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Topical negative pressure system with status indication

US8294586B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 2008
Grant dateOct 23, 2012
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 24, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2209/088
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus are disclosed for indicating a status of at least one operating parameter associated with a topical negative pressure (TNP) system. The method includes the steps of generating illumination from at least one LED, the illumination having at least one characteristic corresponding to a status of at least one operating parameter associated with the TNP system and being visible to a user.

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