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Surface modified polymer beads

US6419830B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 2001
Grant dateJul 16, 2002
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/3192
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A polymeric resin is disclosed in the form of beads or particles having a coating thereon which renders the resin blood compatible. The resin comprises divinylbenzene monomer which has a porosity, pore size, and surface area suitable for absorbtion of unhealthy components of blood, such as &bgr;-2-microglobulin.

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