| KCI LICENSING, INC. Patent applications |
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| 20120129186 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF WOUNDS USING BIOMARKERS - The present invention provides for devices and methods for determining the healing phase of a wound. In some aspects, the present invention provides a wound diagnosis device comprising a surface and at least one agent that is specific to a desired biomarker. In another aspect, the present invention provides a method of determining the phase of wound healing. In still other aspects, the present invention provides methods of determining the phase of wound healing using the disclosed devices. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120054964 | PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUSES AND METHODS - Improved patient-support apparatuses and methods for rapid mattress inflation and pressure-compensation for changes in patient position. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20110308020 | Multi-Layer Support System - In various embodiments, a support system includes a multi-layer support system with a number of layers. Systems and methods of removing moisture vapor from an environment surrounding patient are disclosed that accomplish such removal. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110257573 | COMPOSITIONS WITH REACTIVE INGREDIENTS, AND WOUND DRESSINGS, APPARATUSES, AND METHODS - Wound dressings and wound inserts comprising substantially dry reactive agents, methods of forming wound inserts comprising dry reactive agents, and wound-treatment methods. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110219548 | Multi-Layered Support System - In various embodiments, a support system includes a multi-layer cover sheet with a number of layers. In certain embodiments, a source to move air inside and outside the multi-layer cover sheet can be provided. The source can include a source of positive pressure or negative pressure. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110190735 | Wound Treatment Apparatuses and Methods for Controlled Delivery of Fluids to a Wound - Pump cassettes, wound-treatment apparatuses and methods. In some embodiments, a pump cassette comprises: a pump body having a pump chamber, an inlet valve in fluid communication with the pump chamber, and an outlet valve in fluid communication with the pump chamber; a diaphragm coupled to the pump body such that the diaphragm is movable to vary a volume in the pump chamber; and an identifier configured to store one or more properties of the pump cassette such that the identifier is readable by an automated reader to determine the one or more properties. In some embodiments, the pump cassette is configured to be removably coupled to a wound-treatment apparatus having an actuator such that the actuator can be activated to move the diaphragm. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110190703 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POSITIONING FLUID SUPPLY SYSTEM - Fluid supply systems and methods for therapeutic fluid delivery systems, including those used for negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) systems and methods. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110184357 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR INSTILLATION OF FOAMED FLUID WITH NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY - Systems and methods for delivering a foamed fluid to a wound of a patient (e.g., through a wound dressing covering the wound and coupled to the skin around the wound). | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110178481 | Wound-Connection Pads For Fluid Instillation and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, and Systems and Methods - Connection pads for coupling fluid-instillation and negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) apparatuses to wound dressing, and methods and wound dressings for breaching a drape after coupling a wound dressing to a fluid-instillation and/or NPWT apparatus. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110178479 | LEAK-RESISTANT BANDAGE SYSTEMS AND METHODS WITH HYDROPHILIC FOAM WOUND INSERT FOR FLUID-INSTILLATION AND/OR NEGATIVE-PRESSURE WOUND THERAPIES - Wound treatment systems and methods (e.g., having hydrophilic wound inserts), such as for negative-pressure and/or fluid-installation wound therapies. Some embodiments include a check-valve assembly between a wound dressing and a vacuum source. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110178451 | Foam Wound Inserts With Regions of Higher and Lower Densities, Wound Dressings, and Methods - Foam wound inserts with high-density and low-density regions, methods for making wound inserts, wound-treatment methods, and wound-treatment systems. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110135621 | INHIBITING BACTERIAL INFECTION AND BIOFILM FORMATION - The present invention relates generally to the field of treating bacterial infections. More particularly, it relates to an antimicrobial agent and methods of eliminating biofilm and planktonic cells using the antimicrobial agent. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110131725 | PATIENT SUPPORT SYSTEM WITH MODULAR INTEGRATED FLUID SUPPLY SYSTEM - A system and method for providing a fluid pressure supply system releasably coupled to a docking station of a patient support system. One or more coupling members can provide fluid communication between the fluid pressure supply source and a patient support member of the patient support system. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110040221 | System and Method to Reduce Stasis-Induced Reperfusion Injury - A system and method for reducing or preventing stasis-induced ischemia reperfusion injury to a tissue. The system and method may vary a pressure exerted on a tissue to generate a physiological response in the tissue. The physiological response may include the production of an antioxidant. The system and method may introduce a pharmacological agent to increase blood flow to the tissue. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20100249732 | PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR APPLICATION OF ACTIVE SUBSTANCES TO A WOUND SURFACE - For application of active substances to a wound surface a porous padding ( | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100161013 | Portable Therapeutic Cooling System - A disposable portable therapeutic cooling system that utilizes convective cooling and re-circulated air to efficiently, safely, and effectively cool the head and body of the patient, clothed or not, after a life-threatening health event, such as a cardiac arrest or stroke. