Patents by Inventor Janusz Steczko
Janusz Steczko 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).
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Patent number: 9629368Abstract: In one aspect, compositions provide antimicrobial therapy as topical disinfectants. Particularly, one aspect relates to an alcohol containing antimicrobial composition that includes at least one paraben, a redox compound and an organic acid at a concentration of from about 1.5 percent to about 10 percent by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. In other aspects, antimicrobial compositions are used to topically sanitize wounds, skin areas and/or to disinfect surgical instruments or other surfaces. Still, in further aspects, methods, devices and kits relating to an antimicrobial composition are provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2014Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Zurex Pharma, Inc.Inventors: Stephen R. Ash, Janusz Steczko
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Patent number: 9011897Abstract: This invention relates to compositions, methods, devices and kits relating to the infusion of a catheter lock solution into an indwelling catheter. Inventive compositions, methods, devices and kits aid in diminishing the effects of microbial infection in catheters and occlusion of the catheters. A lock solution provided by the invention includes citrate and a paraben. The solution preferably has a density suitable for retention of the solution in a catheter during the lock period. Another lock solution provided by the invention includes citrate, a paraben and a photo-oxidant, such as, for example, methylene blue.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2013Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Ash Access Technology, Inc.Inventors: Stephen R. Ash, Janusz Steczko, Gary L. Swanson
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Publication number: 20140193298Abstract: In one aspect, compositions provide antimicrobial therapy as topical disinfectants. Particularly, one aspect relates to an alcohol containing antimicrobial composition that includes at least one paraben, a redox compound and an organic acid at a concentration of from about 1.5 percent to about 10 percent by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. In other aspects, antimicrobial compositions are used to topically sanitize wounds, skin areas and/or to disinfect surgical instruments or other surfaces. Still, in further aspects, methods, devices and kits relating to an antimicrobial composition are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: ZUREX PHARMA, INC.Inventors: Stephen R. Ash, Janusz Steczko
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Patent number: 8703828Abstract: In one aspect, compositions provide antimicrobial therapy as topical disinfectants. Particularly, one aspect relates to an alcohol containing antimicrobial composition that includes at least one paraben, a redox compound and an organic acid at a concentration of from about 1.5 percent to about 10 percent by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. In other aspects, antimicrobial compositions are used to topically sanitize wounds, skin areas and/or to disinfect surgical instruments or other surfaces. Still, in further aspects, methods, devices and kits relating to an antimicrobial composition are provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2013Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Zurex Pharma, Inc.Inventors: Stephen R. Ash, Janusz Steczko
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Publication number: 20130178526Abstract: This invention relates to compositions, methods, devices and kits relating to the infusion of a catheter lock solution into an indwelling catheter. Inventive compositions, methods, devices and kits aid in diminishing the effects of microbial infection in catheters and occlusion of the catheters. A lock solution provided by the invention includes citrate and a paraben. The solution preferably has a density suitable for retention of the solution in a catheter during the lock period. Another lock solution provided by the invention includes citrate, a paraben and a photo-oxidant, such as, for example, methylene blue.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2013Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: Ash Access Technology Inc.Inventors: Stephen R. Ash, Janusz Steczko, Gary L. Swanson
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Patent number: 8389583Abstract: In one aspect, compositions provide antimicrobial therapy as topical disinfectants. Particularly, one aspect relates to an alcohol containing antimicrobial composition that includes at least one paraben, a redox compound and an organic acid at a concentration of from about 1.5 percent to about 10 percent by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. In other aspects, antimicrobial compositions are used to topically sanitize wounds, skin areas and/or to disinfect surgical instruments or other surfaces. Still, in further aspects, methods, devices and kits relating to an antimicrobial composition are provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2008Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Zurex Pharma, Inc.Inventors: Stephen R. Ash, Janusz Steczko
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Publication number: 20120277314Abstract: This invention relates to compositions, methods, devices and kits relating to the infusion of a catheter lock solution into an indwelling catheter. Inventive compositions, methods, devices and kits aid in diminishing the effects of microbial infection in catheters and occlusion of the catheters. A lock solution provided by the invention includes citrate and a paraben. The solution preferably has a density suitable for retention of the solution in a catheter during the lock period. Another lock solution provided by the invention includes citrate, a paraben and a photo-oxidant, such as, for example, methylene blue.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: Ash Access Technology Inc.Inventors: Stephen R. Ash, Janusz Steczko, Gary L. Swanson
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Patent number: 8226971Abstract: This invention relates to compositions, methods, devices and kits relating to the infusion of a catheter lock solution into an indwelling catheter. Inventive compositions, methods, devices and kits aid in diminishing the effects of microbial infection in catheters and occlusion of the catheters. A lock solution provided by the invention includes citrate and a paraben. The solution preferably has a density suitable for retention of the solution in a catheter during the lock period. Another lock solution provided by the invention includes citrate, a paraben and a photo-oxidant, such as, for example, methylene blue.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2010Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Ash Access Technology, Inc.Inventors: Stephen R. Ash, Janusz Steczko, Gary L. Swanson
