Patents by Inventor Katie F. Wlaschin

Katie F. Wlaschin 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: 20190381208
    Abstract: Film-forming gel compositions, useful in creating conformable and flexible gel bandages, can be formulate from a film-forming polymer, an amine-rich adhesion promoter, and a volatile solvent. The gel compositions form relatively thick films when dried on tissue, and can exhibit enhanced breathability to promote wound healing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Katie F. Wlaschin, George W. Griesgraber, Alexi J. Young, Semra Colak Atan, Delony L. Langer-Anderson, Junia M. Pereira, Michael J. Solberg
  • Publication number: 20190365676
    Abstract: Compositions that include from 0.1 wt-% to 8 wt-% of one or more compounds of formula (I) based on the total weight of the composition HOCH2—(CHOH)n—CH2NR1R2??(I) wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, C(O)R3, and SO2R4; with R3 and R4 being independently selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group, an aryl group, and an aralkyl group; wherein n is an integer from about 2 to about 5; from 5 wt-% to 95 wt-% of one or more plant based oils based on the total weight of the composition; from 5 wt-% to 80 wt-% water based on the total weight of the composition and from 0.01 wt-% to 1 wt-% of one or more nonionic aromatic phenolic preservatives based on the total weight of the composition wherein the composition has a pH from 4.5 to 9.5, the composition is an emulsion, and the composition is edible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Katie F. Wlaschin, Amanda C. Engler, Hannah C. Cohen, Yizhong Wang, Tao Gong, Tiffany T. Ton, Joel D. Oxman, Jie Yang
  • Patent number: 10456509
    Abstract: Compositions containing chlorhexidine gluconate solubilized in hydrophobic vehicles are described. Resin systems containing such chlorhexidine gluconate compositions, including adhesives and articles incorporating such resin systems, including medical articles such as drapes are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Vinod P. Menon, Joseph D. Rule, Richard B. Ross, Deena M. Conrad-Vlasak, Katie F. Wlaschin
  • Publication number: 20190160209
    Abstract: Compositions containing chlorhexidine gluconate solubilized in hydrophobic vehicles are described. Resin systems containing such chlorhexidine gluconate compositions, including adhesives and articles incorporating such resin systems, including medical articles such as drapes are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: VINOD P. MENON, JOSEPH D. RULE, RICHARD B. ROSS, DEENA M. CONRAD-VLASAK, KATIE F. WLASCHIN
  • Publication number: 20190083220
    Abstract: Compositions that include: from 5 wt-% to 30 wt-% of one or more plant based oils based on the total weight of the composition; from 70 wt-% to 95 wt-% of an aqueous phase based on the total weight of the composition; from 0.1 wt-% to 5 wt-% of one or more surfactants based on the total weight of the composition; and from 0.05 wt-% to 3 wt-% of a viscosity modifier, wherein the composition has a pH from 4.5 to 9.5, the composition is an oil in water (o/w) emulsion, and the composition is edible. Methods of utilizing disclosed compositions are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Katie F. Wlaschin, Amanda C. Engler, Hannah C. Cohen, Yizhong Wang, Tao Gong, Tiffany T. Ton, Joel D. Oxman, Jie Yang, Richard P. Rusin
  • Publication number: 20180117214
    Abstract: Film forming gel compositions, useful in creating conformable and flexible gel bandages, can be formulate from a film-forming polymer, a tackifier, and a volatile solvent. The film forming gels can also include antiseptics, cationic polymer coagulants, fillers, and other additives. The gel compositions form relatively thick films when dried on tissue, and can exhibit enhanced breathability to promote wound healing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Delony L. Langer-Anderson, George W. Griesgraber, Semra Colak Atan, Junia M. Pereira, Katie F. Wlaschin, Alexi J. Young, Robert A. Asmus, Petra L. Kohler Riedi, David S. Hays, Jerald K. Rasmussen, Michael J. Solberg
  • Patent number: 9713659
    Abstract: Compositions containing chlorhexidine gluconate solubilized in hydrophobic vehicles are described. Resin systems containing such chlorhexidine gluconate compositions, including adhesives and articles incorporating such resin systems, including medical articles such as drapes are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Vinod P. Menon, Joseph D. Rule, Richard B. Ross, Deena M. Conrad-Vlasak, Katie F. Wlaschin
  • Publication number: 20170049926
    Abstract: Film forming gel compositions, useful in creating conformable and flexible gel bandages, can be formulate from a film forming polymer, a tackifier, and a volatile solvent. The film forming gels can also include antiseptics, cationic polymer coagulants, fillers, and other additives. The gel compositions form relatively thick films when dried on tissue, and can exhibit enhanced breathability to promote wound healing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Delony L. Langer-Anderson, George W. Griesgraber, Semra Colak Atan, Junia M. Pereira, Katie F. Wlaschin, Alexi J. Young, Robert A. Asmus, David S. Hays, Jerald K. Rasmussen, Michael J. Solberg
  • Patent number: 9468614
