Inventor

Christopher Brian Locke

Inventor

Bournemouth, GB

Overview

2008–2021

Patent span

Human necessities

Primary field (CPC A)

Patents· 369 as inventor

Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.

A61Mprimary

A61MDevices for introducing media into, or onto, the body33%

A61FFilters implantable into blood vessels22%

Y10TTechnical subjects covered by former us classification9%

A61BDiagnosis4%

A61HPhysical therapy apparatus, e.g. devices for locating or stimulating reflex points in the body3%

A61LMethods or apparatus for sterilising materials or objects in general3%

A61NElectrotherapy3%

G01FMeasuring volume, volume flow, mass flow or liquid level3%

F04BPositive-displacement machines for liquids2%

F16MFrames, casings or beds of engines, machines or apparatus, not specific to engines, machines or apparatus provided for elsewhere2%

PatentTitleYear

11,123,537Apparatus for irrigation with negative pressure2021 11,116,887Systems and methods for positioning fluid supply system2021 11,103,386Methods for manufacturing and assembling dual material tissue interface for negative-pressure therapy2021 11,096,829Controlled release iodine structure for use with wound care2021 11,096,830Dressing with increased apposition force2021 11,094,699Apparatuses including stacked horizontal capacitor structures and related methods, memory devices, and electronic systems2021 11,083,630Reduced-pressure, tunnel-wound dressings, systems, and methods2021 11,083,629Re-epithelialization wound dressings and systems2021 11,083,884Apparatus for negative-pressure therapy and irrigation2021 11,058,453Sensor systems for skin graft harvesting2021 11,045,593Reduced-pressure systems and methods employing a leak-detection member2021 11,045,594Dressing with asymmetric absorbent core for negative pressure wound therapy2021 11,033,664System and method for managing reduced pressure delivered to a tissue site2021 11,026,845Wound-connection pads for fluid instillation and negative pressure wound therapy, and systems and methods2021 11,026,844Low profile flexible pressure transmission conduit2021 11,020,516Dressing and method for applying reduced pressure to and collecting and storing fluid from a tissue site2021 11,007,084Moisture absorbing seal2021 10,994,062Negative-pressure therapy with adjustable instillation pump chamber2021 10,994,106Reduced-pressure, liquid-collection canister with multi-orientation filter2021 10,987,454Reduced-pressure wound treatment systems and methods employing manifold structures2021 10,980,924Reduced-pressure canisters having hydrophobic pores2021 10,973,694Hybrid silicone and acrylic adhesive cover for use with wound treatment2021 10,973,962Ion exchange enhanced absorbent systems2021 10,966,872Absorbent dressing and method2021 10,966,870Evaporative fluid pouch and systems for use with body fluids2021 10,967,109Dressing with differentially sized perforations2021 10,946,122Manually-actuated reduced pressure treatment system having regulated pressure capabilities2021 10,946,124Hybrid sealing tape2021 10,945,889Releasable medical drapes2021 10,940,048Assembly features and methods for a peel-and-place dressing for use with negative-pressure treatment2021 10,940,046Dressing with sealing and retention interface2021 10,940,047Sealing systems and methods employing a hybrid switchable drape2021 10,940,243Systems and methods for managing reduced pressure at a plurality of wound sites2021 10,933,177Systems and methods for delivering fluid to a wound therapy dressing2021 10,932,956Hybrid silicone and acrylic adhesive cover for use with wound treatment2021 10,932,953Reduced-pressure dressings, systems, and methods with evaporative devices2021 10,926,010Dressing with differentially sized perforations2021 10,925,774Medical drape having an ultra-thin drape film and a thick adhesive coating2021 10,918,526Reduced-pressure wound dressings2021 10,912,680Releasable medical drapes2021 10,905,805Hybrid sealing tape2021 10,898,217Dressing providing apertures with multiple orifice sizes for negative-pressure therapy2021 10,900,480Disc pump with advanced actuator2021 10,898,387Sealing systems and methods employing a hybrid switchable drape2021 10,898,386Dressing with sealing and retention interface2021 10,874,557Releasable medical drapes2020 10,864,307Hybrid sealing tape2020 10,864,116Sealing systems and methods employing a hybrid switchable drape2020 10,857,290Wound treatment apparatuses and methods for controlled delivery of fluids to a wound2020 10,857,268System and method for bodily fluid collection2020 10,849,792Absorbent conduit and system2020 10,849,791Drape having microstrain inducing projections for treating a wound site2020 10,842,707Medical drape with pattern adhesive layers and method of manufacturing same2020 10,821,028Sealing systems and methods employing a hybrid switchable drape2020 10,792,191Foam wound inserts with regions of higher and lower densities, wound dressings, and methods2020 10,786,607Manually-actuated reduced pressure treatment system with audible leak indicator2020 10,786,396Releasable medical drapes2020 10,780,203Fluid