Abstract: A deodorizing composition for reducing or suppressing odor from space or surface and method for same is provided. The deodorizing composition also provides antimicrobial protection while removing or suppressing odor. The method includes applying a deodorizing composition to a surface or into space affected by the odor due to microbes or chemical action. The deodorizing composition comprises a sulfonated polymer having an ion exchange capacity (IEC) of greater than 0.5 meq/g, and optionally a deodorizing agent selected from the group consisting of a) cage molecules, e.g., carcerands or macrocycles such as cyclodextrin, cucurbiturils, oxazoline, and calixarene; b) powder or solid odor absorbers such as sodium bicarbonate, hydrated silica (e.g., silicon dioxide), silica gel, perlite, bentonite or hectorite clay, zeolites, wood dust, and carbon black; c) benzoic acid and derivatives thereof; and d) deodorizing materials that have a Malodor Reduction Value (MORV) of at least 0.5.

Abstract: An antimicrobial spray composition is disclosed, forming a protective film on surfaces when dried. The protective film provides antimicrobial protection by killing at least 95% of microorganisms in <30 minutes of exposure. The spray composition comprises a sulfonated polymer selected from the group of perfluorosulfonic acid polymers, polystyrene sulfonates, sulfonated block copolymers, sulfonated polyolefins, sulfonated polyimides, sulfonated polyamides, sulfonated polyesters, sulfonated polysulfones, sulfonated polyketones, sulfonated poly(arylene ether), and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: An antimicrobial paint is disclosed. The antimicrobial paint comprises a carrier fluid, a binder, a sulfonated polymer and optionally at least an additive. The sulfonated polymer is selected from the group of perfluorosulfonic acid polymers, polystyrene sulfonates, sulfonated block copolymers, sulfonated polyolefins, sulfonated polyimides, sulfonated polyamides, sulfonated polyesters, sulfonated polysulfones such as polyether sulfone, sulfonated polyketones such as polyether ketone, sulfonated poly(arylene ether), and mixtures thereof. The sulfonated polymer is sufficiently or selectively sulfonated to contain from 10-100 mol % sulfonic acid or sulfonate salt functional groups based on the number of monomer units, for killing at least 99% of microbes in less than 30 minutes, or in less than 5 minutes of coming into contact with a substrate coated in the antimicrobial paint composition.

Abstract: An air filter device. The air filter device comprises: a filter medium having an inlet surface for taking in air, and a discharge surface for filtered air. The filter medium having a plurality of air passages for the air to flow therethrough. At least a portion of the inlet surface of the filter medium comprises a sulfonated polymer for killing at least 90% microbes in the air within 120 minutes of contact with the surface of the air passages. The sulfonated polymer is selected from the group of perfluorosulfonic acid polymers, polystyrene sulfonates, sulfonated block copolymers, sulfonated polyolefins, sulfonated polyimides, sulfonated polyamides, sulfonated polyesters, sulfonated polysulfones, sulfonated polyketones, sulfonated poly(arylene ether), and mixtures thereof. The sulfonated polymer has a degree of sulfonation of at least 10%.

Abstract: An overmolded/through-molded firearm magazine including at least some of one or more wall portions defining a magazine core, wherein the magazine core extends from a substantially open top portion to a substantially open bottom portion and at least partially defines a core cavity; at least one core aperture/recess formed through a portion of one or more of the one or more wall portions; and an overmolded body formed atop at least a portion of an exterior surface of the magazine core, wherein at least a portion of the overmolded body extends at least partially through the at least one core aperture/recess, forming a through-core protrusion.

