Polymer foams, polyurethane foams, laminates, polymer coatings, or polyurethane coatings may comprise antimicrobial particles, flame-retardant articles, or combinations thereof. The antimicrobial polymer foams, laminates, polyurethane foams, polymer coatings, or polyurethane coatings may include a mixture of at least one antimicrobial metal compound and at least one synergistic compound. These articles may further include at least one pH adjuvant that creates an acidic environment within or exterior to the composition. It has been surprisingly found that these components create a synergistic relationship within a composition that provides a more tailored antimicrobial polymeric composition or article.
The antimicrobial compositions such as antimicrobial masterbatch, powders, liquid dispersions may include a mixture of at least one antimicrobial metal compound and at least one synergistic compound. For example, the antimicrobial composition may comprise at least one antimicrobial metal compound and a boric compound blended into a masterbatch, a mixture of powders, or a liquid dispersion. The composition may further include at least one pH adjuvant that creates an acidic environment within or exterior to the composition. It has been surprisingly found that these components create a synergistic relationship within a composition that provides a more tailored antimicrobial polymeric composition or article.
A01N 25/08 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests containing solids as carriers or diluents
The antimicrobial fibers, yarns, and textiles may include a mixture of at least one antimicrobial metal compound and at least one synergistic compound. For example, the antimicrobial fibers, yarns, and textiles may comprise at least one antimicrobial metal compound and a boric compound blended into a masterbatch, a mixture of powders, or a liquid dispersion. The c antimicrobial fibers, yarns, and textiles may further include at least one pH adjuvant that creates an acidic environment within or exterior to the composition. It has been surprisingly found that these components create a synergistic relationship within a composition that provides a more tailored antimicrobial polymeric composition or article.
Molded polymeric articles, extruded polymeric articles, and polymeric films or coating include a mixture of at least one antimicrobial metal compound and at least one synergistic compound. For example, the molded polymeric articles, extruded polymeric articles, and polymeric films or coating may comprise at least one antimicrobial metal compound and a boric compound blended into a masterbatch, a mixture of powders, or a liquid dispersion. These polymeric articles may further include at least one pH adjuvant that creates an acidic environment within or exterior to the composition. It has been surprisingly found that these components create a synergistic relationship within a composition that provides a more tailored antimicrobial polymeric composition or article.
Antimicrobial polyurethane film, coatings, and fabric articles and compositions may include a mixture of at least one antimicrobial metal compound and at least one synergistic compound. Antimicrobial polyurethane film, coatings, and fabric articles and compositions may further include at least one pH adjuvant that creates an acidic environment within or exterior to the composition. It has been surprisingly found that these components create a synergistic relationship within a composition that provides a more tailored antimicrobial polymeric composition or article.
D06N 3/14 - Artificial leather, oilcloth, or like material obtained by covering fibrous webs with macromolecular material, e.g. resins, rubber or derivatives thereof with macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds with polyurethanes
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 5/24 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer
D06M 15/564 - Polyureas, polyurethanes or other polymers having ureide or urethane linksPrecondensation products forming them
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ANTIMICROBIAL THERMOSET POLYMERS, ADHESIVES, AND CURABLE COATINGS COMPRISING A SYNERGISTIC BLEND OF COMPONENTS
The antimicrobial adhesives, uncured thermoset polymers, thermoset polymers, polyurethanes, and epoxy resins or resin components molded or extruded article, adhesives, and binders, such as binders for engineered wood products, may include a mixture of at least one antimicrobial metal compound and at least one synergistic compound. The composition may further include at least one pH adjuvant that creates an acidic environment within or exterior to the composition. It has been surprisingly found that these components create a synergistic relationship within a composition that provides a more tailored antimicrobial polymeric composition or article.
Devices used to absorb bodily fluids include, but are not limited to, diapers, incontinence devices, feminine hygiene products, or wound dressings, for example. Certain embodiments of these devices are produced from a top sheet, an absorbent core, and back sheet. Embodiments of the top sheet have a nonwoven polymeric sheet having both water insoluble and water soluble urease inhibiting compounds. The water insoluble and water soluble urease inhibiting compounds may be copper compounds. For example, the nonwoven polymeric top sheet have polymeric fibers and the polymeric fibers include a plurality of first particles of water insoluble copper compounds that release at least one of Cu+ ions and Cu++ ions upon contact with a body fluid embedded in the polymeric fibers and water soluble copper compounds on the surface of the polymeric fibers. The devices also include water insoluble urease inhibiting compounds within the absorbent core.
