Silver Patents (Class 424/618)
  • Patent number: 11891494
    Abstract: Disclosed is an additive for imparting antimicrobial properties to a resin. The additive comprises a string polymer, at least one terminal of which has a positive charge, wherein the string polymer is a polymer containing structural units derived from a cationic polymerization initiator and a monomer containing a carbon-carbon double bond. By using this additive, it becomes possible to obtain an antibacterial resin molded body which can be prepared simply and inexpensively and which has high stability and safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: KIRIN HOLDINGS KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Toshikazu Tsuji, Hideki Koizumi, Akiko Jitsuhiro, Yuki Konoeda, Atsushi Hotta, Tomoki Maeda
  • Patent number: 11834696
    Abstract: A method for deep learning video microscopy-based antimicrobial susceptibility testing of a bacterial strain in a sample by acquiring image sequences of individual bacterial cells of the bacterial strain in a subject sample before, during, and after exposure to each antibiotic at different concentrations. The image sequences are compressed into static images while preserving essential phenotypic features. Data representing the static images is input into a pre-trained deep learning (DL) model which generates output data; and antimicrobial susceptibility for the bacterial strain is determined from the output data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Nongjian Tao, Shaopeng Wang, Hui Yu
  • Patent number: 11826277
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing a custom stoma insert for a patient having a stoma, as well as to a stoma made using the method of the disclosure. The method comprises the steps of scanning the stoma and surrounding skin area to generate a three-dimensional scan of the area for which the stoma insert is to be manufactured; manipulating scan data obtained from the three-dimensional scan to render a three-dimensional model of the stoma and surrounding skin contours, such that the scan data is suitable for use in an additive manufacturing environment; creating a custom mold for the stoma insert using additive manufacturing such that the mold provides a complementary surface closely mirroring the contours of the stoma and surrounding skin area; and producing the stoma insert by casting a physiologically acceptable moldable material into the custom mold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Inventor: Jason Jit-Sun Tan
  • Patent number: 11813365
    Abstract: The invention relates to a pasty preparation for forming a semirigid dressing, said preparation having the following formulation: 30-70% by weight water, 1-10% by weight gelling agent, 10-40% by weight glycerol or polyvalent alcohols, in particular propylene glycol or sorbitol, 0-30% by weight oil, 0.5-5% by weight water-soluble salts, 0.5-2% by weight rheological fillers, and 1-5% adsorbent fillers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: KOB GMBH
    Inventor: Guenter Langen
  • Patent number: 11772363
    Abstract: The disclosure provides an electromagnetic shielding substrate including a first substrate and an auxiliary layer. The auxiliary layer is disposed on the first substrate and directly contacts the first substrate. The auxiliary layer includes a first sublayer and a second sublayer. The second sublayer is connected between the first sublayer and the first substrate. The chemical ingredient of the first sublayer is MxOy, and the chemical ingredient of the second sublayer is MxOz, and M is selected from one of Nb, Mo, Ta, Te, Ti, Tl, Y, Yb, Zr, and Zn, where x and y are positive integers, and y?1<z<y. A display panel using the above electromagnetic shielding substrate is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: HannStar Display Corporation
    Inventors: Yao-Chih Chuang, Chia-Yu Liu, Chih-Wei Chen, Mei-Ling Chou, Ming-Liang Chen
  • Patent number: 11752002
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a three-dimensional multiphasic synthetic tissue scaffold comprising first, second and third compartments, wherein: each said compartment comprises distinct microstructural, and/or chemical, and/or mechanical properties, and is connected with at least one other compartment of the scaffold via a continuous interface; the tissue scaffold is porous; and the external morphology of the tissue scaffold mimics that of a mammalian joint or a component thereof. The invention further relates to a method for producing the three dimensional multiphasic synthetic tissue scaffold using a polymeric material, the method comprising using a three-dimensional (3D) bioprinter to print the tissue scaffold by continuously deposit the polymeric material onto a platform until the tissue scaffold is produced in its entirety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignees: Griffith University, Queensland University of Technology
    Inventors: Cedryck Vaquette, Hei Man Hayman Lui, Saso Ivanovski, Randy Bindra
  • Patent number: 11564395
    Abstract: Colloidal silver particles are incorporated into emulsions and other compositions that find use, for example, as pharmaceutical and dermatological serums, creams, lotions and ointments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: American Silver, LLC
