Patent application number | Description | Published |
20100280428 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR SHRINKING OPEN WOUNDS - A wound closure device has internal and external components designed to close, shrink or approximate an open wound. The internal component preferably comprises sachets filled with highly absorbent material such as carboxymethylcellulose, disposed at the surface of the wound bed to absorb exudate from the wound. The external components preferable include paddles that adhere to the skin, and form part of, or have a mechanism to couple to an elastic tensioning fabric. The internal component is placed between the open wound and the elastic tensioning fabric, such that expansion of the internal component applies pressure on the wound base. It is contemplated that the two components will work synergistically together to create ‘micro-deformation’ forces that stimulate granulation tissue. | 11-04-2010 |
20110303224 | SKIN ADHERENT MEDICAL DEVICES - A skin adherent device is presented. The skin adherent device includes a first portion configured for attaching to a first portion of an anatomy. A second portion is configured for attaching to a second portion of the anatomy. A third portion is configured for attaching to a third portion of the anatomy. The second portion and the third portion are disposed on opposing ends of the skin adherent device. The first portion, the second portion and the third portion include a tacky gel material. | 12-15-2011 |
20110315148 | SKIN ADHERENT MEDICAL DEVICES - A skin adherent device is presented. The skin adherent device includes a first portion configured for attaching to a first portion of an anatomy. A second portion is configured for attaching to a second portion of the anatomy. A tubular bridge portion is configured for attaching to a third portion of the anatomy. The first portion and the second portion comprise a tacky gel material. The first portion and the second portion form a nasal dilator that prevents an outer wall tissue of nasal passages from drawing in during breathing. | 12-29-2011 |