Abstract:
Gelatinous foam, coated paper, fabric, and polymer materials combined with the Colloidal Silver or Gold additive to formulate products with antimicrobial surfaces. Some 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 and in any shape. The various embodiments include coated polymer sheets, polymer trays, bamboo and/or cotton towels and fabric, polymer foam, or polymer mats containing nano-silver or nano-gold in an scheduled and organized manner (with input/requests from the customer) to create permanent or semi-permanent anti-microbial surfaces.

Description:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
       [0001]    This application is a Divisional Application of U.S. non-provisional application Ser. No. 13/334,290, entitled ANTIMICROBIAL COLLOIDAL SILVER AND GOLD PRODUCTS AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME filed on Dec. 22, 2011, which claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/426,614, entitled ANTIMICROBIAL COLLOIDAL SILVER AND GOLD PRODUCTS AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME filed on Dec. 23, 2010, both are incorporated herein by reference. 
     
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
       [0002]    The present invention is related generally to the field of antimicrobial products, and in particular antimicrobial gel, foam, fabric, coated paper, and polymer products having colloidal silver or gold additives. 
       BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0003]    In the areas of physical fitness and personal hygiene, the current technology has not addressed the need for substantially sterile surfaces on physical fitness equipment, facilities, and areas where a user&#39;s personal items are placed. Those surfaces can be soft or hard, made of gelatinous, foam, coated paper, fabrics or polymer materials, and permanent or temporary or removable. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0004]    One aspect of the present invention includes gelatinous or foam materials combined with the Colloidal Silver or Gold 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. The foam can be any commercially available foam product including, but not limited to, Polystyrene and Polyurethane. Another aspect of the present invention includes coated paper that may be any commercially available paper product coated with any commercially available paper coating, including but not limited to polyester. Yet another aspect of the present invention includes fabric that may include, but is not limited to bamboo, cotton, and/or polyester with industrial dye. Other polymer products may be made out of polypropylene or other similar polymers 
         [0005]    For a better understanding of the present invention, together with other and further objects thereof, reference is made to the accompanying drawings and detailed description. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0006]    The present invention is illustratively shown and described in reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: 
           [0007]      FIG. 1  is a top view of an exemplary embodiment of a flat mat of the present invention, which has a top surface with a plurality semi-circular projections arranged in rows on a flat surface; 
           [0008]      FIG. 2  is a end view of the exercise pad of  FIG. 1 ; 
           [0009]      FIGS. 3 and 4  are perspective views of an embodiment of the flat mat of  FIG. 1 ; 
           [0010]      FIG. 5  is an end view of the flat mat of the embodiment of  FIG. 1  rolled with ends attached thereto; 
           [0011]      FIG. 6  is a perspective view of the roller flat mat of  FIG. 5  rotated in a counter-clockwise position; 
           [0012]      FIG. 7  is a perspective view of the roller flat mat of  FIG. 5  rotated in a clockwise position; 
           [0013]      FIG. 8  is a side view of the roller flat mat of  FIG. 5 ; 
           [0014]      FIG. 9  is a perspective view of another embodiment of the present invention for an exercise roller, which has an outer surface with a plurality semi-circular projections arranged in rows and an insert therein having opposing ends without semi-circular projections; 
           [0015]      FIG. 10  is a perspective view of the exercise roller of  FIG. 9  rotated counter-clockwise; 
           [0016]      FIG. 11  is an end view of the exercise roller of  FIG. 9 ; 
           [0017]      FIG. 12  is a side view of the exercise roller of  FIG. 9 ; 
           [0018]      FIG. 13  is a side view of another embodiment of the present invention for an exercise roller, which has an outer surface with a plurality of semi-circular projections arranged in rows and an insert therein having semi-circular projections in proximity of the outer edges of the present invention; 
