Abstract: A stabilized active oxygen-generating antiseptic composition is disclosed including at least one of an antiseptic mixture or an antiseptic polymer. The antiseptic mixture includes a persulfate distributed in a matrix of a sulfate wherein the antiseptic composition is characterized by a ratio of the sulfate to the persulfate of at least 8:2. The antiseptic polymer is formed by the reaction of a sulfate, a persulfate, and amino acid in a reaction solution having a ratio of the sulfate to the persulfate of at least 6:4 and a ratio of the amino acid to the sulfate and the persulfate combined of 1:2 to 2:1. An antiseptic irrigation solution is disclosed including the antiseptic composition dispersed in a solvent. An antiseptic article is disclosed including an article and at least one of the antiseptic composition or an antiseptic coating formed from the antiseptic composition disposed on a surface of the article.

Abstract: A stabilized active oxygen-generating antiseptic composition is disclosed including at least one of an antiseptic mixture or an antiseptic polymer. The antiseptic mixture includes a persulfate distributed in a matrix of a sulfate wherein the antiseptic composition is characterized by a ratio of the sulfate to the persulfate of at least 8:2. The antiseptic polymer is formed by the reaction of a sulfate, a persulfate, and amino acid in a reaction solution having a ratio of the sulfate to the persulfate of at least 6:4 and a ratio of the amino acid to the sulfate and the persulfate combined of 1:2 to 2:1. An antiseptic irrigation solution is disclosed including the antiseptic composition dispersed in a solvent. An antiseptic article is disclosed including an article and at least one of the antiseptic composition or an antiseptic coating formed from the antiseptic composition disposed on a surface of the article.

Abstract: A stabilized active oxygen-generating antiseptic composition is disclosed including at least one of an antiseptic mixture or an antiseptic polymer. The antiseptic mixture includes a persulfate distributed in a matrix of a sulfate wherein the antiseptic composition is characterized by a ratio of the sulfate to the persulfate of at least 8:2. The antiseptic polymer is formed by the reaction of a sulfate, a persulfate, and amino acid in a reaction solution having a ratio of the sulfate to the persulfate of at least 6:4 and a ratio of the amino acid to the sulfate and the persulfate combined of 1:2 to 2:1. An antiseptic irrigation solution is disclosed including the antiseptic composition dispersed in a solvent. An antiseptic article is disclosed including an article and at least one of the antiseptic composition or an antiseptic coating formed from the antiseptic composition disposed on a surface of the article.

Abstract: A drug delivery composition is disclosed which includes a triple salt proxy functional group and at least one amino acid functional group. A method of forming the drug delivery composition includes reacting a triple salt with at least one amino acid in an aqueous environment. A biodegradable fabric is disclosed which includes a polymerized structure of a triple salt proxy functional group and at least one amino acid functional group.

Abstract: A drug delivery composition is disclosed which includes a triple salt proxy functional group and at least one amino acid functional group. A method of forming the drug delivery composition includes reacting a triple salt with at least one amino acid in an aqueous environment. A biodegradable fabric is disclosed which includes a polymerized structure of a triple salt proxy functional group and at least one amino acid functional group.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to attaching drugs 11 and other functional groups to surfaces of nano-sized diamond particles (NDs) 20 to enhance their efficacy. The method involves hydrating a plurality of nanodiamond (ND) particles 20 having a plurality of carbon chain surface molecules 23 on its surface. Cations 40 are embedded within the lattice structure 21 of the surface molecules 23 of the ND particles 20. The embedded cations 40 attract anions that cause crystalline growth. The anion form of drug molecules 11 are then grown on the crystal to cause the NDs 20 to be coated such that the active sites of said drug molecules 11 point away from the ND particle 20 exposing them for enhanced activity and enhanced drug efficacy. The efficacy of antimicrobial drugs 11, as well as other drugs 11 are enhanced by their attachment to the NDs 20.

Abstract: Drugs 11 and other functional groups are attached to surfaces of nano-sized diamonds (NDs) 20 to enhance the efficacy of drugs 11 such as analgesics, cholesterol-reducing drugs and other substances. Such coatings are formed by covalently linking NDs to the drug 11. NDs 20, due to its small size and spherical shape exhibits a large surface area which enhances contact with other substances and therefore the chemical reactions. The large surface area of NDs 20 covered with active drugs allows greater access to active sites of the drugs and allows a large amount of substance to come in contact with other chemical entities enhancing the reactions. NDs 20 are also a solution stabilizer allowing enhanced concentration and solubility of coated NDs 20, enhancing the ability of the active sites of drugs 11 to be dissolved and come in contact with corresponding sites 13,15 of other entities enhancing their efficacy.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to attaching drugs and other functional groups to surfaces of nano-sized diamonds (NDs) to enhance the efficacy of drugs and other substances. The method involved enhancing the efficacy of a drug having an active site by acquiring a plurality of nanodiamond (ND) particles having a plurality of carbon chain surface molecules on its surface. Intermediate amine entities are covalently attached to the surface molecules of the ND particles. These are then replaces with said drug molecules such that the active sites of said drug molecules point away from the ND particle exposing them for enhanced activity and enhanced drug efficacy. The efficacy of antimicrobial drugs are enhanced, however, this may be used with many different types of drugs.

Abstract: An absorbent article (1000) includes “beads” (111) that are modified to add functional groups (113). The functional groups (113) add antimicrobial, fire retardant, alcohol repellant and other properties. In addition, the beads (111) may be inert diamond, or conductive graphite. The substrate (101) of the article (1000) may be made with the beads (111) and functional groups (113) retaining the properties. The beads (111) and functional groups (113) may be incorporated into super absorbent materials (117) and attached to the substrate (101), with or without a binder (103). The resulting article (1000) therefore may have antimicrobial, fire retardant, alcohol repellant and antistatic properties making it specifically useful in medical applications. It may also be made as a multi-layered article (1000) having different amounts of super absorbent (“SA”) particles (1207, 1307, 1407) printed or embedded in patterns on each layer (1100, 1200, 1300, 1400), thereby channeling liquids.

Abstract: A novel method of designing and fabricating flexible and lightweight cable [100] having a central conductor [110], a dielectric layer [130], an outer conductor [150] and an insulation coating [170] using thin film technology is disclosed. The dielectric layer [130] is ‘grown’ on dielectric layer [130] using electrophoretic deposition to a specified thickness, based upon its intended use. It may include nano-diamonds. Ion beam assisted deposition is used to metalize the cable dielectric layer [130]. This may be ion beam assisted sputtering, ion beam assisted evaporative deposition or ion beam assisted cathodic arc deposition. In an alternative embodiment, the outer conductor may be etched to provide greater flexibility, or to add a piezoelectric layer. The central conductor [110] may be created from dielectric fibers [113] which are metalized as described above. The piezoelectric layer added to create ultrasonic transducer cables.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a method of making a sealing product, by a) selecting an a sealing material of an optimum film, mat or multi-well plate surface material for a specific sealing application; b) treating the sealing material; and c) directly coating the sealing material with an adhesive in a pattern format using Gravure, screen, rotary screen, flexographic, pad printing or dry transfer techniques. The present invention is further drawn to a sealing product made using the aforementioned method.

Abstract: An adhesive sealing film for a multi-well plate, said sealing film comprising a polymeric film coated on one side with a pattern formed from adhesive, wherein the adhesive pattern does not cover areas of the sealing film that correspond to the wells in said multi-well plate.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a method of making a sealing product by a) selecting a multi-well plate, which satisfies the all intended laboratory and pharmaceutical applications; b) treating the multi-well sealing surface; and c) coating the sealing surface of multi-well plate with an adhesive in a pattern format. The present invention is further drawn to a self-sealing product made by the aforementioned method.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a method of making a sealing product, by a) selecting an a sealing material of an optimum film, mat or multi-well plate surface material for a specific sealing application; b) treating the sealing material; and c) directly coating the sealing material with an adhesive in a pattern format using Gravure, screen, rotary screen, flexographic, pad printing or dry transfer techniques. The present invention is further drawn to a sealing product made using the aforementioned method.

Abstract: An adhesive sealing film for a multi-well plate, said sealing film comprising a polymeric film coated on one side with a pattern formed from adhesive, wherein the adhesive pattern does not cover areas of the sealing film that correspond to the wells in said multi-well plate.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a method of modifying a polymer material to improve the bonding, wetting and printing properties of the polymer material, comprising exposing said polymer to an ignited plasma under a vacuum. The present invention is further drawn to such a method wherein the plasma comprises methane and a second gas selected from air, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen, oxygen or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: This invention concerns an improved removable stent for temporary placement within a body. A stent according to the present invention utilizes a removable coil or the like of reinforcing filament such as metal or plastic wire enclosed at least partially within a shell or within a covering of biodegradable/bioabsorbable material which is allowed to remain within the body after removal of the reinforcing filament.

Abstract: This invention concerns an improved removable stent for temporary placement within a body. A stent according to the present invention utilizes a removable coil or the like of reinforcing filament such as metal or plastic wire enclosed at least partially within a shell or within a covering of biodegradable/bioabsorbable material which is allowed to remain within the body after removal of the reinforcing filament.