Patents Assigned to SMITH & NEPHEW LIMITED
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Patent number: 11141521Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to apparatuses, systems, and methods for the treatment of wounds, for example using multiple wound dressings in combination with negative pressure wound therapy. A negative pressure would therapy apparatus can include a negative pressure source and a controller. The negative pressure source can include inlets configured to couple via fluid flow paths to wound dressings. The fluid flow paths can include pressure sensors configured to measure pressure in the fluid flow paths. The pressure sensors can include a first pressure sensor configured to measure pressure in the first fluid flow path and a second pressure sensor configured to measure pressure in the second fluid flow path. The controller can be configured to operate the negative pressure source and provide, based on measured pressure, indication of at least one operating condition associated with at least one of the fluid flow paths.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2018Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: T.J.Smith and Nephew, LimitedInventors: Victoria Beadle, Sarah Jenny Collinson, Mark Ellerington, Yeswanth Gadde, Edward Yerbury Hartwell, William Kelbie, Natasha Rose Middleton, Samuel John Mortimer, Stephanie Jane Noble, Gareth Walker, Fraser George Weedon, Jessica Winks
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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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Publication number: 20120023733Abstract: 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. A method of connecting an instrument to a driver.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2009Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW LIMITEDInventors: Matthew Cannell, Nicholas Turner
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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: D391481Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 1996Date of Patent: March 3, 1998Assignee: T. J. Smith & Nephew LimitedInventor: Stephen Oxley