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Composite article suitable for use as a wound dressing

US8454990B2 · kind B2 · utility

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49References

13Claims

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Assignee

Milliken & Company · US

Inventors

T. Andrew Canada · Campobello, US
Martin E. Cowan · Moore, US
Robert M. MacMeccan · Greer, US
Le Zhang · Beijing, CN

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 2, 2009
Grant date	Jun 4, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 2, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T442/2525
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A composite article comprises a fluid transport layer, a fluid retentive layer, and, optionally, a moisture vapor permeable film. The first surface of the fluid transport layer provides a fluid contacting surface. The fluid retentive layer is positioned so that the first surface layer of the fluid retentive layer is adjacent to the second surface of the fluid transport layer. The moisture vapor permeable film is positioned so that it is adjacent to the second surface of the fluid retentive layer. The composite article is suitable for use as a wound dressing.

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