18431739. TEXTILES AND MEDICAL DEVICES USING THE SAME simplified abstract (EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION)
Contents
- 1 TEXTILES AND MEDICAL DEVICES USING THE SAME
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 TEXTILES AND MEDICAL DEVICES USING THE SAME - 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 Original Abstract Submitted
TEXTILES AND MEDICAL DEVICES USING THE SAME
Organization Name
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION
Inventor(s)
Sandip Vasant Pawar of Irvine CA (US)
Delfin Rafael Ruiz of Sun Valley CA (US)
TEXTILES AND MEDICAL DEVICES USING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18431739 titled 'TEXTILES AND MEDICAL DEVICES USING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The textile described in the patent application comprises a first yarn with higher elasticity than one or more additional yarns, exhibiting an ultimate elongation of 50% to 700%, and is shape-adapting and biocompatible for insertion or implantation in a subject's body. Medical devices utilizing this textile are also discussed, along with methods of manufacturing the textile.
- Main points:
- Textile with high elasticity first yarn and shape-adapting properties - Ultimate elongation of 50% to 700% - Biocompatible for insertion or implantation - Medical devices incorporating the textile - Methods of manufacturing the textile
Potential Applications
The textile could be used in various medical devices such as implants, surgical meshes, or wound dressings. It could also find applications in sports apparel, smart textiles, or wearable medical devices.
Problems Solved
The textile addresses the need for materials with high elasticity, shape-adapting properties, and biocompatibility for use in medical devices and implants. It provides a versatile solution for various applications requiring these specific characteristics.
Benefits
- High elasticity for flexibility and comfort - Shape-adapting properties for better fit and functionality - Biocompatibility for safe use in the body - Versatile applications in medical and non-medical fields
Potential Commercial Applications
- Medical device manufacturing - Sports apparel industry - Smart textile development - Biomedical engineering
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include textiles with specific elasticity ranges, shape-adapting materials, or biocompatible fibers used in medical devices. Research on advanced textiles for medical applications could also be relevant.
Unanswered Questions
== How does the textile's elasticity compare to traditional materials used in medical devices? The article does not provide a direct comparison between the textile's elasticity and traditional materials commonly used in medical devices. Further research or testing may be needed to determine the specific advantages of this textile in terms of elasticity.
== What are the potential challenges in scaling up production of the textile for commercial use? The article does not address the scalability of production for commercial applications. Factors such as cost-effectiveness, manufacturing processes, and quality control measures could pose challenges when transitioning from lab-scale to mass production. Further investigation into these aspects would be necessary for successful commercialization.
Original Abstract Submitted
Disclosed herein is a textile comprising: a) a first yarn comprising one or more filaments comprising a first polymer; b) one or more additional yarns comprising a composition and/or properties different from the first yarn; wherein the first yarn exhibits an elasticity higher than an elasticity of the one or more additional yarns the textile exhibits an ultimate elongation of about 50% to about 700% and is shape-adapting and biocompatible, and wherein the textile is configured to be inserted and/or implanted in a subject's body. Also described herein are medical devices having the disclosed textiles. In addition, disclosed herein are methods of making the disclosed textiles.
