Patents by Inventor Michael M. Byram

Michael M. Byram 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).

  • Methods for inhibiting skin ulceration by use of cyanoacrylate adhesives
    Patent number: 6492434
    Abstract: A cyanoacrylate adhesive is applied onto intact surface skin areas prone to ulceration so as to inhibit formation of surface skin ulcers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: Flowers PArk Ltd.
    Inventors: Leonard V. Barley, Jr., Michael M. Byram, Patrick J. Tighe, Richard J. Greff
  • Methods for closing suturable wounds by use of cyanoacrylate ester compositions comprising an antimicrobial agent
    Patent number: 6214332
    Abstract: Antimicrobial cyanoacrylate compositions are applied to suturable wound surfaces to close the wound surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: MedLogic Global Corporation
    Inventors: Ian N. Askill, Richard J. Greff, Michael M. Byram
  • Cyanoacrylate adhesive compositions
    Patent number: 6191202
    Abstract: Alkyl cyanoacrylate compositions comprising at least one alkyl cyanoacrylate, a biocompatible plasticizer (preferably an acyl trialkyl citrate wherein the acyl group contains from 2 to 4 carbon atoms and each alkyl group contains from 4 to 6 carbon atoms), and SO2 as an anionic polymerization inhibitor are provided. These compositions are suitable for topical application to human skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Assignee: Medlogic Global Corporation
    Inventors: Richard J. Greff, Patrick J. Tighe, Michael M. Byram, Leonard V. Barley
  • Cyanoacrylate compositions comprising an antimicrobial agent
    Patent number: 6086906
    Abstract: Disclosed are cyanoacrylate compositions comprising a compatible antimicrobial agent and, in particular, a compatible iodine containing antimicrobial agent. These compositions provide for in situ formation of an antimicrobial polymeric cyanoacrylate film on mammalian skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Assignee: MedLogic Global Corporation
    Inventors: Richard J. Greff, Michael M. Byram
  • Application of cyanoacrylate/anti-microbial compositions to the peri-wound or peri-mucosal area
    Patent number: 6001345
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for the application of a cyanoacrylate/anti-microbial composition over mammalian skin surfaces to peri-wound and peri-mucosal areas. The composition can also be applied over medicament that has been applied onto the skin surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Assignee: MedLogic Global Corporation
    Inventors: Ian N. Askill, Michael M. Byram, Richard J. Greff
  • Methods for draping surgical sites using peripheral cyanoacrylate drapes
    Patent number: 5957877
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for draping a surgical site prior to surgery. Specifically, the methods of this invention involve the in situ formation of a cyanoacrylate polymeric drape on the skin surface of a patient peripheral to the surgical site. Surgery is then conducted at the surgical site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: MedLogic Global Corporation
    Inventors: Ian N. Askill, Michael M. Byram, Richard J. Greff, Richard T. Vanryne
  • Cyanoacrylate compositions comprising an antimicrobial agent
    Patent number: 5902594
    Abstract: Disclosed are cyanoacrylte compositions comprising a compatible antimicrobial agent and, in particular, a compatible iodine coning antimicrobial agent. These compositions provide for in situ formation of an antimicrobial polymeric cyanoacryate film on mammalian skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Assignee: MedLogic Global Corporation
    Inventors: Richard J. Greff, Michael M. Byram
  • Cyanoacrylate compostions comprising an antimicrobial agent
    Patent number: 5811091
    Abstract: Disclosed are cyanoacrylate compositions comprising a compatible antimicrobial agent and, in particular, a compatible iodine containing antimicrobial agent. These compositions provide for in situ formation of an antimicrobial polymeric cyanoacrylate film on mammalian skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Assignee: Medlogic Global Corporation
    Inventors: Richard J. Greff, Michael M. Byram
  • Methods for draping surgical incision sites
    Patent number: 5807563
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for draping a surgical incision site prior to surgery. Specifically, the methods of this invention involve the in situ formation of a cyanoacrylate polymeric drape over the skin surface at the surgical incision site. An incision is then made through this surface and the surgery is then conducted through the incision.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Assignee: MedLogic Global Corporation
    Inventors: Ian N. Askill, Richard J. Greff, Michael M. Byram, Richard T. VanRyne
  • Cyanoacrylate compositions comprising an antimicrobial agent
    Patent number: 5783177
    Abstract: Disclosed are cyanoacrylate compositions comprising a compatible antimicrobial agent and, in particular, a compatible iodine containing antimicrobial agent. These compositions provide for in situ formation of an antimicrobial polymeric cyanoacrylate film on mammalian skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Medlogic Global Corporation
    Inventors: Richard J. Greff, Michael M. Byram
  • Cyanoacrylate compostions comprising an antimicrobial agent
    Patent number: 5762919
