ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- United States Patent no. 12,234,191, issued on Feb. 25, was assigned to Multiple Energy Technologies LLC (Washington, Pa.).

"Bioceramic compositions" was invented by Shannon Vissman (Pittsburgh), Francisco Jose Cidral-Filho (Washington, Pa.), Francisco de Paula Moreira (Florianopolis, Brazil) and Steven Midttun (Boca Raton, Fla.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "This invention relates to compositions and applications for a bioceramic composition that includes from about 45 to about 55% by weight of kaolinite (Al2Si2O5(OH)4); from about 5 to about 15% by weight of tourmaline; from about 3 to about 13% by weight of aluminum oxide (Al2O3); from about 11 to about 19% by w...