Larry Dean Swain

US Patent:

8029498, Oct 4, 2011

Filed:

Mar 13, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/717892

Inventors:

Royce W. Johnson - Universal City TX, US
Larry D. Swain - San Antonio TX, US
Douglas A. Cornet - San Antonio TX, US
Michael Manwaring - San Antonio TX, US
Jonathan Kagan - Hopkins MN, US

Assignee:

KCI Licensing Inc. - San Antonio TX

International Classification:

A61M 27/00
A61M 1/00
A61M 3/00
A61M 31/00

US Classification:

604543, 604 27, 604 44, 604 48, 604 57, 604 73

Abstract:

A reduced pressure delivery system for applying a reduced pressure to a tissue site includes a manifold delivery tube having at least two lumens and a manifold having a plurality of flow channels. The manifold is disposed within a first of the lumens of the manifold delivery tube. A balloon having an inner space and being capable of assuming collapsed and expanded positions is provided. The inner space of the balloon is fluidly connected to a second of the lumens of the manifold delivery tube.

US Patent:

8152783, Apr 10, 2012

Filed:

Jun 26, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/147097

Inventors:

Larry D. Swain - San Antonio TX, US

Assignee:

KCI Licensing, Inc. - San Antonio TX

International Classification:

A61M 1/00
A61F 2/36

US Classification:

604290, 601 6, 602 42, 602 50

Abstract:

Provided is a method of activating osteogenic or chondrogenic activity at a site in a subject in need thereof. Also provided is a method of treating a bone or cartilage defect in a subject. Additionally, the use of a reduced pressure apparatus for treating a bone or cartilage defect adjacent to dura mater, periosteum, or endosteum is provided. Further provided is a composition for treating a bone or cartilage defect. Also, the use of a reduced pressure apparatus and a biocompatible scaffold for the manufacture of a composition for treating a bone or cartilage defect adjacent to dura mater, periosteum or endosteum is provided.

US Patent:

8197551, Jun 12, 2012

Filed:

Dec 29, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/648453

Inventors:

Larry D. Swain - San Antonio TX, US
Michael E. Manwaring - San Antonio TX, US
Douglas A. Cornet - San Antonio TX, US
Braden K. Leung - San Antonio TX, US

Assignee:

KCI Licensing, Inc. - San Antonio TX

International Classification:

A61F 2/28
A61F 2/04

US Classification:

623 2349, 623 2368

Abstract:

Provided are apparatuses, systems, and methods for treating tissue at a tissue site in a mammal that includes a scaffold adapted to be disposed adjacent to the tissue site and to be fluidly coupled to a blood vessel of the mammal for receiving blood therefrom. Additionally, a scaffold is provided that includes a charged surface comprising a streaming potential.

US Patent:

8197806, Jun 12, 2012

Filed:

Jun 25, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/491445

Inventors:

Michael Richard Girouard - San Antonio TX, US
Eric Stevenson - San Antonio TX, US
Larry D. Swain - San Antonio TX, US
Sean Thompson - Boeme TX, US

Assignee:

KCI Licensing, Inc - San Antonio TX

International Classification:

A01N 63/00
A61K 48/00
A61F 2/00

US Classification:

424 937, 424 9321, 424426

Abstract:

Provided is a method of stimulating cartilage formation at a tissue site in a mammal. Also provided is a biocompatible scaffold. Additionally, a system for stimulating cartilage formation at a tissue site is provided. Further provided is the use of a manifold, a chondrocyte, and a reduced-pressure source to stimulate cartilage formation at a tissue site of a mammal.

US Patent:

8235939, Aug 7, 2012

Filed:

Mar 13, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/717893

Inventors:

Royce W. Johnson - Universal City TX, US
Jonathan Paul Jaeb - Boerne TX, US
Larry D. Swain - San Antonio TX, US
Douglas A. Cornet - San Antonio TX, US
Michael Manwaring - San Antonio TX, US
Jonathan Kagan - Hopkins MN, US
Keith Patrick Heaton - Poole, GB
Christopher Brian Locke - Muscliffe, GB
Timothy Mark Robinson - Basingstoke, GB

Assignee:

KCI Licensing, Inc. - San Antonio TX

International Classification:

A61M 1/06

US Classification:

604 73, 601 6, 601 10

Abstract:

A reduced pressure delivery system for applying a reduced pressure to a tissue site is provided. The system includes a manifold having a plurality of flow channels. The manifold is configured to be placed adjacent the tissue site. A first conduit is in fluid communication with the flow channels of the manifold to deliver a reduced pressure to the flow channels. A second conduit is in fluid communication with the flow channels of the manifold and is operably connected to a valve. The valve selectively purges the second conduit with ambient air when the valve is positioned in an open position, and a controller is operably connected to the valve to place the valve in the open position for a selected amount of time at a selected interval during delivery of reduced pressure through the first conduit.

US Patent:

8246948, Aug 21, 2012

Filed:

May 16, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/108796

Inventors:

Larry D. Swain - San Antonio TX, US

Assignee:

KCI Licensing, Inc. - San Antonio TX

International Classification:

A01N 3/00
A61K 48/00
A61F 2/00

US Classification:

424 937, 424 9321, 424426

Abstract:

A method of inducing new cartilage growth from periosteum in a mammal is provided. The method includes positioning a foam manifold in contact with the periosteum and positioning a drape over the foam manifold and the periosteum to create a sealed space between the drape and the periosteum. A reduced pressure is applied to the sealed space.

US Patent:

8257372, Sep 4, 2012

Filed:

Dec 29, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/648458

Inventors:

Larry D. Swain - San Antonio TX, US
Michael E. Manwaring - San Antonio TX, US
Douglas A. Cornet - San Antonio TX, US
Braden K Leung - San Antonio TX, US

Assignee:

KCI Licensing, Inc. - San Antonio TX

International Classification:

A61B 17/08

US Classification:

606152, 601 11, 604543, 604313

Abstract:

Provided is an apparatus that includes a nerve conduit, a manifold and a support structure for providing a reduced pressure. Also provided is a system that includes a source of reduced pressure, a nerve conduit, a manifold, a support structure and a conduit for providing fluid communication between the manifold support and the source of reduced pressure. Additionally provided is a method that includes implanting the above nerve conduit, manifold and support structure at a site of damaged nerve tissue and applying a reduced pressure to the manifold thereby stimulating repair or regrowth of nerve tissue.

US Patent:

8267918, Sep 18, 2012

Filed:

Mar 13, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/724073

Inventors:

Royce W. Johnson - Universal City TX, US
Archel A. Ambrosio - San Antonio TX, US
Larry D. Swain - San Antonio TX, US
Joanna Payne - San Antonio TX, US

Assignee:

KCI Licensing, Inc. - San Antonio TX

International Classification:

A61M 1/00

US Classification:

604540, 604 23, 604 48, 604 9301, 604543

Abstract:

A reduced pressure delivery system for applying a reduced pressure to a tissue site includes a manifold delivery tube having a passageway and a distal end, the distal end configured to be percutaneously inserted and placed adjacent the tissue site. A flowable material is provided and is percutaneously deliverable through the manifold delivery tube to the tissue site. The flowable material is capable of filling a void adjacent the tissue site to create a manifold having a plurality of flow channels in fluid communication with the tissue site. A reduced pressure delivery tube is provided that is capable of fluid communication with the flow channels of the manifold.