Patents
US 12593848 B2: Transparent antiviral/antimicrobial coating
- Granted
- 2026-04-07
- Filed
- 2022-10-03 application 17958954
- Type
- Utility · 16 claims
- Elsewhere
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Abstract
The present disclosure concerns copper coatings on glass with a thickness of about 8 to 10 nm to maintain high levels of transparency. In some aspects, the coatings are of copper, copper (I) oxide, and/or copper (II) oxide. In some aspects, the copper coatings as set forth herein provide an antiviral and/or antimicrobial surface for safer touch-screen devices.
Source: PTBLXML, file of 2026-04-07 (ipgb20260407.xml).
Assignees
| Assignee | Type | Place | Also on furp.org | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky Research Foundation 446 patents | US company or organization | Lexington, KY | UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY RESEARCH FOUNDATION Nonprofit EXACT high confidence: identical full name and state | PTBLXML, file of 2026-04-07 |
Inventors
| Inventor | Place | Patents | Person page | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambrose Sungseok Seo | Lexington, KY | PTBLXML, file of 2026-04-07 |
CPC categories
| Subclass | Category | First group | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| A01N | Preservation of bodies of humans or animals or plants or parts thereof ; biocides, e.g. as disinfectants, as pesticides or as herbicides ; pest repellants or attractants; plant growth regulators | A01N59/20 | PTBLXML, file of 2026-04-07 |
| C03C | Chemical composition of glasses, glazes or vitreous enamels; surface treatment of glass; surface treatment of fibres or filaments made from glass, minerals or slags; joining glass to glass or other materials | C03C3/12 | PTBLXML, file of 2026-04-07 |
Cooperative Patent Classification, as currently assigned (one row per subclass).
Assignments and security interests
No recorded assignments or security interests on file for this patent.
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