Retainers For Wound Dressings Patents (Class 602/79)
  • Patent number: 9993382
    Abstract: A tissue retention belt for maintaining tissue in a position that permits access to a body portion of a patient for a medical procedure includes a first anchor zone, a second anchor zone, and a tension zone. The tension zone extends between the first anchor zone and the second anchor zone and defines a tension axis that extends in a direction of loading to be applied to retained tissue. The tension zone may include an auxiliary anchor zone that includes a removable non-adhesive and an adhesive surface configured to adhere to a patient's skin and provide auxiliary anchoring for maintaining tissue in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Stetrix, Inc.
    Inventors: David D. Blurton, Mark Buchanan
  • Patent number: 9144423
    Abstract: A tissue retention system to assist in maintaining adipose tissue on a patient in a displaced position during a medical procedure to provide access to a body region of the patient includes a flexible anchor pad having a pad length and a pad width. The anchor pad may include a pad body with an adhesive surface thereon, the adhesive being configured to selectively adhere to a patient's skin. The anchor pad also may include an opposing first attachment surface facing away from the adhesive surface. The tissue retention system also may include a flexible tension member having a second attachment surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Stetrix, Inc.
    Inventors: David D. Blurton, Mark Buchanan
  • Patent number: 8802136
    Abstract: Devices for administration of one or more active agents to the skin or mucosa of a host are formed in the nature of a double-disk patch. One outer layer functions as the primary adhesive layer for adhering the patch to the host. The other inner layer contains at least one active agent to be administered to the host. The inner layer is bonded to the outer layer through an opening provided in an interposed active agent impermeable release layer. The release layer separates a circumferential portion of the active agent containing inner layer from the outer adhesive layer to inhibit migration of the active agent therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Mylan Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Miller, II
  • Patent number: 8795243
    Abstract: A wound treatment appliance is provided for treating all or a portion of a wound. In some embodiments, the appliance comprises an impermeable flexible overlay that covers all or a portion of the wound for purposes of applying a reduced pressure to the covered portion of the wound. In other embodiments, the wound treatment appliance also includes a vacuum system to supply reduced pressure to the wound in the area under the flexible overlay. In yet other embodiments, the wound treatment appliance also includes wound packing means to prevent overgrowth of the wound or to encourage growth of the wound tissue into an absorbable matrix comprising the wound packing means. In still other embodiments, the appliance may include a suction drain. In other embodiments, the appliance may include a collection chamber to collect and store exudate from the wound. In yet other embodiments, a suction bulb may be used to provide a source of reduced pressure to an impermeable overlay that covers all or a portion of the wound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: BlueSky Medical Group Incorporated
    Inventor: Richard Scott Weston
  • Patent number: 8663145
    Abstract: A method of treating a patient with a strap is provided. The method includes providing a strap including a retainer portion, a base portion opposing the retainer portion, a foam layer having a first surface, and a fabric layer having a second surface, the foam layer having an elasticity greater than the fabric layer, contacting a body portion of a patient with the first surface, and retaining the strap against the body portion by connecting the retainer portion to the second surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Bonutti Research, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter M. Bonutti
  • Patent number: 8591447
    Abstract: Wound/bandage protectors configured as a wrap, a sock/mitten, or a bandage, which may be made out of stretchable material. The wrap may have one or more fastening straps as well as possibly a first catch fastening surface. The sock/mitten may have a fastening strap and a sheath. The wrap, the sock/mitten, and the bandages may have apertures and aperture covers. In addition, the bandages may have diamond or triangular gauze configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Inventor: Jennifer DiGrazia
  • Patent number: 8556841
