Patents by Inventor Chi Wai KAN

Chi Wai KAN 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).

  • THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING ANTIMICROBIAL PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20230295445
    Abstract: A method of preparing antimicrobial 3D-printed material with antimicrobial agents integrated with the 3D-printed material. The 3D-printed material fabricated with the method of the present disclosure includes antimicrobial agent (s) fully integrated throughout the product and display antimicrobial effect throughout the product, which is resistant to daily wear and tear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Applicant: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    Inventors: Kwan Yu Lo, Chi Wai Kan
  • Durable Antimicrobial Treatment of Textile for Use in Healthcare Environment
    Publication number: 20210156080
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are described that provide cellulosic and non-cellulosic fabrics with durable antimicrobial properties. Application of a coating that includes polyhexamethylene biguanide, polyethylene glycol, and a binder to a fabric followed by drying and curing was found to provide antimicrobial properties that are retained through over 100 washings under aggressive hospital washing conditions. In addition, tactile properties and tear resistance of the treated fabrics are maintained or improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Johnson Yiu-Nam LAU, Denise So Bik CHAN, Jiachi CHIOU, Chi Wai KAN, Kim Hung LAM, Wai Han LAM, Ka Fu YUNG
  • Item of clothing for daily pharmacological treatment of a fungal infection
    Patent number: 9241513
    Abstract: An item of clothing (10) for daily pharmacological treatment of a fungal infection, comprising: a textile material (20) to manage moisture when the item of clothing (10) is worn; microcapsules (30) grafted on the textile material (20); and antifungal agents encapsulated within the microcapsules (30) to pharmacologically treat the fungal infection when released from the microcapsules (30).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    Inventors: Marcus Chun Wah Yuen, Joanne Yiu Wan Yip, Kevin Cheuk, Chi Wai Kan, Shuk Yan Cheng
  • ITEM OF CLOTHING FOR DAILY PHARMACOLOGICAL TREATMENT OF A FUNGAL INFECTION
    Publication number: 20130052248
    Abstract: An item of clothing (10) for daily pharmacological treatment of a fungal infection, comprising: a textile material (20) to manage moisture when the item of clothing (10) is worn; microcapsules (30) grafted on the textile material (20); and antifungal agents encapsulated within the microcapsules (30) to pharmacologically treat the fungal infection when released from the microcapsules (30).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventors: Marcus Chun Wah YUEN, Joanne Yiu Wan YIP, Kevin CHEUK, Chi Wai KAN, Shuk Yan CHENG