Patents by Inventor Charles E. Carraher, Jr.

Charles E. Carraher, Jr. 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).

  • materials and methods for controlling methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus microbes
    Patent number: 5840760
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns a novel process for controlling methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) microbes. The process comprises the use of organostannane-modified poly(vinyl alcohol) and naturally occurring small and large oxygen and/or nitrogen containing compounds, also referred to herein as modified tin-containing polymer (MTP) materials, to control MRSA microbes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Assignee: Florida Atlantic University
    Inventors: Charles E. Carraher, Jr., Cynthia Butler
  • Novel compounds for the control of microorganisms
    Patent number: 5043463
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns novel compounds and methods for inhibiting the growth of microorganisms. Specifically, tin-containing polymers which are selectively active against Candida albicans are described. The invention further concerns a unique process for synthesizing the novel compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1991
    Assignee: Florida Atlantic University
    Inventors: Charles E. Carraher, Jr., Cindy Butler
  • Group IVB metal containing polydyes
    Patent number: 4613670
    Abstract: Water soluble dyestuffs having at least two reactive Lewis base sites are polymerized in a condensation reaction with group IVB metallocenes or group IVA organohalides to yield linear or crosslinked, and colored and/or fluorescent polymeric products. The polydyes are useful in providing permanent coloration of paper, plastics, textiles, paints and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1986
    Assignee: Wright State University
    Inventors: Jack A. Schroeder, Charles E. Carraher, Jr., Richard A. Schwarz
  • Modified cellulosic products having enhanced thermal, solvent, and biological properties
    Patent number: 4312981
    Abstract: Solubilized cellulosic material is modified through a condensation reaction with organotin halides. The modified products exhibit lower heats of combustion in air than unmodified cellulose, are hydrophobic and resistant to hydrolysis, and inhibit the growth of a variety of common fungi. The modified products are useful as insulation materials, mildew and mold resistant fabrics, and as material for topical bandages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1980
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1982
    Assignee: Wright State University
    Inventors: Charles E. Carraher, Jr., David J. Giron, Jack A. Schroeder, Christy A. McNeely