Patents Assigned to Welland Medical Limited
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Patent number: 11400120Abstract: A composition comprising collagen and honey can be produced by addition of an aqueous solution of honey to an aqueous suspension of collagen. The composition is for use in medicine and particularly for use in the treatment of a wound. A method for treatment of a wound comprises administering the composition topically to the skin of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2015Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: WELLAND MEDICAL LIMITEDInventor: Arash Moavenian
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Patent number: 11116655Abstract: An ostomy bag has an inlet leading to a waste collection space defined by two opposing surfaces of two walls. The opposing surfaces are configured to separate on the introduction of waste through the inlet and in at least one of the walls there is at least one corrugation.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2014Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Welland Medical LimitedInventors: Kim Frampton, Paul Bird
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Patent number: 10864108Abstract: A flange extender for an ostomy bag comprises honey. In a preferred embodiment, the flange extender comprises a composition of hydrocolloid and medical grade Manuka honey and at least one release liner. Incorporation of honey into a flange extender provides additional adhesion to the skin of an ostomate and to a flange of an ostomy bag, increased wear time may possible and there may be reduced peristomal skin irritation. These advantages provide increased comfort for a user as well as reduced risk of infection through the antibacterial properties of honey.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2015Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: WELLAND MEDICAL LIMITEDInventor: Arash Moavenian
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Patent number: 10736481Abstract: A wipe comprises fibres selected from at least one of cellulosic material, polyvinyl acetate (PVA) or a combination thereof; together with a binder which is soluble in water at standard ambient temperature and pressure (SATP). The wipe can be flushed away and is suitable for carrying a solution. The wipe is especially suitable for carrying a solution for medical purposes.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2014Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: Welland Medical LimitedInventor: Rory Smith
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Publication number: 20200197213Abstract: A film for an ostomy bag has a first surface and an opposing second surface, the thickness of the film being the distance between each surface, and a plurality of projections are defined in the surfaces to provide a plurality of surface reliefs which are debossed and/or embossed into the film. The film makes minimal noise when one part of the film is moved in relation to another part of the film.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2018Publication date: June 25, 2020Applicant: WELLAND MEDICAL LIMITEDInventors: Kim Frampton-Vallance, Mark Newton, Padraig Troy, Barrie Mills
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Publication number: 20200030134Abstract: An adhesive flange (1) for an ostomy bag (4) comprises an adhesive first surface for facing the body of a user and a second surface for facing away from the body of a user said flange defining a general plane of reference a thickness thereof being defined in a direction perpendicular thereto. The flange has an inner edge which defines an opening (2) for receiving a stoma and an outer edge which defines a plurality of radial projections. A plurality of removable easy release liners (6) cover the adhesive until the ostomy bag is ready for use. The flange encourages an effective application of the ostomy bag by a user. The ostomy bag can be used to collect waste from a stoma of an ostomate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2018Publication date: January 30, 2020Applicant: WELLAND MEDICAL LIMITEDInventor: Jack HOPPER
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Patent number: 10413440Abstract: An ultra-thin highly conformable arc-shaped support film for a flange extender for an ostomy bag comprises a polyurethane film having an adhesive applied to at least one of a body facing surface and an ostomy bag facing surface, wherein the film has a thickness of about 5 pm to about 100 ?m and exhibits a high moisture vapor transmission rate even compared to thin films used for film dressings.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2014Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: WELLAND MEDICAL LIMITEDInventor: Arash Moavenian
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Patent number: 9883965Abstract: An ostomy device comprises an ostomy bag; a peristomal pad with a body-side adhesive surface and at least one belt attachment means interposed between the ostomy bag and the bag-side surface of the peristomal pad, wherein the device comprises at least one skin protection means.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2012Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: Welland Medical LimitedInventors: Paul Bird, Barrie Mills
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Patent number: 9539137Abstract: An ostomy bag (1) for receiving bodily waste comprising; an outer protective pouch (3) comprising a laminated material with an outer layer of water-impermeable material (15) and an inner layer of water-soluble material (13); an inner waste-collecting pouch (5) enclosed within the outer protective pouch (3) comprising a laminated material with an outer layer of water-soluble material (9) and an inner layer of water-impermeable material (7), and means (23) defining an orifice (19) to enable bodily waste to enter the inner pouch (5); wherein the outer protective pouch (3) is removeably sealed and both the outer protective pouch (3) and inner waste-collecting pouch (5) are of a structure which is weakened upon immersion in a toilet bowl to both become less buoyant such that the bag (1) can be flushed away.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2010Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: WELLAND MEDICAL LIMITEDInventor: Rory Smith
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Publication number: 20160235582Abstract: An ultra-thin highly conformable arc-shaped support film for a flange extender for an ostomy bag comprises a polyurethane film having an adhesive applied to at least one of a body facing surface and an ostomy bag facing surface, wherein the film has a thickness of about 5 pm to about 100 ?m and exhibits a high moisture vapour transmission rate even compared to thin films used for film dressings.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2014Publication date: August 18, 2016Applicant: WELLAND MEDICAL LIMITEDInventor: Arash MOAVENIAN
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Publication number: 20160151198Abstract: An ostomy bag has an inlet leading to a waste collection space defined by two opposing surfaces of two walls. The opposing surfaces are configured to separate on the introduction of waste through the inlet and in at least one of the walls there is at least one corrugation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2014Publication date: June 2, 2016Applicant: Welland Medical LimitedInventors: Kim Frampton, Paul Bird
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Patent number: 8740832Abstract: The invention provides a drainage bag assembly for receiving bodily waste; the drainage bag assembly comprising outer (6) and inner (12) bags secured to one side of a flange (2), the flange (2) being provided with means defining an orifice to 5 enable bodily waste to be received by the inner bag (12), and the flange (2) having connected to an opposite side thereof means for securing the drainage bag assembly to the body of a patient; the outer bag (6) being detachably secured by means of a peelable but non-repositionable adhesive to a first attachment zone (4) on the flange and the inner bag being detachably secured by means of a peelable adhesive to a 0 second attachment zone (16) on the flange, wherein the first attachment zone (4) surrounds the second attachment zone (16) and is non-overlapping therewith; and the second attachment zone (16) surrounds the means defining the orifice; and wherein the outer bag (6) can be removed or opened to permit access to the interior thereof and removal of the inner bag (Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2007Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Welland Medical LimitedInventors: Rory James Maxwell Smith, Paul Bird, Owen May
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Publication number: 20140046283Abstract: An ostomy bag including in an accessible wall 1 a closable exit aperture 5 and means 4 for selectively releasing accumulated gas through the aperture 5.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: WELLAND MEDICAL LIMITEDInventor: Paul Bird
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Patent number: 8343120Abstract: The invention provides an ostomy bag assembly including an outer bag and an inner bag secured to one side of a flange. The inner bag is removable to facilitate disposal. The flange has a polymeric backing film and a layer of bioadhesive for securing the ostomy bag assembly to the body of a patient. The flange includes an orifice to enable bodily waste to be received by the inner bag. The outer bag is detachably bonded to a first attachment zone on the flange and the inner bag is secured to a second attachment zone on the flange. The outer bag is mounted to the flange by an annular bonding element is formed from a multilayer polymeric material comprising first and second ethylene vinyl acetate layers and a polymeric support layer interposed there between. A method of fabricating ostomy bags is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2012Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Welland Medical LimitedInventors: Rory James Maxwell Smith, Paul Bird, Owen May
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Publication number: 20120234485Abstract: The invention provides an ostomy bag assembly including an outer bag and an inner bag secured to one side of a flange. The inner bag is removable to facilitate disposal. The flange has a polymeric backing film and a layer of bioadhesive for securing the ostomy bag assembly to the body of a patient. The flange includes an orifice to enable bodily waste to be received by the inner bag. The outer bag is detachably bonded to a first attachment zone on the flange and the inner bag is secured to a second attachment zone on the flange. The outer bag is mounted to the flange by an annular bonding element is formed from a multilayer polymeric material comprising first and second ethylene vinyl acetate layers and a polymeric support layer interposed there between. A method of fabricating ostomy bags is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: WELLAND MEDICAL LIMITEDInventors: Rory James Maxwell SMITH, Paul BIRD, Owen MAY
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Patent number: 8211072Abstract: The invention provides an ostomy bag assembly including an outer bag and an inner bag secured to one side of a flange. The inner bag is removable to facilitate disposal. The flange has a polymeric backing film and a layer of bioadhesive for securing the ostomy bag assembly to the body of a patient. The flange includes an orifice to enable bodily waste to be received by the inner bag. The outer bag is detachably bonded to a first attachment zone on the flange and the inner bag is secured to a second attachment zone on the flange. The outer bag is mounted to the flange by an annular bonding element is formed from a multilayer polymeric material comprising first and second ethylene vinyl acetate layers and a polymeric support layer interposed there between. A method of fabricating ostomy bags is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2009Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Welland Medical LimitedInventors: Rory James Maxwell Smith, Paul Bird, Owen May
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Publication number: 20110238024Abstract: The invention provides a drainage bag assembly for receiving bodily waste; the drainage bag assembly comprising outer (6) and inner (12) bags secured to one side of a flange (2), the flange (2) being provided with means defining an orifice to enable bodily waste to be received by the inner bag (12), and the flange (2) having connected to an opposite side thereof means for securing the drainage bag assembly to the body of a patient; the outer bag (6) being detachably secured by means of a peelable but non-repositionable adhesive to a first attachment zone (4) on the flange and the inner bag being detachably secured by means of a peelable adhesive to a second attachment zone (16) on the flange, wherein the first attachment zone (4) surrounds the second attachment zone (16) and is non-overlapping therewith; and the second attachment zone (16) surrounds the means defining the orifice; and wherein the outer bag (6) can be removed or opened to permit access to the interior thereof and removal of the inner bag (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2007Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicant: WELLAND MEDICAL LIMITEDInventors: Rory James Maxwell Smith, Paul Bird, Owen May
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Publication number: 20110054425Abstract: The invention provides an ostomy bag assembly including an outer bag and an inner bag secured to one side of a flange. The inner bag is removable to facilitate disposal. The flange has a polymeric backing film and a layer of bioadhesive for securing the ostomy bag assembly to the body of a patient. The flange includes an orifice to enable bodily waste to be received by the inner bag. The outer bag is detachably bonded to a first attachment zone on the flange and the inner bag is secured to a second attachment zone on the flange. The outer bag is mounted to the flange by an annular bonding element is formed from a multilayer polymeric material comprising first and second ethylene vinyl acetate layers and a polymeric support layer interposed there between. A method of fabricating ostomy bags is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: WELLAND MEDICAL LIMITEDInventors: Rory James Maxwell SMITH, Paul BIRD, Owen MAY
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Patent number: 7371270Abstract: An odor adsorbing or deodorizing filter which comprises a matrix or substrate impregnated with a mixture of particulate chemically modified activated carbon and particulate activated carbon, together with a binder. The filter may be incorporated into an ostomy collection bag, wound dressing, respirator, air conditioning unit or the like.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2004Date of Patent: May 13, 2008Assignee: Welland Medical LimitedInventors: Rory James Maxwell Smith, Paul Bird
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Publication number: 20060107642Abstract: An odour adsorbing or deodorizing filter which comprises a matrix or substrate impregnated with a mixture of particulate chemically modified activated carbon and particulate activated carbon, together with a binder. The filter may be incorporated into an ostomy collection bag, wound dressing, respirator, air conditioning unit or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2004Publication date: May 25, 2006Applicant: Welland Medical LimitedInventors: Rory Smith, Paul Bird