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Dual-zoned absorbent webs

1 February 2006
Composite resilient materials that are claimed to offer both high absorbency and a clean, dry feel when used as skin-contacting layers that absorb body fluids have been developed by Kimberly-Clark.
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Protective,insulating cast cover

1 February 2006
A protective and insulating cover for an injured limb, especially a foot or leg, has been developed by Debra Reading of Barrington, Illinois, USA.
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Radially expandable stent-graft device for vascular surgery

1 February 2006
A radially expandable stent-graft endoprosthesis for use in vascular surgery is described in US Patent 6 939 372 by the SciMed division of Boston Scientific.
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Medical Polymers conference

1 February 2006
The Fifth International Conference on Medical Polymers will be held in Cologne, Germany, on 6-7 June 2006.
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Innocoll seeks US regulatory approval for collagen-based product

1 February 2006
Innocoll Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Innocoll of Aston, Pennsylvania, USA, has filed a US 510(k) application for CollaGuard, an advanced wound care product based on Innocoll's proprietary CollaRx
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Kimberly-Clark to invest in Turkey

1 February 2006
Kimberly-Clark is to invest US$120 million in production in Turkey over the next five years and create about 1000 jobs.
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Biaxial stretch,breathable laminate

1 February 2006
Kimberly-Clark has developed a breathable laminate with biaxial elastic stretch and cloth-like aesthetics.
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Compression garment for dorso-cervical surgeries

1 February 2006
A close-fitting compression garment has been developed by Veronica Smith of Richmond, California, USA.
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Polyelectrolyte solid system for producing a dressing

1 February 2006
A polyelectrolyte solid system that can be used for producing a wound dressing is described in US Patent 6 936 746 by Paul Hartmann.
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Sanitary napkin with high coefficient of friction backsheet and tape tabs

1 February 2006
A sanitary napkin or panty-liner (10) with a tack-free, high coefficient of friction (COF) backsheet (13) and self-release tape tabs (20a, 20b) is described in US Patent 6 932 802 by Personal Products
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Unicharm to acquire Saudi hygiene product producer

1 February 2006
Japanese personal products maker Unicharm is reported to be planning to acquire 51% of Gulf Hygiene Industries, a Saudi hygiene product manufacturer.
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Heart-sensing sports bra launched on US market

1 February 2006
US-based developer of innovative fabrics and textile systems Textronics has introduced a heart-sensing sports bra called NuMetrex.
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Braiding airship envelopes

1 February 2006
A braiding technique capable of making the envelope of an airship as a single component is the claim being made by Japanese machinery builder Murata.
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Soil-resisting treatment

1 February 2006
A treatment to make carpets more soil repellent is described in International Patent WO 2004/011713.
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Filters to make cigarettes safer

1 February 2006
A continuous process for combining fine, adsorbent particles with shaped microfibres leads to the creation of media suitable for a range of applications including cigarette filters.
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Soft magnetic alloy for recording security information

1 February 2006
A fibre made from a soft magnetic alloy, a method of making the fibre and an article made from the fibres for recording information are the subjects of US Patent 6 869 700.
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Surpressing odours

1 February 2006
A system for making sprays or detergents containing active ingredients for the suppression of odours is the subject of US Patent 6 893 632.
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Perspective camouflage

1 February 2006
A novel concept in creating camouflage patterns has been proposed in US Patent 6 682 879.
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Protection from stabbing attacks

1 February 2006
Twaron Products VOF of Arnhem,The Netherlands, has developed a garment to protect the wearer from stabbing attacks.
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Protective gloves

1 February 2006
Wells Lamont Industry Group of Niles, Illinois, USA, has recently developed a new cut-resistant fabric, particularly for protective gloves.
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