Patents Assigned to Salternate B.V.
  • Particles for binding monovalent cations
    Patent number: 5718920
    Abstract: A method and particles for binding monovalent cations, each of the particles having a nucleus containing a cation exchange material, and applied thereon, a coating comprising a membrane being permeable for monovalent cations, in particular sodium, potassium, ammonium and hydrogen ions. The membrane is essentially not disintegrated during passage through the intestinal tract of humans or animals and wherein the membrane is more permeable for monovalent cations than for bi- or higher valent cations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1998
    Assignee: Salternate B.V.
    Inventor: Annette Notenbomer