US4076892A
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Treatment of particulate carbon
Assignee: TJ Smith and Nephew Ltd
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Filing: 1974-07-24
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Granted: 1978-02-28
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Expires: 1994-07-24
Abstract
Abstract Particulate porous absorptive material such as carbon is coated with a biocompatible polymer to give a thin (e.g. 1-10 micron) smooth permeable coating without plugging the pores. The resulting material is free from fines and surface debris and useful for haemoperfusion. Coating is best effected by spraying hot washed carbon granules, free from fines and in rapid movement with a solution of polymer (e.g. polyHEMA) so as to bring about rapid evaporation and a coating weight preferably of up to 20% usually 0.25% to 5%.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack Fennimore
- 👤 Gary Ruder
- 👤 Donald Simmonite
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 03:26
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M1/00; A61M1/36; A61M1/3679; C; C01; C01B; C01B32/00; C01B32/30; C01B32/354; C01B32/372; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/29; Y10T428/2982; Y10T428/2991; Y10T428/2998
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A particulate absorbtive material comprising absorbtive carbon granules, said granules being coated at their surface only with a protective permeable layer of a polymer which is compatible with blood selected from the group consisting of poly (hydroxyethylmethacrylate), cellulose acetate, polyurethane, silicone, and polyamide, said layer being formed by spray coating, said layer being from about 1 to 10 microns in thickness and present in an amount of up to about 20% by weight of the total material, and said layer having a smooth permeable surface and hindering mechanical breakdown of the particles without impregnation and consequent plugging of the pores of the absorbtive granules by the polymeric layer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A particulate absorbtive material comprising absorbtive carbon granules, said granules being coated at their surface only with a protective permeable layer of a polymer which is compatible with blood selected from the group consisting of poly (hydroxyethylmethacrylate), cellulose acetate, polyurethane, silicone, and polyamide, said layer being formed by spray coating, said layer being from about 1 to 10 microns in thickness and present in an amount of up to about 20% by weight of the total material, and said layer having a smooth permeable surface and hindering mechanical breakdown of the particles without impregnation and consequent plugging of the pores of the absorbtive granules by the polymeric layer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A particulate material as claimed in claim 1, wherein the polymer is a poly (hydroxyethylmethacrylate).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A particulate material as claimed in claim 1 wherein the polymer is present in an amount of from 0.25 to 5% by weight of the total material.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-02-27 | 1981-08-29 | 1982-02-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-27 | 1985-08-29 | 1986-02-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-27 | 1989-08-29 | 1990-02-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |