Novel, lubricious coatings for medical devices are disclosed. The coatings provide improved lubricity and durability and are readily applied in coating processes a low temperatures that do not deform the device. The present invention is also directed to a novel platinum catalyst for use in such coatings. The catalyst provides for rapid curing, while inhibiting cross-linking at ambient temperatures, thereby improving the production pot life of the coatings.

Compositions and methods are provided for treating an article that is susceptible to contamination by an antimicrobial-resistant microorganism, wherein the susceptible article is exposed to an optimized electric current or field. Methods to treat an individual in need of therapy are also provided, including for example, individuals having a bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic infection, or individuals having an antimicrobial-resistant microbial infection, e.g., in a wound, by applying a predetermined electric current to the individual. The methods disclosed herein can be used in conjunction with a therapeutic pharmaceutical composition comprising an antimicrobial agent such as an antifungal or antibiotic pharmaceutical.

Compositions and methods are provided for treating an article that is susceptible to contamination by an antimicrobial-resistant microorganism, wherein the susceptible article is exposed to an optimized electric current or field. Methods to treat an individual in need of therapy are also provided, including for example, individuals having a bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic infection, or individuals having an antimicrobial-resistant microbial infection, e.g., in a wound, by applying a predetermined electric current to the individual. The methods disclosed herein can be used in conjunction with a therapeutic pharmaceutical composition comprising an antimicrobial agent such as an antifungal or antibiotic pharmaceutical.

Compositions and methods are provided for preparing an article that comprises an electroceutical material that comprises a redox pair of alternating metals that generate an electric current or field when exposed to an aqueous solution. In one embodiment filtering equipment including facial masks are prepared comprising the electroceutical materials.

Compositions and methods are provided for preparing an article that comprises an electroceutical material that comprises a redox pair of alternating metals that generate an electric current or field when exposed to an aqueous solution. In one embodiment filtering equipment including facial masks are prepared comprising the electroceutical materials.

The invention relates to the field of sterilization and disinfection of objects, such as documents, money, packagings, or personal hygiene articles. The invention performs an ultra-fast sterilization and disinfection of objects. The device sterilization and disinfecting comprises an inner housing (7), a lid (6), two flat electrodes, clamping means (5), a dielectric layer (3), a chamber (4), a high voltage power supply and a release of electric field impulses, and it is characterized in that the dielectric layer (3) is in a solid form.

The invention relates to the field of sterilization and disinfection of objects, such as documents, money, packagings, or personal hygiene articles. The invention performs an ultra-fast sterilization and disinfection of objects. The device sterilization and disinfecting comprises an inner housing (7), a lid (6), two flat electrodes, clamping means (5), a dielectric layer (3), a chamber (4), a high voltage power supply and a release of electric field impulses, and it is characterized in that the dielectric layer (3) is in a solid form.

An appliance disinfecting device with monitoring and safety interlock system that utilizes user detection and sensors to detect touch and can provide user feedback and decorative features. The device can include a UV transmissive material that provides disinfection of hard to reach surfaces or areas safely. The appliance disinfection device can include an automatic interlock to protect a user from UV exposure. The optics used for the UV disinfection allow the device to become a human interface. The device can be connected to the appliance control system which can be connected to a network and cloud interface.

An appliance disinfecting device with monitoring and safety interlock system that utilizes user detection and sensors to detect touch and can provide user feedback and decorative features. The device can include a UV transmissive material that provides disinfection of hard to reach surfaces or areas safely. The appliance disinfection device can include an automatic interlock to protect a user from UV exposure. The optics used for the UV disinfection allow the device to become a human interface. The device can be connected to the appliance control system which can be connected to a network and cloud interface.

The present invention relates to an electrochemical device for releasing ions, comprising an electrical circuit comprising a first electrode and a second electrode adapted for providing a galvanic cell when the electrodes are exposed to a fluid constituting an electrolyte, and a boost converter adapted for amplifying a potential generated between the first and the second electrode. The electrical circuit further comprises a third electrode connected with an output side of the boost converter, wherein the second and the third electrode constitutes an electrolytic cell powered by the galvanic cell when the electrodes are exposed to a fluid. The present invention further relates to devices, such as a toothbrush or a shaver, adapted for being used in connection with a fluid, comprising such electrochemical device for releasing ions.