Systems and methods for delivering fluid to a wound therapy dressing

US8992494B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8992494-B2
Application numberUS-201313752180-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJan 28, 2013
Priority dateFeb 2, 2012
Publication dateMar 31, 2015
Grant dateMar 31, 2015

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Provided are systems and methods for delivery of fluid to a wound therapy dressing. In exemplary embodiments, a pressure source provides negative pressure to a wound dressing and a biasing mechanism provides positive pressure to a fluid reservoir.

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We claim: 1. A system adapted to deliver fluid to a wound therapy dressing, comprising: a negative pressure source adapted to be in fluid communication with the wound therapy dressing to provide negative pressure to the wound therapy dressing; a housing adapted to receive a fluid reservoir, the fluid reservoir adapted to be in fluid communication with the wound therapy dressing to provide fluid from the fluid reservoir to the wound therapy dressing; a biasing mechanism adapted…

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What does patent US8992494B2 cover?
Provided are systems and methods for delivery of fluid to a wound therapy dressing. In exemplary embodiments, a pressure source provides negative pressure to a wound dressing and a biasing mechanism provides positive pressure to a fluid reservoir.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Pratt Benjamin A, Flower Kingsley Robert George, Coulthard Richard Daniel John, and 3 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61M3/0208. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Mar 31 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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