Antifungal Or Antibacterial Patents (Class 424/404)
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Patent number: 12138140Abstract: A wound covering includes a flexible main body, and a sensor element incorporated into the main body. The sensor element includes a mesh formed from a plurality of fibers, and the sensor element is configured to undergo a change in appearance in response to a change in a parameter associated with wound exudate. The wound covering further includes a supply of therapeutic agent configured to diffuse the therapeutic agent from the wound covering into a wound when the wound covering is placed on the wound.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2018Date of Patent: November 12, 2024Assignee: UVIC INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS INCInventors: Mohsen Akbari, Bahram Mirani, Aziz Ghahary, Mohammad A. Siddiqui
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Patent number: 12128260Abstract: Fabrics, such as employed in air filters, facemasks, garments, or PPE, are coated with pathogen-binding agents, such as chemicals that bind to protein-encapsulated airborne pathogens. Some of these pathogen-binding agents include multifunctional chemicals that bind to the fabrics and to exposed proteins and/or glycans on the pathogens. Some of these pathogen-binding agents include multifunctional silanes. Some of these pathogen-binding agents include multifunctional phosphanes or phosphonates.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2022Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Inventor: Farzin Hatami
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Patent number: 12114884Abstract: A medical device and can remove an object inside a biological lumen while allowing a positional change of the device inside the biological lumen. The medical device includes a drive shaft, an outer tube accommodating the drive shaft, a cutting portion fixed to a distal portion of the drive shaft, and a hub unit housing proximal portions of the drive shaft and the outer tube. The hub unit has an operation unit fixed to the outer surface of the outer tube to rotate the outer tube, a first support portion rotatably supporting the operation unit, a first housing having an aspiration port for discharging fluid to outside, and causing communication of an aspiration lumen of the outer tube with the aspiration port, and a first seal between the first housing and the outer tube. The first support portion and the first seal are disposed in parallel along an axial direction.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2023Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: TERUMO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Taiga Nakano, Junichi Kobayashi, Tomonori Hatta, Kosuke Nishio
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Patent number: 12109304Abstract: The present invention provides an oral patch for localized treatment of mouth ulcers containing combination of tetracaine and triamcinolone as active drugs. The patch is a bilayer structure containing a drug layer with amorphous tetracaine hydrochloride and amorphous triamcinolone acetonide and a water-soluble backing layer without a drug. The oral patch with combination of drugs has improved efficacy over each individual drug. The drug layer comprises 3-20% by weight of amorphous tetracaine hydrochloride, or a pharmaceutical acceptable salt thereof, 0.1-2.0% by weight of amorphous triamcinolone acetonide or a pharmaceutical acceptable salt thereof, 20-95% by weight of a first film-forming material, 1-12% by weight of an adhesive, 1-20% by weight of one or more cooling agent, and optionally 1-12% by weight of a plasticizer. The backing layer comprises 70-95% by weight of one or more film-forming agents, 2-10% by weight of a plasticizer and optionally 1-8% by weight of a flavoring agent.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2023Date of Patent: October 8, 2024Assignee: XIAMEN LP PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Haijian Zhu, Rongbin Ling, Avinash Singh, Liyan Xie, Xiaojin Xiao
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Patent number: 12071548Abstract: A product having ultraviolet radiation protection and antimicrobial protection has a quantity of synthetic material, a quantity of zinc oxide particles with each particle having a surface, the quantity of zinc oxide particles in the range of 0.05 percent to 0.10 percent, and a quantity of a reactive group for modifying each surface of each zinc oxide particle, the quantity of the reactive group for incorporating the quantity of zinc oxide particles into the quantity of synthetic material prior to the quantity of synthetic material being formed into a fiber.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2021Date of Patent: August 27, 2024Assignee: THE SWEET LIVING GROUP, LLCInventors: Robert B Kramer, Ronald Kramer, Nicholas Marshall, Jason Rosenberg, Peter Hauser, George Ladner
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Patent number: 12059395Abstract: An antiseptic solution comprising a pH-dependent antimicrobial agent, the pH-dependent antimicrobial agent having an operative pH range, wherein the solution has a pH on storage that is lower than the operative pH range. Applicators for applying the antiseptic solution and methods of using the antiseptic solution and applicators are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2020Date of Patent: August 13, 2024Assignee: CAREFUSION 2200, INC.Inventors: Christopher McGinley, Brandon Michael Borowski, Brandon Dellaringa
