ADHESIVE PATCH AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The manufacture of clothing often involves the addition of a three-dimensional design or other three-dimensional identifying mark onto the clothing. The process of applying the three-dimensional design, for example as a patch, to a garment requires 1) laminating a fabric with an adhesive, 2) cutting the adhesive and fabric to the shape of a patch to be applied to the garment, 3) obtaining or cutting three-dimensional structures to a pre-determined design shape, 4) cutting a template for placing the three-dimensional structures, 5) positioning the template on the pre-cut patch (and the template must be formed from a specific material that will not stick to the adhesive), 6) inserting the three-dimensional structures into the template, and 7) applying heat to adhere the three-dimensional structures to the patch. This process requires multiple steps that are overly burdensome for a garment manufacturer to undertake. There is a need for a more efficient and cost-effective process for applying three-dimensional designs to garments during the manufacture of a garment.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Described herein are patches, e.g., ready-to-apply patches, that may be quickly and efficiently adhered to fabric to provide a three-dimensional design to the fabric that is part of or forms a garment. The patches include an adhesive element and one or more three-dimensional structures connected to the adhesive element. The three-dimensional structures may provide a three-dimensional profile to the patch. The patches enable a much simpler process at the stage of garment manufacture than the more lengthy process described in the background herein.

In some embodiments, the adhesive element is selected from the group consisting of a polyurethane, co-polyester, polyamide, and SEBS block co-polymer. In one embodiment, the adhesive element comprises a stacked polyurethane film. The stacked polyurethane film may include a high melting temperature polyurethane layer and a low melting temperature polyurethane layer. In some embodiments, the adhesive element comprises a synthetic or synthetic blend fabric laminated with an adhesive selected from the group consisting of polyurethane, co-polyester, polyamide, and SEBS block co-polymer. In some embodiments, the adhesive element, and more particularly a high melting temperature polyurethane layer, may include a color or pigment. In some embodiments, the adhesive element includes a clear polyurethane adhesive. In some embodiments, the adhesive element is coated on a textured release paper. In one embodiment, the adhesive element is perforated.

In some embodiments, the patch further includes a release paper. In some embodiments, the patch further includes a tape located between the one or more three-dimensional structures and the adhesive element.

In some embodiments, one or more three-dimensional structures are selected from the group consisting of a foam element, a fabric element, and a rubber element. In some embodiments, one or more three-dimensional structures comprise a thermoplastic polyurethane, e.g., a high melting temperature thermoplastic polyurethane. In some embodiments, the one or more three-dimensional structures have a circular shape. Alternatively, the one or more three-dimensional structures have a multisided shape, e.g., have 3 or more sides.

In some embodiments, one or more three-dimensional structures have a thickness of about 0.5 mm to 3 mm, or optionally a thickness of about 0.75 mm to 1.25 mm. In one embodiment, one or more three-dimensional structures have a thickness of about 1 mm. In some embodiments, the one or more three-dimensional structures have a rectangular shape. In some embodiments, the one or more three-dimensional structures have a width of about 2 mm to 10 mm, or optionally a width of about 5 to 8 mm. In one embodiment, the one or more three-dimensional structures have a width of about 7 mm. In some embodiments, the one or more three-dimensional structures have a length of about 20 mm to 50 mm, or optionally a length of about 25 mm to 45 mm. In one embodiment, the one or more three-dimensional structures have a length of about 30 mm. In one embodiment, the one or more three-dimensional structures have a length of about 40 mm.

In some embodiments, the patch comprises a plurality of three-dimensional structures. In one embodiment, two or more three-dimensional structures are layered/stacked upon one another. In some embodiments, the patch comprises a plurality of three-dimensional structures separated from each other by a predefined distance.

In some embodiments, the patch has a thickness of about 1 mm to 5 mm. In some embodiments, the patch is multisided, e.g., the patch has at least 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 sides. Alternatively, the patch may be circular or curved in various geometries.

