Patents by Inventor Karin Melkonian
Karin Melkonian 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: 9832998Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 19, 2015Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignees: Research Foundation of the City University of New York, Long Island University, Pace UniversityInventors: Robert Engel, JaimeLee Iolani Rizzo, Karin Melkonian-Fincher
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Patent number: 9512559Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention relates to a method for rendering a non-metallic substrate stably antimicrobial. The method comprises: (a) contacting the substrate with an antimicrobial surfactant; (b) contacting the substrate with a polymeric binder; and (c) subjecting the substrate, surfactant, and binder to conditions at which the substrate becomes stably antimicrobial. In another embodiment, the invention relates to a substrate into which an antimicrobial surfactant and a binder have penetrated.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2011Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORKInventors: Robert Engel, Gary Innocenti, Karin Melkonian
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Publication number: 20150196032Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2015Publication date: July 16, 2015Applicants: Research Foundation of the City University of New York, Pace University, Long Island UniversityInventors: Robert Engel, JamieLee Iolani Rizzo, Karin Melkonian-Fincher
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Patent number: 8999316Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignees: Pace University, The Research Foundation Of The City Of New York, Long Island UniversityInventors: Robert Engel, JaimeLee Iolani Rizzo, Karin Melkonian Fincher
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Publication number: 20140294906Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention relates to a method for rendering a non-metallic substrate stably antimicrobial. The method comprises: (a) contacting the substrate with an antimicrobial surfactant; (b) contacting the substrate with a polymeric binder; and (c) subjecting the substrate, surfactant, and binder to conditions at which the substrate becomes stably antimicrobial. In another embodiment, the invention relates to a substrate into which an antimicrobial surfactant and a binder have penetrated.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2011Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: Research Foundation of the City University of New YorkInventors: Robert Engel, Gary Innocenti, Karin Melkonian
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Patent number: 8470351Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignees: The Research Foundation of the City University of New York, Pace University, Long Island UniversityInventors: Robert Engel, JaimeLee Iolani Rizzo, Karin Melkonian Fincher, Gary Innocenti
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Publication number: 20100179156Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2007Publication date: July 15, 2010Inventors: Robert Engel, JaimeLee Iolani Rizzo, Karin Melkonian Fincher
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Publication number: 20080300252Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: Robert Engel, JaimeLee Iolani Rizzo, Karin Melkonian Fincher, Gary Innocenti
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Publication number: 20080299070Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: Robert Engel, JaimeLee Iolani Rizzo, Karin Melkonian Fincher
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Publication number: 20080269451Abstract: The present invention is concerned with providing antimicrobial compounds and processes for the production thereof. More particularly, the present invention provides antimicrobial polymeric materials comprising a polymer linked to a positively charged moiety via a carboxyl group. The present invention also provides processes for the production of such antimicrobial compounds and uses therefor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2004Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: ETHICON, INC.Inventors: Robert Engel, JaimeLee I. Rizzo, Karin Melkonian, Paul Watt
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Patent number: 7285286Abstract: The invention relates to an antimicrobial surface having the formula SS?(V+2?W)X wherein: SS represents a solid surface, said solid surface comprising hydroxyl groups attached to a carbon atom in the unmodified state thereof; V+2 represents a doubly positively charged moiety having the formula —+NR2-T-NR2+—, or 1,4-diazoniabicyclo[2.2.2]octane; T represents a saturated or unsaturated straight-chain hydrocarbon having 1-24 carbon atoms; R represents a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group having 1-24 carbon atoms; phenyl; or benzyl; W represents a saturated or unsaturated straight-chain hydrocarbon having 10-24 carbon atoms; and X represents an anion that balances the charge of V wherein a nitrogen atom of V replaces at least some of the hydroxyl groups.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2006Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Assignees: Long Island University, The Research Foundation of the City University of New York, Pace UniversityInventors: Robert Engel, JaimeLee Iolani Cohen, Karin Melkonian Fincher
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Patent number: 7241453Abstract: These and other objectives will be apparent to those having ordinary skill in the art have been achieved by providing an antimicrobial surface having formula 1: SS—(Ua—V+b1—W)b2dX?eformula 1 wherein: SS represents a modified solid surface that comprises a hydroxyl group in the unmodified state thereof; a represents 0 or 1; U represents —Y1T-; Y1 represents —O—, —S—, or —NQ-; Q represents H; a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group having 1-24 atoms; phenyl; or benzyl; T represents a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain having 1-24 atoms; V represents a positively charged moiety; b1 represents 1 or 2; b2 represents 1-3; W represents LZ; L represents a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain having 10-24 atoms; Z represents —H, —OH, —SH, —F, —Cl, —Br, —I, —OR, —HN(O)CQ, or —O(O)CQ; R represents a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group having 1-24 carbon atoms; phenyl; or benzyl; X represents an anion; d represents 1 or 2; and e represents 1-3; wherein b1×b2=d×e.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2002Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Assignees: Long Island University, Research Foundation of the City University of New York, Pace UniversityInventors: Robert Engel, JaimeLee Iolani Cohen, Karin Melkonian Fincher