Fibrous constructs with therapeutic material particles

US12310987B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Merit Medical Systems, Inc. · US

Inventors

• John William Hall · North Salt Lake, US
• Wayne Mower · Bountiful, US
• John Hellgeth · Murray, US
• Rachel Lynn Oberg · North Salt Lake, US
• Doug Friedrichs · Salt Lake City, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 25, 2022
• Grant date: May 27, 2025
• Expiry date: Feb 25, 2042

Classification

• Technology area (CPC D): Textiles; Paper
• CPC primary: D10B2509/00
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Sheets of material used in medical devices and filters are disclosed. The sheets may include a fibrous mat including a plurality of microfibers. The microfibers may include a polymer matrix and a plurality of additive particles. The additive particles may include carbon material particles, therapeutic micro particles, and any combination thereof. Medical devices and filters that use the sheets are disclosed. Methods of producing the sheets are also disclosed.