerve tissue and applying a reduced pressure to the manifold thereby stimulating repair or regrowth of nerve tissue.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2019Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Larry D. Swain, Michael E. Manwaring, Braden King-fung Leung, Douglas A. Cornet
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Publication number: 20200061257Abstract: An apparatus and system for providing reduced pressure to a defect in a nerve is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a nerve conduit having a generally tubular shape that has walls including a luminal wall surrounding the tissue site to contain fluids within a luminal space between the tissue site to contain fluids within a luminal space between the tissue site and the luminal wall. The apparatus further comprises a manifold having a porous body and a connector for receiving reduced pressure, wherein the manifold is positioned within the luminal space adjacent the tissue site to distribute the reduced pressure to the defect. Additionally, a method for providing reduced pressure to a defect in a nerve is disclosed that includes implanting the nerve conduit and manifold at a site of damaged nerve tissue and applying a reduced pressure to the manifold thereby stimulating repair or regrowth of nerve tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Larry D. SWAIN, Michael E. MANWARING, Braden King-fung LEUNG, Douglas A. CORNET
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Patent number: 10493186Abstract: An apparatus and system for providing reduced pressure to a defect in a nerve is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a nerve conduit having a generally tubular shape that has walls including a luminal wall surrounding the tissue site to contain fluids within a luminal space between the tissue site to contain fluids within a luminal space between the tissue site and the luminal wall. The apparatus further comprises a manifold having a porous body and a connector for receiving reduced pressure, wherein the manifold is positioned within the luminal space adjacent the tissue site to distribute the reduced pressure to the defect. Additionally, a method for providing reduced pressure to a defect in a nerve is disclosed that includes implanting the nerve conduit and manifold at a site of damaged nerve tissue and applying a reduced pressure to the manifold thereby stimulating repair or regrowth of nerve tissue.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2016Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Larry D. Swain, Michael E. Manwaring, Braden King-Fung Leung, Douglas A. Cornet
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Publication number: 20190336386Abstract: A reduced pressure delivery system for applying reduced pressure tissue treatment to a tissue site is provided. The system includes a manifold delivery tube and a balloon having an inner space. The balloon is capable of assuming collapsed and expanded positions. The system further includes a manifold having a plurality of flow channels. The manifold is disposed within the inner space of the balloon. A sharp tip is configured to be delivered within the manifold delivery tube to puncture the balloon.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: Royce W. JOHNSON, Larry D. SWAIN, Douglas A. CORNET, Michael E. MANWARING, Jonathan KAGAN
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Publication number: 20190290835Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided for delivering reduced pressure to a subcutaneous tissue site, such as a bone tissue site. In one instance, a manifold for providing reduced pressure to a subcutaneous tissue includes a longitudinal manifold body formed with at least one purging lumen and a reduced-pressure lumen. The manifold further includes a plurality of manifolding surface features or slits formed on the second, tissue-facing side of the longitudinal manifold body and a plurality of apertures formed in the longitudinal manifold body on the second, tissue-facing side. The plurality of apertures fluidly couple the reduced-pressure lumen and the manifolding surface features or slits. The manifold further includes an end cap fluidly coupling the reduced-pressure lumen and the at least one purging lumen. Other systems, apparatuses, and methods are presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: Carl Joseph SANTORA, Michael E. MANWARING, Douglas A. CORNET, Justin Alexander LONG, Larry D. SWAIN
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Patent number: 10398621Abstract: A reduced pressure delivery system for applying reduced pressure tissue treatment to a tissue site is provided. The system includes a manifold delivery tube and a balloon having an inner space. The balloon is capable of assuming collapsed and expanded positions. The system further includes a manifold having a plurality of flow channels. The manifold is disposed within the inner space of the balloon. A sharp tip is configured to be delivered within the manifold delivery tube to puncture the balloon.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2015Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Royce W. Johnson, Larry D. Swain, Douglas A. Cornet, Michael Manwaring, Jonathan Kagan
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Patent number: 10369269Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided for delivering reduced pressure to a subcutaneous tissue site, such as a bone tissue site. In one instance, a manifold for providing reduced pressure to a subcutaneous tissue includes a longitudinal manifold body formed with at least one purging lumen and a reduced-pressure lumen. The manifold further includes a plurality of manifolding surface features or slits formed on the second, tissue-facing side of the longitudinal manifold body and a plurality of apertures formed in the longitudinal manifold body on the second, tissue-facing side. The plurality of apertures fluidly couple the reduced-pressure lumen and the manifolding surface features or slits. The manifold further includes an end cap fluidly coupling the reduced-pressure lumen and the at least one purging lumen. Other systems, apparatuses, and methods are presented.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2014Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Carl Joseph Santora, Michael E. Manwaring, Douglas A. Cornet, Justin Alexander Long, Larry D. Swain