pouch, system, and method for storing fluid from a tissue site2020 10,773,000Wound connection pad with pneumatic connection confirmation ability2020 10,765,786System and method for multiple direction flexible inline canister2020 10,765,783Dressings and methods for treating a tissue site on a patient2020 10,765,592System and method for determining a fill status of a canister of fluid in a reduced pressure treatment system2020 10,743,900Disruptive dressing for use with negative pressure and fluid instillation2020 10,736,788Dressing with contracting layer for linear tissue sites2020 10,716,711Tissue treatment systems and methods having a porous substrate with a compressed region and an expanded region2020 10,702,649Combination fluid instillation and negative pressure dressing2020 10,702,419Incisional absorbent dressing2020 10,695,227Methods for manufacturing and assembling dual material tissue interface for negative-pressure therapy2020 10,695,228Flexible means for determining the extent of debridement required to remove non-viable tissue2020 10,667,735Apparatuses and methods for inline collection of a fluid specimen2020 10,660,993Systems and methods for treating a tissue site with reduced pressure involving a reduced-pressure interface having a multi-lumen conduit for contacting a manifold2020 10,653,562Micro-porous conduit2020 10,639,205Sealing systems and methods employing a hybrid switchable drape2020 10,632,020Hybrid drape having a gel-coated perforated mesh2020 10,625,002Intelligent therapy system with evaporation management2020 D0881202Display screen with graphical user interface for negative pressure unit2020 10,610,623Systems and methods for increasing absorbent capacity of a dressing2020 10,589,007Fluid collection canister with integrated moisture trap2020 D0877889Negative pressure unit2020 10,583,044Hybrid drape having a gel-coated perforated mesh2020 10,576,189Systems and methods for treating a tissue site with reduced pressure involving a reduced-pressure interface having a cutting element2020 10,568,770Controlled release iodine structure for use with wound care2020 10,568,995Hybrid sealing tape2020 10,568,772Sealing systems and methods employing a hybrid switchable drape2020 10,568,435Multi-layered patient support cover system2020 10,561,534Dressing with fluid acquisition and distribution characteristics2020 10,561,768Reduced-pressure wound treatment systems and methods employing microstrain-inducing manifolds2020 10,556,044Reduced-pressure dressing connection pads, systems, and methods2020 10,556,043Reduced-pressure, multi-orientation, liquid-collection canister2020 10,548,777Medical system and dressing for use under compression2020 10,532,137Negative pressure therapy with dynamic profile capability2020 10,532,194Inline storage pouches for use with body fluids2020 10,517,766Foam dressing with integral porous film2019 10,518,006System and method for collecting exudates2019 10,517,518Apparatuses and methods for inline collection of a fluid specimen2019 10,506,928Systems, devices, and methods for identifying portions of a wound filler left at a tissue site2019 10,502,199Systems and methods for supplying reduced pressure using a disc pump with electrostatic actuation2019 10,485,891Multi-function dressing structure for negative-pressure therapy2019 10,478,536Therapy apparatus with integrated fluid conductors and noise attenuation2019 10,471,190Wound debridement by irrigation with ultrasonically activated microbubbles2019 10,463,392Fluid-assisted skin graft harvesting2019 10,446,003System and methods for monitoring and entrapment prevention for a person disposed in a bed2019 10,441,206Apparatuses and methods for inline collection of a fluid specimen2019 10,434,226Reduced-pressure treatment systems and methods employing a fluidly isolated pump control unit2019 10,426,938Medical dressing interface devices, systems, and methods2019 10,428,812Disc pump with advanced actuator2019 10,420,866Manually-actuated, reduced-pressure systems for treating wounds2019 10,420,868System and method for interfacing with a reduced pressure dressing2019 10,413,448Medical dressings, systems, and methods with thermally-enhanced vapor transmission2019 10,406,337Systems and methods of stimulation and activation of fluids for use with instillation therapy2019 10,406,266Fluid storage devices, systems, and methods2019 10,398,603Reduced-pressure, wound-treatment dressings and systems2019 10,398,814Condensate absorbing and dissipating system2019 10,398,604Dressing with offloading capability2019 10,391,208Instillation cartridge and therapy system for negative-pressure therapy and instillation therapy2019 10,383,986Inflatable off-loading wound dressing assemblies, systems, and methods2019 10,350,336Disposable cartridge for vacuum actuated fluid delivery2019 10,350,114Open-cavity, reduced-pressure treatment devices and systems2019 10,350,338Apparatuses, systems, and methods for managing liquid flow associated with a tissue site using the presence of reduced pressure2019 10,335,522Interfaces, systems, and methods for use in reduced pressure tissue treatment2019 10,335,184Negative