This patent describes ways for surgical staff to be protected from X-ray radiation using a radiation protection textile that is  permeable to the air while complying with the high demands on radiation safety.

“Receiving a US patent approval is a great sign of acceptance for our innovative radiation protection textile and it will strengthen our position on one of the world’s largest markets,” says Petra Apell, business developer and co-founder of 10MD.

The announcement from the USPTO follows previous patent grants from the Swedish, Russian and Australian patent authorities.