    Abstract: This invention is related to an improved version of the wound wrapping and support means for using in a living body. Rapid wound dressing and wrapping are of significant importance and may save a lot of complications and lives. Also as important is the stability of the wrapped unit, a unit which does not stay stable on the wound will not function properly. The wound compression and prevention of bleeding are of significant importance as well as covering the whole area and preventing a site of wound to be covered. The adjustablility and being able to use one unit in more patients are of clinical and economical importance. This invention introduces a models combination of support units with straps, that can be used in various parts of the body. The new version allows the user to wrap a leg or arm easily and more securely. The use of more than one support is again stressed, so that these better unit can make the patient care a bit easier and help humanity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Inventor: Yousef Daneshvar
  • Publication number: 20130267882
    Abstract: The invention relates to devices, systems and methods for caring for amputations (e.g., limb amputations, digit amputations). Specifically, the invention relates to devices and systems (e.g., dressing systems) for secure placement of wound dressing material (e.g., dressing material, bandage material) on the body of a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventor: Monica Ann Volker
  • Patent number: 8541641
    Abstract: A dehiscence preventive member is adapted to cover up a wound and surrounding tissues. A plurality of holding members are adapted to hold the dehiscence preventive member closely upon the wound and the surrounding tissues, and a contraction preventive member keeping the dehiscence preventive member suitably expanded in a dehiscence direction and of preventing the expanded dehiscence preventive member from contracting. The contraction distance of the dehiscence preventive member in the dehiscence direction is equal to or greater than a contraction distance of the holding member in the dehiscence direction. The dehiscence preventive is closely applied to the wound and surrounding tissues after expansion in the dehiscence direction such that the contraction distance of the dehiscence preventive member in the dehiscence direction is equal to or greater than the contraction distance of the dehiscence preventive member in a direction normal to the dehiscence direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Yugenkaisha Choryu
    Inventor: Toshifumi Hirashima
  • Patent number: 8524272
    Abstract: Devices for administration of one or more active agents to the skin or mucosa of a host are formed in the nature of a double-disk patch. One outer layer functions as the primary adhesive layer for adhering the patch to the host. The other inner layer contains at least one active agent to be administered to the host. The inner layer is bonded to the outer layer through an opening provided in an interposed active agent impermeable release layer. The release layer separates a circumferential portion of the active agent containing inner layer from the outer adhesive layer to inhibit migration of the active agent therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Mylan Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Miller, II
  • Patent number: 8500670
    Abstract: The invention relates to a variable tension chest support for use by patients having undergone thoracic surgery. The chest support may be worn directly on the skin of a patient and comprises a band of stretchable material and one or more grips which are wholly or partially concealed within pockets with which the patient may alter the tension of the chest encircling band. The device allows a patient to modify the level of tension applied to the chest, thus managing the recovery process, while providing a basic level of support at all times the support is in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Inventor: Doris Hjorth Hansen
  • Publication number: 20130116613
    Abstract: A veterinary dressing wrap for positioning and holding a medical dressing on a wound site located on the leg of an animal providing both protection for the leg as well as breathability and moisture control at the wound site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Inventor: Therese Leigh Entler
  • Patent number: 8429882
    Abstract: A method of making a packaged dressing involves coating a pattern of detachable high tack pressure sensitive adhesive on a cover material such that the cover material includes a tackless area; forming a release island on a backing material; and sandwiching a dressing between the cover material and the backing material such that the adhesive on the dressing abuts the release island, and the pattern of adhesive on the cover material adheres to and supports the dressing along its extent except for the portion overlying the tackless area and hermetically seals the dressing within the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Inventor: Marc Irwin Epstein
