Oxidation-resistant coatings
US6752757B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2202/24
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method is provided for protecting a medical instrument and other articles adapted to be inserted into and removed for re-use from a human or animal body. A temporary coating of an oxidation-resistant material is applied to the instrument or part thereof to protect the instrument or part thereof over at least one sterilizing or disinfecting cycle. A suitable applicator for the coating includes a support medium loaded with the oxidation-resistant material
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