           [0019]      FIG. 14  is an end view of the exercise roller of  FIG. 13 ; 
           [0020]      FIG. 15A  is a side view of the present invention in the form of a flat mat without a plurality of semi-circular projections arranged in rows; 
           [0021]      FIG. 15B  is a perspective view of the flat mat of  FIG. 15A ; 
           [0022]      FIG. 16A  is a side view of the flat mat in the form of a block without a plurality of semi-circular projections arranged in rows; 
           [0023]      FIG. 16B  is a perspective view of the block of  FIG. 16A ; 
           [0024]      FIG. 17  is a perspective view of the present invention in the form of a Pilates mat with a plurality of semi-circular projections arranged in rows; 
           [0025]      FIG. 18A  is a top view of an alternative embodiment of a flat mat illustrating an alternative projection with a square base section having side that rise to form a semi-circular top section; and 
           [0026]      FIG. 18B  is a side view of the alternative embodiment of  FIG. 18A ; and 
           [0027]      FIG. 19  is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment shaped in the form of a wedge; 
           [0028]      FIG. 20A  is a top view of an antimicrobial towel; and 
           [0029]      FIG. 20B  is an isometric view of the embodiment of  FIG. 20A ; 
           [0030]      FIG. 21A  is a top view of an antimicrobial tray for food, personal hygiene items, or personal instruments; and 
           [0031]      FIG. 21B  is an isometric view of the alternative embodiment of  FIG. 21A . 
           [0032]      FIG. 22A  is a top view of a rectangular antimicrobial sheet; 
           [0033]      FIG. 22B  is an isometric view of the embodiment of  FIG. 22A ; 
           [0034]      FIG. 23A  is a top view of an oval antimicrobial sheet; 
           [0035]      FIG. 23B  is an isometric view of the alternative embodiment of  FIG. 23A ; 
           [0036]      FIG. 24A  is a top view of an antimicrobial bench liner; 
           [0037]      FIG. 24B  is an isometric view of the alternative antimicrobial bench liner of  FIG. 24A ; 
           [0038]      FIG. 25A-B  is a top view of an antimicrobial chair arm liner; 
           [0039]      FIG. 25C-D  is an isometric view of the alternative antimicrobial chair arm liner of  FIG. 25A-B , respectively; 
           [0040]      FIG. 26A  is a top view of an antimicrobial drawer liner; 
           [0041]      FIG. 26B  is an isometric view of the alternative antimicrobial drawer liner of  FIG. 26A ; 
           [0042]      FIG. 27A  is a top view of an antimicrobial place mat; 
           [0043]      FIG. 27B  is an isometric view of the alternative antimicrobial place mat of  FIG. 27A ; 
           [0044]      FIG. 28A  is a front view of an antimicrobial seat back cover; 
           [0045]      FIG. 28B  is a top view of an antimicrobial seat bottom cover; 
           [0046]      FIG. 28C  is an isometric view of the alternative antimicrobial seat covers of  FIG. 28A-B ; 
           [0047]      FIG. 29A-B  is a top view of an antimicrobial shower liner; 
           [0048]      FIG. 30A-B  is a top view of antimicrobial table clothes; 
           [0049]      FIG. 30C-D  is an isometric view of the alternative antimicrobial seat covers of  FIG. 30A-B , respectively; and 
           [0050]      FIGS. 31A-B  are pictorial views of one embodiment of the non-hemispheric spherical cap projection of the present invention. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       [0051]    As used herein in the specification and claims, including as used in the examples and unless otherwise expressly specified, all numbers may be read as if prefaced by the word “about”, even if the term does not expressly appear. Also, any numerical range recited herein is intended to include all sub-ranges subsumed therein. 
         [0052]    The phrase “cross-linked network” means the one polymer chain is linked or bonded to another polymer chain. 
         [0053]    The phrase “monolithic structure” means a solid, single part and not an assembly of two or more components. 
         [0054]    The phrase “comprehensively suspended colloidal silver or gold” means silver or gold particulates are suspended evenly throughout the gel or foam, coated paper, fabric or other polymer material or suspended unevenly but along a target surface, such as the outer surface, of the gel or foam, coated paper, fabric or other polymer material, all of which provides sufficient antimicrobial protection for its intended purpose. 
