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Composition for cushions, wound dressings and other skin-contacting products

US7217853B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 21, 2002
Grant dateMay 15, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L24/043
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A skin-contacting adhesive composition is described which has improved initial tack, long-term adhesion, water uptake and translucency characteristics and may be prepared by melt extrusion. Uses of these compositions are also described, for example, their use in wound dressings.

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