    Inventors: Nathan R. Moeller, Sheree M. Moeller, Jerry S. Revelli, Robert J. Holladay
  • Patent number: 11540512
    Abstract: The invention provides antimicrobial compositions having reduced inhalation risks by combining ammonium compounds and polymers in combination with optional acid components, surfactants and/or additional functional ingredients. The antimicrobial compositions which have a reduced risk of inhalation. Methods of making and employing the compositions are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Derrick Anderson
  • Patent number: 11541205
    Abstract: A coated urinary catheter or urinary stent device includes a urinary catheter or stent which, in a deployed position, includes or defines a protective surface area and a protected surface area and a coating upon at least a portion of the protective surface area. The coating includes a lubricant and an antimicrobial and/or pH buffering material. The device is configured such that, upon application of negative pressure to the catheter or stent, tissue of a urinary tract of a patient conforms or collapses onto the protective surface area and is thereby prevented or inhibited from occluding one or more protected drainage holes, ports or perforations of the catheter or stent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Inventors: John R. Erbey, II, Bryan J. Tucker, Jacob L. Upperco
  • Patent number: 11511075
    Abstract: A coated urinary catheter or urinary stent device includes a urinary catheter or stent which, in a deployed position, includes or defines a protective surface area and a protected surface area and a coating upon at least a portion of the protective surface area. The coating includes a lubricant and an antimicrobial and/or pH buffering material. The device is configured such that, upon application of negative pressure to the catheter or stent, tissue of a urinary tract of a patient conforms or collapses onto the protective surface area and is thereby prevented or inhibited from occluding one or more protected drainage holes, ports or perforations of the catheter or stent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Inventors: John R. Erbey, II, Bryan J. Tucker, Jacob L. Upperco
  • Patent number: 11433219
    Abstract: A coated urinary catheter or urinary stent device includes a urinary catheter or stent which, in a deployed position, includes or defines a protective surface area and a protected surface area and a coating upon at least a portion of the protective surface area. The coating includes a lubricant and an antimicrobial and/or pH buffering material. The device is configured such that, upon application of negative pressure to the catheter or stent, tissue of a urinary tract of a patient conforms or collapses onto the protective surface area and is thereby prevented or inhibited from occluding one or more protected drainage holes, ports or perforations of the catheter or stent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Inventors: John R. Erbey, II, Bryan J. Tucker, Jacob L. Upperco
  • Patent number: 11359076
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a composition of biocomposite based on natural rubber containing sol-bioglass, which is used and intended for insulating layers and pads in flexible antennas which can be worn in close vicinity with regard to the human body without adversely affecting it. According to the invention, the composition of the biocomposite intended and designed for insulating layers and pads in flexible antennas based on natural rubber is filled with sol-gel derived bioglass amounting to a quantitative range starting from 8 to 50 parts by weight with regard to 100 parts by weight rubber and having following list of remaining ingredients: zinc oxide from 2.5 to 3.5, stearic acid from 1 to 2.5, bis (triethoxysilylpropyl) tetrasulfide from 4 to 6, tertiary butyl-benzothiazolyl sulfenamide from 1 to 2.5, sulfur from 1 to 3 and isopropyl-phenyl-?-phenylene diamine from 0.5 to 1.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: The Research Center for Advanced Materials Science King Khalid University (KKU)
    Inventors: Abdullah G. Al-Sehemi, Ahmed A. Al-Ghamdi, Nikolay Todorov Dishovski, Lychezar Nikolaev Radev, Irena Kirilova Mihaylova, Petrunka Atanasova Malinova, Nikolay Todorov Atanasov, Gabriela Lychezarova Atanasova
  • Patent number: 11304974
    Abstract: A composition including metallic silver nanoparticles is supported on a carrier, wherein the carrier is in the form of particles. The carrier is selected from an inert carrier or an antibiotic. The composition further includes at least one antibiotic in the case the carrier is an inert carrier. A related nanosystem includes a composition having metallic silver nanoparticles or a mixture of silver nanoparticles and at least one antibiotic for use in the treatment of an infection caused by at least one strain of bacteria resistant to at least one antibiotic. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the preparation of these compositions and nanosystems are also used for the treatment of bacterial infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: LABORATORIOS ENOSAN, S.L.
    Inventor: Luis Jesús Lostao Camón
  • Patent number: 11123279
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic or personal care compositions comprising two or more compounds, each compound containing an allylic or partially allylic carbonylsubstructure having the following structure I: wherein Y is a second substructure immediately adjacent to the allylic or partially allyliccarbonyl substructure and is selected from one of the following groups consisting of (i) hydroxyl-based group including —OH or —C(?)—(OH); (ii)carbonyl-based group including —C(?)—C (?O)—CH3; (iii) N ether group, —O—; (iv) sultam group, —N(H)—S(?O)2—; (v) lactam group, —N(H)—C(?O)—; (vi) apolar group including cyclic structures based on menthol or carotenoids; (vii) secondary aldimine containing group including —N(H)—C(NH2)?N— or —N(H)—C(H)?N—; (viii) amine group, —NH2; (ix) secondary amine-based group, —N(H)—; and (x) amide-based group including —N(H)—C(?O)— or —N(H)—C(?O)—N(H)—, their derivatives, isomers, salts and/or combination thereof; and a cosmetically acceptable vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: AchromaZ Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Peter Samuel James Cheetham, Christoph Langwallner, Margit Langwallner, Wen Jue Amelia Tan
  • Patent number: 11072711
    Abstract: The invention is directed to electrically conductive particles comprising a metallic core, a dielectric layer encapsulating said metallic core, and a silver containing outer-layer, wherein said metallic core comprises or consists of elemental metal selected from the group consisting of aluminum, copper, iron, nickel, zinc, and alloys, and mixtures thereof, said dielectric layer comprises at least one metal oxide selected from the group consisting of the group consisting of silicon oxide, aluminum oxide, titanium oxide, zirconium oxide, tin oxide, organic polymer, and mixtures thereof, wherein said silver containing layer is a continuous and opaque layer, wherein a silver ion coordinating layer is arranged between said dielectric layer and said silver containing layer and, optionally a further outer surface modification layer in amount of 0 to 3 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the electrically conductive particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: ECKART GMBH
    Inventors: Christine Schilling, Stephanie Hiltl
  • Patent number: 11013763
    Abstract: There are disclosed topical silver(II) antibiotic formulations. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: AIDANCE SKINCARE & TOPICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
    Inventors: Perry Antelman, Bharat Madhavan, Shalom Lampert
  • Patent number: 10959923
    Abstract: Zinc oxide compositions as well as techniques for plasmonic enhancement of zinc oxide light absorption for sunscreen applications are provided herein. One example method includes selecting one or more metal particles to be used in conjunction with one or more zinc oxide particles in a sunscreen composition, wherein said selecting is based on the plasmon resonance frequency associated with each of the metal particles, and blending the metal particles and the zinc oxide particles within a medium to create the sunscreen composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Talia S. Gershon, Ning Li, Devendra Sadana, Teodor K. Todorov
  • Patent number: 10934206
    Abstract: A technical object of the present invention is to devise a top plate for a cooking appliance that can suppress proliferation of bacteria or mold. In order to achieve the technical object, the top plate for a cooking appliance of the present invention includes: a crystallized glass substrate having a cooking surface on which a cooking device is placed; and a decorative layer formed on the cooking surface, in which the decorative layer includes 30 vol % to 100 vol % of ZnO—B2O3-based glass and 0 vol % to 70 vol % of refractory filler powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: NIPPON ELECTRIC GLASS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Kentaro Ishihara
  • Patent number: 10849322
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of compounds derived from calyces of Jamaica (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) with antimicrobial activity, which can be used in different areas of microbiology, such as, for example, medical microbiology, veterinary microbiology, industrial microbiology, environmental microbiology, marine microbiology, plant microbiology, food microbiology and biotechnology; more particularly, to the individual use of Hibiscus acid and its derivatives as antimicrobials and its uses in effective formulation to eliminate bacteria of all types of living or inert materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Universidad Autinoma del Estado de Hidalgo
    Inventors: Javier Castro Rosas, Carlos Alberto Gomez Aldapa
  • Patent number: 10751802
    Abstract: The method of producing silver nanoparticles using red sand may include the steps of adding red sand to water, mixing the red sand in the water, removing a supernatant from the red sand in water mixture after the mixture has settled, adding sodium hydroxide to the supernatant to form an alkaline solution, adding silver nitrate (AgNO3) to the solution, and isolating a precipitated reaction product including the silver nanoparticles. The silver nanoparticles produced according to this method have antibacterial activity, whether used alone or in combination with standard antibiotics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: King Saud University
    Inventors: Manal Ahmed Gasmelseed Awad, Moudi Abdullah Rashed Alwehaibi, Jamilah Hamed Alshehri, Manal Mohammed Alkhulaifi, Noura Saleem Aldosari, Khalid Mustafa Osman Ortashi, Awatif Ahmed Hendi
  • Patent number: 10703642
    Abstract: A non-aqueous composition for forming doped TiO2 nanoparticles, comprising: i. a polar solvent comprising an organic compound having one or more oxygen atoms in its chemical structure, ii. a titanium(IV) halide, and iii. a dopant precursor selected from transition metal halides and lanthanide halides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: IMEC vzw
    Inventor: Afshin Hadipour
  • Patent number: 10442150
    Abstract: The invention relates to a medical apparatus for extracorporeal blood treatment, comprising an antimicrobial surface coating, wherein the antimicrobial surface coating is a powder coating. It further relates to a method for controlling microbes and microorganisms on a surface of a medical apparatus, wherein a powder coating contains components, in particular additives, with an antimicrobial effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: B. Braun Avitum AG
    Inventors: Oliver Schäfer, Christian Schleicher
  • Patent number: 10280113
    Abstract: There are provided a manufacturing method of a glass member capable of being cut well without causing a decrease in strength even by using laser light to form a reformed region inside a glass and cutting the glass along the reformed region, and a glass member obtained by the manufacturing method. A glass member 100 having, as a main body thereof, a glass substrate 110 including: strengthened principal surfaces 110a and an end surface; a reformed region R formed on the end surface made by light radiated to be focused thereto, in which a tension stress (CT) of a center portion in a tension stress region, a fracture toughness (K1c) of the glass substrate, and a crack initiation load (CIL) of the glass substrate satisfy a predetermined expression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: AGC Inc.
    Inventor: Hidetaka Masuda
  • Patent number: 10238118
    Abstract: The disclosure describes fungal organisms and preparations useful for inhibiting infection by Xylella sp. and in the treatment of Pierce's Disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Philippe Rolshausen, Mary Caroline Roper, Katherine Maloney, Thomas Aldrich
  • Patent number: 10221271
    Abstract: Polymer/copper combinations that can selectively target and kill cancer cells are described. Materials can include the reaction product of a biocompatible hydrophilic polymer and pyridine-2-thiol containing monomer. The copolymer reaction product can include pyridine-2-thiol side groups pendant to the backbone via a disulfide linkage. The hydrophilic component can form the polymer backbone and/or can form hydrophilic pendant groups off of the backbone. Copper ions can be associated with the copolymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: University of South Carolina
    Inventors: Peisheng Xu, Huacheng He
  • Patent number: 10195282
    Abstract: Described herein are compositions of alginate formulations that include water, divalent ions, and alginate cross-linked by the divalent ions, and their use for treating incisional wounds, such as intra-incisional application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: University of Southern California
    Inventors: Kathleen E. Rodgers, Kevin J. Gaffney, Gere S. Dizerega
  • Patent number: 10076552
    Abstract: This invention relates to a pharmaceutical preparation for the treatment of compromised tissue such as skin wounds and ulcers in humans and animals and a method of preparation. This is a multifunctional natural matrix meant for the treatment of compromised tissues which also relates to the anti-cancer transdermal patch for melanoma therapy. Further, the invention comprises for the treatment of Alzheimer's, and multiple sclerosis also. The composition consists of water-solubilized nano-sized formulation of non-aqueous solvent extract of phyto-pharmaceuticals in herbal, animal or synthetic biocompatible gel or on matrix coated or both. The composition is used as a topical device for the treatment of compromised tissues in its preferred embodiment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: DATT MEDIPRODUCTS LIMITED and DATT LIFE SCIENCE PVT. LTD.
    Inventors: Rajan Datt, Ramadhar Kumar, Siddharth Pandey, Pallavi Shrivastava
  • Patent number: 9955699
    Abstract: A polymeric tubular conduit including a polymeric tubular conduit wall having an outer tubular layer coaxially overlaying an inner tubular layer which defines a continuous tubular passage along a polymeric tubular conduit length of the polymeric tubular conduit; whereby the outer tubular layer, the inner tubular layer, or combinations thereof, include an amount of antimicrobial agent. The amount of antimicrobial agent can be sufficient to kill or inhibit growth of microorganisms in contact with a corresponding polymeric tubular conduit wall external surface, polymeric tubular conduit wall internal surface, or combinations thereof, of the polymeric tubular conduit wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Wilmarc Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: William A. Coulson, Marcia Coulson
  • Patent number: 9932685
    Abstract: A method of synthesizing metal nanoparticles is provided. The method includes submerging an electrically conductive substrate in a polysaccharide solution containing a predetermined concentration of a metal salt; applying an electric potential between the electrically conductive substrate and the polysaccharide solution for a predetermined period of time to form a polysaccharide layer containing metal nanoparticles on the electrically conductive substrate; re-dissolving the polysaccharide layer in a solvent to form a solution including the polysaccharide and the metal nanoparticles; and separating the metal nanoparticles from the polysaccharide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: The Research Foundation for the State University of New York
    Inventors: Gary P. Halada, Prashant Kumar Jha, Michael A. Cuiffo
  • Patent number: 9932455
    Abstract: A composition for the destruction of chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial chemicals having a polyoxometalate (POM) attached to an amine, carboxylic acid, or ammonium substituted porous polymer. Also disclosed is a method for attaching a POM to an amine, carboxylic acid, or ammonium substituted porous polymer by (1) dissolving the POM in water or an organic solvent, adding the functionalized porous polymer, whereby the POM ionically attaches to the amine, carboxylic acid or ammonium group, or (2) heating the POM and functionalized polymer in the presence of a dehydrating agent whereby an imide bond is produced between the POM and the functionality on the porous polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Matthew Laskoski
  • Patent number: 9924735
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the application of beta zeolite in either a NH4+ or H+ form to animal feed as a toxin binder, wherein the beta zeolite is effective at binding pesticides commonly present in animal feed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: KEMIN INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Umesh Balakrishnan, Rajendra Moorthy
  • Patent number: 9924714
    Abstract: An impregnable matrix of plant, animal or synthetic origin or mixtures of same in different proportions, containing an antimicrobial compound uniformly distributed throughout the whole composition, in which the compound is a compound of a transition metal, particularly Cu4SO4(OH)6. In addition, a method is provided for impregnating the matrix with a compound, comprising steps of (a) absorbing or impregnating the antimicrobial compound; (b) centrifuging or pressing or crushing; (c) air drying; and (d) binding and obtaining the active principle. Moreover, the use of the method for the preparation of a matrix having antimicrobial properties and the use of the matrix in the preparation of solid supports or solid materials for cosmetic, pharmaceutical, medical or veterinary use are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: COMPAÑIA MINERA SAN GERONIMO
    Inventors: Hans Reginaldo Fritz Zuñiga, Javier Ignacio Lavin Carrasco
  • Patent number: 9901541
    Abstract: There are disclosed topical silver(II) antibiotic formulations. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: AIDANCE SKINCARE & TOPICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
    Inventors: Perry Antelman, Bharat Madhavan, Joshua Steven Stein, Elia Altabet, Shalom Lampert
  • Patent number: 9770530
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a tissue substitute material for implantation, comprising (a) a substrate to be implanted covered with (b) a controlled release coating containing (c) at least one biologically substance that decreases bacterial growth, wherein the (b) controlled release coating is a bioavailable, biocompatible polymer material and wherein the (c) at least one biologically active substance that decreases bacterial growth. The present invention also relates to a method to prepare the tissue substitute material, as wells the uses thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: Lacerta Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Zsombor Lacza, István Hornyák, Pálma Kalugyer, Edit Madácsi
  • Patent number: 9756860
    Abstract: Provided are antimicrobial compositions comprising: ortho phenylphenol and silver. The compositions are useful for controlling microorganisms in aqueous or water-containing systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: ROHM AND HAAS COMPANY
    Inventors: Tirthankar Ghosh, Kiran Pareek, Thomas D. Rogerson
  • Patent number: 9433216
    Abstract: The present invention provides a construction material preservative for wood and the like that retains preservative effects over a long period of time and continuously demonstrates those effects even at low concentrations even when using in combination with an insecticide. The construction material preservative contains a water-soluble silver-amino acid complex composed of 1 molar part of silver and 1 to 3 molar parts of amino acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Nippon Soda Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shinya Watanabe, Satoru Makita, Motoaki Yabe, Shigebumi Arai
  • Patent number: 9414598
    Abstract: Wood is treated to reduce or prevent biodeterioration using boron compounds. A significant portion of the active boron is retained within the wood when leached. Boric acid is complexed with water-soluble bifunctional polyhydroxyl aromatic compounds, and the boric acid bifunctional polyhydroxyl aromatic complex is deposited into wood treated with a silicate. The complexing agents comprise polyfunctional compounds, including at least two hydroxyl groups, and one or more separate acid groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University And Agricultural and Mechanical College
    Inventors: Diana N. Obanda, Todd F. Shupe
  • Patent number: 9409798
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described that facilitate generating and storing a concentrated copper and silver ion solution for treating a remote water volume (e.g., a pool, fountain, hot tub, cooling tower, etc.), in accordance with various features described herein. Citric acid and a water-soluble binding polymer are added to a volume of water. The intermediate solution is circulated past an ion generator for a predetermined time period, and copper ions generated thereby are bound by the binding polymer and/or chelated by the citric acid. Once a desired concentration of copper ions has been achieved, the concentrated solution is stored in portable vessels for transport to the remote water volume. Concentrated solution is added to the remote water volume to achieve a concentration therein of approximately 0.2-0.3 ppm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Inventor: George Loucaides
  • Patent number: 9387452
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to novel methods and novel devices for the continuous manufacture of nanoparticles, microparticles and nanoparticle/liquid solution(s). The nanoparticles (and/or micron-sized particles) comprise a variety of possible compositions, sizes and shapes. The particles (e.g., nanoparticles) are caused to be present (e.g., created and/or the liquid is predisposed to their presence (e.g., conditioned)) in a liquid (e.g., water) by, for example, preferably utilizing at least one adjustable plasma (e.g., created by at least one AC and/or DC power source), which plasma communicates with at least a portion of a surface of the liquid. At least one subsequent and/or substantially simultaneous adjustable electrochemical processing technique is also preferred. Multiple adjustable plasmas and/or adjustable electrochemical processing techniques are preferred.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: GR Intellectual Reserve, LLC.
    Inventors: David Kyle Pierce, Mark G. Mortenson, David A. Bryce
  • Patent number: 9315380
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of stable atomic quantum clusters (AQC) with antimicrobial activity. The stable AQCs include at least 500 metal atoms (Mn, n<500), the metals being selected from among Au, Ag, Co, Cu, Pt, Fe, Cr, Pd, Ni, Rh, Pb or bi- or multi-metallic combinations thereof. Said AQCs are used as antimicrobial agents, antifungal agents and biocides at concentrations of the order of between 1 nM and 100 nM or more in relation to atoms of the corresponding metal. The antimicrobial activity is specific to both the type of metal and size of cluster used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: UNIVERSIDADE DE SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
    Inventors: Manuel Arturo Lopez Quintela, José Rivas Rey, María Carmen Blanco Varela
  • Patent number: 9289378
    Abstract: The present invention comprises compositions and methods for providing antimicrobial compositions. The antimicrobial compositions comprise gel delivery vehicles comprising stabilized silver, wherein ionic silver is provided to a site for antimicrobial purposes. Methods of making and using such compositions are taught, including application of the silver-containing gel compositions to wounds, burns, abrasions, cuts, surgical incision, sites where skin or organ integrity has been breached, and other sites to supply an antimicrobial environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Avent, Inc.
    Inventors: Bhalchandra M. Karandikar, Bruce L. Gibbins
  • Patent number: 9243141
    Abstract: A composite structure includes a core particle including a sulfonated polyester matrix and a plurality of silver nanoparticles dispersed throughout the matrix and a shell polymer disposed about the core particle. A method includes heating a sulfonated polyester resin in an organic-free solvent adding a solution of silver (I) ion to the heated resin in water to form a mixture, forming of an emulsion of core particles comprising a sulfonated polyester matrix and a plurality of silver nanoparticles disposed within the sulfonated polyester matrix, and adding a styrene monomer and initiator to the emulsion of composite particles to form a shell polymer disposed about the core particles, thereby forming a composite structure. The composites herein are readily incorporated into various articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Valerie M. Farrugia, Alana Desouza, Sandra J. Gardner
  • Patent number: 9115015
