Patents by Inventor Barry Cummins

Barry Cummins 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).

  • Patent number: 8691285
    Abstract: Methods of using a non-irritant, low pH acidic composition to destroy undesirable microorganisms are described. The methods may be used on food products, food processing equipment, and in aqueous solutions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: CMS Innovative Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry Cummins, David Creasey
  • Publication number: 20120027869
    Abstract: Methods of using a non-irritant, low pH acidic composition to destroy undesirable microorganisms are described. The methods may be used on food products, food processing equipment, and in aqueous solutions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventors: Barry Cummins, David Creasey
  • Publication number: 20070264398
    Abstract: An antimicrobial, anti-bacterial processing aid, food additive and food ingredient is provided to inhibit cellular growth of known pathogenic, indicator and spoilage organisms, such as salmonella, stahphylococcus, listeria, e coli, and the like. The antimicrobial agent of the present invention is useful as a treatment for animal feed, a treatment for pre-harvest and post-harvest processing of foodstuffs, a treatment for cooked food subject to airborne contaminants and many other conditions in need of disinfectants and sanitizers. One of the primary benefits of the antimicrobial agent is that it inhibits the growth of bacteria that have become antibiotic resistant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2007
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventors: Barry Cummins, David Creasey
  • Publication number: 20070190175
    Abstract: A topical skin care composition is provided to improve skin texture, diminish fine lines and wrinkles and decrease the appearance of hyper-pigmented areas. In addition, another embodiment of the skin care composition can be used to treat burns, insect bites and diminish the pain and scarring caused by such injuries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Barry Cummins, David Creasey
  • Publication number: 20060228308
    Abstract: An oral care composition and method of using are provided for treating and preventing malodors or disease conditions of the oral cavity in warm-blooded animals, including humans. When applying an oral care effective amount of the oral care composition of the present invention to the mucosal tissue of the oral cavity, the gingival tissues of the oral cavity, and/or surface of the teeth. The application can be as a liquid for bathing, rinsing or gargling, or lather generated by brushing the teeth for a sufficient time. After rinsing, gargling or brushing, the composition of the present invention should be swallowed to achieve effective reduction of various organisms, diseases and malodors. An oral care effective amount can also prevent and heal mouth sores and canker sores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2004
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventors: Barry Cummins, David Creasey
  • Publication number: 20050191365
    Abstract: A composition of matter with antimicrobial and antibacterial properties for treatment of water, wastewater, processed food and for use as a food additive is provided. The antimicrobial composition inhibits cellular growth of known pathogenic, indicator and spoilage organisms, such as salmonella, stahphylococcus, listeria, E-coli, aerobic and anerobic organisms in wastewater and the like. The antimicrobial composition of the present invention is useful in many situations and conditions in need of disinfectants and sanitizers. One of the primary benefits of the antimicrobial agent is that it inhibits the growth of bacteria that have become antibiotic resistant. In addition, the antimicrobial composition herein does not have any known toxicity to man or the environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2005
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Inventors: David Creasey, Barry Cummins
  • Publication number: 20050191395
    Abstract: An anti-intoxication composition and method of making and using are provided for treating and preventing drinker's remorse and other toxic effects of excessive alcohol consumption by humans. The anti-intoxication composition is an acidic mixture containing sweeteners, flavoring agents, food additives and a processed mixture of metallic salts, sulfuric acid, ammonium sulfate and water. When the anti-intoxication composition is ingested, it promotes the beneficial metabolism of alcohol, primarily ethanol, in the body. The beneficial metabolism results in the conversion of alcohol to amino acids and eliminates the toxic reactions of a hangover, including, but not limited to, a pounding headache, nausea, dry mouth, shaking hands, hypersensitivity to bright lights and sounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2005
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Inventors: David Creasey, Barry Cummins
  • Publication number: 20050191394
    Abstract: An antimicrobial, anti-bacterial processing aid, food additive and food ingredient is provided to inhibit cellular growth of known pathogenic, indicator and spoilage organisms, such as salmonella, stahphylococcus, listeria, e coli, and the like. The antimicrobial agent of the present invention is useful as a treatment for animal feed, a treatment for pre-harvest and post-harvest processing of foodstuffs, a treatment for cooked food subject to airborne contaminants and many other conditions in need of disinfectants and sanitizers. One of the primary benefits of the antimicrobial agent is that it inhibits the growth of bacteria that have become antibiotic resistant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2004
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Inventors: Barry Cummins, David Creasey