View source for 18267136. INSTANTLY GELLING COMPOSITIONS FOR ARTIFICIAL SALIVA AND ULTRASOUND GELS simplified abstract (KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.)

=INSTANTLY GELLING COMPOSITIONS FOR ARTIFICIAL SALIVA AND ULTRASOUND GELS=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.|KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.]]


[[Category:KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Jingliang Mao of Shoreline WA (US)|Jingliang Mao of Shoreline WA (US)]][[Category:Jingliang Mao of Shoreline WA (US)]]

[[:Category:Gregory Russ Goddard of Kenmore WA (US)|Gregory Russ Goddard of Kenmore WA (US)]][[Category:Gregory Russ Goddard of Kenmore WA (US)]]

==INSTANTLY GELLING COMPOSITIONS FOR ARTIFICIAL SALIVA AND ULTRASOUND GELS - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18267136 titled 'INSTANTLY GELLING COMPOSITIONS FOR ARTIFICIAL SALIVA AND ULTRASOUND GELS

==Simplified Explanation==

The method described in the abstract involves generating an instantly-formed artificial saliva gel or ultrasound gel by combining a pH-sensitive polymer maintained at an acidic pH with a pH agent in an alkaline pH composition to create a gel with the required viscosity.

* The first composition includes a pH-sensitive polymer at an acidic pH.
* The second composition contains a pH agent to maintain an alkaline pH.
* The combination of the two compositions results in an instantly-formed gel with the desired pH level for artificial saliva or ultrasound gel.

== Potential Applications ==
This technology could be used in the medical and dental fields for creating artificial saliva gels or ultrasound gels for various procedures.

== Problems Solved ==
This method solves the problem of quickly generating a gel with the appropriate viscosity for use as artificial saliva or ultrasound gel.

== Benefits ==
The instant formation of the gel simplifies the process of preparing artificial saliva or ultrasound gel, making it more efficient for medical professionals.

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
The technology could be commercialized for use in medical and dental settings for procedures requiring artificial saliva or ultrasound gel.

== Possible Prior Art ==
One possible prior art could be the use of pH-sensitive polymers in medical or dental applications, but the specific combination and method described in this patent application may be novel.

=== Unanswered Questions ===

=== How does this method compare to traditional methods of preparing artificial saliva or ultrasound gel? ===
This article does not provide a direct comparison to traditional methods, leaving the reader to wonder about the potential advantages or disadvantages of this new method.

=== Are there any limitations or potential drawbacks to using this instantly-formed gel in medical procedures? ===
The article does not address any limitations or drawbacks that may be associated with the use of this technology, leaving room for further exploration of its practical implications.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

A method () for generating an instantly-formed artificial saliva gel or an ultrasound gel, comprising: (i) providing () a first composition comprising a pH-sensitive polymer, wherein the first composition is maintained at an acidic pH; (ii) providing () a second composition comprising a pH agent configured to maintain the second composition at an alkaline pH; and (iii) combining () the first composition and the second composition to generate a single instantly-formed gel, wherein the pH of the single instantly-formed gel is at a level required to increase viscosity of the pH-sensitive polymer to a level suitable for an artificial saliva gel or an ultrasound gel; wherein either the first composition or second composition comprises a solvent, and wherein the acidic pH of the first composition and the alkaline pH of the second composition are configured such that the pH of the single instantly-formed gel is between approximately 6.5 and 7.5.



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