Impact energy absorbing composite materials

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1998-05-04

1999-09-07

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Bandage structure

Skin laceration or wound cover

602 41, 428246, 424 30, 128859, A61F 1300

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059479183

ABSTRACT:
An impact energy absorbing composite material of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) and an elastomer is disclosed. The composite is comprised of at least one layer of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene and at least one layer of an elastomer. The individual layer thicknesses of the ePTFE and elastomer are controlled to achieve superior high energy impact resistance. The invention herein provides a material having performance that also can be tailored to meet other design needs for a given application, for example, space considerations or comfort.

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