Patents by Inventor Mark Richardson

Mark Richardson 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).

  • Patent number: 12324727
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed relating to the creation and use of bespoke wound fillers and other wound treatment apparatuses. Some embodiments provide for the creation of bespoke wound fillers based on characteristics of a wound. Certain embodiments also include the use of bespoke wound fillers in combination with negative pressure to treat a wound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2025
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew PLC
    Inventors: Edward Yerbury Hartwell, Mark Richardson, Carl Saxby
  • Publication number: 20250152427
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a negative pressure wound closure system and methods for using such a system. Preferred embodiments of the invention facilitate closure of the wound by preferentially contracting to provide for movement of the tissue. Preferred embodiments can utilize tissue securing portions that aid in securing the invention within a wound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2025
    Publication date: May 15, 2025
    Inventors: Philip David Canner, Raymond M. Dunn, John Alan Greenwood, Victoria Jody Hammond, Edward Yerbury Hartwell, John Kenneth Hicks, Elizabeth Mary Huddleston, Andrew Kelly, Andrew Linton, Marcus Damian Phillips, Mark Richardson, Carl Saxby, Tim Stern
  • Patent number: 12239509
    Abstract: Examples of a negative pressure wound closure system and methods for using such a system are presented. Certain embodiments facilitate closure of the wound by preferentially contracting to provide for movement of the tissue. Certain embodiments can utilize tissue securing portions that aid in securing the system within a wound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignees: Smith & Nephew, Inc., University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Philip David Canner, Raymond M. Dunn, John Alan Greenwood, Victoria Jody Hammond, Edward Yerbury Hartwell, John Kenneth Hicks, Elizabeth Mary Huddleston, Andrew Kelly, Andrew Linton, Marcus Damian Phillips, Mark Richardson, Carl Saxby, Tim Stern
  • Patent number: 12133790
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a negative pressure wound closure system and methods for using such a system. Preferred embodiments of the invention facilitate closure of the wound by preferentially contracting to provide for movement of the tissue. Preferred embodiments can utilize tissue securing portions that aid in securing the invention within a wound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignees: Smith & Nephew, Inc., University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Philip David Canner, Raymond M. Dunn, John Alan Greenwood, Victoria Jody Hammond, Edward Yerbury Hartwell, John Kenneth Hicks, Elizabeth Mary Huddleston, Andrew Kelly, Andrew Linton, Marcus Damian Phillips, Mark Richardson, Carl Saxby, Tim Stern
  • Publication number: 20240099894
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed relating to the creation and use of bespoke wound fillers and other wound treatment apparatuses. Some embodiments provide for the creation of bespoke wound fillers based on characteristics of a wound. Certain embodiments also include the use of bespoke wound fillers in combination with negative pressure to treat a wound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Edward Yerbury Hartwell, Mark Richardson, Carl Saxby
  • Patent number: 11801164
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed relating to the creation and use of bespoke wound fillers and other wound treatment apparatuses. Some embodiments provide for the creation of bespoke wound fillers based on characteristics of a wound. Certain embodiments also include the use of bespoke wound fillers in combination with negative pressure to treat a wound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew PLC
    Inventors: Edward Yerbury Hartwell, Mark Richardson, Carl Saxby
  • Publication number: 20230301838
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a negative pressure wound closure system and methods for using such a system. Preferred embodiments of the invention facilitate closure of the wound by preferentially contracting to provide for movement of the tissue. Preferred embodiments can utilize tissue securing portions that aid in securing the invention within a wound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Philip David Canner, Raymond M. Dunn, John Alan Greenwood, Victoria Jody Hammond, Edward Yerbury Hartwell, John Kenneth Hicks, Elizabeth Mary Huddleston, Andrew Kelly, Andrew Linton, Marcus Damian Phillips, Mark Richardson, Carl Saxby, Tim Stern
  • Patent number: 11617684
    Abstract: A negative pressure wound closure devices, systems and methods. Embodiments of the invention facilitate closure of the wound by preferentially contracting under negative pressure to provide for movement of the surrounding tissues. Some embodiments may utilize a stabilizing structure with a plurality of cells configured to collapses more in the x-direction than in the y-direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignees: Smith & Nephew, Inc., University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Jeremy Nicholas Carey, Raymond M. Dunn, Victoria Jody Hammond, Edward Yerbury Hartwell, Sarah Elizabeth Knight, Marcus Damian Phillips, Diego Alfredo Punin-Albarracin, Mark Richardson, Carl Dean Saxby, Michael Sugrue, Iain Webster
  • Publication number: 20230054563
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising Carica papaya derived serine protease, methods of extracting the protease from fruit sources as well as cosmetic and therapeutic uses thereof, and associated kits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2020
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Mark RICHARDSON, Keith BROCKLEHURST, Giuseppe TRIGIANTE
  • Patent number: 11564843
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a negative pressure wound closure system and methods for using such a system. Preferred embodiments of the invention facilitate closure of the wound by preferentially contracting to provide for movement of the tissue. Preferred embodiments can utilize tissue grasping elements to apply a wound closing force to the tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignees: University of Massachusetts, Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond M. Dunn, Victoria Jody Hammond, Edward Yerbury Hartwell, John Kenneth Hicks, Elizabeth Mary Huddleston, Andrew Kelly, Andrew Linton, Mark Richardson, Carl Saxby, Tim Stern
  • Patent number: 11439539
    Abstract: The present invention relates to wound closure devices, systems and methods. Embodiments of the invention facilitate closure of the wound by preferentially contracting under negative pressure to provide for movement of the surrounding tissues. Some embodiments may utilize tissue securing portions that aid in securing the invention within a wound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignees: University of Massachusetts, Smith & Nephew Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond M. Dunn, Victoria Jody Hammond, Edward Yerbury Hartwell, Marcus Damian Phillips, Mark Richardson, Carl Dean Saxby, Michael Sugrue
  • Publication number: 20220266112
    Abstract: A crack climbing unit is provided and comprises a body having an inwardly facing jamming surface. The surface is provided with a compliant liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: Wide Boyz Ltd.
