USPTO Patent for Negative Pressure Vibration Wound Dressing Mechanism

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Published March 24th, 2026

Detected March 25th, 2026

Summary

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582759B2) for a negative pressure charged vibration mechanism for intermittent wound dressing vibration. The patent, assigned to Solventum Intellectual Properties Company, details a system for delivering negative pressure and vibrations to a wound site.

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued patent US12582759B2 for a novel negative pressure charged vibration mechanism for intermittent wound dressing vibration. The patent, filed on September 2, 2020, and granted on March 24, 2026, describes a system involving a dressing, a pad coupled to negative pressure and vibration sources, and a drape to create a seal. This technology aims to enhance wound healing by combining negative pressure therapy with localized vibrations.

This patent grant is primarily an intellectual property event and does not impose immediate regulatory compliance obligations on entities. However, it signifies a new technological development in wound care that may impact future product development and market competition for medical device manufacturers and healthcare providers. Companies operating in the wound care sector should be aware of this patented technology, particularly if they are developing or marketing similar devices.

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Negative pressure charged vibration mechanism for intermittent wound dressing vibration

Grant US12582759B2 Kind: B2 Mar 24, 2026

Assignee

Solventum Intellectual Properties Company

Inventors

Shannon C. Ingram, Christopher Allen Carroll, Benjamin Andrew Pratt, Justin Rice

Abstract

A system, apparatus and method for delivering negative pressure and vibrations proximate a wound site. The system comprises a dressing adapted to be fluidly coupled to the wound site and further adapted to translate vibrations to the wound site. A pad is coupled to a negative pressure source and to the dressing. The pad is also coupled to a vibration module. The system further comprises a drape covering the dressing and the pad and forming a seal between the wound site and the environment. The vibration module fluidly couples to the dressing and provides vibrations during application of negative pressure.

CPC Classifications

A61M 1/75 A61M 1/915 A61M 1/985 A61M 1/90 A61M 1/91 A61M 1/962 A61M 1/98 A61M 27/00 A61M 2205/3344 A61M 2205/103 A61M 2205/106 A61B 17/320068 A61B 2017/32007 A61F 13/05 A61F 11/045 A61H 23/0263 A61H 23/02 H01H 35/38 H01H 35/2614 H01H 35/346 H01H 35/00