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August 2004

Polyurethane-coated liners

1 August 2004
Impregnating a textile with an unfilled polyurethane (PU) composition that subsequently cures produces a composite with greater strength and dimensional stability compared with those made using filled
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Encapsulated carpet

1 August 2004
A US company has developed a floor covering that it claims is highly resilient.
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Economical mesh structures

1 August 2004
A fabric in which the joining of the warp and weft threads is improved without the need for additional fixing threads is the subject of US Patent 6 706 376.
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Easily attachable arterial graft prevents blood leakage

1 August 2004
A braided arterial prostheses made using polyester and polyurethane yarns is disclosed by Latvian researchers in US Patent 6 709 467.
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Stop-bleeding devices for rhinology applications

1 August 2004
Biopharmaceutical research and development company Alltracel Pharmaceuticals, which specializes in medical devices and compounds, has announced the launch by a "leading medical device company" of an m
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Flame-resistant upholstery

1 August 2004
A flame-resistant fabric made with acrylic-based chenille yarns is the subject of European Patent EP 1 369 509.
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High-strength polyethylene suture

1 August 2004
Smith & Nephew's Endoscopy division has launched Ultrabraid, a high-strength polyethylene suture for attaching soft tissue to bone.
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Invista targets medical market

1 August 2004
Invista's Personal Care segment is expanding beyond the hygiene sector and is now marketing its range of branded products to the medical textiles industry.
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Precision winding head

1 August 2004
A winding head for a cheese-producing textile machine is the subject of US Patent 6 702 223.
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Grinding wood for fibre

1 August 2004
International Patent WO 02/075041 describes a system for making the grinding elements used to de-fibre wood.
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Procter & Gamble invests in nonwovens supplier

1 August 2004
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has signed an 18-month distribution agreement worth US$30 million with a newly established nonwovens supplier.
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Multiple-layered composite absorbent structure

1 August 2004
An absorbent article, such as a disposable diaper, with an absorbent core made of multiple absorbent layers is outlined in US Patent 6 710 223 filed by Kimberly-Clark.
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Improved wet-formed absorbent

1 August 2004
An absorbent article with an improved, wet-formed absorbent structure has been developed by Kimberly-Clark.
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Self-adhesive bandage for stabilizing and fixing joints and extremities

1 August 2004
A self-adhesive bandage for stabilizing and fixing joints and extremities is outlined in US Patent 6 713 659 by Beiersdorf of Hamburg, Germany.
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Polymer additive for polypropylene hygiene nonwoven fabrics

1 August 2004
Ciba Specialty Chemicals has launched a new peroxide-free polymer modifier for nonwoven fabrics used in, for example, diapers and other hygiene products.
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Lightweight sunroof

1 August 2004
Japan's Howa Textile Industry Co Ltd has developed a sunshade for a vehicle's sunroof, as well as a way of making this component.
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Tougher roofing material

1 August 2004
DuPont claims its latest roofing material is tougher but softer handling than earlier types.
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Disposable absorbent articles with reduced occlusion tendency

1 August 2004
Disposable absorbent articles with superior liquidhandling performance in combination with improved skin aeration, such as improved breathability performance, have been developed by Procter & Gamb
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Adjustable covering for architectural openings

1 August 2004
An apparatus for making a laminate designed as an adjustable covering for architectural openings is the subject of US Patent 6 712 311.
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Side-curtain airbags

1 August 2004
A side-curtain airbag with at least two spaced apart inflation chambers is described in International Patent WO 02/092335.
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Protection for large pipes

1 August 2004
A simpler and more effective means of lining large diameter pipes is the claim of a USA-based inventor.
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Coated braided suture with improved knot strength

1 August 2004
A process for producing a coated braided suture with improved knot strength is disclosed by Ethicon in US Patent 6 712 838.
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