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).

  • Low Acuity Dressing With Integral Pump
    Publication number: 20220080102
    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: November 23, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Richard Daniel John Coulthard, Timothy Mark Robinson
  • APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR THERAPY SYSTEM COMPONENTS EMPLOYING LIGHT SWITCHABLE ADHESIVES
    Publication number: 20220072294
    Abstract: This disclosure describes devices, systems, and methods related to a connection point of a therapy system which includes light switchable adhesive and is configured to be switched by light provided by and/or via one or more components of the therapy system. An example of a connection point is an interface between two tubes of therapy system. An example of light provided to the exemplary connection point is light provided to one of the two tubes such that the light travels to the connection point, via at least the one tube, to switch the light switchable adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher Brian LOCKE, Timothy Mark ROBINSON
  • Dressing exhibiting low tissue ingrowth and negative-pressure treatment method
    Patent number: 11266537
    Abstract: A dressing for treating a tissue site, particularly a peritoneal or abdominal site, is disclosed. The dressing may comprise: a substrate; an adherent layer coupled to a surface of the substrate; and a fibrous layer comprising fibers coupled to a surface of the adherent layer opposite the substrate. Typically, the fibrous layer satisfies one or more of the following: at least 75% of the fibers are coupled approximately perpendicular to the surface of the substrate; at least 95% of the fibers in the fibrous layer have a length to diameter aspect ratio from about 10 to about 1000; and no more than 10% of the fibers are coupled approximately tangential to the surface of the substrate. Optionally, the fibrous layer may be formed by a flocking process. Methods of treating various tissue sites using the dressings and negative-pressure therapy are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Mark Robinson, Justin Alexander Long
  • Exhaust aftertreatment component with bypass valve
    Patent number: 11268414
    Abstract: An exhaust system includes a first aftertreatment substrate configured to receive exhaust gases from an engine and a second aftertreatment substrate downstream of the first aftertreatment substrate, wherein the first aftertreatment substrate is smaller than the second aftertreatment substrate. A bypass valve is configured to direct exhaust gas through the first aftertreatment substrate prior to entering the second aftertreatment substrate when an exhaust gas temperature is below a predetermined temperature and is configured to allow exhaust gas to bypass the first aftertreatment substrate and enter the second aftertreatment substrate when the exhaust gas temperature is above the predetermined temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies, USA, LLC
    Inventors: Chris Chapman, Mark Robinson
  • Energy deposit discovery system and method
    Patent number: 11268353
    Abstract: An energy deposit determining system and method are provided that determines a productive lease or well. The system and method may be used for oil wells, gas wells, oil and gas explorations and/or mineral leases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Enverus, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Bruce Berezin, Justin Reed Birmingham, Mark Robinson, Samuel V. Scarpino, Jason Wayne Simmons, Christopher Smith
  • EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT COMPONENT WITH DIRECTIONAL VALVE
    Publication number: 20220065150
    Abstract: An exhaust system includes a first aftertreatment substrate configured to receive exhaust gases from an engine and a second aftertreatment substrate downstream of the first aftertreatment substrate, wherein the first aftertreatment substrate is smaller than the second aftertreatment substrate. A multi-way valve is configured to direct exhaust gas through the first aftertreatment substrate prior to entering the second aftertreatment substrate when an exhaust gas temperature is below a predetermined temperature and is configured to allow exhaust gas to bypass the first aftertreatment substrate and enter the second aftertreatment substrate when the exhaust gas temperature is above the predetermined temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Mark Robinson, Chris Chapman
  • Flexible, adherent, and non-polyurethane film wound drape cover
    Patent number: 11259968
    Abstract: A system for treating a tissue site includes a reduced-pressure source to apply reduced pressure, a manifold in fluid communication with the pressure source to provide reduced pressure to the tissue site, and a drape for adhering to the tissue site to cover the tissue site and the manifold. The drape includes an adhesive layer for sealing the drape to the tissue site to create a sealed space having the manifold therein, and a non-adhesive layer formed from a portion of the adhesive layer. A method for manufacturing a medical drape includes providing a sheet of adhesive material and treating a side of the sheet of adhesive material to form a non-adhesive layer and an adhesive layer. The method laminates a release liner adjacent the adhesive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Mark Robinson, Christopher Brian Locke
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LOCATING FLUID LEAKS IN A REDUCED PRESSURE DRESSING UTILIZING A REMOTE DEVICE
    Publication number: 20220047795
    Abstract: A system and method for performing tissue therapy may include applying a reduced pressure to a tissue site of a patient. A fluid parameter associated with applying a reduced pressure to the tissue site may be sensed. An audible fluid leak location sound may be generated in response to sensing the fluid parameter. The audible fluid leak location sound may be altered in response to sensing that the fluid parameter changes. By altering the audible fluid leak location sound in response to sensing a change of the fluid parameter, a clinician may detect location of a fluid leak at the drape by applying force to the drape. The force applied to the drape may be a clinician pressing a finger onto an edge of the drape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Malcolm G. THOMSON, Timothy Mark ROBINSON, Richard Marvin KAZALA, JR., Christopher Brian LOCKE, Michael Bernard BEASLEY, Larry Tab RANDOLPH
  • Open-cavity, reduced-pressure treatment devices and systems
    Patent number: 11246758
    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: June 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    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
  • Low acuity dressing with integral pump
    Patent number: 11246975
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Richard Daniel John Coulthard, Timothy Mark Robinson
  • Differential Collapse Wound Dressings
    Publication number: 20220040400
    Abstract: Dressings and kits for use in negative-pressure therapy are provided herein comprising one or more manifolds and a polymer film laminated to the one or more manifolds. At least one manifold is felted and the manifolds may be placed in a stacked configuration and differentially collapse under negative pressure. Methods of making and using the dressings are also provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Timothy Mark ROBINSON, Christopher Brian LOCKE
