Patents by Inventor Uwe Wirtz

Uwe Wirtz 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).

  • Use of gallium to treat biofilm-associated infections
    Publication number: 20070231406
    Abstract: The invention provides methods, compositions, and kits for treatment or prevention of biofilm-associated infections in an individual. Methods of the invention include administration of a gallium-containing composition for treatment of an established biofilm or prevention of formation of a biofilm. Some methods include administration of a gallium-containing composition in conjunction with an antibiotic substance. Some methods include treatment or prevention of an orally-associated biofilm with a gallium-containing composition in the form of a dentrifice, mouthwash, or chewing gum composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Louis Bucalo, Susan Schwendner, Uwe Wirtz, Sunil Sreedharan