HYDROGEL COMPOSITES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME

Abstract: a hydrogel composite is disclosed. the hydrogel composite is biocompatible and swellable. the hydrogel composite may have a swollen density greater than gastric fluid, for example, greater than about 1.05 g/ml. the high-density hydrogel composite may be used to relocate contents of the gastric acid pocket to the bottom of the stomach so as to allow for better distribution of gastric acid. the hydrogel composite comprises a polymer and a high-density material incorporated with the polymer. the polymer may be modified by a cross-linking agent. methods of making the hydrogel composite are also disclosed.

Inventor(s): Emily Elizabeth EARL

CPC Classification: A61L27/52 (METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES (preservation of bodies or disinfecting characterised by the agents employed ; preserving, e.g. sterilising, food or foodstuffs ; preparations for medical, dental or toiletry purposes ))

Search for rejections for patent application number 20250195724