  • Publication number: 20130096478
    Abstract: A wound dressing garment is provided. The wound dressing garment includes a wearable garment including a portion having a hole configured to receive a wound dressing therein in combination with the wound dressing. The wound dressing includes a border connecting the wound dressing to the wearable garment where the border extends around the perimeter of the hole to locate the wound dressing therein. The wound dressing may include one or more additional layers including a hydrogel layer. A method for treating wound or preventing bed sores using the wound dressing garment is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: ROAR CONSULTANTS
    Inventor: ROAR CONSULTANTS
  • Patent number: 8381498
    Abstract: A method of making a packaged dressing involves coating a pattern of detachable high tack pressure sensitive adhesive on a cover material such that the cover material includes a tackless area; forming a release island on a backing material; and sandwiching a dressing between the cover material and the backing material such that the adhesive on the dressing abuts the release island, and the pattern of adhesive on the cover material adheres to and supports the dressing along its extent except for the portion overlying the tackless area and hermetically seals the dressing within the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Inventor: Marc Irwin Epstein
  • Publication number: 20120078157
    Abstract: The subject invention includes devices for providing therapeutic pressure to a treatment site. The devices include a bladder portion and a dressing portion. The bladder portion has opposed upper and lower exterior walls sealed to one another along common peripheral edges thereof to form an interior pressure chamber therebetween, without a lip or flange extending around the perimeter of the peripheral edge. The dressing portion is integrated with the bladder portion or detachably provided so that none of the bladder material comes into contact with the patient's skin at the treatment site. The interior pressure chamber of the bladder portion may have a number of configurations and serves as a bolster for the dressing portion, used to aid in the healing process of the wound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: Sun Scientific, Inc.
    Inventors: Sundaram Ravikumar, Guy Osborne
  • Patent number: 8062272
    Abstract: A wound treatment appliance is provided for treating all or a portion of a wound. The appliance generally comprises a flexible overlay that covers all or a portion of the wound for purposes of applying a reduced pressure to the covered portion of the wound. The wound treatment appliance may also include a vacuum (including a suction bulb) system to supply reduced pressure to the wound in the area under the flexible overlay. In yet other embodiments, the wound treatment appliance may also include a suction drain, wound packing material to prevent overgrowth of the wound or to encourage growth of the wound tissue into the wound packing material, a collection chamber to collect and store exudate from the wound, or combinations thereof. Finally, methods are provided for using various embodiments of the wound treatment appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: BlueSky Medical Group Incorporated
    Inventor: Richard Scott Weston
  • Patent number: 7985195
    Abstract: A dressing having a flexible sleeve shaped to accommodate a substantially cylindrical body or plant portion, the sleeve having a lining which is substantially non-adherent to the body or plant part being bandaged and having a peripheral securement means which attaches two peripheral portions to each other without those portions being circumferentially adhered to the sleeve portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Inventor: Barbara Brooke Jennings-Spring
  • Publication number: 20110172582
    Abstract: A wound dressing retainer is composed of a layer of flexible sheet material having a first surface for adhesion to a patient's skin, and a second surface having a plurality of oblique barbs for penetrating interstices of a gauze bandage, and thereby retaining the gauze bandage against sliding movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: Michael Eric Darian
  • Patent number: 7959616
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a stretchable sleeve having a medicinal section that can be loaded with a medicinal composition and a perforated section comprising a plurality of openings, wherein the medicinal section and the perforated section overlap, and wherein the sleeve is sized so that the interior surface of the medicinal section comfortably fits a body portion and the medicinal section contacts the body portion at the site of pain. Embodiments of the invention also provide methods for preparing a sleeve by applying a medicinal composition to the inner surface of the medicinal section through the openings at the perforated section. Embodiments of the invention also provide methods for relieving pain in a body portion by pulling the sleeve in an outside-out configuration straight up a body portion without having to roll and flip its exterior surface outside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Inventors: Eugene Choi, Dong Hwan Choi, Mun Seok Han
  • Patent number: 7955677
    Abstract: Assemblies for the adhesive attachment to the skin or mucosa of a host are disclosed. The assembly or transdermal patch includes an outer backing layer, a first layer of adhesive on the inner surface of the outer backing layer, an inner backing layer, and an intermediate release liner between the first layer of adhesive and the inner backing layer. The intermediate release liner includes a releasable surface on both its inner and outer surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Mylan Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Brad L. Barnett, Martin Fletcher, Kenneth J. Miller, II
  • Patent number: 7943810
    Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for achieving hemostasis in patients who have received skin-penetrating wounds to the periphery, including the head, arms, and legs. Such haemostatic packing devices and methods are especially useful in the emergency, trauma surgery, or military setting. The devices utilize fluid impermeable barriers surrounded by exterior dams and pressure to achieve tamponade and hemostasis, primarily by exertion of force to hold the dams against the skin surrounding a wound. The devices are capable of serving as carriers for thrombogenic, antimicrobial or antipathogenic agents. The devices do not require the use of adhesives to work as they are attached to the patient using mechanical locking devices. Peripheral haemostatic packing devices include optional adhesive hemostatic barriers to attach at least a portion of the device to the skin or to assist with initial coupling of a hold-down strap to another strap using a more secure mechanical lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Inventors: Robert F. Buckman, Jay A. Lenker, Donald J. Kolehmainen
  • Publication number: 20110092927
    Abstract: Dressings, systems, and methods are disclosed in some embodiments that involve treating a tissue site with reduced pressure wherein the dressing includes a dressing reduced-pressure indicator that allows one to ascertain that the reduced pressure applied at the dressing is greater than a threshold reduced pressure. The dressing reduced-pressure indicator may include a moving member that is adapted to move under reduced pressure and a visual indicator associated with the moving member. Another embodiment uses an electro-mechanical indicator to provide a powered visual alert or audible alert or another output signal. Other dressings, systems, and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventors: Robert Peyton Wilkes, Justin Alexander Long, Richard Marvin Kazala, JR., Li Yao, Eric Woodson Barta, Christopher Brian Locke
  • Publication number: 20110077573
    Abstract: A wound wrap system for an animal features a flexible wrap with a cover layer and an absorbent liner layer. Flexible straps at one or both side edges of the wrap are used in belt-like connections to loop around a body part of the animal to secure the absorbent material of the wrap over a wounded area of the body part. In embodiments for use on an animal's torso or front leg, an additional strap arrangement at an end edge lies perpendicular to the other straps when the wrap and straps are laid out flat and is extendable in a connection across a back of the animal's neck in use of the wrap. Absorbent pads or inserts are selectively securable against the wrap's liner for use in early stages of wound recovery, where leakage is more prominent, and subsequently removable for later healing stages. All components are washable for re-use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventor: Karen Pain
  • Publication number: 20110022008
    Abstract: An improved wound care system is set forth. The system includes a wound care device having a first end and a second end. A fastener, adapted to extend to a desired length to selectively attach the device at an anchor, wherein the anchor is provided on a second end of the device is also provided. The fastener is sufficiently sized and formed of a suitable material to prevent the device from moving when secured to the anchor. In an embodiment, medicine is provided in a desired treatment area of the device. The medicine can be inserted via a medicinal delivery device by inserting the medicinal delivery device up to a stop on the medicinal delivery device into the wound care device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventor: R. Gary Diaz
  • Publication number: 20100209482
    Abstract: A dressing securing system for securing a dressing relative to a wound, the dressing securing system comprising a fabric composed of a resilient knitted material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: ACIN Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Annette Louise Cordell
  • Patent number: 7727175
    Abstract: A surgical device for applying a bandage onto tissue is disclosed. The surgical device has an actuator and contains one or more releasable bandages and an adhesive. Actuation of the actuator releases the adhesive, saturates the bandage with the adhesive, and releases the bandage onto tissue. The actuator can be squeezed, moved linearly, or rotated to dispense the adhesive onto the bandage and release the saturated bandage. The adhesive can be stored in an ampoule, or a sealed chamber. Actuation of the surgical device breaks the ampoule and/or seal and releases the adhesive for use. In addition to the adhesive, additional fluids or additives can be mixed with the adhesive or stored in separate chambers of the ampoule or surgical device. These additives can include drugs, image enhancing agents, necrosing agents, sclerosing agents, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
    Inventor: James W. Voegele
  • Publication number: 20100113999
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure sensitive adhesive composition comprising a continuous phase and a discontinuous phase wherein a) the continuous phase comprises a water vapour permeable hydrophobic polymer; and b) the discontinuous phase comprises a water soluble salt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Peter Kwok Hing Lam, Anders Bach, Mads Lykke, Astrid Toftkaer, Buus Hasse, Tom Kongebo
  • Publication number: 20100100025
    Abstract: A tourniquet dressing sleeve for digits is made from a sleeve preferably non-Latex polymeric stretchable material layered with a covering layer of stretchable woven fabric then folded over upon itself to form a sleeve with the edges sewn together to form a flexible, stretchable compression sleeve to fit around digits to exsanguinate them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventor: RONALD KANE
  • Patent number: 7695444
    Abstract: A flexible protective cover for preventing fluid from entering an open epidermal site on a user, comprising: a central portion having at least one rib, an edge connected to the central portion at an angle, a lip disposed around the edge, a sealing member disposed over the lip for providing a sealing engagement between the lip and the open epidermal site, and at least one adjustable strap removably connected to the central portion. Also disclosed is a flexible protective cover having a central portion, an edge connected to the central portion at an angle, an inflatable sealing member integral with the edge for providing the sealing engagement, and at least one adjustable strap removably connected to the central portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Inventors: Kathy A. Simmons, Mary E. Simmons
  • Patent number: 7628767
    Abstract: A method for preventing infection and maintaining aseptic epidermal areas by preventing contaminated fluid from entering an open epidermal site on a user, comprising the steps of: removably attaching at least one adjustable strap to a reusable non-deforming flexible protective cover comprising a sealing member, covering the open epidermal site with the reusable non-deforming flexible protective cover while maintaining a space between the reusable non-deforming flexible protective cover and the open epidermal site, and tightening the at least one adjustable strap to secure the reusable non-deforming flexible protective cove over the open epidermal site to create a fluid-tight seal between the sealing member and the open epidermal site, thereby preventing contaminated fluid from entering the open epidermal site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Inventors: Kathy A. Simmons, Mary E. Simmons
  • Publication number: 20090299249
    Abstract: A system for providing a force to a desired area on a curved body part of a person includes a dressing assembly shaped and configured to be placed on the desired area of the person, a releaseable circumferential member surrounding the curved body part that holds the dressing assembly against the desired area, a sealing subsystem for providing a fluid seal over the dressing assembly and the person's skin, and a reduced-pressure subsystem for providing a reduced pressure to the dressing assembly. When reduced pressure is supplied, the system generates the force against the desired area on the curved body part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Robert Peyton Wilkes, Justin Alexander Long, Richard Marvin Kazala, JR.
  • Patent number: 7549971
    Abstract: A garment (1) for providing compressive forces to a torso to help eliminate or reduce swelling caused by an accumulation of lymph fluid in the torso region. An embodiment of the present invention includes an outer covering (10) of compression fabric, wide shoulder straps (22, 24), front and back panels of compression fabric (12, 14, 16, 18), a non-rolling rib band (72), axilla gussets (82, 84), and both front closure (40) and back closure (50). The garment may also include one or more princess seams (102, 104, 102?, 104?) so as to enable the front panel(s) to encapsulate and hold the user's breasts in place at the same time that compressive forces are applied, as well as one or more front shelves (132, 134) in the front panel(s) for providing upward compressive support to the breast tissue, thereby holding the tissue in a proper neutral position so that inward compressive forces acting on the tissue provide maximum effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Lightning2 LLC
    Inventors: Lesli R. Bell, Eugenie Z. Lindahl
  • Patent number: 7485111
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a stretchable sleeve having a medicinal section that can be loaded with a medicinal composition and a perforated section comprising a plurality of openings, wherein the medicinal section and the perforated section overlap, and wherein the sleeve is sized so that the interior surface of the medicinal section comfortably fits a body portion and the medicinal section contacts the body portion at the site of pain. Embodiments of the invention also provide methods for preparing a sleeve by applying a medicinal composition to the inner surface of the medicinal section through the openings at the perforated section. Embodiments of the invention also provide methods for relieving pain in a body portion by pulling the sleeve in an outside-out configuration straight up a body portion without having to roll and flip its exterior surface outside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Inventors: Eugene Choi, Dong Hwan Choi, Mun Seok Han
  • Publication number: 20080312573
    Abstract: A self adhesive medical wrap whose outer layer is moisture impervious. The inside layer is non-woven, moisture pervious and is made of wood cellulose fiber and a superabsorbent material called polyacrylate. Additional synthetic materials include polypropylene, polyester, and polyethylene to reduce leakage from the wound. The edges of the wrap consist of synthetic rubber strands for a closer fit. The bandage consists of three reclosable fasteners. They are the loop and hook system fasteners and contain no adhesives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2007
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: Mildred Loween Chappell
    Inventor: Mildred L. Chappell
  • Publication number: 20080269659
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide an apparatus for achieving hemostasis in a puncture tract in a patient (e.g., a human or animal). Such a tract might have been created during a medical procedure or operation. Alternatively, the tract might be a result of a traumatic injury (e.g., injury that occurred outside of a hospital) that created a traumatic wound, such as a bullet wound, shrapnel or knife puncture. The puncture typically extends from the epidermis to the vasculature and/or internal organs in a living organism. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes (1) a bandage for inserting at least partially into a puncture tract to achieve hemostasis, and (2) a strap for maintaining the bandage on a part of a patient (e.g., a part of a human or animal such as appendage, torso, extremity, etc.). The strap maintains the bandage within the puncture tract at a particular pressure in some embodiments. The bandage and strap are removed from the patient after a time period (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Patrick J. Bergin, Jeffrey P. Wensel
  • Publication number: 20080234616
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved inflatable compression dressing (10) for use in controlling swelling and promoting healing to wounds subsequent to surgery while allowing visual inspection of the wound during healing. The dressing comprises a bladder (138) formed by an outer wall (114) secured to an inner wall (112) to define an elongated, cup-shaped cavity for receiving an appendage (136); an air supply delivering air to the bladder; and a sensor monitoring air pressure within the bladder and indicating said air pressure to an air pressure control (140). The air pressure control provides air to the bladder at a rate which substantially matches air leaked from the bladder. Thus, the air supply inflates the bladder so as to provide uniform air pressure to the appendage, wherein the appendage is an arm or a leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas C. Shives, Christopher J. Kimble, Joel L. Kuhlmann, Tyler S. King
  • Publication number: 20080208090
    Abstract: A lower back orthosis bandage includes a middle piece having a first flat end and a second flat end, a first end piece having a mouth-like end and a second end piece having a mouth-like end. The first end piece is releasably connected to the first flat end of the middle piece by the mouth-like end of the first end piece. The second end piece is releasably connected to the second flat end of the middle piece by the mouth-like end of the second end piece. The first end piece and the second end piece are connectable to each other to close the bandage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2006
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: Otto Bock Healthcare IP GmbH & KG
    Inventor: Matthias Vollbrecht
  • Publication number: 20080039762
