Patents by Inventor Matthew Francis Cavanaugh, II
Matthew Francis Cavanaugh, II 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: 20220296770Abstract: Provided are systems, dressings, and methods suitable for treating a tissue site, such as an incision or linear wound, for example. The systems, dressings, and methods relate to a dressing assembly that may include a dressing bolster, a comfort layer, and a polymeric enhancement layer. The dressing bolster may include foam and may have a first side and a second side. A first side of the comfort layer may be coupled to the second side of the dressing bolster, and a first side of the polymeric enhancement layer may be coupled to the second side of the comfort layer. An opposing second side of the polymeric enhancement layer may be configured to directly contact the tissue site. Other systems, dressings, apparatuses, and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2020Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: Matthew Francis CAVANAUGH, II, Prathamesh Madhav KHARKAR
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Patent number: 11419768Abstract: A system for providing reduced-pressure treatment to a moveable tissue site, such as a joint, includes a flexible dressing bolster. The flexible dressing bolster has a first side and a second, inward-facing side, and a plurality of flexion joints formed on the flexible dressing bolster. The system further includes a sealing subsystem for providing a fluid seal over the flexible dressing bolster and the patient's epidermis and a reduced-pressure subsystem for delivering a reduced pressure to the sealing subsystem. The sealing subsystem and reduced-pressure subsystem are operable to deliver a reduced pressure to the moveable tissue site. The flexible dressing bolster is operable to allow articulation or movement of the moveable tissue site. The sealing subsystem may include a drape with folds. Other systems, apparatuses, and methods are presented.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2019Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Francis Cavanaugh, II, Justin Alexander Long, Richard Marvin Kazala, Jr., Eric Woodson Barta
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Patent number: 11382796Abstract: A reduced-pressure system for treating tissue, such as damaged subcutaneous tissue, includes a shaped dressing bolster for placing on the patient's epidermis and substantially sized to overlay the damaged subcutaneous tissue. The system further includes a sealing subsystem for providing a fluid seal over the shaped dressing bolster and a portion of the patient's epidermis, and a reduced-pressure subsystem for delivering a reduced pressure to the sealing subsystem. The reduced-pressure system may develop a force, which may include a vertical force that is realized at tissue site deeper than the epidermis or a closing force directed towards the incision. The shaped dressing bolster is shaped to evenly distribute the force. Other methods and systems are included.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2020Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Justin Alexander Long, Richard Marvin Kazala, Jr., Robert Peyton Wilkes, Eric Woodson Barta, Matthew Francis Cavanaugh, II, Larry Tab Randolph, Li Yao
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Publication number: 20220088286Abstract: A dressing interface for connecting a negative-pressure source to a dressing may have a coupling member comprising an aperture, a first adhesive region having a first region peel strength, and a second adhesive region having a second region peel strength less than the first region peel strength. The dressing interface may further have a flange coupled to the coupling member, and a conduit housing coupled to the flange and extending through the aperture in the contact layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2020Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Justin RICE, Matthew Francis CAVANAUGH, II, Christopher Brian LOCKE, Christopher Allen CARROLL, Benjamin STOKES, Benjamin Andrew PRATT, Thomas Alan EDWARDS
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Publication number: 20210267809Abstract: A cover for sealing a tissue site may include a shell having a first side, a second side, and an edge between the first side and the second side; an adhesive disposed on the first side; and a release liner adjacent to the adhesive. The release liner may comprise a flap folded over at least a portion of the edge of the shell. The flap may be configured to prevent the adhesive from migrating past the portion of the edge of the shell. In some examples, the shell, the adhesive, and the release liner can be folded, and the flap can be at least partially disposed between a first portion and a second portion of the second side of the shell. The cover may additionally comprise a sealing layer with apertures disposed between the adhesive and the release liner in some embodiments.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2019Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Jonathan G. REHBEIN, Matthew Francis CAVANAUGH, II