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100160878 | WOUND TREATMENT APPARATUS - A therapeutic apparatus for stimulating the healing of a wound site includes a polyurethane foam positioned at the wound site and a connector having a disc-like cup and an elbow-shaped spout. The connector is positioned in contact with the polyurethane foam, and the elbow-shaped spout is configured for connection to a tube that is capable of delivering negative pressure through the elbow-shaped spout and to the polyurethane foam. The therapeutic apparatus further includes a drape having a hole, the drape being positioned over the connector such that the elbow-shaped spout extends through the hole in the drape. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100152618 | Medical measuring device and method - A subsurface wound measuring device and method are provided for measuring a subsurface wound or cavity of a patient, the device including a flexible strip having a first and second section, said sections having a first and second ends respectively with an intermediate bend being located between the first and second ends. The first end is adapted for being located internally to a patient, the second end being adapted for being located externally to the patient. The first and second sections have generally concave shaped cross-sections with measuring indicia being located along at least one of the sections. The device also optionally includes a measuring strip and a receiver mounted on the second end for receiving the measuring strip, where the measuring strip and the flexible strip form complementary structure for measuring a subsurface wound or cavity. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100145360 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSPLANTATION OF DERMAL TISSUE - A dermal tissue transplantation system combining a tissue particle harvester, a tissue particle collector, and a chambered dressing. The system provides a harvester capable of harvesting tissue from a donor site on the order of about 100 microns. The integrated tissue particle collector provides a means for collecting the harvested tissue for in situ cultivation in a chambered dressing at the wound site. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100122417 | Multi-Layered Support System - In various embodiments, a support system includes a multi-layer support system with a number of layers. Systems and methods of removing moisture vapor from an environment surrounding patient are disclosed that accomplish such removal without the use of powered air-movers. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100121311 | Skin Grafting Devices and Methods - The present invention provides skin grafting and devices that comprise a systematic approach to the process of skin grafting, i.e., harvesting, post-excision processing and application of donor skin and pre and post-graft treatment of the recipient site. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100087767 | LIMITED-ACCESS, REDUCED-PRESSURE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A reduced-pressure treatment system for applying reduced pressure to a tissue site at a limited-access location on a patient includes a reduced-pressure source, a treatment manifold for placing proximate the tissue site and operable to distribute reduced pressure to the tissue site, and a sealing member for placing over the tissue site and operable to form a pneumatic seal over the tissue site. The reduced-pressure treatment system also includes a reduced-pressure bridge and a moisture-removing device on at least portion of the reduced-pressure bridge. The reduced-pressure bridge includes a delivery manifold operable to transfer the reduced pressure to the treatment manifold, an encapsulating envelope at least partially enclosing the delivery manifold and having a patient-facing side, and a reduced-pressure-interface site formed proximate one end of the reduced-pressure bridge. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100082044 | Tissue Processing System - A tissue processing system includes a series of blades arranged in parallel to form a tissue processor. The blades may be adjusted to create a spaced between each blade in the range of 250-1000 microns. A slicer is included to remove a donor tissue to be processed by the processor. The processor is rotatable 90 degrees so as to create uniform micrografts of tissue for transplanting to a recipient site. An extractor is included to remove tissue particles from the processor after they have been cut into an appropriate size. A cutting block may be provided to ensure uniform thickness of cuts of the donor tissue. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20090249543 | Side Rail Pad/Panel Method for Patient Support Apparatus - Methods and apparatus to occlude openings and spaces of side rails are provided. One embodiment includes a pad body panel having attachment openings each defining a pivot axis. The embodiment includes follower slots in the pad body panel each to receive a bracket pivot of a pivot arm, each follower slot having a configuration centered on the attachment opening of the pivot axis. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090234264 | OFFLOADING AND REDUCED-PRESSURE TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An offloading and reduced-pressure treatment system includes an offloading and reduced-pressure treatment device, which has a plantar member formed from an offloading manifold material. The offloading and reduced-pressure treatment system further includes a reduced-pressure interface fluidly coupled to the pressure-transmitting layer of the plantar member, a reduced-pressure source, and a reduced-pressure delivery conduit fluidly coupled to the reduced-pressure source and to the offloading and reduced-pressure treatment device. The offloading manifold material includes a first barrier layer, a support layer, a pressure-transmitting layer and a second barrier layer. The offloading and reduced-pressure treatment device may also have a dorsal member and a bridge member. Methods are also presented. