Patents Assigned to Smith & Nephew United, Inc.
  • Patent number: 5654268
    Abstract: An adhesive cleansing solvent for removing medical adhesive from the skin comprises an oxyalkylene alkyl ether such as dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether and a liquid aliphatic hydrocarbon such as a mixture of C.sub.10-11 paraffins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1997
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew United, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Albert Norcia
  • Patent number: 5618556
    Abstract: There is described an adhesive dressing comprising a backing layer having a pressure sensitive adhesive layer over one surface thereof, a pad adhered to a portion of the adhesive layer a removable protector which covers the remainder of the adhesive layer and a conformable support layer which is lightly attached to the non-adhesive surface of the backing layer characterised in that the removable protector is provided with an aperture through which the pad is adhered to the adhesive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1997
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew United Inc
    Inventors: Owen L. Johns, Peter J. Metcalfe
  • Patent number: 5336207
    Abstract: A method for removal of a medical adhesive from the skin without irritation to the skin comprises applying to the medical adhesive on the skin an adhesive cleansing solvent comprising can oxyalylene alkyl ether such as dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether and a liquid aliphatic hydrocarbon such as a mixture of C.sub.10-11 paraffins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1994
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew United Inc.
    Inventor: Michael A. Norcia
  • Patent number: 5074944
    Abstract: A device and method for manufacturing a layered article having a beveled edge and including a flexible outer layer and an internal elastomeric layer. The device comprises independently operative bearing surfaces wherein a first surface exerts a first pressure on the article body and a second surface exerts a second pressure on the article edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1991
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew United, Inc.
    Inventor: Herbert M. Trenka
  • Patent number: 4942029
    Abstract: A medicated skin composition comprises a mixture of a copolymer of methylvinylether and methacrylic acid, isopropyl alcohol, citric acid ester plasticizer and 2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxydiphenyl ether. This composition is applied to the skin to form an antimicrobial barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 17, 1990
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew United, Inc.
    Inventor: Milton H. Scheps
  • Patent number: 4915227
    Abstract: A dressing delivery system comprising an adhesive-coated dressing, a release liner and a package are arranged such that the package acts as the means for applying the dressing to a skin area, with the opening of the package and the application of the dressing being accomplished in a single step. A simple method of preparing the dressing delivery system is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 10, 1990
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew United, Inc.
    Inventor: Owen L. Johns
  • Patent number: 4915228
    Abstract: A dressing delivery system comprising an adhesive-coated dressing, a release liner and a package are arranged such that the package acts as the means for applying the dressing to a skin area, with the opening of the package and the application of the dressing being accomplished in a single step. A simple method of preparing the dressing delivery system is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 10, 1990
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew United, Inc.
    Inventor: Owen L. Johns