         [0055]    One embodiment of the present invention comprises a gelatinous material with a colloidal silver additive (alternatively, a colloidal gold additive) suspended substantially evenly within the gelatin material. The colloidal silver additive concentration is about 200 to about 2000 PPM depending on customer bacteria kill percentage requirements. The gelatinous material can either be a thermosetting polymer, Styrene-Ethylene-Butadiene-Styrene polymer (SEBS), Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE), or Polyurethane (PU) gelatin. The thermo-reversible solid material is composed of a liquid organic phased entrapped in a three-dimensionally cross-linked network. The solubility of the liquid organic can add elasticity to a product creating a jelly-like substance or gelatinous material. The combination of organic material plus SEBS material creates a thermoplastic elastomer. The polymers will be used in a final form in hardness and softness ranging from 0 to 40 on the shore A scale and harder consistencies on the Shore DD Scale from 0 to 80. The range of the TPE Gels will be from 0 to 40 on the 00 scale of measurement (Durometer). For the purpose of illustration, one embodiment of the gelatinous material is: 
         [0056]    Substance A: Polymeric Methylene diphenyl di-isocyanate (MDI) 100%; 
         [0057]    Substance B: 265 Molecular weight (Mw) polyether triol 100%; 
         [0058]    Ratio A:B about 1:1; 
         [0059]    Shore D about 80; and 
         [0060]    Anti-microbial Colloidal silver or gold concentration of about 200 to about 2000 PPM. 
         [0061]    One embodiment of the present invention is illustrated in  FIGS. 1-8  illustrates a flat mat  2  and examples of its possible adaptable configurations. 
         [0062]      FIG. 1  is a top view of an exemplary embodiment being a flat mat  2  of the present invention; which has a top surface  4  with a plurality of semi-circular or non-hemispheric spherical cap projections  6  arranged in rows  8  on a flat surface  10 .  FIG. 2  is an end view of the flat mat  2  of  FIG. 1 .  FIGS. 3 and 4  are perspective views of an embodiment of flat mat  2  of  FIG. 1  illustrating cutout  12  along width  14  of bottom surface  16  at end  18  and cutout  20  along width  14  of top surface  10  at opposing end  22 .  FIGS. 3 and 4  illustrate top surface cutout  20  having length  24  and depth  26  substantially the same dimensions as bottom surface cutout  12  with length  28  and depth  30 , respectively, such that when flat mat  2  is rolled into a substantially circular form having a diameter  35 , as shown in  FIG. 5 , end  18  and opposing end  20  are received into top surface cutout  20  and bottom surface cutout  12 , respectively. Another acceptable embodiment of ends  18 ,  22  is any combination of cutout depths  26 , or end thicknesses  32 ,  34  with a sum total thickness approximately equivalent to flat mat thickness  36 . Ends  18 ,  22  are removably attachable by any suitable attachment mechanism such as hook/loop, adhesive, male/female snaps, and clamps such that a first end attachment mechanism cooperates with a second end attachment mechanism to hold end  18  and opposing end  22  together. 
         [0063]    With regards to non-hemispheric spherical cap projections  6 , a spherical cap  130  as shown in  FIG. 31  is a portion of a sphere  132  cut off by a plane  134 . If the plane  134  passes through the center of the sphere, so that the height h of the cap  130  is equal to the radius r of the sphere  132 , then the spherical cap  130  is called a hemisphere. If the plane  134  does not pass through the center c of the sphere  132 , so that the height h of the cap  130  is not equal to the radius r of the sphere  132 , then the spherical cap  130  is a non-hemisphere. 
         [0064]    If the radius of the sphere is r, the radius of the base b (along plane  134 ) of the cap is a, and the height of the cap is h, then the volume of the spherical cap is: 
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         [0065]    and the curved surface area of the spherical cap is: 
         [0066]    A=2πrh. 
