Kristin Grace Watson

US Patent:

D517695, Mar 21, 2006

Filed:

Feb 23, 2004

Appl. No.:

29/199988

Inventors:

Heather Gillis - Sharon MA, US
Kevin Hardage - Franklin MA, US
Kristin Watson - North Attleboro MA, US

Assignee:

Tyco Healthcare Group IP - Mansfield MA

International Classification:

2404

US Classification:

D24169

US Patent:

7282038, Oct 16, 2007

Filed:

Feb 23, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/784604

Inventors:

Heather Gillis - Sharon MA, US
Kristin Watson - North Attleboro MA, US

Assignee:

Tyco Healthcare Group LP - Mansfield MA

International Classification:

A61H 9/00

US Classification:

601151, 601148, 602 13

Abstract:

A compression apparatus including an expandable body configured for disposal about a foot. A strap extends from the body. The strap is configured for disposal about the foot adjacent an ankle. The strap has a first layer configured to engage an outer surface of the foot adjacent the ankle, a second layer and a third cushion layer disposed therebetween. The body may include a metatarsal portion. The first layer and the second layer may be configured to provide a barrier to the third cushion layer. The first layer may be configured to prevent engagement of the third cushion layer with the outer surface of the foot.

US Patent:

8246591, Aug 21, 2012

Filed:

Jan 23, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/358397

Inventors:

Richard M. Braga - North Easton MA, US
Malcolm G. Bock - Medfield MA, US
Kristin L. Watson - North Attleboro MA, US

Assignee:

Tyco Healthcare Group LP - Mansfield MA

International Classification:

A61M 1/00

US Classification:

604313, 604187, 604192, 604268, 604296, 604300, 604304, 604311, 604312, 604315, 604316, 604 35, 604 36, 604119

Abstract:

A wound dressing for use in negative wound pressure therapy includes a cover layer for positioning over a wound to define a reservoir over the wound in which a reduced pressure may be maintained. At least one vacuum port is affixed to the cover layer and includes a conduit receiving portion configured to receive a fluid conduit to provide fluid communication between the fluid conduit and the reservoir. The at least one vacuum port is configured to receive the fluid conduit from a plurality of directions relative to the cover layer.

US Patent:

20090240218, Sep 24, 2009

Filed:

Mar 19, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/407396

Inventors:

Richard M. Braga - North Easton MA, US
Ronald F. Vitaris - Worcester MA, US
Shane Cooke - Wrentham MA, US
David G. Heagle - Taunton MA, US
Michael D. Hudspeth - Arnold MO, US
Amaz Malhi - Watertown MA, US
Hansen Swaniker - Bristol RI, US
Kristin L. Watson - North Attleboro MA, US

Assignee:

Tyco Healthcare Group LP - Mansfield MA

International Classification:

A61M 1/00
A61F 13/00

US Classification:

604313

Abstract:

A portable system for subatmospheric pressure therapy in connection with healing a surgical wound includes a wound dressing dimensioned for positioning relative to a wound bed of a subject and a portable subatmospheric pressure mechanism dimensioned to be carried or worn by the subject. The subatmospheric pressure mechanism includes a housing having a control unit, a collection canister, and means for releasably connecting the housing and the canister. The collection canister collects exudates from the wound bed which has been removed under subatmospheric pressure supplied by the control unit. The connection means between the housing and the canister permits the removal of the canister for emptying thereof or replacement with a new collection canister.

US Patent:

20120083712, Apr 5, 2012

Filed:

Sep 30, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/894826

Inventors:

Kristin L. Watson - North Attleboro MA, US
Mark A. Vess - Hanson MA, US

Assignee:

TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP - Mansfield MA

International Classification:

A61B 5/103

US Classification:

600587

Abstract:

Monitoring patient compliance with a compression therapy regimen. Venous Refill Time (VRT) is monitored via a pressure sensor in a bladder of a compression system. A controller of the compression system correlates the monitored VRT to a predetermined threshold to determine whether the patient is using the compression system.

US Patent:

20130144229, Jun 6, 2013

Filed:

Jun 5, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/488611

Inventors:

Richard M. Braga - North Easton MA, US
Malcolm G. Bock - Medfield MA, US
Kristin L. Watson - North Attleboro MA, US

Assignee:

TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP - Mansfield MA

International Classification:

A61F 13/00

US Classification:

604319

Abstract:

A wound dressing for use in negative wound pressure therapy includes a cover layer for positioning over a wound to define a reservoir over the wound in which a reduced pressure may be maintained. At least one vacuum port is affixed to the cover layer and includes a conduit receiving portion configured to receive a fluid conduit to provide fluid communication between the fluid conduit and the reservoir. The at least one vacuum port is configured to receive the fluid conduit from a plurality of directions relative to the cover layer.

US Patent:

62315323, May 15, 2001

Filed:

Oct 5, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/166480

Inventors:

Kristin L. Watson - North Attleboro MA
Joseph R. Plante - Medway MA
Ryan A. Amara - Lynn MA

Assignee:

Tyco International (US) Inc. - Exeter NH

International Classification:

A61M 900

US Classification:

601150

Abstract:

A method for augmenting blood circulation in the limb of a patient is provided by customizing the compression cycle based upon patient venous characteristics. The method measures the venous refill time of the patient for use with an intermittent pneumatic compression device. A limb such as a leg is wrapped with a compression sleeve having at least one pressurizable chamber. The chamber is pressurized for a predetermined period of time to compress the limb and cause blood to flow out of the limb. The chamber is depressurized until the pressure in the chamber reaches a lower value, and the chamber is closed. The pressure in the chamber is sensed and the venous refill time, the time for the limb to refill with blood, is determined by sensing when the pressure reaches or will reach a plateau. The venous refill time is used as the basis for the time between subsequent compression pulses of the compression device.

US Patent:

20190350765, Nov 21, 2019

Filed:

May 31, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/428643

Inventors:

- Memphis TN, US
Kevin Corley - Reading MA, US
Kristin L. Watson - North Attleboro MA, US

International Classification:

A61F 13/00
A61M 1/00
A61F 13/02

Abstract:

A method for treating a wound that includes incorporating a wound dressing comprising a plurality of fibers, each fiber having a length of at least two (2) inches, into a wound to cause the walls of the wound to remain apart and allow the wound to heal from the inside to the outside, and removing the wound exudate.