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Publication number: 20190091387Abstract: An apparatus and system for treating a wound having a cavity is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a scaffold including a scaffold lamina and a tissue lamina wherein the scaffold lamina forms a laminate in fluid communication with the tissue lamina. The laminate is rolled into a generally cylindrical shape having two end surfaces. The apparatus further comprises a manifold having a port for coupling to a source of reduced pressure and that is positioned in fluid communication with the scaffold to provide reduced pressure to the scaffold lamina and the wound. The apparatus also comprises a drape formed of substantially impermeable material to cover the scaffold and the manifold within the wound.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: Larry D. SWAIN, Michael E. MANWARING, Douglas A. CORNET, Braden King-fung LEUNG
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Patent number: 10155074Abstract: An apparatus and system for treating a wound having a cavity is disclosed. The apparatus has a scaffold including a scaffold lamina and a tissue lamina wherein the scaffold lamina forms a laminate in fluid communication with the tissue lamina. The laminate is rolled into a generally cylindrical shape having two end surfaces. The apparatus further includes a manifold having a port for coupling to a source of reduced pressure and that is positioned in fluid communication with the scaffold to provide reduced pressure to the scaffold lamina and the wound. A method for treating a wound having a cavity is also disclosed and includes positioning a scaffold lamina adjacent a tissue lamina to form a laminate in fluid communication with the tissue lamina, rolling the laminate into a generally cylindrical shape having two end surfaces, and positioning the scaffold within the cavity of the wound.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2015Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Larry D. Swain, Michael E. Manwaring, Douglas A. Cornet, Braden King-fung Leung
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Patent number: 9918880Abstract: Provided is an apparatus that includes a scaffold with a gel or liquid composition deposed on at least a portion of a luminal surface, the gel or liquid composition adapted to include microbubbles. Also provided is a system that includes a source of reduced pressure, the above scaffold, a manifold adjacent the scaffold, and a conduit for providing fluid communication between the manifold and the source of reduced pressure. Additionally provided is a method that includes implanting the above scaffold at the tissue site and disrupting a substantial portion of the microbubbles to induce fluid flow to the scaffold. Further provided is an apparatus that includes a scaffold that comprises a slowly degradable material and a quickly degradable material. Additionally provided is a system for coupling nerve tissue and a microchip assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2014Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Larry D. Swain, Michael E. Manwaring, Douglas A. Cornet, Braden King-Fung Leung
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Publication number: 20160228623Abstract: An apparatus and system for providing reduced pressure to a defect in a nerve is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a nerve conduit having a generally tubular shape that has walls including a luminal wall surrounding the tissue site to contain fluids within a luminal space between the tissue site to contain fluids within a luminal space between the tissue site and the luminal wall. The apparatus further comprises a manifold having a porous body and a connector for receiving reduced pressure, wherein the manifold is positioned within the luminal space adjacent the tissue site to distribute the reduced pressure to the defect. Additionally, a method for providing reduced pressure to a defect in a nerve is disclosed that includes implanting the nerve conduit and manifold at a site of damaged nerve tissue and applying a reduced pressure to the manifold thereby stimulating repair or regrowth of nerve tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Larry D. SWAIN, Michael E. MANWARING, Braden King-Fung LEUNG, Douglas A. CORNET
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Publication number: 20160067138Abstract: A reduced pressure delivery system for applying reduced pressure tissue treatment to a tissue site is provided. The system includes a manifold delivery tube and a balloon having an inner space. The balloon is capable of assuming collapsed and expanded positions. The system further includes a manifold having a plurality of flow channels. The manifold is disposed within the inner space of the balloon. A sharp tip is configured to be delivered within the manifold delivery tube to puncture the balloon.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: ROYCE W. JOHNSON, Larry D. Swain, Douglas A. Cornet, Michael Manwaring, Jonathan Kagan
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Patent number: 9271837Abstract: Provided is a method of activating osteogenic or chondrogenic activity at a site in a subject in need thereof. Also provided is a method of treating a bone or cartilage defect in a subject. Additionally, the use of a reduced pressure apparatus for treating a bone or cartilage defect adjacent to dura mater, periosteum, or endosteum is provided. Further provided is a composition for treating a bone or cartilage defect. Also, the use of a reduced pressure apparatus and a biocompatible scaffold for the manufacture of a composition for treating a bone or cartilage defect adjacent to dura mater, periosteum or endosteum is provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2014Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventor: Larry D. Swain
