Charles Michael Fox

US Patent:

6399367, Jun 4, 2002

Filed:

Feb 28, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/796034

Inventors:

Robert Pollock - Chapel Hill NC
Jeffrey W. Adelberg - Pendleton SC
Charles Fox - Greenwood SC
Gianpaolo Bonaca - Hodges SC

Assignee:

Clemson University - Clemson SC

International Classification:

C12M 100

US Classification:

4352921, 4352865, 47 142, 47 88, 47DIG 3, 126621, 126634, 126678

Abstract:

A system and apparatus for growing plants is disclosed. The system includes a first thermal panel with multiple flow channels, the thermal panel being located between a growing space and a light source. A cooling fluid is circulated in a countercurrent flow pattern (i. e. in at least two different directions). The channels may be connected to one or more headers, which serve as a fluid manifold to deliver fluid and collect fluid from the flow channels. Growing closely spaced plants from seed or cuttings to transplants for the field or a greenhouse is one application of this system.

US Patent:

6984391, Jan 10, 2006

Filed:

Feb 14, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/366845

Inventors:

Charles Fox - Fair Lawn NJ, US
Terrence S. McGrath - Pompano Beach FL, US

International Classification:

A61K 31/74

US Classification:

424401, 514844, 514846, 424 7803

Abstract:

New cosmetic compositions are disclosed that are effective both as moisturizers and skin sloughing agents. The compositions contain neutralized weak organic acids that when applied over time to the skin in appropriate formulations will gradually increase in acidity to pH 5. 5 or less, for example about pH 4. 5, without causing skin irritation while exhibiting increasing activity in skin renewal effects.

US Patent:

8268335, Sep 18, 2012

Filed:

Sep 28, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/568165

Inventors:

Charles Fox - Fair Lawn NJ, US

Assignee:

Greyson International, Inc. - Coconut Creek FL

International Classification:

A61K 8/02
A61K 51/00
A61M 36/14
C11D 1/62

US Classification:

424401, 424 169, 424 173, 424 7028

Abstract:

A basic facial and body treatment cosmetic formulation is a combination of a cationic emulsifying agent, an oil soluble liquid polymer and a naturally occurring lactate buffer system. The basic formulation is a starter system that can be specialized to skin moisturizers, skin lighteners, skin pigmenting agents, sunscreens, antioxidants, line reducing products, wrinkle reducing products, anti-cellulite products, pharmaceuticals and the like.

US Patent:

20030000133, Jan 2, 2003

Filed:

Jun 4, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/162427

Inventors:

Robert Pollock - Chapel Hill NC, US
Jeffrey Adelberg - Pendleton SC, US
Charles Fox - Greenwood SC, US
Gianpaolo Bonaca - Hodges SC, US

International Classification:

A01G025/00

US Classification:

047/021100

Abstract:

A system and apparatus for growing plants is disclosed. The system includes a first thermal panel with multiple flow channels, the thermal panel being located between a growing space and a light source. A cooling fluid is circulated in a countercurrent flow pattern (i.e. in at least two different directions). The channels may be connected to one or more headers, which serve as a fluid manifold to deliver fluid and collect fluid from the flow channels. Growing closely spaced plants from seed or cuttings to transplants for the field or a greenhouse is one application of this system.

US Patent:

20050281853, Dec 22, 2005

Filed:

Aug 26, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/212521

Inventors:

Charles Fox - Fair Lawn NJ, US
Terrence McGrath - Boca Raton FL, US

International Classification:

A61K031/728
A61K031/19
A61K007/00

US Classification:

424401000, 514054000, 514557000

Abstract:

A unique delivery method for providing optimal pH in topical skin formulations is described. Cosmetically acceptable skin formulations prepared with selected weak acids neutralized with ammonia will gradually increase in acidity after topical application. The initial neutral pH changes to a pH compatible with normal skin processes important for skin lipid barrier renewal and sloughing of cells from the stratum corneum.

US Patent:

20080305057, Dec 11, 2008

Filed:

Jun 7, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/810878

Inventors:

Charles Fox - Fair Lawn NJ, US

International Classification:

A61K 8/64
A61K 47/06
A61Q 17/04
A61Q 19/00
A61K 8/00

US Classification:

424 60, 424 59, 514 17, 514 2, 514772

Abstract:

A basic facial and body treatment cosmetic formulation is a combination of a cationic emulsifying agent, an oil soluble liquid polymer and a naturally occurring lactate buffer system. The basic formulation is a starter system that can be specialized to skin moisturizers, skin lighteners, skin pigmenting agents, sunscreens, antioxidants, line reducing products, wrinkle reducing products, anti-cellulite products, pharmaceuticals and the like.

US Patent:

49524119, Aug 28, 1990

Filed:

Oct 18, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/262165

Inventors:

Charles L. Fox - New York NY
Shanta M. Modak - River Edge NJ

Assignee:

Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York - Morningside Heights NY

International Classification:

A61K 3338
A61K 3156
A61K 3128
A61K 31155

US Classification:

424618

Abstract:

An inexpensive, easily available and convenient method of inhibiting the transmission of the AIDS virus in humans as a result of sexual intercourse is provided. The method relies upon a dual mode of action of antiviral compositions comprising silver salts, such as silver sulfadiazine, alone or in combination with chlorhexidine or sodium deoxycholate. These composition are effective to reduce the infectivity of the AIDS virus and also kill the causative organisms of many other sexually transmitted diseases (STD). The method of the invention is therefore useful to reduce the immediate risk of AIDS transmission. It also reduces future risk of AIDS transmission by eliminating STD causing organisms which increase the risk of AIDS.

US Patent:

56163380, Apr 1, 1997

Filed:

Apr 19, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/687844

Inventors:

Charles L. Fox - New York NY
Shanta M. Modak - River Edge NJ
Lester A. Sampath - Nyack NY

Assignee:

Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York - New York NY

International Classification:

A61F 202

US Classification:

424423

Abstract:

A method of preparing an infection-resistant medical device comprising one or more matrix-forming polymers selected from the group consisting of biomedical polyurethane, biomedical silicones and biodegradable polymers, and antimicrobial agents, especially a synergistic combination of a silver salt and chlorhexidine (or its salts); also disclosed are medical devices having the synergistic composition therein or compositions thereon.