Patent ID: 6224983
Filing Date: 2001-05-01
Classification: A61L,C23C,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
An article that resists microbial growth prepared by a method which comprises(a) activating at least a portion of the surface area of an article which article is constructed of a nonconducting material selected from the group consisting of latex, polystyrene, polyester, polyvinylchloride, polyurethane, ABS polymers, polycarbonate, polyamide, polytetrafluoroethylene, polyimide and synthetic rubber; followed by(b) chemically depositing a silver layer of 2-2000 .ANG. by treating said activated surface with an aqueous solution of at least one salt of silver in the presence of a deposition control agent, said depositing being conducted for only sufficient time to result in said 2-2000 .ANG. silver layer; and(c) rinsing in demineralized water and drying.