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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 15, 2011
Filed:
Feb. 14, 2005
Applicants:
Darrell H. Reneker, Akron, OH (US);
Daniel J. Smith, Stow, OH (US);
Woraphon Kataphinan, Fontana, CA (US);
Inventors:
Darrell H. Reneker, Akron, OH (US);
Daniel J. Smith, Stow, OH (US);
Woraphon Kataphinan, Fontana, CA (US);
Assignee:
University of Akron, Akron, OH (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61L 33/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The present invention relates to nanofibrous coatings on medical devices such a surgical mesh or stent, wherein the coating is mechanically attached to the device. The principal mechanism for attaching the coating is through causing the fibers to permeate and entangle with the substrate.