(19)
(11) EP 1 244 474 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
02.10.2002 Bulletin 2002/40

(21) Application number: 00989437.9

(22) Date of filing: 21.12.2000
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7A61L 15/24, A61L 15/60
(86) International application number:
PCT/US0035/082
(87) International publication number:
WO 0104/5758 (28.06.2001 Gazette 2001/26)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE TR

(30) Priority: 23.12.1999 US 173016 P

(71) Applicant: THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
Midland, Michigan 48674 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • WEIR, Joseph, L.
    Midland, MI 48640 (US)
  • BUCHHOLZ, Fredric, L.
    Midland, MI 48640 (US)
  • CHRISTENSEN, Stephen, B.
    Midland, MI 48642 (US)
  • GRAHAM, Andrew, T.
    Midland, MI 48642 (US)

(74) Representative: Raynor, John et al
W.H. Beck, Greener & Co7 Stone BuildingsLincoln's Inn
London WC2A 3SZ
London WC2A 3SZ (GB)

   


(54) HIGH PERMEABILITY, LOW ABSORPTION CAPACITY POLYMERS