    Abstract: Disclosed are cyanoacrylate compositions comprising a compatible antimicrobial agent and, in particular, a compatible iodine containing antimicrobial agent. These compositions provide for in situ formation of an antimicrobial polymeric cyanoacrylate film on mammalian skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1998
    Assignee: Medlogic Global Corporation
    Inventors: Richard J. Greff, Michael M. Byram
  • Methods for treating non-suturable, superficial wounds by use of cyanoacrylate ester compositions comprising an antimicrobial agent
    Patent number: 5753699
    Abstract: Antimicrobial cyanoacrylate compositions are applied to non-suturable, superficial wound surfaces. In situ polymerization of the cyanoacrylate ester provides for a polymeric film over the wound which promotes wound healing and retards infection of the wound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1998
    Assignee: MedLogic Global Corporation
    Inventors: Richard J. Greff, Michael M. Byram
  • Methods for draping surgical incision sites
    Patent number: 5730994
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for draping a surgical incision site prior to surgery. Specifically, the methods of this invention involve the in situ formation of a cyanoacrylate polymeric drape over the skin surface at the surgical incision site. An incision is then made through this surface and the surgery is then conducted through the incision.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1998
    Assignee: MedLogic Global Corporation
    Inventors: Ian N. Askill, Richard J. Greff, Michael M. Byram, Richard T. VanRyne
  • Methods to inhibit late radiation-induced skin damage
    Patent number: 5716607
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for inhibiting late radiation-induced skin damage during treatment of a patient with ionizing radiation by application of a layer of biocompatible polymer to the skin surface prior to exposure of the surface to ionizing radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1998
    Assignee: MedLogic Global Corporation
    Inventors: Michael M. Byram, Robert Goebel, Richard J. Greff, Leonard V. Barley, Jr.
  • Methods to inhibit acute radiation-induced skin damage
    Patent number: 5716608
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for inhibiting acute radiation-induced skin damage during treatment of a patient with ionizing radiation by application of a layer of biocompatible polymer to the skin surface prior to exposure of the surface to ionizing radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1998
    Assignee: MedLogic Global Corporation
    Inventors: Michael M. Byram, Robert Goebel, Richard J. Greff, Leonard V. Barley, Jr.
  • Cyanoacrylate compositions comprising an antimicrobial agent
    Patent number: 5684042
    Abstract: Disclosed are cyanoacrylate compositions comprising a compatible antimicrobial agent and, in particular, a compatible iodine containing antimicrobial agent. These compositions provide for in situ formation of an antimicrobial polymeric cyanoacrylate film on mammalian skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1997
    Assignee: Medlogic Global Corporation
    Inventors: Richard J. Greff, Michael M. Byram
  • Cyanoacrylate adhesive compositions
    Patent number: 5665817
    Abstract: Alkyl cyanoacrylate compositions comprising at least one alkyl cyanoacrylate, a biocompatible plasticizer (preferably dioctyl phthalate), and SO.sub.2 as an anionic polymerization inhibitor are provided. These compositions are suitable for topical application to human skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Assignee: MedLogic Global Corporation
    Inventors: Richard J. Greff, Patrick J. Tighe, Michael M. Byram, Leonard V. Barley
  • Methods for reducing skin irritation from artificial devices by use of cyanoacrylate adhesives
    Patent number: 5653769
    Abstract: A cyanoacrylate adhesive is applied onto surface skin areas prone to ulceration or irritation so as to inhibit irritation of the surface skin due to contact with an artificial device such as prosthetic devices, bandages, casts, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1997
    Assignee: MedLogic Global Corporation
    Inventors: Leonard V. Barley, Jr., Patrick J. Tighe, Richard J. Greff, Michael M. Byram
  • Use of cyanoacrylate adhesives for providing a protective barrier film for the skin
    Patent number: 5580565
    Abstract: A cyanoacrylate adhesive is applied onto skin area prone to exposure to discharge by patients suffering from incontinence so as to shield the skin from direct contact with the discharge. The adhesive can also be applied over medicament that has been applied onto skin surface and onto skin along the periphery of a stoma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1996
    Assignee: MedLogic Global Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick J. Tighe, Richard J. Greff, Michael M. Byram, Leonard V. Barley
  • Use of cyanoacrylate adhesive compositions to inhibit acute radiation-induced skin damage
    Patent number: 5554365
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for inhibiting acute and/or late radiation/induced skin damage during treatment of a patient with ionizing radiation by application of a layer of cyanoacrylate adhesive to the skin surface prior to exposure of the surface to ionizing radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1996
    Assignee: MedLogic Global Corporation
    Inventors: Michael M. Byram, Robert Goebel, Richard J. Greff, Leonard V. Barley, Jr.