Table 3.
List of patented home-use products containing silver as an antimicrobial agent.
| No. | Patent Title | Brief Product Description | Patent Number | Filing Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Automatic cleaning system for bathtub or piping | A cleaning system attached to a Silver ion generator which flows through hot water inlet pipe which sanitizes bathtubs as a self-cleaning function. | JP2009268576A | 19 November 2009 | [51] |
| 29 | Clothes washing machine | Laundry washing machine consisting of a silver ion generator which will be released during each wash cycle. | US20080041117A1 | 21 February 2008 | [52] |
| 30 | Air purifier, useful for neutralizing bad smells | An electronic air cleaning device which draws unclean air through an immobilized silver filter killing any airborne odor causing bacteria. | DE102007040742A1 | 3 March 2009 | [53] |
| 31 | Antibiotic method for parts of refrigerator using antibiotic substance | Distribute silver ions within the fridge to slow the spoilage of food spoilage. | US7781497B2 | 24 March 2010 | [54] |
| 32 | Submersible keyboard | A waterproof and washable keyboard with key caps made from plastic embedded with silver ions. | US20090262492A1 | 22 October 2009 | [55] |
| 33 | Bactix silver-based antimicrobial additive in bath aids | Bath safety aids made from silver impregnated polymers for long lasting antimicrobial effects. | US20130029029A1 | 31 January 2013 | [56] |
| 34 | Bacteria-resistant grab bar | Disability support bar paddings made out of silicone rubber impregnated with silver nanoparticles as antimicrobial additives. | US20100148395A1 | 17 December 2008 | [57] |
| 35a | Antimicrobial reusable plastic or glass container | Collapsible food storage containers mainly for meat or water/wine/milk storage in kitchen composing of an antimicrobial silver fabric as its bottom inner layer. | US20070189932A1 | 10 February 2006 | [58] |
| 35b | WO2018137725A1 | 2 August 2018 | [59] | ||
| 36 | Nano-silver antibacterial gloves | Domestic latex gloves impregnated with silver nanoparticles and other antimicrobial elements. | CN202738872U | 20 February 2013 | [60] |
| 37 | Natural silver disinfectant compositions | General surface cleaner containing soluble silver salt for added antimicrobial effect. | US20100143494A1 | 10 June 2010 | [61] |
| 38 | Antiseptic solutions containing silver chelated with polypectate and EDTA | Laundry liquid having aqueous suspension of colloidal silver as additive for its antimicrobial properties. | US7311927B2 | 25 December 2007 | [62] |