Compositions and methods for protecting against airborne pathogens and irritants

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Published April 7th, 2026

Detected April 7th, 2026

Summary

USPTO granted Patent US12594285B2 to Applied Biological Laboratories, Inc. covering antimicrobial compositions for protecting respiratory membranes against airborne pathogens including bacteria, fungi, and viruses. The patent contains 8 claims and relates to methods for preventing and treating respiratory infections through inhalation or ingestion of pathogens.

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USPTO issued Patent US12594285B2 (Kind B2) to Applied Biological Laboratories, Inc. on April 7, 2026. The patent covers compositions and methods for enhancing respiratory membrane filtering capability to protect subjects from respiratory infections caused by airborne bacteria, fungi, and viruses. The filing date was October 8, 2021, with Application No. 17497813 and 8 total claims.

This patent grant establishes intellectual property rights for Applied Biological Laboratories, Inc. No immediate compliance actions are required by third parties. Competitors developing similar antimicrobial respiratory protection compositions should review this patent to assess potential infringement risks or licensing opportunities.

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Compositions and methods for protecting against airborne pathogens and irritants

Grant US12594285B2 Kind: B2 Apr 07, 2026

Assignee

APPLIED BIOLOGICAL LABORATORIES, INC.

Inventors

Nazlie Latefi

Abstract

The present disclosure features methods and compositions for enhancing the ability of the respiratory membranes to filter airborne pathogens and protect a subject from respiratory infections that result from inhalation or ingestion of such pathogens. In particular, the disclosure provides antimicrobial compositions that prevent and treat respiratory infections caused by bacteria, fungi, and viruses.

CPC Classifications

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