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Patent number: 11872218Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating disorders of the nail and nail bed. Such compositions contain a vehicle in which all components of the composition are dissolved, suspended, dispersed, or emulsified, a non-volatile solvent, a wetting agent, and a pharmaceutically active ingredient that is soluble in the non-volatile solvent and/or a mixture of the vehicle and the non-volatile solvent, and which composition is effective in treating a disorder of the nail or nail bed.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: BAUSCH HEALTH IRELAND LIMITEDInventors: Gareth Winckle, Gregory T. Fieldson
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Patent number: 11819526Abstract: A strain of Lactobacillus gasseri KBL697 and the use thereof are described. The strain of Lactobacillus gasseri KBL697 (Accession No. KCTC 13520BP) attenuates allergic reactions of cells, significantly improves symptoms of atopic dermatitis, and exhibits anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal effects and a therapeutic effect for intestinal diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome and colitis. Thus, the single strain alone can achieve all the purposes of alleviating allergic diseases and inflammatory diseases and improving intestinal health, thereby finding advantageous applications as a probiotic substance. In addition, the strain, based on the anti-fungal activity thereof, can be advantageously utilized in a skin external preparation against various skin diseases caused by fungi, and in a cosmetic composition and a functional patch for alleviating sensitive skin.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2022Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: KoBioLabs, Inc.Inventors: Woo Ri Ko, June Chul Lee, Hyo In Park, Tae Wook Nam, Gwang Pyo Ko, Woon Ki Kim, Dae Hee Han, In Su Kim, Jin Woo Lee, Hye Jin Kim
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Patent number: 11821118Abstract: The invention relates to a nonwoven fabric containing at least a portion of individualized bast fibers with a mean length of greater than about 6 mm which have been treated to produce a crimp, and which can be further coated with one or more thermoplastic polymers to ensure compatibility with QAC sanitizers, and which typically having a reduced level of naturally occurring pectin. The coating and crimp of the bast fibers in these nonwoven fabrics is beneficial to forming a drylaid, airlaid or wetlaid nonwoven fabric that has desirable properties related to performance in a variety of nonwoven product applications.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2020Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: BAST FIBRE TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventor: Jason David Finnis
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Patent number: 11486088Abstract: An anti-staining fabric includes a base cloth and an anti-staining resin. The anti-staining resin is disposed on the base cloth, in which a method of fabricating the anti-staining resin includes the following steps. A first thermal process is performed to mix a polyol, a cross-linking agent, and a choline to form a first mixture, in which a reaction temperature of the first thermal process is between 90° C. and 120° C. A second thermal process is performed to mix the first mixture and a chain extender to form the anti-staining resin, in which the chain extender includes a first reagent and a second reagent, and a reaction temperature of the second thermal process is between 120° C. and 150° C.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2021Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: TAIWAN TEXTILE RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Chen-Shou Hsu, Sun-Wen Juan, Chun-Hung Lin
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Patent number: 11484027Abstract: An improved technology for inactivation of viruses, for example the SARS-CoV-2 virus that is causing the Covid-19 pandemic, is described. The technology can include a device that includes a substrate coated in a polymer that is infused with a pathogen inactivating material. In various embodiments, at a given time, a portion of the pathogen inactivating material is exposed to the environment, and the device is configured to periodically or intermittently expose additional pathogen inactivating material to the environment. For example, the polymer can be ablative or sacrificial.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2021Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: Industrial Polymers and Chemicals, Inc.Inventor: Thomas J. Kennedy, III
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Patent number: 11459698Abstract: An antimicrobial coated textile is provided. The antimicrobial coated textile includes a textile substrate including a plurality of textile fibers and a coating. The coating includes 77.5 to 97.45 wt. % silica, 0.05 to 2.5 wt. % titanium dioxide, and 2.5 to 20 wt. % an oxide of a second metal, each based on a total weight of the coating. The second metal is selected from a group including zinc (Zn), selenium (Se), iron (Fe), copper (Cu), and zirconium (Zr), and the coating is disposed on a surface of the textile fibers. A method of preparing the antimicrobial coated textile is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2022Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALSInventor: Chanbasha Basheer
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Patent number: 11406678Abstract: A human oral at least partly enteric formulation comprising one or more jojoba components, for controlling, stimulating or modulating functions for patients suffering from a degenerative disease, or for patients at risk from suffering from a degenerative disease, or for patients under therapeutic treatment of a degenerative disease.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2018Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Inventors: Stefaan Raes, Herman Van Den Driessche
