Patents Examined by Katryne E. Shelborne
  • Structured occlusive dressings
    Patent number: 6231872
    Abstract: This invention relates to a composition containing a hydrophobic solvent, a network polymer and a flow control agent which is useful in healing wounds. The composition of this invention may be applied directly to a wound to create a structured occlusive dressing. The dressings of this invention do not migrate, but maintain their integrity at skin temperature, and encourage the creation of a moist wound environment while protecting the wound in order to accelerate healing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Mooney, Anthony Gallo, John Perucki