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Coating for tissue drag reduction

US5621050A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 1995
Grant dateApr 15, 1997
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31786
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention relates to materials for medical or veterinary use that possess considerably improved properties with regard to friction. The invention also relates to the production of such materials from existing materials that possess suitable bulk properties, but inappropriate frictional properties. This invention also relates to a hydrophilic coating material that provides improved frictional properties.

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