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Patent number: 11371168Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing an antimicrobial heat-retaining fiber. The method includes spinning a spinning solution onto a fiber-forming resin. The spinning solution includes 1.0 to 6.0% by weight of carbon particles and 0.2 to 2.0% by weight of a metal alkoxide coupling agent. The spinning solution further includes 0.5 to 3.0% by weight of inorganic particles composed of a metal powder, a ceramic powder, or a mixture thereof By using the metal alkoxide coupling agent, the carbon particles and the inorganic particles are dispersed in a resin. Also disclosed is a fiber produced by the method. The fiber is prevented from breakage during spinning and is imparted with heat-retaining and antimicrobial functions due to the presence of the carbon particles and the inorganic particles. Further disclosed is a fabric manufactured using the fiber. The fabric can be prevented from deterioration of wash fastness.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2012Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: G.CLO INC.Inventors: Hyung-jin Son, Jae-hun Jung, Tae-won Son, Chang-mok Son
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Patent number: 11345869Abstract: A hydrate formation promoter and the use thereof in methane storage. The hydrate formation promoter is a mixed aqueous solution including cyclopentane, sodium dodecyl sulfate and water, wherein a volume fraction of the cyclopentane is 5% to 23.4% and a mass fraction of the sodium dodecyl sulfate is 0.01% to 0.08%. The hydrate formation promoter can realize effective and rapid formation of methane hydrate at approximate room temperature (25° C.), and can remain stable at higher temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2019Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: GUANGZHOU INSTITUTE OF ENERGY CONVERSION, CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCESInventors: Xiaosen Li, Yisong Yu, Zhaoyang Chen
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Patent number: 11306208Abstract: A product for incorporating ultraviolet radiation protection and antimicrobial protection into a synthetic polymer is disclosed which has a quantity of zinc oxide particles modified with a layer of a reactive group that forms a bond with a quantity of synthetic polymer chips having C—H bonds. A product for incorporating ultraviolet radiation protection and antimicrobial protection into a synthetic polymer prior to forming a synthetic material is also disclosed which has a quantity of synthetic polymer chips and a quantity of zinc oxide particles modified with a layer of a reactive group that forms a bond with the quantity of the synthetic polymer chips.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2021Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: The Sweet Living Group, LLCInventors: Robert B Kramer, Ronald Kramer, Nicholas Marshall
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Patent number: 11285183Abstract: A strain of Lactobacillus gasseri KBL697 and the use thereof are described. The strain of Lactobacillus gasseri KBL697 (Accession No. KCTC 13520BP) attenuates allergic reactions of cells, significantly improves symptoms of atopic dermatitis, and exhibits anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal effects and a therapeutic effect for intestinal diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome and colitis. Thus, the single strain alone can achieve all the purposes of alleviating allergic diseases and inflammatory diseases and improving intestinal health, thereby finding advantageous applications as a probiotic substance. In addition, the strain, based on the anti-fungal activity thereof, can be advantageously utilized in a skin external preparation against various skin diseases caused by fungi, and in a cosmetic composition and a functional patch for alleviating sensitive skin.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2020Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: KoBioLabs, Inc.Inventors: Woo Ri Ko, June Chul Lee, Hyo In Park, Tae Wook Nam, Gwang Pyo Ko, Woon Ki Kim, Dae Hee Han, In Su Kim, Jin Woo Lee, Hye Jin Kim
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Patent number: 11219207Abstract: Compositions related to polymeric rodenticides, methods of making, and methods of use related to rodenticides comprising polymers are generally described. Rodenticides described in some aspects comprise an active ingredient, an attractant, and a binder. The active ingredient may comprise a polymer, such as polyacrylate, which expands upon exposure to water. The rodenticide composition may contain the active ingredient in an amount of 50-80 wt. % versus the total weight of the composition. The attractant attracts the rodent to the composition, while the binder adheres the composition together. Upon consumption of the rodenticide composition by a rodent, the active ingredient expands in the stomach (e.g., upon exposure to water). The expansion of the active ingredient causes the rodent to feel satiated and not search for water and food, ultimately leading to the death of the rodent, often within two days. Certain embodiments described herein are also related to methods of making such compositions (e.g.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2019Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Scientific Pest Solutions, LLCInventors: Robert R. Ferraro, Jr., Eric Spicer
