John V Scully

Address:

2245 Ridgeway Ln, Charlottesville, VA 22911

VIN:

4S4BP86C574302287

Make:

SUBARU

Model:

OUTBACK

Year:

2007

US Patent:

20190316228, Oct 17, 2019

Filed:

Apr 16, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/385734

Inventors:

- Charlottesville VA, US
John R. Scully - Charlottesville VA, US

International Classification:

C22C 9/01
C22C 9/02
A01N 59/20
A01N 59/06
A01N 59/16

Abstract:

Described herein are ternary alloys of copper (Cu), aluminum (Al) and tin (Sn). For example, the ternary alloys can comprise between about 0.5 weight percent (wt %) and about 5 wt % Al and between about 0.5 wt % and about 5 wt % Sn. The chemical composition of the alloys can be tailored such that the alloy maintains antimicrobial effect over time and is resistant to tarnish. The alloys are also hypoallergenic. Articles of manufacture, particularly those for use in medical facilities, comprising the alloy (e.g., as a surface layer) are also described, as are methods of reducing the incidence of microbial infection by providing surfaces comprising the alloy.