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED CONNECTION TO WOUND DRESSINGS IN CONJUNCTION WITH REDUCED PRESSURE WOUND TREATMENT SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20220023525
    Abstract: A system for applying reduced pressure to tissue includes a multi-lumen reduced pressure delivery tube having a proximate end, a distal end, a primary lumen extending through the conduit from the proximate end to the distal end, and an ancillary lumen extending through the conduit from the proximate end to the distal end. A vacuum pump is coupled to the proximate end of the primary lumen, and a reduced pressure adapter is coupled to the distal end of the reduced pressure delivery tube. The adapter includes channels to direct liquid away from the ancillary lumens and into the primary lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Keith Patrick HEATON, Timothy Mark ROBINSON, Christopher Brian LOCKE
  • Wound dressing layer for improved fluid removal
    Patent number: 11229719
    Abstract: A wound dressing layer may include an open-cell foam. The foam may have a 50% compression force deflection of not more than about 4.8 kPa. The foam may also have a density of at least 24 kg/m3. The foam may exhibit a density increase of a factor of at least 12 at about ?75 mmHg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Timothy Mark Robinson
  • Reduced-pressure treatment systems and methods employing a fluidly isolated pump control unit
    Patent number: 11229733
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for treating a tissue site on a patient with reduced pressure are presented. In one instance, a reduced-pressure treatment device to treat a tissue site with reduced pressure may include a pump control unit fluidly separate from a collection unit. Pump energy may be provided by the pump control unit to deflect one or more diaphragms within the collection unit to create reduced pressure. Other systems, devices, and methods are presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Aidan Marcus Tout, Timothy Mark Robinson
  • System and method for locating fluid leaks at a drape of a reduced pressure delivery system
    Patent number: 11229732
    Abstract: A system and method for performing tissue therapy may include applying a reduced pressure to a tissue site, sensing a fluid parameter being applied to the tissue site, generating a fluid sensor signal in response to sensing the fluid parameter, and altering the fluid sensor signal in response to sensing that the fluid parameter changes. A fluid leak location mode may be entered. In response to the fluid leak location mode being entered, a graphical user interface that provides for fluid leak location functionality may be displayed. In one embodiment, the fluid leak location mode may be automatically entered in response to the sensor signal crossing a threshold value. Additionally, an alarm signal may be generated in response to determining that the fluid sensor signal crosses the threshold value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Mark Stephen James Beard, David Robson Blandford, Timothy Mark Robinson
  • APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR MECHANICAL INDICATION OF PRESSURE
    Publication number: 20220016331
    Abstract: This disclosure describes devices, systems, and methods related to a connector for a dressing, such as a dressing of a hyperbaric oxygen therapy system. An example of a connector includes a connector body configured to define at least a portion of a first channel. The connector also includes a viewing member coupled to the connector body. The connector further includes a deformable member positioned within the first channel. The deformable member is configured to deform based on a pressure associated with the deformable member and to provide a visual indication, via the viewing member, of the pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: Timothy Mark ROBINSON, Christopher Brian LOCKE
  • Foam wound inserts with regions of higher and lower densities, wound dressings, and methods
    Patent number: 11224542
    Abstract: Foam wound inserts with high-density and low-density regions, methods for making wound inserts, wound-treatment methods, and wound-treatment systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Mark Robinson, Paul S. Slack, Christopher Brian Locke, Ben Stokes
  • CONDENSATE ABSORBING AND DISSIPATING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20220001099
    Abstract: A dressing for treating a tissue site may include a base layer, a sealing member, a first and a second wicking layer, and an absorbent layer. The base layer may have a plurality of apertures and may be adapted to cover the tissue site. The sealing member and the base layer may define an enclosure. The first and the second wicking layer may each be disposed in the enclosure with the absorbent layer positioned between the first and the second wicking layer. A conduit comprised of an absorbent material that is vapor permeable and liquid impermeable may be in fluid communication with the dressing for providing reduced pressure to the dressing. Other dressings, systems, and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Timothy Mark ROBINSON, Christopher Brian LOCKE
  • WOUND DRESSINGS AND SYSTEMS FOR EFFLUENT MANAGEMENT OF TOPICAL WOUND THERAPY AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20210402078
    Abstract: This disclosure includes wound dressings and systems for effluent management of topical wound therapy and related methods. Some devices, which are configured to dilute therapeutic gas effluent flowing from a dressing, comprise a therapeutic gas source configured to provide therapeutic gas to the dressing; a container comprising a sidewall that defines a chamber configured to receive therapeutic gas effluent from the dressing; a negative pressure source configured to be coupled to the container such that the negative pressure source can be activated to draw fluid from the dressing through the chamber of the container; and a diluent gas source configured to deliver a diluent gas to dilute therapeutic gas effluent before the therapeutic gas effluent enters the negative pressure source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Justin Alexander LONG, Christopher Brian LOCKE, Timothy Mark ROBINSON, Richard COULTHARD
  • Ion exchange absorbent systems, apparatuses, and methods
    Patent number: 11207442
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for increasing liquid absorption are described. Some embodiments may include a dressing having an absorbent layer containing super-absorbent material as well as ionic-exchange media (IEM). In some embodiments, the absorbent layer may include absorbent fibers. The absorbent fibers may each include a super-absorbent core surrounded by a water-permeable layer onto which ionic-exchange media (IEM) may be grafted. As liquid comes into contact with the IEM, its ionic nature may be reduced, therefore protecting the absorbent qualities of the super-absorbent material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Brian Andrews, Timothy Mark Robinson