A61F 13/15 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators
Polymeric articles having improved antimicrobial, antiviral, and antifungal properties and/or other improved properties obtainable from embedding particles in polymers are described. The articles may have a plurality of first particles that provide a desired first desired property to the article and a plurality of second particles that provide a desired second desired property to the article. In some cases, the particles may comprise or consist essentially of at least one of water soluble and water insoluble copper compounds that release at least one of Cu+ ions and Cu++ ions upon contact with a fluid. The polymeric articles may have different properties and efficacy based upon the chemical composition, the size, shape, and location of the combination of particles in the article.
Polymeric articles including fibers, films, and solid surfaces may be produced with improved properties by embedding particles within the article. The particles may be any particle that imparts desired properties to the fiber, film, or solid surface. Methods of selecting the particle size based upon the desired properties of the article such as the fiber diameter, film thickness, efficacy such as antimicrobial activity of the article, and/or article compositions are also described. For example, fibers having improved antimicrobial, antiviral, and antifungal properties are described. The articles having antimicrobial, antiviral, and antifungal properties may comprise a plurality of particles comprising water insoluble copper compounds that release at least one of Cu+ ions and Cu++ ions upon contact with a fluid. The average particle size or the particle size range is selected based upon the diameter of the fiber or thickness of the film to be produced.
A01N 25/08 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests containing solids as carriers or diluents
D06M 101/30 - Synthetic polymers consisting of macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
D06M 101/18 - Synthetic fibres consisting of macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
Antimicrobial polyurethanes and methods of producing an antimicrobial polyurethane may comprise mixing a plurality of hydrophobic antimicrobial metal compound particles to the reaction mixture. The reaction mixture may comprise a polyol and an isocyanate. The method may comprise mixing the polyol with the plurality of hydrophobic copper oxide particles to produce a polyol slurry and, subsequently, mixing the polyol slurry with an isocyanate to form a polyurethane foam. Other polyurethane articles and methods may be utilized.
A masterbatch may be blended with virgin polymer to add desired color or other properties to the virgin polymer prior to further processing. Methods and processes for producing an antimicrobial and/or antiviral polymeric masterbatch that may be used to add antimicrobial, antiviral and/or antifungal properties to a virgin polymer without significantly degrading the properties of the virgin polymer. The masterbatch may be extruded into pellets or formed into other particles for subsequent blending with the virgin polymer to add antimicrobial and antiviral properties to the polymeric materials. The method includes a heat treatment after compounding the base polymer with the antimicrobial, antiviral and/or antifungal are compounded together. The heat treatment comprises heating the masterbatch blend to a temperature between the glass transition temperature a nd the melting point of the base polymer.
03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
22 - Rope, netting, tents, awnings, sails and sacks; padding and stuffing materials
23 - Yarns and threads for textile use
24 - Textiles and textile goods
25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
Goods & Services
(1) Beauty eye masks
(2) Paper and cellulose diapers for children and adults; textile diapers
(3) Disposable and reusable clothing for medical and surgical purposes, namely gowns; medical gowns; surgical gowns
(4) Fibers for textile use
(5) Yarns, threads
(6) Table covers; bed covers, namely sheets; medical bedding and linen, namely, bed covers, bed sheet sets, bed sheets, bed skirts, bedspreads, bed throws, blankets, sheets, pillow covers, pillow protectors, pillow cases, cloth towels, bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths, all of the aforementioned for use in hospitals, long term care facilities and home care facilities; bed linen for use in hospitals, long term care facilities, and home care facilities
(7) Pillowcases
(8) Disposable and reusable clothing, namely shirts; stockings; t-shirts; sports bras; shirts; leggings; capris; tank tops; pants; tights; hooded sweat shirts; shirts; shoes and shoe linings
(9) Socks; gloves
The present invention relates to a drawn antimicrobial, such as an antibacterial, antiparasitic and antiviral polymeric fiber and materials containing same, wherein the fiber is a polymeric fiber containing cuprous iodide particles dispersed therein of about 0.50 to about 2.0 micron in size. The invention also provides processes for preparing such fibers and fiber-based materials.
The present invention relates to an antimicrobial and antiviral polymeric drawn fiber and polymeric fiber-based materials comprising same, wherein the drawn fiber is a polymer fiber containing cuprous oxide particles dispersed therein, with particle size ranges from about 0.25 to about 0.65 micron. The invention also relates to processes for preparing the same.
