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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 17, 2015
Filed:
Jul. 29, 2011
Klaus-peter Anhalt, Rhumspringe, DE;
Klaus-Peter Anhalt, Rhumspringe, DE;
OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE GMBH, Duderstadt, DE;
Abstract
A material which is provided for use in direct contact with the skin of a user and which contains a percentage in silver that is finely dispersed in said material. The material is provided with a content in another metal that is finely dispersed in the material in addition to the silver content. The metals of the group including aluminum, magnesium, zinc, bronze, titanium and platinum are suitable either individually or in combination and in amounts between 0.1 and 1% by weight. The use of the metal particles is also suitable to conceal discolorations in a pigmented or dyed synthetic material when the material is used in air or on the skin. The metal particles do not impair the properties of the material. The material can be used to produce skin patches of any kind, especially for use in orthopedics.