Norfolk, Virginia Patent of the Year – 2024/2025
EOS Surfaces LLC has been awarded the 2024/2025 Patent of the Year for its innovation in public health safety. Their invention, detailed in U.S. Patent No. 11930821, titled ‘Antimicrobial cover systems for crowd-accessed touch surfaces’, introduces a novel solution to reduce surface-borne infections in high-traffic areas.
This technology features a pair of identical cover portions made from a polymeric resin infused with copper oxide particles. These covers are designed to encase frequently touched tubular structures, such as handrails, providing a continuous antimicrobial surface. The outer surface actively kills bacteria, while the inner surface’s corrugated design ensures a secure fit using tabs and sockets, along with adhesive bonding.
The system’s design allows for easy installation and replacement, making it practical for various public settings like hospitals, transit systems, and schools. By integrating antimicrobial materials directly into the surface, the covers offer a passive yet effective method to combat the spread of harmful pathogens without relying solely on routine cleaning.
EOS Surfaces’ development represents a significant advancement in infection control measures. By providing a durable, self-sanitizing solution for commonly touched surfaces, this invention has the potential to enhance public health safety and reduce the transmission of infectious diseases in communal environments.