Patents by Inventor Mark A. Robinson

Mark A. Robinson 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).

  • Reduced-pressure dressings employing tissue-fixation elements
    Patent number: 10973696
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Mark Robinson, Tyler H. Simmons, Colin John Hall, Jeanette Losole
  • Hybrid silicone and acrylic adhesive cover for use with wound treatment
    Patent number: 10973694
    Abstract: Sealing members and methods of manufacturing the same are described. A first film layer and a second film layer each having a first side and a second side can be provided. A first adhesive can be coupled to the second side of the first film layer to form a first adhesive layer. A second adhesive can be coupled to the second side of the second film layer to form a second adhesive layer, and a third adhesive can be coupled to the first side of the second film layer to form a third adhesive layer. One or more perforations can be formed through the third adhesive layer, the second film layer, and the second adhesive layer. A first side of the third adhesive layer can be coupled to a second side of the first adhesive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Timothy Mark Robinson
  • Absorbent dressing and method
    Patent number: 10966872
    Abstract: A system that may be adapted to distribute reduced pressure to a tissue site may include a dressing and a sealing member. The dressing may include a manifold layer, a storage layer, and a plurality of retainers. The manifold layer may be adapted to be positioned proximate the tissue site, and the storage layer may be positioned proximate the manifold layer. The plurality of retainers may be disposed in the storage layer. Each of the retainers may define a fluid communication channel through the storage layer. The retainers may be adapted to substantially preclude deformation of the storage layer into the fluid communication channels. The sealing member may be adapted to cover the dressing and to provide a fluid seal between the sealing member and the tissue site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Luckemeyer, Timothy Mark Robinson, Christopher Brian Locke
  • OPERATOR DETECTION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210094417
    Abstract: A work machine may include a steering system, a user interface, a detection device, and a control device. The user interface may generate an input signal corresponding to operator input. The detection device may generate a detection signal corresponding to a presence of an operator relative to the user interface. The control device may determine that the operator is unavailable based on the detection signal and the input signal, and enable a lockout mode based on determining that the operator is unavailable. The control device may determine, while the lockout mode is enabled, a readiness indicator. The readiness indicator may confirm a readiness of the operator based on determining that the detection signal satisfies a readiness criterion. The control device may disable the lockout mode based on determining that the readiness criterion is satisfied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. COBO, Mark A. ROBINSON, Justin AYERS, Scott MARKS, Joshua MASON, Beau BERNING
  • NEGATIVE-PRESSURE THERAPY WITH OXYGEN
    Publication number: 20210085839
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for providing negative-pressure therapy with oxygen therapy are claimed. An apparatus for providing negative pressure therapy with normobaric or hypobaric oxygen therapy may include dressing having a tissue interface and a cover. Additionally, in some embodiments, the apparatus may include a negative-pressure source and an oxygen-concentrating or oxygen-generating source, each of which may be coupled to or configured to be coupled to the tissue interface. The tissue interface can enable fluid transport during negative-pressure therapy cycles, and disbursement of normobaric or hyperbaric oxygen during oxygen therapy cycles. For example, some embodiments of the tissue interface may comprise structures or foams constructed from polyurethane, silicone, or polyvinyl chloride.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Justin Alexander LONG, Timothy Mark ROBINSON, Christopher Brian LOCKE
  • Peel And Place Dressing For Thick Exudate And Instillation
    Publication number: 20210077302
    Abstract: A multi-layer dressing for treating tissue with negative pressure, instillation, or both. In some embodiments a first layer may be formed from reticulated foam having a series of holes. A second layer disposed adjacent to the first layer may be formed from a perforated polymer. The dressing may optionally include a third layer formed from a soft polymer, such as a silicone gel. The third layer may also have perforations or apertures. The third layer is generally oriented to face a tissue site, and may be disposed adjacent to the first layer so that the first layer is disposed between the third layer and the first layer. The perforations or apertures in the third layer may be registered with one or more perforations in the first layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2019
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher Allen CARROLL, Justin RICE, Christopher Brian LOCKE, Timothy Mark ROBINSON
  • Hybrid sealing tape
    Patent number: 10946124
    Abstract: A dressing for treating a tissue site with negative pressure is described. The dressing includes a tissue interface and a sealing member. The dressing further includes a sealing tape configured to be coupled to the sealing member and epidermis. The sealing tape includes a bonding adhesive and a sealing adhesive coupled to a side of the sealing tape. The sealing tape includes a layer of the bonding adhesive disposed on a film layer and a layer of sealing adhesive having one or more apertures disposed on the bonding adhesive. The sealing tape can include a layer of the bonding adhesive disposed on a portion of a film layer and a layer of the sealing adhesive disposed on a uncovered portions of the film layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Timothy Mark Robinson