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Patent number: 11191268Abstract: A composition for the eradication or control of arthropods comprising at least one film-forming compound dispersed in a water continuous phase and at least one wetting agent, wherein the film-forming compound does not comprise silicone. Methods of preparing a composition according to the present invention, uses of the composition and a kit of parts for preparing the composition are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2016Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: J.V. Barrett & Co., LimitedInventor: Ian Whelan
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Patent number: 11154063Abstract: A method for production of an additive case having the steps of preparing a zinc oxide concentration from a paste of nanometric zinc oxide that was previously subjected to surface treatment based on silane additives, preparing a silver concentrate starting from a silver paste of nanometric metallic silver, and preparing the additive paste by mixing the zinc oxide concentrate and the silver concentrate and a polymeric carrier with a compatible resin. The polymeric carrier and compatible resin are in a proportion of between 10:90 to 90:10. The steps obtains the additive paste of ZnO/AG° in masterbatch in pellet form.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2018Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: SERVICIOS ADMINISTRATIVOS PEÑOLES, S.A. DE C.V.Inventors: Ricardo Benavides Perez, Jose Gertrudis Bocanegra Rojas, Carlos Sergio Tena Salcido
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Patent number: 11089781Abstract: The present proposals relate to an insecticide or miticide composition which demonstrates low phytotoxicity even at relatively high concentrations combined with highly effective insecticidal and miticidal activity. The composition comprises: a fatty acid/amino acid salt, the fatty acid component comprising: one or more unsaturated fatty acids having from 14 to 22 carbon atoms; and one or more saturated fatty acids having from 8 to 18 carbon atoms; wherein the one or more saturated fatty acids having from 8 to 18 carbon atoms forms at least 15 wt. % of the fatty acid component, and wherein the weight ratio of (unsaturated fatty acids having from 14 to 22 carbon atoms) to (saturated fatty acids having from 8 to 18 carbon atoms) is at least 1. Uses of the compositions and methods of killing insects or mites using the compositions also form part of the proposals.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2016Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Naturiol Bangor LTDInventors: Owen Thomas Jones, Mark Long
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Patent number: 11001712Abstract: A product for incorporating ultraviolet radiation protection and antimicrobial protection into a synthetic polymer is disclosed which has a quantity of zinc oxide particles modified with a layer of a reactive group that forms a bond with a quantity of synthetic polymer chips having C—H bonds. A product for incorporating ultraviolet radiation protection and antimicrobial protection into a synthetic polymer prior to forming a synthetic material is also disclosed which has a quantity of synthetic polymer chips and a quantity of zinc oxide particles modified with a layer of a reactive group that forms a bond with the quantity of the synthetic polymer chips.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2019Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: The Sweet Living Group, LLCInventors: Robert B Kramer, Ronald Kramer, Nicholas Marshall
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Patent number: 10980906Abstract: A germ-reducing pen container including a body having a hollow passageway extending therethrough from an insertion end to a distal end for receiving a pen, the hollow passageway having at least one ultraviolet C light operatively attached thereto, an indicator on an outer surface of the body, and a dispensing mechanism operatively attached at the insertion end for dispensing the pen. A method of reducing germs on a pen, by inserting a pen into a body of a germ-reducing pen container, applying ultraviolet C light to the pen, killing the germs on the pen, indicating that the pen has been cleaned, and dispensing the pen.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2017Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Inventor: Miriah Gilliam-Perkins
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Patent number: 10966883Abstract: An absorbent cores includes absorbent material enclosed a core wrap which comprises a liquid permeable substrate layer. The core contains from about 87% to about 100% of superabsorbent polymer and a tube-shaped swelling chamber having a length to width aspect ratio of less than or equal to about 5:1. The area of the core is at least twice the area of the swelling chamber, and the core contains a water responsive immobilizing agent to immobilize the superabsorbent polymer prior to water insult. The tube-shaped swelling chamber is a portion of the absorbent core containing superabsorbent polymer that is delimited by a plurality of continuous permanent seals that each join together overlapping portions of the core wrap and prevent superabsorbent polymer from moving across the seals.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2017Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Bruno Johannes Ehrnsperger, Christine Elisabeth Zipf, Andrea Peri
