Patents Assigned to T.J.Smith and Nephew, Limited
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Patent number: 10143784Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a system 10 for the application of topical negative pressure therapy to a site 18 on the body of a mammal. Some embodiments of the system 10 comprise a piston 22 and cylinder 24 device 12 having a self-contained power source for the generation of a reduced pressure and for aspirating the site 18. Some embodiments of the system 10 comprise a dressing 14 sealably surrounding the site 18 that can be operably connected to the device 12 by a conduit means 16 to apply the reduced pressure to the site 18.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2016Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: T.J. Smith & Nephew LimitedInventors: Edward William Walton, George Russell Walton
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Patent number: 9402742Abstract: A device for attaching to an object including a portion attached to an object, and a vacuum generating means for generating a vacuum between the object and the portion to thereby attach the object to the device.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2011Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: T.J. Smith & Nephew LimitedInventor: Matthew Cannell
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Patent number: 9050110Abstract: A device (1) for connecting an instrument to a driver, the device comprising: a first connector (3) having at least two protrusions connectable, in use, to the instrument; a mechanism for moving the protrusions between a connected and a disconnected position; and a second connector (17) for connecting the device (1) to the driver, in use. Also disclosed is a method of connecting an instrument to a driver.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2009Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: T. J. Smith & Nephew LimitedInventors: Matthew Cannell, Nicholas Turner
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Patent number: 8834478Abstract: A device (1) for connecting to an implant (16), comprising: at least two protrusions (8, 9) connectable, in use, to at least one indentation (20) in the implant; and a mechanism for moving the protrusions between a connected and a disconnected position. An implant (16) comprising a body (17) having at least one indentation (20) disposed within the body, wherein, in use, the at least one indentation receives at least two protrusions (8, 9) of a device (1) for connecting to the implant (16) such that the implant is clamped by the device. A method of connecting an implant (16) to a device (1).Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2009Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: T. J. Smith & Nephew LimitedInventors: Nicholas Robert Turner, Matthew Cannell
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Patent number: 8808391Abstract: A femoral implant for fitting to a resected femur comprises a section having a frustoconical external form, a stem part extending away from the section to a distal end of the implant, and a femoral head extending directly away from the section to the proximal end of the implant. The implant could have the femoral head integral with the section, or as a separate component secured thereto, with the stem being a separate one piece component incorporating the section.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2012Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: T.J. Smith & Nephew, LimitedInventor: Derek James Wallace Mcminn
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Patent number: 8808259Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a system 10 for the application of topical negative pressure therapy to a site 18 on the body of a mammal. Some embodiments of the system 10 comprise a piston 22 and cylinder 24 device 12 having a self-contained power source for the generation of a reduced pressure and for aspirating the site 18. Some embodiments of the system 10 comprise a dressing 14 sealably surrounding the site 18 that can be operably connected to the device 12 by a conduit means 16 to apply the reduced pressure to the site 18.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2008Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: T.J. Smith & Nephew LimitedInventors: Edward William Walton, George Russell Walton
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Patent number: 8764844Abstract: An implant stem (1, 2) for implantation in a femur, comprising: a base portion (3) disposed at the proximal end (4) of the stem and a stem portion (5) extending to the distal end (6) of the stem, wherein the base portion (3) has an engagement means (7) for engaging, in use, with the resected end of the femur. An implant comprising such a stem (1, 2) and a head. A method for implanting such implants in a femur.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2008Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: T.J. Smith & Nephew, LimitedInventors: Derek James Wallace McMinn, Thomas Burton Pynsent
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Publication number: 20130123933Abstract: A femoral implant for fitting to a resected femur comprises a section having a frustoconical external form, a stem part extending away from the section to a distal end of the implant, and a femoral head extending directly away from the section to the proximal end of the implant. The implant could have the femoral head integral with the section, or as a separate component secured thereto, with the stem being a separate one piece component incorporating the section.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: T. J. Smith & Nephew LimitedInventor: Derek James Wallace McMinn
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Patent number: 8277514Abstract: A component, e.g. a prosthetic ball and socket joint like an acetabular cup of a prosthetic joint, having a male or female location feature in a surface thereof for mutual interfit with a fixing member of a fixing assembly for securing the fixing member to the surface of the component and optionally for securing the component to a second component by means of a fixing screw.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2011Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: T. J. Smith & Nephew LimitedInventors: Roger William Frank Ashton, Derek James Wallace McMinn
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Publication number: 20120029650Abstract: An implant, comprising: a head having a central axis; and a stem having a stem axis, wherein the head central axis and the stem axis are not co-linear. A method for resurfacing a femoral head, comprising the steps of: providing an implant according to the present invention; and implanting the implant with reference to the centre of the femoral neck.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2009Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: T.J. SMITH & NEPHEW LIMITEDInventor: Warwick J.M. Bruce
