Patents by Inventor Paul McCay

Paul McCay 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: 20210106663
    Abstract: The present application relates to an anti-microbial system for use in the treatment of microbial infections or control of microbial contamination, which avoids the use of antibiotics. Such infections include mastitis, tuberculosis, cystic fibrosis and the contamination that may result from biofilm formation on medical devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Vincent O'FLAHERTY, Paul McCAY
  • Patent number: 10828349
    Abstract: The present application relates to an anti-microbial system for use in the treatment of microbial infections or control of microbial contamination, which avoids the use of antibiotics. Such infections include mastitis, tuberculosis, cystic fibrosis and the contamination that may result from biofilm formation on medical devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND, GALWAY
    Inventors: Vincent O'Flaherty, Paul McCay
  • Publication number: 20200254014
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for preparing compositions for preventing or treating microbial infections, compositions suitable for use in such treatments and methods for treatment or prevention of infections. One such composition finds particular use in treating mastitis in ruminants. The composition is administered into the udder of an animal as a highly effective treatment for mastitis, or as a prophylactic therapy, by means of an intra-mammary infusion. The milk produced by the animal, during treatment using the composition and method of the invention, is free of residues, such as antibiotics, antimicrobial agents or antimicrobial proteins, which could affect its suitability for drinking or in the production of milk products, such as cheese or yoghurt. The compositions and methods are also useful in treating and preventing lung infections; and infections in burns and wounds; and other infections caused by biofilms. The compositions may also be used on medical devices to prevent infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Vincent O'FLAHERTY, Paul MCCAY
  • Publication number: 20160074436
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for preparing compositions for preventing or treating microbial infections, compositions suitable for use in such treatments and methods for treatment or prevention of infections. One such composition finds particular use in treating mastitis in ruminants. The composition is administered into the udder of an animal as a highly effective treatment for mastitis, or as a prophylactic therapy, by means of an intra-mammary infusion. The milk produced by the animal, during treatment using the composition and method of the invention, is free of residues, such as antibiotics, antimicrobial agents or antimicrobial proteins, which could affect its suitability for drinking or in the production of milk products, such as cheese or yoghurt. The compositions and methods are also useful in treating and preventing lung infections; and infections in burns and wounds; and other infections caused by biofilms. The compositions may also be used on medical devices to prevent infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Vincent O'FLAHERTY, Paul MCCAY
  • Publication number: 20140134213
    Abstract: The present application relates to an anti-microbial system for use in the treatment of microbial infections or control of microbial contamination, which avoids the use of antibiotics. Such infections include mastitis, tuberculosis, cystic fibrosis and the contamination that may result from biofilm formation on medical devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Inventors: Vincent O'Flaherty, Paul McCay