Abstract: The invention provides a method for treating and healing sores, cold sores, cutaneous openings, ulcerations, lesions, abrasions, burns and skin conditions comprising applying to a body surface exhibiting the same, a material incorporating water-in-soluble copper compounds which release Cu+ ions, Cu++ ions or combinations thereof upon contact with a fluid to effect the treatment and healing thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for imparting antiviral properties to a hydrophilic polymeric material comprising preparing a hydrophilic polymeric slurry, dispersing an ionic copper powder mixture containing cuprous oxide and cupric oxide in said slurry and then extruding or molding said slurry to form a hydrophilic polymeric material, wherein water-insoluble particles that release both Cu++ and Cu+ are directly and completely encapsulated within said hydrophilic polymeric material.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for imparting antiviral properties to a hydrophilic polymeric material comprising preparing a hydrophilic polymeric slurry, dispersing an ionic copper powder mixture containing cuprous oxide and cupric oxide in said slurry and then extruding or molding said slurry to form a hydrophilic polymeric material, wherein water-insoluble particles that release both Cu++ and Cu+ are directly and completely encapsulated within said hydrophilic polymeric material.

Abstract: The invention provides a cosmetic method for, preventing, minimizing and removing wrinkles and providing for smoother and more robust skin surfaces comprising applying a material incorporating water-insoluble copper compounds which release Cu+ ions, Cu++ ions or combinations thereof upon contact with a fluid to a body surface to be treated.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for treating and healing sores, cold sores, cutaneous openings, ulcerations, lesions, abrasions, burns and skin conditions comprising applying to a body surface exhibiting the same, a material incorporating water-in-soluble copper compounds which release cu+ ions, cu++ ions or combinations thereof upon contact with a fluid to effect the treatment and healing thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for imparting antiviral properties to a hydrophilic polymeric material comprising preparing a hydrophilic polymeric slurry, dispersing an ionic copper powder mixture containing cuprous oxide and cupric oxide in said slurry and then extruding or molding said slurry to form a hydrophilic polymeric material, wherein water-insoluble particles that release both Cu++ and Cu+ are directly and completely encapsulated within said hydrophilic polymeric material.

Abstract: The invention provides an antimicrobial, antifungal and antiviral polymeric material, comprising rayon fibers and a single antimicrobial, antifungal and antiviral component consisting essentially of microscopic water insoluble particles of copper oxide incorporated in said fibers wherein a portion of said particles in said fibers are exposed and protruding from the surface of the fibers and wherein said particles release Cu++ when exposed to water or water vapor.

Abstract: A polymeric master batch for preparing an antimicrobal and antifungal and antiviral polymeric material comprising a slurry of thermoplastic resin, an antimicrobal and antifungal and antiviral agent consisting essentially of water insoluble particles of ionic copper oxide, a polymeric wax and an agent for occupying the charge of the ionic copper oxide.

Abstract: The invention provides a device for the inactivation of a virus comprising a housing delimiting a fluid passageway, the passageway being provided with a filtering material having ionic copper selected from the group consisting of Cu+ and Cu++ ions and combinations thereof incorporated therein.

Abstract: The invention provides an antimicrobial and antiviral polymeric material, having microscopic particles of ionic copper encapsulated therein and protruding from surfaces thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides an antimicrobial and antiviral polymeric material, having microscopic particles of ionic copper encapsulated therein and protruding from surfaces thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides, a device for cleaning tooth and gum surfaces the device having incorporated therein an antimicrobial polymeric material formed from a polymeric component, the material being in the form of a bristle or yam, and comprising an antimicrobial agent consisting essentially of discreet, microscopic, Cu++ releasing water insoluble particles, embedded directly in the component, with a portion of the particles being exposed and protruding from surfaces thereof, which particles release Cu++ ions, upon contact with a fluid.

Abstract: The invention provides a device adapted for the inactivation of a virus in a fluid, the fluid being either a liquid or air containing breath moisture, comprising a housing delimiting a fluid passageway, the passageway being provided with a virus-inactivating material that has a copper (I) species and a copper (II) species as part of copper oxide compounds that release a combination of Cu+ and Cu++ copper ions into the fluid when exposed to the fluid that passes through the passageway for the inactivation of viruses passing therethrough.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for imparting antiviral properties to a hydrophilic polymeric material comprising preparing a hydrophilic polymeric slurry, dispersing an ionic copper powder mixture containing cuprous oxide and cupric oxide in said slurry and then extruding or molding said slurry to form a hydrophilic polymeric material, wherein water-insoluble particles that release both Cu++ and Cu+ are directly and completely encapsulated within said hydrophilic polymeric material.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for imparting antiviral properties to a hydrophilic polymeric material comprising preparing a hydrophilic polymeric slurry, dispersing an ionic copper powder mixture containing cuprous oxide and cupric oxide in said slurry and then extruding or molding said slurry to form a hydrophilic polymeric material, wherein water-insoluble particles that release both Cu++ and Cu+ are directly and completely encapsulated within said hydrophilic polymeric material.

Abstract: The invention provides an antimicrobial and antiviral polymeric material formed from a polymeric component selected from the group consisting of a polyamide, a polyester, an acrylic and a polyalkylene, and mixtures thereof, said material being in the form of a fiber or a yarn and comprising a single antimicrobial and antiviral agent consisting essentially of microscopic water insoluble particles of ionic copper oxides in powder form, embedded directly in said component, with a portion of said particles being exposed and protruding from surfaces thereof, which particles release Cu++.

Abstract: The invention provides an antimicrobial and antiviral polymeric material, having microscopic particles of ionic copper encapsulated therein and protruding from surfaces thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides disposable, paper-based hospital and operating theater products for combating viral infections, the paper products incorporating fibers coated with a Cu++ cationic water-insoluble form of copper, wherein the paper product is effective for the inactivation of viruses in fluids brought in contact therewith.

Abstract: The invention provides a disposable paper diaper for combating diaper rash, said diaper comprising a plurality of fibers coated with an anti-bacterial Cu++ cationic, water-insoluble form of copper.

Abstract: The invention provides a disposable paper diaper for combating diaper rash, said diaper comprising a plurality of fibers coated with an anti-bacterial and antifungal Cu++ cationic, water-insoluble form of copper.