JOHN KARPOWICZ
Engineers in Chester Springs, PA
License number
Pennsylvania PE033319E
Category
Engineers
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Chester Springs, PA 19425
Professional information
Wound Dressing With A Discontinuous Contact Layer Surface
US Patent:
2012027, Nov 1, 2012
Filed:
Jul 5, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/541896
Inventors:
John R. BOEHRINGER - Wynnewood PA, US
John KARPOWICZ - Chester Springs PA, US
Amitabha MITRA - Vorhees NJ, US
Christopher L. RADL - Malvern PA, US
John KARPOWICZ - Chester Springs PA, US
Amitabha MITRA - Vorhees NJ, US
Christopher L. RADL - Malvern PA, US
Assignee:
BOEHRINGER TECHNOLOGIES, L.P. - Phoenixville PA
International Classification:
A61F 13/00
US Classification:
602 46, 602 43, 602 48, 602 50
Abstract:
A therapeutic device for promoting the healing of a wound in a mammal is disclosed. An exemplary device comprises a permeable structure having a plurality of depressions formed in a surface thereof. In use, the surface having the depressions is disposed adjacent a surface of the wound. A method of manufacturing a therapeutic device for promoting the healing of a wound in a mammal comprising the steps of providing a permeable substrate, and forming a plurality of depressions into a surface of the permeable substrate to provide the therapeutic device. A method of treating a wound comprises: providing a permeable structure comprising a plurality of randomly disposed fibers and having i) a plurality of wound surface contact elements disposed between end portions of the structure, and ii) a plurality of voids defined by the contact elements; and applying the permeable structure to at least one surface of the wound.
Tunnel Dressing For Use With Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System
US Patent:
2013003, Feb 7, 2013
Filed:
Oct 9, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/647756
Inventors:
Kevin P. Klocek - Wynnewood PA, US
John Karpowicz - Chester Springs PA, US
John Karpowicz - Chester Springs PA, US
Assignee:
BOEHRINGER TECHNOLOGIES, L.P. - Phoenixville PA
International Classification:
A61M 1/00
US Classification:
604319
Abstract:
A tunnel dressing for use in treating a tunneling wound using negative pressure wound therapy. The tunnel dressing includes an elongate permeable member having a closed distal end for entering the wound and an open proximal end into which an applicator is removably disposed for guiding the dressing into the wound. The tunnel dressing has a support structure adapted to transport wound exudates away from the wound and to resist compression under suction. The tunnel dressing also has a wound contact surface adapted to minimize tissue entanglement to facilitate removal. The support structure and wound contact surface may be formed from the same material or from two adjacent layers of different material.
Device For Treating A Wound
US Patent:
7815616, Oct 19, 2010
Filed:
Sep 16, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/663226
Inventors:
John R. Boehringer - Wynnewood PA, US
John Karpowicz - Chester Springs PA, US
Christopher L. Radl - Malvern PA, US
John Karpowicz - Chester Springs PA, US
Christopher L. Radl - Malvern PA, US
Assignee:
Boehringer Technologies, L.P. - Phoenixville PA
International Classification:
A61M 1/00
US Classification:
604313, 604304, 604305, 602 41
Abstract:
A medical device is provided that encloses a wound and promotes wound drainage by suction. The device includes an enclosure to be placed over a wound, adhesively connected to the skin around the wound by a flange. Gauze type packing cylinders can be placed in the wound, and suction is provided either by a bulb type pump, or by a pair of regulators. When regulators are used, one alternates the suction that it provides, and the other is continuous, such that the level of suction is periodically varied. The suction facilitates the transfer of liquid from the wound to the packing cylinders and from the packing out of the enclosure. A leak detector is optionally provided.
Tube Attachment Device For Wound Treatment
US Patent:
2009013, May 21, 2009
Filed:
Dec 23, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/342238
Inventors:
John Karpowicz - Chester Springs PA, US
Christopher L. Radl - Malvern PA, US
Kevin P. Klocek - Wynnewood PA, US
John R. Boehringer - Wynnewood PA, US
Christopher L. Radl - Malvern PA, US
Kevin P. Klocek - Wynnewood PA, US
John R. Boehringer - Wynnewood PA, US
Assignee:
BOEHRINGER TECHNOLOGIES, L.P. - Norristown PA
International Classification:
A61M 1/00
US Classification:
604313
Abstract:
The invention provides a vacuum tube attachment device for vacuum assisted wound dressings. The device is in the form of a patch that can be attached to the primary wound cover. The patch forms a substantially air-tight seal to the primary wound cover, and a vacuum tube is fixed to the patch such that the patch can be oriented on the wound cover to locate the tube near an opening in the cover to allow vacuum pressure to be communicated to the wound. The patch has an adhesive area around its perimeter for attaching the patch in a substantially air-tight seal to the wound cover at any convenient location on the cover. Several embodiments of the patch are described.