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090216304 | Patient Cooling Enclosure - An apparatus to provide thermal control to a patient comprises a neck member having a surface defining at least one opening, the surface configured to be spaced apart from a neck area of the patient. The neck member includes an air inlet to receive cooled air from an air source. The at least one opening is in fluid communication with the air inlet to direct cooled air from the air source and toward the neck area of the patient to provide the thermal control to the patient. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20080289107 | Bariatric Bed Apparatus and Methods - A bariatric hospital bed with full feature capability to enhance the care and treatment of bariatric patients. Among the features are fully adjustable and retractable siderails, bed raise-and-lower features, head-up and leg-down features for converting to a seated position, as well as Trendelenburg and reverse-Trendelenburg features. An integral scale assembly and radioluscent capabilities with a built'in X-ray tray are also provided together with redundant, easy-access controls in a pendant as well as in both siderails. An improved footboard is also provided for use as both a foot-rest and a step. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080216248 | System and Method for Maintaining Air Inflatable Mattress Configuration - A system and method for maintaining an air inflation mattress configuration sufficient for patient support and comfort. Infrared illumination levels are measured within individual or groups of inflated mattress chambers. A staggered approach to illumination monitoring of chambers or sections to eliminate crosstalk between the infrared sensors is carried out. Distributed microprocessor controllers established in a network configuration utilizing controller network protocols reduces the wiring and connections necessary for the assembled system. Various mattress cushion construction techniques, such as sewing and or RF welding methods, are used for the creation of individual chambers utilizing specific types of IR translucent, transparent or reflective materials. The construction of the cushions and bladders in the system includes the use of various types of fabrics with low to high air loss qualities as required. The overall mattress assembly, including the control systems and the methodologies associated with such control systems, provide a unique approach to the maintenance of a consistently comfortable patient support surface. The use of a handheld unit for both programming the system and downloading information about the operation of the system is also anticipated. The specific cushion construction designs associated with the head, body, and foot cushion components of the mattress are tailored to operate specifically with the control capabilities (sensors and air flow regulators) of the invention. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080209635 | System and Method for Maintaining Air Inflatable Mattress Configuration - A system and method for maintaining an air inflation mattress configuration sufficient for patient support and comfort. Infrared illumination levels are measured within individual or groups of inflated mattress chambers. A staggered approach to illumination monitoring of chambers or sections to eliminate crosstalk between the infrared sensors is carried out. Distributed microprocessor controllers established in a network configuration utilizing controller network protocols reduces the wiring and connections necessary for the assembled system. Various mattress cushion construction techniques, such as sewing and or RF welding methods, are used for the creation of individual chambers utilizing specific types of IR translucent, transparent or reflective materials. The construction of the cushions and bladders in the system includes the use of various types of fabrics with low to high air loss qualities as required. The overall mattress assembly, including the control systems and the methodologies associated with such control systems, provide a unique approach to the maintenance of a consistently comfortable patient support surface. The use of a handheld unit for both programming the system and downloading information about the operation of the system is also anticipated. The specific cushion construction designs associated with the head, body, and foot cushion components of the mattress are tailored to operate specifically with the control capabilities (sensors and air flow regulators) of the invention. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080209630 | Patient Repositioning System - A system and method for repositioning a patient. The system comprises a first layer that is liquid impermeable and vapor permeable. The system also comprises a second layer that has a tensile strength that is greater than the first layer. The tensile strength of the second layer is sufficient to allow the system to lift a person being repositioned. The system also comprises a plurality of handles distributed around the sheet. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080202527 | PROVIDING AUTOMATED OR MANUAL GUIDANCE ON DYNAMIC PATIENT POSITIONING BASED ON MEASURED VARIABLES FOR VENTILATION CONTROL - Methods and systems that incorporate automated or manual control of ventilation and kinetic rotation therapy are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, an artificial ventilator is used to artificially ventilate one of the patient's lungs, the status of the artificially ventilated lung is determined by measuring one or more ventilation status measures, and one or more of the ventilation status measures is used to provide feedback for controlling the positioning of the patient. In some exemplary embodiments, the feedback is used for automated control of the positioning of the patient, while in other exemplary embodiments, the feedback is used as guidance for manual control of the positioning of the patient. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080201843 | Patient Repositioning and Limb Management System - A system for repositioning a patient. The system may be coupled to a structural support system or framework that extends above a bed. The system may be translated transversely and longitudinally and placed in one of multiple locations above the bed. | 08-28-2008 |
