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US 4,306,552 AGranted
Plasticized poly-.epsilon.-caprolactone film
AssigneeThe United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
InventorJohn B. Gregory
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Abstract
A wound dressing for burn patients comprises a two layer compress made of ly-.epsilon.-caprolactone material. One layer is configured for optimum wound contact while the other is configured for moisture control.
Claims23
A laminate for wound dressing including a first layer of structural poly-.epsilon.-caprolactone for contacting living tissue;
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- a second layer of a poly-.epsilon.-caprolactone film bonded to said first layer for support thereof and control of flow of fluids therethrough and including a plasticizer to ensure a predetermined flexibility for permitting conformation to patient body contours.
A laminate for the promotion of skin growth comprising:
- a first layer configured to contact a body portion of a patient and to promote the growth of skin and formed of a plasticized layer of poly-.epsilon.-caprolactone;
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- a second layer of plasticized poly-.epsilon.-caprolactone self welded to said first layer and configured for supporting said layer in conformation to the body portion of said patient contacted thereby and for controlling the fluid flow therethrough.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.