    Abstract: An integrated and complete dressing for the care and treatment of traumatic amputations and wounds. The traumatic amputation and wound dressing includes an oversized wound pad, an elastic bandage, and fasteners in an integrated unit for quickly and effectively treating an amputation. The elastic bandage may be attached to the wound pad such that the bandage forms an angle of about 90 degrees with respect to a vertical axis of the wound pad. The wound pad can be readily folded over an amputation and quickly wrapped with the elastic bandage. The fasteners may be attached to the periphery of the wound pad. When the dressing is applied to a stump of an amputated limb and the fasteners are engaged, the wound pad is relatively securely held in position and downward pressure is exerted on the stump. In some embodiments, the elastic bandage may also include brakes designed to prevent the bandage from unintentionally unraveling. The brakes also facilitate application of the dressing to the stump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventor: Ross A. Johnson
  • Patent number: 7137973
    Abstract: Garments that are an absorption pad holding system used during post tumescent liposuction drainage recovery. These garments with rows of inside pockets will secure retail maxi pads and/or medical pads in a, but not limited to, stretchable, breathable, leak proof and washable material. These user friendly garments after being filled with pads, can be easily wrapped around various parts of the body. The garment can be easily adjusted with the Velcro closure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: Evanton Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Susan H. Plauché, Holly Shaw
  • Patent number: 7118545
    Abstract: An external wound dressing retainer includes a frame having an opening substantially surrounded by the frame, wherein the opening is bounded by a plurality of edges, wherein the frame includes a first side and a second side including an adhesive for adherence to skin of a patient; a flap having a plurality of edges, wherein the dimensions of the flap substantially correspond to the dimensions of the opening, and the flap is attached to the frame via a corresponding edge of the flap and the frame; and a sealing mechanism for releasably engaging non-attached edges of the flap to corresponding non-attached edges of the frame. The sealing mechanism is a zipper arrangement that includes complementary interlocking first and second grooves situated on the non-attached edges of the flap and the frame, respectively, further comprising a sliding element adapted to sealably join the first groove to the second groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Inventor: Sandra M. Boyde
  • Patent number: 7074982
    Abstract: A modular bandage for treating wounds located on highly contoured, non-planar regions of a person includes a standoff for placement near the wound, and a sheet of material for forming a sealed environment over the wound in conjunction with the standoff. The modular bandage may further include a heater to thermally regulate the sealed environment formed by the standoff and the sheet of material. A sheet of material for such a bandage may include various uniform or compound structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Arizant Healthcare Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Leslie Knutson, Scott Douglas Augustine, John Paul Rock
  • Patent number: 7004922
    Abstract: An animal wound wrap used for holding a primary wound dressing, an IV tube and/or drain tube in place on an animal's body. The animal wound wrap includes an elongated abdomen wrap portion and an elongated extension wrap portion. The two wrap portions are made of stretchable loop-like loose weave material along their length. The abdomen wrap portion can be stretched along a first axis while the extension wrap portion can be stretched along a second axis at an angle to the first axis. The abdomen wrap portion includes a first end portion with hook fasteners and a second end portion for releasably engaging the hook fasteners. The extension wrap portion includes a first end portion attached to a side of the abdomen wrap portion and at an angle thereto. The extension wrap also includes a “U” shaped second end portion. The “U” shaped second end portion includes a first strap and a second strap. The straps are adapted for receipt around the animal's neck, tail, leg or other parts of the animal's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Inventor: Barry F. Shesol
  • Patent number: 6981506
    Abstract: A bandaging system for use in the treatment of a patient with a venous leg ulcer comprising as an inner layer in the system a highly absorbent bandage which bandage comprises at least 5% by weight of a highly absorbent fiber and as a further layer in the system an elastic bandage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Andrew D. Court, Douglas Queen
  • Patent number: 6932785
    Abstract: An anatomic secondary wound dressing holder for providing painless access to a radiation wound and the like on the body of a patient. The secondary wound dressing holder is readily adaptable to various parts of the anatomy of the patient for holding one or more primary wound dressings on the wound of the patient. The secondary wound dressing holder includes an enlarged dressing holder portion with an outwardly extending first strap with a hook fastener thereon and a second strap. The hook fastener on the first strap is releasably attached to loose weave material along a length of the second strap, when the enlarged dressing holder portion is received on the patient. The invention also includes one or more primary wound dressings with hook fasteners thereon. The primary wound dressings are infinitely adjustable on the enlarged dressing holder portion for receipt on one or more wounds on the patient's upper and lower body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Inventor: Barry F. Shesol
  • Patent number: 6893422
    Abstract: This subject invention is a protective shield for protecting implanted and/or transdermal medical devices, during showering, bathing, or swimming. This protective shield comprises an a protective layer including an outer pocket formed from moisture resistant adhesive material located on one side along the peripheral edge of the protective layer. In an embodiment, the outer pocket includes an inner pocket to contain and provide added protection for an implanted and/or transdermal device. In an alternate embodiment, the outer pocket includes an inner bag having an opening therethrough, where the opening is surrounded by a medical grade adhesive for attachment to a patient's skin. The medical device is inserted into the bag through the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: SDA Product, Inc.
