Patents by Inventor Karl Rickert

Karl Rickert 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).

  • Patent number: 10440958
    Abstract: A disinfectant material may be used to kill bacteria, viruses, mold and fungal contaminants while minimizing toxic risks to humans. The disinfectant material may be effective in killing pathogens and more on numerous types of surfaces including on the skin of mammals. Exemplary embodiments include a copper halogen, such as copper iodide. Exemplary materials may also include a pH stabilizer, a preservative, humectants, or other constituents. Exemplary disinfectant materials may be used as a liquid or a gel, applied via a wipe, sprayed or in other forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Pen Inc.
    Inventors: Zvi Yaniv, Dongsheng Mao, Jason Avent, Xueping Li, Mocherla K. K. Rao, Stephanie Castro, Anand Upadhyaya, Karl Rickert
  • Patent number: 10123540
    Abstract: A disinfectant material may be used to kill bacteria, viruses, mold and fungal contaminants while minimizing toxic risks to humans. The disinfectant material may be effective in killing pathogens and more on numerous types of surfaces including on the skin of mammals. Exemplary embodiments include a copper halogen, such as copper iodide. Exemplary materials may also include a pH stabilizer, a preservative, humectants, or other constituents. Exemplary disinfectant materials may be used as a liquid or a gel, applied via a wipe, sprayed or in other forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: PEN Inc.
    Inventors: Zvi Yaniv, Dongsheng Mao, Jason Avent, Xueping Li, Mocherla K. K. Rao, Stephanie Castro, Anand Upadhyaya, Karl Rickert
  • Patent number: 9617040
    Abstract: An article of manufacture includes a liquid tight container that holds a disinfecting material. A disinfecting material includes a liquid gel material. The disinfecting material is dispensable from the container through a manual dispenser. The material is usable to apply a antimicrobial coating on surfaces, including the external surfaces of mammals such as human skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: PEN Inc.
    Inventors: Zvi Yaniv, Dongsheng Mao, Jason Avent, Xueping Li, Mocherla K. K. Rao, Stephanie Castro, Anand Upadhyaya, Karl Rickert
  • Patent number: 9615572
    Abstract: An article of manufacture includes a liquid tight container that holds a disinfecting solution. The disinfecting solution is dispensed from the container via an atomizing sprayer. The solution is usable to apply a film of the solution on surfaces. The film applied by the atomizing sprayer is operative to destroy bacterial and fungal organisms on the surfaces at the time of initial application and organisms that later come in contact with the film on the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: PEN Inc.
    Inventors: Zvi Yaniv, Dongsheng Mao, Jason Avent, Xueping Li, Mocherla K. K. Rao, Stephanie Castro, Anand Upadhyaya, Karl Rickert