Miguel A Castillo

US Patent:

20050284211, Dec 29, 2005

Filed:

Jun 21, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/158637

Inventors:

John Cram - Hilton Head Island SC, US
Miguel Castillo - Hilton Head Island SC, US

International Classification:

G01M003/04

US Classification:

073040000

Abstract:

A method of detecting gas leaks includes applying a foam to a surface to be tested, and watching for bubbles, or other movement, in the foam. The foam is formed of a liquid having air dispersed in the liquid. The bubbles formed in the presence of a leak are visible to the naked eye, and are different from the tiny bubbles which define the original foam. The foam adheres readily to the surface, and does not run off or drip. Moreover, a relatively small quantity of liquid is needed, because the foam includes mostly air. The method is thus more economical, and more reliable, than leak detecting methods of the prior art.

US Patent:

20060039933, Feb 23, 2006

Filed:

Aug 15, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/203697

Inventors:

John Cram - Hilton Head Island SC, US
Miguel Castillo - Hilton Head Island SC, US

International Classification:

A61K 9/00
A61K 31/22
A61K 31/01

US Classification:

424400000, 514546000, 514762000

Abstract:

A method of treating wounds caused by the bites of small insects or jellyfish includes applying a water-based wax emulsion to the wound. When the emulsion dries, it forms a thin, protective film over the wound. Application of the emulsion has been found to provide temporary and immediate relief of pain and/or itching. The protective film shields the wound, and therefore aids in healing. The emulsion can be made of any of a variety of waxes, and the emulsion can be formed with long-chain alcohol or fatty acid soaps, such as oleic acid or triethanolamine, or any other materials that form a water-wax emulsion.

US Patent:

20080031905, Feb 7, 2008

Filed:

Aug 2, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/461796

Inventors:

John O. Cram - Hilton Head Island SC, US
Miguel Castillo - Hilton Head Island SC, US

International Classification:

A61K 31/22

US Classification:

424401, 514547

Abstract:

A method of treating minor burns includes applying a water-based wax emulsion to the area of the burn. When the emulsion dries, it forms a thin, protective film over the burn. Application of the emulsion has been found to provide temporary and immediate relief of pain and/or itching. The protective film shields the burn, and therefore aids in healing. The emulsion can be made of any of a variety of waxes, and the emulsion can be formed with long-chain alcohol or fatty acid soaps, such as oleic acid or triethanolamine, or any other materials that form a water-wax emulsion. The emulsion may be combined with a coloring agent and/or a perfume which will not affect the function of the emulsion.

US Patent:

20100034768, Feb 11, 2010

Filed:

Aug 7, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/187950

Inventors:

Miguel A. Castillo - Hilton Head Island SC, US

International Classification:

A61K 31/74
A61K 35/64
A61K 31/01
A61K 31/215
A61P 17/02

US Classification:

424 7806, 424539, 514762, 514529

Abstract:

A composition for treating wounds of the skin, such as those caused by the bites of small insects or jellyfish, includes a wax or resin, an emulsifier, and ammonium hydroxide. The composition is applied to the skin in a thin layer, and when it dries, it forms a thin, protective film over the wound. Application of the composition has been found to provide temporary and immediate relief of pain and/or itching. The protective film shields the wound, and therefore aids in healing. The composition can be made of any of a variety of waxes or resins, and the emulsion can be formed with long-chain alcohol or fatty acid soaps, such as oleic acid or triethanolamine.

US Patent:

20130129842, May 23, 2013

Filed:

Jan 18, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/745131

Inventors:

Miguel A. Castillo - Hilton Head Island SC, US

International Classification:

A61K 33/02

US Classification:

424721

Abstract:

A composition for treating wounds of the skin, such as those caused by the bites of small insects or jellyfish, includes a wax or resin, an emulsifier, and ammonium hydroxide. The composition is applied to the skin in a thin layer, and when it dries, it forms a thin, protective film over the wound. Application of the composition has been found to provide temporary and immediate relief of pain and/or itching. The protective film shields the wound, and therefore aids in healing. The composition can be made of any of a variety of waxes or resins, and the emulsion can be formed with long-chain alcohol or fatty acid soaps, such as oleic acid or triethanolamine.