Provided is an antimicrobial non-isotactic polymer based hard or semi-flexible surface in a thermoset and/or thermoplastic resin matrix wherein the active antimicrobial ingredient is copper oxide! Processes for preparing the same and applications thereof are also described. The invention is directed to polymeric solid panels and slab possessing and polymer resin treatments imparting antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and sporicidal properties.
C08L 33/00 - Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and only one being terminated by only one carboxyl radical, or of salts, anhydrides, esters, amides, imides, or nitriles thereofCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
C08L 63/00 - Compositions of epoxy resinsCompositions of derivatives of epoxy resins
C08L 67/00 - Compositions of polyesters obtained by reactions forming a carboxylic ester link in the main chainCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
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COSMETIC SKIN CARE COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING INSOLUBLE COPPER OXIDE
The invention relates to a composition formulated for topical application for the prevention, mitigation or abrogation of skin aging or skin imperfections in a subject. The composition comprises an insoluble copper oxide as a primary active ingredient therein, wherein said insoluble copper oxide is present at a concentration of between about 0.15 % - about 0.75% w/w, the insoluble copper oxide is present as particles ranging in a size of from between about 0.5 to about 10 microns or a combination thereof.
03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
23 - Yarns and threads for textile use
24 - Textiles and textile goods
25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
Goods & Services
(1) Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus, instruments, articles and installations, namely wipes
(2) Wipes, tissues and rags
(3) Pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment of infections and contagious diseases in the form of gels, creams, powders and capsules; veterinary preparations, namely adhesive bandages, gauze and creams; sanitary products, namely protective pads, panty gussets, sanitary pads and creams; hygienic products, namely gauze, panty gussets, sanitary pads, adhesive bandages, and creams; disinfectants; materials for dressings, namely gauze, adhesive bandages, medical plasters, creams and monolithic films; bandages; anti-bacterial materials with an anti microbial quality for medical use; preparations for the destruction of vermin; fungicides and herbicides for medical use; diagnostic preparations and kits for medical and veterinary purposes comprised of gauze, adhesive bandages, disposable garments, creams, adhesives and tapes; chemical preparations for medical and veterinary purposes, namely copper oxide, cupric oxide and cuprous oxide; reagents for medical or veterinary purposes; adhesives for medical and veterinary use for binding wounds
(4) Paper and cellulose diapers for children and adults; feminine hygiene pads
(5) Textile diapers
(6) Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus, instruments, articles and installations, namely gauze, adhesive bandages, wipes; apparatus, instruments, articles and installations used for medical diagnosis and testing, namely, gauze, adhesive bandages; sponges for contraceptive use
(7) Wipes, tissues and rags
(8) Diagnostic preparations and kits for medical and veterinary purposes comprised of clips
(9) Stationery, namely nose pads
(10) Dental preparations namely chewing pads; hygienic products, namely sutures; materials for dressings, namely cast-liners; diagnostic preparations and kits for medical and veterinary purposes comprised of sutures, masks; clothing, footwear, headgear masks, fabrics and towels for surgical use, namely, scrubs, gowns, hats, caps, gloves, foot coverings; latex medical gloves; infusions, namely plasma and blood component bags; air purification preparations, namely woven and non woven filters for medical and surgical purposes; impregnated platforms, cloths and towels containing disinfectant preparations made of paper and/or cardboard for medical and veterinary use, namely disposable garments, hospital scrubs and gowns, sheets, pillowcases, foot coverings, hats and gloves; filtering components for medical use, namely filters, bags, tubing and valves for filtering air, blood, plasma, serum, dialysis, water and milk
(11) Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus, instruments, articles and installations, namely scrubs, drapes, catheters, tubes, sponges, brushes, tubing, bags, valves, and ostomy and urinary collection systems and parts, fittings and accessories therefor, namely plasma and blood component bags, tugging, valves, piping and storage containers; apparatus, instruments, articles and installations used for medical diagnosis and testing, namely disposable and reusable clothing, sheets, pillowcases, robes, shoe covers, hats, plasma and blood component bags, patient drapes and blankets; sutures; condoms, and diaphragms for contraceptive use; filtering products for medical and surgical purposes, namely woven and knit textile and non woven polymeric plasma and blood component bags, ostomy and urinary collection systems, and blood and milk filters; disposable and reusable clothing for medical and surgical purposes, namely scrubs, drapes, gowns, masks, sheets, pillowcases, foot coverings, hats and gloves; bags for storage and transport of contaminated items.