pressure tissue debridement devices, systems, and methods2019 10,335,321Breathable interface system for topical reduced pressure2019 10,307,518Systems and methods for improved connection to wound dressings in conjunction with reduced pressure wound treatment systems2019 10,300,181Reduced-pressure wound treatment systems and methods employing manifold structures2019 10,294,933Systems and methods for supplying reduced pressure using a disc pump with electrostatic actuation2019 10,293,088Reduced-pressure systems and methods employing an ultraviolet light source for reducing bioburden2019 10,286,122Systems and methods for tube management2019 10,278,870Flexible, adherent, and non-polyurethane film wound drape cover2019 10,279,088Delivery-and-fluid-storage bridges for use with reduced-pressure systems2019 10,272,388Reduced-pressure medical systems and methods employing a moisture processing device2019 10,265,441System, method, and apparatus for regulating pressure2019 10,265,446Sealing systems and methods employing a switchable drape2019 10,245,358Evaporative body-fluid containers and methods2019 10,245,346Ion exchange absorbent systems, apparatuses, and methods2019 10,238,780Delivery-and-fluid-storage bridges for use with reduced-pressure systems2019 10,238,779Condensate absorbing and dissipating system2019 10,232,095System and method for locating fluid leaks at a drape of a reduced pressure delivery system2019 10,219,952Systems and methods for collecting exudates in reduced-pressure therapy2019 10,221,843Systems and methods for supplying reduced pressure and measuring flow using a disc pump system2019 10,219,973System and method utilizing vacuum for promoting the healing of sprains2019 10,201,643Delivery-and-fluid-storage bridges for use with reduced-pressure systems2019 10,195,318Condensate absorbing and dissipating system2019 10,179,196Dressings, systems, and methods for treating a wound on a patient's limb employing liquid control2019 10,172,984Reduced-pressure treatment and debridement systems and methods2019 10,159,770Apparatus and method for identifying alternative cell chemistries for batteries2018 10,155,071Reduced-pressure systems, methods, and devices for simultaneously treating a plurality of tissue sites2018 10,155,073Condensate absorbing and dissipating system2018 10,154,855Skin graft devices and methods2018 10,155,075Delivery-and-fluid-storage bridges for use with reduced-pressure systems2018 10,149,966Reduced-pressure, liquid-collection canister with multi-orientation filter2018 10,149,931Reduced-pressure dressings, systems, and methods employing desolidifying barrier layers2018 10,149,928Adjustable reduced-pressure wound coverings2018 10,143,485Debriding dressing for use with negative pressure and fluid instillation2018 10,137,037Reduced-pressure, tunnel-wound dressings, systems, and methods2018 10,124,095Instillation cartridge for vacuum actuated fluid delivery2018 10,124,097Reduced-pressure treatment systems with reservoir control2018 10,105,472Disposable reduced-pressure therapy system with mechanical feedback2018 10,092,452Targeted delivery of magnetically tagged active agents in combination with negative pressure wound therapy2018 10,092,683Fluid volume measurement using canister resonance for reduced pressure therapy systems2018 10,092,682Expandable fluid collection canister2018 10,092,454Wound-connection pads for fluid instillation and negative pressure wound therapy, and systems and methods2018 10,086,119Systems and methods for positioning fluid supply system2018 10,085,891Reduced-pressure dressings, systems, and methods with evaporative devices2018 10,086,117Wound connection pad with RFID and integrated strain gauge pressure sensor2018 10,076,587Protease modulating wound interface layer for use with negative pressure wound therapy2018 10,064,984Recharging negative-pressure wound therapy2018 10,064,759Reduced-pressure wound dressings and systems for re-epithelialization and granulation2018 10,052,236Re-epithelialization wound dressings and systems2018 10,016,538System and method for managing reduced pressure at a tissue site2018 10,016,543Disposable reduced-pressure therapy system with electronic feedback2018 10,016,539Manually powered, regulated, negative pressure pump with adapter for external pressure source2018 10,016,544Dressing with differentially sized perforations2018 10,016,542Collapsible canister for use with reduced pressure therapy device2018 10,010,656Dressing and method for applying reduced pressure to and collecting and storing fluid from a tissue site2018 10,004,643Synthetic granulating gauze for use with reduced-pressure treatment systems2018 9,993,261Sensor systems for skin graft harvesting2018 9,981,075Reduced pressure tissue treatment systems and methods having a reduced pressure dressing and associated valve2018 9,975,091Reduced-pressure medical systems and methods employing a moisture processing device2018 9,974,891Manually-actuated reduced pressure treatment system having regulated pressure capabilities2018 9,974,694Dressing with contracting layer for linear tissue sites2018 9,968,489Reduced-pressure