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Composite self-cohered web materials

US7604668B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 2005
Grant dateOct 20, 2009
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Expiry dateNov 6, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/681
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention is directed to implantable bioabsorbable non-woven self-cohered web materials having a high degree of porosity. The web materials are very supple and soft, while exhibiting proportionally increased mechanical strength in one or more directions. The web materials often possess a high degree of loft. The web materials can be formed into a variety of shapes and forms suitable for use as implantable medical devices or components thereof.

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