Thomas A Boynton, 77205 County Road 403, Floresville, TX 78114

6560804, May 13, 2003

Nov 24, 1998

09/199125

William M. Wise - Brooksville FL
Cesar Z. Lina - Universal City TX
Thomas A. Boynton - Floresville TX

KCI Licensing, Inc. - San Antonio TX

A47C 2710

5713, 5706, 5714, 5709, 5905, 56553, 250 231, 362276, 362318, 340555

The present invention relates to a system and a method for detecting and monitoring the distance between a patient and a reference point on an inflatable air mattress and for controlling the air supply to that mattress in relation to such distance. The patient distance sensing system includes a rigid support frame such as a bed frame, an inflatable air mattress positioned atop the bed frame with the upper surface of the inflatable air mattress forming a patient support surface, an air supply operable to provide controlled variations in air supply, and a series of patient distance sensing devices. Such devices including a heterodyning proximation detector, a force responsive distance sensing device, and a light responsive sensing device. Each device is operable to act separately or cooperatively in maintaining a therapeutically beneficial patient support surface through variable control of the delivery of inflation pressure to the air mattress. The heterodyning proximation detector is further operable to initiate inflation by way of a through space sensing of an approaching patient.

6819210, Nov 16, 2004

Nov 13, 2001

10/010821

Thomas Boynton - Floresville TX
David M. Tumey - San Antonio TX

KCI Licensing, Inc. - San Antonio TX

H01F 500

335299, 600 9, 600 13

A magnetic treatment system and method for generating a large uniform magnetic field to enhance the health of human subjects through exposure to the magnetic field. The system has narrow coils which allow excellent visibility to and from the subject being treated. The method of the invention provides for the heuristic adjustment of the various system parameters to ensure adequate uniformity, volume, and strength of the magnetic field. To facilitate comfort and convenience dining extended periods of treatment, the system also has various types of rusting surfaces within the volume of space containing the uniform magnetic field. Though there is no theoretical limit for the intensity of the uniform magnetic field generated by this invention, typical field strengths range from ten times the earths magnetic held strength to forty times the earths magnetic field strength.

7004915, Feb 28, 2006

Aug 24, 2001

09/939166

Thomas A. Boynton - Floresville TX, US
Teryl Blane Sanders - San Antonio TX, US
Keith Patrick Heaton - Poole, GB
Kenneth William Hunt - Wimborne, GB
Mark Stephen James Beard - Wimborne, GB
David M. Tumey - San Antonio TX, US
L. Tab Randolph - San Antonio TX, US

KCI Licensing, Inc. - San Antonio TX

A61F 13/15
A61M 1/00

601 6, 601 7, 604315, 602 43

A system for stimulating the healing of tissue comprises a porous pad positioned within a wound cavity, and an airtight dressing secured over the pad, so as to provide an airtight seal to the wound cavity. A proximal end of a conduit is connectable to the dressing. A distal end of the conduit is connectable to a negative pressure source, which may be an electric pump housed within a portable housing, or wall suction. A canister is positioned along the conduit to retain exudates suctioned from the wound site during the application of negative pressure. A first hydrophobic filter is positioned at an opening of the canister to detect a canister full condition. A second hydrophobic filter is positioned between the first filter and the negative pressure source to prevent contamination of the non-disposable portion of the system by exudates being drawn from the wound. An odor filter is positioned between the between the first and second hydrophobic filters to aid in the reduction of malodorous vapors. A securing means is supplied to allow the portable housing to be secured to a stationary object, such as a bed rail or intravenous fluid support pole.

7422576, Sep 9, 2008

Dec 16, 2002

10/320211

Thomas A. Boynton - Floresville TX, US
Royce Johnson - Universal City TX, US

KCI Licensing, Inc. - San Antonio TX

A61F 7/00
A61F 7/02

604291, 602 41, 607104

A device for directly applying thermotherapeutic liquid to an area upon the surface of an afflicted patient, and methods of use thereof, are described. In particular a device for applying water-based liquid at a therapeutic temperature directly to an afflicted area in order to create a localized hyperthermia, is presented. The afflicted area may be either on the skin of the patient, or subcutaneous. The device is also effective for disinfection, irrigation, lavage, and the like, when employing a suitable solution. The liquid may also have a mild oxidizing effect, which, if greater upon afflicted than upon non-afflicted cells, would enhance the therapeutic effect in conjunction with the therapy herein described.

7811269, Oct 12, 2010

Feb 28, 2006

11/364264

Thomas A. Boynton - Floresville TX, US
Teryl Blane Sanders - San Antonio TX, US
Keith Patrick Heaton - Poole, GB
Kenneth William Hunt - Wimborne, GB
Mark Stephen James Beard - Wimborne, GB
David M. Tumey - San Antonio TX, US
Lawrence Tab Randolph - San Antonio TX, US

KCI Licensing, Inc. - San Antonio TX

A61M 27/00

604313, 604315, 604543

A system for stimulating the healing of tissue comprises a porous pad positioned within a wound cavity, and an airtight dressing secured over the pad, so as to provide an airtight seal to the wound cavity. A proximal end of a conduit is connectable to the dressing. A distal end of the conduit is connectable to a negative pressure source, which may be an electric pump housed within a portable housing, or wall suction. A canister is positioned along the conduit to retain exudates suctioned from the wound site during the application of negative pressure. A first hydrophobic filter is positioned at an opening of the canister to detect a canister full condition. A second hydrophobic filter is positioned between the first filter and the negative pressure source to prevent contamination of the non-disposable portion of the system by exudates being drawn from the wound. An odor filter is positioned between the between the first and second hydrophobic filters to aid in the reduction of malodorous vapors. A securing means is supplied to allow the portable housing to be secured to a stationary object, such as a bed rail or intravenous fluid support pole.

8357188, Jan 22, 2013

Jul 22, 2008

12/177588

Thomas A. Boynton - Floresville TX, US
Royce Johnson - Universal City TX, US

KCI Licensing, Inc. - San Antonio TX

A61F 7/00

607104, 607108, 607114

A device for directly applying thermotherapeutic liquid to an area upon the surface of an afflicted patient, and methods of use thereof, are described. In particular, a device for apply water-based liquid at a therapeutic temperature directly to an afflicted area in order to create a localized hyperthermia, is presented. The afflicted area may be either on the skin of the patient, or subcutaneous. The device is also effective for disinfection, irrigation, lavage, and the like, when employing a suitable solution. The liquid may also have a mild oxidizing effect, which, if greater upon afflicted than upon non-afflicted cells, would enhance the therapeutic effect in conjunction with the therapy herein described.

2011002, Jan 27, 2011

Aug 25, 2010

12/862885

Thomas A. Boynton - Floresville TX, US
Teryl Blane Sanders - San Antonio TX, US
Keith Patrick Heaton - Poole, GB
Kenneth William Hunt - Wimborne, GB
Mark Stephen James Beard - Wimborne, GB
David M. Tumey - San Antonio TX, US
L. Tab Randolph - San Antonio TX, US

A61M 1/00

604319

A system for stimulating the healing of tissue comprises a porous pad positioned within a wound cavity, and an airtight dressing secured over the pad, so as to provide an airtight seal to the wound cavity. A proximal end of a conduit is connectable to the dressing. A distal end of the conduit is connectable to a negative pressure source, which may be an electric pump housed within a portable housing, or wall suction. A canister is positioned along the conduit to retain exudates suctioned from the wound site during the application of negative pressure. A first hydrophobic filter is positioned at an opening of the canister to detect a canister full condition. A second hydrophobic filter is positioned between the first filter and the negative pressure source to prevent contamination of the non-disposable portion of the system by exudates being drawn from the wound. An odor filter is positioned between the first and second hydrophobic filters to aid in the reduction of malodorous vapors. A securing means is supplied to allow the portable housing to be secured to a stationary object, such as a bed rail or intravenous fluid support pole. A means for automated oscillation of pressure over time is provided to further enhance and stimulate the healing of an open wound. A means for varying pump drive frequency and a means for managing a portable power supply are provided to increase battery life and improve patient mobility.

6520982, Feb 18, 2003

Jun 8, 2000

09/590333

Thomas A. Boynton - Floresville TX
Royce W. Johnson - Universal City TX

KCI Licensing, Inc. - San Antonio TX

A61F 700

607104, 607114

A device for directly applying thermotherapeutic liquid to an area upon the surface of an afflicted patient, and methods of use thereof, are described. In particular a device for applying water-based liquid at a therapeutic temperature directly to an afflicted area in order to create a localized hyperthermia, is presented. The afflicted area may be either on the skin of the patient, or subcutaneous. The device is also affective for disinfection, irrigation, lavage, and the like, when employing a suitable solution. The liquid may also have a mild oxidizing effect, which, if greater upon afflicted than upon non-afflicted cells, would enhance the therapeutic effect in conjunction with the therapy herein described.