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Patent number: 9216244Abstract: An apparatus for connecting multi-lumen conduits may include a conduit adapter and a conduit collar. The conduit adapter may include a housing, a bayonet connector, and a support member connecting the housing and the bayonet connector. The support member has an aperture that permits fluid communication through the support member. One end of the conduit collar is sized for insertion into the housing, and a second end is adapted to receive a first multi-lumen conduit. The housing also is adapted to receive a second multi-lumen conduit. The bayonet connector engages a primary lumen of the first multi-lumen conduit and the second multi-lumen conduit such that the primary lumen of the second multi-lumen conduit fluidly communicates with the primary lumen of the first multi-lumen conduit. The conduit adapter and the conduit collar are capable of 360 degree rotation relative to each other about a common axis.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2011Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Vinay K. Singh, Larry D. Swain, Douglas A. Cornet, Robert Peyton Wilkes, Keith Patrick Heaton, Christopher Brian Locke, Timothy Mark Robinson
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Publication number: 20150328381Abstract: An apparatus and system for treating a wound having a cavity is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a scaffold including a scaffold lamina and a tissue lamina wherein the scaffold lamina forms a laminate in fluid communication with the tissue lamina. The laminate is rolled into a generally cylindrical shape having two end surfaces. The apparatus further comprises a manifold having a port for coupling to a source of reduced pressure and that is positioned in fluid communication with the scaffold to provide reduced pressure to the scaffold lamina and the wound. The apparatus also comprises a drape formed of substantially impermeable material to cover the scaffold and the manifold within the wound.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2015Publication date: November 19, 2015Inventors: Larry D. SWAIN, Michael E. MANWARING, Douglas A. CORNET, Braden King-fung LEUNG
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Patent number: 9162015Abstract: A reduced pressure delivery system for applying reduced pressure tissue treatment to a tissue site is provided. The system includes a manifold delivery tube and a balloon having an inner space. The balloon is capable of assuming collapsed and expanded positions. The system further includes a manifold having a plurality of flow channels. The manifold is disposed within the inner space of the balloon. A sharp tip is configured to be delivered within the manifold delivery tube to puncture the balloon.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2013Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Royce W. Johnson, Larry D. Swain, Douglas A. Cornet, Michael Manwaring, Jonathan Kagan
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Patent number: 9125766Abstract: An apparatus and system for treating a wound having a cavity is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a scaffold including a scaffold lamina and a tissue lamina wherein the scaffold lamina forms a laminate in fluid communication with the tissue lamina. The laminate is rolled into a generally cylindrical shape having two end surfaces. The apparatus further comprises a manifold having a port for coupling to a source of reduced pressure and that is positioned in fluid communication with the scaffold to provide reduced pressure to the scaffold lamina and the wound. The apparatus also comprises a drape formed of substantially impermeable material to cover the scaffold and the manifold within the wound.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2009Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Larry D. Swain, Michael E Manwaring, Douglas A. Cornet, Braden K Leung
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Publication number: 20150157784Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided for delivering reduced pressure to a subcutaneous tissue site, such as a bone tissue site. In one instance, a manifold for providing reduced pressure to a subcutaneous tissue includes a longitudinal manifold body formed with at least one purging lumen and a reduced-pressure lumen. The manifold further includes a plurality of manifolding surface features or slits formed on the second, tissue-facing side of the longitudinal manifold body and a plurality of apertures formed in the longitudinal manifold body on the second, tissue-facing side. The plurality of apertures fluidly couple the reduced-pressure lumen and the manifolding surface features or slits. The manifold further includes an end cap fluidly coupling the reduced-pressure lumen and the at least one purging lumen. Other systems, apparatuses, and methods are presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2014Publication date: June 11, 2015Inventors: Carl Joseph Santora, Michael E. Manwaring, Douglas A. Cornet, Justin Alexander Long, Larry D. Swain
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Patent number: 9050402Abstract: A method of administering a reduced pressure tissue treatment to a tissue site includes percutaneously inserting a tube through a skin tissue of a patient to place a distal end of the tube adjacent the tissue site, the tube having at least one passageway. A balloon associated with the tube is positioned adjacent the tissue site, and the balloon is inflated to dissect and form a void adjacent the tissue site. A manifold having a plurality of flow channels is delivered through the passageway to the tissue site. The manifold is positioned such that at least one of the flow channels is in contact with the tissue site, and a reduced pressure is applied to the tissue site through the flow channels of the manifold.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2007Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Royce W. Johnson, Larry D. Swain, Douglas A. Cornet, Michael Manwaring, Jonathan Kagan
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Patent number: 9023113Abstract: Provided are apparatuses, systems, and methods for treating tissue at a tissue site in a mammal that includes a scaffold adapted to be disposed adjacent to the tissue site and to be fluidly coupled to a blood vessel of the mammal for receiving blood therefrom. Additionally, a scaffold is provided that includes a charged surface comprising a streaming potential.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2013Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Larry D. Swain, Michael E. Manwaring, Douglas A. Cornet, Braden K. Leung