Patents Assigned to BioPolymerix, Inc.
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Patent number: 6264936Abstract: An antimicrobial material is described which can be used to form on the surface on a substrate a non-leaching antimicrobial coating or layer which kills microorganisms on contact. The non-leaching antimicrobial coating or layer is a unique combination of an organic matrix immobilized on the surface of the substrate to having biocidal metallic materials non-leachably associated with the matrix. When a microorganism contacts the coating or layer, the biocidal metallic material is transferred to the microorganism in amounts sufficient to kill it. Methods of applying the coating or layer to a substrate also are provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 1998Date of Patent: July 24, 2001Assignees: BioPolymerix, Inc., Surfacine Development Company, LLCInventors: Samuel P. Sawan, Sundar Subramanyam, Alexander Yurkovetskiy
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Patent number: 6126931Abstract: Contact killing antimicrobial articles, devices and formulations are described which kill microorganisms on contact. The articles, devices or formulations contain a non-leaching antimicrobial material which is a unique combination of an organic matrix having biocidal metallic materials non-leachably associated with the matrix. The antimicrobial material may used to form an antimicrobial coating or layer on a surface of the article or device, or may be dispersed in a vehicle or carrier to form a topical antiseptic or disinfectant, or solid shape having contact killing antimicrobial properties. When a microorganism contacts the article, device, or formulation, the biocidal metallic material is transferred to the microorganism in amounts sufficient to kill it.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 1998Date of Patent: October 3, 2000Assignees: Surfacine Development Company, LLC, BioPolymerix, Inc.Inventors: Samuel P. Sawan, Sundar Subramanyam, Alexander Yurkovetskiy
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Patent number: 5869073Abstract: A liquid composition for applying a non-leachable antimicrobial coating on a surface. The liquid composition consists of a solution, dispersion or suspension of a biguanide polymer reacted with a cross-linking agent to form an adduct, and an antimicrobial metal material. The resulting antimicrobial coating does not release biocidal levels of leachables into surrounding solution.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 1996Date of Patent: February 9, 1999Assignees: Biopolymerix, Inc, Surfacine Development Company, Inc.Inventors: Samuel P. Sawan, Tadmor Shalon, Sundar Subramanyam, Alexander Yurkovetskiy
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Patent number: 5849311Abstract: An antimicrobial material is described which can be used to form on the surface on a substrate a non-leaching antimicrobial coating or layer which kills microorganisms on contact. The non-leaching antimicrobial coating or layer is a unique combination of an organic matrix immobilized on the surface of the substrate to having biocidal metallic materials non-leachably associated with the matrix. When a microorganism contacts the coating or layer, the biocidal metallic material is transferred to the microorganism in amounts sufficient to kill it.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1996Date of Patent: December 15, 1998Assignees: BioPolymerix, Inc., Surfacine Development Company, LLCInventors: Samuel P. Sawan, Tadmor Shalon, Sundar Subramanyam, Alexander Yurkovetskiy
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Patent number: 5817325Abstract: Contact killing antimicrobial articles, devices and formulations are described which kill microorganisms on contact. The articles, devices or formulations contain a non-leaching antimicrobial material which is a unique combination of an organic matrix having biocidal metallic materials non-leachably associated with the matrix. The antimicrobial material may used to form an antimicrobial coating or layer on a surface of the article or device, or may be dispersed in a vehicle or carrier to form a topical antiseptic or disinfectant, or solid shape having contact killing antimicrobial properties. When a microorganism contacts the article, device, or formulation, the biocidal metallic material is transferred to the microorganism in amounts sufficient to kill it.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1996Date of Patent: October 6, 1998Assignees: Biopolymerix, Inc., Surfacine Development Company, L.L.C.Inventors: Samuel P. Sawan, Tadmor Shalon, Sundar Subramanyam, Alexander Yurkovetskiy
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Patent number: 5681468Abstract: A liquid dispenser for dispensing sterile liquid comprising a container for storing the sterile liquid, a nozzle assembly mounted on the container, and a filter which has at least one surface and a plurality of its pores coated with a metallic material, e.g., a metal or metal oxide or metal salt, that is bacteriostatic or bacteriocidal, is described. The metal coated filter, methods for coating the filter, and methods for using the liquid dispenser are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 1996Date of Patent: October 28, 1997Assignee: BioPolymerix, Inc.Inventors: Samuel P. Sawan, Tadmor Shalon, Sundar Subramanyam, Alexander Yurkovetskiy
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Patent number: 5490938Abstract: A liquid dispenser for dispensing sterile liquid comprising a container for storing the sterile liquid, a nozzle assembly mounted on the container, and a filter which has at least one surface and a plurality of its pores coated with a metallic material, e.g., a metal or metal oxide or metal salt, that is bacteriostatic or bacteriocidal, is described. The metal coated filter, methods for coating the filter, and methods for using the liquid dispenser are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 1993Date of Patent: February 13, 1996Assignee: BioPolymerix, Inc.Inventors: Samuel P. Sawan, Tadmor Shalon, Sundar Subramanyam, Alexander Yurkovetskiy