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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 29, 2000
Filed:
Nov. 12, 1997
Andrew J Callinan, Robbinsdale, MN (US);
Kimberly D Windom, Ames, IA (US);
3M Innovative Properties Company, St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
The present invention provides a silicate-containing composition for use in an orthopedic support material. The silicate-containing composition includes a water-soluble silicate, wherein at least about 1 part of the water-soluble silicate is soluble in about 6 parts water at 25.degree. C. Preferably, the water-soluble silicate has the formula SiO.sub.2 /M.sub.2 O wherein M is Li, Na, K, or NR.sub.4, wherein each R is independently hydrogen or a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.10)organic group.
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