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Embroidery using soluble thread

US8074591B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 2007
Grant dateDec 13, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD05D2209/00
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A manufacturing process and resultant medical devices and components thereof wherein one or more individual laces (12) is placed within an embroidered structure (10) using an automated process allowing for the manufacture of embroidered surgical implants containing laces to be mass produced repeatably and cost effectively.

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