Patents by Inventor Tom Pruter
Tom Pruter 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: 20230390119Abstract: A bandage comprising a base substrate, a wound covering portion, a first side coupling member and a second side coupling member, and a first side and second side adhesive portion. The base substrate includes a central region, a first side region and a second side region, and comprises an elastic member. The wound covering portion is positioned over the central region. The first side coupling member extends over the first side region. The second side coupling member extending over the second region. The first side adhesive portion is positioned on the first side region. The second side adhesive portion positioned on the second side region. A method of use as well as a protective carrier are likewise disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Fred Smith, Keith Hoglund, Tom Pruter
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Patent number: 11696855Abstract: A bandage comprising a base substrate, a wound covering portion, a first side coupling member and a second side coupling member, and a first side and second side adhesive portion. The base substrate includes a central region, a first side region and a second side region, and comprises an elastic member. The wound covering portion is positioned over the central region. The first side coupling member extends over the first side region. The second side coupling member extending over the second region. The first side adhesive portion is positioned on the first side region. The second side adhesive portion positioned on the second side region. A method of use as well as a protective carrier are likewise disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2020Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: BandGrip, Inc.Inventors: Fred Smith, Keith Hoglund, Tom Pruter
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Publication number: 20220296240Abstract: A mechanical tissue coupling system that includes a first side tissue grasping assembly, a second side tissue grasping assembly and a joining assembly. The joining assembly is structurally configured to join the first side tissue grasping assembly to the second side tissue grasping assembly. An applicator is likewise disclosed as is a method of using the system and the applicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2022Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: Fred Smith, Tom Pruter, Keith Hoglund
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Patent number: 11291448Abstract: A mechanical tissue coupling system that includes a first side tissue grasping assembly, a second side tissue grasping assembly and a joining assembly. The joining assembly is structurally configured to join the first side tissue grasping assembly to the second side tissue grasping assembly. An applicator is likewise disclosed as is a method of using the system and the applicator.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2018Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: BandGrip, Inc.Inventors: Fred Smith, Tom Pruter, Keith Hoglund
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Publication number: 20210315568Abstract: A subcutaneous wound closure assembly having a closure apparatus, an insertion assembly and a retracting structure. The closure apparatus includes a substrate having a central axis and an outer perimeter. Radial ribs having micro needles extend therefrom. The insertion assembly includes an outer sheath and an applicator. Retracting structures in the form of sting members are coupled to the closure apparatus. A method of use is likewise set forth.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Fred Smith, Keith Hoglund, Tom Pruter, Michael Lambert
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Patent number: 11045187Abstract: A subcutaneous wound closure assembly having a closure apparatus, an insertion assembly and a retracting structure. The closure apparatus includes a substrate having a central axis and an outer perimeter. Radial ribs having micro needles extend therefrom. The insertion assembly includes an outer sheath and an applicator. Retracting structures in the form of sting members are coupled to the closure apparatus. A method of use is likewise set forth.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2019Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: BandGrip, Inc.Inventors: Fred Smith, Keith Hoglund, Tom Pruter, Michael Lambert
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Publication number: 20200289331Abstract: A bandage comprising a base substrate, a wound covering portion, a first side coupling member and a second side coupling member, and a first side and second side adhesive portion. The base substrate includes a central region, a first side region and a second side region, and comprises an elastic member. The wound covering portion is positioned over the central region. The first side coupling member extends over the first side region. The second side coupling member extending over the second region. The first side adhesive portion is positioned on the first side region. The second side adhesive portion positioned on the second side region. A method of use as well as a protective carrier are likewise disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2020Publication date: September 17, 2020Inventors: Fred Smith, Keith Hoglund, Tom Pruter
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Publication number: 20200253787Abstract: A wound closure device comprising a mechanical coupling system and a system for monitoring the wound. The mechanical coupling system comprises a plurality of gripping structures; and a system for monitoring a wound including a communication device and a sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: Keith Hoglund, Tom Pruter, Fred Smith
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Patent number: 10667957Abstract: A bandage comprising a base substrate, a wound covering portion, a first side coupling member and a second side coupling member, and a first side and second side adhesive portion. The base substrate includes a central region, a first side region and a second side region, and comprises an elastic member. The wound covering portion is positioned over the central region. The first side coupling member extends over the first side region. The second side coupling member extending over the second region. The first side adhesive portion is positioned on the first side region. The second side adhesive portion positioned on the second side region. A method of use as well as a protective carrier are likewise disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2016Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: BANDGRIP, INC.Inventors: Fred Smith, Keith Hoglund, Tom Pruter
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Publication number: 20190261980Abstract: A subcutaneous wound closure assembly having a closure apparatus, an insertion assembly and a retracting structure. The closure apparatus includes a substrate having a central axis and an outer perimeter. Radial ribs having micro needles extend therefrom. The insertion assembly includes an outer sheath and an applicator. Retracting structures in the form of sting members are coupled to the closure apparatus. A method of use is likewise set forth.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Inventors: Fred Smith, Keith Hoglund, Tom Pruter, Michael Lambert
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Publication number: 20190142425Abstract: A mechanical tissue coupling system that includes a first side tissue grasping assembly, a second side tissue grasping assembly and a joining assembly. The joining assembly is structurally configured to join the first side tissue grasping assembly to the second side tissue grasping assembly. An applicator is likewise disclosed as is a method of using the system and the applicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2018Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventors: Fred Smith, Tom Pruter, Keith Hoglund
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Publication number: 20190125589Abstract: A bandage comprising a base substrate and a mechanical coupling system. The base substrate has an inner surface and an outer surface and a central region positionable over a wound. The mechanical coupling system comprising at least two mechanical coupling members spaced apart from each other and spaced apart from the central region. At least one of the at least two mechanical coupling members having a base and a plurality of gripping structures. The plurality of gripping structures each extend from the lower surface of the base, and have a base configuration and an upstanding structure. The upstanding structure curves so as to terminate at a tip. The tip defining a tip axis, wherein the tip axis is between +10° and ?10° of an axis extending from the tip that is substantially parallel to the lower surface of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Keith Hoglund, Tom Pruter, Fred Smith
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Patent number: 9750642Abstract: A combination protective carrier and mechanical coupling system for utilization in association with manufacturing of a bandage. The protective carrier includes a base with opposing sidewalls, cooperatively defining a channel. The protective carrier is elongated and structurally configured to be rolled onto itself. The mechanical coupling system has a base with a plurality of gripping structures. The gripping structures remain within the channel defined by the protective carrier. The mechanical coupling system is positioned within the protective carrier, and rolled onto itself.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2017Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: BandGrip, Inc.Inventors: Fred Smith, Keith Hoglund, Tom Pruter
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Publication number: 20170231826Abstract: A combination protective carrier and mechanical coupling system for utilization in association with manufacturing of a bandage. The protective carrier includes a base with opposing sidewalls, cooperatively defining a channel. The protective carrier is elongated and structurally configured to be rolled onto itself. The mechanical coupling system has a base with a plurality of gripping structures. The gripping structures remain within the channel defined by the protective carrier. The mechanical coupling system is positioned within the protective carrier, and rolled onto itself.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Fred Smith, Keith Hoglund, Tom Pruter
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Publication number: 20170128273Abstract: A bandage comprising a base substrate, a wound covering portion, a first side coupling member and a second side coupling member, and a first side and second side adhesive portion. The base substrate includes a central region, a first side region and a second side region, and comprises an elastic member. The wound covering portion is positioned over the central region. The first side coupling member extends over the first side region. The second side coupling member extending over the second region. The first side adhesive portion is positioned on the first side region. The second side adhesive portion positioned on the second side region. A method of use as well as a protective carrier are likewise disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Fred Smith, Keith Hoglund, Tom Pruter