Patents Examined by Ohann Richter
  • Antimicrobial medical device
    Patent number: 7354605
    Abstract: According to the present invention there are provided antimicrobial catheters and other medical devices having controlled release of an antimicrobial metal or metal ion. Specifically, antimicrobial catheters and other medical devices manifest antimicrobial properties as a result of the incorporation therein of antimicrobial microcapsules comprising an inorganic antimicrobial agent and a hydrophilic polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Aglon Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Trogolo, Frank C. Rossitto, Edward K. Welch, II