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Printable bandage

1 December 2005
A printable bandage system has been developed by Hewlett-Packard. Outlined in US Patent 6 924 411, the system (20) includes a non-stick sheet (22) to which bandages (24) are removably secured.
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Randomized fibre delivery

1 December 2005
A Swedish company has patented a process for producing airborne fibres for subsequent conversion to nonwoven fabrics.
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Swimming pool cover

1 December 2005
Hinspergers Poly Industries Ltd has developed a cover for the protection of swimming pools in winter, claiming its invention is light weight and easy to handle.
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Plasma treatment creates stable water resistance

1 December 2005
A plasma treatment for materials, particularly all kinds of textiles, has been developed in Italy by Universita' Degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca and Stazione Sperimentale per la Seta, both in Milan.
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TyRx announces filing for mesh

1 December 2005
TyRx Pharma has announced the filing of a 510(k) application with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its new bioresorbable polymer coated surgical mesh product.
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Adhesive bandage for protection of skin surfaces

1 December 2005
An adhesive bandage disclosed in US Patent 6 916 967 has been developed for protecting blisters or wounds, or for preventing chafing or the formation of blisters.
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Cellulosics to reinforce cement

1 December 2005
An Australian company claims to have found a way to exploit cellulosic fibres as reinforcements for cement.
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Sleeveless vest with arm sling

1 December 2005
A sleeveless vest that includes an arm sling is outlined in US Patent 6 918 885 by Kenneth and Shirley Moore of Osborn, Missouri, USA.
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Merger to form Molnlycke Health Care Group

1 December 2005
Molnlycke Health Care, Regent Medical and Medlock Medical have merged to form a new corporate organization, the Molnlycke Health Care Group.
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Hydrodynamically needled fabrics

1 December 2005
A method and equipment for making hydroentangled nonwovens is the subject of US Patent 6 842 953.
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Skin barrier strip with triangular cross-section

1 December 2005
A skin barrier strip for use in ostomy appliances and wound dressings is described in US Patent 6 919 492 by Hollister.
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First biodegradable hygiene products conference

1 December 2005
The first Biodegradable Hygiene Products conference will be held on 13-14 December 2005 at Leatherhead Food International, Leatherhead, Surrey, UK.
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Disposable absorbent article

1 December 2005
A disposable absorbent article with a means for alerting the wearer to the release of liquid body waste,such as urine,has been developed by Kimberly-Clark.
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Multi-layer absorbent dressing

1 December 2005
A multi-layer absorbent wound dressing has been developed by 3M.
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Soluble but reusable

1 December 2005
What appears to be a contradiction in terms is the invention of reusable, launderable water-soluble coveralls by Microtek Medical Holdings Inc.
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Revealing wear effectively in belts

1 December 2005
Albany International Corp claims to have found a simple but effective way of revealing wear in industrial fabrics such as papermaker felts.
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Refastenable absorbent product with Z-folded side panels

1 December 2005
A refastenable absorbent product, such as a training pant, is disclosed in US Patent 6 878 223 by Kimberly-Clark.
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Shaped components

1 December 2005
US Patent 6 913 718 discloses a method developed by Rayonier for the formation of shaped components, such as absorbent cores for use in disposable absorbent articles.
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Sub-micron powders make solutionspun cellulosics with low friction

1 December 2005
Adding a powder of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) to the fibre-forming substance helps to create solutionspun cellulosics with a number of desirable properties, according to a US company.
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Stiffer rope

1 December 2005
Iceland's Hampidjan HE say it has developed a rope that has a high stiffness and higher breaking strength.
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