Patents by Inventor Jeffrey F. Andrews
Jeffrey F. Andrews 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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Publication number: 20200030276Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions, especially those useful when applied topically, particularly to mucosal tissues (i.e., mucous membranes), including, in particular, an antimicrobial lipid component, such as a fatty acid ester, fatty ether, or alkoxide derivative thereof. The compositions can also include an enhancer component, a surfactant, a hydrophobic component, and/or a hydrophilic component. Such compositions provide effective topical antimicrobial activity and are accordingly useful in the treatment and/or prevention of conditions that are caused, or aggravated by, microorganisms (including viruses).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2019Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventors: Matthew T. Scholz, Dianne L. Gibbs, John T. Capecchi, Jeffrey F. Andrews
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Patent number: 10471036Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions, especially those useful when applied topically, particularly to mucosal tissues (i.e., mucous membranes), including, in particular, an antimicrobial lipid component, such as a fatty acid ester, fatty ether, or alkoxide derivative thereof. The compositions can also include an enhancer component, a surfactant, a hydrophobic component, and/or a hydrophilic component. Such compositions provide effective topical antimicrobial activity and are accordingly useful in the treatment and/or prevention of conditions that are caused, or aggravated by, microorganisms (including viruses).Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2013Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Matthew T. Scholz, Dianne L. Gibbs, John T. Capecchi, Jeffrey F. Andrews
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Publication number: 20130303615Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions, especially those useful when applied topically, particularly to mucosal tissues (i.e., mucous membranes), including, in particular, an antimicrobial lipid component, such as a fatty acid ester, fatty ether, or alkoxide derivative thereof. The compositions can also include an enhancer component, a surfactant, a hydrophobic component, and/or a hydrophilic component. Such compositions provide effective topical antimicrobial activity and are accordingly useful in the treatment and/or prevention of conditions that are caused, or aggravated by, microorganisms (including viruses).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventors: Matthew T. Scholz, Dianne L. Gibbs, John T. Capecchi, Jeffrey F. Andrews
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Publication number: 20130302395Abstract: Antimicrobial articles that include a fatty acid monoester and an enhancer are described that are effective for killing at least 99.9% of microorganisms on the surface of the article.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventors: Jeffrey F. Andrews, Matthew T. Scholz, Joseph A. Tucker, Kaveh Pournoor
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Patent number: 8512723Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions, especially those useful when applied topically, particularly to mucosal tissues (i.e., mucous membranes), including, in particular, an antimicrobial lipid component, such as a fatty acid ester, fatty ether, or alkoxide derivative thereof. The compositions can also include an enhancer component, a surfactant, a hydrophobic component, and/or a hydrophilic component. Such compositions provide effective topical antimicrobial activity and are accordingly useful in the treatment and/or prevention of conditions that are caused, or aggravated by, microorganisms (including viruses).Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2004Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Matthew T. Scholz, Dianne L. Gibbs, John T. Capecchi, Jeffrey F. Andrews
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Patent number: 8476319Abstract: Methods of treating and/or preventing otitis media in a subject are provided. Methods of treating and/or preventing otitis externa are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2006Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Matthew T. Scholz, Danli Wang, Jeffrey F. Andrews
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Publication number: 20110117176Abstract: Polypropylene fibers and devices that include a fatty acid monoglyceride added to the polypropylene as a melt additive are described. A hydrophilic enhancer material can be advantageously added to the polypropylene as a melt additive to enhance the hydrophilicity of the fibers and devices. An antimicrobial enhancer material can be added to the fibers to enhance the antimicrobial activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2011Publication date: May 19, 2011Inventors: Thomas P. Klun, Wayne K. Dunshee, Kevin R. Schaffer, Jeffrey F. Andrews, Debra M. Neu, Matthew T. Scholz
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Patent number: 7879746Abstract: Polypropylene fibers and devices that include a fatty acid monoglyceride added to the polypropylene as a melt additive are described. A hydrophilic enhancer material can be advantageously added to the polypropylene as a melt additive to enhance the hydrophilicity of the fibers and devices. An antimicrobial enhancer material can be added to the fibers to enhance the antimicrobial activity.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2004Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Thomas P. Klun, Wayne K. Dunshee, Kevin R. Schaffer, Jeffrey F. Andrews, Debra M. Neu, Matthew T. Scholz
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Publication number: 20090005339Abstract: Methods of treating and/or preventing otitis media in a subject are provided. Methods of treating and/or preventing otitis externa are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2006Publication date: January 1, 2009Inventors: Matthew T. Scholz, Danli Wang, Jeffrey F. Andrews
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Publication number: 20040241216Abstract: Polypropylene fibers and devices that include a fatty acid monoglyceride added to the polypropylene as a melt additive are described. A hydrophilic enhancer material can be advantageously added to the polypropylene as a melt additive to enhance the hydrophilicity of the fibers and devices. An antimicrobial enhancer material can be added to the fibers to enhance the antimicrobial activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2004Publication date: December 2, 2004Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Thomas P. Klun, Wayne K. Dunshee, Kevin R. Schaffer, Jeffrey F. Andrews, Debra M. Neu, Matthew T. Scholz