    Abstract: An advanced treatment method of feed water by combination of metal zinc and ozone is provided. The advanced treatment method of feed water comprises putting metal zinc into an ozone contact reactor, adding water to be treated into the reactor at a flow rate of 1-50 m/h, at the same time, introducing ozone into the water such that the ozone, the metal zinc and the water can be contacted with each other fully. The hydraulic retention time of the water to be treated in the reactor is 1-200 min. The amount of the ozone which is introduced into the water to be treated is 0.1-100 mg per liter water. During the water treatment process of the invention, the metal ions cannot be lost, the secondary pollution cannot be caused, and the preparation technology is simple with low cost and good treatment effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Harbin Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Jun Ma, Shengjun Wang, An Li
  • Patent number: 9114197
    Abstract: Antimicrobial metal ion coatings. In particular, described herein are coatings including an anodic metal (e.g., silver and/or zinc and/or copper) that is co-deposited with a cathodic metal (e.g., palladium, platinum, gold, molybdenum, titanium, iridium, osmium, niobium or rhenium) on a substrate so that the anodic metal is galvanically released as antimicrobial ions when the apparatus is exposed to a bodily fluid. The anodic metal may be at least about 25 percent by volume of the coating, resulting in a network of anodic metal with less than 20% of the anodic metal in the coating fully encapsulated by cathodic metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Silver Bullett Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Houdin Dehnad, Paul E. Chirico, Bohdan Wolodymyr Chopko, John Barr, Robert Vincent McCormick, Julie Lucero, Jason A. Jegge
  • Patent number: 9095566
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising silver nanoparticles for treating eyelash and eyelid margin infections and to methods of treating eyelash and eyelid margin infections, including infections by fungi, mites (e.g., Demodex folliculorum) and lice (e.g., Pediculus humanus capitis). We describe exemplary compositions, which may be formulated as a mascara for enhancing the appearance of the eyes, and their use in treatment of such infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Inventors: Edward Quicksilver Yavitz, Lory Posteraro
  • Publication number: 20150148870
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for preparing noble metal nanoparticles, comprising the following steps: a) preparing an Olea Europaea fruit extract; b) preparing an Acacia Nilotica extract; c) mixing the Olea Europaea fruit extract and the Acacia Nilotica extract for preparing a mixed extract; d) providing an aqueous solution containing a noble metal compound dissolved therein; e) mixing the mixed extract obtained in step c) and the aqueous solution of step d) to form noble metal nanoparticles; noble metal nanoparticles obtained thereby and their use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Awatif Ahmed HENDI, Manal A. AWAD, Nada E. EISA, Khaled M. ORTASHI
  • Publication number: 20150147410
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to dressings for wounds, methods of preparing thereof and methods of using thereof. Also, the present disclosure relates to a wound dressing comprising: bio-cellulose; and silver nanoparticles, wherein the concentration of silver nanoparticles is about 1000 ?g/100 cm2 or less or about 1000 ?g/cm3 or less, and wherein the silver nanoparticles have a localized surface Plasmon resonance maxima of about 600 nm to about 800 nm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Adisorn Apasuthirat, Sombat Rungsilp
  • Publication number: 20150140219
    Abstract: A disinfectant textile composition having antimicrobial, wash durable, optionally enhanced with multifunctional properties, comprising, substrate, disinfecting agents, antiviral agents, antifungal agents, emulsifying agents, vehicle,
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Rohini Swamy, Sanjeev Swamy
  • Publication number: 20150135644
    Abstract: A wound dressing comprising acylated chitosan fibre. The dressing has a wet strength of 0.3 N/cm or above. The acylated chitosan fibre may have a degree of substitution of 0.10-0.50. The acylated chitosan fibre may preferably have a degree of substitution of 0.20-0.40. The dressing may have an absorbency of 5-25 g/g of a solution containing 8.298 g/l of sodium chloride and 0.368 g/l of calcium chloride dehydrate as measured by BSEN 13726-12002 Part 1 Aspects of Absorbency. The base material of the dressing may be chitosan fibre that has been chemically modified through an acylation process using anhydride and ethanol as the solvent. A method of manufacturing the wound dressing involves reacting chitosan fibre with anhydride and making acylated chitosan felt through a nonwoven process, and through cutting, packing and sterilizing processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Xiaohui Mo, Xiaodong Wang, Zhenjun Wu
  • Publication number: 20150140047
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a surface treatment and a method for its application for the introduction of a wide variety of differentiating properties to fibersin sliver form through a surface treatment of said fibers. The system can accommodate chemical processes, sonochemical processes, and acoustic cavitation processes whereby the fibers are speckled or plated with at least one predetermined compound in a liquid medium to impart at least one desired property to the fibers and for the orderly inclusion of such treated fibers in sliver form having such properties in yarns, woven, knit, or non-woven textiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: ARGAMAN TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
    Inventor: Jerry Greenwald