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Patent number: 10821085Abstract: A wipe containing a fibrous web on which is coated an antimicrobial composition is provided. The composition includes a botanical oil derived from a plant (e.g., thymol, carvacrol, etc.). Because the oil is volatile and tends to evaporate and lose efficacy prior to use, a protein is also employed to enhance the composition's long term stability and antimicrobial efficacy. The protein tends to form a substantially continuous film when coated onto the fibrous web. Because such proteins are typically stiff and brittle, a continuous film would restrict the ability of the fibers to move and bend, reducing web flexibility and drape. Thus, it is typically desired that the antimicrobial composition form a discontinuous coating on the web. In this regard, the present inventors have surprisingly discovered that the addition of an organopolysiloxane can help achieve a discontinuous coating without adversely impacting the ability of the protein to stabilize the oil.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2010Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Jaehong Lee, Vasily A. Topolkaraev, Neil T. Scholl, YoungSook Kim, David W. Koenig, James H. Wang
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Patent number: 10780194Abstract: A medical dressing (30) is disclosed, comprising an adhesive layer (3) having a skin-facing surface (6) to adhere the medical dressing to a dermal surface, wherein said adhesive layer comprises a first chemical compound incorporated within said adhesive layer, and wherein at least a portion of said skin-facing surface comprises a coating (9) comprising a second chemical compound. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing such a medical dressing.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2015Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Mölnlycke Health Care ABInventors: Niclas Flach, Kristina Hamberg, Ulf Johannison, Bengt Söderström
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Patent number: 10721907Abstract: The present invention includes multifunctional compositions, methods and binding systems to provide disinfecting and deodorizing coatings for hard and soft surfaces, inorganic and organic solid surfaces and particulate media and other related substrates, including human and animal skin and skin lesions; to provide neutralizing functions for malodors generated by both human, animal and industrial fluids and solid wastes; and to provide neutralizing and degrading functions for nuisance and noxious chemicals. The present invention provides compositions and methods for producing disinfecting, oxidizing and enzyme-inhibiting fluids enabling preparation of durable, stable biocidal and deodorizing coatings and media which can be widely used for biological agent control, prevention and elimination of odors, and degradation of noxious agents susceptible to chemical oxidation, and which take forms that are inoffensive to users and offer high convenience.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2018Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: OXISCIENCE, LLCInventors: Zhengbing Cao, Xinbo Sun, Simon Johnston, Jeffrey F. Williams
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Patent number: 10709808Abstract: According to one embodiment, an absorbent article includes a moisture-impervious outer layer, an inner layer substantially co-extensive with the outer layer, and an absorbent layer interposed between the outer layer and the inner layer. The inner layer is treated with at one least substance including dimethicone and/or at least one antimicrobial booster. The absorbent layer is treated with at least one antimicrobial agent.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2017Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: Min Yao, Daniel B. Love, Amin Setoodeh, Debashish Chakravarthy
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Patent number: 10646094Abstract: A novel wipe set and a novel wiping method in which the wipe set is used are provided. With the wipe set comprising a first wipe impregnated with 50 to 200 mg of a sodium hypochlorite aqueous solution per gram of the wipe, a second wipe impregnated with 30 to 110 mg of a sodium thiosulfate aqueous solution per gram of the wipe, and a third wipe impregnated with 4 to 110 mg of a sodium hydroxide aqueous solution per gram of the wipe as well as by the wiping method in which the wipe set of the present invention is used, an anticancer agent spilled on a working table, for example, can be removed effectively.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2012Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignees: MS DREAM CO., LTD., NIPRO CORPORATIONInventors: Mika Asano, Takeshi Oguro, Tomonori Imamura, Masaru Fujimura
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Patent number: 10532309Abstract: A filter medium with antimicrobial action and a cabin air filter for filtering air for the interior area of motor vehicles, having at least one first filter layer where pollutants can be retained, and a second filter layer adjacent to the first filter layer is provided. The second filter layer is attached to the on-flow side of the first filter layer and contains antimicrobial agents.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2017Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: MANN+HUMMEL GmbHInventors: Alexander Piry, Ralf Blum, Ellen Fritz
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Patent number: 10517300Abstract: A biocidal additive formulation comprises a silver containing glass particle, and a combination of at least two metal based compounds. A metal in each of the metal based compounds is selected from the group consisting of silver, copper, zinc, mercury, tin, lead, bismuth, barium, cadmium, chromium, titanium, and a combination thereof. Another biocidal additive formulation comprises a silver containing glass particle, ZnO, and Bi2O3. A glass substrate possessing a durable biocidal property and an article possessing a durable biocidal property are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2017Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Microban Products CompanyInventor: Alvin Lamar Campbell, Jr.
