Patents by Inventor Michael L. Wilford

Michael L. Wilford 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: 11850183
    Abstract: The subject matter of the invention relates to therapy wraps for the application of compression and thermal therapy to a patient by fluid pumped through the wrap. The wraps are formed of at least two layers of material which are sealed together to form at least one cavity between them. At least two layers of the wrap are sealed together using a plurality of different seal patterns. The unique shape of the wrap and placement of the seals provides a wrap that may be folded to fit a patient's head and circulate fluid in a manner to compress the wrap against the wearer's head, particularly in areas where hair growth is desired while avoiding the application of therapy to other areas of the head, particularly the forehead and ears.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Inventor: Michael L. Wilford
  • Publication number: 20210052419
    Abstract: The subject matter of the invention relates to therapy wraps for the application of compression and thermal therapy to a patient by fluid pumped through the wrap. The wraps are formed of at least two layers of material which are sealed together to form at least one cavity between them. At least two layers of the wrap are sealed together using a plurality of different seal patterns. The unique shape of the wrap and placement of the seals provides a wrap that may be folded to fit a patient's head and circulate fluid in a manner to compress the wrap against the wearer's head, particularly in areas where hair growth is desired while avoiding the application of therapy to other areas of the head, particularly the forehead and ears.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventor: Michael L. Wilford
  • Patent number: 10806627
    Abstract: The subject matter of the invention relates to therapy wraps for the application of compression and/or thermal therapy to a patient. The wraps are formed of at least two layers of material which are sealed together to form at least one cavity between them. The wraps may be used in conjunction with a therapy machine which fills the cavity or cavities of the wraps with fluid such as a gas and/or a liquid. The unique shapes of the wraps are particularly suitable for providing therapy to the human body. The shapes permit the manipulation of the wraps around various portions of the human body such as the shoulder, back and foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Inventors: Michael L Wilford, David Slack
  • Publication number: 20180161200
    Abstract: The subject matter of the invention relates to therapy wraps for the application of compression and/or thermal therapy to a patient. The wraps are formed of at least two layers of material which are sealed together to form at least one cavity between them. The wraps may be used in conjunction with a therapy machine which fills the cavity or cavities of the wraps with fluid such as a gas and/or a liquid. The unique shapes of the wraps are particularly suitable for providing therapy to the human body. The shapes permit the manipulation of the wraps around various portions of the human body such as the shoulder, back and foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Michael L. Wilford, David Slack
  • Patent number: 9962285
    Abstract: The subject matter of the invention relates to therapy wraps for the application of compression and/or thermal therapy to a patient. The wraps are formed of at least two layers of material which are sealed together to form at least one cavity between them. The wraps may be used in conjunction with a therapy machine which fills the cavity or cavities of the wraps with fluid such as a gas and/or a liquid. The unique shapes of the wraps are particularly suitable for providing therapy to the human body. The shapes permit the manipulation of the wraps around various portions of the human body such as the shoulder, back and foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Inventors: Michael L Wilford, David Slack
  • Patent number: 9931240
    Abstract: The subject matter of the invention relates to therapy wraps for the application of compression and/or thermal therapy to a patient. The wraps are formed of at least two layers of material which are sealed together to form at least one cavity between them. The wraps may be used in conjunction with a therapy machine which fills the cavity or cavities of the wraps with fluid such as a gas and/or a liquid. The unique shapes of the wraps are particularly suitable for providing therapy to the human body. The shapes permit the manipulation of the wraps around various portions of the human body such as the shoulder, back and foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Inventors: Michael L Wilford, David Slack
  • Patent number: 9510994
    Abstract: The subject matter of the invention relates to therapy wraps for the application of compression and/or thermal therapy to a patient. The wraps are formed of at least two layers of material which are sealed together to form at least one cavity between them. At least two layers of the wrap are sealed together using a plurality of different seal patterns. A first seal pattern is provided in at least one zone. The zone is surrounded by a perimeter seal, an internal seal or at least one different seal pattern or a combination thereof. The pattern within the zone or zones provides higher volume fluid flow paths than the pattern or patterns surrounding the zone or zones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Inventors: Michael L Wilford, Fernando A. Ubidia
  • Publication number: 20150305926
    Abstract: The subject matter of the invention relates to therapy wraps for the application of compression and/or thermal therapy to a patient. The wraps are formed of at least two layers of material which are sealed together to form at least one cavity between them. The wraps may be used in conjunction with a therapy machine which fills the cavity or cavities of the wraps with fluid such as a gas and/or a liquid. The unique shapes of the wraps are particularly suitable for providing therapy to the human body. The shapes permit the manipulation of the wraps around various portions of the human body such as the shoulder, back and foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: Michael L. Wilford, David Slack
  • Publication number: 20150297440
    Abstract: The subject matter of the invention relates to therapy wraps for the application of compression and/or thermal therapy to a patient. The wraps are formed of at least two layers of material which are sealed together to form at least one cavity between them. The wraps may be used in conjunction with a therapy machine which fills the cavity or cavities of the wraps with fluid such as a gas and/or a liquid. The unique shapes of the wraps are particularly suitable for providing therapy to the human body. The shapes permit the manipulation of the wraps around various portions of the human body such as the shoulder, back and foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Michael L. Wilford, David Slack
