Patent ID: 8413812

Claim:
A method of using a portable negative pressure therapy apparatus comprising an upper portion and a lower portion separable from the upper portion, wherein the upper portion comprises a pump having a plurality of controls and indicators for operating the pump and the lower portion comprises a waste canister, the method comprising: enclosing the apparatus in a pouch; viewing at least some of the plurality of controls and indicators by moving a first flap and replacing the first flap upon completion of the viewing, wherein the pouch comprises a substantially clear first window panel configured to permit viewing of the plurality of controls and indicators and the first flap is configured to cover the first window panel; and viewing at least a portion of the canister by moving a second flap and replacing the second flap upon completion of the viewing, wherein the pouch comprises a substantially clear second window panel configured to permit viewing of the at least the portion of the canister and the second flap is configured to cover the second window panel.