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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 22, 2004
Filed:
May. 16, 2000
Daniel J. Smith, Stow, OH (US);
Darrell H. Reneker, Akron, OH (US);
Albert T. McManus, San Antonio, TX (US);
Heidi L. Schreuder-Gibson, Holliston, MA (US);
Charlene Mello, Rochester, MA (US);
Michael S. Sennett, Sudbury, MA (US);
The University of Akron, Akron, OH (US);
Abstract
A novel fiber comprising a substantially homogeneous mixture of a hydrophilic polymer and a polymer which is at least weakly hydrophobic is disclosed. The fiber optionally contains a pH adjusting compound. A method of making the fiber comprises electrospinning fibers of the substantially homogeneous polymer solution. A method of treating a wound or other area of a patient requiring protection from contamination comprises electrospinning the substantially homogeneous polymer solution to form a dressing. An apparatus for electrospinning a wound dressing is discosed.