US Patent No: 5,181,905

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Method of monitoring the condition of the skin or wound

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Abstract

A dressing having a skin or wound contacting surface is provided with an indicator means on the opposite surface. The indicator means is capable of sensing the condition of the skin or wound underlying the dressing and conveying the information to the health care professional eliminating the need to frequently change the dressing.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
CONVATEC TECHNOLOGIES INC.RENO, NV180

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Flam, Eric 29 Ainsworth Ave., East Brunswick, NJ 08816 11 226

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