Patents by Inventor Alison Meredith Kell

Alison Meredith Kell has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20230263918
    Abstract: A method of inactivating an enveloped ssRNA virus, such as SARS-CoV-2. The method involves contacting the enveloped ssRNA virus with an antiviral polyelectrolyte compound and/or a conjugated aromatic compound effective to inactivate the virus. The disclosure also provides a method of reducing the period of viability of enveloped ssRNA virus, such as SARS-CoV-2, on personal protective equipment, in filtered air, and on surfaces that have come into contact with the virus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: David G. Whitten, Kirk S. Schanze, Linnea K. Ista, Patrick L. Donabedian, Eva Yung Hua Chi, Florencia A. Monge, Alison Meredith Kell
  • Publication number: 20220040349
    Abstract: A method of inactivating an enveloped ssRNA virus, such as SARS-CoV-2. The method involves contacting the enveloped ssRNA virus with an antiviral polyelectrolyte compound and/or a conjugated aromatic compound effective to inactivate the virus. The disclosure also provides a method of reducing the period of viability of enveloped ssRNA virus, such as SARS-CoV-2, on personal protective equipment, in air, in water, and/or on surfaces that have come into contact with the virus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: David G. Whitten, Kirk S. Schanze, Linnea K. Ista, Patrick L. Donabedian, Eva Yung Hua Chi, Florencia A. Monge, Alison Meredith Kell