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1.

SMITHS DETECTION

      
Application Number 1236198
Status Registered
Filing Date 2014-06-06
Registration Date 2014-06-06
Owner Smiths Group PLC (United Kingdom)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Electrical and/or electronic apparatus and instruments for detecting dangerous and/or illegal goods, articles, particles and/or substances; detectors; electrical and/or electronic security and inspection apparatus and instruments; x-ray apparatus and instruments, not for medical purposes; scanners; scanning probes, other than for medical use; image processing, analysing, recording and/or transmitting apparatus and equipment; spectrometers, infra-red spectrometers, mass spectrometers and/or ion mobility spectrometers; meteorological apparatus and instruments; monitoring instruments, electrical and/or electronic monitoring apparatus and instruments; inspection systems (comprised of scanners, chemical detection devices, biological agent detection devices, radiation detection devices, nuclear material detection devices, explosive detection devices, other dangerous and/or illegal goods detection devices and/or computer-based image processing devices); chemical detectors; chemical identification devices; electrical and/or electronic devices for scanning people, baggage, parcel, cargo, vehicles and/or facilities; portable detectors for identifying and/or monitoring chemical hazards; wireless communications apparatus; computer software for use in inspection systems, detection devices and/or monitoring devices; apparatus and/or software for checkpoint security, checked baggage security and/or monitoring; computer software for remote control and operation of sensors; sensors; systems of interconnected sensors for communicating information related to the detection and identification of dangerous and/or illegal goods, chemical agents, biological agents, radiological threats, nuclear threats and/or explosives; systems of interconnected sensors for communicating image and weather related information for monitoring areas of interest; scientific apparatus and/or instruments; diagnostic apparatus and instruments, not for medical purposes; kits comprising molecular diagnostic systems for the analysis and identification of nucleic acid sequences, DNA amplification and analysis, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) detection and analysis; computer software; computer hardware; computer software and/or hardware for laboratory and medical analysis; kits comprising apparatus for the analysis and identification of nucleic acid sequences for medical and laboratory uses; parts and fittings for all the foregoing. Servicing, repair, maintenance and installation of apparatus and instruments for detecting dangerous and/or illegal goods, articles, particles and/or substances; servicing, repair, maintenance and installation of electrical and electronic security and inspection apparatus and instruments; servicing, repair, maintenance and installation of detectors, x-ray apparatus and instruments (not for medical purposes), scanners, scanning probes (other than for medical use), image processing, analyzing, recording and/or transmitting apparatus and equipment, spectrometers, infra-red spectrometers, mass spectrometers, ion mobility spectrometers, meteorological apparatus and instruments, radiosondes, meteorological stations; servicing, repair, maintenance and installation of apparatus and equipment for checkpoint security, checked baggage security and/or monitoring, namely, scanners, radiation detection devices, chemical detection devices, biological agent detection devices, nuclear material detection devices, explosive detection devices, other dangerous and/or illegal goods detection devices and/or computer-based image processing devices; servicing, repair, maintenance and installation of apparatus and instruments for detection and analysis of biological substances; servicing, repair, maintenance and installation of apparatus and equipment for the detection, analysis and/or verification of materials, all for use in the fields of security and threat detection; servicing, repair, maintenance and installation of apparatus and equipment for product authentication; information, advisory and consultancy services relating to all the foregoing. Training in the use of electrical and/or electronic apparatus and instruments for detecting dangerous and/or illegal goods, articles, particles and/or substances; training in the use of electrical and/or electronic security and inspection apparatus and instruments; training in the use of detectors, x-ray apparatus and instruments (not for medical purposes), scanners, scanning probes (other than for medical use), image processing, analysing, recording and/or transmitting apparatus and equipment, spectrometers, infra-red spectrometers, mass spectrometers, ion mobility spectrometers, meteorological apparatus and instruments, monitoring instruments, electrical and/or electronic monitoring apparatus and instruments, inspection systems (comprised of scanners, chemical detection devices, biological agent detection devices, radiation detection devices, nuclear material detection devices, explosive detection devices, other dangerous and/or illegal goods detection devices and/or computer-based image processing devices), devices for scanning people, baggage, parcel, cargo, vehicles and/or facilities; training in the use of portable detectors for identifying and/or monitoring chemical hazards; training in the use of sensors, systems of interconnected sensors for communicating information related to the detection and identification of dangerous goods, chemical agents, biological agents, radiological threats, nuclear threats and/or explosives; training in the use of systems of interconnected sensors for communicating image and weather related information for monitoring areas of interest; training in the use of diagnostic apparatus and instruments, not for medical purposes; providing training, workshops and seminars and remote online and telephonic instruction relating to the operation of apparatus and equipment for the detection of dangerous and/or illegal goods, chemicals, radiation, explosives and/or nuclear materials, the detection and analysis of biological substances, the analysis and verification of materials, and/or product authentication; educational services, namely, providing training, workshops and seminars relating to analysed substance spectra interpretation and the detection of radiation, chemicals, explosives, dangerous and/or illegal goods and/or nuclear material, the analysis of biological substances, the analysis and verification of materials and/or product authentication; information, advisory and consultancy services relating to all the foregoing. Product development services; product research services; scientific and technological services; research and development services; design services; testing and analysis of materials; remote detection and interpretation of chemical and/or explosive spectra, radiation and/or nuclear material; chemical analysis, research and testing services; technical inspection, research and testing services; technical data analysis; analysis of biological substances; analysis, testing and verification of materials; product testing; consulting services in the fields of chemical and/or explosive detection and spectra interpretation, radiation and/or nuclear material detection; technical support services, namely, technical advice to users concerning the operation of apparatus and equipment for the detection of dangerous and/or illegal goods, chemicals, explosives, radiation and/or nuclear materials, the detection and analysis of biological substances, the analysis and verification of materials, and/or for product authentication; troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing computer software problems; maintenance of computer software; safety technological testing services; safety testing of products; technical advice relating to safety; computer-aided diagnostic testing services; information, advisory and consultancy services relating to all the foregoing.

2.

SMITHS DETECTION

      
Application Number 167962700
Status Registered
Filing Date 2014-06-03
Registration Date 2017-07-26
Owner Smiths Group PLC (United Kingdom)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

(1) Electrical and electronic apparatus and instruments, namely, biological agent detectors, chemical detectors, explosives detectors, radiation detectors, nuclear material detectors, narcotics detectors, metal detectors for detecting dangerous and illegal goods, articles, particles and substances; biological agent detectors, chemical detectors, explosives detectors, radiation detectors, nuclear material detectors, narcotics detectors; metal detectors; x-ray apparatus for the security screening of people, luggage and cargo at airports, entrances to buildings, ports and borders; baggage, package, freight, vehicles and cargo x-ray imagers; drug detectors and contraband detectors; trace substance detectors; spectrometers, infra-red spectrometers, mass spectrometers and ion mobility spectrometers; meteorological instruments; radiosondes; apparatus for checkpoint security, checked baggage security and monitoring, namely, scanners, radiation detection devices, chemical detection devices, biological agent detection devices, nuclear material detection devices, explosive detection devices, narcotics detection devices, metal detection devices; digital signal processors; inspection systems, namely, scanners, chemical detection devices, biological agent detection devices, radiation detection devices, nuclear material detection devices, explosive detection devices, narcotics detection devices, and trace substance detection devices; fixed or mobile electrical and electronic devices for scanning people, baggage, parcel, cargo, vehicles and facilities, namely, scanners, chemical detection devices, biological agent detection devices, radiation detection devices, nuclear material detection devices, explosive detection devices, narcotics detection devices, and trace substance detection devices; portable electrical and electronic detectors for identifying and monitoring chemical hazards; computer software for use in inspection systems, detection devices and monitoring devices namely, computer software for use in cargo and freight inspection and handling used in the fields of security and customs and border protection, computer software for the recognition and identification of dangerous and illegal goods, articles, particles and substances used in the fields of security and customs and border protection, computer software which enables operators to identify threats, illegal goods, articles, particles and substances; computer software for use with security and inspection systems, scanners and screeners used for inspection of cargo at ports and borders, or used for automatic explosive detection at checkpoints where bags and personal belongings are screened to protect society, and computer software which provides real-time and historical data for analysis and reporting by airport operators to monitor the entire screening operation and the asset status remotely; computer software for remote control and operation of chemical and explosive detection sensors; systems of interconnected sensors for communicating information related to the detection and identification of dangerous and illegal goods, chemical agents, biological agents, radiological threats, nuclear threats and explosives, and for communicating image and weather related information for monitoring areas of interest; scientific apparatus, instruments and kits, namely, molecular diagnostic systems comprised of sequencers, spectrometers, sensors and computers for the analysis and identification of nucleic acid sequences, DNA amplification and analysis, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) detection and analysis; computer hardware for laboratory and medical analysis; laboratory assay kits for the analysis and identification of nucleic acid sequences for medical and laboratory uses (1) Servicing, repair, maintenance and installation of electrical and electronic apparatus and instruments, namely, biological agent detectors, chemical detectors, explosives detectors, radiation detectors, nuclear material detectors, narcotics detectors, metal detectors for detecting dangerous and illegal goods, articles, particles and substances; servicing, repair, maintenance and installation of biological agent detectors, chemical detectors, explosives detectors, radiation detectors, nuclear material detectors, narcotics detectors; servicing, repair, maintenance and installation of metal detectors, x-ray apparatus for the security screening of people, luggage and cargo at airports, entrances to buildings, ports and borders; servicing, repair, maintenance and installation of baggage, package, freight, vehicles and cargo x-ray imagers; servicing, repair, maintenance and installation of scanners for use in the field of security and threat detection; servicing, repair, maintenance and installation of drug detectors, contraband detectors, trace substance detectors, spectrometers, infra-red spectrometers, mass spectrometers, ion mobility spectrometers, meteorological instruments, radiosondes, meteorological stations; servicing, repair, maintenance and installation of apparatus and equipment for checkpoint security, checked baggage security and monitoring, namely, scanners, X-ray inspection systems, radiation detection devices, chemical detection devices, biological agent detection devices, nuclear material detection devices, explosive detection devices, other dangerous and illegal goods detection devices; servicing, repair, maintenance and installation of digital signal processors; repair of apparatus and instruments for detection and analysis of biological substances, namely, biological agent detectors (2) Training in the use of electrical and electronic apparatus and instruments for detecting dangerous and illegal goods, articles, particles and substances; training in the use of biological agent detectors, chemical