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Patent number: 6762339Abstract: Polypropylene fibers and devices that include a fatty acid monoglyceride added to the polypropylene as a melt additive are described. A hydrophilic enhancer material can be advantageously added to the polypropylene as a melt additive to enhance the hydrophilicity of the fibers and devices. An antimicrobial enhancer material can be added to the fibers to enhance the antimicrobial activity.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2000Date of Patent: July 13, 2004Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Thomas P. Klun, Wayne K. Dunshee, Kevin R. Schaffer, Jeffrey F. Andrews, Debra M. Neu, Matthew T. Scholz
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Patent number: 5618152Abstract: A printing machine spindle lifting and transporting cart is described, for lifting and transporting printing machine spindles. The cart includes a cart frame with upright sides extending between front and back side edges. The upright sides further include a top spindle support surface. Wheels are positioned under the cart frame and for movably supporting the cart frame on a support surface. The wheels are situated adjacent the front and back side edges. A lift frame includes a lift handle adjacent the back side edges, and upstanding spindle engaging hooks are situated at a forward handle end. A spindle ramp surface extends from the hook toward the handle. The hook projects forwardly of the cart frame.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 1995Date of Patent: April 8, 1997Inventor: Jeffrey F. Andrews
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Patent number: 5569461Abstract: A topical composition and related method for disinfecting, cleansing, conditioning and treating skin using a propylene glycol monoester of capric or caprylic acid, a second propylene glycol monoester or capric and/or caprylic acid, a synergist, propylene glycol, a surfactant and a vehicle are provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 1995Date of Patent: October 29, 1996Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Jeffrey F. Andrews
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Patent number: 5490992Abstract: The present invention is generally related to a product and a process to reduce the microbial contamination of processed meat and is particularly related to a product and a process to disinfect poultry carcasses using a disinfectant composition containing a fatty acid monoester, an acid or chelating agent, and a food grade surfactant. These components may be combined in either an aqueous or nonaqueous vehicle as desired. The present combination is effective against pathogenic and undesired bacteria. Advantageously, the present composition does not detrimentally alter the taste, texture, color, odor or appearance of the processed meat.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 1995Date of Patent: February 13, 1996Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Jeffrey F. Andrews, Janet F. Munson
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Patent number: 5460802Abstract: The present invention is generally related to an oral disinfectant for companion animals. A preferred disinfectant is a concentrated composition containing a fatty acid monoester, one or more fatty acids, an acid or chelating agent, a polyalcohol, a surfactant and water. When used the concentrate is diluted with water and then applied to the teeth and oral cavity tissues of the animal.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 1994Date of Patent: October 24, 1995Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Takao Asami, Manabu Takhashi, Jeffrey F. Andrews, Thomas E. Boettcher
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Patent number: 5460833Abstract: The present invention is generally related to a product and a process to reduce the microbial contamination of processed meat and is particularly related to a product and a process to disinfect poultry carcasses using a disinfectant composition containing a fatty acid monoester, an acid or chelating agent, and a food grade surfactant. These components may be combined in either an aqueous or nonaqueous vehicle as desired. The present combination is effective against pathogenic and undesired bacteria. Advantageously, the present composition does not detrimentally alter the taste, texture, color, odor or appearance of the processed meat.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 1995Date of Patent: October 24, 1995Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Jeffrey F. Andrews, Janet F. Munson
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Patent number: 5380756Abstract: A shampoo composition and related process for disinfecting, cleansing, conditioning, and moisturizing the skin and coat of an animal. The composition involves the use of a fatty acid monoester of a polyhydroxy alcohol, such as monolaurin, as an antimicrobial agent.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 1993Date of Patent: January 10, 1995Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Jeffrey F. Andrews, Jane T. Kure
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Patent number: 5378731Abstract: A shampoo composition and related process for disinfecting, cleansing, conditioning, and moisturizing hair. The composition involves the use of a fatty acid monoester of a polyhydroxy alcohol, such as monolaurin, as an antimicrobial agent.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 1993Date of Patent: January 3, 1995Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Jeffrey F. Andrews, Jane T. Kure
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Patent number: 5294438Abstract: The lubricity of any shaving preparation is enhanced by providing an emollient oil and a thermoplastic polymeric elastomer additive in an amount effective to increase its lubricity. Specific shaving preparations suitable for application to human or animal skin may comprise at least 5% by weight of an emollient oil, and a thermoplastic polymeric elastomer additive in a ratio of emollient oil to additive of between about 5:1 and 20:1, and preferably in a ratio of between about 8:1 and 10:1. Shaving creams generally contain 5-30% of an emollient oil, a thermoplastic polymeric elastomer additive present in a ratio of emollient oil to additive of between about 5:1 and 20:1, and at least 5% by weight of soap, detergent or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 1992Date of Patent: March 15, 1994Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Robert W. H. Chang, Wayne K. Dunshee, Jeffrey F. Andrews
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Patent number: 5219887Abstract: A shampoo composition and related process for disinfecting, cleansing, conditioning, and moisturizing the skin and coat of an animal. The composition involves the use of a fatty acid monoester of a polyhydroxy alcohol, such as monolaurin, as an antimicrobial agent.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 1992Date of Patent: June 15, 1993Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Jeffrey F. Andrews, Jane T. Kure