Patents Assigned to The William M. Yarbrough Foundation
  • Patent number: 8865772
    Abstract: A method for treating skin cancer including the steps of applying an isothiocyanate functional surfactant to an area affected by skin cancer, wherein the isothiocyanate functional surfactant comprises at least one isothiocyanate functional group associated with an aliphatic and/or aromatic carbon atom of the isothiocyanate functional surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: The William M. Yarbrough Foundation
    Inventor: Michael E. Silver
  • Patent number: 7008963
    Abstract: A solution for urushiol induced contact dermatitis is provided for in a topical solution. According to the invention, a method is provided for applying a composition of substances to the affected area, working the composition into the affected area, and removing the composition from the affected area. The composition comprises at least one ethoxylate in combination with a supporting agent. It is believed that this combination binds to the available urushiol receptors rendering it inactive. The affinity of the receptors for the ethoxylates also appears to cause a release of the urushiol from its epidermal bonds for bonding to the composition. An inert scrubbing agent, such as polyethylene beads, can also be included to assist in the release of the urushiol. Acetylated lanolin alcohol, EDTA, a foam stabilizer, and water can also be added to the composition without effecting performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: The William M. Yarbrough Foundation
    Inventor: William M. Yarbrough
  • Patent number: 6423746
    Abstract: A treatment for urushiol induced contact dermatitis is provided for in a topical treatment. According to the invention, a method is provided for applying a composition of substances to the effected area, working the composition into the effected area, and removing the composition from the effected area. The composition comprises at least one ethoxylate in combination with Sodium Lauryl Sarcosininate (or “SLS”). It is believed that this combination binds to the available urushiol receptors rendering it inactive. The affinity of the receptors for the ethoxylates also appears to cause a release of the urushiol from its epidermal bonds for bonding to the composition. An inert scrubbing agent, such as polyethylene beads, can also be included to assist in the release of the urushiol. Acetylated lanolin alcohol, sodium lauroyl sarconinate, EDTA, a foam stabilizer, and water can also be added to the composition without effecting performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: The William M. Yarbrough Foundation
    Inventors: William M. Yarbrough, Corey Schroeter