         [0067]    The parameters a, h and r are not independent: 
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         [0069]    Note also that in the upper hemisphere of the diagram, h=r−√{square root over (r 2 −a 2 )}, and in the lower hemisphere h=r+√{square root over (r 2 −a 2 )}; hence in either hemisphere a=√{square root over (h(2r−h))} and so an alternative expression for the volume is 
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         [0070]    Now returning to  FIG. 31B  that illustrates pad thickness T, the spacing S between projections, height h, radius a of the base b, where 2a is the diameter of base b. Spacing S and height h are both less than radius a of the base b, where 2a is the diameter of base b. 
         [0071]      FIG. 6  is a perspective view of the flat mat  2  in a rolled configuration as illustrated in  FIG. 5  rotated in a counter-clockwise position. 
         [0072]      FIG. 7  is a perspective view of the flat mat  2  in a rolled configuration as illustrated in  FIG. 5  rotated in a clockwise position. 
         [0073]      FIG. 8  is a side view of the flat mat  2  in a rolled configuration as illustrated in  FIG. 5 . 
         [0074]    Another embodiment of the present invention is an exercise roller  38  illustrated in  FIGS. 9-12  showing flat mat  2  wrapped around an insert  40  connecting at overlapping end section  50  of ends  18 ,  22  and the end attachment mechanisms are engaged to enclose insert  40  within flat mat  2 .  FIG. 9  is a perspective view of embodiment  38  of the present invention, which has an top or outer surface  4  with a plurality semi-circular projections  6  arranged in rows  8  and an insert  40  therein having opposing ends  42 ,  44  without semi-circular or non-hemispheric spherical cap projections  6 .  FIG. 10  is a perspective view of exercise roller  38  of  FIG. 9  rotated counter-clockwise.  FIG. 11  is an end view of exercise roller  38  of  FIG. 9  showing end surface  52 .  FIG. 12  is a side view of exercise roller  38  of  FIG. 9  illustrating length  51  of insert  40  relative to width  14  of flat mat  2 . Insert  40  can be constructed of foam or styro-foam. Diameter  48  of insert  40  is substantially equivalent to length  46  of semi-circular projection portion of flat mat  2  (see  FIG. 1 ) plus overlapping end section  50 , which is the longer of either top surface cutout length  24  or bottom surface cutout length  28 , or diameter  35 . Length  51  of insert  40  can be substantially equal to or greater than width  14  of flat mat  2 .  FIG. 12  illustrates length  51  being greater than width  14 . The embodiment where length  51  equals width  14 , which effectively eliminates opposing ends  42 ,  44  without semi-circular projections  6 , such that ends  52  are substantially adjacent to semi-circular projections  6 . 
         [0075]    Yet another embodiment of the present invention is a monolithic exercise roller  54  illustrated in  FIGS. 13-14  showing a cylinder  53  having diameter  57  that can be constructed of foam, styro-foam, TPE, SEBS, PU and Urethane Gels, as well as silicone materials, with Colloidal Silver additives suspended therein. Outer surface  56  of cylinder  53  has raised geometry  58  that traverses the entire circumference  55  in various dimensional shapes and designs including but not limited to raised semi-circular bumps or projections as shown in  FIGS. 13-14  in close proximity of and adjacent to the outer edges  62 ,  64 . This monolithic structure eliminates the need to wrap a substrate with the Colloidal Silver suspended therein around the perimeter of the cylinder. 
         [0076]    Yet another embodiment of the present invention is a monolithic exercise roller  54  illustrated in  FIGS. 13-14  showing a cylinder  53  having diameter  57  that can be constructed of foam, styro-foam, TPE, SEBS, PU and Urethane Gels, as well as silicone materials, with Colloidal Silver additives suspended therein. Outer surface  56  of cylinder  53  has raised geometry  58  that traverses the entire circumference  55  in various dimensional shapes and designs including but not limited to raised semi-circular bumps or projections as shown in  FIGS. 13-14  in close proximity of and adjacent to the outer edges  62 ,  64 . This monolithic structure eliminates the need to wrap a substrate with the Colloidal Silver suspended therein around the perimeter of the cylinder. 
