Patents by Inventor Kaveh Pournoor

Kaveh Pournoor 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).

  • COATED ANTIMICROBIAL ARTICLES
    Publication number: 20130302395
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventors: Jeffrey F. Andrews, Matthew T. Scholz, Joseph A. Tucker, Kaveh Pournoor
  • Coated antimicrobial articles
    Publication number: 20060275349
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Inventors: Jeffrey Andrews, Matthew Scholz, Joseph Tucker, Kaveh Pournoor
  • Pyrrolidonoethyl (meth)acrylate containing pressure sensitive adhesive compositions
    Patent number: 6902740
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure sensitive adhesive composition comprising a copolymer comprising pyrrolidonoethyl acrylate or pyrrolidonoethyl methacrylate. This composition may be used as part of a transdermal drug delivery device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Mark S. Schaberg, Daniel C. Duan, Kaveh Pournoor
  • Pyrrolidonoethyl (meth)acrylate containing pressure sensitive adhesive compositions
    Publication number: 20030113365
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure sensitive adhesive composition comprising a copolymer comprising pyrrolidonoethyl acrylate or pyrrolidonoethyl methacrylate. This composition may be used as part of a transdermal drug delivery device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2001
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Mark S. Schaberg, Daniel C. Duan, Kaveh Pournoor
  • Delivery systems using preformed biodegradable polymer compositions and methods
    Patent number: 6576263
    Abstract: A preformed object for delivering an active agent for a subject, the preformed object including crosslinked protein, and methods of making and using.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Myhanh T. Truong, Kaveh Pournoor, Hye-ok Choi, David J. Velasquez, Richard H. Ferber, Stephanie F. Bernatchez
  • Antimicrobial composition containing photosensitizers articles, and methods of use
    Patent number: 6420455
    Abstract: Polymer compositions and articles incorporating them are provided that possess antimicrobial activity, preferably in both the light and the dark. Such compositions include one or more polymers and one or more photosensitizers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Kevin D. Landgrebe, John J. Stofko, Sheila A. Tesch, John C. Loperfido, David J. Hastings, Thomas J. Packard, Matthew T. Scholz, Linda K. Olson, Kaveh Pournoor, Monserrat R. Lalonde
  • Delivery systems using preformed biodegradable polymer compositions and methods
    Publication number: 20020009492
    Abstract: A preformed object for delivering an active agent to a subject, the preformed object including crosslinked protein, and methods of making and using.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Publication date: January 24, 2002
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Myhanh T. Truong, Kaveh Pournoor, Hye-Ok Choi, David J. Velasquez, Richard H. Ferber, Stephanie F. Bernatchez
  • Liquid applicator with metering insert
    Patent number: 5308180
    Abstract: A liquid applicator is provided which is particularly useful in applying preoperative surgical scrubs or paints to skin. The article is provided with an inner layer of flexible porous material and an outer layer of open cell foam sponge material. The flexible, porous layer regulates the flow of liquid therethrough to provide acceptable wetting of the foam sponge while preventing dripping therefrom. The applicator includes a means of maintaining atmospheric pressure within the applicator while the liquid is being dispersed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1994
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Kaveh Pournoor, John D. Dell