Chemical vapor deposition of antimicrobial polymer coatings
US7563734B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 11, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/2926
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
One aspect of the present invention is directed to antimicrobial surfaces comprised of hydrocarbon polymers with significant hydrophobic character which also contain an amino group with a pKa greater than or equal to about 8. In certain embodiments initiated chemical vapor deposition (iCVD) is used to coat a surface with an antimicrobial polymer.
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