Applied Nanoscience
Inc. (ANI) (PINKSHEETS: APNN), a nanotechnology-based filtration development
company, today announced that it has accepted an invitation from the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services to present on its core technology, NanoFense™,
a proprietary antimicrobial nanoparticle formulation developed by ANI to coat
or impregnate virtually any air filter media. The material presented will specifically
focus on protective and surgical mask applications and comprehensively cover
the company's successful independent testing against avian influenza and other
harmful pathogens.
"We are excited and flattered to have this opportunity in sharing our
continued technology developments with such an important organization. DHHS
is certainly qualified to offer constructive advice on ANI's primary objective
of proactively protecting people from harmful disease," said Thomas K.
Allen, President and CEO, ANI. "In addition, we hope to progress in making
the technology widely available to consumers with the guidance provided at the
meeting."
ANI is a marketer and developer of innovative, high performance nanotechnology-based
filtration products to customers worldwide and is the owner of NEFT™ (Nanoparticle
- Enhanced - Filtration - Technology), a broad platform with significant application
potential in consumer market segments.