Abstract: One subject of the present invention is a dressing essentially consisting of: an absorbent nonwoven compress formed from a mixture: of bicomponent thermal bonding non-absorbent fibers, of core-shell type, said core being made of polyester (polyethylene terephthalate, PET) and the shell being made of polyethylene; of bicomponent superabsorbent fibers of core-shell type with a core made of polyacrylonitrile and a shell made of polyacrylate; and a net fabric made from a hydrocolloid elastomer mass partially covering the face of the compress intended to come into contact with the wound. This product is especially intended to promote the healing of chronic wounds by optimizing the debridement.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an aqueous dispersion of multiphase polymer particles in which the polymer particles comprise at least two separate phases, the internal phase being formed by polymerization in the presence of a crosslinking agent, said dispersion further comprising a surfactant chosen from amino acid derivatives. The invention also concerns a film-forming composition comprising said aqueous dispersion of polymer particles. The invention also relates to a film obtained after application of said film-forming composition. This film dries very quickly, is water resistant, and has good adhesion, elasticity and breaking strength properties. The invention also concerns the use of said film for protecting surfaces of the skin or mucous membranes, wounds, injuries and/or skin disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an absorbent dressing comprising a breathable impermeable substrate (4) and an absorbent foam (2), which is particularly suitable for use in the care of chronic or acute wounds. The invention relates to a dressing comprising an absorbent foam (2) and a protective substrate (4) that is impermeable to fluids, but permeable to water vapor, said substrate being formed by assembling a film (4a) and an openwork reinforcement that is coated with an adhesive silicone gel (4b) without blocking the openings in the reinforcement. In addition, the dressing comprises a non-absorbent web (5) which is disposed between the absorbent foam (2) and the substrate (4), which adheres to the adhesive silicone gel coating on the reinforcement, and which adheres to the absorbent foam (2).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-supporting interface dressing formed from a thin layer of a composition comprising a hydrophobic matrix and having through holes. According to the invention, this hydrophobic matrix comprises: per 100 parts by weight of a styrene-saturated olefin-styrene triblock copolymer having a viscosity between 0.2 and 2 Pa.s, as measured in a 10% (weight/weight) solution in toluene; from 400 to 1220 parts by weight of a plasticizer, preferably a plasticizing oil; and from 0 to 720 parts by weight of petroleum jelly; it being specified moreover that: the total amount of plasticizer and petroleum jelly is greater than or equal to 750 parts by weight; the amount of petroleum jelly is between 400 and 720 parts by weight when the amount of plasticizer is between 1000 and 1220 parts by weight.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an aqueous dispersion of multiphase polymer particles in which the polymer particles comprise at least two separate phases, the internal phase being formed by polymerisation in the presence of a crosslinking agent, said dispersion further comprising a surfactant chosen from amino acid derivatives. The invention also concerns a film-forming composition comprising said aqueous dispersion of polymer particles. The invention also relates to a film obtained after application of said film-forming composition. This film dries very quickly, is water resistant, and has good adhesion, elasticity and breaking strength properties. The invention also concerns the use of said film for protecting surfaces of the skin or mucous membranes, wounds, injuries and/or skin disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an absorbent dressing comprising a breathable impermeable substrate (4) and an absorbent foam (2), which is particularly suitable for use in the care of chronic or acute wounds. The invention relates to a dressing comprising an absorbent foam (2) and a protective substrate (4) that is impermeable to fluids, but permeable to water vapor, said substrate being formed by assembling a film (4a) and an openwork reinforcement that is coated with an adhesive silicone gel (4b) without blocking the openings in the reinforcement. In addition, the dressing comprises a non-absorbent web (5) which is disposed between the absorbent foam (2) and the substrate (4), which adheres to the adhesive silicone gel coating on the reinforcement, and which adheres to the absorbent foam (2).

Abstract: One subject of the present invention is a dressing essentially consisting of: an absorbent nonwoven compress formed from a mixture: of bicomponent thermal bonding non-absorbent fibers, of core-shell type, said core being made of polyester (polyethylene terephthalate, PET) and the shell being made of polyethylene; of bicomponent superabsorbent fibers of core-shell type with a core made of polyacrylonitrile and a shell made of polyacrylate; and a net fabric made from a hydrocolloid elastomer mass partially covering the face of the compress intended to come into contact with the wound. This product is especially intended to promote the healing of chronic wounds by optimizing the debridement.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wound dressing which comprises a hydrocolloid adhesive mass comprising a hydrophobic elastomer matrix comprising poly(styrene-olefin-styrene) block copolymers, particles of hydrocolloid(s) dispersed in said elastomer matrix, and at least one tackifying hydrocarbon resin, characterized in that the hydrocolloid adhesive mass has a deformation ratio ? comprised between at least 0.10 and at most 0.40, as measured by subjecting a cylindrical sample having a diameter of 10 mm, of said hydrocolloid adhesive mass having a thickness of 1.0 mm, at a temperature of 37° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wound dressing which comprises a hydrocolloid adhesive mass comprising: a hydrophobic elastomer matrix comprising polystyrene-olefin-styrene) block copolymers, particles of hydrocolloid(s) dispersed in said elastomer matrix, at least two hydrogenated-hydrocarbon tackifying resins, the difference between the softening temperatures of a first hydrogenated-hydrocarbon tackifying resin and of a second hydrogenated-hydrocarbon tackifying resin comprised in the hydrocolloid adhesive mass being at least 10° C. and at most 40° C.