    Abstract: A method of moisturizing while decolonizing mammalian tissue, comprising applying a multi-valent cationic antiseptic composition to the tissue, and applying a moisturizer composition to at least a portion of the same tissue is provided. An oral care kit comprising a composition comprising the multi-valent cationic antiseptic and the moisturizer composition, and a method of moisturizing oral tissue of a patient requiring intubation using the moisturizer composition and an endotracheal tube coated or impregnated with a cationic antiseptic are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Katie F. Wlaschin, Alan R. Dombrowski, Matthew T. Scholz, Ranjani V. Parthasarathy
  • Publication number: 20160296678
    Abstract: Compositions containing chlorhexidine gluconate solubilized in hydrophobic vehicles are described. Resin systems containing such chlorhexidine gluconate compositions, including adhesives and articles incorporating such resin systems, including medical articles such as drapes are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: VINOD P. MENON, JOSEPH D. RULE, RICHARD B. ROSS, DEENA M. CONRAD-VLASAK, KATIE F. WLASCHIN
  • Publication number: 20150328360
    Abstract: Compositions containing chlorhexidine gluconate solubilized in hydrophobic vehicles are described. Resin systems containing such chlorhexidine gluconate compositions, including adhesives and articles incorporating such resin systems, including medical articles such as drapes are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: VINOD P. MENON, JOSEPH D. RULE, RICHARD B. ROSS, DEENA M. CONRAD-VLASAK, KATIE F. WLASCHIN
  • Patent number: 8808722
    Abstract: Provided are methods of improving the stability of antiseptic compositions that include elemental iodine and certain hydroxycarboxylic acids, as well as stable, ready to use antiseptic compositions suitable for use in the nose and anterior nares.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Matthew T. Scholz, Kevin D. Landgrebe, Katie F. Wlaschin
  • Publication number: 20130298911
    Abstract: A method of moisturizing while decolonizing mammalian tissue, comprising applying a multi-valent cationic antiseptic composition to the tissue, and applying a moisturizer composition to at least a portion of the same tissue is provided. An oral care kit comprising a composition comprising the multi-valent cationic antiseptic and the moisturizer composition, and a method of moisturizing oral tissue of a patient requiring intubation using the moisturizer composition and an endotracheal tube coated or impregnated with a cationic antiseptic are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Katie F. Wlaschin, Alan R. Dombrowski, Matthew T. Scholz, Ranjani V. Parthasarathy
  • Patent number: 8460689
    Abstract: A method of moisturizing while decolonizing mammalian tissue, the method comprising applying a multi-valent cationic antiseptic composition to the tissue, and applying a moisturizer composition to at least a portion of the same tissue; wherein the mammalian tissue is oral tissue of a subject; wherein the multi-valent cationic antiseptic is other than a metal ion; and wherein the applied compositions essentially exclude any component which causes a precipitate when combined with a multi-valent cationic antiseptic contained in the multi-valent cationic antiseptic composition when tested according to Test Method F, and/or wherein the moisturizer composition is such that a log reduction in the number of viable bacterial cells of at least 2 is provided when 106 cfu of Pseudomonas aeruginosa are combined with a mixture 1.1 g of the moisturizer composition and 1.5 g of the multi-valent cationic antiseptic composition containing 0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Katie F. Wlaschin, Alan R. Dombrowski, Matthew T. Scholz, Ranjani V. Parthasarathy
  • Publication number: 20130108576
    Abstract: Abstract: Provided are methods of improving the stability of antiseptic compositions that include elemental iodine and certain hydroxycarboxylic acids, as well as stable, ready to use antiseptic compositions suitable for use in the nose and anterior nares.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Matthew T. Scholz, Kevin D. Landgrebe, Katie F. Wlaschin
  • Publication number: 20100285148
    Abstract: A method of moisturizing while decolonizing mammalian tissue, the method comprising applying a multi-valent cationic antiseptic composition to the tissue, and applying a moisturizer composition to at least a portion of the same tissue; wherein the mammalian tissue is oral tissue of a subject; wherein the multi-valent cationic antiseptic is other than a metal ion; and wherein the applied compositions essentially exclude any component which causes a precipitate when combined with a multi-valent cationic antiseptic contained in the multi-valent cationic antiseptic composition when tested according to Test Method F, and/or wherein the moisturizer composition is such that a log reduction in the number of viable bacterial cells of at least 2 is provided when 106 cfu of Pseudomonas auerginosa are combined with a mixture 1.1 g of the moisturizer composition and 1.5 g of the multi-valent cationic antiseptic composition containing 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Katie F. Wlaschin, Alan R. Dombrowski, Matthew T. Scholz, Ranjani V. Parthasarathy
  • Patent number: D630528
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Alan R. Dombrowski, Katie F. Wlaschin, David K. Bruechert, Andrew B. Clausen, Terrance M. Smorch