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Patent number: 7947083Abstract: A component, e.g. a prosthetic ball and socket joint like an acetabular cup (11) of a prosthetic joint, having a male or female location feature (15) in a surface thereof for mutual interfit with a fixing member (12) of a fixing assembly for securing the fixing member to the surface of the component and optionally for securing the component to a second component by means of a fixing screw (13).Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2004Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: T. J. Smith & Nephew LimitedInventors: Roger William Frank Ashton, Derek James Wallace Mc Minn
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Publication number: 20110060342Abstract: A device (1) for connecting to an implant (16), comprising: at least two protrusions (8, 9) connectable, in use, to at least one indentation (20) in the implant; and a mechanism for moving the protrusions between a connected and a disconnected position. An implant (16) comprising a body (17) having at least one indentation (20) disposed within the body, wherein, in use, the at least one indentation receives at least two protrusions (8, 9) of a device (1) for connecting to the implant (16) such that the implant is clamped by the device. A method of connecting an implant (16) to a device (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2009Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: T J SMITH & NEPHEW LIMITEDInventors: Nicholas Robert Turner, Matthew Cannell
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Publication number: 20110015755Abstract: A femoral implant for fitting to a resected femur comprises a section having a frustoconical external form, a stem part extending away from the section to a distal end of the implant, and a femoral head extending directly away from the section to the proximal end of the implant. The implant could have the femoral head integral with the section, or as a separate component secured thereto, with the stem being a separate one piece component incorporating the section.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2010Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: T.J. Smith & Nephew LimitedInventor: Derek James Wallace McMinn
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Publication number: 20100262094Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a system 10 for the application of topical negative pressure therapy to a site 18 on the body of a mammal. Some embodiments of the system 10 comprise a piston 22 and cylinder 24 device 12 having a self-contained power source for the generation of a reduced pressure and for aspirating the site 18. Some embodiments of the system 10 comprise a dressing 14 sealably surrounding the site 18 that can be operably connected to the device 12 by a conduit means 16 to apply the reduced pressure to the site 18.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2008Publication date: October 14, 2010Applicant: T.J. SMITH & NEPHEW, LIMITEDInventors: Edward William Walton, George Russell Walton
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Publication number: 20100100022Abstract: The invention relates to a wound dressing, a method of manufacturing a wound dressing, and in particular to a material for use as and in a wound dressing. A wound dressing can comprise a material movable between an initial conformation and an expanded conformation resulting from applying an extensive force to the material, such that removal of the extensive force can cause a contraction of the material toward a center of a wound. In addition, the wound dressing can comprise a retaining mechanism removably coupled to the material and configured to retain the material in the expanded conformation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2007Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: T.J. SMITH & NEPHEW, LIMITEDInventors: Bryan Greener, Allan Freedline
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Patent number: D509587Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2003Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: T.J. Smith & Nephew LimitedInventors: Derek James Wallace McMinn, Roger William Frank Ashton
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Patent number: D514699Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2003Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: T. J. Smith & Nephew LimitedInventor: Gillian Beckwith
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Patent number: RE31886Abstract: This invention relates to a moisture-vapor-permeable pressure-sensitive adhesive material for use on animal skin and nails, e.g. a surgical drape, suture strip or sheet, adhesive dressing, bandage, plaster, strapping tape, decorative nail covering, or decorative cosmetic product. The adhesive material comprises a backing material, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive on at least substantially the whole of the body adhering portion of at least one surface of said backing material, both said backing material and said adhesive being moisture-vapor-permeable and unaffected by water and at least one of said backing material and said adhesive comprising a synthetic polymer and .Iadd.both said backing material and said adhesive .Iaddend.being continuous and nonpermeable to liquid water, said adhesive material having a moisture vapor permeability of at least 300 g./sq. meter/24 hours/40.degree. C./80 percent RH.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 1983Date of Patent: May 14, 1985Assignee: T. J. Smith & Nephew LimitedInventor: Martin E. Hodgson
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Patent number: RE31887Abstract: This invention relates to a moisture-vapor-permeable pressure-sensitive adhesive material for use on animal skin and nails, e.g. a surgical drape, suture strip or sheet, adhesive dressing, bandage, plaster, strapping tape, decorative nail covering, or decorative cosmetic product. The adhesive material comprises a backing material and a pressure-sensitive adhesive on at least substantially the whole of the body adhering portion of at least one surface of said backing material, both said backing material and said adhesive being moisture-vapor-permeable and unaffected by water and at least one of said backing material and said adhesive comprising a synthetic polymer and .Iadd.both said backing material and said adhesive .Iaddend.being continuous and nonpermeable to liquid water, said adhesive material having a moisture vapor permeability of at least 300 g/sq. meter/24 hours/40.degree. C./80 percent RH.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1980Date of Patent: May 14, 1985Assignee: T. J. Smith & Nephew LimitedInventor: Martin E. Hodgson
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Patent number: D391481Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 1996Date of Patent: March 3, 1998Assignee: T. J. Smith & Nephew LimitedInventor: Stephen Oxley