Patents by Inventor Mark Vess
Mark Vess 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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Publication number: 20230103651Abstract: A wound dressing for use in a vacuum wound therapy treatment includes a backing layer for positioning over a wound to define a reservoir in which a reduced pressure may be maintained over the wound. A portal member affixed to the backing layer provides a connection to a reduced pressure source through an opening in an ambient surface. A primary port extends between the opening and a primary aperture in a reservoir surface to providing fluid communication between the reservoir and the reduced pressure source. At least one supplemental port establishes fluid communication between the primary port and a supplemental aperture in the reservoir surface that is distinct and substantially spaced from the primary aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2022Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventors: Julia-Rose Anderson, Richard M. Braga, Deirdre McKeown, Adam M. Ruggles, Chirag B. Shah, David R. Swisher, Mark A. Vess, Ronald F. Vitaris
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Publication number: 20230079468Abstract: Monitoring patient compliance with a compression therapy regimen. Venous Refill Time (VRT) is monitored via a pressure sensor in a bladder of a compression system. A controller of the compression system correlates the monitored VRT to a predetermined threshold to determine whether the patient is using the compression system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Inventors: Kristin L. WATSON, Mark A. VESS
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Publication number: 20210146024Abstract: A system for subatmospheric pressure therapy in connection with healing a wound is provided. The system includes a wound dressing cover dimensioned for positioning relative to a wound bed of a subject to establish a reservoir over the wound bed in which subatmospheric pressure may be maintained, a subatmospheric pressure mechanism including, a housing, a vacuum source disposed in the housing, and a collection canister in fluid communication with the vacuum source. The system further includes an exudate conduit in fluid communication with the wound dressing and the collection canister for collecting exudate removed from the reservoir and deposited in the collection canister under influence of the vacuum source and a vent conduit in fluid communication with the collection canister and the wound dressing for introducing air into the reservoir to facilitate flow of exudate through the exudate conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Inventors: Mark A. Vess, Chirag B. Shah, Richard M. Braga, David R. Swisher
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Patent number: 10828404Abstract: A system for subatmospheric pressure therapy in connection with healing a wound is provided. The system includes a wound dressing cover dimensioned for positioning relative to a wound bed of a subject to establish a reservoir over the wound bed in which subatmospheric pressure may be maintained, a subatmospheric pressure mechanism including, a housing, a vacuum source disposed in the housing, and a collection canister in fluid communication with the vacuum source. The system further includes an exudate conduit in fluid communication with the wound dressing and the collection canister for collecting exudate removed from the reservoir and deposited in the collection canister under influence of the vacuum source and a vent conduit in fluid communication with the collection canister and the wound dressing for introducing air into the reservoir to facilitate flow of exudate through the exudate conduit.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2018Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Vess, Chirag B. Shah, Richard M. Braga, David R. Swisher
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Publication number: 20190282162Abstract: Monitoring patient compliance with a compression therapy regimen. Venous Refill Time (VRT) is monitored via a pressure sensor in a bladder of a compression system. A controller of the compression system correlates the monitored VRT to a predetermined threshold to determine whether the patient is using the compression system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2019Publication date: September 19, 2019Inventors: Kristin L. Watson, Mark A. Vess
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Patent number: 10314531Abstract: Monitoring patient compliance with a compression therapy regimen. Venous Refill Time (VRT) is monitored via a pressure sensor in a bladder of a compression system. A controller of the compression system correlates the monitored VRT to a predetermined threshold to determine whether the patient is using the compression system.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2017Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: KPR U.S., LLCInventors: Kristin L. Watson, Mark A. Vess
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Publication number: 20180369462Abstract: A wound dressing for use in a vacuum wound therapy treatment includes a backing layer for positioning over a wound to define a reservoir in which a reduced pressure may be maintained over the wound. A portal member affixed to the backing layer provides a connection to a reduced pressure source through an opening in an ambient surface. A primary port extends between the opening and a primary aperture in a reservoir surface to providing fluid communication between the reservoir and the reduced pressure source. At least one supplemental port establishes fluid communication between the primary port and a supplemental aperture in the reservoir surface that is distinct and substantially spaced from the primary aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2018Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventors: Julia-Rose Anderson, Richard M. Braga, Deirdre McKeown, Adam M. Ruggles, Chirag B. Shah, David R. Swisher, Mark A. Vess, Ronald F. Vitaris