In some embodiments, the patch is attached or adhered to a clothing element, e.g., sportswear. The clothing element may be shirts, shorts, jerseys, bras, waistbands, etc. In some embodiments, the patch is attached to the clothing element via heat press, e.g., utilizing a silicon pad or metallic mold.

In one embodiment, the patch comprises a plurality of three-dimensional structures connected to the adhesive element on a first side and a second plurality of three-dimensional structures connected to the adhesive element on a second side.

Also described herein is a patch comprising an adhesive element, a first plurality of three-dimensional structures adhered to a first side of the adhesive element, and a second plurality of three-dimensional structures adhered to a second side of the adhesive element.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

Characteristics of the present invention will be more fully understood by reference to the following detailed description in conjunction with the attached drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a photographic illustration showing an exemplary three-dimensional design of a patch as described herein;

FIG. 2 is a photographic illustration showing an exemplary three-dimensional design of a patch as described herein;

FIG. 3 is a photographic illustration showing an exemplary three-dimensional design of a patch as described herein;

FIG. 4 is a photographic illustration showing an exemplary three-dimensional design of a patch as described herein;

FIG. 5 is a diagrammatic illustration showing the design of a patch as described herein; and

FIG. 6 is a flowchart for forming a patch as described herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Disclosed herein are patches (e.g., ready-to-apply adhesive patches). The disclosed patches have a three-dimensional profile that when adhered to a clothing element creates a three-dimensional profile on the clothing. The patches may provide a decorative aspect to a piece of clothing and/or may provide a functional benefit, e.g., as padding, or other functional structures and operations related to garments as would be understood by those of skill in the art.

FIGS. 1-6, wherein like parts are designated by like reference numerals throughout, illustrate an example embodiment or embodiments of patches and methods for forming, according to the present invention. Although the present invention will be described with reference to the example embodiment or embodiments illustrated in the figures, it should be understood that many alternative forms can embody the present invention. One of skill in the art will additionally appreciate different ways to alter the parameters of the embodiment(s) disclosed, such as the size, shape, or type of elements or materials, in a manner still in keeping with the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Aspects of the invention are directed to patches. In some embodiments, a patch comprises an adhesive element and one or more three-dimensional structures. The three-dimensional structures may be adhered or connected to the adhesive element. In some aspects, three-dimensional structures may be adhered or connected to both sides of an adhesive element, e.g., on the top of the adhesive and underneath the adhesive. The three-dimensional structures may provide a three-dimensional profile to the patch.

In some embodiments, the adhesive element comprises a polyurethane, a poly (ether-sulfone) polymer, co-polyester, polyamide, SEBS block co-polymer, and/or a thermoplastic elastomer. In some embodiments, the adhesive element comprises a synthetic or synthetic blend fabric laminated with an adhesive. The adhesive may be a polyurethane, co-polyester, polyamide, and/or SEBS block co-polymer. In one embodiment, the adhesive element includes a stacked polyurethane film, optionally where the stacked polyurethane film includes a high melting temperature polyurethane layer and a low melting temperature polyurethane layer. A high melting temperature polyurethane may have a melting temperature between 180° C. and 220° C. A low melting temperature polyurethane may have a melting temperature between 100° C. to 165° C. In some aspects, the adhesive element includes a pigment or color. For example, an adhesive element having both a high melting temperature polyurethane layer and a low melting temperature polyurethane layer may only include a pigment or color in one of the layers, e.g., the high melting temperature polyurethane layer or the low melting temperature polyurethane layer. Alternatively, the color may be included in both layers of a high and low melting temperature polyurethane. In some aspects, the adhesive element comprises a clear polyurethane adhesive. In some aspects, the adhesive element is perforated. Perforations to the adhesive element may provide increased breathability to a patch, such as when a patch covers a larger area. In addition, perforations to the adhesive element may limit any distortions or bubbling that occurs when a patch, especially a larger patch, is applied to a fabric. In some embodiments, the adhesive element, such as a stacked polyurethane film, is coated on a textured release paper. The textured release paper may provide texture to the adhesive film.

