Patents by Inventor Alexander John Kugel

Alexander John Kugel has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20110195041
    Abstract: Provided are antimicrobial compositions including at least one biocide covalently bound to a polyurethane. The biocide moiety may comprise triclosan, a triclosan derivative, or a quaternary ammonium salt. Further provided are methods of reducing biofilm formation or microbial growth on a surface, the method including applying to the surface an antimicrobial composition including at least one biocide covalently attached to a polyurethane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2009
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: NDSU RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Bret Ja Chisholm, Dean C. Webster, Alexander John Kugel
  • POLYETHYLENIMINE BIOCIDES
    Publication number: 20110171279
    Abstract: A family of polyethylenimine biocides of formula (I): wherein R1 is hydrogen, a branched ethylenimine, a tethered antimicrobial moiety, or a branched ethylenimine having a tethered antimicrobial moiety is described herein. The polyethylenimine biocides may be used in a variety of consumer products, coatings, coating compositions, and medical devices to prevent growth of microorganisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: NDSU RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Bret Ja Chisholm, Shane J. Stafslien, Alexander John Kugel