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Publication number: 20200146894Abstract: A reduced-pressure system for treating tissue, such as damaged subcutaneous tissue, includes a shaped dressing bolster for placing on the patient's epidermis and substantially sized to overlay the damaged subcutaneous tissue. The system further includes a sealing subsystem for providing a fluid seal over the shaped dressing bolster and a portion of the patient's epidermis, and a reduced-pressure subsystem for delivering a reduced pressure to the sealing subsystem. The reduced-pressure system may develop a force, which may include a vertical force that is realized at tissue site deeper than the epidermis or a closing force directed towards the incision. The shaped dressing bolster is shaped to evenly distribute the force. Other methods and systems are included.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2020Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Justin Alexander LONG, Richard Marvin KAZALA, JR., Robert Peyton WILKES, Eric Woodson BARTA, Matthew Francis CAVANAUGH, II, Larry Tab RANDOLPH, Li YAO
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Publication number: 20200146899Abstract: A cover for protecting a tissue site may comprise a shell layer, an adhesive disposed on the shell layer, and a contact layer disposed adjacent to the adhesive. The contact layer may have an open area of about 40 percent to about 50 percent of the total area of the contact layer. A release liner may be disposed adjacent to the contact layer. Perforations through the shell layer and the contact layer can define a sacrificial segment configured to be separated from the shell layer and the contact layer. A handling bar may be coupled to the sacrificial segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2019Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Benjamin Andrew PRATT, Kevin HIGLEY, Matthew Francis CAVANAUGH, II
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Patent number: 10568768Abstract: A reduced-pressure system for treating tissue, such as damaged subcutaneous tissue, includes a shaped dressing bolster for placing on the patient's epidermis and substantially sized to overlay the damaged subcutaneous tissue. The system further includes a sealing subsystem for providing a fluid seal over the shaped dressing bolster and a portion of the patient's epidermis, and a reduced-pressure subsystem for delivering a reduced pressure to the sealing subsystem. The reduced-pressure system may develop a force, which may include a vertical force that is realized at tissue site deeper than the epidermis or a closing force directed towards the incision. The shaped dressing bolster is shaped to evenly distribute the force. Other methods and systems are included.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2017Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Justin Alexander Long, Richard Marvin Kazala, Jr., Robert Peyton Wilkes, Eric Woodson Barta, Matthew Francis Cavanaugh, II, Larry Tab Randolph, Li Yao
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Publication number: 20200046565Abstract: A system for treating a linear wound on a patient has a closing dressing bolster for placing on the patient's epidermis over the linear wound, a sealing subsystem for providing a seal over the closing dressing bolster and the patient, and a reduced-pressure subsystem for delivering reduced pressure to the sealing subsystem. The sealing subsystem and reduced pressure subsystem are operable to deliver reduced pressure to the closing dressing bolster. The closing dressing bolster is operable under reduced pressure to develop a inward closing. The closing dressing bolster may include one or more closing members on each side of a center wound area to create the inward closing when under reduced pressure. A compressive force may also be developed. Other systems and methods are presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Eric Woodson BARTA, Justin Alexander LONG, Richard Marvin KAZALA, JR., Matthew Francis CAVANAUGH, II, Michael Richard GIROUARD, Kenneth Mitchel KNOWLES, Charles SEEGERT
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Patent number: 10478345Abstract: A system for treating a linear wound on a patient has a closing dressing bolster for placing on the patient's epidermis over the linear wound, a sealing subsystem for providing a seal over the closing dressing bolster and the patient, and a reduced-pressure subsystem for delivering reduced pressure to the sealing subsystem. The sealing subsystem and reduced pressure subsystem are operable to deliver reduced pressure to the closing dressing bolster. The closing dressing bolster is operable under reduced pressure to develop a inward closing. The closing dressing bolster may include one or more closing members on each side of a center wound area to create the inward closing when under reduced pressure. A compressive force may also be developed. Other systems and methods are presented.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2017Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: KCI, Licensing Inc.Inventors: Eric Woodson Barta, Justin Alexander Long, Richard Marvin Kazala, Jr., Matthew Francis Cavanaugh, II, Michael Richard Girouard, Kenneth Mitchel Knowles, Charles Seegert