In some embodiments, the three-dimensional structures may be formed from a fabric, foam, TPU, and/or rubber material. In certain embodiments, the three-dimensional structures comprise a foam material. In some aspects, the three-dimensional structures comprise a thermoplastic polyurethane. The thermoplastic polyurethane may be a high melting temperature thermoplastic polyurethane. A high melting temperature thermoplastic polyurethane may have a melting temperature above 180° C.

The patch may include one or more three-dimensional structures. In some aspects, the patch includes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or more three-dimensional structures. The three-dimensional structures may be formed in any shape and having any number for sides. For example, the three-dimensional structures may be circular or have 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 sides. In some aspects, the patch may have a plurality of three-dimensional structures where each three-dimensional structure has the same general shape. Alternatively, the patch may have a plurality of three-dimensional structures where each three-dimensional structure has a unique shape. In still other aspects, the patch may have a plurality of three-dimensional structures, where one or more three-dimensional structures have a first shape, one or more three-dimensional structures have a second shape, and three or more three-dimensional structures have a third shape. In some embodiments, the patch includes a plurality of three-dimensional structures and some number of three-dimensional structures are stacked on top of each other. The stacking of three-dimensional structures on one another may increase the contouring or three-dimensional profile present on the patch.

In some aspects, one or more three-dimensional structures have a thickness of about 0.4 to 3.0 mm, 0.6 to 3.0 mm, 0.8 to 3.0 mm, 1.0 to 3.0 mm, 1.2 to 3.0 mm, 1.4 to 3.0 mm, 1.4 to 3.0 mm, 1.6 to 3.0 mm, 1.8 to 3.0 mm, 2.0 to 3.0 mm, 2.2 to 3.0 mm, 2.4 to 3.0 mm, 2.6 to 3.0 mm, 0.4 to 2.8 mm, 0.6 to 2.8 mm, 0.8 to 2.8 mm, 1.0 to 2.8 mm, 1.2 to 2.8 mm, 1.4 to 2.8 mm, 1.6 to 2.8 mm, 1.8 to 2.8 mm, 2.0 to 2.8 mm, 2.2 to 2.8 mm, 2.4 to 2.8 mm, 0.4 to 2.6 mm, 0.6 to 2.6 mm, 0.8 to 2.6 mm, 1.0 to 2.6 mm, 1.2 to 2.6 mm, 1.4 to 2.6 mm, 1.6 to 2.6 mm, 1.8 to 2.6 mm, 2.0 to 2.6 mm, 2.2 to 2.6 mm, 0.4 to 2.4 mm, 0.6 to 2.4 mm, 0.8 to 2.4 mm, 1.0 to 2.4 mm, 1.2 to 2.4 mm, 1.4 to 2.4 mm, 1.6 to 2.4 mm, 1.8 to 2.4 mm, 2.0 to 2.4 mm, 0.4 to 2.2 mm, 0.6 to 2.2 mm, 0.8 to 2.2 mm, 1.0 to 2.2 mm, 1.2 to 2.2 mm, 1.4 to 2.2 mm, 1.6 to 2.2 mm, 1.8 to 2.2 mm, 0.4 to 2.0 mm, 0.6 to 2.0 mm, 0.8 to 2.0 mm, 1.0 to 2.0 mm, 1.2 to 2.0 mm, 1.4 to 2.0 mm, 1.6 to 2.0 mm, 0.4 to 1.8 mm, 0.6 to 1.8 mm, 0.8 to 1.8 mm, 1.0 to 1.8 mm, 1.2 to 1.8 mm, 1.4 to 1.8 mm, 0.4 to 1.6 mm, 0.6 to 1.6 mm, 0.8 to 1.6 mm, 1.0 to 1.6 mm, 1.2 to 1.6 mm, 0.4 to 1.4 mm, 0.6 to 1.4 mm, 0.8 to 1.4 mm, 1.0 to 1.4 mm, 0.4 to 1.2 mm, 0.6 to 1.2 mm, 0.8 to 1.2 mm, 0.4 to 1.0 mm, 0.6 to 1.0 mm, or 0.4 to 0.8 mm. In some embodiments, one or more three-dimensional structures have a thickness of about 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.25, 1.5, 1.75, 2.0, 2.25, 2.5, 2.75, or 3.0 mm.