wound dressings2018 9,968,490Absorbent dressing and method2018 9,962,471Dressing and method for applying reduced pressure to and collecting and storing fluid from a tissue site2018 9,962,254Absorbent substrates for harvesting skin grafts2018 9,956,328Multi-conduit connectors and methods for negative pressure wound therapy2018 9,956,120Dressing with sealing and retention interface2018 9,937,079Medical drape having an ultra-thin drape film and a thick adhesive coating2018 9,931,448System and method for multiple direction flexible inline canister2018 9,925,316'Apparatus and method for administering reduced pressure treatment to a tissue site'2018 9,925,092'Absorbent conduit and system'2018 9,918,733'Disruptive dressing for use with negative pressure and fluid instillation'2018 9,907,940'Autonomous fluid instillation system and method with tissue site pressure monitoring'2018 9,907,888'System for purging negative pressure wound therapy system'2018 9,907,889'Manually-actuated reduced pressure treatment system with audible leak indicator'2018 9,889,240'System and method for managing reduced pressure delivered to a tissue site'2018 9,877,873'Evaporative fluid pouch and systems for use with body fluids'2018 9,878,077'Systems and methods for treating a tissue site with reduced pressure involving a reduced-pressure interface having a cutting element'2018 9,872,974Wound treatment apparatuses and methods for controlled delivery of fluids to a wound2018 9,861,532'Releasable medical drapes'2018 9,844,485System and method for determining a fill status of a canister of fluid in a reduced pressure treatment system2017 9,833,363Moisture absorbing seal2017 9,814,485'Hydraulically actuated skin graft harvesting'2017 9,795,722'Manually-actuated, reduced-pressure systems for treating wounds'2017 9,795,724'Dressing with asymmetric absorbent core for negative pressure wound therapy'2017 9,795,515'Micro-porous conduit'2017 9,797,392'Disc pump with advanced actuator'2017 9,777,851'Disc pump valve with performance enhancing valve flap'2017 9,770,368'Foam wound inserts with regions of higher and lower densities, wound dressings, and methods'2017 9,757,500'Systems and methods for delivering fluid to a wound therapy dressing'2017 9,752,565'Systems and methods for supplying reduced pressure using a disc pump with electrostatic actuation'2017 9,750,857'Systems and methods for treating a tissue site with reduced pressure involving a reduced-pressure interface having a multi-lumen conduit for contacting a manifold'2017 9,744,278'Wound connection pad with pneumatic connection confirmation ability'2017 9,737,650'Fluid pouch, system, and method for storing fluid from a tissue site'2017 9,709,042'Systems and methods for regulating the resonant frequency of a disc pump cavity'2017 9,693,907'Incisional absorbent dressing'2017 9,669,139'Fluid collection canister with integrated moisture trap'2017 9,662,429'Negative pressure therapy with dynamic profile capability'2017 9,662,427'Intelligent therapy system with evaporation management'2017 9,656,007'Apparatuses, systems, and methods for managing liquid flow associated with a tissue site using the presence of reduced pressure'2017 9,655,807'Tissue treatment systems and methods having a porous substrate with a compressed region and an expanded region'2017 9,622,915'Reduced-pressure wound treatment systems and methods employing microstrain-inducing manifolds'2017 9,623,224'Systems and methods of stimulation and activation of fluids for use with instillation therapy'2017 9,622,914'Reduced-pressure systems and methods employing a leak-detection member'2017 9,623,159'Interfaces, systems, and methods for use in reduced pressure tissue treatment'2017 9,561,135'Flexible, adherent, and non-polyurethane film wound drape cover'2017 9,545,466'Component module for a reduced pressure treatment system'2017 9,526,660'Breathable interface system for topical reduced pressure'2016 9,506,463'Disc pump and valve structure'2016 9,492,325'Dressings and methods for treating a tissue site on a patient'2016 9,474,653'Absorbent dressing and method'2016 9,474,679'System and method for locating fluid leaks at a drape of a reduced pressure delivery system'2016 9,474,838'System and method for managing reduced pressure delivered to a tissue site'2016 9,474,836'Reduced-pressure canisters and methods for recycling'2016 9,468,459'Skin graft devices and methods'2016 9,463,265'Reduced-pressure, multi-orientation, liquid-collection canister'2016 9,452,245'Dressing and method for applying reduced pressure to and collecting and storing fluid from a tissue site'2016 9,452,246'Systems and methods for improved connection to wound dressings in conjunction with reduced pressure wound treatment systems'2016 9,446,176'Dressings and methods for treating a tissue site on a patient'2016 9,440,010'Drape having microstrain inducing projections for treating a wound site'2016 9,433,712'Inline storage pouches for use with body fluids'2016 9,433,711'Dressings, systems, and methods for treating a wound on a patient\'s limb employing liquid control'2016 9,427,506'System and method for locating