(under subclass 78.02) Subject matter wherein a solid synthetic polymer is the active ingredient for topically treating a skin burn or open wound; e.g., a composition containing sodium polyacrylate dissolved in a solvent system for application to a human or animal skin burn to enhance healing, etc.
(1) Note. Search this class, subclass 78.02, for a further
discussion on polymers classified herein.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
443+, in which the anti-burn or open-wound-treating composition is in a special physical form; e.g., bandage, dressing, etc., or structurally designed; e.g., coating, laminating, encapsulating, etc., to affect controlled release of the active agent.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
128, Surgery, appropriate subclasses for a significant method of treating an open wound.
514, Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions, 1+, for skin burn compositions containing an active ingredient (DOAI) and also containing a nonactive solid synthetic polymer or subclasses 772.3+ for compositions which are proper for this class containing a nonactive solid synthetic polymer and devoid of a DOAI.
