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Antimicrobial artificial nail composition and methods for preparing and using same

US7244418B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 17, 2002
Grant dateJul 17, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P31/10
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition for forming an antimicrobial artificial nail, a method for preparing the same, and a method for treating a microbial infection of a nail plate are provided. The composition comprises a binder component; a filler component which polymerizes to form an acrylic matrix subsequent to contact with the binder component; and an antimicrobial agent available for diffusion from the acrylic matrix.

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