detectors, explosives detectors, radiation detectors, nuclear material detectors, narcotics detectors, x-ray apparatus (not for medical purposes), scanners for use in the field of security and threat detection, scanning probes (other than for medical use); training in the use of image processing, analysing, recording and transmitting apparatus and equipment, spectrometers, infra-red spectrometers, mass spectrometers, ion mobility spectrometers, meteorological instruments, radiosondes, apparatus for processing images, computer-based image processing devices; training in the use of electrical and electronic monitoring instruments for use in the field of security and threat detection; training in the use of apparatus for checkpoint security, checked baggage security and monitoring, namely, scanners, radiation detection devices, chemical detection devices, biological agent detection devices, nuclear material detection devices, explosive detection devices, other dangerous and illegal goods detection devices; training in the use of inspection systems (comprised of scanners, chemical detection devices, biological agent detection devices, radiation detection devices, nuclear material detection devices, explosive detection devices, other dangerous and illegal goods detection devices and computer-based image processing devices); training in the use of fixed or mobile electrical and electronic devices for scanning people, baggage, parcel, cargo, vehicles and facilities; training in the use of portable electrical and electronic detectors for identifying and monitoring chemical hazards; training in the use of systems of interconnected sensors for communicating information related to the detection and identification of dangerous goods, chemical agents, biological agents, radiological threats, nuclear threats and explosives; training in the use of systems of interconnected sensors for communicating image and weather-related information for monitoring areas of interest; providing training, workshops and seminars and remote online and telephonic instruction relating to the operation of apparatus and equipment for the detection of dangerous and illegal goods, chemicals, radiation, explosives and nuclear materials, the detection and analysis of biological substances, the analysis and verification of materials, and product authentication; educational services, namely, providing training, workshops and seminars relating to analysed substance spectra interpretation and the detection of radiation, chemicals, explosives, dangerous and illegal goods and nuclear material, the analysis of biological substances, the analysis and verification of materials and product authentication (3) Product development services; product research services; scientific and technological analysis, research and testing services in the fields of security and threat detection; research, development and design services in the fields of security and threat detection; research and design of apparatus and methods for chemical detection, biological agent detection, radiation detection, nuclear material detection, explosive detection and other threat, dangerous and illegal goods detection, namely, biological agent detectors, chemical detectors, explosives detectors, radiation detectors, nuclear material detectors, narcotics detectors, metal detectors, and trace substance detectors; scientific testing and analysis of materials; computer-aided diagnostic testing services in the fields of security and threat detection; remote detection and interpretation of chemical and explosive spectra, radiation and nuclear material; chemical analysis, research and testing services; technical inspection, research and testing services, technical data analysis, all in the fields of security and threat detection; analysis of biological substances; analysis, testing and verification of materials; product testing in the fields of security and threat detection; consulting services in the fields of radiation, nuclear material detection, and chemical and explosive detection and spectra interpretation; technical support services, namely, providing technical advice to users concerning the operation of apparatus and equipment for the detection of dangerous and illegal goods, chemicals, explosives, radiation and nuclear materials, the detection and analysis of biological substances, the analysis and verification of materials, and for product authentication; troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing computer software problems; maintenance of computer software; safety testing of products

3.

Electrical connectors

      
Application Number 12497303
Grant Number 07841906
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-07-02
First Publication Date 2010-01-07
Grant Date 2010-11-30
Owner Smiths Group Plc (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Dent, Peter
  • Hynes, Paul
  • Anderson, John

Abstract

An electrical connector including a first and second assembly that are matable with one another by a sliding push fit to establish electrical interconnection between the two assemblies is disclosed. The first assembly includes a contact pin with a collar extending concentrically around the pin to define a recess therebetween, with the collar supporting on its inner surface a first resilient contact element. The second assembly includes a sleeve open at one end thereof such that the sleeve can be received in the recess of the first assembly, with the sleeve supporting on its inner surface a second resilient contact element. The two assemblies may be arranged such that, when the second assembly is inserted into the first assembly, the first resilient contact element makes sliding electrical contact with an external surface of the sleeve of the second assembly, and the second resilient contact element makes sliding electrical contact with the external surface of the pin of the first assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 24/00 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure

4.