    Inventors: Peter WHITTAKER, Mark RICHARDSON, Thomas RANDALL, Andrew CHERRY
  • Publication number: 20220160305
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to intravascular devices, systems, and methods having a core wire with multiple flattened sections. In one aspect, a sensing guide wire is provided. The guide wire includes a first flexible elongate member; a sensing element positioned at a distal portion of the first flexible elongate member; and a second flexible elongate member coupled to the first flexible elongate member such that the second flexible elongate member extends distally from the first flexible elongate member; and wherein a distal portion of the first flexible elongate member includes at least two flattened sections, and wherein the first and second flexible elongate members are coupled along a portion of one of the at least two flattened sections. In other aspects, methods of forming a sensing guide wire are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Eric HENDERSON, Mark RICHARDSON
  • Publication number: 20220117794
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed relating to the creation and use of bespoke wound fillers and other wound treatment apparatuses. Some embodiments provide for the creation of bespoke wound fillers based on characteristics of a wound. Certain embodiments also include the use of bespoke wound fillers in combination with negative pressure to treat a wound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Edward Yerbury Hartwell, Mark Richardson, Carl Saxby
  • Patent number: 11246533
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to intravascular devices, systems, and methods having a core wire with multiple flattened sections. In one aspect, a sensing guide wire is provided. The guide wire includes a first flexible elongate member; a sensing element positioned at a distal portion of the first flexible elongate member; and a second flexible elongate member coupled to the first flexible elongate member such that the second flexible elongate member extends distally from the first flexible elongate member; and wherein a distal portion of the first flexible elongate member includes at least two flattened sections, and wherein the first and second flexible elongate members are coupled along a portion of one of the at least two flattened sections. In other aspects, methods of forming a sensing guide wire are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: PHILIPS IMAGE GUIDED THERAPY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Eric Henderson, Mark Richardson
  • Publication number: 20210372975
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, wound dressings and methods for determining the pH of fluid or a wound exudate at a wound. Example devices include a device comprising a surface configured to contact the fluid or wound and a pH indicator covalently bound thereto or applied to the surface, wherein the pH indicator has a first colour prior to contact with the fluid or the wound exudate and changes colour as a function of the pH of the fluid or wound exudate. Example devices include a device which indicates wound exudate loading within a wound dressing and wound dressing comprising an absorbent layer and a moisture indicator which indicates would exudate loading within the dressing, wherein the visibility of the moisture indictor changes as a result of a physical transformation of a first material within the dressing. Systems, devices, and methods are provided for monitoring wound status and progression by measuring pH levels indicated by pH-sensitive wound dressings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Sebastien Antoine Yves Cuvelier, Anthony Dagger, Nicholas Charlton Fry, Victoria Jody Hammond, Edward Yerbury Hartwell, John Kenneth Hicks, Alexander Speirs Laurie, Helene Anne Lecomte, Dorothy McCulloch, Ella Lynn Mumby, Mark Richardson, Carl Saxby, Rhianna Ward, Benjamin Wicks
  • Publication number: 20210322226
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed relating to the creation and use of bespoke wound fillers and other wound treatment apparatuses. Some embodiments provide for the creation of bespoke wound fillers based on characteristics of a wound. Certain embodiments also include the use of bespoke wound fillers in combination with negative pressure to treat a wound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Edward Yerbury Hartwell, Mark Richardson, Carl Saxby
  • Patent number: 11103385
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed relating to the creation and use of bespoke wound fillers and other wound treatment apparatuses. Some embodiments provide for the creation of bespoke wound fillers based on characteristics of a wound. Certain embodiments also include the use of bespoke wound fillers in combination with negative pressure to treat a wound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew PLC
    Inventors: Edward Yerbury Hartwell, Mark Richardson, Carl Saxby
  • Patent number: 11083631
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a negative pressure wound closure system and methods for using such a system. Preferred embodiments of the invention facilitate closure of the wound by preferentially contracting to provide for movement of the tissue. Preferred embodiments can utilize tissue grasping elements to apply a wound closing force to the tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignees: University of Massachusetts, Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond M. Dunn, Victoria Jody Hammond, Edward Yerbury Hartwell, John Kenneth Hicks, Elizabeth Mary Huddleston, Andrew Kelly, Andrew Linton, Mark Richardson, Carl Saxby, Tim Stern
  • Patent number: 11045358
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed relating to the creation and use of bespoke wound fillers and other wound treatment apparatuses. Some embodiments provide for the creation of bespoke wound fillers based on characteristics of a wound. Certain embodiments also include the use of bespoke wound fillers in combination with negative pressure to treat a wound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew PLC
    Inventors: Edward Yerbury Hartwell, Mark Richardson, Carl Saxby