Patents Assigned to VASCULAR FLOW TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
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Patent number: 11033377Abstract: A stent (1) comprising a tubular frame (2) comprising a first end (3) and a second end and a longitudinal axis (4) therebetween. The frame (2) comprises a plurality of struts (9) defining a generally cylindrical portion comprising a longitudinally extending helical fin (11) protruding radially inwardly and having a helix angle. The angle, relative to the longitudinal axis (4), of at least some of the struts (9) in the helical fin (11) is substantially aligned with the helix angle of the helical fin (11).Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2016Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Vascular Flow Technologies LimitedInventors: John Graeme Houston, William David Allan, Craig Maxwell Dunlop
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Publication number: 20200282129Abstract: A conduit arrangement (1) comprises distal and proximal ends (2,3) and two tubular lumens (10,11). Each tubular lumen (10,11) comprises a longitudinal axis extending between the distal and proximal ends (2,3) and independently permits fluid communication between the distal and proximal ends (2,3). The interior of each of the two tubular lumens is made from a biocompatible material. At least a portion of at least one tubular lumen (10, 11) is capable of imparting helical flow on fluid passing through said portion of the tubular lumen (10,11). The helical flow is spiral laminar flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2019Publication date: September 10, 2020Applicant: Vascular Flow Technologies LimitedInventors: John Graeme HOUSTON, William David ALLAN, Craig Maxwell DUNLOP
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Patent number: 10188532Abstract: An artificial or modified natural blood flow tubing has a helical-flow inducer to induce helical flow in such a fashion as to eliminate or reduce turbulence. One inducer is a tubular stent of expansible mesh having a helical vane.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2016Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Vascular Flow Technologies LimitedInventors: John Graeme Houston, John Bruce Cameron Dick, Peter Stonebridge
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Publication number: 20180147046Abstract: A stent (1) comprising a tubular frame (2) comprising a first end (3) and a second end and a longitudinal axis (4) therebetween. The frame (2) comprises a plurality of struts (9) defining a generally cylindrical portion comprising a longitudinally extending helical fin (11) protruding radially inwardly and having a helix angle. The angle, relative to the longitudinal axis (4), of at least some of the struts (9) in the helical fin (11) is substantially aligned with the helix angle of the helical fin (11).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2016Publication date: May 31, 2018Applicant: Vascular Flow Technologies LimitedInventors: John Graeme HOUSTON, William David ALLAN, Craig Maxwell DUNLOP
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Publication number: 20180117238Abstract: A conduit arrangement (1) comprises distal and proximal ends (2,3) and two tubular lumens (10,11). Each tubular lumen (10,11) comprises a longitudinal axis extending between the distal and proximal ends (2,3) and independently permits fluid communication between the distal and proximal ends (2,3). The interior of each of the two tubular lumens is made from a biocompatible material. At least a portion of at least one tubular lumen (10, 11) is capable of imparting helical flow on fluid passing through said portion of the tubular lumen (10,11). The helical flow is spiral laminar flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: Vascular Flow Technologies LimitedInventors: John Graeme HOUSTON, William David ALLAN, Craig Maxwell DUNLOP
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Patent number: 9763769Abstract: A tubular graft comprising an internal helical formation which imparts helical flow on fluid passing through the tubular graft. One end of the tubular graft is tapered from an inner base to an outer tip.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2014Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Vascular Flow Technologies LimitedInventors: Robert Gordon Hood, Craig McLeod Duff
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Patent number: 9737421Abstract: An artificial or modified natural blood flow tubing has a helical-flow inducer to induce helical flow in such a fashion as to eliminate or reduce turbulence. One inducer is a tubular stent of expansible mesh having a helical vane.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2012Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Vascular Flow Technologies LimitedInventors: John Graeme Houston, John Bruce Cameron Dick, Peter Stonebridge
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Patent number: 9649186Abstract: A tubular conduit comprising: a tubular portion made from a flexible material. There is an external helical formation extending around the exterior of, and parallel to the axis of, the tubular portion and defining a first region of the tubular portion. The external helical formation is for supporting the tubular portion. There is also an internal helical formation, protruding inwardly of the interior of the tubular portion and extending parallel to the axis of the tubular portion and defining a second region of the tubular portion. The internal helical formation is for imparting helical flow on fluid passing through the tubular portion. The first region does not extend throughout the second region.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2013Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Vascular Flow Technologies LimitedInventors: John Graeme Houston, Peter Arno Stonebridge
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Patent number: 9456891Abstract: A tubular conduit is disclosed. The tubular conduit comprises a tubular portion made from a flexible material and an axially extending external helical formation located around the outside of the tubular portion. The external helical formation is for supporting the tubular portion. Optionally the tubular portion also comprises an axially extending internal helical protrusion, which imparts a helical flow to a fluid passing through the tubular portion. It is preferred that the tubular conduit is a vascular graft.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2012Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: Vascular Flow Technologies LimitedInventors: Robert Gordon Hood, Craig McLeod Duff
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Patent number: 9067026Abstract: A vascular access graft (1) comprises an elongate conduit (2) having proximal and distal ends (3, 4). At least a portion of the elongate conduit (2) has a self-sealing property such that the portion remains impermeable after puncturing by a dialysis needle. The vascular access graft (1) also comprises a helical fin (6) projecting inwardly from the inner surface (5) of the elongate conduit (2) and extending parallel to the axis of the elongate conduit (2).Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2010Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: Vascular Flow Technologies LimitedInventors: Peter Arno Stonebridge, John Bruce Cameron Dick, John Graeme Houston, Robert Gordon Hood
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Patent number: 8999472Abstract: A tubular conduit is disclosed. The tubular conduit comprises a tubular portion made from a flexible material and an axially extending external helical formation located around the outside of the tubular portion. The external helical formation is for supporting the tubular portion. Optionally the tubular portion also comprises an axially extending internal helical protrusion, which imparts a helical flow to a fluid passing through the tubular portion. It is preferred that the tubular conduit is a vascular graft.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2012Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Vascular Flow Technologies LimitedInventors: Robert Gordon Hood, Craig McLeod Duff
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Publication number: 20140303713Abstract: A tubular graft comprising an internal helical formation which imparts helical flow on fluid passing through the tubular graft. One end of the tubular graft is tapered from an inner base to an outer tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: Vascular Flow Technologies LimitedInventors: Robert Gordon Hood, Craig McLeod Duff
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Patent number: 8758426Abstract: A tubular graft comprising an internal helical formation which imparts helical flow on fluid passing through the tubular graft. One end of the tubular graft is tapered from an inner base to an outer tip.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2006Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Vascular Flow Technologies LimitedInventors: Robert Gordon Hood, Craig McLeod Duff
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Publication number: 20130144377Abstract: A tubular conduit is disclosed. The tubular conduit comprises a tubular portion made from a flexible material and an axially extending external helical formation located around the outside of the tubular portion. The external helical formation is for supporting the tubular portion. Optionally the tubular portion also comprises an axially extending internal helical protrusion, which imparts a helical flow to a fluid passing through the tubular portion. It is preferred that the tubular conduit is a vascular graft.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2012Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: VASCULAR FLOW TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDInventor: VASCULAR FLOW TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
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Publication number: 20130129909Abstract: A tubular conduit is disclosed. The tubular conduit comprises a tubular portion made from a flexible material and an axially extending external helical formation located around the outside of the tubular portion. The external helical formation is for supporting the tubular portion. Optionally the tubular portion also comprises an axially extending internal helical protrusion, which imparts a helical flow to a fluid passing through the tubular portion. It is preferred that the tubular conduit is a vascular graft.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: VASCULAR FLOW TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDInventor: VASCULAR FLOW TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED