Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Preparations characterized by special physical form – Wearing apparel – fabric – or cloth
Patent
1996-10-18
1999-04-20
Page, Thurman K.
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Preparations characterized by special physical form
Wearing apparel, fabric, or cloth
424400, A01N 2534, A61F 1302, A61L 1516
Patent
active
058956565
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to the treatment of keloid and hypertrophic scars by covering the scar with a gas-or gel-filled cushion made of smooth or textured silicone sheeting. It relates particularly to a cushion in the form of a hollow bag filled with completely dry air, inert gel or an inert gas. The invention also relates to a silicone sheeting cushion enclosing silicone beads, polymeric pieces or bodies made of polyfluoroethylene sheeting or a related polymer which produces a negative static charge or, preferably, a silicone sponge or hydrophobic gel, most preferably silicone gel.
REFERENCES:
patent: 5437618 (1995-08-01), Sikes
Har-Shai Yaron
Hirshowitz Bernard
Lindenbaum Ella
Coleman Henry D.
Life Medical Sciences, Inc.
Page Thurman K.
Shelborne Kathryne E.
Sudol R. Neil
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