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).

  • Publication number: 20110220540
    Abstract: An apparatus for forming a bag assembly includes opposing die members. Each opposing die member defines a single die and has a perimeter-welding portion for forming a perimeter-weld of the bag assembly and a tube-welding portion for forming a tube-weld of the bag assembly. During operation, the perimeter-welding and tube-welding portions weld the bag assembly simultaneously, then the perimeter-welding portion of one of the opposing die members is moved relative to the tube welding portion of the die member to increase the distance between the perimeter-welding portions of the opposing die members. When the perimeter-welding portions are moved apart, welding by the perimeter-welding portions is generally suspended while welding by the tube-welding portions may continue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventor: Mark Vess
  • Patent number: 7442175
    Abstract: A compression sleeve is described as having a first sheet, a second sheet attached to said first sheet and defining at least one inflatable section, and at least one conduit disposed in the at least one of said inflatable sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Ann Meyer, Garth Baker, Mark Vess, Malcolm G. Bock, Richard Braga, Jesse Denson
  • Publication number: 20080149609
    Abstract: An apparatus for forming a bag assembly includes opposing die members. Each die member has a perimeter-welding portion for forming a perimeter-weld of the bag assembly and a tube-welding portion for forming a tube-weld of the bag. During operation, first the perimeter-welding and tube-welding portions weld the bag assembly simultaneously, then the perimeter-welding portions are moved to increase the distance between them. When the perimeter-welding portions are moved apart, welding by the perimeter-welding portions is generally suspended while welding by the tube-welding portions may continue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventor: Mark Vess
  • Publication number: 20080103422
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventors: Matthew Perry, Mark Vess, Scott Wudyka
  • Publication number: 20070282233
    Abstract: A compression apparatus is a foot cuff having an inner and outer layer with an inflatable member disposed therein. The inflatable member is attached to the inner or outer layer of the foot cuff by a variety of methods that leave it free to move with respect to the unattached layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventors: Ann Meyer, Kristin Watson, Heather Gillis, Mark Vess, Malcolm Bock
  • Publication number: 20070260162
    Abstract: A compression apparatus is a foot cuff having an inner and outer layer with an inflatable member disposed therein. The inflatable member is attached to the inner or outer layer of the foot cuff by a variety of methods that leave it free to move with respect to the unattached layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventors: Ann Meyer, Kristin Watson, Heather Gillis, Mark Vess, Malcolm Bock
  • Publication number: 20070135742
    Abstract: A compression sleeve is described as having a first sheet, a second sheet attached to said first sheet and defining at least one inflatable section, and at least one conduit disposed in the at least one of said inflatable sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Ann Meyer, Garth Baker, Mark Vess, Malcolm Bock, Richard Braga, Jesse Denson
  • Publication number: 20050222526
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2005
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Inventors: Mathew Perry, Mark Vess, Scott Wudyka
  • Publication number: 20050187500
    Abstract: A compression treatment system is provided that includes a first bladder supported about a limb. A second bladder is supported about the limb. The bladders are in fluid communication with a fluid source and the bladders are inflated such that the first bladder is inflated for a first time period and the second bladder is inflated for a second time period. The second time period is initiated within the first time period. A single pressure sensor communicates with the first bladder and the second bladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Inventors: Matthew Perry, Mark Vess, Scott Wudyka