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).

  • Garment Detection Method and System for Delivering Compression Treatment
    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
  • Garment detection method and system for delivering compression treatment
    Patent number: 7354411
    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: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Mathew J. Perry, Mark A. Vess, Scott Wudyka
  • Compression treatment system
    Patent number: 7354410
    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: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Matthew J. Perry, Mark A. Vess, Scott Wudyka
  • COMPRESSION APPARATUS
    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
  • Garment detection method and system for delivering compression treatment
    Patent number: 7300411
    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: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Mathew J. Perry, Mark A. Vess, Scott Wudyka
  • COMPRESSION APPARATUS
    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
  • Compression sleeve having air conduit
    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
  • Garment detection method and system for delivering compression treatment
    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
  • Compression treatment system
    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