Abstract:
A microporous membrane is described comprising at least two layers, wherein each layer is characterized by nodes interconnected by fibrils, the layers are bonded by means of plastic flow at temperatures below the melting point of either membrane material, and the pore architecture is formed in situ by an expansion process. A stratified microporous membrane is produced wherein the pore architecture of each layer may be discreetly controlled. The article is useful for filtration and medical applications where a pore size gradient is required.
Abstract:
Elastomeric sheeting materials are described which are formed from the process of creating a membrane comprising polymer network ("IPN") of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE") and polydimethylsiloxane ("PDMS") by causing a matrix of PDMS to be formed in situ with a matrix of PTFE (11) and causing surface of substantially pure PDMS to be formed on at least one side thereof (12), allowing PDMS compositions to vulcanize. The product of the process is suitable for the treatment of dermatologic scars.
Abstract:
A wound dressing for mass casualty burn injury events is provided that is capable of being stockpiled for long periods of time without special storage conditions, may be applied by persons with little or no training, immediately restores skin barrier function and reduces pain, manages wound exudate, accommodates edema, and is transparent. The dressing does not integrate into the wound while simultaneously providing antimicrobial activity, thereby avoiding complication of the wound condition when proper medical attention is delayed for significant - periods of time.
Abstract:
Un metodo novedoso para producir lamina con malla polimerica interpenetrante ("IPN"). Particularmente, un metodo mejorado para producir esta lamina y unirla a una capa de soporte para uso como diversos tipos de vendas para heridas y productos para el manejo de cicatrices. El nuevo proceso representa varias mejoras sobre tecnicas previas, como sigue: a) proceso de un solo paso, b) no se requiere un segundo recubrimiento de polimero liquido para que actue como pegamento, c) no se requiere solventes u otros auxiliares de procesamiento, d) no se necesita longitud de horno adicional para que surta efecto el tiempo de reposo requerido, e) velocidad de la linea aumentada con relacion a tecnicas anteriores g) el sustrato portador 20 solo necesita estar recubierto con una superficie de liberacion en un lado.
Abstract:
A novel method of producing interpenetrating polymer network ("IPN") sheeting. Particularly, an improved method of producing such sheeting and bonding it to a backing layer for use as various types of wound dressings and scar management products. The new process represents several improvements over previous techniques as follows: a) single-pass process, b) no second coating of liquid polymer required to act as glue, c) no solvents or other processing aids required, d) no additional oven length needed to effect the required dwell time, e) increased line speed relative to prior techniques, and g) the carrier substrate 20 need only be coated with a release surface on one side.
Abstract:
Elastomeric sheeting materials are described which are formed from the process of (1) creating a membrane comprising a semi-interpenetrating polymer network ("IPN") of polytetrafluoroethylene ("PTFE") and polydimethylsiloxane ("PDMS") by causing a matrix of PDMS to be formed in situ with a matrix of PTFE; (2) causing a surface of substantially pure PDMS to be formed on at least one side thereof; (3) allowing said PDMS compositions to vulcanize; and (4) converting said structure into useful shapes suitable for application to anatomical areas of the body. The product of the process is suitable for the treatment of dermatologic scars, such as those associated with traumatic or surgical injuries of the skin. The pure PDMS layer provides desired therapeutic effects. The semi-IPN membrane provides improved physical integrity, durability, and elastic behavior in comparison to prior art. The combined structure has increased compliancy, a thinner profile, and improved patient comfort features in comparison to existing products.
Abstract:
Se describe una membrana microporosa comprendiendo por lo menos dos capas, en donde cada capa se caracteriza por nodos interconectados por fibrilas, las capas se unen por medio de flujo de plástico a temperaturas debajo del punto de fusion de cualquier material de membrana y la arquitectura del poro se forma in situ por un proceso de expansion. Se produce una membrana microporosa estratificada en donde la arquitectura del poro de cada capa puede ser controlada discretamente. El artículo es util para filtracion y aplicaciones médicas en donde se requiere un gradiente de tamaño de poro.
Abstract:
A wound dressing for mass casualty burn injury events is provided that is capable of being stockpiled for long periods of time without special storage conditions, may be applied by persons with little or no training, immediately restores skin barrier function and reduces pain, manages wound exudate, accommodates edema, and is transparent. The dressing does not integrate into the wound while simultaneously providing antimicrobial activity, thereby avoiding complication of the wound condition when proper medical attention is delayed for significant periods of time.