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High stretch-knitted endoprosthesis

1 August 2003
A radially expandable stent-graft endoprosthesis is described in US Patent 6 540 773 by SciMed Life Systems (now part of Boston Scientific).
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Transparency overcome

1 August 2003
A Dutch invention aims to create a lightweight but opaque fabric for clothing, particularly that used by healthcare workers.
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Chitosan gives acrylic fibres longlasting antimicrobial properties

1 August 2003
A US-Japanese collaboration has developed acrylic fibres containing chitosan that have long-lasting antimicrobial properties.
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Potential buyers for SSL's woundcare division emerge

1 August 2003
Investment bank ABN Amro has emerged as a leading contender to buy the medical division of UK-based SSL International.
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Enzyme treatments improve dimensional stability of cellulosics

1 August 2003
Enzyme treatments of textiles, particularly cellulosics, that enhance the properties in ways not previously contemplated by such processes are the subjects of a patent from a UK finisher.
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Comfortable workwear for strenuous occupations

1 August 2003
Workwear specialist Klopman International says its Titan range of fabrics is designed to help maintain a smart appearance in garments used in strenuous circumstances and needing frequent laundering.
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Controlled yarn feed

1 August 2003
UK researchers have unveiled a new yarn feed system for knitting machines.
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Dressings made from carboxymethyl cellulose

1 August 2003
Wound dressings made from carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) have been developed by Acordis Speciality Fibres.
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Protective silk fabrics

1 August 2003
Japanese inventor Yuzo Tsuchida has developed silk fabrics that protect body parts affected by, for example, cuts, burns, tumours or bedsores.
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Longer life for winder guides

1 August 2003
To reduce inertial forces, the yarn guides on highspeed winders are often made using carbon fibres.
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Paragon ruling upheld

1 August 2003
A US Bankruptcy Court judge has ruled in favour of USdiaper maker Paragon Trade Brands, allowing it to proceed with a trial against Weyerhaeuser to recover damages of more than US$400 million, related
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Strong growth for skin ulcer treatments

1 August 2003
The global market for woundcare products aimed at treating skin ulcers exceeded US$2.5 billion in 2002, according to a new study from Kalorama Information.
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Custom-moulded orthopaedic impression shirt

1 August 2003
A custom-moulded orthopaedic impression shirt is disclosed in US Patent 6 533 971 by Synthetic Tubular Socks (STS).
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Protective disposable garments in fight against respiratory syndrome

1 August 2003
In an effort to help stop the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), DuPont has increased the supply of its Tyvek protective disposable garments in China and Hong Kong.
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Technological innovation award for AcryMed's antimicrobial dressings

1 August 2003
AcryMed has received the Frost & Sullivan Technological Innovation Award for 2003.
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Drug-coated implantable device that reduces scar tissue formation

1 August 2003
Afmedica has outlined a biodegradable, drug-impregnated mesh or gauze that deters the formation of post-operative adhesions following abdominal and other surgical procedures.
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Recycled rubber pavements

1 August 2003
A paving material for footways that is strong and lightweight is the subject of European Patent EP 1 277 883.
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Exceptionally fine worsteds

1 August 2003
An Israeli firm has developed a simple technique for producing an exceptionally fine worsted fabric.
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Innovation in technical textiles

1 August 2003
Scientific and technological solutions for problems relating to technical textiles will be the focus of a conference in Manchester, UK, next year.
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Improved, extended Kotex products

1 August 2003
Kimberly-Clark has introduced three new products and two product improvements to its Kotex range.
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