Patents by Inventor Ronald Citron

Ronald Citron 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: 9981069
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for rendering a surface resistant to bio-film formation by a combination of an alkanediol and an antimicrobial agent (and, optionally, an organic hydroxy acid). The invention provides for compositions which may be used to render surfaces bio-film resistant, articles having bio-film resistant surfaces, and methods for their preparation. The present invention may be advantageously applied to medical articles as well as articles used in non-medical contexts, such as child care or food preparation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
    Inventors: Shanta Modak, Arnab Kumar Ghosh, Ronald Citron, Santoshkumar Hanmantrao Dongre, Nayana Baiju
  • Publication number: 20170368234
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for rendering a surface resistant to bio-film formation by a combination of an antimicrobial agent, an organic hydroxy acid, lubricious biomedical polymer and solvent. The invention provides for compositions which may be used to render surfaces bio-film resistant, articles having bio-film resistant surfaces, and methods for their preparation. The present invention may be advantageously applied to medical articles as well as articles used in non-medical contexts, such as child care or food preparation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Shanta Modak, Arnab Kumar Ghosh, Ronald Citron, Santoshkumar Hanmantrao Dongre, Nayana Baiju
  • Publication number: 20150118275
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for rendering a surface resistant to bio-film formation by a combination of an alkanediol and an antimicrobial agent (and, optionally, an organic hydroxy acid). The invention provides for compositions which may be used to render surfaces bio-film resistant, articles having bio-film resistant surfaces, and methods for their preparation. The present invention may be advantageously applied to medical articles as well as articles used in non-medical contexts, such as child care or food preparation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
    Inventors: Shanta Modak, Arnab Kumar Ghosh, Ronald Citron, Santoshkumar Hanmantrao Dongre, Nayana Baiju
  • Patent number: 8932624
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for rendering a surface resistant to bio-film formation by a combination of an alkanediol and an antimicrobial agent (and, optionally, an organic hydroxy acid). The invention provides for compositions which may be used to render surfaces bio-film resistant, articles having bio-film resistant surfaces, and methods for their preparation. The present invention may be advantageously applied to medical articles as well as articles used in non-medical contexts, such as child care or food preparation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
    Inventors: Shanta M. Modak, Lauserpina A. Caraos, Ronald Citron, Ingrid Geraldo
  • Publication number: 20140178447
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for rendering medical devices and other surfaces biofilm resistant by the use of a coating composition comprising a combination of one or more antimicrobial agent, one or more anti-inflammatory agent, optionally a releasing agent, optionally decandediol, and a lubricious matrix system comprising a biomedical polymer. In certain embodiments said coating composition is adhered to the device or surface by a coating comprising urethane and silicone adhesives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventors: Shanta M. Modak, Ronald Citron, Santoshkumar Dongre, Nayana Baiju, Arnab Kumar Ghosh
  • Publication number: 20090029961
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for rendering a surface resistant to bio-film formation by a combination of an alkanediol and an antimicrobial agent (and, optionally, an organic hydroxy acid). The invention provides for compositions which may be used to render surfaces bio-film resistant, articles having bio-film resistant surfaces, and methods for their preparation. The present invention may be advantageously applied to medical articles as well as articles used in non-medical contexts, such as child care or food preparation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventors: Shanta M. Modak, Lauserpina A. Caraos, Ronald Citron, Ingrid Geraldo