Patents by Inventor Shane Karnik

Shane Karnik 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 treating burns on mammalian skin to reduce the risk of infection and to minimize fluid loss
    Patent number: 6521251
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for treating burns on mammalian skin to reduce the risk of infection and to minimize fluid loss. Specifically, the methods of this invention involve the in situ formation of a polymeric cyanoacrylate film at the site of the burn. The cyanoacrylate film acts as a barrier inhibiting the introduction of pathogens (e.g., bacteria) into the burn area and as a barrier for the loss of fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Flowers Park Ltd.
    Inventors: Ian N. Askill, Shane Karnik
  • Methods for treating burns on mammalian skin to reduce the risk of infection and to minimize fluid loss
    Publication number: 20020037272
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for treating burns on mammalian skin to reduce the risk of infection and to minimize fluid loss. Specifically, the methods of this invention involve the in situ formation of a polymeric cyanoacrylate film at the site of the burn. The cyanoacrylate film acts as a barrier inhibiting the introduction of pathogens (e.g., bacteria) into the burn area and as a barrier for the loss of fluids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Publication date: March 28, 2002
    Inventors: Ian N. Askill, Shane Karnik