         [0077]    Examples of flat mat  2  can have total lengths defined as the sum of top surface cutout length  24 , bottom surface cutout length  28 , and semi-circular projection portion length  46  about 18 inches to about 26 inches. Flat mat  2  can have widths about 14 inches to about 40 inches. However, lengths and widths longer or shorter are acceptable. 
         [0078]    Examples of the exercise rollers  38 ,  54  can have lengths about 14 inches to about 40 inches and diameters about 6 inches to about 8 inches. However, lengths longer or shorter and diameters larger or smaller are acceptable. 
         [0079]      FIG. 15A  is a side view of the present invention in the form of a flat mat  66  without a plurality of semi-circular projections arranged in rows.  FIG. 15B  is a perspective view of the flat mat  66 . 
         [0080]      FIG. 16A  is a side view of the present invention in the form of a block  68  without a plurality of semi-circular projections arranged in rows.  FIG. 16B  is a perspective view of the block  68 . An alternative embodiment of block  68  can include a plurality of semi-circular projections arranged in rows. 
         [0081]      FIG. 17  is a perspective view of the present invention in the form of a Pilates mat  70  with a plurality of semi-circular projections  6  arranged in rows  8 . 
         [0082]      FIGS. 18A-B  illustrate an alternative embodiment illustrating an alternative mat  138  with projections  140  having a square base section  142  with sides  44  that rise upward to blend with a semi-circular top section  146 . 
         [0083]      FIG. 19  illustrates a wedge-shaped exercise device  100  that can be made of the gelatinous material disclosed above or any commercially available foam product. Wedge-shaped exercise device  100  can have any width W1, sides S, length L1, and height H. Wedge-shaped exercise device  100  is shown in  FIG. 19  elevated over exercise mat  102  having width W2, length L2, and thickness T. An example of a wedge-shaped exercise devices  100  has W1=18 inches, S=12 inches, L=14 inches. An example of an accompanying exercise mat  102  has W2=22 inches, L2=68 inches, T=⅜ inches. 
         [0084]    Yet another antimicrobial colloidal silver product according to the present invention is a shoe insert (not shown). 
         [0085]    Alternative embodiments of the present invention for all products can be capability of generating heating. The products can be microwaveable or include induction heating elements power by AC or DC sources. The induction heating elements can either be embedded within the gel material of the formed product or attached to an outer surface of the formed product. The maximum temperature of the heating element is less than the boiling point of material, depending on the composition of the gel material. 
         [0086]    Further alternative embodiments of the present invention for all products can be capable of being cooled to greater than the freezing point of the gel material such that the properties of malleability and cushioning are still present. The freezing point ranges depends on the composition of the gel material. The product can be place in the refrigerator or freezer to achieve the desired cooling temperature. 
         [0087]    Embodiments of the present invention can be formed from of other polymer materials with silver or gold additives for creating bacteria-free anti-microbial areas in multi-use or multi-person facilities, such as gyms, hotels, food courts, restaurants, cruise ships. The various embodiments include coated polymer sheets, polymer trays, bamboo and/or cotton towels and fabric, polymer foam, or polymer mats containing nano-silver or nano-gold. 
         [0088]    One example of a present invention embodiment is a physical surface that can kill existing bacteria and/or prevent the growth of new bacteria. This surface is made of either natural fibers, man-made fibers, or polymers and is treated with an anti-microbial, in particular nano-silver particles, that are either added to the polymer directly, added to the dye used in the production of the natural fiber products, or added to a coating which is then used to coat the natural fiber, man-made fibers, or polymer products. The present invention embodiment may be designed in a number of shapes and sizes (see  FIGS. 20A-B ,  22 A-B,  23 A-B), and may resemble, but are not limited to traditional items such as bath mats, rugs, towels, fabrics, shower curtains, bed linens, drawer liners, bag and luggage liners, trays (see  FIGS. 21A-B ), place mats, and tablecloths. The present invention embodiment may also be in the form of polymer sheets similar to pieces of paper with or without adhesive on one side for use. The silver or gold concentration of any embodiment formulations of the embodiments disclosed herein are about 200 to about 2000 PPM. For example: 
         [0089]    Anti-microbial towels  102  can be made from bamboo, cotton, and/or polyester with industrial dye mixed with nano-silver or gold in a concentration about 200 to about 2000 PPM in the dye.  FIGS. 20A-B  illustrate the general rectangular shape of the towel  102  having a length X1 and width Y1, wherein the length, width, and thickness (not shown) can be any dimensions to meet customer or user requirements. 
