Abstract:
Multiple component polymer compositions for fabrication into articles. In particular, polymeric compositions comprising a heat resistant polymer; a radio frequency ('RF') susceptible polymer; a compatibilizing polymer; the composition having physical properties within the range a 1.0; e
Abstract:
The present invention provides a multiple layer structure (10) for fabricating medical products. The layer structure (10) has a core layer (14) of an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer having an ethylene content of about 25-45 mole percent, a solution contact layer of a polyolefin positioned on a first side of the core layer, an outer (12) positioned on a second side of the core layer opposite the solution contact layer (16), the outer layer (12) being selected from the group consisting of polyamides, polyesters and polyolefins; two tie layers (18) - one of each adhered to the first and second sides of the core layer (14) and positioned between the solution contact layer (16) and the core layer (14) and between the outer layer (12) and the core layer (14), and wherein the structure (10) is produced in a cast coextrusion process.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method for preparing solventless bonds between plastic components. The method includes the step of using infrared exposure to create bonds, and more specifically, the step of exposing a first article and/or a second article to a specific portion of the infrared spectrum. The invention further provides medical devices fabricated using infrared exposure.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a multiple layer thermoplastic structure of a (1) skin layer selected from the group consisting of polypropylene, ethylene homopolymers having a density of from about 0.930 g/cc to about 0.960 g/cc, and ethylene homopolymers having a density of from about 0.930 g/cc to about 0.960 c/cc blended with an ethylene and alpha -olefin copolymers having a density less than about 0.930 g/cc, the skin layer having a thickness of greater than about 3.0 mils; (2) a radio frequency susceptible layer adhered to the skin layer, the radio frequency susceptible layer having a dielectric loss greater than 0.05 at 1-60 MHz and at temperatures of ambient to 250 DEG C, the radio frequency susceptible layer having: (a) a first polyolefin selected from the group consisting of polypropylene and polypropylene copolymers, (b) a second polyolefin selected from the group consisting of ethylene copolymers, ultra-low density polyethylene, polybutene, and butene ethylene copolymers; (c) a radio frequency susceptible polymer selected from the group consisting of (i) ethylene copolymers having 50-85 % ethylene content with comonomers selected from a first group consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, ester derivatives of acrylic acid with alcohols having 1-10 carbons, ester derivatives of methacrylic acid with alcohols having 1-10 carbons, vinyl acetate, and vinyl alcohol (ii) homopolymers and copolymers containing at least one segment of urethanes, esters, ureas, imides, sulfones, and amides, and (d) a compatibilizing agent of a styrene and hydrocarbon copolymer; wherein the structure when fabricated into a 50 ml container has a water vapor transmission rate of less than 8 % by weight after the container has been autoclaved at 121 DEG C for 20 minutes and stored for 90 days in an environmentally regulated compartment having 15 % relative humidity at 40 DEG C.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method of sealing a rounded member (14), having a first fluid passageway (25) defining an inner diameter of the rounded member (14), between planar members (16). The steps include: positioning the rounded member between the planar members (16) to define an interface area (26); providing fluid under pressure to the first fluid passageway (25); and heating the interface area (26) to form a weld between the rounded member (14) and the planar members (16).
Abstract:
A multilayered film (220) suitable for medical uses is coextruded in a machine direction and comprises a first layer (222) defining a pair of peripheral edges (225, 227) extending in a direction parallel to the machine direction. The film has a second layer (224) adhered to the first layer (222). The second layer (224) is positioned within the peripheral edges (225, 227) defining a stripe (223).
Abstract:
The present invention provides a multiple layer structure (10) for fabricati ng medical products. The layer structure (10) has a core layer (14) of an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer having an ethylene content of about 25-45 mole percent, a solution contact layer of a polyolefin positioned on a first side of the core layer, an outer (12) positioned on a second side of the core layer opposite the solution contact layer (16), the outer layer (12) being selected from the group consisting of polyamides, polyesters and polyolefins; two tie layers (18) - one of each adhered to the first and second sides of the core layer (14) and positioned between the solution contact layer (16) and the core layer (14) and between the outer layer (12) and the core layer (14), an d wherein the structure (10) is produced in a cast coextrusion process.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method for connecting rounded members (14) between planar members (16) comprising the steps of providing a rounded member (14) having an outer layer (20) having a first melting temperature range and an inner layer (22) concentrically disposed within the outer layer and having a second melting temperature range, the second melting temperature range being warmer than the first melting temperature range, providing a pair of opposed planar members (16), the planar members (16) each having a melting temperature within the first melting temperature range, positioning an end portion (14a) of the rounded member (14) between perimete r edges (18) of the pair of planar members (16) to define an interface area (26), applying pressure to the interface area (26) to collapse the end portion (14a) of the rounded member (14) to essen- tially a flattened position, applying sealing energy to the interface area (26) to heat the rounded member {14) to a temperature within the first melting temperature range but below the second melting temperature range, thereby forming a weld between the planar members (16), and the rounded member (14) in the interface area (26), and, releasing the pressure to the interface area (26) wherein the end portion (14a) of the rounded member (14) returns to an open position.
Abstract:
A multilayered film (220) suitable for medical uses is coextruded in a machine direction and comprises a first layer (222) defining a pair of peripheral edges (225,227) extending in a direction parallel to the machine direction. The film has a second layer (224) adhered to the first layer (222). The second layer (224) is positioned within the peripheral edges (225,227) defining a stripe (223).
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method of sealing a rounded member (14), having a first fluid passageway (25) defining an inner diameter of the rounded member (14), between planar members (16). The steps include: positioning the rounded member between the planar members (16) to define an interface area (26); providing fluid under pressure to the first fluid passageway (25); and heating the interface area (26) to form a weld between the rounded member (14) and the planar members (16).