Controlled negative pressure apparatus and alarm mechanism

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8728046
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13245742

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Methods and devices for treatment of damaged tissue are disclosed, including treatment of wounds by employing non-electrically powered, reduced pressure therapy devices. The devices are capable of generating a substantially constant reduced pressure with low tolerance for pressure fluctuations. Also disclosed herein are reduced pressure therapy systems that comprise an alarm system to detect the depleted state of the suction device and provide an alert to the patient and/or practitioner.

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SOLVENTUM INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES COMPANY3M CENTER 275-6E-21 2510 CONWAY AVE E MAPLEWOOD MN 55144

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Anderson, Evan San Francisco, US 55 1175
Coxum, Tony San Jose, US 10 316
Hu, Dean San Leandro, US 84 2689
Wu, Kenneth San Francisco, US 49 1750
Yorkey, Thomas San Ramon, US 9 141

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