VYSTAR Corporation, the exclusive creator of the multi patented Vytex Natural Rubber Latex (NRL), announced that the European Patent Office issued a Decision to Grant Vystar’s patent application under European Patent Number 1 902 089 titled “Decreasing Allergenicity of Natural Latex Rubber Prior to Vulcanisation” greatly expanding the territory covered by the company’s intellectual property portfolio.
The granting of patent was published in the European Patent Bulletin 13/35 dated August 28, 2013. The patent “Decreasing Allergenicity of Natural Latex Rubber Prior to Vulcanization,” is significant not only to the company, but also to European manufacturers who use latex in production of end products as well as consumers who utilise their end products.
Vytex NRL results in a more translucent and cleaner latex following the removal of proteins and non-rubbers. For manufacturers, Vytex NRL cuts production costs due to less chemicals and water used and processing involved in remove proteins. William Doyle, President and CEO of Vystar, says, “The acceptance of the original composition claims by the European patent office not only protects our IP and substantially augments our patent collection in the selected countries in Europe, where there is a large and expanding manufacturing base, but also solidifies our technology as superior to others in treating liquid natural rubber latex specifically.”
“The global liquid natural rubber latex market is a multi-billion dollar market, and Vytex operates in a niche, premium sector of this market. With this new territory covered by our patents, we are able to show our superiority and true uniqueness, and look forward to showcasing our abilities amongst the competition in areas such as gloves, adhesives, condoms, balloons, garments, cosmetics and may other items across a broad range of industries. Vytex NRL is already used in a variety of products in the EU, ” he adds.