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

US7456331B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 2006
Grant dateNov 25, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2026

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  • 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, adhesive cushions, and transdermal drug delivery devices.

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