         [0090]    Anti-microbial food tray  104  can be made of a polypropylene with colorants mixed with nano-silver or gold in a concentration about 200 to about 2000 PPM in the colorants.  FIGS. 21A-B  illustrate the general rectangular shape, of the tray  104  having a length X2 and width Y2, wherein the length, width, and thickness (not shown) can be any dimensions to meet customer or user requirements. 
         [0091]    Liners  106 ,  108  for items including but not limited to bags or dresser or cabinet drawers includes coated polyester paper stock including nano-silver or gold in a concentration about 200 to about 2000 PPM blended with a resin solution and coated onto the polyester to form a layered anti-microbial structure on the paper stock. 
         [0092]      FIGS. 22A-B  and  23 A-B illustrate the general rectangular and oval shapes, respectively, of the polyester coated paper stock, liners, and other present invention embodiment  106 ,  108  having lengths X3, X4 and widths Y3, Y4, respectively, wherein the length, width, and thickness (not shown) can be any dimensions to meet customer or user requirements. 
         [0093]      FIGS. 24A-B  illustrate the general rectangular shape of a bench of another embodiment of the present invention embodiment  110  having a length X5 and a width Y5 wherein the length, width, and thickness (not shown) can be any dimensions to meet customer or user requirements. 
         [0094]      FIGS. 25A-B  and  25 C-D illustrate the general rectangular shapes of a chair arm liners of another embodiment of the present invention embodiment  112 ,  114  having lengths X6 and widths Y6, respectively, wherein the length, width, and thickness (not shown) can be any dimensions to meet customer or user requirements. The corners of chair arm liners  112  are rounded. The corners of chair arm liners  114  are square. 
         [0095]      FIGS. 26A-B  illustrate the general rectangular shape of a bench of another embodiment of the present invention embodiment  116  having a length X7 and a width Y7 wherein the length, width, and thickness (not shown) can be any dimensions to meet customer or user requirements. 
         [0096]      FIGS. 27A-B  illustrate the general rectangular shape of a bench of another embodiment of the present invention embodiment  118  having a length X8 and a width Y8 wherein the length, width, and thickness (not shown) can be any dimensions to meet customer or user requirements. 
         [0097]      FIGS. 28A-B  illustrate the general rectangular shape of a seat back cover and seat bottom cover, respectively, of another embodiment of the present invention embodiment  120 ,  122  having lengths X9, X10, respectively, and widths Y9, Y10, respectively, wherein the length, width, and thickness (not shown) can be any dimensions to meet customer or user requirements.  FIG. 28C  is a perspective view of the seat front and seat back relatively placed in position for use. 
         [0098]      FIGS. 29A-B  illustrate the general rectangular shape of a shower liner of another embodiment of the present invention embodiment  124  having a length X11 and a width Y11 wherein the length, width, and thickness (not shown) can be any dimensions to meet customer or user requirements. 
         [0099]      FIGS. 30A-B  and  30 C-D illustrate the general rectangular and circular shapes, respectively, of the table clothes of another embodiment of the present invention embodiment  126 ,  128  having a length X12 and a width Y12, and a diameter D13, respectively, wherein the length, width, and thickness (not shown) can be any dimensions to meet customer or user requirements. 
         [0100]    While the disclosure has been described in detail and with reference to specific embodiments thereof, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the embodiments. Thus, it is intended that the present disclosure cover the modifications and variations of this disclosure provided they come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents