Patents by Inventor Gerry Daly

Gerry Daly 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).

  • Antimicrobial polymeric compositions
    Patent number: 6803356
    Abstract: A method for the preparation of polymers derived from acrolein and including poly(2-propenal, 2-propenoic acid), characterised in that the polymers are exposed to the presence of water, whereby such polymers exhibit increased antimicrobial activity. The polymers may be heated in the range of 40 to 150° C. Further, the polymers may be prepared in the presence of polyethylene glycols, polyols and/or alkanols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Chemeq Ltd.
    Inventors: Graham John Hamilton Melrose, Gerry Daly, Andrew James Huxham
  • Antimicrobial polymeric compositions and method of treatment using them
    Publication number: 20030195131
    Abstract: A polymeric antimicrobial comprising a derivative of poly(2-propenal, 2-propenoic acid) formed by reaction between a poly(2-propenal, 2-propenoic acid) and an alcohol or phenol to form protected carbonyl groups. The invention also relates to antiseptic compositions and compositions for treating gastrointestinal disease containing the polymeric antimicrobial.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2002
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventors: Graham John Hamilton Melrose, Gerry Daly, Andrew James Huxham, Damon Matthew Goadby Tilbrook