  • Manually-actuated reduced pressure treatment system having regulated pressure capabilities
    Patent number: 10946122
    Abstract: A reduced pressure treatment apparatus includes a charging chamber storing a first pressure less than an ambient pressure and a regulated chamber storing a second pressure less than the ambient pressure. The first pressure is less than the second pressure. A conduit provides fluid communication between the regulated chamber and the charging chamber. A regulator member is operably associated with the conduit to prevent fluid communication through the conduit when the second pressure is less than or equal to a desired therapy pressure and to allow fluid communication through the conduit when the second pressure exceeds the desired therapy pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Daniel John Coulthard, Timothy Mark Robinson, Christopher Brian Locke
  • Releasable medical drapes
    Patent number: 10945889
    Abstract: A releasable medical drape, and systems and methods having the same, includes at least a liquid-impermeable, vapor-permeable layer, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, and a soft-gel layer having a plurality of apertures. The soft-gel layer is configured to be disposed adjacent to a tissue site. A portion of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer extends through the plurality of apertures in the soft-gel layer to contact the tissue site. The soft-gel layer forms a good seal with the tissue site and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer extending through the plurality of apertures forms a firm—but releasable—coupling with the tissue site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Timothy Mark Robinson, Li Yao
  • Sealing systems and methods employing a hybrid switchable drape
    Patent number: 10940047
    Abstract: Systems, kits, methods of manufacturing, and a sealing member for creating a sealed space are described. The sealing member can include a film layer and a first adhesive layer coupled to the film layer. The sealing member can also include a second adhesive layer coupled to the first adhesive layer. A plurality of apertures may extend through the second adhesive layer. Each aperture can expose at least a portion of the first adhesive layer through the second adhesive layer. A plurality of polymer particles may be disposed in the first adhesive layer. The polymer particles can be configured to dissolve in response to interaction with a switching solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Timothy Mark Robinson
  • NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY DRESSINGS WITH LOCAL OXYGEN GENERATION FOR TOPICAL WOUND THERAPY AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20210059862
    Abstract: This disclosure includes negative pressure wound therapy dressings with local oxygen generation for topical wound therapy. The dressings (18) for facilitating delivery of oxygen and application of negative pressure to target tissue include a manifold (46) that defines a plurality of gas passageways (50) and is configured to allow communication of oxygen to the target tissue; an oxygen-generating material (146) that is configured to release oxygen when exposed to water; a gas-occlusive layer (74) configured to be disposed over the manifold and the oxygen-generating material and coupled to tissue surrounding the target tissue such that an interior volume containing the manifold and the oxygen-generating material is defined between the gas-occlusive layer and the target tissue; and a port (94) coupled to the gas-occlusive layer and configured to be coupled to a negative pressure source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2019
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Applicant: KCI LICENSING, INC.
    Inventors: Justin Alexander LONG, Christopher Brian LOCKE, Timothy Mark ROBINSON, Richard COULTHARD
  • Hybrid silicone and acrylic adhesive cover for use with wound treatment
    Patent number: 10932956
    Abstract: Sealing members and methods of manufacturing the same are described. A first film layer and a second film layer each having a first side and a second side can be provided. A first adhesive can be coupled to the second side of the first film layer to form a first adhesive layer. A second adhesive can be coupled to the second side of the second film layer to form a second adhesive layer, and a third adhesive can be coupled to the first side of the second film layer to form a third adhesive layer. One or more perforations can be formed through the third adhesive layer, the second film layer, and the second adhesive layer. A first side of the third adhesive layer can be coupled to a second side of the first adhesive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Timothy Mark Robinson
  • Mounting system for mounting a sensor assembly
    Patent number: 10928227
    Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a sensor assembly to a pair of rotatable members coupled by an articulation joint includes a sensor mounting plate. The sensor mounting plate is coupled to a first rotatable member and supports at least one sensor element thereon such that the at least one sensor element is in alignment with an axis of the articulation joint. The mounting system also includes a target mounting plate that is disposed in a spaced-apart manner from the sensor mounting plate. The target mounting plate has a target mounting portion for supporting the target element thereon, and a support arm extending from the target mounting portion. Further, the mounting system also includes a post having a first end configured to couple with the second rotatable member and a second end that is configured to adjustably support the support arm of the target mounting plate via an adjustment block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A Robinson, Brian Ulrich, Jeffrey Kent Berry, Shaun Randall Melchiori, Beau James Berning, Scott Allen Pozzie, Travis Parker
  • Medical drape having an ultra-thin drape film and a thick adhesive coating
    Patent number: 10925774
    Abstract: A system for treating a tissue site includes a pressure source to apply reduced pressure, and a manifold in fluid communication with the pressure source to provide reduced pressure to the tissue site. The system includes a drape for adhering to the tissue site to cover the tissue site and the manifold. The drape has a film layer having a thickness less than about 15 microns, and an adhesive coupled to the film layer. The adhesive seals the film layer to the tissue site to create a sealed space having the manifold therein. The adhesive is sufficiently thick to limit leaks between the film layer and the tissue site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Mark Robinson, Christopher Brian Locke
  • Multi-dimensional load structure
    Patent number: 10926809
    Abstract: An exemplary multi-dimensional load structure may include a base panel having a tiered structure with an upper layer, a lower layer, and at least one interior layer therebetween. The load structure may also have a glass layer applied to at least surfaces of each of the upper layer, the lower layer, and the at least one interior layer not in contact with an adjacent layer. The load structure may further have a coating applied to the exterior of the glass layer. The at least one interior layer may be configured to withstand a greater compressive force than the upper layer and the lower layer and/or the upper layer and the lower layer may be lighter than the at least one interior layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: GEMINI GROUP, INC.
    Inventor: Mark Robinson
  • DRESSING USING DIFFERENTIAL SURFACE FEATURES FOR USE IN COMPARTMENT SPACES
    Publication number: 20210045927
    Abstract: A dressing for treating a tissue site, particularly an abdominal or peritoneal site, is disclosed. In some embodiments, the dressing may comprise a tissue interface formed from a first layer of a liquid-impermeable material and a plurality of manifolding bubbles formed as part of the first layer. In some embodiments, the tissue interface may further comprise a second layer of a permeable material, where the manifolding bubbles are formed as closed cells between the first layer and the second layer. The tissue interface may also include a third layer of liquid-impermeable material positioned adjacent to the second layer, where one or more fluid passageways may be formed between the second layer and third layer for delivering a therapeutic fluid to the tissue site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher Brian LOCKE, Timothy Mark ROBINSON
  • Devices, systems, and methods for instillation of foamed fluid with negative pressure wound therapy
    Patent number: 10918527
    Abstract: Systems and methods for delivering a foamed fluid to a wound of a patient (e.g., through a wound dressing covering the wound and coupled to the skin around the wound).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Mark Robinson, Joanna Perkins
  • Reduced-pressure wound dressings
    Patent number: 10918526
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and dressings for treating a linear wound, such as an incision, on a patient are presented. The systems, dressings, and methods involve a sealed wound dressing assembly that helps form a fluid seal around the linear wound while simultaneously encompassing a subcutaneous delivery conduit to deliver fluid to or from a subcutaneous tissue site. In one instance, a reduced-pressure interface is used to allow the subcutaneous delivery conduit to pass through tissue at or near the linear wound and through a wound dressing assembly to a drainage receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Timothy Mark Robinson
  • Releasable medical drapes
    Patent number: 10912680
    Abstract: A releasable medical drape, and systems and methods having the same, includes at least a liquid-impermeable, vapor-permeable layer, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, and a soft-gel layer having a plurality of apertures. The soft-gel layer is configured to be disposed adjacent to a tissue site. A portion of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer extends through the plurality of apertures in the soft-gel layer to contact the tissue site. The soft-gel layer forms a good seal with the tissue site and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer extending through the plurality of apertures forms a firm—but releasable—coupling with the tissue site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Timothy Mark Robinson, Li Yao
  • DRAPE HAVING MICROSTRAIN INDUCING PROJECTIONS FOR TREATING A WOUND SITE
    Publication number: 20210030598
    Abstract: Systems and apparatuses for administering reduced pressure treatment to a tissue site include a reduced pressure source, a drape having a plurality of projections for contacting the tissue site, and an adhesive connected to at least a portion of the drape for sealing the drape to a portion of a patient's intact epidermis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher Brian LOCKE, Richard Daniel John COULTHARD, Timothy Mark ROBINSON, Aidan Marcus TOUT