(12) Toilet gloves, namely non-latex gloves for medical use
(13) Surgical dress
(14) Impregnated platforms, cloths and towels containing disinfectant preparations made of paper and/or cardboard for medical and veterinary use, namely pet boxes
(15) Disposable food containers and food wraps; printed matter, namely food packaging; paper tablecloths, paper mats, paper napkins paper handkerchiefs, paper wipes, paper towels, paper tissues and toilet paper; stationery, namely paper used in hospitals for examination tables, prescription pads, hand washing tissues and absorbent pads; and teaching materials, namely note pads and instructional manuals
(16) Wipes, tissues and rags
(17) Bed and table covers, namely pillows
(18) Dental preparations namely tooth picks, dental floss, toothbrushes, brush bristles
(19) Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus, instruments, articles and installations, namely floss
(20) Wipes, tissues and rags
(21) Yarns and threads for textile use, polyester yarns and threads; nylon yarns and threads; yarns and threads for weaving; knitted yarns and threads; semi-synthetic fibre yarns and threads; and yarns and threads for sewing.
(22) Paper bed covers
(23) Cloth, namely woven and non woven and knitted textile fabrics; bed and table covers, namely sheets, pillowcases, blankets, duvet covers, bed spreads, tablecloths, textile placemats, textile napkins, mattress covers; towels, handkerchiefs, cloths; waterproof mattress covers; shrouds; filtering products made of textiles for mitigating dust mites; fitted toilet lid covers made of fabric; shower curtains; curtains; unfitted fabric furniture covers; and sleeping bags
(24) Bedclothes, namely pajamas, robes, gowns, gloves, socks and stockings, foot coverings and hats
(25) Disposable and reusable clothing, namely socks, stockings, underwear, panties, bathing suits, panty gussets, bras, T-shirts, undershirts, pants, shirts, sweat suits, gloves, jackets, robes, lab coats, nurse uniforms, medical uniforms, military uniforms, uniforms for personnel in the food industry, aprons, sleeves and robes; footwear, namely shoes, slippers, shoe coverings and shoe linings; headgear, namely hats, caps and disposable head coverings
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
23 - Yarns and threads for textile use
24 - Textiles and textile goods
25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
Goods & Services
Pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment of infections and contagious diseases; veterinary preparations; sanitary products; dental preparations; hygienic products, in particular, feminine hygiene products; disinfectants; materials for dressings; bandages; plasters; anti-bacterial materials; preparations for the destruction of vermin; fungicides and herbicides; diagnostic preparations and kits for medical and veterinary purposes; chemical preparations for medical and veterinary purposes; reagents for medical or veterinary purposes; infusions; adhesives for medical and veterinary use; air-purification preparations; sanitary towels; neither of these goods in connection with medicated or non-medicated skin and hand cleansing preparations. Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus, instruments, articles and installations; parts, fittings and accessories therefor; apparatus, instruments, articles and installations used for medical diagnosis and testing; the aforementioned goods with exception of X-ray films and X-ray-apparatus; orthopedic articles; suture materials; condoms; diaphragms; bags and containers for blood; disposable clothing for medical and surgical purposes; clothing, footwear, headgear, masks for surgical and medical use; medical gloves; fabrics for surgical and medical use, namely bedding, linens, gowns for surgical and medical use; filtering products for liquids and/or gas for medical use, namely, woven and non-woven fabric and textile items, infusion bags and other bags made of nylon, polymers of all kinds and/or natural or artificial fibers; disposable paper gowns used for medical, surgical and veterinary purposes; neither of these goods in connection with medicated or non-medicated skin and hand cleansing preparations. Diapers of paper and/or cellulose; paper and cardboard products included in class 16; printed matter; paper bedclothes, tablecloths, mats; napkins, masks, handkerchiefs and towels; paper tissues; toilet paper; plastic materials for packing; stationery; instructional and teaching materials (except apparatus); paper and cardboard products for medical, surgical and veterinary use, namely, disposable bedding, linens, towels and tissues. Natural and synthetic latex. Yarns and threads for textile use; polyester yarns and threads; nylon yarns and threads; yams and threads for weaving; knitted yarns and threads; synthetic yarns and threads; yarns and threads for sewing. Textiles and textile goods not included in other classes; bedclothes; bed and table covers; mattress covers; blankets; towels; toilet gloves; textile tissues and handkerchiefs; cloth; waterproof mattress cover; shrouds; filtering products made of textiles; toilet covers; shower curtains; curtains; furniture covers; sleeping bags. Clothing, footwear; headgear; gloves; diapers of textile.
