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Method for forming blood compatible, shear sensitive gels

US5525227A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 1995
Grant dateJun 11, 1996
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S516/928
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Method for forming blood compatible, shear sensitive gel formulations including a polydimethylsiloxane-polyethyleneoxide copolymer gelled with dibenzylidine sorbitol in the presence of water or alcohol. The gel formulations are useful for facilitating the separation of blood serum or plasma from the cellular portion of blood or as a thermoreversible shear sensitive substance.

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