Patents Assigned to ConvaTec Technologies Inc.
  • Patent number: 7741966
    Abstract: A proximity detection apparatus for a control unit for use in controlling a medical device, the proximity detection apparatus comprising: a detecting part and an emitting part; one part being located in the medical device and the other part in the control unit, so that when the control unit is attached to the medical device the detecting part detects the emitting part and instructs the control unit to select a first mode of operation and when the control unit is detached from the medical device, the detecting part does not detect the emitting part and instructs the control unit to select a second mode of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: ConvaTec Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne Lee Bonnefin, Henrik Landahl, Roland Larsson
  • Patent number: 7727188
    Abstract: The invention relates to a balloon catheter in which the balloon is mounted on the end of the catheter in a manner that creates a recess or pocket between the catheter wall and balloon wall. The recess or pocket opens toward the proximal end of the catheter. The rigid end of an introducer element or finger is received in the recess to attach it to the catheter. The distal end of the catheter, with the end of the introducer element in the recess, is inserted and positioned within the bowel by manipulating the introducer element or finger. After the catheter is properly positioned in the bowel, the introducer element or finger is withdrawn, detaching it from the catheter as the end of the introducer element slides out of the recess and then out of the bowel. The balloon is inflated prior to or after the withdrawal of the introducer element to anchor the end of the catheter in position within the bowel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: ConvaTec Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Fidelis Machado, Christopher Gregory
  • Patent number: 7722585
    Abstract: A drainable ostomy pouch has an outlet. Reinforcing members at the outlet are deformable by application of manual pressure at their ends to distend the outlet. The lateral edges of the reinforcing members may be offset, which encourages the reinforcing members to consistently bend away from each other. A peelable distributed mechanical engagement fastener secures the outlet in a folded condition. The fastener parts are hook-hook type plastic extrusions, and provide a snap-engagement. A security flap is foldable under the outlet when in its folded condition. The outlet is released in two stages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: ConvaTec Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Malcolm Falconer, Adrin Breakwell, Bret Weig
  • Patent number: 7723559
    Abstract: A wound dressing for post-operative sites requiring drainage includes a thin film or film/foam laminate layer with an adhesive applied to one surface thereof and an absorbent layer positioned on the adhesive surface. The dressing has an aperture to accommodate a drainage tube and a slit extending from the aperture to an outer edge of the dressing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: ConvaTec Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick G. Linnane, Helen L. Shaw
  • Publication number: 20090287130
    Abstract: A wound dressing comprising a layer in the form of a strip and comprising gel-forming fibers, the strip having longitudinal lines of stitches formed from a thread and transverse lines of stitches formed from a thread.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: ConvaTec Technologies Inc..
    Inventors: Bryony Jayne Lee, Stephen Michael Cotton