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| 20080199536 | ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING COLLOIDS OF OLIGODYNAMIC METALS - The present invention relates to antimicrobial compositions, methods for the production of these compositions, and use of these compositions with medical devices, such as catheters, and implants. The compositions of the present invention advantageously provide varying release kinetics for the active ions in the compositions due to the different water solubilities of the ions, allowing antimicrobial release profiles to be tailored for a given application and providing for sustained antimicrobial activity over time. More particularly, the invention relates to polymer compositions containing colloids comprised of salts of one or more oligodynamic metal, such as silver. The process of the invention includes mixing a solution of one or more oligodynamic metal salts with a polymer solution or dispersion and precipitating a colloid of the salts by addition of other salts to the solution which react with some or all of the first metal salts. The compositions can be incorporated into articles or can be employed as a coating on articles such as medical devices. Coatings may be on all or part of a surface. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080213394 | Polymer-Based Antimicrobial Agents, Methods of Making Said Agents, and Products Incorporating Said Agents - An antimicrobial agent includes a metal ion in a hydrophilic polymer binder or carrier. The metal ion is preferably a silver ion and the hydrophilic polymer preferably comprises a sulfonated polyurethane or sulfonated polystyrene. According to a method of the invention, the antimicrobial agent is dissolved in dimethyl acetamide DMA, applied to paper by spraying, squeegee or the like and dried in an oven to flash off the solvent. The antimicrobial agent can be applied to other products by spraying and/or dipping and then drying to flash off solvent. According to another embodiment of the invention, the antimicrobial agent includes a water soluble polymer, at least one organic acid (e.g., one or more carboxylic acids such as acetic acid, formic acid, citric acid, malefic acid, ascorbic acid, salicyclic acid), and oligodynamic metal ions which react with counter-ions of the polymer such that the metal ions are bound to corresponding counter-ions, and the polymer controls a sustained release of said metal ion. The agent may also include a non-organic acid. (preferably boric acid and/or dictylborate). The water soluble polymer is preferably a sulfonated polymer (e.g., a sulfonated polyurethane, a sulfonated polystyrene, or a mixture thereof). | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080233204 | Anti-Microbial Paint Films - An anti-microbial, solid architectural paint film produced by applying a liquid paint composition to a work surface, wall, ceiling or floor and allowing it to dry wherein the paint film comprises
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| 20080233205 | Organic Compound and Metal Ion Synergistic Disinfection and Purification System and Method of Manufacture - A new, novel and useful disinfection and purification system comprised of organic compounds in synergistic action with selected metal ions and method of manufacture and use. One of the benefits that is derived from this system is the ability to quickly and easily treat a surface, fluid or medium for disinfection of bacteria, fungi, viruses, algae and protozoans, with a non-toxic, non-chlorinated mixture that effectively kills all such organisms in minutes or hours. The disinfection and purification system remains effective for long periods of time maintaining its disinfection capacity making it highly effective for stored or transported mediums such as potable drinking water. The disinfection and purification system may be incorporated with carbon block or membrane filters to disinfect filtered liquids such as water to render it potable. The disinfection and purification system may be infused into semi-permeable surfaces or applied to non-porous surfaces such that the disinfectant compounds of the system would be delivered to surface of an object to be disinfected by leaching, capillary action, mere contact, water activation and/or osmosis/diffusion. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080274207 | ANTIMICROBIAL LENSES, PROCESSES TO PREPARE THEM AND METHODS OF THEIR USE - This invention relates to solutions for packaging ophthalmic devices comprising at least one antimicrobial metal salt which prevent the loss of said antimicrobial metal salt during autoclaving and storage. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20080279959 | ANTIMICROBIAL CREDIT CARDS, IDENTIFICATION CARDS, MEMBERSHIP CARDS AND IDENTIFICATION BADGES AND BADGE HOLDERS - A system, method and apparatus provices an antimicrobial card, badge holder or token made from an antimicrobial polymereric material. The antimicrobial polymereric material includes one or more polymers and one or more antimicrobial agents that affect the growth of bacteria, fungi, virus or a combination thereof. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080279960 | Silver-Containing Antimicrobial Articles and Methods of Manufacture - A silver composition comprising silver sulfate, methods of making antimicrobial articles, particularly packaged antimicrobial articles, methods of whitening antimicrobial articles, and packaged antimicrobial articles. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080292721 | Bioactive acid agrichemical compositrions and use thereof - Bioactive agrichemical concentrates and compositions having improved bioactivity comprising metal-acid solutions. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080292722 | Food preservation compositions and methods - A method of disinfecting surfaces said method comprising applying a disinfectant solution to surface to be disinfected and allowing the solvent to evaporate or wiping the excess solution from the surface after a period of time wherein the solution is an antimicrobial metal ion-acid solution. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080292723 | Bioactive acid agrichemical compositions and use thereof - Bioactive agrichemical concentrates and compositions having improved bioactivity comprising metal-acid solutions. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080299222 | Bioactive agrichemical compositions and use thereof - Bioactive agrichemical concentrates and compositions having improved bioactivity comprising combinations of acid solutions and conventional bioactive agrichemical actives or formulations. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090004289 | Method of disinfecting and providing residual kill at a surface - The present invention is drawn to disinfectant systems and methods which can be used to produce a disinfectant solution. The system can include a first liquid composition and a second liquid composition. The first liquid composition comprises from 0.0005 ppm to 100,000 ppm by weight of a transition metal or alloy and an alcohol, and the second liquid composition comprises water and a peroxygen compound. The first and second liquid compositions are formulated to be combined so as to yield a resultant disinfectant solution. The disinfectant solution can be used to disinfect a variety of surfaces and even liquid compositions. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090011045 | Pharmaceutical for Hygienic Administration in the Ear - The invention relates to a system for hygienically administering, particularly in animals, an ear medicament which can be dosed reproducibly even in the case of low volumes and which is not flung out once again even when the head is shaken. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090011046 | Composition Comprising Silver Nanoparticles and the Use Thereof - The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of silver nanoparticles, a method for increasing hair growth by administering the said pharmaceutical composition locally to a host and use thereof. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090035388 | ANTIMICROBIAL PHOTO-STABLE COATING COMPOSITION - The invention is an antimicrobial photo-stable coating composition that deters photo-induced discoloration, does not stain tissue and can be applied to the surface of a variety of medical materials. The composition comprises in an aspect silver-PCA complex and dye. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090047363 | Deodorant Antibacterial Fibrous Product - A deodorant antimicrobial fibrous product containing a cancrinite-like mineral containing an antimicrobial metal, a clay mineral, softwood bleached kraft pulp, and hardwood bleached kraft pulp. The weight ratio of the softwood bleached kraft pulp to hardwood bleached kraft pulp is preferably 95/5 to 50/50. The clay mineral is preferably zeolite, sepiolite or bentonite. The deodorant antimicrobial fibrous product is preferably in the form of a sheet or a broken piece thereof, a granule or a three-dimensional molding. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090047364 | Disinfecting methods and compositions - A method of disinfecting surfaces said method comprising applying a disinfectant solution to surface to be disinfected and allowing the solvent to evaporate or wiping the excess solution from the surface after a period of time wherein the solution is an antimicrobial metal ion-acid solution. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090053323 | Aqueous disinfectants and sterilants including transition metals - The present invention is drawn to disinfectant or sterilant compositions, which are human safe, e.g., food grade or food safe. In one embodiment, an aqueous disinfectant or sterilant composition can comprise an aqueous vehicle, including water, from 0.001 wt % to 50 wt % of a peracid, and from 0.001 wt % to 25 wt % of a peroxide. Additionally, from 0.001 ppm to 50,000 ppm by weight of a transition metal based on the aqueous vehicle content can also be present. The composition can be substantially free of aldehydes. Alternatively or additionally, the transition metal can be in the form of a colloidal transition metal. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090061021 | COMBINATIONS OF IMAZALIL AND SILVER COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to combinations of imazalil, or a salt thereof, and silver compounds which provide an improved biocidal effect. More particularly, the present invention relates to compositions comprising a combination of imazalil, or a salt thereof, together with one or more silver salts selected from silver acetate, silver alginate, silver azide, silver citrate, silver lactate, silver nitrate, silver sulfate, silver chloride, silver thiocyanate, silver-sodium-hydrogen-zirconium phosphate, silver sulfadiazine, silver cyclohexanediacetic acid and disilver 2,5-dichloro-3,6-dihydroxy-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione; in respective proportions to provide a synergistic biocidal effect. Other suitable silver components (II) are products that set silver free using technologies to make it gradually biologically available such as by ion exchange mechanisms such like using zirconium phosphate based ceramics as a reservoir, or silver provided in glass ceramics as reservoir or carrier, or silver provided with zeolites, silica gel or titanium dioxide as a reservoir or an inorganic derivative containing silver, incorporated into a plastic composition for the preparation of moulded, lacquered or painted products, such as an amino resin (e.g. urea-formaldehyde resin, melamine formaldehyde resin . . . ) or a thermoplastic (e.g. a polyester, polyethylene, polyacrylate, pvc . . . ), or provided as nano-silver particles typically with a particle size of 20-1000 nm. Compositions comprising these combinations are useful for the protection of any living or non-living material, such as crops, plants, fruits, seeds, objects made of wood, thatch or the like, biodegradable material and textiles against deterioration due to the action of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, yeasts, algae, and the like. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090068283 | Silver-based inorganic antimicrobial agent and antimicrobial product - The present invention is to provide a silver-based inorganic antimicrobial agent that has excellent heat resistance and chemical resistance, that gives little resin coloration, and that has excellent processability. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090068284 | Method for treating menorrhagia - A delivery vehicle for a silver ion source such as silver nitrate and the like, suitable for use in the treatment of menorrhagia, comprises a plurality of physiologically inert beads bearing a tissue cauterizing amount of a silver ion source. Preferably the beads are made of a physiologically inert polymer, ceramic or stainless steel. The silver ion source preferably is silver nitrate and can be substantially pure silver nitrate, or can comprise silver nitrate in combination with a physiologically tolerable binder or a diluent. Suitable binders include physiologically tolerable synthetic polymeric binders, polysaccharide binders, and the like. Diluents can include other salt materials such as potassium nitrate. The beads are useful in treating menorrhagia of a mammalian uterus. The beads can be delivered to the uterus via a catheter, and are distributed throughout the uterine cavity by uterine massage or like expedient. Silver ions are delivered to the endometrium and cause necrosis of the endometrial tissue. The silver ions remaining within the uterine cavity can then be neutralized with a sodium chloride solution delivered to the uterus e.g., by catheter, and the beads recovered from the uterus. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090081312 | PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF ALVEOLAR OSTEITIS - A tissue adhesive antimicrobial material that is placed into a tooth extraction site for the sustained release of silver for the prevention and treatment of alveolar osteitis. The antimicrobial material is placed into a tooth extraction site via syringe, hand instrument or hand delivery device. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090110750 | Antimicrobial Materials - A material for the treatment or prophylaxis of microbial, including bacterial, infections, comprising a metal species and a polymer, wherein the polymer stabilises the metal species. Compositions and devices comprising the material. A method for the treatment or prophylaxis of microbial, including bacterial, infections, comprising the use of such a material, composition or device. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090136590 | ANTI-TUMORAL, ANTIBACTERIAL AND ANTIVIRAL PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION (VARIANTS) - The inventive pharmaceutical compositions relate to medicine and veterinary sciences, in particular to agents which exhibit a combined anti-tumoral, antibacterial and antiviral activity and can be used for producing medicinal and veterinary formulations. In the first variant, the composition contains in mass %: 0.016-1.6 silver nitrate, 0.07-0.7 alpha-asparaginic acid, 0.07-0.7 nicotinic acid, 0.03-1.4 hexamethylenetetramine, 0.02-5.0 sodium thiosulphate, the rest being water. In the second variant, the composition contains in mass %: 0.016-1.6 silver nitrate, 0.03-1.4 hexamethylenetetramine or imidazol, 0.056-5.6 cis-[Pt(NH | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090142411 | Composition and Device Comprising an Inorganic Component (Metal Compound) for Coagulation of Protein-Containing Fluids - A device or composition comprising an agent for the coagulation of protein-containing fluids, wherein the agent comprises an inorganic component which is soluble in protein-containing fluids. Use of such a device or composition for the coagulation of protein-containing fluids. A coagulum of protein-containing fluid produced using such a device or composition. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090155380 | Non-medicinal food additive for animals, supplemented foods containing same and method for improving animal growth - This invention relates to a non-medicinal food additive that is an animal growth promoter containing 99% pure zeolite partially or totally exchanged with a C | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090175957 | ACIDIC COMPOSITION - A composition is provided which comprises an acidic component, generally fulvic acid, having a molecular weight not exceeding 20,000 Daltons and a low content of the elements aluminium, mercury, cadmium, chromium and lead. The acidic component is preferably carbohydrate derived and preferably using a wet oxidation process. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090202655 | TITANOSILICATE MOLECULAR SIEVE SUPPORTED METALLIC NANODOTS AND METHODS OF USE TO ADSORB NOBLE GASES - A metal nanodot material is formed by ion-exchange with an ETS zeolite, followed by activation to form metallic nanodots. The nanodot may be formed from silver, nickel, copper, gold or a platinum group metal. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090202656 | Antimicrobial coating - An antimicrobial coating composition consisting essentially of 70 to 80 wt. percent water; 5 to 10 wt. percent methyl alcohol; 3 to 8 wt. percent octadecyl dimethyl trimethoxyl silylpropyl-ammonium chloride; 1 to 5 wt. percent chloropropyl trimethoxysilane; 0.5 to 1.5 wt. percent aminopropyltrialkosilane; 0.5 to 1.5 wt. percent of a surfactant; 1 to 1.5 wt. percent of an anti-microbial agent; and 0.5 to 2.5 wt. percent sulfuric acid. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090232904 | Homeopathic Skin Care Compositions and Uses Thereof - The subject invention provides unique and advantageous compositions containing Argentum metallicum (homeopathic silver) for use in topical skin care. In one embodiment, the subject invention provides a gel formulation having an advantageous silver hydrosol component in addition to Argentum metallicum. In preferred embodiments of the composition of the subject invention, the formulation further comprises carbopol. Sodium hydroxide can be used as described herein to adjust the pH. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090291147 | COLOR STABILIZED ANTIMICROBIAL POLYMER COMPOSITES - A polymer composite comprising a melt-processed polymer compounded with a color stabilizer comprising a bromate or iodate ion, and a silver-based antimicrobial agent. The specified color stabilizers are particularly superior in inhibiting undesirable darkening or discoloration of melt-processed polymers compounded with silver-based antimicrobial agents containing a grain-size controlling additive. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090304812 | Topical Pharmaceutical Compositions - The present invention relates to compositions and applicator devices for providing accurate and localized administration of pharmaceutical compositions containing therapeutic agents to the skin. In particular, the invention relates to compositions which are solid at a temperature of about 250 C or less, and which soften upon continuous contact with the skin of a patient. The present invention allows a user to administer precise doses of a therapeutic agent by highly localized application of the composition to a desired skin region, without contacting surrounding skin regions, or the user's hand. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090324738 | METHODS FOR MAKING ANTIMICROBIAL COATINGS - Methods for forming antimicrobial coatings on substrate surfaces are disclosed. The methods involve providing a mixture comprising a metal salt, a biguanide compound, and a reducing agent, wherein the mixture is free of polymeric binders; and depositing the mixture onto a substrate surface, thereby forming a coated substrate surface. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090324739 | Antibacterial Composition Containing Organic Silver Complexes, Antibacterial Treatment Methods Using the Same and Antibacterial Formed Article - The present invention relates to antibacterial composition containing silver complexes, antibacterial treatment methods using the same and antibacterial formed article, in which the antibacterial composition containing silver complexes is economical, not wearing off due to washing, cleaning, rubbing, etc., firmly combined to improve durability and antibacterial effect, and applicable to various products due to great solubility and stability. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100015247 | Carrageenan based antimicrobial compositions - Disclosed are compositions for inhibiting transmission of a sexually transmitted infection that contain one or more carrageenans, including lambda carrageenan. Also disclosed are methods for making and using the compositions. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100021559 | ZEOLITE SUPPORTED METALLIC NANODOTS - A metal nanodot material is formed by ion-exchange with chabazite or a chabazite-like structure, followed by activation to form metallic nanodots. The nanodot may be formed from silver, nickel, copper, gold or a platinum group metal. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100021560 | Products of Bamboo Charcoal Supporting Silver - A silver-supporting bamboo charcoal (BC/Ag) comprising silver in different weight ratio of 26% (BC/Ag-1), 29% (BC/Ag-2), 34% (BC/Ag-3), 48% (BC/Ag-4), 57% (BC/Ag-5), or 75% (BC/Ag-6). The BC powders (particle size<10 μm, Taiwan Paiho) are activated with surfactant sodium alginate under stirred for 1 h. The as-prepared BC powders (2 g) are immersed into 100 mL of biamminesilver nitrate ([Ag(NH | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100028459 | NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT COMPOSITION FOR TREATMENT OF OCULAR DISEASES - The present invention relates to an antioxidant and lutein supplement composition which inter alia decreases visual acuity loss by reducing the risk of developing late stage or advanced age-related macular degeneration in people with early age-related macular degeneration. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100034900 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ANTIMICROBIAL COATING - A method of coating a substrate with the biocide particles dispersed into a coating permitting the antimicrobial particles to be positioned on the substrate such that they are in contact with the environment is provided. In the method, one or more biocides agents are dispersed into a coating. The coating with the biocide agent is applied to a substrate at a thickness such that at least some of the individual biocide particles extend beyond the surface of the coating. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100040699 | ANTIMICROBIAL SILVER SOLUTIONS - A method for preparing a concentrated solution containing water, citrate ions and silver ions, including providing an amount of trisilver citrate, providing an amount of citric acid, wherein the amount of the citric acid is at least 19 times the amount of the trisilver citrate by weight, and mixing the trisilver citrate and the citric acid in an amount of water to produce the concentrated solution, wherein the amount of water is selected so that the concentrated solution has a citrate ion concentration which is at least 300 grams per liter. A concentrated solution containing water, citrate ions and silver ions, wherein the concentrated solution has a silver ion concentration which is at least 10 grams per liter. A diluted solution prepared by adding water to a concentrated solution containing water, citrate ions and silver ions. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100055199 | SYNTHESIS OF NANOPARTICLES BY FUNGI - Systems and methods for synthesizing silver nanoparticles (SNPs) using | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100062075 | Germicidal coating on hand held remote control devices for controlling electrical and electronic devices - The current invention addresses an issue where hand held remote control devices and other consumer electronics products can become a carrier of infectious germs or bacteria once touched by a person or animal carrying a pathogen or infectious agent. School aged children and house hold pets may be the carrier of such pathogens. Adults or any other person inflicted with a common illness such as a cold or flu can infect a hand held remote or other consumer electronic product which in turn can transmit those germs to the next person or persons who handle the remote. The present invention is intended to minimize the effects of pathogen transmission from person to person by killing the pathogens once they are deposited on such a consumer electronic product. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100062076 | Non-Cytotoxic Chlorine Dioxide Fluids - Disclosed are compositions related to a substantially non-cytotoxic chlorine dioxide solution. The solution may be a thickened fluid composition. Also disclosed are methods of making and using a substantially non-cytotoxic thickened fluid compositions or solutions comprising chlorine dioxide solution. An oxidizing composition of reduced irritation is also disclosed. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100068296 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING AN ANTI-MICROBIAL PLASTIC PRODUCT - The invention relates to methods of producing metal-containing antimicrobial plastics or plastic products and also to plastic products obtainable by the method, especially plastic products for medical requirements. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100092577 | TOPICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING MAGALDRATE - Disclosed are topical compositions containing the active ingredient magaldrate mixed with suitable vehicles and excipients. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100098776 | SOAP-BASED LIQUID WASH FORMULATIONS WITH ENHANCED DEPOSITION OF ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS - The invention relates to soap-based liquid body and facial wash compositions using high solvent, low water compositions and incompletely neutralized fatty acids to help structure the compositions, all in combination with modified benefit agents, enhanced deposition of antimicrobial agents is obtained. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100112088 | MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF DISORDERS ASSOCIATED WITH OXIDATIVE STRESS - The subject invention pertains to materials and methods for the prevention and treatment of disease conditions associated with oxidative stress or a compromised reducing environment, including inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Therapeutic compositions of the invention include compositions that can neutralize hydrogen peroxide, such as reducing agents and oxidizing agents. In one embodiment, a therapeutic composition of the invention comprises a reducing agent such as sodium thiosulfate. Therapeutic compositions of the invention can optionally include compounds with antibacterial activity, compositions that inhibit bacterial adherence to cells and tissue, compositions that inhibits epithelial lipid peroxidation, compositions that add viscosity to a solution, compositions that inhibit most cells, and/or compositions that help to seal or repair tight junctions between cells of the colonic epithelium of the gastrointestinal tract. Methods of the invention include administration of compounds or compositions of the invention. In one embodiment, compounds or compositions of the invention are rectally instilled in a patient. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100129466 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING PLANTS - The invention is a method and composition for treating biofilm using a high valency silver ion. In preferred embodiments of the invention, the anti-biofilm agent is used to preserve, disinfect or treat plant material, including seeds, leaves, stems, vessels, flowers, roots and fruits, and any surface, particularly disinfecting work or processing surfaces and seed or plant surfaces; in anti-microbial coatings; and in treating human, plant, and animal diseases and conditions | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100143494 | Natural Silver Disinfectant Compositions - An antimicrobial composition contains a soluble silver salt and an alkanolamine or aminoalcohol. The composition may additionally contain an amino acid or amino acid salt and surfactant. The composition has additional stability and activity compared to prior art silver complexes. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100143495 | Antimicrobial body affecting products - A method and apparatus for control the growth of microorganisms by enhancing the concentration metal ions therein. The method includes the step of to enhancing the effectiveness of an antimicrobial agent having a source of metal ions by adding a compound containing a hydantoin ring to the antimicrobial agent. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100143496 | TWO-PART DISINFECTANT SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - The present disclosure is drawn to a disinfectant system which can be used to disinfect surfaces. The system includes a first chamber containing a first solution and a second chamber containing a second solution. The first solution can include an alcohol, an organic carboxylic acid, and from 0.01 ppm, to 1,000 ppm by weight of a transition metal or alloy thereof based on the first solution weight content. The second solution can include hydrogen peroxide. The system further includes a dispenser through which the system is configured to mix and dispense the first solution and the second solution immediately before being dispensed. A peracid composition is formed upon mixing of the first and second solutions. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100183739 | Treatment and prevention of systemic bacterial infections in plants using antimicrobial metal compositions - An embodiment of the invention is a treatment for the mitigation and prevention of systemic infection of plants using materials derived from bactericidal metals wherein one metal is silver. The candidate bactericidal metal is preferably introduced in metallic, nanocrystalline, salt form, chelated form, or otherwise coupled form. Metal atoms, ions, molecules, clusters, or particles in concentrations between 0.001 to 100,000 parts per million (ppm) may be employed, wherein the preferred concentration of silver is sufficient to suppress bacterial viability. The bactericidal principle is preferably introduced to the plant by injection, ballistic insertion, pneumatic insertion, mechanical insertion, manual insertion, root application, aerosolization or spray in order to effect the treatment and prevention of systemic plant infections by bacterial agents of disease or reduced productivity. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100189810 | Amebacidal ophthalmologic compound - An anti-amoebatic ophthalmologic compound which includes an inorganic carrier in which silver ions and hydrogen ions are added. The carrier includes silver ions and hydrogen ions in an amount of more than 1 ppm. The compound can be suspended in an aqueous solution. The aqueous solution may be controlled in a pH value of 5 to 8. The compound may be formed as a molded resinous piece containing an inorganic carrier including silver ions and hydrogen ions in an amount more than 0.01 wt %. The compound is stable, while sustaining a high anti-amoebatic property. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100189811 | Biocide compositions comprising 3-methylisothiazolin-3-one and a haloalkyl sulphone - The invention relates to a biocide composition comprising, as active microbicidal components, 2-methylisothiazolin-3-one and also one or more haloalkyl sulphones, said composition being outstandingly suitable as an industrial preservative for protecting industrial products. The invention further relates to the use of haloalkyl sulphones as an additive for reducing “emissions” from compositions containing 2-methylisothiazolin-3-one. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100196506 | Preparation of a pyrithione salt dispersion usable in urethane applications - The present invention relates to a stable pyrithione salt polyol dispersion containing a pyrithione salt(s) in particulate form, a polyol and a stabilizer such as a rheological additive. The dispersion can be incorporated into existing polyurethane formulations without additional formula adjustment. Polyurethane foams produced from the composition containing pyrithione salt polyol dispersion of the present invention have more open cell structures, than those produced with a typical commercially available pyrithione salt thus providing a soft comfortable feeling. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100203158 | ANTISEPTIC COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF - Antiseptic compositions and kits containing a source of silver ions and menthol, which act in synergy such that a concentration of silver ions in the composition is substantially reduced, are disclosed. Further disclosed are uses of the antiseptic compositions as disinfectants and in the treatment of wounds. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100209534 | METHOD OF TREATING VIRAL CONDITIONS - An antiviral composition and a method of treating viral conditions comprising colloidal silver and an antiviral natural herb or a natural herb from the Rutaceae family, such as Ruta graveolens, Myrtaceae family, such as Melaleuca alternifolia, Cupressaceae family, such as Thuja occidentalis, and the Moraceae family, such as unripe fig, or any combination thereof. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100215766 | USE OF ATOMIC QUAMTUM CLUSTER (AQC) AS ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS AND BIOCIDES - 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. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100260866 | MODIFIED MINERAL-BASED FILLERS - Modified mineral-based fillers with enhanced retention of at least one active ingredient and/or enhanced antimicrobial capabilities are described. The materials comprise at least one mineral-based filler subjected to at least one modification process, which may be either a cationic modification process, a surface adsorption process, a surface retention process, or a combination thereof, with at least one active ingredient, followed by at least one thermal treatment. The at least one active ingredient may be a metal substance or other biocide, fungicide, mildewcide, antibiotic, insecticide, preservative, or antimicrobial agent. Methods for enhancing the antimicrobial activity of products in applications such as polymers, clothing, surgical equipment, coatings, and paints are also described. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100297258 | Treatment of burns - The invention relates to the treatment of burn injuries. Described are methods for modulating a burn injury in a subject, the method comprising providing the subject with a gene-regulatory peptide or functional analogue thereof, e.g., LQG, AQG, LQGV (SEQ ID NO:1), AQGV (SEQ ID NO:2), LQGA (SEQ ID NO:3), VLPALP (SEQ ID NO:4), ALPALP (SEQ ID NO:5), VAPALP (SEQ ID NO:6), ALPALPQ (SEQ ID NO:7), VLPAAPQ (SEQ ID NO:8), VLPALAQ (SEQ ID NO:9), LAGV (SEQ ID NO:10), VLAALP (SEQ ID NO:11), VLPALA (SEQ ID NO:12), VLPALPQ (SEQ ID NO:13), VLAALPQ (SEQ ID NO:14), VLAPALPA (SEQ ID NO:15), GVLPALP (SEQ ID NO:16), LPGC (SEQ ID NO:17), MTRV (SEQ ID NO:20), MTR, or VVC. Also described is the use of an NF-kappaB down-regulating peptide or functional analogue thereof for the production of a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of burn injury of a subject. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20110008463 | COMBINATIONS OF HYDROXYPYRION COMPOUNDS AND SILVER COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to combinations of hydroxypyrion compounds, and silver compound which provide an improved biocidal effect. More particularly, the present invention relates to compositions comprising a combination of a hydroxypyrion compound selected from 1-hydroxy-2-pyridinone, ciclopirox, ciclopirox olamine, piroctone, piroctone olamine, rilopirox, or a salt thereof, together with one or more silver salts selected from silver acetate, silver alginate, silver azide, silver citrate, silver lactate, silver nitrate, silver perchlorate, silver sulfate, silver chloride, silver thiocyanate, silver-sodium-hydrogen-zirconium phosphate, silver sulfadiazine, silver cyclohexanediacetic acid and disilver 2,5-dichloro-3,6-dihydroxy-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione in respective proportions to provide a synergistic biocidal effect. Compositions comprising these combinations are useful for the protection of any living or non-living material, such as crops, plants, fruits, seeds, objects made of wood, thatch or the like, engineering material, biodegradable material and textiles against deterioration due to the action of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, yeasts, algae, virusses, and the like. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110014300 | Template Free and Polymer Free Metal, Nanosponge and a Process Thereof - The present invention provides solution to the problem involved in preparation of metal nanosponges using templates and polymers. The instant invention is successful in providing a simple, template free single step process for the preparation of metal nanosponges having porous low density and high surface area. These metal nanosponges were found to be good self-supported substrates for surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) and have shown significant anti-bacterial activity. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110020468 | Silver Oxide Formulations Having Improved Whiteness Characteristics - A topical formulation for application to exposed body tissue, the formulation comprising a silver(II) oxide and zinc oxide, intimately dispersed within a carrier medium. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110027385 | NANO-PARTICLE DISPERSIONS - A process for the production of an aqueous dispersion of metal nano particles comprising palladium is provided. The process comprises the admixture of a water soluble organic polymer, a palladium salt and a first reducing agent to an aqueous liquid. The first reducing agent is a metal-containing polymer which has reducing properties or a saccharide which has reducing properties. The nano particles can include a second metal. The dispersions can be used as catalysts for electroless plating, to produce heterogeneous catalysts and in the production of anti-microbial devices and compositions. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110027386 | Antimicrobial zeolite and antimicrobial composition - The present invention relates to antimicrobial zeolite which comprises zeolite wherein a hardly soluble zinc salt is formed within fine pores present therein and an antimicrobial composition which comprises the foregoing antimicrobial zeolite in an amount ranging from 0.05 to 80% by mass. The antimicrobial zeolite according to the present invention can widely be applied, without causing any color change, even to the goods which undergo color changes with the elapse of time when the conventional antimicrobial zeolite is added. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110064825 | Method for preparing dispersions of precious metal nanoparticles and for isolating such nanoparticles from said dispersions - The present invention is directed to a method for preparing colloidal dispersions of precious metal nanoparticles selected from the group consisting of Pt, Au, Pd, Ag, Rh, Ru and mixtures or alloys thereof, and to a method for isolating such precious metal nanoparticles from these colloidal dispersions. The colloidal dispersions are prepared by reducing suitable precious metal precursor compounds in aqueous alkaline solutions at reaction temperatures between 40 and 70° C. and a pH≧12.0 in the presence of polysaccharides with average molecular weights (M | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110091571 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE PROPAGATION OF MRSA, STAPH AND OTHER INFECTIONS THAT COLONIZE IN THE NOSE - A method or protocol for reducing the spread of bacterial infections such as MRSA among a population includes identifying a group of individuals at risk of carrying or becoming carriers of a bacterial infection that colonizes in the nose, determining whether any individuals can be excluded from treatment due to reasons relating to the individual's other activities or precautions taken, designating an individual or group of individuals who will receive treatment, providing a strip, the strip having an effective amount of antimicrobial agent capable of being delivered transdermally, the strip is exteriorly applied to the nose of the designated individual or group of individuals so to allow the antimicrobial agent to pass through the nose to interact with the colony to suppress the colonization, or altogether eradicate the colony. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110091572 | ACNE TREATMENT COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING NANOSILVER AND USES - This invention is directed to improved compositions for treatment of acne and related methods. In some embodiments, the present invention is directed to compositions comprising a topical vehicle, nanosilver, acne medicine and soothing agents, effective for treating acne without irritation. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110129545 | METHOD OF PROTECTING VASCULAR PLANTS AGAINST PATHOGENS - The present invention discloses a composition and method of providing ionic forms or compounds of any combination of three metals to produce a product that can be used as an antimicrobial as defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) such as a hard surface disinfectant and as a foliar spray or water treatment for the control of various diseases in garden row, field and tree crops, on hard surface areas such as equipment from infected fields or in hospitals, homes, etc. as well as against a wide range of human, plant and animal diseases. Additionally, one or more forms of the composition of the present invention is able to be used to treat and immunize at least various types of trees against plant pathogens by forming an antimicrobial composition comprising a combination of at least one of copper, silver and gold, and injecting the antimicrobial composition into the vascular tissue of a tree being treated, preferably repeatedly, on a predetermined periodic basis. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110159108 | GERM GUARD LID AND METHODS FOR USING GERM GUARD LID - Described herein is a beverage lid that is itself treated with and/or impregnated with antimicrobial material to prevent the spread of contaminants and methods of making and using the same. The beverage lid can prevent spread of contaminants, including communicable diseases like influenza, the common cold, streptococcus or staphylococcus. For example, when a person carrying germs, like influenza, touches a beverage lid, the antimicrobial properties of the beverage lid can combat any contamination of the beverage lid by the germs. Another person can drink from the beverage lid that is substantially germ free. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110159109 | TITANIA DISPERSION AND METHOD FOR MAKING - A novel method for preparing a titania dispersion by blending two different titania dispersions synthesized by a solvothermal process and a hydrolysis process. The titania dispersion has a plurality of titania particles substantially uniformly dispersed therein and can be blended to provide a high concentration of titania with an anatase crystalline structure to provide the desired level of photocatalytic activity. The present invention also permits the preparation of transparent titania dispersions. The solution may be used for various decontamination and clean energy generation applications. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110165263 | ORGANIC COMPOUND AND METAL ION SYNERGISTIC DISINFECTION AND PURIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A new, novel and useful disinfection and purification system comprised of organic compounds in synergistic action with selected metal ions and method of manufacture and use. One of the benefits that is derived from this system is the ability to quickly and easily treat a surface, fluid or medium for disinfection of bacteria, fungi, viruses, algae and protozoans, with a non-toxic, non-chlorinated mixture that effectively kills all such organisms in minutes or hours. The disinfection and purification system remains effective for long periods of time maintaining its disinfection capacity making it highly effective for stored or transported mediums such as potable drinking water. The disinfection and purification system may be incorporated with carbon block or membrane filters to disinfect filtered liquids such as water to render it potable. The disinfection and purification system may be infused into semi-permeable surfaces or applied to non-porous surfaces such that the disinfectant compounds of the system would be delivered to surface of an object to be disinfected by leaching, capillary action, mere contact, water activation and/or osmosis/diffusion. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110171321 | ELASTOMERIC ARTICLE HAVING A BROAD SPECTRUM ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT AND METHOD OF MAKING - A method for impregnating a polymer with a bioactive material includes preparing a bioactive metal solution having a bioactive metal, a first solvent in which the bioactive metal is insoluble and a second solvent in which the bioactive metal is slightly soluble. The method also includes soaking the polymer in the bioactive metal solution. Another method for impregnating a polymer with a bioactive material includes soaking the polymer in a swelling solvent followed by soaking the polymer in a bioactive metal solution having the bioactive metal and a solvent in which the bioactive metal is slightly soluble. A bioactive metal-impregnated polymer is prepared by soaking a polymer in a saturated bioactive metal solution comprising a bioactive metal, a swelling solvent in which the bioactive metal is insoluble, and a second solvent in which the bioactive metal is slightly soluble. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110189304 | ABSORBABLE IMPLANTS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE IN HEMOSTASIS AND IN THE TREATMENT OF OSSEOUS DEFECTS - The present invention relates to mechanically hemostatic body-absorbable compositions having a putty-like consistency. The compositions preferably comprise a finely powdered, carboxylic acid salt and a liquid block copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110195131 | DISINFECTANT CLEANER - Disclosed is a high efficiency disinfectant cleaner that is stable and shows antibacterial activity. This disinfectant cleaner basically comprises nanoparticles of silver, copper or gold; at least one surfactant which includes a quaternary ammonium surfactant; a solvent; a gelling agent; and water. Thanks to the use of the gelling agent, the disinfection cleaner remains stable and homogenous. The nanoparticles are kept in suspension, since the gelling agent does not allow deposition of them. Since deposition at the bottom of the solution is prevented, agglomeration to ineffective bigger size particles is also inhibited and the disinfectant stability and efficacy are conserved. The improved stability of the composition and the synergic effect of specific ingredients improve the antibacterial efficiency by decreasing tremendously the required killing contact time. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110236504 | VERSATILE DISINFECTANT - The invention relates to a versatile disinfectant containing as main components, a metal ion having an antimicrobial action, L-cysteine and L-ascorbic acid, characterized in that it contains a surfactant excluding a nonionic surfactant in addition to these main components. The versatile disinfectant may further contain one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of sorbic acid, sorbates, benzoic acid, benzoates and p-hydroxybenzoate esters. The pH of the versatile disinfectant is preferably adjusted to 2.5 to 4.0. The disinfectant can disinfect an object to be treated for an environment, an apparatus, a human body, an animal body, a plant body, an organic matter or the like by bringing the disinfectant into contact with such an object to be treated. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110250290 | DISINFECTANT COMPOSITIONS - The invention is a method and composition for treating biofilm using a silver deposition compound. In preferred embodiments of the invention, the anti-biofilm agent is used to preserve or disinfect plant material, including seeds, leaves, stems, vessels, flowers, roots and fruits. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110256234 | CARRIER SYSTEM FOR SUBSEQUENT APPLICATION ONTO SUBSTRATES AND METHOD THEREFOR - A carrier system for transport of functional chemicals in substrates, such as fiber and plastic materials, comprises a carrier compound and at least one functional chemical, whereby the carrier compound consists of micelles, liposomes, lyotropic liquid crystals, or intercalation compounds. The functional chemical that is transported by the carrier compound migrates into the substrate and has an anisotropic distribution therein. Methods for modification, for activation and deactivation in a subsequent application on substrates are described. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110262558 | Composition For Skin Sanitization And Protection And Method Of Its Use - An improved composition for skin cleansing and protection is disclosed. The composition contains an effective amount of at least one alpha-hydroxyl acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, at least one base, one surfactant and one skin protectant. Various additives and excipients may be included in the formulation. The improved composition disclosed herein achieves a higher bacteria killing rate and shows longer action duration. The disclosed composition is capable of penetrating deep into the skin which allows for delivery of more anti-microbials to sites that are at a higher risk of being infected. Various modifications of the improved composition are also disclosed. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110274768 | ANTIBACTERIAL WATER TREATMENT AGENT - An antibacterial water treatment agent constituted by polyethylene containing silver zeolite is characterized in that the silver zeolite has a type-A crystalline structure and is contained by a range of 10 to 30 percent by weight, and that the aforementioned antibacterial water treatment agent is a porous body having continuous holes formed from the silver zeolite to the surface of the porous body and these continuous holes in the porous body are passages of vaporized crystallization water contained in the above silver zeolite. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110280957 | Use of Finely Dispersed Metal Particles in a Material, a Skin Patch and an Orthopedic Article - The invention relates to a material which is provided for use in direct contact with the skin of a user and which contains a percentage in silver that is finely dispersed in said material. The material is provided with a content in another metal that is finely dispersed in the material in addition to the silver content. The metals of the group including aluminum, magnesium, zinc, bronze, titanium and platinum are suitable either individually or in combination and in amounts between 0.1 and 1% by weight. The use of the metal particles is also suitable to conceal discolorations in a pigmented or dyed synthetic material when the material is used in air or on the skin. The metal particles do not impair the properties of the material. The material can be used to produce skin patches of any kind, especially for use in orthopedics. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110293742 | ANTIBACTERIAL ALLOY COATING COMPOSITION - An antibacterial alloy coating composition is applied to a surface of a device. The composition comprises an antibacterial material and an alloy. The alloy consists of more than four metallic elements and at least one non-metallic element. The antibacterial material is, for example, copper, silver, or a combination thereof, and the atomic percentage content thereof is 1.7% to 26.8% of the total content. These metallic elements are selected from the group consisting of iron, cobalt, chromium, nickel, aluminum, vanadium, and titanium. The non-metallic element is selected from the group consisting of boron, oxygen, and nitrogen. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110311647 | BIOFILM-REMOVING ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides novel compositions comprising: (a) protamine sulfate and (b) benzalkonium chloride or a silver containing particle; or (a) sodium metaperiodate and (b) 5-fluorouracil or chlorhexidine and uses thereof for the preparation of devices, and in particular medical devices, susceptible to colonization by biofilm forming bacteria. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110318425 | TREATMENT OF INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS USING (6aR, 10aR)- DELTA-8-TETRAHDRAOCANNABINOL-11-OIC ACIDS - The present invention relates to non-psychoactive derivatives of tetrahydrocannabinol, which are useful in treating interstitial cystitis and relieving symptoms thereof. The invention uses (6aR,10aR)-Δ | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110318426 | ANTIBACTERIAL AGENT AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - An antibacterial agent of the present invention contains a metal-containing compound containing a metal other than aluminum, and a phosphorus-adsorbing material. A method of using an antibacterial agent of the present invention is a method for improving an antibacterial property of a metal-containing compound containing a metal other than aluminum, wherein the metal-containing compound and a phosphorus-adsorbing compound are used in combination. Thus, the present invention provides an antibacterial agent, and a method of using an antibacterial agent, wherein an antibacterial property of a metal-containing compound containing a metal other than aluminum, particularly a silver-containing compound, is improved significantly. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120003326 | DETERGENT, CLEANING AGENT, AFTERTREATMENT AGENT, OR WASHING AID CONTAINING ALDEHYDES AND HAVING AN ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECT - The invention relates to an antibacterially active detergent, cleaning agent, aftertreatment agent, or washing aid that contains elementary silver and/or a silver compound as an antibacterial component, an aldehyde component, and hydrogen peroxide to stabilize the aldehydes oxidation. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120034314 | Antiseptic Liquid Formulation, A Method for Its Use, and A Method for Preparing the Formulation - An antiseptic formulation capable of providing antimicrobial properties over an extended period of time is disclosed. The formulation includes chelated metal ions and a fixative polymer with the capacity to bond the chelated metal ions to the skin. This fixative polymer, polyquaternium-69 has the ability to bond chelated metal ions, and other types of antimicrobial agents, to the skin for periods of hours or days depending on the conditions in which it is used. An antiseptic liquid formulation can be integrated in a soap product and a spray product. An antiseptic gel formulation is further disclosed. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120128790 | GRANULAR ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT FOR WATER PROCESSING - [Object] The object of the invention is to provide a granular antimicrobial agent for water processing which has sufficient water permeability and antimicrobial effect, and the effective duration of which can be readily ascertained when used as a water-processing antimicrobial agent in the home. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120135087 | TOPICAL COMPOSITIONS DESIGNED TO MAINTAIN OR RESTORE THE INTEGRITY OF THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES - The present invention relates to topical compositions containing choline alfoscerate for use in maintaining and restoring the integrity of the mucous membranes. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120141599 | Regulation Of Bone Growth Using Zeolite In Combination With Bone Graft Substitutes - Medical implants such as bone graft substitutes that include one or more cations are delivered in a local environment to promote osteogenesis. Zeolite loaded with a metal cation in combination with an implant such as a bone graft substitute can be used as an implant in the body to regulate protein transcription and translation. Also disclosed are methods of promoting osteogenesis in a patient in need thereof, methods for modulating bone formation and mineralization by implanting in a patient a medical implant comprising ion-exchangeable cations, and methods of regulating BMP gene expression in bone cells in a patient by controlling the delivery of certain cations through ion-exchange via a zeolite incorporated in a bone substitute implanted in a patient so that BMP gene expression can be upregulated or downregulated appropriately. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120183626 | ANTISEPTIC OINTMENT COMPRISING BENTONITE INTERCALATED WITH SILVER, COPPER OR ZINC FOR EXTERNAL APPLICATION - The invention concerns antiseptic ointments for external application comprising, as a basis, pharmaceutical Vaseline or a mix of pharmaceutical Vaseline with lanoline, and, as the antiseptic agent, a dispersed bentonite powder intercalated by one or more metal ions selected in the group consisting of Ag | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120189711 | Modular Extracorporeal Systems and Methods for Treating Blood-Borne Diseases - Extracorporeal systems and methods for treating blood-borne diseases in a subject or for developing drugs to treat blood-borne diseases include various environmental and treatment modules that can be tailored to a specific disease or infection. In certain embodiments of the systems and methods, a blood sample is treated with hydrostatic pressure, a pulsed electrical field, a pharmaceutical agent, microwave, centrifugation, sonification, radiation, or a combination thereof, under environmental conditions that are effective for the treatment. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120201901 | Topical Antibiotic Formulations - A biocompatible putty formulation suitable for insertion within chronic and acute wounds of humans and animals, the formulation containing a topical antibiotic, a biocompatible humectant, a biocompatible viscosity-building agent, and at least 5% water, by weight, the humectant and the viscosity-building agent intimately mixed within the formulation, the formulation adapted whereby the formulation remains a solid over the entire temperature range of 20° C. to 35° C. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120201902 | ANTIMICROBIAL/PRESERVATIVE COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING BOTANICALS - The present invention relates to a preservative or antimicrobial compositions which comprise low concentrations of botanical extracts, in synergistic combinations with alkanediols in a solvent system, optionally with fruit acids. Additionally, the present invention relates to a preservative or antimicrobial compositions which comprise a silver compound, an essential oil or individual constituent, one or more zinc salts, and one or more alkanediol. The compositions of the invention may be used in personal care products including wound care products or in veterinary use. Preferably, the compositions of the invention have little or no human-detectable fragrance. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120213865 | CLEANING AND SANITIZING FILM - A liquid mixture that forms a film on a surface which inhibits the life functions of bacteria. In particular the film may include copper or silver, or a combination thereof, to provide an environment hostile to bacteria and other infectious organisms. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120219638 | Method and Compositions for Treating Plant Infections - The present invention includes antimicrobial silver-containing compositions that are effective in treating | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120237612 | Ultrasound Gel And Methods Of Manufacturing Same - Ultrasound gels and methods for making ultrasound gels are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, a gel for use with an ultrasound machine comprises glycerol and a composition. The composition in-turn comprises chlorhexidine gluconate and propylene glycol. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120251627 | PYRITHIONE BIOCIDES ENHANCED BY SILVER, COPPER, OR ZINC IONS - The present invention is directed to an antimicrobial composition, comprising pyrithione or a pyrithione complex; and a zinc or copper or silver source selected from the group consisting of zinc or copper or silver salts, oxides, hydroxides, sulfates, chlorides, metals, and combinations thereof; wherein the weight ratio of the zinc or copper or silver source to the pyrithione or the pyrithione complex is in the range from about 1:300 to about 50:1, and wherein the antimicrobial composition has an enhanced biocidal effect against a variety of free-living microorganisms or biofilms. Also disclosed is a method of inhibiting the growth of free-living microorganisms or biofilm utilizing the above antimicrobial composition, as well as use of such antimicrobial compositions in various products including fuels, fluids, lubricants, coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers, soaps, cosmetics, plastic or woven or non-woven fibers, pharmaceuticals, and as preservatives for the above products. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120258179 | ANTIBACTERIAL WATER TREATMENT AGENT - Provided is an antibacterial water treatment agent using polyethylene containing silver zeolite which offers various benefits such as being very safe, wherein such antibacterial water treatment agent is characterized in that the silver zeolite has a type-A crystalline structure and is contained by 10 to 60 percent by weight, and the antibacterial water treatment agent is a porous body having continuous holes formed from the silver zeolite to the surface of the antibacterial water treatment agent, wherein the continuous holes are created by vaporization of crystallization water contained in the silver zeolite. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20120282347 | PREPARATION OF SILVER ION - Disclosed is a process for preparing silver ions (Ag | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120301553 | Biocidal Colloidal Dispersions of Silica Particles with Silver Ions Adsorbed Thereon - A colloidal dispersion having carrier particles of silica having a particle size from 3 nm to 100 nm to which silver ions have been adsorbed, preferably in an amount of 0.0005-5 silver ions per nm2 of silica particle surface. The surface of the carrier particles of silica suitably contains aluminumsilicate sites. It also relates to a process for making a colloidal dispersion comprising providing a silica sol, adding a solution of silver nitrate to the silica sol under agitation yielding a colloidal dispersion with silver ions adsorbed on the surface of the silica particles. The dispersion is usable as a biocide in e.g. coatings, adhesives and sealants, in surface treatment and impregnation of organic materials, in surface treatment and impregnation of inorganic materials, in textiles, garments and shoes, in medical disposables, in plastics and rubbers, in water and air purification, and in crop protection. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120308666 | Method of Manufacturing the Silica Nanopowders with Biocidal Properties, Especially for Polymer Composites - Silica nanopowders with biocidal properties, especially for polymer composites, are produced by sol-gel method. The silica sol is produced from the aqueous mixture containing tetraalkoxysilane, in which alkoxy group contains from C | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120315340 | Post-Charging Of Zeolite Doped Plastics With Antimicrobial Metal Ions - Methods of post-loading ceramic particles with antimicrobial metal cations are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the post-loaded particles are zeolites, wherein the zeolites have been incorporated into a resin and the combination is used as an implantable device. In certain embodiments, the polymer is a thermoplastic polymer such as polyaryletheretherketone (PEEK). In certain embodiments, the source of antimicrobial activity includes ion-exchangeable cations contained in a zeolite. In certain embodiments, disclosed are methods of imparting antimicrobial activity to devices by controlling the delivery of certain cations through ion-exchange via a zeolite incorporated in the device. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20120328713 | Articles of Manufacture with Improved Anti-microbial Properties - The invention pertains to methods and compositions for preventing or reducing microbial contamination using a silver (III) periodate as antimicrobial active hi a preferred embodiment the silver (III) periodate is used in a coating upon a medical device or implant to confer coating uniformity and antimicrobial efficacy. Also provided is a method of synthetising a silver (III) periodate in high yield by heating a source of single valency silver ions in water and subsequently combining it with a heated solution comprising persulfate, a by droxide, and a periodate. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130004585 | Method Of Manufacturing Antimicrobial Implants Of Polyetheretherketone - Methods of fabricating implantable medical devices, preferably with PEEK, having antimicrobial properties, are disclosed. The antimicrobial effect is produced by incorporating ceramic particles containing antimicrobial metal cations into molten PEEK resin, which is subsequently allowed to cool and set in its final shape achieved by injection molding, cutting and machining or other techniques. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130004586 | Biologically Efficacious Compositions, Articles of Manufacture and Processes for Producing and/or Using Same - Compositions, solid polymeric compositions, and/or articles of manufacture are provided that can include a polymer matrix having a plurality of ion-exchange particles distributed therein. Products by process are provided that can include prior to solidifying the polymeric precursors, blending the precursors with ion-exchange particles to form a mixture, and solidifying the mixture to form a solid polymeric composition product. Solid polymeric composition production methods are also provided that can include providing a plurality of ion-exchange particles, prior to solidifying the polymeric precursors, blending the precursors with the ion-exchange particles to form a mixture, and solidifying the mixture to form a solid polymeric composition. Article of manufacture production methods are provided that can include incorporating a solid polymeric composition into an article of manufacture, the solid polymeric composition including a polymer matrix and a plurality of ion-exchange particles distributed therein. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130004587 | Bioactive Acid Agrichemical Compositions and Use Thereof - Bioactive agrichemical concentrates and compositions having improved bioactivity comprising combinations of acid solutions and conventional bioactive agrichemical actives or formulations. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130011492 | ELECTROCHEMICAL DEPOSITION OF NOBLE METAL AND CHITOSAN COATING - A method of electrochemical deposition includes submerging a stainless steel surface of an object in a chitosan solution and applying a first electric potential between the submerged stainless steel surface and the chitosan solution for a predetermined time to form a chitosan surface coating. After rinsing and dehydrating, the chitosan coated surface is submerged in a solution having a predetermined concentration of a noble metal nitrate and a second electric potential is applied between the chitosan coated surface and the solution of the noble metal nitrate to deposit noble metal particles on the chitosan surface coating. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130028984 | NATURAL TISSUE SCAFFOLDS AS TISSUE FILLERS - Tissue fillers derived from decellularized tissues are provided. The tissue fillers can include acellular tissue matrices that have reduced inflammatory responses when implanted in a body. Also provided are methods of making and therapeutic uses for the tissue fillers. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130045281 | PREPARTION OF SILVER ION - Disclosed is a process for preparing silver ions (Ag | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130052277 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN ANTIMICROBIAL ARTICLE - Disclosed is a process for preparing an antimicrobial article, wherein a silver colloid is formed in situ as a result of the components employed. The process comprises the steps of (i) providing a liquid, which contains a soluble polar polymer in a solvent selected from certain polar organic solvents; (ii) adding a silver salt selected from alpha-functionalized silver carboxylates to said liquid; (iii) allowing the mixture to react with formation of a silver colloid; and (iv) separating the solvent from the mixture and forming of the antimicrobial article. The antimicrobial articles thus obtained may be sheets, films, fibres, coating layers, and especially membranes like a semipermeable membrane for ultrafiltration, water separation or gas separation. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130064899 | SYNERGISTIC BIOCIDE COMPOSITION CONTAINING AT LEAST THREE BIOCIDE COMPONENTS - The invention relates to a biocide composition which contains (A) silver, (B) one or more pyrithione(s) and (C) one or more 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one derivative(s) as microbiocidal active components. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130108707 | IN SITU FILM-FORMING BIOACTIVE SOLUTIONS OF ABSORBABLE MULTIBLOCK COPOLYMERS | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130108708 | DENTAL COMPOSITES COMPRISING NANOPARTICLES OF AMORPHOUS CALCIUM PHOSPHATE | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130142885 | IMMOBILIZED METALLIC NANOPARTICLES AS UNIQUE MATERIALS FOR THERAPEUTIC AND BIOSENSOR APPLICATIONS - The present invention relates to compositions and methods by which surface modification techniques can be used to modify wide range polymeric or metal substrates using metal nanoparticles. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130142886 | COMPOSITIONS OF DIBROMOMALANOMIDE AND THEIR USE AS BIOCIDES - A biocidal composition comprising 2,2-dibromomalonamide and a metal selected from silver, copper, and mixtures thereof, and its use for the control of microorganisms in aqueous and water-containing systems. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130171265 | CURABLE COMPOSITIONS OF IONIC SILICONES - A curable composition of ionic silicones includes a silicone having the formula M | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130177658 | Methods of Preparing a Metal Nanoparticle-Containing Silicone Composition - This invention relates to methods for preparing metal nanoparticle-containing silicone compositions, such as silver nanoparticle-containing compositions. The metal nanoparticles are prepared by reducing a soluble metal salt with an SiH-containing material or other reducing material in an organic solvent. Silicone materials are added either before or after addition of the reducing agents. The organic solvent is then removed. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130189372 | TOPICAL ANTIBIOTIC FORMULATIONS - A biocompatible antibiotic formulation suitable for application to skin tissue, the formulation including: (a) a silver(II) oxide; (b) a hydrophilic clay; and (c) a base, said silver(II) oxide and said hydrophilic clay being intimately dispersed within a base. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130195996 | METHOD OF PRODUCING PLEURODESIS - The present invention provides methods of producing pleurodesis in a mammalian subject, comprising administration of a low dosage of a sclerosing agent such as silver or a salt of silver. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130202715 | ALUMINOSILICATE GLASS FOR TOUCH SCREEN - An aluminosilicate glass for touch screens is provided. The glass includes, calculated based on weight percentage: SiO | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130224309 | ANTIMICROBIAL MEDICAL DEVICES - The present invention provides methods for making an antimicrobial medical device, preferably an antimicrobial ophthalmic device, more preferably an antimicrobial extended-wear contact lens, which contains silver nano-particles distributed uniformly therein. The antimicrobial medical device can exhibit antimicrobial activity over an extended period of time. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130230603 | Polyheterosilxoanes For Antimicrobial Materials - Polyheterosiloxane compositions are disclosed containing at least 70% by weight of the following components: (A) a first metal (M1) selected from Ti, Zr, or Zn, (B) a second metal (M2), Zn, Cu, Bi, or Ag with the proviso that the second metal is not the same as the first metal, (C) siloxy units having the formula R′ | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130266664 | FACILE METHOD FOR CROSSLINKING AND INCORPORATING BIOACTIVE MOLECULES INTO ELECTROSPUN FIBER SCAFFOLDS - Electrospun scaffolds crosslinked with acrylates and methods of making the same are provided. Because the cross-linking linking is carried out under mild conditions, biologically active agents are incorporated into the scaffolds in a facile manner. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130280345 | ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT FOR THE BIOCIDAL FINISHING OF POLYMERS, IN PARTICULAR OF FOAM MATERIALS - The invention describes an antimicrobial agent for the biocidal finishing of polymers, especially foam materials, based on a fine-pored foamed and fine-grained ground silvered glass, which in addition to a silver fraction also contains a fraction of zinc oxide. In order to provide an economical antimicrobial agent with good biocidal effect it is proposed that zinc oxide powder is admixed to the fine-grained silvered glass. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130295195 | AQUEOUS ADDITIVE FOR POULTRY WATER - A method for increasing weight gain, water consumption, and rate of food consumption in poultry by administering an aqueous, acidic composition to the poultry drinking water is presented. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130302440 | Antimicrobial surfaces - An antimicrobial structure surface therein wherein the structure surface includes an antimicrobial agent having a biocidal metal ion source and compound containing a hydantoin ring wherein the compound containing the hydantoin ring may or may not have antibacterial properties but the combination of the compound containing the hydantoin ring and the biocidal metal ion source when in the presence of a liquid coact to increase the level of available metal ions for killing microorganisms on the structure surface. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130309318 | STABLE SILVER OXIDE FORMULATIONS - A topical formulation for application to exposed body tissue, the formulation containing: (a) a silver oxide, and (b) at least one inorganic whitener; selected from the group of inorganic whiteners consisting of an inorganic magnesium compound and an inorganic calcium compound, said silver oxide and said inorganic whitener compound intimately dispersed within a carrier medium, and wherein a ratio of said inorganic whitener compound, to said silver oxide, is at least 0.2:1, by weight. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130330417 | NANOCELLULOSE FOAM CONTAINING ACTIVE INGREDIENTS - Nanocellulose foams containing at least one active ingredient and methods of preparing such nanocellulose foams containing one or more active ingredients are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method for preparing nanocellulose foam containing active ingredients may include forming a liquid mixture of nanocellulose, wherein the nanocellulose is at least one of dispersed, suspended or gelled in the liquid mixture; drying the liquid mixture of nanocellulose to form a nanocellulose foam; and mixing at least one active ingredient into at least one of the liquid mixture of nanocellulose or the nanocellulose foam. In some embodiments, a nanocellulose structure may include a nanocellulose foam comprising at least one of a carboxylate group, a hydroxyl group, or a sulfate group bonded to an active ingredient. In some embodiments, the nanocellulose structures are enhanced or crosslinked with metal cations. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130330418 | NATURAL SILVER DISINFECTANT COMPOSITIONS - An antimicrobial composition contains a soluble silver salt and an alkanolamine or aminoalcohol. The composition may additionally contain an amino acid or amino acid salt and surfactant. The composition has additional stability and activity compared to prior art silver complexes. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130344166 | TOPICAL MIXTURE AND METHOD FOR DERMAL APPLICATION TO REMOVE EXCESS IRON AND OTHER HEAVY METALS FROM CELLULAR TISSUE - A topical mixture intended to reduce undesirable Iron levels in the cells to optimize Mitochondrial functioning. A method of reducing undesirable levels of Iron in the cells to optimize Mitochondrial functioning. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140017335 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ANTIMICROBIAL ACRYLIC MATERIALS - Acrylic materials with antimicrobial activity are tumble blended, melted and extruded through an extruder. The resulting polymer compounds include an acrylic resin, such as methylmethacrylate polymers, copolymers and multipolymers, and blends thereof, silver-containing antimicrobial additives; and optional additives such as impact modifiers, flow promoters, stabilizers and coloring agents. The properties of the acrylic materials, especially the antimicrobial performance, are strongly dependent on the manufacturing process conditions, including feed resins pre-drying, residual moisture content, screw speed and melt temperature. The materials composition and manufacturing procedures are equally significant. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140044801 | Sterilizing and Deodorizing Agents, Their Method of Manufacture and Uses - The sterilizing and deodorizing agents target bacteria, odors, toxic substances, etc. and are made from silver as metal particles and titanium dioxide as ceramic particles by (1) thermal bonding or (2) pressure bonding or (3) thermal/pressure bonding and mixing the resultant with hydroxyapatite as an adsorptive material. The agent can be mixed with ink, bonding agents and paints and applied to a variety of substrates. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140056993 | COMPOSITION COMPRISING ANTIMICROBIAL METAL IONS AND A QUATERNARY CATIONIC SURFACTANT - The present invention relates to an antimicrobial composition suitable for use on skin and wounds comprising a source of an antimicrobial metal ion and a quaternary cationic surfactant. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140065242 | Biodegradable Chewing Gum Comprising At Least One High Molecular Weight Biodegradable Polymer - A chewing gum including at least one biodegradable polymer, wherein the molecular weight of the polymer is at least 105,000 g/mol (Mn). According to the invention, it has moreover been realized that various problems associated with the prior art may be effectively dealt with by increasing the molecular weight of at least one of the biodegradable polymers in the chewing gum when compared to conventional chewing gum polymers and thereby increasing the robustness of the chewing gum with respect to softeners, emulsifiers and e.g. flavor. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140079805 | ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTIMICROBIAL WOUND DRESSING MATERIALS - A wound dressing material comprising a polymeric substrate, a silver salt, and a dyestuff to photostabilize the silver salt. The substrate may comprise collagen and/or oxidized regenerated cellulose complexed to Ag | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140106002 | HOMEOPATHIC COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF SKIN IRRITATIONS AND OTHER SKIN DISEASES - A homeopathic composition and method for treating a variety of skin irritations, wounds, and diseases is disclosed. The homeopathic composition may contain as active ingredients salicyclic acid, trona or one of its salts, and at least one homeopathic agent. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140113003 | Bromate suppression - A apparatus and method for killing microorganisms in a body of water that has been treated with ozone in the presence of bromide ions with the method comprising the steps of carrying out the ozonization of a body of water in the presence of bromide ions, adding a metal ion donor to the body of water, and adding a hypobromite ion scavenger to the body of water to interact with the metal ion donor to enhance a metal ion concentration in the body of water while suppressing the oxidization of the bromide by the Ozone to produce bromate. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140127320 | DELIVERY OF BIOLOGICALLY-ACTIVE AGENTS USING VOLATILE, HYDROPHOBIC SOLVENTS - A composition and method adapted for delivery of hydrophilic, biologically-active agents are disclosed. The composition can include a reverse microemulsion formed from at least one hydrophilic, biologically-active agent solubilized by a hydrophobic reverse emulsion surfactant in a non-stinging, volatile, hydrophobic solvent. The non-stinging, volatile, hydrophobic solvent is selected from the group consisting of volatile linear and cyclic siloxanes, volatile linear, branched, and cyclic alkanes, volatile fluorocarbons and chlorofluorocarbons, liquid carbon dioxide under pressure, and combinations thereof. The reverse microemulsion can be an optically clear solution. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140127321 | ANTIVIRAL RESIN MEMBER - To provide an antiviral resin member which can efficiently inactivate viruses and has excellent sustainability. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140134267 | ION ENHANCEMENT - A method and apparatus for treating a body of water to kill microorganisms by enhancing the concentration metal ions therein. The apparatus comprising a dispenser with a first housing having a water accessible compartment containing a source of 5,5-dimethylhydantoin for releasing the 5,5-dimethylhydantoin when contacted by the body of water and a second housing having a water accessible compartment containing an insoluble metal ion donor for releasing metal ions when contacted by the body of water containing the 5,5-dimethylhydantoin | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140161903 | Compositions for the Treatment and Prevention of Eyelid Swelling - The invention features topical formulations comprising an osmotically active agent and/or a vasoconstrictor and/or an astringent agent for the treatment and prevention of eyelid swelling, and methods of use thereof. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140161904 | OPHTHALMIC SYSTEM WITH SYNERGISTIC PROPERTIES - Disclosed herein are ophthalmic cleaning systems and methods for their use, which comprise an ophthalmic solution and lens case, wherein the solution includes dual disinfectants and the lens case includes silver. When the lens case is combined with the solution according to the system of the present invention, it surprisingly exhibits synergistic activity which results in a faster antimicrobial activity. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140170238 | Antimicrobial effects in polymers - This application is directed to compositions of particular combinations of antimicrobial components which may be incorporated into a polymeric molding compositions or polymeric coating compositions. The antimicrobial components include a alkylaminoalkyl(meth)acrylate polymer (b) and antimicrobial metal (a) containing components which lead to improved antimicrobial effects. The compositions are of special interest to durable touch surfaces found in hospitals and clinics. The compositions are also suitable for use in biomaterials such as catheters and the like. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140178496 | ENDOSPORE COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF - Provided herein in some embodiments is a composition that comprises (a) a nanoscale particle(s) or a microscale particle(s); and (b) a film-forming polymer. Also provided herein is a method for an immediate and sustained released formulation suitable for topical administration or administration to surfaces. Further provided herein in certain embodiments is a method of reducing the population of pathogenic microorganisms on skin or surfaces, wherein a method comprises applying to the skin or surface a composition, wherein the composition comprises (a) a nanoscale particle(s) or a microscale particle(s); and (b) a film-forming polymer. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140220152 | Compositions and Methods for Detecting, Treating, or Preventing Reductive Stress - Disclosed herein is a non-human animal model of protein aggregation cardiomyopathy. Also disclosed are compositions and methods of treating or preventing a condition in a subject caused or exacerbated by reductive stress. Also disclosed are compositions and methods of predicting, detecting, or monitoring reductive stress in a subject. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140220153 | ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF - The invention is generally directed to antimicrobial composition comprising a matrix material and both of silver and zinc distributed there through, wherein the matrix material comprises at least one of Si02, Ti02, Zr02, AI203, or Zeolite, and the uses of such compositions as anti-bacterial and acaricidal. The invention is also generally directed to antimicrobial composition comprising a matrix material arid both of silver and a metal selected from the group of noble or transition metals distributed there through, wherein the matrix material comprises at least one of Si02, Ti02, Zr02, AI203, or Zeolite, and the uses of such compositions as antibacterial and acaricidal. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140308367 | METHODS OF TREATING GRAM-NEGATIVE MICROBIAL INFECTIONS - Provided herein are methods and compositions for treatment of a microbial infection or a microbial biofilm in a subject or on a surface by administering to the subject or surface determined to have or suspected of having a microbial infection/film an antimicrobial agent in combination with a silver-containing compound (e.g., a silver salt). In some embodiments, a silver-containing compound can increase activity of the antimicrobial agent. In other embodiments, addition of a silver-containing compound to an antimicrobial agent can expand the antimicrobial spectrum of the antimicrobial agent such that the antimicrobial agent originally indicated for treatment of one microbial strain (e.g., Gram-positive microbes) becomes effective for treating additional microbial strains (e.g., Gram-negative microbes). Other aspects relating to methods and compositions for delivering an agent to a microbe by increasing the membrane permeability of the microbe are also provided herein. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140322351 | BIOFILM-REMOVING ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides novel compositions comprising: (a) a metaperiodate and (b) chlorhexidine or a chlorohexidine salt and uses thereof for the preparation of devices, and in particular medical devices, susceptible to colonization by biofilm forming bacteria. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140322352 | Antimicrobial Composition for Animal Welfare - An antimicrobial solution for disinfecting or removing micro-organisms from a surface used by animals or for use as an animal shampoo is described. The solution is active against bacteria, fungi, and viruses, including enveloped viruses, and skin disorders related to insect infestation. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140328942 | ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITION OF ORTHO PHENYLPHENOL AND SILVER - Provided are antimicrobial compositions comprising: ortho phenylphenol and silver. The compositions are useful for controlling microorganisms in aqueous or water-containing systems. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140335200 | Method of Preparing Silver Loaded Activated Carbon Fiber - A method of preparing a silver loaded activated carbon fiber includes the following steps. A viscose fiber is treated with a hydroxyalkyl cyclodextrin aqueous solution to obtain a hydroxyalkyl cyclodextrin loaded viscose fiber. The hydroxyalkyl cyclodextrin loaded viscose fiber is then treated with a silver salt aqueous solution to obtain a hydroxyalkyl cyclodextrin and silver salt loaded viscose fiber. The hydroxyalkylated cyclodextrin and silver salt loaded viscose fiber is heated in deionized water at 80 to 100° C. to obtain a silver loaded viscose fiber. The silver loaded viscose fiber is treated with a disodium hydrogen phosphate aqueous solution and then heated under nitrogen at 400 to 600° C. to obtain a silver loaded carbon fiber. The silver loaded carbon fiber is heated under nitrogen and water vapor at 900 to 1,200° C. to obtain the silver loaded activated carbon fiber. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140348946 | Antimicrobial ionomer composition and uses thereof - The invention concerns a polymeric antimicrobial composition, a method of producing the same and the uses thereof. The ionomer composition comprises an amine functional polymer compound reacted with silver halide, optionally together with a stabilizing component, such as an organic substance carrying a sulfonamide functional group. The ionomer composition can be obtained by reacting together (i) at least one polyamine and silver halide and optionally at least one organic stabilizer substance or; (ii) at least one polyamine, at least one non-halide silver salt or silver complex, hydrogen halide and/or alkaline metal halide salt and optionally at least one organic stabilizer substance. The present ionomer composition is suitable for use as an antimicrobial coating, antimicrobial finish, antimicrobial additive and as antimicrobial component for formation of new antimicrobial materials. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140356453 | Ion enhancement - A method and apparatus for treating a body of water to kill microorganisms by enhancing the concentration metal ions therein. The apparatus comprising a dispenser with a first housing having a water accessible compartment containing a source of a N-halohydantoin compound for releasing the N-halohydantoin compound when contacted by the body of water with the at least one N-halohydantoin having the formula: | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140356454 | ANTIBACTERIAL WOUND DRESSING - An antibacterial wound dressing is based on or derived from gel-forming fibres such as carboxymethyl cellulose or alginate fibres having silver ions linked thereto at some but not all of the exchangeable sites such that the distribution of silver ions over the exchangeable sites is substantially uniform. The silvered fibres for the wound dressing can be prepared by contacting an assembly of precursor gel-forming fibres having exchangeable sites under conditions which do not cause irreversible gelling of the fibres with an amount of a solution containing silver ions so as to link silver ions at some but not all of the exchangeable sites, the whole of the assembly of precursor gel-forming fibres being contacted essentially simultaneously with the entire solution containing silver ions. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20150017258 | DIRECT DETECTION OF DISEASE BIOMARKERS IN CLINICAL SPECIMENS USING CATIONIC NANOPARTICLE-BASED ASSAYS & VERSATILE AND GREEN METHODS FOR SYNTHESIS OF ANISOTROPIC SILVER NANOSTRUCTURES - A gold nanoparticle-based assay for the detection of a target molecule, such as Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) RNA in serum samples, that uses positively charged gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) in solution based format. The assay has been tested on 74 serum clinical samples suspected of containing HCV RNA, with 48 and 38 positive and negative samples respectively. The developed assay has a specificity and sensitivity of 96.5% and 92.6% respectively. The results obtained were confirmed by Real-Time PCR, and a concordance of 100% for the negative samples and 89% for the positive samples has been obtained between the Real-Time PCR and the developed AuNPs based assay. Also, a purification method for the HCV RNA has been developed using HCV RNA specific probe conjugated to homemade silica nanoparticles. These silica nanoparticles have been synthesized by modified Stober method. This purification method enhanced the specificity of the developed AuNPs assay. The method can detect a target molecule, such as HCV RNA in serum, by employing modified silica nanoparticles to capture the target from a biological sample followed by detection of the captured target molecule using positively charged AuNPs. The assay is simple, cheap, sensitive and specific. Another aspect of the invention is anisotropic silver nanoparticles and methods of their use. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150030696 | CERAMIC GLAZE HAVING ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTY - An antimicrobial ceramic glazing composition contains one or more antimicrobial agents disposed therein. Methods for making and using the glazing composition are disclosed, as well as substrates having a fired antimicrobial glaze thereon. The antimicrobial agents comprise metallic oxides, with a subset of the disclosed combinations exhibiting synergistic effect in fired glazes. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150044298 | DISINFECTANT COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates generally to disinfectant compositions comprising silver ion water and aloe vera, and methods for their use and preparation thereof. The disinfectant of the present invention possesses useful surface disinfectant qualities against potentially harmful bacteria, algae, fungi, and/or viruses. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150044299 | Oxygenated Antimicrobial Topical Composition - The present invention relates to an antimicrobial topical composition and process for making such composition. The composition comprises of ionic silver, silver nanoparticles, and oxygen, combined within a gel medium and applied topically. The composition optimizes the ionic silver and silver nanoparticle ratio providing for sufficient ionic silver to be delivered as an immediate antimicrobial agent, and sufficient nanoparticle silver to provide time release for conversion to silver ions for continuing antimicrobial effectiveness. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150064278 | Continuous Methods for Treating Liquids and Manufacturing Certain Constituents (e.g., Nanoparticles) in Liquids, Apparatuses and Nanoparticles and Nanoparticle/Liquid Solution(s) Resulting Therefrom - 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. The continuous process causes at least one liquid to flow into, through and out of at least one trough member, such liquid being processed, conditioned and/or effected in said trough member(s). Results include constituents formed in the liquid including micron-sized particles and/or nanoparticles (e.g., metallic-based nanoparticles) of novel size, shape, composition, zeta potential and properties present in a liquid. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150064279 | ANTIBACTERIAL HYBRID LAYER OPERATING AGAINST PATHOGENIC BACTERIAL STRAINS, PARTICULARLY AGAINST THE BACTERIAL STRAIN MRSA, AND A METHOD OF ITS DEVELOPMENT - The invention hereunder concerns an antibacterial hybrid layer operating against pathogenic bacteria, particularly against the bacterial strain MRSA, made up of hybrid polymer resulting from the reaction of 3-(trialkoxysilyl) propyl methacrylate and/or 3-(trialkoxysilyl) propyl acrylate with 3-glycidoxy-propyltrialkoxy-silane, titanium alkoxide and silicon alkoxide with addition of soluble salts of silver, copper and zinc and potentially also with addition of titanium oxide nanoparticles. The hybrid polymer may further also contain addition of soluble salts of chromium (III) and/or vanadium or up to 90 mol. % of 3-(trialkoxysilyl) propyl methacrylate may be replaced with an equimolar mixture of methyl methacrylate and silicon alkoxide and, similarly, up to 90 mol. % of 3-(trialkoxysilyl) propyl acrylate may be replaced with an equimolar mixture of methyl acrylate and silicon alkoxide. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150093453 | Continuous Methods for Treating Liquids and Manufacturing Certain Constituents (e.g., Nanoparticles) in Liquids, Apparatuses and Nanoparticles and Nanoparticle/Liquid Solution(s) Resulting Therefrom - 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) 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. The continuous process causes at least one liquid to flow into, through and out of at least one trough member, such liquid being processed, conditioned and/or effected in said trough member(s). Results include constituents formed in the liquid including micron-sized particles and/or nanoparticles (e.g., metallic-based nanoparticles) of novel size, shape, composition and properties present in a liquid. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150099009 | COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING BIOFILMS AND METHODS FOR USING SAME - Compositions containing a surface active agent and a sub-lethal amount of an antimicrobial agent and methods for using such compositions are provided herein. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150110896 | ANTIMICROBIAL COLLOIDAL SILVER PRODUCTS AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - Gelatinous materials combined with the Colloidal Silver additive to formulate an antimicrobial product having cushioning properties. Embodiments of the present invention can include gelatinous materials selected from a group consisting of thermosetting polymer, Styrene-Ethylene-Butadiene-Styrene polymer (SEBS), Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE), and Polyurethane (PU) gelatin with and without a raised geometry on an outer surface. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150125547 | Surface-active Glasses as Regenerative Anti-fouling Materials - A surface-active glass as regenerative anti-fouling material comprising a surface-active glass with a water-soluble glass matrix. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150147410 | Wound Dressing Comprising Bio-Cellulose and Silver Nanoparticles - 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 μg/100 cm2 or less or about 1000 μg/cm3 or less, and wherein the silver nanoparticles have a localized surface Plasmon resonance maxima of about 600 nm to about 800 nm. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150306055 | ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITION - An antiseptic composition suitable for use on skin and wounds comprising a source of an antimicrobial agent and an agent which disrupts biofilms. More, particularly the invention relates to a composition capable of providing effective antimicrobial activity while at the same time avoiding wound and skin irritation and retardation of wound healing. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150320049 | CLEANING AND SANITIZING WITH ANTIBACTERIAL FILM - A liquid mixture that forms a film on a surface which inhibits the life functions of bacteria. In particular the film may include copper or silver, or a combination thereof, to provide an environment hostile to bacteria and other infectious organisms. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150330020 | Laundry Additive for Providing Antimicrobial Effects to Fabrics and Washing Machine Surfaces - A laundry additive composition is provided that includes at least one zeta potential modifier, a fluoropolymer, a hydrophobic agent with a melting point or glass transition temperature below 100° C., and an antimicrobial active for imparting fabric protection benefits to a fabric, such as improved stain and soil resistance, oil repellency, water repellency, softness, wrinkle and damage resistance, and better hand feel, as well as imparting microbiocidal or microbiostatic properties to the fabric and/or washing machine surfaces. Laundry additive compositions can be used as a pretreatment prior to washing, through soaking a fabric or garment. Alternately, they can be added to a washing treatment liquor that comprises either the wash or rinse cycle of an automatic washing machine, to first provide and then maintain and refresh fabric protection benefits imparted to the fabric. Following use of a first treatment composition, protective benefits are maintained and refreshed by means of a second treatment operation employing a second treatment composition. The second treatment composition may have lower active levels of the protective agents to provide for economical and periodic maintenance of the imparted fabric protection benefits and/or refresh the microbiocidal or microbiostatic properties imparted to fabrics and/or washing machine surfaces. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20150359819 | TOPICAL FORMULATION - The present invention provides a formulation for the topical application to an external portion of a human body which includes the active ingredient of potassium alum. The topical formulation is comprised of potassium alum in a predetermined weight or amount in conjunction with other ingredients to assist in the treatment | 12-17-2015 |
| 20160000088 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SILVER-ION ANTIBACTERIAL LIQUID, SILVER-ION ANTIBACTERIAL LIQUID PRODUCED BY SAID PROCESS, AND SILVER-ION-CONTAINING PRODUCT CONTAINING SAID ANTIBACTERIAL LIQUID - A method for producing silver ion antibacterial liquid containing silver ions eluted from a silver zeolite includes using the silver zeolite, citric acid, and purified water, and implementing a first process comprising weighing the silver zeolite, citric acid, and purified water and taking a blending quantity of each, and then agitating and mixing a blended liquid prepared by blending the silver zeolite, citric acid, and purified water to prepare a mixture liquid, or a second process comprising weighing and taking a blending quantity of each of the above, preparing the mixture liquid mentioned above, and then adding purified water to dilute the mixture liquid and prepare a diluted liquid. The blending ratio of the citric acid to the silver zeolite is 0.9 to 1.5 in the first or second process. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160022735 | Methods and Compositions for Promoting Wound Healing - The present invention provides methods and compositions that use the combination of Tris and EDTA to inhibit the growth of microorganisms at the site of a wound or burn, and/or to promote the healing of a wound or burn, and/or to reduce the sensation of pain at the site of a wound or burn. The amount of Tris and EDTA applied to a wound or burn can be selected to achieve one or more of the foregoing effects. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160066581 | SILVER ION SOLUTION AGRICULTURAL FORMULATIONS - Silver ion solutions for use in agricultural spray formulations prepared for use in agricultural environs as an effective anti-bacterial spray, without environmentally hazardous or undesirable phytotoxicity. An iodine solution, a lime juice or a cranberry juice adjunct may be added to the silver ion solution in deionized water, to increase efficacy, especially in the ultra-low concentration range of the solution from parts per billion to parts per trillion of silver ion. The organically certifiable silver ion agricultural solution is applied externally to an agricultural commodity in the orchard or field, such as apples, cherries, pears, or any other fruit or vegetable. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160101130 | SILVER NANOPLATE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods for preparing high optical density solutions of nanoplates, such as silver nanoplates or silver platelet nanoparticles, and to nanoparticles, solutions and substrates prepared by said methods. The process can include the addition of stabilizing agents (e.g., chemical or biological agents bound or otherwise linked to the nanoparticle surface) that stabilize the nanoparticle before, during, and/or after concentration, thereby allowing for the production of a stable, high optical density solution of silver nanoplates. The process can also include increasing the concentration of silver nanoplates within the solution, and thus increasing the solution optical density. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160106093 | ANTIBACTERIAL CRYOGEL AND POROUS HYDROGEL, THEIR PREPARATION METHOD, AND THEIR USE FOR DISINFECTING WATER - The invention relates to an antibacterial cryogel, its preparation method, and its use for disinfecting water. The invention further relates to an antibacterial porous hydrogel. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160106107 | Compositions and Methods for Treating Microorganism - The invention is a method and composition for treating biofilm using a high valency silver ion. In preferred embodiments of the invention, the anti-biofilm agent is used to preserve, disinfect or treat plant material, including seeds, leaves, stems, vessels, flowers, roots and fruits, and any surface, particularly disinfecting work or processing surfaces and seed or plant surfaces; in anti-microbial coatings; and in treating human, plant, and animal diseases and conditions | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160106638 | Low alcohol content disinfection foams - Disinfection foam having low levels of alcohol, comprising at least water, foaming agent, and polymeric type silver ion source, and a method of manufacturing the same. The present antimicrobial foams are especially suitable for hand sanitizer foams, shaving foams, dry cleansing foams for full body, leave on shampoos, face cleansing foams and multipurpose dry cleaning | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160114003 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING COLLAGEN AND SODIUM HYALURONATE - The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising collagen and hyaluronic acid, and optionally containing silver. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160143286 | ANTIMICROBIAL PHT COATINGS - Antimicrobial materials and methods for making antimicrobial materials are described herein. Antimicrobial materials and antimicrobial material precursors are formed from hexahydrotriazine and/or a hemiaminal material and a non-fouling material and adhesive material may be incorporated into the antimicrobial materials and antimicrobial material precursors. The hexahydrotriazine and/or hemiaminal material may be made from a diamine and an aldehyde. Metal ions are also incorporated into the antimicrobial material precursors to form an antimicrobial material. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160143291 | STRENGTHENED GLASS WITH BIOCIDAL PROPERTY - 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 Bi | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160143294 | Anti-Microbial Compositions and Methods - A self-cleaning composition includes a metal oxide and, optionally, a second metal oxide. The self-cleaning composition can include an antimicrobial agent. The self-cleaning composition can be applied to a surface by electrostatic spraying. The self-cleaning composition and a composition including an antimicrobial agent can be applied to a surface either sequentially or simultaneously. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160157495 | BIOACTIVE ACID AGRICHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS AND USE THEREOF - A method of controlling pathogenic | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160174563 | Bromate suppression | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160184221 | TOPICAL ANTIBIOTIC FORMULATIONS - There are disclosed topical silver(II) antibiotic formulations. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20160184357 | Methods and Compositions for Promoting Wound Healing - The present invention provides methods and compositions that use the combination of Tris and EDTA to inhibit the growth of microorganisms at the site of a wound or burn, and/or to promote the healing of a wound or burn, and/or to reduce the sensation of pain at the site of a wound or burn. The amount of Tris and EDTA applied to a wound or burn can be selected to achieve one or more of the foregoing effects. | 06-30-2016 |
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