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Patent number: 10494528Abstract: A product for incorporating ultraviolet radiation protection and antimicrobial protection into a synthetic polymer is disclosed which has a quantity of zinc oxide particles modified with a layer of a reactive group that forms a bond with a quantity of synthetic polymer chips having C—H bonds. A product for incorporating ultraviolet radiation protection and antimicrobial protection into a synthetic polymer prior to forming a synthetic material is also disclosed which has a quantity of synthetic polymer chips and a quantity of zinc oxide particles modified with a layer of a reactive group that forms a bond with the quantity of the synthetic polymer chips.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2018Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: THE SWEET LIVING GROUP, LLCInventors: Robert B Kramer, Ronald Kramer, Nicholas Marshall
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Patent number: 10470460Abstract: A novel product for mold prevention and treatment is disclosed herein. The product comprises water, one or more anti-mold agents, one or more water-soluble fluoropolymers or other water-soluble polymers with similar properties, and one or more emulsifiers. In some embodiments, the product may further comprise one or more preservatives, one or more stabilizers, one or more binders, one or more fining agents, one or more firming agents, one or more thickeners, and/or one or more clarifying agents. The product may be non-toxic, biodegradable, effective for a long-period of time and against a wide variety of molds, and may also provide other features which render it safe for the environment as compared to other commonly used products in mold prevention and treatment.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2016Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: Miraculum, Inc.Inventors: Britt Ann-Christine Langselius, Freddy Kai Klaffmo
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Patent number: 10208275Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous compositions of associative polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs), optionally containing surfactants, biocidal agents and/or oxidants, which can provide a cleaning benefit and surface protection to treated articles including reduced soiling tendency, reduced cleaning effort and improved soil repellency, as well as providing bacteriostatic properties to treated surfaces that thereby gain resistance to water, environmental exposure and microbial challenge.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2018Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: David R. Scheuing, William L. Smith, Michael Kinsinger, Jared Heymann
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Patent number: 10195294Abstract: This disclosure relates to a tattoo decal containing bacteria that can be applied to skin and function as both a monitoring sensor and a visual indicator. In particular, a temporary tattoo containing a bacteria composite that may be selected or “programmed” to sense, detect, or otherwise react to a variety of stimuli for use in a variety of applications and industries is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2016Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: LOGICINK CORPORATIONInventors: Skylar J E Tibbits, Marcelo Coelho, Tal Danino, Carlos Olguin
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Patent number: 10137219Abstract: An absorbent layer for moderating blood flow from a wound has a non-woven fabric layer of water-insoluble chitosan fibers having a coating of water-absorbent starch on at least one face of the fabric layer. The coating of water-absorbent starch penetrates into the fabric layer from a first surface over the chitosan fibers to a depth of at least 25% of the fabric layer of chitosan fibers. The chitosan fibers have average diameters of from 5 to 30 micrometers. The average weight of starch/chitosan may decrease from the first surface from which the starch has penetrated into the fabric to the depth of at least 50% of the fabric layer. The starch may be modified to include hydrophilic groups into or onto molecular chains of the starch.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2014Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Inventor: James F. Drake
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Patent number: 10096397Abstract: Provided is a method for manufacturing a molded plastic products having copper-based compound particulates. The method includes the steps of: reacting copper sulfate with sulfuric salt, at a molar ratio of 1:1 in an aqueous solution at a temperature of 10˜80° C., thereby synthesizing copper sulfide particulates; forming a sheet comprising the copper sulfide particulates dispersed in a thermoplastic resin.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2017Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: BS SUPPORT CO., LTD.Inventors: Seung Woo Baek, Mun Sun Kim
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Patent number: 10058542Abstract: A method for treating a prokaryotic infection in an animal or human by administering a pharmaceutically acceptable composition, comprising administering a source of silver ions and a benzoisoselenazol derivative, e.g., an ebselen derivative.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2015Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Thioredoxin Systems ABInventors: Arne Holmgren, Jun Lu
