ELONGATE PTFE ELEMENTS AND ARTICLES MADE THEREOF.
Application 2353/MAS/1996 published 2006-07-21, filed 1996-12-24
An elongate PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) element is formed, having a PTFE matrix and containing a water soluble additive material in the form of solid particles distributed within the matrix. The PTFE elements may be twisted or untwisted tape, and a plurality of elements may be twisted together to form a fiber. Such elements or fibers may be formed into articles for use in dentistry, such as dental floss, or into medical sutures, woven filter mesh and other non-dental articles.
Applicant
CAREDENT LIMITED,
8 HAMPSTEAD GATE, 1A FROGNAL,, LONDON NW3 6AL,, GREAT BRITAIN
Inventor
International Info
Classification: A 61 K 9/00 , A 61 K 15/04 , A 61 K 7/16
Publication Number:
Priority Information
9526551.8 GB 1995-12-27