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Modified tufting needle

1 March 2006
International Patent WO 2004/067827 claims that a solid, non-hollow tufting needle with a hook lead-in chamfer can obviate the need for a protection groove.
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Built-in memory materials

1 March 2006
Materials that may be deformed, but which then store energy, and subsequently recover at least a portion of the deformation, have been developed by Kimberly-Clark Worldwide Inc of Neenah,Wisconsin, US
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Controlled-release fabric

1 March 2006
A textile-based material that allows for the controlled release of microencapsulated substances is the subject of International Patent WO 2004/048678.
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Production of continuous strip fabrics for paint rollers

1 March 2006
A method of producing continuous strips of fabric intended for eventual mounting on paint rollers is the subject of US Patent 6 929 203.
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Thermal control for shoe insoles

1 March 2006
Three partners have developed a nonwoven with reversible thermal control and have now disclosed their invention in International Patent WO 02/12607.
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Better cellulose fibre reinforcement

1 March 2006
Composites containing cellulosic pulp that enjoy both improved fibre dispersion and lower discolouration are the focus of US Patent 6 743 507.
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Honey-based dressing

1 March 2006
A honey-based wound dressing is disclosed in US Patent 6 956 144 by Waikatolink, the commercialization and technology transfer company of the University of Waikato, Hamilton,New Zealand.
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Hercules to sell majority stake in FiberVisions to SPG Partners

1 March 2006
Hercules has agreed to sell a 51% interest in its FiberVisions subsidiary to Snow, Phipps & Guggenheim, an affiliate of SPG Partners, a New York, USA-based private equity firm.
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Dates and location announced for Outlook 2006 conference

1 March 2006
Following enthusiastic delegate feedback, the European Disposable and Nonwovens Association (EDANA) has announced that the fifth edition of its Outlook Personal Care Products Conference will again be
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Barrier soft face mask

1 March 2006
Molnlycke Health Care has launched the Soft Face Mask as part of its Barrier range of surgical gowns, drapes and accessories.
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Medical Textiles and Biomaterials for Healthcare

1 March 2006
Medical textiles is a major growth area within the technical textiles industry and the range of applications continues to grow and increase in diversity with every new development.
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Fastening nonwoven fabric

1 March 2006
A nonwoven fabric that has an engaging function has been developed by Kuraray.
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Covering allows air circulation

1 March 2006
A wound covering that allows air to circulate around a wound is described in US Patent 6 940 000 by Henry Davis of Mukilteo,Washington, USA.
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Absorbent hygiene substrate

1 March 2006
A method of manufacturing a substrate with superabsorbent material that can be used in hygiene products,such as baby diapers,sanitary towels and incontinence products, is disclosed in US Patent 6 946
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Inflatable suspension jacket

1 March 2006
An inflatable suspension harness/body jacket for use in medical partial weight-bearing therapy is described in US Patent 6 942 630 by Biodex Medical Systems.
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Open-cell mesh cast material

1 March 2006
A US inventor has developed a lightweight orthopaedic casting material made of small layers of resin-impregnated fibreglass.
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Bard recalls hernia repair mesh patch

1 March 2006
C.R. Bard has announced a voluntary recall for its Bard Composix Kugel Mesh X-Large Patch intended for ventral hernia repair.
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Garments for toilet training stages

1 March 2006
A series of disposable training pants and corresponding information relating to the toilet training process is described in US Patent 6 949 089 by Kimberly-Clark.
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CardioTech seeks US and EU approval for coronary graft

1 March 2006
CardioTech International, a manufacturer of advanced surgical devices for the treatment of cardiovascular disease, has begun taking steps to apply to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for an I
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Premier awards Cardinal Health contract for surgical gowns

1 March 2006
Cardinal Health, a provider of products and services to the health care industry, has been awarded a new threeyear agreement to provide custom procedure trays, packs, surgical gowns and related items
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