Patents Assigned to Flowers Park Ltd.
  • Methods and compositions to enable the safe and effective harvesting of tissues and organs
    Patent number: 6521221
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and compositions capable of rapidly preparing mammalian tissue and organs for harvesting and subsequent transplantation while minimizing the potential for infection of the harvested tissues and organs. This invention is also directed to methods and compositions used to prepare the donor for subsequent handling by a mortician.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Flowers Park Ltd.
    Inventor: Ian N. Askill
  • Methods for treating burns on mammalian skin to reduce the risk of infection and to minimize fluid loss
    Patent number: 6521251
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for treating burns on mammalian skin to reduce the risk of infection and to minimize fluid loss. Specifically, the methods of this invention involve the in situ formation of a polymeric cyanoacrylate film at the site of the burn. The cyanoacrylate film acts as a barrier inhibiting the introduction of pathogens (e.g., bacteria) into the burn area and as a barrier for the loss of fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Flowers Park Ltd.
    Inventors: Ian N. Askill, Shane Karnik
  • Methods for inhibiting skin ulceration by use of cyanoacrylate adhesives
    Patent number: 6492434
    Abstract: A cyanoacrylate adhesive is applied onto intact surface skin areas prone to ulceration so as to inhibit formation of surface skin ulcers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: Flowers PArk Ltd.
    Inventors: Leonard V. Barley, Jr., Michael M. Byram, Patrick J. Tighe, Richard J. Greff
  • Kits containing cyanoacrylate compositions comprising an antimicrobial agent
    Patent number: 6475502
    Abstract: Disclosed are kits of parts comprising a first container comprising a cyanoacrylate composition and a second container comprising a compatible antimicrobial agent and, in particular, a compatible iodine containing antimicrobial agent. Mixture of these compositions provide for in situ formation of an antimicrobial polymeric cyanoacrylate film on mammalian skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Flowers Park Ltd.
    Inventors: Connie C. Lee, Richard J. Greff, Ian N. Askill