Patents by Inventor Matthew D. Young

Matthew D. Young 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).

  • Diagnostic kit, device, and method of using same
    Patent number: 7508919
    Abstract: A radiopaque diagnostic kit, tool and method for helping a practitioner define an optimal anatomical location of a patient to perform diagnostic and interventional procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Inventors: Matthew D. Young, Joseph Caruso, Max Crigger
  • Absorbent articles for the inhibition of exoprotein production from Gram positive bacteria
    Patent number: 6599521
    Abstract: An absorbent article for inhibiting the production of exoproteins from Gram positive bacteria, such as potentially harmful proteins produced by Staphylococcus species, is described. The absorbent article is particularly useful for inhibiting the production of TSST-1, alpha-toxin and/or enterotoxins A, B and C from S. aureus bacterium. An alkyl polyglycoside is incorporated into the absorbent article. For example, alkyl polyglycoside may be coated on the fibers of a liquid-permeable cover of a catamenial tampon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Kim L. Resheski-Wedepohl, Rae Ellen Syverson, David C. Potts, Matthew D. Young, Ali Yahiaoui