Antimicrobial materials
US5948385A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/602
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An antimicrobial material incorporated with a molecular halogen is provided. The antimicrobial material includes a plastic material and a molecular halogen entrapped within the plastic material. A directional release material is also provided in the present application. The directional release material allows for the control of the rate and site of halogen release. Still further, method of impregnating a plastic material are also provided.
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