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Publication number: 20190175414Abstract: A system for providing reduced-pressure treatment to a moveable tissue site, such as a joint, includes a flexible dressing bolster. The flexible dressing bolster has a first side and a second, inward-facing side, and a plurality of flexion joints formed on the flexible dressing bolster. The system further includes a sealing subsystem for providing a fluid seal over the flexible dressing bolster and the patient's epidermis and a reduced-pressure subsystem for delivering a reduced pressure to the sealing subsystem. The sealing subsystem and reduced-pressure subsystem are operable to deliver a reduced pressure to the moveable tissue site. The flexible dressing bolster is operable to allow articulation or movement of the moveable tissue site. The sealing subsystem may include a drape with folds. Other systems, apparatuses, and methods are presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2019Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventors: Matthew Francis CAVANAUGH, II, Justin Alexander LONG, Richard Marvin KAZALA, JR., Eric Woodson BARTA
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Patent number: 10245184Abstract: A system for providing reduced-pressure treatment to a moveable tissue site, such as a joint, includes a flexible dressing bolster. The flexible dressing bolster has a first side and a second, inward-facing side, and a plurality of flexion joints formed on the flexible dressing bolster. The system further includes a sealing subsystem for providing a fluid seal over the flexible dressing bolster and the patient's epidermis and a reduced-pressure subsystem for delivering a reduced pressure to the sealing subsystem. The sealing subsystem and reduced-pressure subsystem are operable to deliver a reduced pressure to the moveable tissue site. The flexible dressing bolster is operable to allow articulation or movement of the moveable tissue site. The sealing subsystem may include a drape with folds. Other systems, apparatuses, and methods are presented.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2014Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Francis Cavanaugh, II, Justin Alexander Long, Richard Marvin Kazala, Jr., Eric Woodson Barta
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Patent number: 10076447Abstract: A see-through dressing assembly is presented for use with a reduced-pressure system for treating a wound on a patient using reduced pressure that allows visual observation of the wound during treatment. The dressing assembly includes a bolster for providing a directed force when under reduced pressure, a sealing member for covering the bolster and providing a seal over the bolster and a patient's epidermis, and wherein the bolster and sealing member are formed from see-through materials sufficient to allow perception of color from a point external to the system. Other systems, dressings, and methods are presented.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2015Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Eric Woodson Barta, Justin Alexander Long, Richard Marvin Kazala, Jr., Matthew Francis Cavanaugh, II, Michael Richard Girouard, Kenneth Mitchel Knowles
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Publication number: 20180008470Abstract: A system for treating a linear wound on a patient has a closing dressing bolster for placing on the patient's epidermis over the linear wound, a sealing subsystem for providing a seal over the closing dressing bolster and the patient, and a reduced-pressure subsystem for delivering reduced pressure to the sealing subsystem. The sealing subsystem and reduced pressure subsystem are operable to deliver reduced pressure to the closing dressing bolster. The closing dressing bolster is operable under reduced pressure to develop a inward closing. The closing dressing bolster may include one or more closing members on each side of a center wound area to create the inward closing when under reduced pressure. A compressive force may also be developed. Other systems and methods are presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2017Publication date: January 11, 2018Inventors: Eric Woodson BARTA, Justin Alexander LONG, Richard Marvin KAZALA, JR., Matthew Francis CAVANAUGH, II, Michael Richard GIROUARD, Kenneth Mitchel KNOWLES, Charles SEEGERT
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Patent number: 9744079Abstract: A system for treating a linear wound on a patient has a closing dressing bolster for placing on the patient's epidermis over the linear wound, a sealing subsystem for providing a seal over the closing dressing bolster and the patient, and a reduced-pressure subsystem for delivering reduced pressure to the sealing subsystem. The sealing subsystem and reduced pressure subsystem are operable to deliver reduced pressure to the closing dressing bolster. The closing dressing bolster is operable under reduced pressure to develop a inward closing. The closing dressing bolster may include one or more closing members on each side of a center wound area to create the inward closing when under reduced pressure. A compressive force may also be developed. Other systems and methods are presented.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2014Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Eric Woodson Barta, Justin Alexander Long, Richard Marvin Kazala, Jr., Matthew Francis Cavanaugh, II, Michael Richard Girouard, Kenneth Mitchel Knowles, Charles Seegert
