Patents by Inventor JaimeLee Iolani Rizzo

JaimeLee Iolani Rizzo 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).

  • Antiviral compositions
    Patent number: 9832998
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel antiviral compounds which are covalently attached to solid, macro surfaces. In another embodiment, the invention relates to novel antiviral compositions including a polymeric material and, embedded therein, an antiviral compound. In other embodiments, the invention relates to making a surface antiviral and making a polymeric material antiviral.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignees: Research Foundation of the City University of New York, Long Island University, Pace University
    Inventors: Robert Engel, JaimeLee Iolani Rizzo, Karin Melkonian-Fincher
  • Antiviral compounds
    Patent number: 8999316
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel antiviral compounds which are covalently attached to solid, macro surfaces. In another embodiment, the invention relates to novel antiviral compositions including a polymeric material and, embedded therein, an antiviral compound. In other embodiments, the invention relates to making a surface antiviral and making a polymeric material antiviral.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignees: Pace University, The Research Foundation Of The City Of New York, Long Island University
    Inventors: Robert Engel, JaimeLee Iolani Rizzo, Karin Melkonian Fincher
  • Embedding antibiotic compounds in solid polymers
    Patent number: 8470351
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to providing antimicrobial compositions consisting of a polymeric material and, embedded therein, an antimicrobial compound. The antimicrobial compound contains at least one quaternary ammonium group, at least one hydrocarbon chain comprising a minimum of 10 carbon atoms and a maximum of 24 carbon atoms, and one or more anions to balance the charge of the quaternary ammonium groups. The invention is also directed to a method of making antimicrobial compositions containing an antimicrobial compound embedded in a polymeric material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignees: The Research Foundation of the City University of New York, Pace University, Long Island University
    Inventors: Robert Engel, JaimeLee Iolani Rizzo, Karin Melkonian Fincher, Gary Innocenti
  • Methods for modulating ion channels
    Patent number: 8143254
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention provides an ion having the formula: (I) In another embodiment, the invention provides a method for modulating potassium, sodium, and cyclic nucleotide-modulated ion channels in a mammal in need thereof. In a further embodiment, the invention provides a method for modulating ligand-gated ion channels or transient receptor potential channels in a mammal in need thereof. The methods comprise administering an ion having the formula described above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignees: Cornell Research Foundation, Inc., Pace University, Research Foundation of City University of New York
    Inventors: Geoffrey W. Abbott, Robert Engel, JaimeLee Iolani Rizzo
  • Antimicrobial compositions
    Publication number: 20100179156
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to providing antimicrobial surfaces containing 1,4-diazoniabicyclo[2.2.2]octane and hydrocarbon groups and/or chains. More specifically, the present invention is directed to antimicrobial compositions wherein the hydroxyl groups on polyols are replaced by 1,4-diazoniabicyclo[2.2.2]octane. The invention is also directed to methods of making antimicrobial compositions containing polyols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2007
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Inventors: Robert Engel, JaimeLee Iolani Rizzo, Karin Melkonian Fincher
  • ANTIMICROBIAL POLYURETHANE FOAMS
    Publication number: 20090215917
    Abstract: This invention relates to antimicrobial polyurethane foams and to a method of making antimicrobial polyurethane foams. The invention also relates to the use of such foams in the production of medical devices and pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventors: Patrick John Trotter, Paul William Watt, Robert Engel, JaimeLee Iolani Rizzo, Peter Wachtel, Jason Paul Knight
  • Methods for Modulating Ion Channels
    Publication number: 20090005386
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention provides an ion having the formula: (I) In another embodiment, the invention provides a method for modulating potassium, sodium, and cyclic nucleotide-modulated ion channels in a mammal in need thereof. In a further embodiment, the invention provides a method for modulating ligand-gated ion channels or transient receptor potential channels in a mammal in need thereof. The methods comprise administering an ion having the formula described above.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventors: Geoffrey W. Abbott, Robert Engel, JaimeLee Iolani Rizzo
  • EMBEDDING ANTIBIOTIC COMPOUNDS IN SOLID POLYMERS
    Publication number: 20080300252
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to providing antimicrobial compositions consisting of a polymeric material and, embedded therein, an antimicrobial compound. The antimicrobial compound contains at least one quaternary ammonium group, at least one hydrocarbon chain comprising a minimum of 10 carbon atoms and a maximum of 24 carbon atoms, and one or more anions to balance the charge of the quaternary ammonium groups. The invention is also directed to a method of making antimicrobial compositions containing an antimicrobial compound embedded in a polymeric material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventors: Robert Engel, JaimeLee Iolani Rizzo, Karin Melkonian Fincher, Gary Innocenti
  • Antiviral Compounds
    Publication number: 20080299070
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel antiviral compounds which are covalently attached to solid, macro surfaces. In another embodiment, the invention relates to novel antiviral compositions including a polymeric material and, embedded therein, an antiviral compound. In other embodiments, the invention relates to making a surface antiviral and making a polymeric material antiviral.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventors: Robert Engel, JaimeLee Iolani Rizzo, Karin Melkonian Fincher