Patent ID: 8372128
Filing Date: 2013-02-12
Classification: A61F,A61N

Abstract:
1. A simultaneously exudate absorbing and photodynamically wound sanitizing absorbent non-stick bandage comprising: a self-adhesive bandage having an integral absorbent pad with a perforated non-stick outer surface or meshed non-stick outer surface, LED illuminated side emitting fiber optic strands or LEDs embedded in said surface, a DC power source on board the bandage coupled to the LEDs and operable to provide power to the LEDs, wherein upon activation said surface emits light which effectively sanitizes a wound surface; a peel off backing containing embedded magnetic material which when pulled off activates a magnetically activated switch in the bandage initiating an illumination cycle; wherein electronic circuitry is traced on a circuit board embedded in the bandage; wherein a time of activation is controlled by a digital timer on said circuit board; and wherein said digital timer is a microprocessor controller with a preprogrammed timing algorithm.