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Patent number: 10046093Abstract: A method and device for local delivery of water-soluble or water-insoluble therapeutic agents to the surface of a normal or diseased body lumen is disclosed. An expandable structure of a medical disposable device, such as a balloon of a balloon catheter, is coated with an amphiphilic polymer coating comprising a therapeutic agent and an amphiphilic polymer or co-polymer. The medical disposable device is inserted into a body lumen, and expanded to contact the amphiphilic polymer coating against the body lumen. The total solubility of the polymer or co-polymer in vivo prevents any embolic hazard associated with the amphiphilic polymer coating.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2015Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: The Spectranetics CorporationInventors: Eugene T. Michal, Daniel J. Lerner, Matthew J. Pollman
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Patent number: 10045966Abstract: Embodiments of the presently-disclosed subject matter include activators of HssRS that induce endogenous heme biosynthesis by perturbing central metabolism. These molecules are toxic to fermenting S. aureus, including clinically relevant small colony variants (SCVs). The utility of targeting fermenting bacteria is exemplified by the fact that this compound prevents the emergence of antibiotic resistance, enhances phagocyte killing, and reduces S. aureus pathogenesis. This small molecule is a powerful tool not only for studying bacterial heme biosynthesis and central metabolism, but also establishes targeting of fermentation as a viable antibacterial strategy.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2017Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: Vanderbilt UniversityInventors: Eric P. Skaar, Laura Anzaldi Mike, Gary Sulikowski, Alex Waterson, Paul Reid
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Patent number: 10040097Abstract: A method to prepare a self-decontaminating surface, where that method includes disposing a first coating on a surface, where that first coating comprises an organosilane, and disposing a second coating over the first coating, where the second coating comprises TiO2.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2017Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: Allied Bioscience, Inc.Inventors: Craig Grossman, Mai Ngo, Ronald Wysocki
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Patent number: 10040952Abstract: A method to prepare a self-decontaminating surface, where that method includes disposing a first coating on a surface, where that first coating comprises an organosilane, and disposing a second coating over the first coating, where the second coating comprises TiO2.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2017Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: ALLIED BIOSCIENCE, INC.Inventors: Craig Grossman, Mai Ngo, Ronald Wysocki
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Patent number: 10028482Abstract: The present invention includes multifunctional compositions, methods and binding systems to provide disinfecting and deodorizing coatings for hard and soft surfaces, inorganic and organic solid surfaces and particulate media and other related substrates, including human and animal skin and skin lesions; to provide neutralizing functions for malodors generated by both human, animal and industrial fluids and solid wastes; and to provide neutralizing and degrading functions for nuisance and noxious chemicals. The present invention provides compositions and methods for producing disinfecting, oxidizing and enzyme-inhibiting fluids enabling preparation of durable, stable biocidal and deodorizing coatings and media which can be widely used for biological agent control, prevention and elimination of odors, and degradation of noxious agents susceptible to chemical oxidation, and which take forms that are inoffensive to users and offer high convenience.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2015Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: OxiScience LLCInventors: Zhengbing Cao, Xinbo Sun, Simon Johnston, Jeffrey F. Williams
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Patent number: 9975914Abstract: A method of enhancing the growth of an animal is provided. The method includes causing the animal to ingest or absorb an effective amount of a preparation obtainable by a process including, bringing a tyrosinate moiety into contact with an Fe(III)-containing substance, optionally wherein the tyrosinate moiety is tyrosine and it is brought into contact with the Fe(III)-containing substance in the presence of a base, or wherein the tyrosinate moiety is a tyrosine salt and it is brought into contact with an Fe(III)-containing substance. Methods for inhibiting, reducing, or preventing biofilm formation or buildup on a surface; the treatment of, inhibition of growth of, and inhibition of colonization by, bacteria, both in biological and non-biological environments; disinfecting surfaces, potentiating the effects of antibiotics and other anti-microbial agents, and increasing the sensitivity of bacteria and other microorganisms, to anti-microbial agents are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2016Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Akeso Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Dlawer Ala'Aldeen, Jafar Mahdavi, Panos Soultanas
