Bacterial filteration construction
A biodegradable PLA-based bacterial filtration construction with reinforced fibers addresses environmental and health issues in medical masks by ensuring high bacterial filtration and blood resistance, meeting medical standards and minimizing plastic inhalation.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/IB2024/056185
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-06-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-02
AI Technical Summary
Existing medical masks, particularly those made from polypropylene (PP), pose environmental hazards and health risks due to plastic inhalation and are not effectively resistant to blood penetration and bacterial filtration, lacking specific end-use properties required for medical-grade protection.
A 4-6 layer bacterial filtration construction using biodegradable PLA fibers, reinforced with micro- and nano-fillers, and selected additives, achieving a minimum blood penetration resistance of 555 cm/s and 98% bacterial filtration efficiency, while reducing environmental impact through PLA's renewable production and biodegradability.
The construction provides enhanced bacterial filtration and blood penetration resistance, meeting medical standards and reducing environmental harm by using biodegradable materials that fix CO2 and minimize plastic inhalation risks.
Abstract
Description
[0001] BACTERIAL FITRATION CONSTRUCTION
[0002] 1 . History;
[0003] The present invention relates to a structure for bacterial filtration efficient and resistance to blood penetration for the use of all types of MasksrMedical and hospital grade . The construction is used for KF 94 / KN95 / Medical type masks .
[0004] The invented construction is made up of 4-6 layers . The Bacterial flirtation construction is comprised of a majority of Bio degradable materials . The organic materials used are certified for Bio degradability .
[0005] Environmental Benefit In using PLA it is in addition , the recycling of PLA helps to reduce C02 emissions , because the source of PLA does not consume petroleum resources , but rather fixes C02 in the air .
[0006] The pandemic created a need for medical protective clothing . From hospital gowns to masks , to surgical gloves , foot covers , caps which comes under PPE category .
[0007] Masks in general are manufactured with PP (Polypropylene) . It is not only an environmental hazard but also an enormous contribution to health conditions in humans due to the plastic inhalation . 2 . 1 Description :
[0008] Poly (lactic acid) or polylactide (PLA)ra biodegradable polyester produced from renewable resources . Due to its inherent properties , PLA has a key-position in the market of biopolymers , being one of the most promising materials for further developments . PLA is a acid that is formed by fermentation of Corn . PLA in the process suffers from some shortcomings , whereas for the different applications specific end-use properties are required. Therefore , the addition of reinforcing fibres , micro- and / or nano-fillers , and selected additives within PLA matrix is considered as a powerful method for obtaining specific end-use characteristics and major improvements of properties .
[0009] 2 . 2 The innovative Metrix ;
[0010] The Bacterial Filtration construction is based on the following Metrix of fibers and layers .
[0011] In the present invention , the method of construction is based on the percentages of fiber per square meter (sqm) and 20% to 60 % is used in the present invention .
[0012] The layers of the invention of the Bacterial Filtration Construction is used in the product as mentioned from 1-5 listed below .
[0013] 1 . PLA (hydro tanglment) of 20-60 gms in weight . The PLA outer layer is an organic material
[0014] 2 . The absorbent layer is organic ranges from 25 gms to 40 grams per square meter .
[0015] 3 . The comfort layer is 15gms to 30 grams per square meter .
[0016] 4 . The filtration layer is from 30grams to 45 grams per square meter .
[0017] 5 . The layers range from three (3) to Six (6) as per requirement of the protection . 2 . 3 Technical Medical benefit
[0018] The technical benefit of the Bacterial Filtration construction is to confirm to standards of A medical mask with a barrier level 2 , resist penetration of blood at a minimum velocity of 555cm / s , (Equivalent to blood pressure of 120mmHg)
[0019] The Bacterial Filtration construction is structured to comply to the method of in-vetro determination of bacterial filtration efficiency (BFE) , of level 3 (three) barrier protection to ensure the bacterial efficiency of the end product (The Mask) to be 98%
[0020] The Bacterial Filtration Construction , is to enhance breathing efficiency, to the respirator to comply to the requirement international standard.
Claims
CLAIMS1. In the present invention, claims as per description, the method of construction is based on the percentages of fiber per square meter (sqm) and 20% to 60 % is used in the present invention .
2. In the present invention, claims as per claim 1 , The layers of the invention of the Bacterial Filtration Construction are used in the invention as mentioned in claims 1-73.ThE PLA (hydrotanglment) of 20-60 gms in weight. The PLA outer layer is an organic material used.
4. The absorbent layer is organic ranges from 25 gms to 40 grams per square meter.
5. The comfort layer is 15gms to 30 grams per square meter.
6. The filtration layer is from 30grams to 45 grams per square meter.
7. The layers range from three (3) to Six (6) as per requirement of the Bacteria filtration, blood resistance and Breathing resistance according to the international standard.
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