EP4127150A4 - Electrospun nanofibrous polymer membrane for use in personal protective equipment - Google Patents

Electrospun nanofibrous polymer membrane for use in personal protective equipment

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EP4127150A4
EP4127150A4 EP21780536.5A EP21780536A EP4127150A4 EP 4127150 A4 EP4127150 A4 EP 4127150A4 EP 21780536 A EP21780536 A EP 21780536A EP 4127150 A4 EP4127150 A4 EP 4127150A4
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Prior art keywords
polymer membrane
protective equipment
personal protective
electrospun nanofibrous
nanofibrous polymer
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German (de)
French (fr)
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EP4127150A1 (en
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Feng Guo
Sherif Soliman
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Matregenix Inc
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Matregenix Inc
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    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
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    • A41D13/00—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
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    • A62—LIFE-SAVING; FIRE-FIGHTING
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  • Filtering Materials (AREA)
  • Separation Using Semi-Permeable Membranes (AREA)
  • Chemical Or Physical Treatment Of Fibers (AREA)
  • Treatments For Attaching Organic Compounds To Fibrous Goods (AREA)
  • Spinning Methods And Devices For Manufacturing Artificial Fibers (AREA)
EP21780536.5A 2020-03-31 2021-03-31 Electrospun nanofibrous polymer membrane for use in personal protective equipment Pending EP4127150A4 (en)

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