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Patent number: 9953741Abstract: Molded plastic products having fine particles of copper-based compound with relatively low price, simple process and good economic feasibility and productivity, and method of manufacturing the products are provided. A chemical structure of the molded plastic products is CuxMy, wherein M is any one selected from groups 15 to 17 of the periodic table, x/y is 0.5-1.5. Also the molded plastic products comprises thermoplastic resin which contains dispersed therein copper-based particles reacts copper sulfate with any one salt, selected from among sulfuric salt, hydrofluoric salt and hydrochloric salt, at a molar ratio of 1:1 in an aqueous solution at a temperature of 10˜80° C.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2015Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: BS SUPPORT CO., LTD.Inventors: Seung Woo Baek, Mun Sun Kim
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Patent number: 9883839Abstract: A radiation imaging apparatus includes a hydrophilized portion provided on at least a portion of an outer surface of the radiation imaging apparatus. The hydrophilized portion contains a hydrophilic polymer and an antibacterial agent. A water contact angle of a surface of the hydrophilized portion is equal to or less than 30°.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2015Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: FUJIFILM CorporationInventors: Fumito Nariyuki, Haruyasu Nakatsugawa, Takafumi Hironaka, Satoshi Tanaka, Michihiro Shibata, Hideo Nagasaki
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Patent number: 9877875Abstract: A hydrogel formulation is provided for use with a film. The hydrogel formulation includes a medical-grade hydrogel and an antimicrobial substance. This hydrogel formulation may be coated onto one or more surfaces of a medical-grade transparent film suitable for a wound dressing. The antimicrobial material may be a silane quaternary ammonium salt. The silane quaternary ammonium salt may comprise 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium chloride. The 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium chloride may constitute about 72% by weight of the silane quaternary ammonium salt. The medical-grade hydrogel may comprise a colloidal gel in which the particles are dispersed in water. Further, the hydrogel formulation may include about 0.01% to about 60% by weight of the antimicrobial substance. The transparent film may further include a release liner applied over the coated side(s) of the transparent film. The transparent film may comprise polyurethane.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2013Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Parasol Medical LLCInventor: Patrick E Eddy
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Patent number: 9868287Abstract: Provided is a method for maintaining an ink jet recording apparatus according to the invention in an ink jet recording apparatus which performs recording using a solvent-based ink composition which includes at least one type of organic solvent selected from a group consisting of an ester-based solvent, a hydrocarbon-based solvent, and an alcohol-based solvent, the method including wiping a nozzle forming member, in which nozzles of a head which discharges the solvent-based ink composition are formed, using an impregnation solution and a wiping member with liquid absorbency, in which the impregnation solution contains at least one type of organic solvent selected from a group consisting of a compound which is represented by General Formula (1) below, esters, and dibasic acid esters, R1—O—(R2—O)n—R3??(1) (in General Formula (1) described above, R1 represents a hydrogen atom, an aryl group, or an alkyl group with 1 to 6 carbon atoms, R2 represents an alkylene group with 2 to 4 carbon atoms, R3 represents an arType: GrantFiled: March 9, 2016Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventors: Jun Ito, Makoto Nagase, Kenichiro Kubota, Naoki Koike, Keiji Iida
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Patent number: 9868669Abstract: A precious metal clay regeneration solution contains water and a liquid paraffin, in which an amount of the liquid paraffin is more than or equal to 0.12 parts by mass and less than or equal to 60 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the water. A method for regenerating precious metal clay includes a step of bringing water and a liquid paraffin into contact with a solidified precious metal clay, in which an amount of the liquid paraffin is more than or equal to 0.12 parts by mass and less than or equal to 60 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the water.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2016Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: MITSUBISHI MATERIALS CORPORATIONInventors: Yoshifumi Yamamoto, Yasuo Ido, Tsukasa Ikeda
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Methods of preparing self-decontaminating surfaces using quaternary silanes and titanium anatase sol
Patent number: 9855584Abstract: A method to prepare a self-decontaminating surface, where that method includes disposing a first coating on a surface, where that first coating comprises an organosilane, and disposing a second coating over the first coating, where the second coating comprises TiO2.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2017Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: ALLIED BIOSCIENCE, INC.Inventors: Craig Grossman, Mai Ngo, Ronald Wysocki