Microwave circulators

      
Application Number 12479457
Grant Number 08058944
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-06-05
First Publication Date 2009-12-31
Grant Date 2011-11-15
Owner Smiths Group PLC (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Inglis, Malcolm William
  • Robertson, Grant David
  • Mcneill, Alan Alexander

Abstract

A microwave circulator having an outer metal housing with a cavity containing at least one magnet and an annular centring arrangement interposed between the outside of the magnet and the cavity. The centring arrangement includes first and second solid metal rings, the two rings having cooperating inclined faces arranged such that when a force is applied to urge the centring arrangement along the cavity, one ring is displaced outwardly into intimate contact with the inside of the cavity.

IPC Classes  ?

5.

TRACHEAL TUBES AND A METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

      
Application Number US2009002159
Publication Number 2009/126248
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-04-07
Publication Date 2009-10-15
Owner SMITHS GROUP PLC (United Kingdom)
Inventor Coates, Daniel, Jay

Abstract

A tracheal tube is made by the attachment proximate to its patient end an inverted cuff, so that the flash lines that result from the molding of the cuff is hidden from view, and any loose material from the flash lines of the cuff is trapped within the cuff, instead of falling into the patient. The smooth surface of the inverted cuff also prevents potential secretion buildup on the cuff and facilitates the cleaning of the tracheal tube.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 16/00 - Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators Tracheal tubes

6.

TUBES AND THEIR MANUFACTURE

      
Application Number GB2008004077
Publication Number 2009/087347
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-12-11
Publication Date 2009-07-16
Owner SMITHS GROUP PLC (United Kingdom)
Inventor Neame, Simon

Abstract

An end fitting (31) is formed at the patient end of an inner cannula (3) for a tracheostomy tube (1) by punching small holes (33) close to one end (34) of an ePTFE shaft (30). The end is then swaged to form an expanded region (30') and a preformed tubular insert (40) of a thermoplastic material is inserted to cover the holes (33) on the inside. An outer part (46) of the same thermoplastic material is then overmoulded on the outside of the shaft 30 so that its material (47) flows through the holes (33) and bonds with the inner insert (40), thereby securing the inner and outer parts together around the end of the shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

7.

Vapour generators

      
Application Number 12083151
Grant Number 08137437
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-10-04
First Publication Date 2009-05-28
Grant Date 2012-03-20
Owner Smiths Group PLC (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Atkinson, Jonathan Richard
  • Fitzgerald, John Patrick
  • Taylor, Stephen John

Abstract

A vapor generator system (1, 101) for an IMS (4, 104) or other apparatus has a chamber (9, 109) in which vapor is produced. A fan or other flow generator (6, 106) is connected to an inlet (8, 108) of the vapor chamber (9, 109) and its outlet (13, 113) is connected to an adsorbent passage (14, 114), such as formed by a bore through a block (15) of carbon. When the fan (6, 106) is on gas flows through the vapor chamber (9, 109) and the adsorbent passage (14, 114) to the IMS (4, 104) or other outlet, with little vapor being adsorbed in the passage. When the fan (6, 106) is off, any vapor molecules that escape to the adsorbent passage (14, 114) do so at a low rate such that substantially all is adsorbed and no vapor escapes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 53/02 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography

8.

ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS FOR MAKING A NEELDE VISIBLE FOR ULTRASOUND WAVES

      
Application Number GB2008003599
Publication Number 2009/063166
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-10-24
Publication Date 2009-05-22
Owner SMITHS GROUP PLC (United Kingdom)
Inventor Field, Stephen James

Abstract

A needle assembly comprises a metal needle (1) with a hub (13) and a marker in the form of a bubble-filled plastics rod (2) inserted within the needle. The rod (2) makes the assembly more visible under ultrasound observation when confirming correct placement of the needle (1) and is subsequently removed when correct placement has been confirmed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 19/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories for surgery or diagnosis not covered by any of the groups A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, e.g. for stereotaxis, sterile operation, luxation treatment, wound edge protectors(protective face masks A41D 13/11; surgeons' or patients' gowns or dresses A41D 13/12; devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body liquids A61M 1/00)
  • A61B 17/34 - TrocarsPuncturing needles

9.

MEDICO-SURGICAL TUBE ASSEMBLIES

      
Application Number GB2008001743
Publication Number 2008/145965
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-05-23
Publication Date 2008-12-04
Owner SMITHS GROUP PLC (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Solly, Caroline, Therese
  • Tookman, Neil, Adam

Abstract

A tracheostomy tube assembly has a flange arrangement (2) movable along the shaft (1) of the assembly and lockable at different positions. The flange arrangement has a gel- filled member (22) with a flexible conformable surface (26) providing substantially the entire surface contacting the skin. The flange has aperture (28) through which a tape can be extended for use in securing the assembly with the patient's neck. The gel-filled member (122) may be provided separately for use on existing tube assemblies.

