| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 427200310 | Flexible web, sheet, film, or filament base (e.g., fabric, bandage, suture, transdermal patch, orthopedic cast tape) | 35 |
| 20080220149 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING PROTEIN ON SURFACES - The use of NIPAM polymers to prevent or reduce the formation of protein deposits on the surfaces of medical devices is described. The invention is particularly directed to reduction of the adsorption of proteins on surfaces of contact lenses and other medical prosthetics. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20090011117 | METHODS FOR TEXTURING A SURFACE OF AN ENDOVASCULAR IMPLANT - A method for fabricating an endovascular implant includes providing a mold having a controlled topography. A wire is positioned about at least a portion of the mold. A polymeric material coating is applied to cover at least a portion of the mold. The wire and the polymeric material coating are released from the mold, wherein the polymeric material coating has a controlled topography at least partially replicating the controlled topography of the mold. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090061073 | CAST COATING DEVICE - The present invention refers to a cast coating device for manufacturing cast coated paper and/or paperboard, comprising a cast coating cylinder for treating a coated base paper, the cast coating cylinder comprising a supporting material and at least one coating applied to the supporting material, characterized in that according to DIN 50133 the coating has a hardness value of 1000 HV or more, as well as to a process of manufacturing a cast coated paper. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090074946 | Method for Preparing a Textile Material and a Textile Material Thus Prepared and Produced - The present invention is directed towards a method for preparing and/or treating a fluid and/or moister absorbing basic material ( | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090136651 | Method of Manufacturing Fibrous Hemostatic Bandages - A method of manufacturing a sturdy and pliable fibrous hemostatic dressing by making fibers that maximally expose surface area per unit weight of active ingredients as a means for aiding in the clot forming process and as a means of minimizing waste of active ingredients. The method uses a rotating object to spin off a liquid biocompatible fiber precursor, which is added at its center. Fibers formed then deposit on a collector located at a distance from the rotating object creating a fiber layer on the collector. An electrical potential difference is maintained between the rotating disk and the collector. Then, a liquid procoagulation species is introduced at the center of the rotating disk such that it spins off the rotating disk and coats the fibers. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090252861 | NEW ANTIMICROBIAL MATERIAL - The present invention relates to an antimicrobial material comprising sheet of fabric and- metallic salt crystals embedded in an adhesive material covering the sheet of fabric. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090269481 | COATING APPLICATION SYSTEM WITH SHAPED MANDREL - The invention relates to systems and methods for applying coatings to devices. In an embodiment, the invention includes a coating apparatus including a mandrel having a lengthwise axis and an exterior surface, the exterior surface of the mandrel defining a plurality of channels disposed parallel to the lengthwise axis, the mandrel configured to rotate around the lengthwise axis; and a spray head configured to direct a stream of material at the mandrel. In an embodiment the invention includes a method of applying a coating to a medical device. Other embodiments are also included herein. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20100028527 | Process for Coating Dental Tape - This present invention relates to a process for evenly and uniformly coating textured tape (e.g., dental tape). | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100075020 | METHODS FOR COATING FILAMENTS - A method for applying a coating composition to filaments whereby filaments are wrapped about an outer perimeter of a drum. The filament-wrapped drum is placed within a dip tank, the dip tank including a coating composition, and a least a portion of the filaments are thereby coated. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100233352 | Brachytherapy Devices and Related Methods and Computer Program Products - A low-dose-rate (LDR) brachytherapy device having a spatiotemporal radiation profile includes an elongated body having a radioactive material in a spatial pattern to provide a spatial radiation profile with a radiation intensity that varies along a length of the elongated body. The radioactive material includes at least first and second radioisotopes having at least first and second respective decay profiles that together provide a temporal radiation profile that is different from the first and second decay profiles. The spatial radiation profile and the temporal radiation profile form a net spatiotemporal radiation profile configured to provide a radiotherapy plan for a patient. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100330261 | METHOD OF ATTACHING AN ANTIMICROBIAL CATIONIC POLYELECTROLYTE TO THE SURFACE OF A SUBSTRATE - A method of bonding an antimicrobial cationic polyelectrolyte to the surface of a substrate is described, wherein the antimicrobial thus attached to the substrate provides the substrate with antimicrobial properties, and at least a portion of the bonded antimicrobial is substantially non-leachable during normal conditions of use and storage. A method of manufacturing an antimicrobial material is described which comprises exposure of the substrate to a solution of antimicrobial cationic polyelectrolyte, followed by drying the exposed substrate thoroughly to impart a non-leaching property to at least a portion of the antimicrobial cationic polyelectrolytes. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110076387 | METHOD FOR IMPARTING ANTIBIOTIC ACTIVITY TO THE SURFACE OF A SOLID SUBSTRATE - The present invention relates to a method for imparting antibiotic activity to a surface of a solid substrate by exposing a solid substrate composition to conditions suitable for covalent grafting and thermal polymerization of the substrate. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110183064 | Method For Coating Medication On Medical Article - A method for coating medication for a medical product is disclosed. A technique for coating gel in a viscous semisolid state is provided to facilitate coating of medication. Coating of medication on an article can be facilitated using gel, and coating of medication on an article such as an article made of silk and an article made of polypropylene can be further facilitated. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110236562 | FILM PREPARATION AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING THE SAME - An object is to provide a film preparation comprising a polymer harmless to living bodies and being highly adhesive to the skin; and a film preparation further containing a pharmaceutically active oily ingredient and being highly adhesive to the skin. More specifically, provided is a film preparation comprising a drug, a wetly shear-triturated low-substituted cellulose ether having a molar substitution of from 0.05 to 1.0 per anhydrous glucose unit, and a water-soluble cellulose ether, and having 100 minutes or greater of adhesion ability to the skin. The preparation becomes a skin-adhesive hydrous sheet having excellent skin adhesion after it is wet with water as it is used. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110274824 | HIGH STRENGTH SUTURE COATED WITH RGD PEPTIDE - A high strength surgical suture material with improved tie down characteristics and tissue compliance formed of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) yarns, the suture being coated with arginine-glycine-aspartate (RGD) peptide. The suture has exceptional strength, is ideally suited for most orthopedic procedures, and can be attached to a suture anchor or a curved needle. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110287170 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING PARTICULATE - The present disclosure relates to a particulate feeding apparatus for applying particulate, such as super-absorbent materials, to a substrate, such as a fibrous web. The apparatus may include a feeder tube for the powder and a rotary gate valve, including one or more holes, which may then intermittently feed particulate to an eductor or venturi nozzle which is located in an air stream. The rotary valve provides an intermittent supply of particulate to a relatively low pressure zone at the nozzle formed by the venturi action of the passing air stream and the particulate may be distributed precisely where desired. A process for delivering powder to a substrate in precise amounts and distribution patterns is also disclosed. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20120121793 | NANOSCALE COLLAGEN PARTICLES AND MEMBRANES - Nano scale collagen particles can be obtained from an embrittling and attrition process that reduces the size of collagen particles to the nano scale. These nano scale collagen particles have many favorable properties such as providing beneficial and enhanced properties for cell seeding and wound healing. The nano scale collagen particles can be included in biocompatible (e.g., biostable or biodegradable) compositions and are useful for wound treatment and management, as well as in cell cultures and tissue engineering implants. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120156361 | METHOD FOR COATING SILICONE HYDROGELS - The invention relates to a process for producing biomedical articles, in particular, silicone hydrogel contact lenses having durable hydrophilic chitosan coating. The chitosan coating is covalently attached to the medical device by performing a crosslinking reaction between chitosan and the carboxylic groups on the surface of a medical device directly in a sealed package during autoclave. The coated biomedical articles obtainable by the process of the invention have desirable characteristics regarding adherence to the substrate, durability, hydrophilicity, wettability, biocompatibility and permeability and are thus especially useful in the field of ophthalmic devices. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120171355 | Method of Manufacturing Fibrous Hemostatic Bandages - A method of manufacturing a sturdy and pliable fibrous hemostatic dressing by making fibers that maximally expose surface area per unit weight of active ingredients as a means for aiding in the clot forming process and as a means of minimizing waste of active ingredients. The method uses a rotating object to spin off a liquid biocompatible fiber precursor, which is added at its center. Fibers formed then deposit on a collector located at a distance from the rotating object creating a fiber layer on the collector. An electrical potential difference is maintained between the rotating disk and the collector. Then, a liquid procoagulation species is introduced at the center of the rotating disk such that it spins off the rotating disk and coats the fibers. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120213912 | METHOD FOR PREVENTING THE CRYSTALLISATION OF PHARMACEUTICALS IN A POLYMER FILM - The invention relates to a method for preventing the crystallization of a pharmaceutical in a polymer film, wherein the solvent-containing coating compound, which comprises a matrix-forming polymer or polymer mixture and at least one pharmaceutical and is spread to produce the polymer film, is temporarily dried at temperatures that is at least 10° C. above the melting temperature of the pharmaceutical contained in the coating compound. The maximum temperature is thus higher than that which is required for mere drying and obviates the need for an additional, time-consuming and expensive work step. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20130022734 | PRODUCTION METHOD FOR MEDICAL PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE TAPE OR SHEET - In the method for producing a medical pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet of the invention, a water dispersion-type copolymer solution having a specific composition is used. Therefore, the problem caused by high thixotropy can be eliminated and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer can be relatively easily formed on a porous substrate by a direct method. In addition, when the medical pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet obtained by the method of the invention is attached to the skin surface, skin adhesion and tube fixing are excellent and at the same time, irritation to skin is low. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130029030 | METHOD FOR PROMOTION OF HEMOSTASIS AND/OR WOUND HEALING - The present invention relates to a matrix material comprising a pharmaceutical composition such as a matrix material with a pharmaceutical composition applied by ultrasonic spray technology on the surface. In one embodiment the pharmaceutical composition comprises thromb in. The invention further describes a method for making the matrix material which has a pharmaceutical composition coated onto the surface of the matrix material using ultrasonic spray technology. In one specific embodiment the invention also relates to the use of said matrix material for promotion of hemostasis and/or wound healing. The invention also relates to a kit-of-parts comprising a matrix with a pharmaceutical composition and a container with a peelable lid. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130095229 | METHOD OF FORMING DEXTRAN AND THROMBIN SHEETS - A method of forming hemostatic sheets. Dextran and water are mixed to form a dextran-water mixture. The dextran-water mixture is formed into a first support layer. Fibrinogen and thrombin are mixed to form a fibrinogen and thrombin mixture. The fibrinogen and thrombin mixture is dispersed on the first support layer to form a hemostatic sheet. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130273235 | METHOD FOR MODIFYING NON-WOVEN CHITOSAN FABRIC - A method for modifying a non-woven fabric of chitosan fiber. The method includes: adding succinic anhydride to an industrial alcohol, ethanol, or acetone; controlling the mass ratio of succinic anhydride to the non-woven fabric at between 0.8 and 3.5; and stirring the resulting mixture until the succinic anhydride has dissolved to yield a succinic anhydride mixed solution; placing the succinic anhydride mixed solution in a constant temperature shaking bath; heating the succinic anhydride mixed solution; adding an HCl solution to the succinic anhydride mixed solution, and stirring evenly to yield a HCl mixed solution; immersing the non-woven fabric in the HCl mixed solution; dehydrating; immersing the non-woven fabric in ethanol or acetone; immersing the non-woven fabric in anhydrous ethanol or pure acetone; dehydrating; and air drying the non-woven fabric. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130302514 | PRODUCTION METHOD FOR ADHESIVE PATCH - The problem of the present invention is to minimize the influence of lactic acid on the property of an adhesive layer, and provide a production method of a patch preparation, which is capable of affording a patch preparation superior in the property of an adhesive layer. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130337150 | Method of Protecting Biologically Active Substances against Denaturation - A method of protecting a biologically active substance against denaturation, wherein a liquid ( | 12-19-2013 |
| 20140113061 | NOVEL WOUND DRESSING - A wound dressing and a method of making the wound dressing is described herein. The wound dressing is formed of an absorbent substrate formed of one or more layers and a low-adherence layer disposed on the substrate. The low-adherence layer can be disposed within at least a portion of the substrate. The low-adherence layer is formed of a mixture of at least one highly fluorinated polymer and at least one acidic polymer. The at least one highly fluorinated polymer has a fluorine content greater than the fluorine content of the at least one acidic polymer. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140178564 | METHODS FOR PREPARATION OF MEDICAL DRESSING CONTAINING ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT - A medical dressing containing an antimicrobial agent is disclosed. The medical dressing comprises a layered fabric comprising an inner layer of substantially hydrophilic material, an outer layer of substantially hydrophobic material on both sides of the inner layer; and an antimicrobial agent. The antimicrobial agent may be releasably impregnated into the fabric, coated on said fabric or a combination thereof. The antimicrobial agent may be a biguanide, such as polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB). The fabric inner layer material may be substantially a cellulose fiber, preferably substantially rayon, and the fabric outer layer material may be substantially polyester, e.g., a combination of textile matrix grade polyester fiber and amorphous binder grade polyester fiber. The fabric is preferably treated with an aqueous solution of surfactant and PHMB to have about 1500-3500 ppm of extractable PHMB. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140186517 | FORMULA AND PROCESS FOR CROSSLINKING ANTIMICROBIALS TO TEXTILES - A process is described herein for applying antimicrobials to substrates such as fabrics. An antimicrobial-binder mixture is provided that includes an antimicrobial and a binder that includes guar gum in an aqueous solution, which is applied to the substrate. Once the substrate is cured, spikes formed by the antimicrobial are disposed on the fabric and function to rupture membranes of infectious agents. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140205741 | PROCESS FOR MAKING PERSONAL CARE ARTICLES - A process for coating a personal care composition onto at least one discrete treatment area of a substrate having a first and second surface wherein the personal care composition has a yield point of from 10 Pa to 2000 Pa measured via a stress controlled amplitude sweep at a frequency of 1 Hz and a temperature of 25° C. comprising applying the personal care composition to a portion of the first surface of the substrate; providing a support member with a support surface wherein the second surface of the substrate contacts the support surface of the support member, the support surface having at least one cavity corresponding to the treatment area; providing a wiping member in contact with the first surface of the substrate; deforming the substrate with the applied personal care composition on its first surface into the cavity such that the resulting stress created due to the deformation of the substrate into cavity is less than the elastic limit of the substrate; providing relative motion between the support member and the wiping member such that excess personal care composition is removed and the substrate is coated with a discrete area of personal care composition substantially corresponding to the cavity; wherein the substrate is not permanently deformed; and removing the substrate from the support member. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140248420 | METHOD OF PREPARING A WOUND CARE DEVICE - The present invention relates to method of preparing an absorbent wound care device comprising an active agent on a wound contacting surface, such as e.g. a protein or an enzyme, by the use of electrospraying, and a wound care device obtained by said method. The invention further relates to a wound care device comprising Thrombin and a polyurethane foam, and a method of treating bleeding. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140255595 | Foam Compositions and Articles Including Cyclodextrin Crosslinked with Polyurethane Prepolymer and Preparation Thereof - An odor-absorbing foam composition comprising a cyclodextrin crosslinked with a polyurethane prepolymer. In one embodiment, the foam includes a ratio of the cyclodextrin to the polyurethane prepolymer selected to result in formation of the foam. The odor-absorbing foam may be used in a personal care product or wound care. A process for preparing a foam, including providing a cyclodextrin; providing a polyurethane prepolymer; combining the cyclodextrin with the polyurethane prepolymer; and allowing the polyurethane prepolymer to react with water and crosslink the cyclodextrin to form the foam. A process for preparing an odor-absorbing foam article such as a personal care product, including preparing the foam and applying it or the components thereof to a suitable substrate. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140363564 | Method of Making Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Article Including Active Agent - A method includes contact printing an active composition onto a surface of a release substrate to form a printed surface. The active composition spontaneously dewets the surface of the release substrate to form active deposits on the surface of the release substrate. The active composition comprises an active agent dissolved or dispersed in an aqueous liquid vehicle. A pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is disposed on the printed surface. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20150050417 | MEDICAL DEVICE WITH INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE-REDUCING COATING - Implantable non-bioabsorbable medical devices have an amphiphilic coating for reducing the inflammatory response to the device after implantation. | 02-19-2015 |
| 20150359948 | MEDICAL DEVICE WITH INTRAPORE FILMS - The present disclosure relates to a medical device and methods of making the same. The medical device includes a porous substrate and at least one film. The film is formed within the pore of the substrate. The film is intra-porous and does not contact adjacent pores or films. | 12-17-2015 |