In some embodiments, one or more three-dimensional structures have a width of about 2 to 10 mm, 3 to 10 mm, 4 to 10 mm, 5 to 10 mm, 6 to 10 mm, 7 to 10 mm, 8 to 10 mm, 9 to 10 mm, 2 to 9 mm, 3 to 9 mm, 4 to 9 mm, 5 to 9 mm, 6 to 9 mm, 7 to 9 mm, 8 to 9 mm, 2 to 8 mm, 3 to 8 mm, 4 to 8 mm, 5 to 8 mm, 6 to 8 mm, 7 to 8 mm, 2 to 7 mm, 3 to 7 mm, 4 to 7 mm, 5 to 7 mm, 6 to 7 mm, 2 to 6 mm, 3 to 6 mm, 4 to 6 mm, 5 to 6 mm, 2 to 5 mm, 3 to 5 mm, 4 to 5 mm, 2 to 4 mm, 3 to 4 mm, or 2 to 3 mm. In some aspects, one or more three-dimensional structures have a thickness of about 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, or 10 mm.

In some embodiments, one or more three-dimensional structures have a length of about 20 to 50 mm, 25 to 50 mm, 30 to 50 mm, 35 to 50 mm, 40 to 50 mm, 45 to 50 mm, 20 to 45 mm, 25 to 45 mm, 30 to 45 mm, 35 to 45 mm, 40 to 45 mm, 20 to 40 mm, 25 to 40 mm, 30 to 40 mm, 35 to 40 mm, 20 to 35 mm, 25 to 35 mm, 30 to 35 mm, 20 to 30 mm, 25 to 30 mm, or 20 to 25 mm. In some aspects, one or more three-dimensional structures have a length of about 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, or 50 mm.

In some embodiments, the patch comprises two or more three-dimensional structures. The two or more three-dimensional structures may be separated or spaced from one another such that there is an even spacing between each of the three-dimensional structures. Alternatively, the spacing between the three-dimensional structures may vary such that each pair of three-dimensional structures has a defined spacing that may or may not be equal to the spacing between other pairs of three-dimensional structures. In some aspects, the spacing, shape, and size of the three-dimensional structures may be determined so as to provide a design to the patch based on the three-dimensional profile created by the three-dimensional structures. In other aspects, the spacing, shape, and size of the three-dimensional structures may be determined so as to provide improved wearability to a garment that the patch may be applied to.

In some aspects, the patch further includes a tape located between the three-dimensional structures and the adhesive element. The tape may provide additional adhesion between the adhesive and the three-dimensional structures. In some aspects, the patch further includes a release paper. The release paper may be located on the adhesive and may be removable prior to applying the patch to a fabric.

In some embodiments, the patch may be formed in any shape and having any number for sides, e.g., be multisided. For example, the patch may be circular or have 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or more sides. In some embodiments, the patch has a size of about 5×5 cm to 50×50 cm. In some aspects, the patch has a size of about 5×5 cm, 10×10 cm, 15×15 cm, 20×20 cm, 25×25 cm, 30×30 cm, 35×35 cm, 40×40 cm, 45×45 cm, or 50×50 cm. In some aspects, the patch has a size of about 5×50 cm, 5×45 cm, 5×40 cm, 5×35 cm, 5×30 cm, 5×25 cm, 5×20 cm, 5×15 cm, 5×10 cm, 5×5 cm, 10×50 cm, 10×45 cm, 10×40 cm, 10×35 cm, 10×30 cm, 10×25 cm, 10×20 cm, 10×15 cm, 10×10 cm, 15×50 cm, 15×45 cm, 15×40 cm, 15×35 cm, 15×30 cm, 15×25 cm, 15×20 cm, 15×15 cm, 20×50 cm, 20×45 cm, 20×40 cm, 20×35 cm, 20×30 cm, 20×25 cm, 20×20 cm, 25×50 cm, 25×45 cm, 25×40 cm, 25×35 cm, 25×30 cm, 25×25 cm, 30×50 cm, 30×45 cm, 30×40 cm, 30×35 cm, 30×30 cm, 35×50 cm, 35×45 cm, 35×40 cm, 35×35 cm, 40×50 cm, 40×45 cm, 40×40 cm, 45×50 cm, 45×45 cm, or 50×50 cm.

