Patents by Inventor Karen C. Swenholt

Karen C. Swenholt 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).

  • Publication number: 20210260106
    Abstract: A method for treating or preventing one of a fungal infection of a nail and a condition of a skin surface excluding an oral cavity. The method includes the step of applying a composition to one of a nail surface adjacent to the infection of the nail and the skin surface having the condition. The composition comprises a plant-based bioactive and between about 0.2% to about 3.0% by weight of a metal chlorite salt. The composition does not contain a therapeutically effective amount of chlorine dioxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Applicant: ClearCrescent Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Karen C. Swenholt
  • Publication number: 20170312312
    Abstract: A method for treating or preventing one of a fungal infection of a nail and a condition of a skin surface excluding an oral cavity. The method includes the step of applying a composition to one of a nail surface adjacent to the infection of the nail and the skin surface having the condition. The composition comprises a plant-based bioactive and between about 0.2% to about 3.0% by weight of a metal chlorite salt. The composition does not contain a therapeutically effective amount of chlorine dioxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Karen C. Swenholt
  • Publication number: 20160310526
    Abstract: A composition used to treat a dermatological condition includes a plant-based antifungal and a metal chlorite salt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Karen C. Swenholt
  • Patent number: 9320921
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating or preventing fungal infections of the nail are provided. The topical composition includes the use of chlorine dioxide, chlorite salts, benzoyl peroxide, an alpha hydroxy acid, antifungal and antibiotic agents. Also provided is a heat-generating device for use in treating at least one nail infected with fungus and a toe sock device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Inventor: Karen C. Swenholt
  • Publication number: 20150320794
    Abstract: A method for treating fungal infections using a metal salt of chlorite alone or in combination with a conventional antifungal agent is disclosed. Treatment is either topical or systemic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventor: Karen C. Swenholt
  • Publication number: 20100159031
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating or preventing fungal infections of the nail are provided. The topical composition includes the use of chlorine dioxide, chlorite salts, benzoyl peroxide, an alpha hydroxy acid, antifungal and antibiotic agents. Also provided is a heat-generating device for use in treating at least one nail infected with fungus and a toe sock device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventor: Karen C. Swenholt