Device for protecting an area of the human body
US8707962B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 3, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/15024
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for protecting an area of skin of a human body includes a plate. The plate includes a first face covered by an external layer and a second face opposite the external layer. The second face is configured to be applied onto an area of skin to be protected. The plate also includes a protective part made of a polymer gel and at least one adhesive part made of a polymer gel. The protective part is configured to ensure mechanical protection of the area to be protected and the adhesive part is configured to come into contact with the skin. The adhesive part has an adhesive power greater than an adhesive power of the protective layer to hold the plate on the area to be protected.
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