Abstract: Disclosed is a an economical blood pressure cuff shield that acts as an hygienic barrier between patients and blood pressure cuffs during blood pressure measurement. The shield includes antimicrobial properties, which eradicate microorganisms on contact, protecting the shield from communicated pathogens and preventing the blood pressure cuff from colonization of the common health-care associated microbes. With the antimicrobial properties, the shield can be used for multiple patients over a 24 hour period. After the indicated period of use, the blood pressure cuff shield is removed and discarded. The biodegradable and cost effective construction allows the health care field to stride towards eco-friendly solutions to improve sanitation and sterility of facilities.

Abstract: The Technology described herein applies to medical dressings designed to heal wounds in the area of advanced wound care, inclusive of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT), and describes novel wound healing absorbent scaffolds and dressing based on natural and naturally-derived material and fibers, preferentially poly (lactic) acid fibers and alginate materials.

Abstract: Disclosed are boot (and other footwear) dryer insert materials that are to be used to dry out boots without the use of electric or mechanical power. Said boot insert dryer materials utilize a low bioburden, biodegradable and/or compostable moisture absorbing nonwoven structure and one or more antimicrobial and/or antifungal agents that minimize odor by mitigating the spread of odor causing pathogens. The drying process includes the ability of the outer surface of the boot dryer to allow the ingress of moisture absorbed from the boot while at the same time preventing captured moisture to escape back into the boot. Fluid absorbing or superabsorbent, capabilities may be incorporated in the devices of the present invention to control excess fluids. Also disclosed are methods of manufacture of the boot dryer inserts of the present invention.

Abstract: Included are food packaging materials and processes that are useful for commercial products to extend the freshness and preserve the integrity and shelf-life of packaged foods. Said food packaging materials utilize a low bioburden, biodegradable and/or compostable shock absorbing/cushioning nonwoven structure and some form or forms of an antimicrobial and/or antifungal agent consisting of silver or silver-based species that destroy microbes which would otherwise spoil the food. The shelf-life extension process involves silver-based antimicrobial agents that function to mitigate the spread of food spoilage pathogens when they come in contact with the said food packaging materials. Fluid absorbing or superabsorbent, capabilities may be incorporated in the structure to control excess fluids.

Abstract: Disclosed are food packaging materials and processes that are useful for commercial products to extend the freshness and preserve the integrity and shelf-life of packaged foods. Said food packaging materials utilize a low bioburden, biodegradable and/or compostable shock absorbing/cushioning nonwoven structure and some form or forms of an antimicrobial and/or antifungal agent consisting of silver or silver-based species that destroy microbes which would otherwise spoil the food. The shelf-life extension process involves silver-based antimicrobial agents that function to mitigate the spread of food spoilage pathogens when they come in contact with the said food packaging materials. Fluid absorbing or superabsorbent, capabilities may be incorporated in the structure to control excess fluids.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for treating or preventing the spread of infectious disease through topical or cutaneous contact with a formulation or article containing an organotellurium compound, or an inorganic or organic selenium compound, or formulation thereof, capable of generating superoxide radicals in the presence of an agent of infectious disease such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa.