17368898. MULTILAYER DISSOLVABLE SOLID ARTICLE WITH APERTURES OR HOLES simplified abstract (The Procter & Gamble Company)
Contents
- 1 MULTILAYER DISSOLVABLE SOLID ARTICLE WITH APERTURES OR HOLES
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 MULTILAYER DISSOLVABLE SOLID ARTICLE WITH APERTURES OR HOLES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
MULTILAYER DISSOLVABLE SOLID ARTICLE WITH APERTURES OR HOLES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Carl David Mac Namara of Beijing (CN)
MULTILAYER DISSOLVABLE SOLID ARTICLE WITH APERTURES OR HOLES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17368898 titled 'MULTILAYER DISSOLVABLE SOLID ARTICLE WITH APERTURES OR HOLES
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a dissolvable solid article with a multilayer structure made of flexible and dissolvable sheets containing through-apertures or through-holes.
- The dissolvable solid article is at least 2 mm thick.
- Each sheet is made of a water-soluble polymer.
- The through-apertures or through-holes have a width or diameter of 0.2-0.8 mm.
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in:
- Pharmaceutical industry for controlled drug release systems.
- Food industry for edible packaging materials.
Problems Solved
- Environmental pollution from non-biodegradable packaging.
- Controlled release of substances in a safe and efficient manner.
Benefits
- Eco-friendly solution.
- Customizable for different applications.
- Easy to use and dispose of.
Potential Commercial Applications
- Biodegradable packaging materials.
- Medical devices for controlled drug delivery.
Possible Prior Art
There are similar patents for dissolvable solid articles with multilayer structures, but the specific combination of features in this patent application may be unique.
Unanswered Questions
How does the dissolving process affect the structural integrity of the article?
The patent application does not provide details on how the dissolving process may impact the overall structure of the article.
Are there any limitations to the size or shape of the through-apertures or through-holes?
The patent application does not specify if there are any restrictions on the size or shape of the through-apertures or through-holes that can be included in the article.
Original Abstract Submitted
A dissolvable solid article is provided, which is characterized by a multilayer structure formed of two or more flexible and dissolvable sheets that each comprises a water-soluble polymer. Such dissolvable solid article is at least 2 mm thick and contains one or more through-apertures or through-holes with a width or diameter of 0.2-0.8 mm.
