18386806. WOUND DRESSING LAYER FOR IMPROVED FLUID REMOVAL simplified abstract (3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY)

WOUND DRESSING LAYER FOR IMPROVED FLUID REMOVAL

Organization Name

3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor(s)

Christopher Brian Locke of Bournemouth (GB)

Timothy Mark Robinson of Shillingstone (GB)

WOUND DRESSING LAYER FOR IMPROVED FLUID REMOVAL - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18386806 titled 'WOUND DRESSING LAYER FOR IMPROVED FLUID REMOVAL

The abstract describes a wound dressing layer that includes an open-cell foam with specific properties such as compression force deflection, density, and density increase at a certain pressure.

• The wound dressing layer contains an open-cell foam with a 50% compression force deflection not exceeding 4.8 kPa.
• The foam has a density of at least 24 kg/m and exhibits a density increase of at least 12 at around -75 mmHg.
• The innovation focuses on the specific properties of the foam used in the wound dressing layer to provide optimal performance in wound care.

Potential Applications: - Medical field for wound care and management - Healthcare industry for advanced wound dressings - Research and development for innovative medical materials

Problems Solved: - Improved wound healing process - Enhanced comfort and protection for the wound site - Better absorption and drainage of wound exudate

Benefits: - Faster healing of wounds - Reduced risk of infection - Increased patient comfort and compliance

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Wound Dressing Technology for Enhanced Healing This technology can be used in the production of wound dressings for hospitals, clinics, and home care settings. It has the potential to revolutionize wound care practices and improve patient outcomes.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the specific foam properties in the wound dressing layer contribute to better wound healing? 2. What sets this wound dressing layer apart from traditional wound dressings in terms of performance and effectiveness?

Original Abstract Submitted

Described herein are embodiments of a wound dressing layer. The wound dressing layer may include an open-cell foam. The foam may have a 50% compression force deflection of not more than about 4.8 kPa. The foam may also have a density of at least 24 kg/m. The foam may exhibit a density increase of a factor of at least 12 at about −75 mmHg.