    Inventor: Sanford D. Altman
  • Patent number: 6875199
    Abstract: This subject invention is a protective shield for protecting implanted and/or transdermal medical devices, during showering, bathing, or swimming. This protective shield comprises an a protective layer including an outer pocket formed from moisture resistant adhesive material located on one side along the peripheral edge of the protective layer. In one embodiment, the protective layer includes a line of perforations. In another embodiment, the outer pocket includes an inner pocket to contain and provide added protection for an implanted and/or transdermal device. In yet another alternate embodiment, the outer pocket includes an inner bag having an opening therethrough, where the opening is surrounded by a medical grade adhesive for attachment to a patient's skin. The medical device is inserted into the bag through the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: SDA Product, Inc.
    Inventor: Sanford D. Altman
  • Patent number: 6664434
    Abstract: A medical device for containing body fluids includes an elongate sleeve and at least one closure strap. The elongate sleeve defines a longitudinal axis and has at least one open end. The sleeve is made of a material that has an absorbent layer and a substantially transparent, nonporous layer positioned outwardly of the absorbent layer. Preferably, the material of the sleeve also includes a non-adherent, porous layer positioned inwardly of the absorbent layer. The strap is attached to the sleeve for closing the open end and for positioning and securing the sleeve over a wounded area or over a dressing covering a wound. The strap is made of a flexible, elastic material. The strap is wrapped completely around the sleeve and is affixed to itself, thus positioning and securing the sleeve over the wounded area or the dressing. In one preferred embodiment, the medical device includes an elongate sleeve having a pair of open ends and a pair of straps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Inventor: John C. Cominsky
  • Patent number: 6659970
    Abstract: An adjustable dressing wrap made from an elastic, porous, breathable mesh material, mounted on a framework including two substantially vertically-oriented fasteners along its left and right ends, and two substantially horizontally-extending elastic members, wherein the framework is substantially more rigid than the elastic mesh material when it is placed on the patient. The horizontally-extending elastic members may be adjusted by tightening around the body part such that the elastic mesh material may support and maintain the wound dressings in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Inventors: Carol Anna Woodworth, Joyce A. Bonick, Jean E. Woodworth
  • Patent number: 6592889
    Abstract: A gel-type adhesive composite bandage (10) is provided which can be used in the treatment of fungus-involved or discolored toe nails, or for general wound treatment. The bandage (10) includes a base (12) having a preformed recess (16), with a humectant-containing gel (18) within the recess (16). An adhesive-coated web (14) is applied over the base (12) and gel (18). The web (14) is strippable from the base (12) with the gel (18) adhered to the web (14). In the use, the web (14) is removed from the base (12), and the exposed gel (18) is applied directly to the affected toe mail or wound. The remaining portions of the adhesive-coated web (14) is then used to maintain the web (14) and gel (18) in place. The gel (18) preferably includes a polymeric matrix having a substantial quantity of water soluble humectant (for example, glycerin) entrapped within the matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Southwest Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Edward I. Stout, John Phillips, Anthony Soria, Arlen Johnson