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Publication number: 20180140757Abstract: A system for subatmospheric pressure therapy in connection with healing a wound is provided. The system includes a wound dressing cover dimensioned for positioning relative to a wound bed of a subject to establish a reservoir over the wound bed in which subatmospheric pressure may be maintained, a subatmospheric pressure mechanism including, a housing, a vacuum source disposed in the housing, and a collection canister in fluid communication with the vacuum source. The system further includes an exudate conduit in fluid communication with the wound dressing and the collection canister for collecting exudate removed from the reservoir and deposited in the collection canister under influence of the vacuum source and a vent conduit in fluid communication with the collection canister and the wound dressing for introducing air into the reservoir to facilitate flow of exudate through the exudate conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2018Publication date: May 24, 2018Inventors: Mark A. Vess, Chirag B. Shah, Richard M. Braga, David R. Swisher
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Patent number: 9956329Abstract: A wound dressing for use in a vacuum wound therapy treatment includes a backing layer for positioning over a wound to define a reservoir in which a reduced pressure may be maintained over the wound. A portal member affixed to the backing layer provides a connection to a reduced pressure source through an opening in an ambient surface. A primary port extends between the opening and a primary aperture in a reservoir surface to providing fluid communication between the reservoir and the reduced pressure source. At least one supplemental port establishes fluid communication between the primary port and a supplemental aperture in the reservoir surface that is distinct and substantially spaced from the primary aperture.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventor: Mark A. Vess
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Patent number: 9889241Abstract: A system for subatmospheric pressure therapy in connection with healing a wound is provided. The system includes a wound dressing cover dimensioned for positioning relative to a wound bed of a subject to establish a reservoir over the wound bed in which subatmospheric pressure may be maintained, a subatmospheric pressure mechanism including, a housing, a vacuum source disposed in the housing, and a collection canister in fluid communication with the vacuum source. The system further includes an exudate conduit in fluid communication with the wound dressing and the collection canister for collecting exudate removed from the reservoir and deposited in the collection canister under influence of the vacuum source and a vent conduit in fluid communication with the collection canister and the wound dressing for introducing air into the reservoir to facilitate flow of exudate through the exudate conduit.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2014Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventors: Mark A. Vess, Chirag B. Shah, Richard M. Braga, David R. Swisher
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Patent number: 9782323Abstract: A compression treatment system is provided that detects the number of and type of garments connected thereto. The system includes a plurality of ports, valves connected thereto and a number of garments having one or more bladders. The bladders are in fluid communication with a fluid source in a pneumatic circuit, to provide compression therapy once a user confirms the number of and type of garments connected to the system for use by a patient. A single pressure sensor communicates with a plurality of detected bladders located in the one or more garments.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2014Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Matthew J. Perry, Mark A. Vess, Scott Wudyka
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Publication number: 20170196502Abstract: Monitoring patient compliance with a compression therapy regimen. Venous Refill Time (VRT) is monitored via a pressure sensor in a bladder of a compression system. A controller of the compression system correlates the monitored VRT to a predetermined threshold to determine whether the patient is using the compression system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2017Publication date: July 13, 2017Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Kristin L. Watson, Mark A. Vess
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Patent number: 9433532Abstract: A compression device for applying compression to a body part of a wearer has an inflatable bladder defined by first and second bladder layers and a bladder sealing line securing the first and second bladder layers to one another. A conduit is defined by spaced apart, generally opposing conduit sealing lines securing the first and second bladder layers to one another and portions of the first and second bladder layers between the conduit lines. The conduit is fluidly connected to the inflatable bladder for delivering pressurized air to the inflatable bladder. Tubing is not needed for connection to the compression device.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2012Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: Mark A. Vess
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Publication number: 20150314052Abstract: A wound dressing for use in a vacuum wound therapy treatment includes a backing layer for positioning over a wound to define a reservoir in which a reduced pressure may be maintained over the wound. A portal member affixed to the backing layer provides a connection to a reduced pressure source through an opening in an ambient surface. A primary port extends between the opening and a primary aperture in a reservoir surface to providing fluid communication between the reservoir and the reduced pressure source. At least one supplemental port establishes fluid communication between the primary port and a supplemental aperture in the reservoir surface that is distinct and substantially spaced from the primary aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2015Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventor: Mark A. Vess
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Patent number: 9033942Abstract: A wound dressing for use in a vacuum wound therapy treatment includes a backing layer for positioning over a wound to define a reservoir in which a reduced pressure may be maintained over the wound. A portal member affixed to the backing layer provides a connection to a reduced pressure source through an opening in an ambient surface. A primary port extends between the opening and a primary aperture in a reservoir surface to providing fluid communication between the reservoir and the reduced pressure source. At least one supplemental port establishes fluid communication between the primary port and a supplemental aperture in the reservoir surface that is distinct and substantially spaced from the primary aperture.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2008Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventor: Mark A. Vess
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Publication number: 20150018785Abstract: A system for subatmospheric pressure therapy in connection with healing a wound is provided. The system includes a wound dressing cover dimensioned for positioning relative to a wound bed of a subject to establish a reservoir over the wound bed in which subatmospheric pressure may be maintained, a subatmospheric pressure mechanism including, a housing, a vacuum source disposed in the housing, and a collection canister in fluid communication with the vacuum source. The system further includes an exudate conduit in fluid communication with the wound dressing and the collection canister for collecting exudate removed from the reservoir and deposited in the collection canister under influence of the vacuum source and a vent conduit in fluid communication with the collection canister and the wound dressing for introducing air into the reservoir to facilitate flow of exudate through the exudate conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Mark A. Vess, Chirag B. Shah, Richard M. Braga, David R. Swisher
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Publication number: 20140207036Abstract: A compression treatment system is provided that detects the number of and type of garments connected thereto. The system includes a plurality of ports, valves connected thereto and a number of garments having one or more bladders. The bladders are in fluid communication with a fluid source in a pneumatic circuit, to provide compression therapy once a user confirms the number of and type of garments connected to the system for use by a patient. A single pressure sensor communicates with a plurality of detected bladders located in the one or more garments.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Matthew J. Perry, Mark A. Vess, Scott Wudyka
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Patent number: 8784392Abstract: A system for subatmospheric pressure therapy in connection with healing a wound is provided. The system includes a wound dressing cover dimensioned for positioning relative to a wound bed of a subject to establish a reservoir over the wound bed in which subatmospheric pressure may be maintained, a subatmospheric pressure mechanism including, a housing, a vacuum source disposed in the housing, and a collection canister in fluid communication with the vacuum source. The system further includes an exudate conduit in fluid communication with the wound dressing and the collection canister for collecting exudate removed from the reservoir and deposited in the collection canister under influence of the vacuum source and a vent conduit in fluid communication with the collection canister and the wound dressing for introducing air into the reservoir to facilitate flow of exudate through the exudate conduit.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2012Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Vess, Chirag B. Shah, Richard M. Braga, David R. Swisher
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Patent number: 8734369Abstract: A compression treatment system is provided that detects the number of and type of garments connected thereto. The system includes a plurality of ports, valves connected thereto and a number of garments having one or more bladders. The bladders are in fluid communication with a fluid source in a pneumatic circuit, to provide compression therapy once a user confirms the number of and type of garments connected to the system for use by a patient. A single pressure sensor communicates with a plurality of detected bladders located in the one or more garments.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2010Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Matthew J. Perry, Mark A. Vess, Scott Wudyka
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Patent number: 8636678Abstract: A foot cuff that is inflatable to apply compression to the foot to promote blood flow has a bladder formed of two layers of material secured together. An outer layer includes a foot-underlying portion that has a greater thickness and rigidity that an opposing inner layer. The outer layer directs expansion of the bladder upon inflation in the direction of the inner layer and toward the foot for increasing compressive force applied to the foot.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2008Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: Mark A. Vess