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New Body Waste Management Device A Business Opportunity. Background. Tisteron Ltd, Israel Company established to develop, patent & license the Body Waste Management Device idea Ron Chen, Founder & Inventor - Israel Moshe Goldwasser, Inventor/Consultant – Retired CEO of Avgol Inc.
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TisteronLtd) New Body Waste Management Device A Business Opportunity
TisteronLtd Background • Tisteron Ltd, Israel • Company established to develop, patent & license the Body Waste Management Device idea • Ron Chen, Founder & Inventor - Israel • Moshe Goldwasser, Inventor/Consultant – Retired CEO of Avgol Inc.
A DISPOSABLE WASTE CONTAINMENT ARTICLE AND A COMBINATION OF TWO ARTICLES WORN SIMULTANEOUSLY • CIP of Provisional Application Filed: 20.09.2006 • Full patent filed: 17.09.2007 • Granted April 19, 2011, Patent No US7927320 B2.pdf • Individual use of articles; • Liquid-impermeable outer layers, perimeter seal inward from outer perimeter; • Pulp-less absorbent layer; • Aperture for body waste intake; • Adhesive for securing to body; • Examiner recommended that a two-piece system be separated from patent and become a separate application. Tisteron submitted a separate application, which is expected to be granted. • Tisteron has also applied for PCT and approval is still pending. TisteronLtd Product patent
CANADA, MEXICO, BRAZIL, JAPAN, AUSTRALIA, ISRAELCANADA, MEXICO, BRAZIL, JAPAN, AUSTRALIA, ISRAEL • E.P.O. -U.K, GERMANY, ITALY, TURKEY, FRANCE, SPAIN, THE NETHERLANDS, BELGIUM, SWEDEN, DENMARK, POLAND TisteronLtd PCT & Other countries where patent was filed
Separate body waste collection • Articles worn singly or in tandem – Separate patent pending • Feces (bacteria) separated from urine • Only soiled device has to be changed • Support undergarment envisioned TisteronLtd Product Concept
Attaches w/gentle adhesive surrounding orifice, sealing article(s) to body • Less skin area to cleanse • Odors and fecal matter captured in “sealed” containers • Very thin and expands as fills • Very soft & compliant to shape of body • Simple manufacturing envisioned TisteronLtd Product concept (continued)
Carried out in geriatric ward of a leading nursing home in Israel, overseen by Mr. Goldwasser • The conclusion of trials in the nursing home was that the product is most effective for independent users suffering from incontinence TisteronLtd Observation trials
Suitable for collection of body waste by independent patients • Users can replace devices themselves independently more easily than a diaper when needed • More comfortable than diaper & releases less odors TisteronLtd Observation Trial – Independent Patients
Better protection against leakage (seepage) when attached properly • Less skin irritation, even with sensitive skin • Hydro gel adhesive functions even in the presence of contaminants TisteronLtd Observation Trial – Independent Patients
Dignity • Less leakage • Less odor (waste totally contained) • Less exposure of private parts (genitalia) • Comfort • Easily applied and removed (Hydro gel adhesive) • Low bulk • Enhanced mobility • Almost unnoticeable under clothing • Healthier, less damage to skin (Hydro gel adhesive/less skin exposed to waste) • Easily applied and removed • Less exposure to body waste • Less patient care cost, due to: • Longer wear time • Less space required for storage & disposal • Less skin health care expenses Tisteron Ltd Benefits/Advantages – User/Patient
Reduced Cost • Fewer devices used per day by patient • Less space required for new product warehousing • Less labor required for: • Changes • Clean-up • Laundry • Fewer dermatological problems • Less waste for disposal • Patients & caregivers are more content • Less foul atmospheric aromas in wards • Improved market competitiveness (more advantageous for patient/family) TisteronLtd Benefits/Advantages –Purchaser/Institution
Easily applied and removed • Less bulky • Less patient maneuvering required • Less clean-up • Skin • Garments • Bedding • Less leakage and odors after use • Used device totally enclosed in sealed bag • Less dermatological issues • Lower costs TisteronLtd Benefits/Advantages – Caregiver
User’s dignity Preserved • “Green” product • Less raw material consumed • Less waste for disposal • Use of “Green” materials in specifications & claims • Low volume, hence less transportation/unit, etc. • Fewer trucks • Less fuel • Less storage space • In summary – less costs with regard to: • Overall patient care • Materials, waste, transportation, storage, health, labor, etc. TisteronLtd Benefits/Advantages –Society
TisteronLtd Other possible applications Example of use during carotid artery operation – replacing catheter
Redesign apertures’ size and location • Redesign adhesive aperture measurements • Design devices with various containment volume capacity • Redesign device shape for better fit & convenience TisteronLtd Proposed Improvements
Absorbent layer carrier/over wrap feeding Glue application SAP application Over wrap folding Absorbent layer sealing & cutting Top sheet feed Hydro gel sticker cutting & application Cutting out aperture Backsheet feed Front & Backsheet merge Glue, seal & cut Product group completed & stacked (folded or unfolded) Packaging TisteronLtd Production Process – main steps
Tisteron Ltd Costing (Assumptions)
New business opportunity • Novel solution to real need • Patents granted & pending • Products assembled from readily available resources/technology • Optimization & commercialization open for discussion TisteronLtd Summary
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