Patents Assigned to Acrymed
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Patent number: 7576255Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and compositions for making a silver-containing antimicrobial hydrophilic material. More particularly, the present invention comprises methods and compositions for stabilized silver antimicrobial devices comprising a matrix comprising a polymer network and a non-gellable polysaccharide, and an active agent. The matrix may be formed into any desired shape for its desired uses.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2004Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignee: AcryMed, Inc.Inventors: Bruce L. Gibbins, Lance D. Hopman
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Publication number: 20070254044Abstract: The present invention comprises compositions and methods for providing antimicrobial compositions. The antimicrobial compositions comprise gel delivery vehicles comprising stabilized silver, wherein ionic silver is provided to a site for antimicrobial purposes. Methods of making and using such compositions are taught, including application of the silver-containing gel compositions to wounds, burns, abrasions, cuts, surgical incision, sites where skin or organ integrity has been breached, and other sites to supply an antimicrobial environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2005Publication date: November 1, 2007Applicant: ACRYMED, INC.Inventors: Bhalchandra Karandikar, Bruce Gibbins
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Patent number: 7160553Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and compositions for delivery devices. More particularly, the present invention comprises methods and compositions for devices comprising a matrix comprising a polymer network and a non-gellable polysaccharide having oxygen and optionally active agents incorporated therein. The matrix may be formed into any desired shape for treatment of compromised tissue or for delivery of oxygen to a localized environment.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2003Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: AcrymedInventors: Bruce L. Gibbins, Lance D. Hopman
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Publication number: 20050226931Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and compositions for making a silver-containing antimicrobial hydrophilic material. More particularly, the present invention comprises methods and compositions for stabilized silver antimicrobial devices comprising a matrix comprising a polymer network and a non-gellable polysaccharide, and an active agent. The matrix may be formed into any desired shape for its desired uses.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2004Publication date: October 13, 2005Applicant: AcryMed, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Gibbins, Lance Hopman
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Patent number: 6897349Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and compositions for making a silver-containing antimicrobial hydrophilic material. More particularly, the present invention comprises methods and compositions for stabilized silver antimicrobial devices comprising a matrix comprising a polymer network and a non-gellable polysaccharide, and an active agent. The matrix may be formed into any desired shape for its desired uses.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2003Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: AcrymedInventors: Bruce L. Gibbins, Lance D. Hopman
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Patent number: 6605751Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and compositions for making a silver-containing antimicrobial hydrophilic material. More particularly, the present invention comprises methods and compositions for stabilized silver antimicrobial devices comprising a matrix comprising a polymer network and a non-gellable polysaccharide, and an active agent. The matrix may be formed into any desired shape for its desired uses.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2000Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: AcrymedInventors: Bruce L. Gibbins, Lance D. Hopman
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Patent number: 6355858Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and compositions for treating wounds. More particularly, the present invention comprises methods and compositions for wound dressing devices comprising a matrix comprising a polymer network and a non-gellable polysaccharide having active agents, such as wound healing agents, incorporated therein. The matrix may be formed into any desired shape for treatment of wounds.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 1998Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Assignee: AcryMed, Inc.Inventor: Bruce L. Gibbins
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Patent number: 5928174Abstract: Methods and devices for treating wounds are provided. The device is uniquely constructed of multiple strands that are bound together in a minimal area resulting in a device constructed predominantly of free floating, loose strands. The free floating, loose strands, make the device flexible, allowing it to easily conform to irregular contours of wound beds and cavities. In addition, the free floating strands maximize the surface area of the device thereby optimizing the absorption capacity. The device improves overall wound healing by uniquely regulating moisture control at the wound and wound dressing device interface. Wound healing is further enhanced by facilitation of autolytic debridement which occurs as a result of mechanical interaction between the free floating strands and the wound site.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1997Date of Patent: July 27, 1999Assignee: AcrymedInventor: Bruce L. Gibbins