In some embodiments, the patch has a thickness of about 0.5 to 5 mm, 0.75 to 5 mm, 1 to 5 mm, 1.25 to 5 mm, 1.5 to 5 mm, 1.75 to 5 mm, 2 to 5 mm, 2.25 to 5 mm, 2.5 to 5 mm, 2.75 to 5 mm, 3 to 5 mm, 3.25 to 5 mm, 3.5 to 5 mm, 3.75 to 5 mm, 4 to 5 mm, 4.25 to 5 mm, 4.5 to 5 mm, 0.5 to 4.5 mm, 0.75 to 4.5 mm, 1 to 4.5 mm, 1.25 to 4.5 mm, 1.5 to 4.5 mm, 1.75 to 4.5 mm, 2 to 4.5 mm, 2.25 to 4.5 mm, 2.5 to 4.5 mm, 2.75 to 4.5 mm, 3 to 4.5 mm, 3.25 to 4.5 mm, 3.5 to 4.5 mm, 3.75 to 4.5 mm, 4 to 4.5 mm, 0.5 to 4 mm, 0.75 to 4 mm, 1 to 4 mm, 1.25 to 4 mm, 1.5 to 4 mm, 1.75 to 4 mm, 2 to 4 mm, 2.25 to 4 mm, 2.5 to 4 mm, 2.75 to 4 mm, 3 to 4 mm, 3.25 to 4 mm, 3.5 to 4 mm, 0.5 to 3.5 mm, 0.75 to 3.5 mm, 1 to 3.5 mm, 1.25 to 3.5 mm, 1.5 to 3.5 mm, 1.75 to 3.5 mm, 2 to 3.5 mm, 2.25 to 3.5 mm, 2.5 to 3.5 mm, 2.75 to 3.5 mm, 3 to 3.5 mm, 0.5 to 3 mm, 0.75 to 3 mm, 1 to 3 mm, 1.25 to 3 mm, 1.5 to 3 mm, 1.75 to 3 mm, 2 to 3 mm, 2.25 to 3 mm, 2.5 to 3 mm, 0.5 to 2.5 mm, 0.75 to 2.5 mm, 1 to 2.5 mm, 1.25 to 2.5 mm, 1.5 to 2.5 mm, 1.75 to 2.5 mm, 2 to 2.5 mm, 0.5 to 2 mm, 0.75 to 2 mm, 1 to 2 mm, 1.25 to 2 mm, 1.5 to 2 mm, 0.5 to 1.5 mm, 0.75 to 1.5 mm, 1 to 1.5 mm, or 0.5 to 1 mm.

As shown in FIGS. 1-5, a patch may be a ready-to-apply patch 10 having a three-dimensional design. In some aspects, the patch 10 comprises an adhesive element 20 and one or more three-dimensional structures 30. In some embodiments, the adhesive element 20 includes a synthetic or synthetic blend fabric laminated with an adhesive selected from the group consisting of polyurethane, co-polyester, polyamide, and SEBS block co-polymer. In optional embodiments, patch 10 further includes a release paper 40.

As outlined in FIG. 6, a method of forming a ready-to-apply patch 10 may comprise the steps of: laminating a fabric, e.g., a synthetic or synthetic blend fabric, with an adhesive 300; cutting the adhesive and fabric to the shape of a patch to be applied to a garment 310; obtaining or cutting three-dimensional structures to a pre-determined design shape 320; cutting a template for placing the three-dimensional structures 330; positioning the template on the pre-cut patch 340; inserting the three-dimensional structures into the template 350; and applying heat to adhere the three-dimensional structures to the patch 360, thereby forming a ready-to-apply patch having a three-dimensional design that may be readily applied to a garment via heat press. In some aspects, the template to be used for placing the three-dimensional structures must be formed from a material that will not stick to the adhesive.