fluid leaks at a drape using sensing techniques'2016 9,427,502'Reduced-pressure dressing connection pads, systems, and methods'2016 9,421,309'Reduced-pressure treatment systems and methods employing hydrogel reservoir members'2016 9,422,934'Systems and methods for monitoring a disc pump system using RFID'2016 9,408,941'Tissue treatment systems and methods having a non-tactile-stimulus-activated, macroscopically-deforming material'2016 9,402,940'Wound healing system using positive pressure to promote granulation at a tissue site'2016 9,375,352'Reduced-pressure wound treatment systems and methods employing manifold structures'2016 9,364,591'Systems and methods for managing reduced pressure at a plurality of wound sites'2016 9,352,075'Wound healing apparatus for promoting granulation and epithelialization at a tissue site'2016 9,345,821'Reduced-pressure sources, systems, and methods employing a polymeric, porous, hydrophobic material'2016 9,339,248'Systems and methods for imaging sinuses'2016 9,334,858'Disc pump with perimeter valve configuration'2016 9,326,903'Multi-layered support system'2016 9,326,683'Systems and methods for detection of wound fluid blood and application of phototherapy in conjunction with reduced pressure wound treatment system'2016 9,327,063'Reduced-pressure canisters having hydrophobic pores'2016 9,320,673'Component module for a reduced pressure treatment system'2016 9,314,377'Evaporative fluid pouch and systems for use with body fluids'2016 9,295,586'Absorbent polymer dressings, systems, and methods employing evaporative devices'2016 9,289,328'Foam dressing with integral porous film'2016 9,289,327'Open-cavity, reduced-pressure treatment devices and systems'2016 9,283,118'Absorbent dressing with hybrid drape'2016 9,279,421'Systems and methods for electrochemical detection in a disc pump'2016 9,272,078'System and method for collecting exudates'2016 9,265,867'Reduced-pressure systems, dressings, and methods employing a wireless pump'2016 9,265,665'Inflatable off-loading wound dressing assemblies, systems, and methods'2016 9,254,353'Adjustable reduced-pressure wound coverings'2016 9,239,059'Systems and methods for supplying reduced pressure and measuring flow using a disc pump system'2016 9,234,518'Systems and methods for monitoring reduced pressure supplied by a disc pump system'2016 9,233,028'Medical dressings, systems, and methods with thermally-enhanced vapor transmissions'2016 9,216,244'Inline swivel connection for multi-lumen tubing'2015 9,211,486'Reduced-pressure, liquid-collection canister with multi-orientation filter'2015 9,204,801'Systems, devices, and methods for identifying portions of a wound filler left at a tissue site'2015 9,205,246'Multi-conduit connectors and methods for negative pressure wound therapy'2015 9,198,802'Breathable interface system for topical reduced pressure'2015 9,198,987'Systems and methods for imaging sinuses'2015 9,199,011'System and method for determining a fill status of a canister of fluid in a reduced pressure treatment system'2015 9,192,444'Sealing systems and methods employing a switchable drape'2015 9,138,515'System and method for managing reduced pressure at a tissue site'2015 9,125,767'Wound filler having dynamic motion'2015 9,127,665'Disc pump with advanced actuator'2015 9,107,998'Systems and methods for positioning fluid supply system'2015 9,089,451'Dressing reduced-pressure indicators, systems, and methods'2015 9,089,676'Wound treatment apparatuses and methods for controlled delivery of fluids to a wound'2015 9,051,931'Systems and methods for regulating the temperature of a disc pump system'2015 9,050,209'Dressing and method for applying reduced pressure to and collecting and storing fluid from a tissue site'2015 9,050,208'Systems and methods for delivering fluid to a wound therapy dressing'2015 9,028,459'Reduced-pressure dressings, systems, and methods with evaporative devices'2015 9,023,012'Systems and methods for treating a tissue site with reduced pressure involving a reduced-pressure interface having a multi-lumen conduit for contacting a manifold'2015 9,023,002'Reduced-pressure interfaces, systems, and methods employing a Coanda device'2015 9,019,681'Component module for a reduced pressure treatment system'2015 8,992,510'Reduced-pressure wound dressings'2015 8,986,267'Reduced pressure indicator for a reduced pressure source'2015 8,961,496'Wound healing system using positive pressure to promote granulation at a tissue site'2015 8,951,236'Systems and methods for improved connection to wound dressings in conjunction with reduced pressure wound treatment systems'2015 8,944,067'Targeted delivery of magnetically tagged active agents in combination with negative pressure wound therapy'2015 8,915,895'Dressing and method for applying reduced pressure to and collecting and storing fluid from a tissue site'2014 8,915,896'Apparatus and method for administering reduced pressure treatment to a tissue site'2014 8,905,986'System and method for collecting exudates'2014 8,905,983'System and method for utilizing exudate with a reduced pressure treatment system to generate electricity'2014

Career & activity timeline

Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.

2008–2021Patents assigned to KCI LICENSING INC (338)· patent assignee history

2008–2021Based in Bournemouth, GB· patent location history

2009–2015Based in Boumemouth, GB· patent location history

2011–2019Patents assigned to LOCKE CHRISTOPHER BRIAN (85)· patent assignee history

2011–2019Patents assigned to ROBINSON TIMOTHY MARK (58)· patent assignee history

2012–2017Patents assigned to TOUT AIDAN MARCUS (30)· patent assignee history

2013–2016Patents assigned to COULTHARD RICHARD DANIEL JOHN (20)· patent assignee history

2017–2018Based in Bornemouth, GB· patent location history

2017–2018Based in Dorset, GB· patent location history

2021Based in Boise, ID, US· patent location history

Inventor activity

Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.

Assignees

Assignee	Patents	Span
KCI LICENSING INC	338	2008–2021
LOCKE CHRISTOPHER BRIANself	85	2011–2019
ROBINSON TIMOTHY MARK	58	2011–2019
TOUT AIDAN MARCUS	30	2012–2017
COULTHARD RICHARD DANIEL JOHN	20	2013–2016

Locations

Location	Patents	Span
Bournemouth, GB	355	2008–2021
Boumemouth, GB	5	2009–2015
Bornemouth, GB	2	2017–2018
Dorset, GB	2	2017–2018
Boise, ID, US	1	2021