IPC Classes  ?

10.

TRACHEOSTOMY DEVICES

      
Application Number GB2008000912
Publication Number 2008/113985
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-03-14
Publication Date 2008-09-25
Owner SMITHS GROUP PLC (United Kingdom)
Inventor Smith, Peter, Ryan

Abstract

A device for performing a tracheostomy has a shaft (10) with an expansible region (15) and an inner rod member (31, 65) that can be pulled rearwardly relative to the shaft by a screw mechanism (22) or a ratchet mechanism (60 to 78). The shaft has a passage (12) with a region (17) of reduced diameter. The inner member has an enlarged head (32) located forwardly of the region so that, when the rod is pulled rearwardly, its head is pulled into the region (17) of reduced diameter and causes the expansible region (15) to enlarge.

IPC Classes  ?

11.

MEDICO-SURGICAL DEVICES

      
Application Number GB2008000105
Publication Number 2008/090311
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-01-14
Publication Date 2008-07-31
Owner SMITHS GROUP PLC (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Field, Stephen, James
  • Hughes, Jonathan, Peter
  • Nash, John, Edward

Abstract

A tracheal tube (40) or laryngeal mask has a sealing cuff (41, 2) with a surface covered by a brush-like material (44, 24) provided by closely-packed fibres (25) between lmm and 5mm in length. The brush-like surface (44, 24) may be provided by coating the surface with an adhesive and using an electrostatic charge to draw fibres (25) to adhere to the adhesive.

IPC Classes  ?

12.

CUFFED MEDICAL TUBES

      
Application Number GB2007004879
Publication Number 2008/081163
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-12-19
Publication Date 2008-07-10
Owner SMITHS GROUP PLC (United Kingdom)
Inventor Coates, Daniel, Jay

Abstract

A cuffed silicone tracheostomy tube has two tapered recesses (17) and (18) on its outer surface in which opposite ends (7) and (8) of a resilient cuff 6 are bonded using an adhesive or solvent. Two shallow ribs (22) and (23) extend around the tube on the inner edge of each recess (17) and (18), projecting outwardly to prevent the adhesive or solvent spreading onto the inflatable portion (10) of the cuff (6). The cuff (6) has several shallow ribs (9) extending around the cuff and spaced along its inflatable portion (10) to promote even inflation.

IPC Classes  ?

13.

Analytical apparatus

      
Application Number 11883069
Grant Number 08829467
Status In Force
Filing Date 2005-12-23
First Publication Date 2008-06-19
Grant Date 2014-09-09
Owner Smiths Group PLC (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Clark, Alastair
  • Fitzgerald, John Patrick
  • Taylor, Stephen John
  • Turner, Robert Brian

Abstract

An IMS or other analytical instrument has a corona discharge needle (20) to ionize sample gases or vapours. A gate (3) is opened or closed to admit or prevent entry of the ions produced by the corona discharge to a drift chamber (4). The operation of the corona discharge needle (20) and the gate (3) are controlled such that the gate is open during at least two discharges, to admit faster ions produced by the most recent discharge together with slower ions produced by an earlier discharge.

IPC Classes  ?

14.

PNEUMOTHORAX TREATMENT APPARATUS AND METHODS

      
Application Number GB2007003321
Publication Number 2008/029109
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-09-05
Publication Date 2008-03-13
Owner SMITHS GROUP PLC (United Kingdom)
Inventor Hughes, Jonathan, Peter

Abstract

Apparatus for treating pneumothorax comprises a catheter (1, 101, 201) and a needle (12, 212) with a pointed tip (15, 215) removably received in the catheter. The catheter has a planar mount (3, 8) with an adhesive surface (9) or suture holes (8', 108') by which the catheter can be secured to the patient. A thumb pad 14 at the upper end of the needle (12, 212) enables pressure to be applied during insertion. The apparatus may include a visual or audible indicator (232, 237, 30, 35, 38, 39, 49', 50, 54, 57, 62, 66, 70, 73, 77, 80, 86) to indicate correct placement of the apparatus. A one-way valve (121) may be attached with the catheter (1, 101, 201) after removal of the needle (12, 212) to allow air to escape from the pleural cavity without allowing air to flow into the cavity via the apparatus.

IPC Classes  ?

15.

FLUID-FLOW CONNECTORS AND ARRANGEMENTS

      
Application Number GB2007003089
Publication Number 2008/023147
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-08-13
Publication Date 2008-02-28
Owner SMITHS GROUP PLC (United Kingdom)
Inventor Macmillan, Nicholas, Paul

Abstract

A suction arrangement includes a suction source (1) with a single inlet (13) and a connector (5) of caltrop shape with four interconnected ribbed ports 50 to 53, one of which (50) is connected to the suction inlet. The other three ports (51 to 53) are connected with tubing interconnections (15, 23, 33, 46) which each have a valve or the like (25, 35, 48) for blocking flow as necessary. The tubing interconnections connect with respective suction appliances including a suction outlet (41) above the cuff (42) of a tracheal tube (40), a tracheal suction catheter (3) and an oral suctioning catheter (2).

IPC Classes  ?

16.

DILATORS

      
Application Number GB2007002738
Publication Number 2008/009943
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-07-19
Publication Date 2008-01-24
Owner SMITHS GROUP PLC (United Kingdom)
Inventor Tupper, Stephen, Mark

Abstract

A tracheostomy dilator is curved along its length having a tapering patient end region (5) at one end and an oppositely curved handle region (7) at its opposite end. A passage (10) extends rearwardly along the dilator from its patient end (4) and opens on a side of the dilator at an opening (12) in the handle region (7). The passage (10) is blocked rearwardly of the opening (12) by an insert (2) with a forward ramp surface (23), which directs a guidewire (30). In use, one end of the guidewire (30) projects from the patient end (4) of the dilator and its opposite end extends along the outside of the handle region (7).

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 16/00 - Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators Tracheal tubes

17.

TRACHEAL TUBES

      
Application Number GB2007002742
Publication Number 2008/009947
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-07-19
Publication Date 2008-01-24
Owner SMITHS GROUP PLC (United Kingdom)
Inventor Tookman, Neil, Adam

Abstract

An endotracheal tube is sealed with the inside of the trachea by means of several flexible sealing discs (11 to 14) spaced from one another along the tube shaft (1) towards its patient end (4). The discs (11 to 14) are each dished with a concave recess (16) on their rear side and also have a radial slit (17) to allow expansion and contraction. A suction lumen (20) extending along the shaft (1) opens via an opening (21) located in the recess (16) of the uppermost disc (11) so that secretions collecting above the disc can be removed.

IPC Classes  ?

18.

RESPIRATORY ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A CARBON DIOXIDE DETECTOR

      
Application Number GB2007002383
Publication Number 2008/003928
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-06-26
Publication Date 2008-01-10
Owner SMITHS GROUP PLC (United Kingdom)
Inventor Pagan, Eric

Abstract

A respiratory valve assembly (1), such as in a manual resuscitator, has a carbon dioxide colour change indicator element (52) in a disc shape housing (50) arranged to clip onto a grove (59) on the valve assembly. Expiratory and inspiratory gas is supplied to the housing via two flexible tubes (60) and (61) extending side-by-side from the valve assembly (1) to the indicator housing (50) so that the indicator can be undipped from the valve and repositioned if desired.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 21/78 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator producing a change of colour
  • G01N 31/22 - Investigating or analysing non-biological materials by the use of the chemical methods specified in the subgroupsApparatus specially adapted for such methods using chemical indicators
  • G01N 33/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups

19.

MEDICO-SURGICAL TUBE ASSEMBLIES

      
Application Number GB2007002389
Publication Number 2008/003929
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-06-26
Publication Date 2008-01-10
Owner SMITHS GROUP PLC (United Kingdom)
Inventor Neame, Simon

Abstract

An adjustable flange for a tracheostomy tube has a locking assembly (25) with two C shape clamp arms (26) and (27) hinged together at one end (28). A lever (50) with a threaded stem (51) extends through the opposite end of one arm (27) and into a threaded aperture (32) in the other arm (26). When the handle (55) of the lever (50) is inclined out of the plane of the locking assembly (25) it can be slid freely along the tracheostomy tube (1) for positioning. The locking assembly (25) is locked in position by rotating the handle (55) down to lie in the plane of the locking assembly. The flange (20) has two wings (22) and (23) connected with a central plate (20) by webs (42) and (43) of reduced width so that the webs flex to allow the wings to be lifted readily.

IPC Classes  ?

20.

ENDOBRONCHIAL TUBE ASSEMBLIES

      
Application Number GB2007002011
Publication Number 2007/141487
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-05-31
Publication Date 2007-12-13
Owner SMITHS GROUP PLC (United Kingdom)
Inventor Noble, Andrew

Abstract

An endobronchial tube assembly has a shaft (10) with two passageways, which open into the left and right lungs respectively. A selector (2) at the machine end (20) of the assembly has a plate (50) with three apertures (52, 53 and 54), which is rotatable between front and base plates (30 and 60) both having two apertures (32 and 33, 61 and 62) communicating with respective passageways along the shaft (10) . When the rotatable plate (50) is in a central position, two of its apertures (52 and 54) align with respective apertures (32, 61 and 33, 62) through the other plates (30 and 60) so both passageways are open and both lungs can.be ventilated. To isolate one or other lung, the rotatable plate (50) is rotated to the left or right so that it blocks the apertures to one passageway and the other apertures open through the third aperture (53) in the plate.