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Publication number: 20100240750Abstract: This invention relates to compositions, methods, devices and kits relating to the infusion of a catheter lock solution into an indwelling catheter. Inventive compositions, methods, devices and kits aid in diminishing the effects of microbial infection in catheters and occlusion of the catheters. A lock solution provided by the invention includes citrate and a paraben. The solution preferably has a density suitable for retention of the solution in a catheter during the lock period. Another lock solution provided by the invention includes citrate, a paraben and a photo-oxidant, such as, for example, methylene blue.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: Ash Access Technology Inc.Inventors: Stephen R. Ash, Janusz Steczko, Gary L. Swanson
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Patent number: 7749529Abstract: This invention relates to compositions, methods, devices and kits relating to the infusion of a catheter lock solution into an indwelling catheter. Inventive compositions, methods, devices and kits aid in diminishing the effects of microbial infection in catheters and occlusion of the catheters. A lock solution provided by the invention includes citrate and a paraben. The solution preferably has a density suitable for retention of the solution in a catheter during the lock period. Another lock solution provided by the invention includes citrate, a paraben and a photo-oxidant, such as, for example, methylene blue.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2005Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Ash Access Technology, Inc.Inventors: Stephen R. Ash, Janusz Steczko, Gary L. Swanson
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Publication number: 20100010086Abstract: The invention relates to compositions that provide antimicrobial therapy for indwelling catheters and as topical disinfectants, and methods, devices and kits relating thereto. In one aspect, the invention relates to the infusion of a catheter lock solution into an indwelling catheter. Use of inventive compositions as catheter lock solutions advantageously aid in diminishing the effects of microbial infection in catheters and occlusion of the catheters. In other aspects, antimicrobial compositions are used to topically sanitize wounds, skin areas and/or other surfaces. An antimicrobial composition provided by the invention includes EDTA, a paraben, and optionally one or both of citrate and a photo-oxidant.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2007Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventors: Stephen R. Ash, Janusz Steczko
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Publication number: 20090291944Abstract: In one aspect, compositions provide antimicrobial therapy as topical disinfectants. Particularly, one aspect relates to an alcohol containing antimicrobial composition that includes at least one paraben, a redox compound and an organic acid at a concentration of from about 1.5 percent to about 10 percent by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. In other aspects, antimicrobial compositions are used to topically sanitize wounds, skin areas and/or to disinfect surgical instruments or other surfaces. Still, in further aspects, methods, devices and kits relating to an antimicrobial composition are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2008Publication date: November 26, 2009Inventors: Stephen R. Ash, Janusz Steczko
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Publication number: 20080279907Abstract: In general, this application is directed to medical devices that exhibit antimicrobial activity and to methods for preparing and using the medical devices. The medical devices of the present application include a polymeric portion that has been impregnated with a paraben and an organic dye in a manner whereby the paraben and organic dye exhibiting antibacterial properties. In one form, the paraben is impregnated into the polymeric portion before impregnation thereof with the organic dye. In another form, it is contemplated that the polymeric material may include methyl paraben, propyl paraben, and methylene blue. It is further contemplated that the polymeric material is effective in releasing at least one of the paraben and organic dye to prohibit bacterial growth in surrounding tissue and/or fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2007Publication date: November 13, 2008Inventors: Stephen R. Ash, Janusz Steczko
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Publication number: 20060177477Abstract: This invention relates to compositions, methods, devices and kits relating to the infusion of a catheter lock solution into an indwelling catheter. Inventive compositions, methods, devices and kits aid in diminishing the effects of microbial infection in catheters and occlusion of the catheters. A lock solution provided by the invention includes citrate and a paraben. The solution preferably has a density suitable for retention of the solution in a catheter during the lock period. Another lock solution provided by the invention includes citrate, a paraben and a photo-oxidant, such as, for example, methylene blue.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2005Publication date: August 10, 2006Inventors: Stephen Ash, Janusz Steczko, Gary Swanson
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Publication number: 20050131356Abstract: In general, this invention is directed to medical devices that exhibit antimicrobial activity and to methods for preparing and using the medical devices. The medical devices of the present invention include a polymeric portion that has been impregnated with an organic dye exhibiting antibacterial properties. Examples of organic dyes for use in the present invention include methylene blue, toluidine blue, methylene violet, azure A, azure B, azure C, brilliant cresol blue, thionin, methylene green, bromcresol green, gentian violet, acridine orange, brilliant green, acridine yellow, quinacrine, trypan blue, and trypan red. The medical device can be prepared by contacting at least a portion of the device with a solution containing the organic dye and a reducing agent. A solution with appropriate chemical activation of the organic dye can permeate entirely through the plastic.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2003Publication date: June 16, 2005Inventors: Stephen Ash, Janusz Steczko