  • Patent number: 9132057
    Abstract: The subject matter of the invention relates to therapy wraps for the application of compression and/or thermal therapy to a patient. The wraps are formed of at least two layers of material which are sealed together to form at least one cavity between them. The wraps may be used in conjunction with a therapy machine which fills the cavity or cavities of the wraps with fluid such as a gas and/or a liquid. The unique shapes of the wraps are particularly suitable for providing therapy to the human body. The shapes permit the manipulation of the wraps around various portions of the human body such as the shoulder, back and foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Inventors: Michael L. Wilford, David Slack
  • Publication number: 20150224015
    Abstract: The subject matter of the invention relates to therapy wraps for the application of compression and/or thermal therapy to a patient. The wraps are formed of at least two layers of material which are sealed together to form at least one cavity between them. At least two layers of the wrap are sealed together using a plurality of different seal patterns. A first seal pattern is provided in at least one zone. The zone is surrounded by a perimeter seal, an internal seal or at least one different seal pattern or a combination thereof. The pattern within the zone or zones provides higher volume fluid flow paths than the pattern or patterns surrounding the zone or zones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: Michael L. Wilford, Fernando A. Ubidia
  • Publication number: 20150190298
    Abstract: The invention relates to a separable device for the application of compression and thermal therapy to a patient. A first section includes a reservoir, liquid pump and a thermal exchange system for the application of thermal therapy as well as a dock. The second section of the device includes an air compressor and at least one controller for the application of compression therapy and can be operated independently from the first section. Additionally, the second section may be engaged with a dock of the first section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Applicant: PULSAR SCIENTIFIC, LLC
    Inventors: Michael L. Wilford, Aaron Stein, John Lewis, Fernando Ubidia
  • Patent number: 8979915
    Abstract: The invention relates to a separable device for the application of compression and thermal therapy to a patient. A first section includes a reservoir, liquid pump and a thermal exchange system for the application of thermal therapy as well as a dock. The second section of the device includes an air compressor and at least one controller for the application of compression therapy and can be operated independently from the first section. Additionally, the second section may be engaged with a dock of the first section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Inventors: Michael L. Wilford, Aaron Stein, John Lewis, Fernando Ubidia
  • Publication number: 20140012169
    Abstract: The subject matter of the invention relates to therapy wraps for the application of compression and/or thermal therapy to a patient. The wraps are formed of at least two layers of material which are sealed together to form at least one cavity between them. The wraps may be used in conjunction with a therapy machine which fills the cavity or cavities of the wraps with fluid such as a gas and/or a liquid. The unique shapes of the wraps are particularly suitable for providing therapy to the human body. The shapes permit the manipulation of the wraps around various portions of the human body such as the shoulder, back and foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: Michael L. Wilford, David Slack
  • Publication number: 20130245518
    Abstract: A therapeutic compression device for applying compression force to a patient. The device is constructed of multiple layers, at least two of which are fluid-tight. At least two fluid-tight layers define a fluid-tight chamber that has a smaller surface area than the overall device. Fluid supplied to the fluid-tight chamber causes compressive force to be exerted on a patient. Preferably at least one layer is a fluid permeable material. An additional layer of fluid permeable material may be also be added to ensure a fluid permeable barrier exists between the fluid-tight chamber and a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventors: John Crane, Michael L. Wilford
  • Patent number: 8460224
    Abstract: A therapeutic compression device for applying compression force to a patient. The device is constructed of multiple layers, at least two of which are fluid-tight. At least two fluid-tight layers define a fluid-tight chamber that has a smaller surface area than the overall device. Fluid supplied to the fluid-tight chamber causes compressive force to be exerted on a patient. Preferably at least one layer is a fluid permeable material. An additional layer of fluid permeable material may be also be added to ensure a fluid permeable barrier exists between the fluid-tight chamber and a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Inventors: Michael L. Wilford, John Crane
  • Publication number: 20110257565
    Abstract: The invention relates to a separable device for the application of compression and thermal therapy to a patient. A first section includes a reservoir, liquid pump and a thermal exchange system for the application of thermal therapy as well as a dock. The second section of the device includes an air compressor and at least one controller for the application of compression therapy and can be operated independently from the first section. Additionally, the second section may be engaged with a dock of the first section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventors: Michael L. Wilford, Aaron Stein, John Lewis, Fernando Ubidia
  • Publication number: 20110251536
    Abstract: A therapeutic compression device for applying compression force to a patient. The device is comprised of multiple layers, at least two of which are fluid-tight. At least two fluid-tight layers define a fluid-tight chamber that has a smaller surface area than the overall device. Fluid supplied to the fluid-tight chamber causes compressive force to be exerted on a patient. Preferably at least one layer is a fluid permeable material. An additional layer of fluid permeable material may be also be added to ensure a fluid permeable barrier exists between the fluid-tight chamber and a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Inventors: Michael L. Wilford, John Crane
  • Patent number: 7404542
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a valve for a flexible plastic container and more particularly to a valve for dispensing particulate containing liquids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Rapak, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Smith, Michael L. Wilford