System For Suction-Assisted Wound Healing
US Patent:
7981098, Jul 19, 2011
Filed:
Sep 18, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/233211
Inventors:
John R. Boehringer - Wynnewood PA, US
John Karpowicz - Chester Springs PA, US
Christopher L. Radl - Malvern PA, US
Kevin P. Klocek - Ardmore PA, US
John Karpowicz - Chester Springs PA, US
Christopher L. Radl - Malvern PA, US
Kevin P. Klocek - Ardmore PA, US
Assignee:
Boehringer Technologies, L.P. - Phoenixville PA
International Classification:
A61F 13/00, A61M 1/00
US Classification:
604313, 604304, 604305, 604319
Abstract:
A system for treating a wound with suction is provided. The system comprises a wound cover, a pump having an input port and an output port, the input port providing suction to the wound via the wound cover, and a reservoir coupled to the output port of the pump. The reservoir is adapted to receive effluent from the wound and the pump is capable of maintaining a controlled level of suction at the wound.
System For Treating A Wound With Suction And Method Of Detecting A Loss Of Suction
US Patent:
2012028, Nov 15, 2012
Filed:
Jul 24, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/556839
Inventors:
John Karpowicz - Chester Springs PA, US
Christopher L. Radl - Malvern PA, US
Kevin P. Klocek - Wynnewood PA, US
John R. Boehringer - Wynnewood PA, US
Derek Norton - Collegeville PA, US
Christopher L. Radl - Malvern PA, US
Kevin P. Klocek - Wynnewood PA, US
John R. Boehringer - Wynnewood PA, US
Derek Norton - Collegeville PA, US
Assignee:
BOEHRINGER LABORATORIES, L.P. - Phoenixville PA
International Classification:
A61M 1/00
US Classification:
604319
Abstract:
A system for applying suction to a wound is provided, including a suction source for providing suction to a conduit operatively associated with the wound to communicate suction to the wound, a vent in fluid communication with the conduit to provide a reference airflow into the conduit when the system is in operation, such that a loss of suction at the wound is indicated by deviation from the reference airflow, and a waste collector canister between the wound and the suction source for collecting liquids aspirated from the wound, wherein the canister includes one or more disks containing gelling agent.
Wound Packing Material For Use With Suction
US Patent:
7754937, Jul 13, 2010
Filed:
Nov 4, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/981119
Inventors:
John R. Boehringer - Wynnewood PA, US
John Karpowicz - Chester Springs PA, US
Amitabha Mitra - Voorhees NJ, US
Christopher L. Radl - Malvern PA, US
John Karpowicz - Chester Springs PA, US
Amitabha Mitra - Voorhees NJ, US
Christopher L. Radl - Malvern PA, US
Assignee:
Boehringer Technologies, L.P. - Phoenixville PA
International Classification:
A61F 13/00, A61F 15/00, A61M 1/00
US Classification:
602 53, 602 41, 604304, 604313
Abstract:
A wound packing for use with suction is provided. The wound packing comprises a plurality of nonabsorbent synthetic polymeric fibers coupled together to form a nonabsorbent material suitable for placement in the wound of a mammal. A method for treating the wound in a mammal using the disclosed wound packing is also provided.
Medical Suction Control With Isolation Characteristics
US Patent:
7959604, Jun 14, 2011
Filed:
Feb 15, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/705671
Inventors:
John R. Boehringer - Wynnewood PA, US
John Karpowicz - Chester Springs PA, US
Kevin Klocek - Wynnewood PA, US
Michael Kauffmann - Drexel Hill PA, US
John Karpowicz - Chester Springs PA, US
Kevin Klocek - Wynnewood PA, US
Michael Kauffmann - Drexel Hill PA, US
Assignee:
Boehringer Laboratories, Incorporated - Phoenixville PA
International Classification:
A61M 1/00
US Classification:
604119
Abstract:
A suction regulator for controlling a level of negative pressure in a system in which compensatory clean airflow is used to isolate a control device for regulating suction delivered to a patient is disclosed. The regulator comprises an inlet; an outlet; a controller for controlling the suction delivered to the inlet; and a barrier for isolating the controller from the inlet.
Device For Treating A Wound
US Patent:
2008029, Nov 27, 2008
Filed:
Aug 5, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/185903
Inventors:
Christopher L. Radl - Malvern PA, US
John R. Boehringer - Wynnewood PA, US
John Karpowicz - Chester Springs PA, US
Jacob L. Timm - Hancock NH, US
John R. Boehringer - Wynnewood PA, US
John Karpowicz - Chester Springs PA, US
Jacob L. Timm - Hancock NH, US
Assignee:
Boehringer Technologies, L.P. - Norristown PA
International Classification:
A61M 1/00
US Classification:
604543
Abstract:
A medical device that seals a wound and facilitates wound drainage with suction is provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the device comprises a suction portion, having both an inlet valve and an outlet valve, for suctioning fluids from the wound, and a sealing portion for sealing the wound by engaging the skin adjacent the wound, the suction portion and sealing portion being integral with one another. A method for draining a wound comprises the steps of under-packing the wound with a packing material; sealing the wound; and applying suction to the wound to promote wound drainage and to promote intimate contact between the wound and the packing material.
Gauge Body
US Patent:
D417409, Dec 7, 1999
Filed:
Sep 2, 1998
Appl. No.:
D/093065
Inventors:
John R. Boehringer - Wynnewood PA
John Karpowicz - Chester Springs PA
Michael I. Hegedus - Royersford PA
John Karpowicz - Chester Springs PA
Michael I. Hegedus - Royersford PA
Assignee:
Boehringer Laboratories, Inc. - Norristown PA
International Classification:
1004
US Classification:
D10 85