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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 01, 2014
Filed:
Oct. 13, 2011
Robert L. Ballard, Orangeburg, SC (US);
Bruce L. Anneaux, Lexington, SC (US);
Joshua L. Manasco, West Columbia, SC (US);
Robert L. Ballard, Orangeburg, SC (US);
Bruce L. Anneaux, Lexington, SC (US);
Joshua L. Manasco, West Columbia, SC (US);
Zeus Industrial Products, Inc., Orangeburg, SC (US);
Abstract
A method of preparing antimicrobial-containing polymeric products is provided, the method involving electrospinning a dispersion comprising a dispersible polymer, a fiberizing polymer, and one or more antimicrobial agents. The electrospun material is heated to remove solvent and the fiberizing polymer, giving a nonwoven polymeric material having antimicrobial agent incorporated therein. The material can be in the form of, for example, a non-woven sheet, tube, or covering.