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Amine containing polyurethane compositions for separatory devices
Assignee: Caschem Inc
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Filing: 1988-02-18
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Granted: 1989-09-12
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Expires: 2008-02-18
Abstract
Abstract Polyurethane compositions having improved adhesion comprising amine containing isocyante cured polyols of liquid esters of carboxylic acids having at least 8 carbon atoms for use as potting compounds or sealants for hollow fiber or folded membrane biomedical separatory devices, especially when such device contain contaminants such as glycerine or water.
Inventors
- 👤 Yuan C. Chu
- 👤 Melvin Brauer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:07
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08G; C08G18/00; C08G18/06; C08G18/70; C08G18/72; C08G18/80; C08G18/8003; C08G18/8006; C08G18/8041; B; B01; B01D; B01D63/00; B01D63/02; B01D63/021; B01D63/022; B01D63/023; B01D65/00; B01D65/003; C08G18/28; C08G18/30; C08G18/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 30
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A hollow fiber separatory device capable of use in biomedical applications comprising a hollow fiber bundle consisting of a plurality of fine hollow fibers whose open fiber ends terminate in a tube-sheet face, the resulting bundle being sealed within a casing to form a separatory cell having two or more fluid ports which allow for the passage of one fluid through the fibers and another around the fibers without mixing of the two fluids, said tube-sheet comprising a cured polyurethane composition comprising the reaction product of an organic isocyanate, a polyol of a liquid ester of a carboxylic acid having at least 8 carbon atoms, and an amine compound having an equivalent weight between 30 and 4000 in an amount sufficient to impart to the polyurethane improved adhesion to said hollow fibers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A hollow fiber separatory device capable of use in biomedical applications comprising a hollow fiber bundle consisting of a plurality of fine hollow fibers whose open fiber ends terminate in a tube-sheet face, the resulting bundle being sealed within a casing to form a separatory cell having two or more fluid ports which allow for the passage of one fluid through the fibers and another around the fibers without mixing of the two fluids, said tube-sheet comprising a cured polyurethane composition comprising the reaction product of an organic isocyanate, a polyol of a liquid ester of a carboxylic acid having at least 8 carbon atoms, and an amine compound having an equivalent weight between 30 and 4000 in an amount sufficient to impart to the polyurethane improved adhesion to said hollow fibers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the amount of the amine compound comprises 0.2-16% by equivalents of the overall composition.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the polyol is an ester of ricinoleic acid and a polyhydric alcohol.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the polyol further comprises up to about 25 percent by weight of a polyether polyol.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 1 wherein a portion of the amine and a portion of the polyisocyanate are reacted to form a prepolymer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 1, wherein a portion of the polyol and a portion of the polyisocyanate are reacted to form a prepolymer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the organic polyisocyanate is present in substantially stoichiometric amounts i relation to the polyol and amine components.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 1, wherein the amine compound is an aliphatic or aromatic polyamine.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
129 words
A biomedical separatory device comprising semipermeable membrane separating means whose extremities are potted in holding means, the resulting separating means being sealed by the holding means to a casing to form a separatory cell having two or more fluid ports which allow passage of one fluid on one side of the separating means and another fluid on the other side of said separating means without mixing of the two fluids, said holding means comprising a cured polyurethane composition comprising the reaction product of an organic isocyanate, a polyol of a liquid ester of a carboxylic acid having at least 8 carbon atoms, and an amine compound having an equivalent weight between 30 and 4000 in an amount sufficient to impart to the polyurethane improved adhesion to said membrane means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
129 words
A biomedical separatory device comprising semipermeable membrane separating means whose extremities are potted in holding means, the resulting separating means being sealed by the holding means to a casing to form a separatory cell having two or more fluid ports which allow passage of one fluid on one side of the separating means and another fluid on the other side of said separating means without mixing of the two fluids, said holding means comprising a cured polyurethane composition comprising the reaction product of an organic isocyanate, a polyol of a liquid ester of a carboxylic acid having at least 8 carbon atoms, and an amine compound having an equivalent weight between 30 and 4000 in an amount sufficient to impart to the polyurethane improved adhesion to said membrane means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 9 wherein the amount of the amine compound comprises 0.2-16% by equivalents of the overall composition.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 9 wherein the polyol is an ester of ricinoleic acid and a polyhydric alcohol.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 9 wherein the polyol further comprises up to about 25 percent by weight of a polyether polyol.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 9 wherein a portion of the amine and a portion of the polyisocyanate are reacted to form a prepolymer.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 9 wherein a portion of the polyol and a portion of the polyisocyanate are reacted to form a prepolymer.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 9 wherein the organic polyisocyanate is present in substantially stoichiometric amounts in relation to the polyol and polyamine components.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 9 wherein the amine compound is an aliphatic or aromatic polyamine.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
122 words
A process for preparing a separatory device for use in a biomedical application by securing a portion of at least one separatory means in a housing using a cured polyurethane composition provided by reacting a first component comprising at least one organic polyisocyanate compound with a second component comprising at least one polyol of a liquid ester of a carboxylic acid having at least 8 carbon atoms, which process comprises mixing with either of said first or second components from 0.2 to 16 percent by equivalents of an amine compound having an equivalent weight between about 30 and 4000 and reacting the components to form a cured polyurethane having improved adhesion for securing a portion of said separatory means to said housing.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
122 words
A process for preparing a separatory device for use in a biomedical application by securing a portion of at least one separatory means in a housing using a cured polyurethane composition provided by reacting a first component comprising at least one organic polyisocyanate compound with a second component comprising at least one polyol of a liquid ester of a carboxylic acid having at least 8 carbon atoms, which process comprises mixing with either of said first or second components from 0.2 to 16 percent by equivalents of an amine compound having an equivalent weight between about 30 and 4000 and reacting the components to form a cured polyurethane having improved adhesion for securing a portion of said separatory means to said housing.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process of claim 17 wherein the separatory means is selected from one of hollow fibers or semipermeable membranes.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process of claim 17 which further comprises potting the ends of said separatory means with said polyurethane composition.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
23 words
The process of claim 17 wherein the organic polyisocyanate is present in substantially stoichiometric amounts in relation to the polyol and amine components.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
30 words
The process of claim 17 which further comprises forming a prepolymer from a portion of the amine and a portion of the polyisocyanate prior to the reaction of the components.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
30 words
The process of claim 17 which further comprises forming a prepolymer from a portion of the polyol and a portion of the polyisocyanate prior to the reaction of the components.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
18 words
The process of claim 17 wherein the polyol is an ester of ricinoleic acid and a polyhydric alcohol.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 17 wherein the polyol is a ricinoleate containing compound.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
39 words
The process of claim 17 which further comprises adding to said polyol components prior to reaction with said amine and isocyanate components, up to 25 percent by weight, based on the weight of the polyol, of a polyether polyol.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
117 words
A separatory device capable use in a biomedical application comprising separatory means secured within a housing by a cured polyurethane composition to form a separatory cell having two or more fluid ports which allow for the passage of two fluids through the device without mixing thereof, said cured polyurethane composition consisting essentially of the reaction product of from about 40 to 64 percent by equivalents of an organic isocyanate, from 20 to 60 percent by equivalents of a polyol of a liquid ester of a carboxylic acid, and from about 0.2 to 16 percent by equivalents of an amine compound having an equivalent weight of between 30 to 4000 which imparts to the composition improved adhesion properties.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
117 words
A separatory device capable use in a biomedical application comprising separatory means secured within a housing by a cured polyurethane composition to form a separatory cell having two or more fluid ports which allow for the passage of two fluids through the device without mixing thereof, said cured polyurethane composition consisting essentially of the reaction product of from about 40 to 64 percent by equivalents of an organic isocyanate, from 20 to 60 percent by equivalents of a polyol of a liquid ester of a carboxylic acid, and from about 0.2 to 16 percent by equivalents of an amine compound having an equivalent weight of between 30 to 4000 which imparts to the composition improved adhesion properties.
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