Abstract: A miniature microphone enclosure is provided for use with a wireless headset. The microphone enclosure provides superior noise and wind cancellation without any circuitry. Two sound ports and wind suppression material help minimize any noise attributable to wind or air. Moreover the microphone enclosure has a directivity such that the microphone does not have to be placed directly in front of a user's mouth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel solid emulsions, characterised in that they comprise a thermoplastic elastomer of poly(styrene-olefin-styrene) block copolymer type, an aqueous phase, an oily phase and an amphiphilic copolymer. The invention also relates to the use of these novel solid emulsions notably for the preparation of products for medical, dermatological or cosmetological purposes which come into contact with a wound, skin or mucous membranes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel hydrophilic adhesive compositions, characterised in that they comprise a thermoplastic elastomer of poly(styrene-olefin-styrene) block copolymer type, a tackifying product, a liquid plasticizer, water and un amphiphilic copolymer. The invention also relates to the use of these novel hydrophilic adhesive compositions as adhesives for fixing any type of product, and notably products for medical, dermatological or cosmetological purposes, which come into contact with a wound, the skin or the mucous membranes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel hydrophilic adhesive compositions, characterised in that they comprise a thermoplastic elastomer of poly(styrene-olefin-styrene) block copolymer type, a tackifying product, a liquid plasticizer, water and un amphiphilic copolymer. The invention also relates to the use of these novel hydrophilic adhesive compositions as adhesives for fixing any type of product, and notably products for medical, dermatological or cosmetological purposes, which come into contact with a wound, the skin or the mucous membranes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel solid emulsions, characterised in that they comprise a thermoplastic elastomer of poly(styrene-olefin-styrene) block copolymer type, an aqueous phase, an oily phase and an amphiphilic copolymer. The invention also relates to the use of these novel solid emulsions notably for the preparation of products for medical, dermatological or cosmetological purposes which come into contact with a wound, skin or mucous membranes.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel copolymers of the poly(styrene)-poly(ethylene-butylene)-poly(styrene) type wherein the central poly(ethylene-butylene) sequence has been modified by chemical grafting of hydrophilic groups to make them amphiphilic. The invention also concerns a method for preparing said novel amphiphilic copolymers and their use in particular as emulsifying agent or absorbent.

Abstract: The present invention relates in general terms to novel adhesive elements capable of being stacked without protection, and to the process for their manufacture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel hydrocolloid adhesive mass useful for medical purposes, characterized in that said hydrocolloid adhesive mass comprises: a) 0.2 to 5 parts by weight of an ethoxylated sorbitan fatty acid ester; b) 20 to 50 parts by weight of a hydrocolloid; c) 32 to 120 to parts by weight of an adhesive matrix made up of one or more polymers selected from poly(styrene/olefin/styrene) block copolymers, low-molecular polyisobutylenes and high-molecular polyisobutylenes, and one or more compounds selected from sticky resins, or tackifying resins, plasticizers, polybutenes, antioxidants, ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymers, butyl rubbers and ethylene/propylene block copolymers; and d) 0 to 15 parts by weight of an acrylate copolymer with a glass transition temperature below −20° C.

Abstract: It is characterized in that at least one cohesive and elastic pressure-sensitive adhesive patch which can be repositioned on the skin is used, and said patch can be detached from the prosthesis by pulling parallel to the surface of the prosthesis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite of the printing-writing medium/adhesive type, in which the said printing-writing medium consists of a polyolefin in sheet form and is provided on one of its sides with the said adhesive, the said composite being characterized in that it consists of:(A) a printing-writing medium in the form of a microporous sheet of polyolefin of high molecular weight, and(B) a pressure-sensitive adhesive without a plasticizer and containing(1) 90 to 160 parts by weight of a rosin resin having an average molecular weight (AMW) of between 600 and 1500 and a softening point above 85.degree. C., per(2) 100 parts by weight of an elastomer polymer material consisting of or containing at least one polyisoprene compound.This composite is especially useful for producing labels intended for the identification of blood bags made of SEBS or EVA.

Abstract: The invention concerns a novel hydrophile adhesive mass to be used for medical purposes characterised in that said hydrophile adhesive mass comprises:(a) 10 to 35 parts by weight of sequenced poly(styrene/olefin/styrene) copolymer, in particular poly(styrene/isoprene/styrene),(b) 20 to 50 parts by weight of a tackifier resin,(c) 2 to 15 parts by weight of an acrylate polymer with a glass temperature less than -20.degree. C.,(d) 2 to 25 parts by weight of a plasticizer, in particular a plasticizing oil,(e) 20 to 50 parts by weight of a hydrocolloid,(f) 0.1 to 2 parts by weight of at least one antioxidant.The invention also concerns the use of this adhesive mass for making protective bandages, in particular for treating blisters, skin-deep dermo-epidermic lesions, exudative wounds and burns.