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Publication number: 20170196736Abstract: A reduced-pressure system for treating tissue, such as damaged subcutaneous tissue, includes a shaped dressing bolster for placing on the patient's epidermis and substantially sized to overlay the damaged subcutaneous tissue. The system further includes a sealing subsystem for providing a fluid seal over the shaped dressing bolster and a portion of the patient's epidermis, and a reduced-pressure subsystem for delivering a reduced pressure to the sealing subsystem. The reduced-pressure system may develop a force, which may include a vertical force that is realized at tissue site deeper than the epidermis or a closing force directed towards the incision. The shaped dressing bolster is shaped to evenly distribute the force. Other methods and systems are included.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2017Publication date: July 13, 2017Inventors: Justin Alexander LONG, Richard Marvin KAZALA, JR., Robert Peyton WILKES, Eric Woodson BARTA, Matthew Francis CAVANAUGH, II, Larry Tab RANDOLPH, Li YAO
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Patent number: 9572719Abstract: A reduced-pressure system for treating tissue, such as damaged subcutaneous tissue, includes a shaped dressing bolster for placing on the patient's epidermis and substantially sized to overlay the damaged subcutaneous tissue. The system further includes a sealing subsystem for providing a fluid seal over the shaped dressing bolster and a portion of the patient's epidermis, and a reduced-pressure subsystem for delivering a reduced pressure to the sealing subsystem. The reduced-pressure system may develop a force, which may include a vertical force that is realized at tissue site deeper than the epidermis or a closing force directed towards the incision. The shaped dressing bolster is shaped to evenly distribute the force. Other methods and systems are included.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2009Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Justin Alexander Long, Richard Marvin Kazala, Jr., Robert Peyton Wilkes, Eric Woodson Barta, Matthew Francis Cavanaugh, II, Larry Tab Randolph, Li Yao
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Publication number: 20160120703Abstract: A see-through dressing assembly is presented for use with a reduced-pressure system for treating a wound on a patient using reduced pressure that allows visual observation of the wound during treatment. The dressing assembly includes a bolster for providing a directed force when under reduced pressure, a sealing member for covering the bolster and providing a seal over the bolster and a patient's epidermis, and wherein the bolster and sealing member are formed from see-through materials sufficient to allow perception of color from a point external to the system. Other systems, dressings, and methods are presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2015Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventors: Eric Woodson BARTA, Justin Alexander LONG, Richard Marvin KAZALA, JR., Matthew Francis CAVANAUGH, II, Michael Richard GIROUARD, Kenneth Mitchel KNOWLES
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Patent number: 9204999Abstract: A see-through dressing assembly is presented for use with a reduced-pressure system for treating a wound on a patient using reduced pressure that allows visual observation of the wound during treatment. The dressing assembly includes a bolster for providing a directed force when under reduced pressure, a sealing member for covering the bolster and providing a seal over the bolster and a patient's epidermis, and wherein the bolster and sealing member are formed from see-through materials sufficient to allow perception of color from a point external to the system. Other systems, dressings, and methods are presented.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2012Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Eric Woodson Barta, Justin Alexander Long, Richard Marvin Kazala, Jr., Matthew Francis Cavanaugh, II, Michael Girouard, Kenneth Mitchel Knowles
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Publication number: 20150119865Abstract: A system for treating a linear wound on a patient has a closing dressing bolster for placing on the patient's epidermis over the linear wound, a sealing subsystem for providing a seal over the closing dressing bolster and the patient, and a reduced-pressure subsystem for delivering reduced pressure to the sealing subsystem. The sealing subsystem and reduced pressure subsystem are operable to deliver reduced pressure to the closing dressing bolster. The closing dressing bolster is operable under reduced pressure to develop a inward closing. The closing dressing bolster may include one or more closing members on each side of a center wound area to create the inward closing when under reduced pressure. A compressive force may also be developed. Other systems and methods are presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Eric Woodson Barta, Justin Alexander Long, Richard Marvin Kazala, JR., Matthew Francis Cavanaugh, II, Michael Richard Girouard, Kenneth Mitchel Knowles, Charles Seegert