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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 19, 2003
Filed:
Oct. 15, 1998
Steven B. Heinecke, New Richmond, WI (US);
Donald G. Peterson, Shoreview, MN (US);
Karen M. Bisbee, Maplewood, MN (US);
Richard L. Jacobson, Oakdale, MN (US);
3M Innovative Properties Company, St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
Adhesive composite dressings with simple and inexpensive delivery systems and methods of manufacturing the dressings are disclosed. The dressings include liners having a release surface and a retention surface. The bond strength between the liner and the pressure sensitive adhesive in the area of the retention surface is greater than the bond strength between the liner and the pressure sensitive adhesive in release surface. The increased bond strength in the area of the retention surface allows the backing to be held taut during delivery to assist in smooth aseptic delivery of the dressing. The retention surfaces can be provided by abrasion, embossing, perforating the liner, or combinations thereof. In addition, the methods of manufacturing the dressings can be practiced in-line with other converting operations using standard release liners.