The patch may be applied to a fabric. In some embodiments, the fabric comprises a nylon, cotton, wool, polyester, or blends. In one embodiment, the fabric is polyester. In some embodiments, the fabric is waterproof. In some embodiments, the fabric is a garment or clothing element. The clothing element may be sportswear, such as shirts, e.g., jerseys, shorts, and/or bras. In some aspects, the clothing element is a waistband. In some embodiments, one or more patches are adhered to the fabric, e.g., the clothing element.

In some embodiments, the patch is applied to a fabric, e.g., a garment, using a heat press. In some aspects, the patch placed adhesive side down on to the fabric, optionally after removing a release paper, and adhering the patch to the fabric via a heat press. In some embodiments, heat is applied for about 10 to 60 seconds, 10 to 55 seconds, 10 to 50 seconds, 10 to 45 seconds, 10 to 40 seconds, 10 to 35 seconds, 10 to 30 seconds, 10 to 25 seconds, 10 to 20 seconds, 10 to 15 seconds, 15 to 60 seconds, 15 to 55 seconds, 15 to 50 seconds, 15 to 45 seconds, 15 to 40 seconds, 15 to 35 seconds, 15 to 30 seconds, 15 to 25 seconds, 15 to 20 seconds, 20 to 60 seconds, 20 to 55 seconds, 20 to 50 seconds, 20 to 45 seconds, 20 to 40 seconds, 20 to 35 seconds, 20 to 30 seconds, 20 to 25 seconds, 25 to 60 seconds, 25 to 55 seconds, 25 to 50 seconds, 25 to 45 seconds, 25 to 40 seconds, 25 to 35 seconds, 25 to 30 seconds, 30 to 60 seconds, 30 to 55 seconds, 30 to 50 seconds, 30 to 45 seconds, 30 to 40 seconds, 30 to 35 seconds, 35 to 60 seconds, 35 to 55 seconds, 35 to 50 seconds, 35 to 45 seconds, 35 to 40 seconds, 40 to 60 seconds, 40 to 55 seconds, 40 to 50 seconds, 40 to 45 seconds, 45 to 60 seconds, 45 to 55 seconds, 45 to 50 seconds, 50 to 60 seconds, 50 to 55 seconds, or 55 to 60 seconds. In some embodiments, the timing for heat application will be dependent on the material of the fabric and the material of the patch.

The patch of the present invention provides many advantages, including but not limited to simplifying the process of creating a final garment that incorporates the three-dimensional structures provided by use of the patch, but without requiring the garment manufacturing facility to carry out the much lengthier process of five, six, seven, or more steps (as described in the Background section herein). Instead, use of the inventive patch enables the garment manufacturer to apply the path with the three-dimensional structures to the fabric of the garment using a heat application step to obtain the desired outcome.

One skilled in the art readily appreciates that the present invention is well adapted to carry out the objects and obtain the ends and advantages mentioned, as well as those inherent therein. The details of the description and the examples herein are representative of certain embodiments, are exemplary, and are not intended as limitations on the scope of the invention. Modifications therein and other uses will occur to those skilled in the art. These modifications are encompassed within the spirit of the invention. It will be readily apparent to a person skilled in the art that varying substitutions and modifications may be made to the invention disclosed herein without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention.

The articles “a” and “an” as used herein in the specification and in the claims, unless clearly indicated to the contrary, should be understood to include the plural referents. Claims or descriptions that include “or” between one or more members of a group are considered satisfied if one, more than one, or all of the group members are present in, employed in, or otherwise relevant to a given product or process unless indicated to the contrary or otherwise evident from the context. The invention includes embodiments in which exactly one member of the group is present in, employed in, or otherwise relevant to a given product or process. The invention also includes embodiments in which more than one, or all of the group members are present in, employed in, or otherwise relevant to a given product or process. Furthermore, it is to be understood that the invention provides all variations, combinations, and permutations in which one or more limitations, elements, clauses, descriptive terms, etc., from one or more of the listed claims is introduced into another claim dependent on the same base claim (or, as relevant, any other claim) unless otherwise indicated or unless it would be evident to one of ordinary skill in the art that a contradiction or inconsistency would arise. It is contemplated that all embodiments described herein are applicable to all different aspects of the invention where appropriate. It is also contemplated that any of the embodiments or aspects can be freely combined with one or more other such embodiments or aspects whenever appropriate. Where elements are presented as lists, e.g., in Markush group or similar format, it is to be understood that each subgroup of the elements is also disclosed, and any element(s) can be removed from the group. It should be understood that, in general, where the invention, or aspects of the invention, is/are referred to as comprising particular elements, features, etc., certain embodiments of the invention or aspects of the invention consist, or consist essentially of, such elements, features, etc. For purposes of simplicity, those embodiments have not in every case been specifically set forth in so many words herein. It should also be understood that any embodiment or aspect of the invention can be explicitly excluded from the claims, regardless of whether the specific exclusion is recited in the specification. For example, any one or more active agents, additives, ingredients, optional agents, types of organism, disorders, subjects, or combinations thereof, can be excluded.

Where ranges are given herein, the invention includes embodiments in which the endpoints are included, embodiments in which both endpoints are excluded, and embodiments in which one endpoint is included and the other is excluded. It should be assumed that both endpoints are included unless indicated otherwise. Furthermore, it is to be understood that unless otherwise indicated or otherwise evident from the context and understanding of one of ordinary skill in the art, values that are expressed as ranges can assume any specific value or subrange within the stated ranges in different embodiments of the invention, to the tenth of the unit of the lower limit of the range, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. It is also understood that where a series of numerical values is stated herein, the invention includes embodiments that relate analogously to any intervening value or range defined by any two values in the series, and that the lowest value may be taken as a minimum and the greatest value may be taken as a maximum. Numerical values, as used herein, include values expressed as percentages. For any embodiment of the invention in which a numerical value is prefaced by “about” or “approximately”, the invention includes an embodiment in which the exact value is recited. For any embodiment of the invention in which a numerical value is not prefaced by “about” or “approximately”, the invention includes an embodiment in which the value is prefaced by “about” or “approximately”.

“Approximately” or “about” generally includes numbers that fall within a range of 1% or in some embodiments within a range of 5% of a number or in some embodiments within a range of 10% of a number in either direction (greater than or less than the number) unless otherwise stated or otherwise evident from the context (except where such number would impermissibly exceed 100% of a possible value). It should be understood that, unless clearly indicated to the contrary, in any methods claimed herein that include more than one act, the order of the acts of the method is not necessarily limited to the order in which the acts of the method are recited, but the invention includes embodiments in which the order is so limited. It should also be understood that unless otherwise indicated or evident from the context, any product or composition described herein may be considered “isolated”.

As used herein the term “comprising” or “comprises” is used in reference to compositions, methods, and respective component(s) thereof, that are essential to the invention, yet open to the inclusion of unspecified elements, whether essential or not.

As used herein the term “consisting essentially of” refers to those elements required for a given embodiment. The term permits the presence of additional elements that do not materially affect the basic and novel or functional characteristic(s) of that embodiment of the invention.

The term “consisting of” refers to compositions, methods, and respective components thereof as described herein, which are exclusive of any element not recited in that description of the embodiment.

It is to be understood that the inventions disclosed herein are not limited in their application to the details set forth in the description or as exemplified. The invention encompasses other embodiments and is capable of being practiced or carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

While certain compositions and methods of the present invention have been described with specificity in accordance with certain embodiments, the following examples serve only to illustrate the methods and compositions of the invention and are not intended to limit the same.

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