Abstract: An overmolded/through-molded firearm magazine including at least some of one or more wall portions defining a magazine core, wherein the magazine core extends from a substantially open top portion to a substantially open bottom portion and at least partially defines a core cavity; at least one core aperture/recess formed through a portion of one or more of the one or more wall portions; and an overmolded body formed atop at least a portion of an exterior surface of the magazine core, wherein at least a portion of the overmolded body extends at least partially through the at least one core aperture/recess, forming a through-core protrusion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for mitigating or ameliorating osteoarthritis in vertebrate subjects including administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of an exogenous hyaluronan formulation. Also disclosed is an oral or parenteral hyaluronan composition comprising a polydisperse hyaluronan and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and a method of manufacturing the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for mitigating or ameliorating osteoarthritis in vertebrate subjects including administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of an exogenous hyaluronan formulation. Also disclosed is an oral or parenteral hyaluronan composition comprising a polydisperse hyaluronan and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and a method of manufacturing the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for mitigating or ameliorating osteoarthritis in vertebrate subjects including administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of an exogenous hyaluronan formulation. Also disclosed is an oral or parenteral hyaluronan composition comprising a polydisperse hyaluronan and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and a method of manufacturing the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for mitigating or ameliorating osteoarthritis in vertebrate subjects including administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of an exogenous hyaluronan formulation. Also disclosed is an oral or parenteral hyaluronan composition comprising a polydisperse hyaluronan and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and a method of manufacturing the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the amelioration of osteophyte formation including administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of an exogenous hyaluronan formulation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for mitigating or ameliorating osteoarthritis in vertebrate subjects including administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of an exogenous hyaluronan formulation. Also disclosed is an oral or parenteral hyaluronan composition comprising a polydisperse hyaluronan and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and a method of manufacturing the composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a high thermal conductivity (HTC) paper that comprises a host matrix, such as mica, and HTC materials intercalated into the host matrix. The HTC materials are comprised of at least one of nanofillers, diamond like coatings directly on the host matrix, and diamond like coatings on the nanofillers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the amelioration of resorptive bone loss in osteopenia including administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of an exogenous hyaluronan formulation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the amelioration of osteophyte formation including administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of an exogenous hyaluronan formulation.

Abstract: The present invention facilitates the thermal conductivity of fabrics by surface coating of the fabrics with high thermal conductivity materials 6. The fabrics may be surface coated when they are individual fibers or strands 4, bundles of strands, formed fabric or combinations therefore. A particular type of fibrous matrix used with the present invention is glass. Some fabrics may be a combination of more than one type of material, or may have different materials in alternating layers. HTC coatings of the present invention include diamond like coatings (DLC) and metal oxides, nitrides, carbides and mixed stoichiometric and non-stoichiometric combinations that can be applied to the host matrix.

Abstract: The present invention facilitates the thermal conductivity of fabrics by surface coating of the fabrics with high thermal conductivity materials 6. The fabrics may be surface coated when they are individual fibers or strands 4, bundles of strands, formed fabric or combinations therefore. A particular type of fibrous matrix used with the present invention is glass. Some fabrics may be a combination of more than one type of material, or may have different materials in alternating layers. HTC coatings of the present invention include diamond like coatings (DLC) and metal oxides, nitrides, carbides and mixed stoichiometric and non-stoichiometric combinations that can be applied to the host matrix.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a high thermal conductivity (HTC) paper that comprises a host matrix, such as mica, and HTC materials intercalated into the host matrix. The HTC materials are comprised of at least one of nanofillers, diamond like coatings directly on the host matrix, and diamond like coatings on the nanofillers.

Abstract: The present invention facilitates the thermal conductivity of fabrics by surface coating of the fabrics with high thermal conductivity materials 6. The fabrics may be surface coated when they are individual fibers or strands 4, bundles of strands, formed fabric or combinations therefore. A particular type of fibrous matrix used with the present invention is glass. Some fabrics may be a combination of more than one type of material, or may have different materials in alternating layers. HTC coatings of the present invention include diamond like coatings (DLC) and metal oxides, nitrides, carbides and mixed stoichiometric and non-stoichiometric combinations that can be applied to the host matrix.

Abstract: The present invention facilitates the thermal conductivity of fabrics by surface coating of the fabrics with high thermal conductivity materials 6. The fabrics may be surface coated when they are individual fibers or strands 4, bundles of strands, formed fabric or combinations therefore. A particular type of fibrous matrix used with the present invention is glass. Some fabrics may be a combination of more than one type of material, or may have different materials in alternating layers. HTC coatings of the present invention include diamond like coatings (DLC) and metal oxides, nitrides, carbides and mixed stoichiometric and non-stoichiometric combinations that can be applied to the host matrix.