Therma Bright has been granted a patent for a device that combines heat treatment and antimicrobial treatment using silver or copper metal to inactivate viruses. The hand-held device can be used to apply topical treatment to a subject, providing a unique approach to virus inactivation. GlobalData’s report on Therma Bright gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Therma Bright, Thermal regulation devices was a key innovation area identified from patents. Therma Bright's grant share as of May 2024 was 23%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Hand-held device for inactivating virus with heat and antimicrobial treatment
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11992640B2) discloses a method for inactivating viruses by applying a heat treatment with an antimicrobial treatment containing uncompounded silver or copper metal. The virus is rendered inactive through the release of metal ions from the silver or copper metal due to the application of heat. The method involves heating to specific temperatures ranging from 45-65°C and applying the treatment for varying durations, typically between 3-35 seconds. Additionally, a light treatment within the ultraviolet, infrared, or visible range of the electromagnetic spectrum may be included in the process.
Furthermore, the patent describes a method for treating viral infections in individuals by topically applying the heat treatment with an antimicrobial treatment containing uncompounded silver or copper metal. Similar to the inactivation method, the treatment involves heating to specific temperatures and applying for specific durations. The treatment may also include the application of additional agents such as anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, antiviral, antifungal, skin soothing, cooling, heat-activatable, wound healing, and skin rejuvenating agents. The application of the heat treatment and antimicrobial treatment can be facilitated using a specialized device comprising a housing with a handle end and treatment end, a heat generation unit, a source of antimicrobial agent, and a control unit for regulating the heat generation unit.
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