IPC Classes  ?

21.

Fluid-gauging systems

      
Application Number 11392608
Grant Number 07843355
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-03-30
First Publication Date 2006-10-05
Grant Date 2010-11-30
Owner Smiths Group PLC (United Kingdom)
Inventor Davis, Andrew Ceri

Abstract

An aircraft fuel-gauging system has multiple gauging sensors in each tank divided into two groups. Each group of sensors connects with a respective processor. The processors are linked to provide a display in the cockpit to give an indication of fuel quantity derived from all the sensors. The two processors also provide separate, nominally-identical display indications of fuel quantity on a refuel panel on the exterior of the aircraft. The refueller can compare these two separate quantity indications with the flow meter in the fuel dispenser to confirm that the correct quantity has been dispensed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 21/00 - Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for

22.

SMITHS

      
Application Number 130521600
Status Registered
Filing Date 2006-06-13
Registration Date 2009-05-11
Owner SMITHS GROUP PLC (United Kingdom)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,

Goods & Services

(1) Security scanners for baggage, vehicles, freight, packages and people; x-ray equipment; trace chemical detectors; spectrometers; explosives and narcotics detectors. (1) Repair, maintenance and servicing of security scanners for baggage, vehicles, freight, packages and people, x-ray equipment, trace chemical detectors, spectrometers, explosives and narcotics detectors. (2) Custom manufacture of security scanners for baggage, vehicles, freight, packages and people, x-ray equipment, trace chemical detectors, spectrometers, explosives and narcotics detectors.

23.

SMITHS DETECTION

      
Serial Number 78722621
Status Registered
Filing Date 2005-09-28
Registration Date 2007-01-02
Owner Smiths Group plc (United Kingdom)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services

Goods & Services

Electrical and electronic apparatus and instruments for detecting articles, particles and substances, namely, biological agent detectors, chemical agent detectors, explosives detectors, particle detectors and narcotics detectors; electrical and electronic security and inspection apparatus and instruments, namely metal detectors; x-ray apparatus and instruments, namely, baggage, package, freight and cargo x-ray imagers; apparatus and instruments for scanning people, baggage, packages, containers and vehicles, namely scanners; x-ray scanning and imaging apparatus and instruments, namely, non-medical x-ray scanners and imagers; chemical and biological detector apparatus and instruments, namely, chemical and biological detectors; apparatus and instruments for detecting explosives, drugs, and contraband, namely, explosive detectors, drug detectors, and contraband detectors; trace substance detectors; spectrometer apparatus and instruments, namely, spectrometers, infra-red spectrometers and ion mobility spectrometers; meteorological apparatus and instruments, namely, radiosondes and meteorological stations and parts therefor Servicing, repair and installation of-- apparatus and instruments for detecting articles, particles and substances, namely, biological agent detectors, chemical agent detectors, explosives detectors, particle detectors and narcotics detectors, security and inspection apparatus and instruments, namely metal detectors, x-ray apparatus and instruments, namely, baggage, package, freight and cargo x-ray imagers, apparatus and instruments for scanning people, baggage, packages, containers, vehicles, namely, scanners, x-ray scanning and imaging apparatus and instruments, namely, x-ray scanners and imagers, chemical and biological detector apparatus and instruments, namely, chemical and biological detectors, apparatus and instruments for detecting explosives, drugs, and contraband namely, explosive detectors, drug detectors, and contraband detectors, trace substance detectors, spectrometer apparatus and instruments, namely, spectrometers, infra-red spectrometers and ion mobility spectrometers, meteorological apparatus and instruments, namely, radiosondes and meteorological stations Training in the use of apparatus and instruments for detecting articles, particles and substances, security and inspection apparatus and instruments, x-ray apparatus and instruments, apparatus and instruments for scanning people, baggage, packages, containers and vehicles, x-ray scanning and imaging apparatus and instruments, chemical and biological detector apparatus and instruments, apparatus and instruments for detecting explosives, drugs, and contraband, trace substance detectors, spectrometer apparatus and instruments, meteorological apparatus and instruments

24.

SMITHS

      
Serial Number 78722636
Status Registered
Filing Date 2005-09-28
Registration Date 2007-04-03
Owner Smiths Group plc (United Kingdom)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services

Goods & Services

Electrical and electronic apparatus and instruments for detecting articles, particles and substances, namely, biological agent detectors, chemical agent detectors, explosives detectors, particle detectors and narcotics detectors; electrical and electronic security and inspection apparatus and instruments, namely metal detectors; x-ray apparatus and instruments, namely, baggage, package, freight and cargo x-ray imagers; apparatus and instruments for scanning people, baggage, packages, containers and vehicles, namely scanners; x-ray scanning and imaging apparatus and instruments, namely, non-medical x-ray scanners and imagers; chemical and biological detector apparatus and instruments, namely, chemical and biological detectors; apparatus and instruments for detecting explosives, drugs, and contraband, namely, explosive detectors, drug detectors, and contraband detectors; trace substance detectors; spectrometer apparatus and instruments, namely, spectrometers, infra-red spectrometers and ion mobility spectrometers; meteorological apparatus and instruments, namely, radiosondes and meteorological stations and parts therefor Servicing, repair and installation of-- apparatus and instruments for detecting articles, particles and substances, namely, biological agent detectors, chemical agent detectors, explosives detectors, particle detectors and narcotics detectors, security and inspection apparatus and instruments, namely metal detectors, x-ray apparatus and instruments, namely, baggage, package, freight and cargo x-ray imagers, apparatus and instruments for scanning people, baggage, packages, containers, vehicles, namely, scanners, x-ray scanning and imaging apparatus and instruments, namely, x-ray scanners and imagers, chemical and biological detector apparatus and instruments, namely, chemical and biological detectors, apparatus and instruments for detecting explosives, drugs, and contraband namely, explosive detectors, drug detectors, and contraband detectors, trace substance detectors, spectrometer apparatus and instruments, namely, spectrometers, infra-red spectrometers and ion mobility spectrometers, meteorological apparatus and instruments, namely, radiosondes and meteorological stations Training in the use of apparatus and instruments for detecting articles, particles and substances; security and inspection apparatus and instruments; x-ray apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for scanning people, baggage, packages, containers and vehicles; x-ray scanning and imaging apparatus and instruments; chemical and biological detector apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for detecting explosives, drugs, and contraband; trace substance detectors; spectrometer apparatus and instruments; meteorological apparatus and instruments

25.

smiths

      
Application Number 003625993
Status Registered
Filing Date 2004-02-27
Registration Date 2005-05-20
Owner SMITHS GROUP PLC (United Kingdom)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services

Goods & Services

Electrical and electronic apparatus and instruments for detecting articles and substances; electrical and electronic security and inspection apparatus and instruments; x-ray apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for scanning people, baggage, packages, containers and vehicles; x-ray scanning and imaging apparatus and instruments; chemical and biological detector apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for detecting explosives, drugs, and contraband; trace substance detectors; spectrometer apparatus and instruments; meteorological apparatus and instruments; biometric apparatus and instruments; fngerprint scanners and printers; and parts and fittings therefor. Servicing, repair and installation of: apparatus and instruments for detecting articles and substances, security and inspection apparatus and instruments, x-ray apparatus and instruments, apparatus and instruments for scanning people, baggage, packages, containers and vehicles, x-ray scanning and imaging apparatus and instruments, chemical and biological detector apparatus and instruments, apparatus and instruments for detecting explosives, drugs and contraband, trace substance detectors, spectrometer apparatus and instruments, meteorological apparatus and instruments, biometric apparatus and instruments, and fingerprint scanners and printers. Training in the use of apparatus and instruments for detecting articles and substances, security and inspection apparatus and instruments, x-ray apparatus and instruments, apparatus and instruments for scanning people, baggage, packages, containers and vehicles, x-ray scanning and imaging apparatus and instruments, chemical and biological detector apparatus and instruments, apparatus and instruments for detecting explosives, drugs and contraband, trace substance detectors, spectrometer apparatus and instruments, meteorological apparatus and instruments, biometric apparatus and instruments, and fingerprint scanners and printers.

26.

smiths

      
Application Number 003393709
Status Registered
Filing Date 2003-12-19
Registration Date 2006-05-11
Owner SMITHS GROUP PLC (United Kingdom)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services

Goods & Services

Apparatus and instruments for training personnel in medical and surgical techniques; medical and surgical simulators; testing apparatus and instruments for biological applications; biological and body function sensors; software for medical infusion pumps; and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Catheters; cannulae; tubes and tubing; airways; tracheal tubes; introducers and obturators; intubation detectors; apparatus for forming a tracheostomies; face masks; laryngeal masks; connectors, couplings and adaptors for medical purposes; filters for medical purposes; humidifiers for medical purposes; heat and moisture exchangers; obstetric and gynaecological apparatus and instruments; blood, body fluid and tissue sampling apparatus and instruments; needles; syringes; guards for protecting needles and sharps; containers for used medical needles and used medical sharps; implantable ports and vascular access devices; medical and surgical drainage apparatus, instruments and containers; patient monitoring apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for warming infusion fluid; patient warming apparatus and instruments; medical infusion pumps; syringe pumps; medication reservoirs and cassettes; medical ventilators; medical resuscitators; pneumatically-operated medical instruments and apparatus; and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Custom manufacture, extrusion, repair and modification of medical, surgical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, all included in Class 37. Training, educating and instructing people in medical and surgical techniques and procedures, all included in Class 41.