Body protection article having a gelatinous material with a therapeutic additive
US6673054B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 1, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P17/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a vitamin additive such as Vitamin A, B12, C, D, E, incorporated into the thermoplastic material of a sock, glove or like body protection article. The thermoplastic material is preferably a block copolymer such as SEBS, SEPS and SEEPS copolymer. Additionally, the thermoplastic material can include natural oils such as grape seed oil, avocado oil, jojoba oil, canola oil, ceramides, aloe and olive oil.
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