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Antimicrobial bandage material comprising superabsorbent and non-superabsorbent layers

US8333743B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 2010
Grant dateDec 18, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 29, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2300/606
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention relates to methods and compositions for materials having a non-leaching coating that has antimicrobial properties. The coating is applied to substrates such as gauze-type wound dressings. Covalent, non-leaching, non-hydrolyzable bonds are formed between the substrate and the polymer molecules that form the coating. A high concentration of anti-microbial groups on multi-length polymer chains and relatively long average chain lengths, contribute to an absorbent or superabsorbent surface with a high level antimicrobial effect.

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