Patents Assigned to Lonza Inc.
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Patent number: 8808500Abstract: Microbial growth in an aqueous system containing borohydride residues is controlled by adding an aldehyde or aldehyde source, followed by adding an active halogen biocide. The active halogen biocide is preferably stabilized by an N-hydrogen compound.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2012Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Lonza Inc.Inventor: Kevin Janak
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Patent number: 8784910Abstract: The present invention provides an antimicrobial composition comprising an antimicrobial effective amount (such as a preservative, bactericidal, and/or fungicidal effective amount) of a mixture comprising at least two of: (a) lemon grass oil; (b) cinnamaldehyde, cinnamon oil, Cinnamomum cassia, cinnamon extract, cassia leaf oil, 3,4-dihydroxycinnamic acid or salt thereof, or a mixture thereof; (c) sorbic acid, or a salt thereof; (d) erythorbic acid, or a salt thereof; (e) benzoic acid, or a salt thereof; (f) arabinogalactan, galactoarabinan, or a mixture thereof; (g) a hexahydro-iso-alpha-acid, tetrahydro-iso-alpha-acid, or a mixture thereof; (h) Achillea fragrantissima (Santolina fragrantissima Forssk., lavender cotton) oil; and (i) ?-gluconolactone. The present invention also provides a product (preferably a product other than a foodstuff, pharmaceutical, or cosmetic) comprising a preservative effective amount of cinnamaldehyde or a mixture of cinnamaldehyde and one or more alkanol-dialkyl hydantoins.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2009Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Lonza Inc.Inventors: Patrick Jay Lutz, Olga Borokhov, Abraham Shibu
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Publication number: 20140171512Abstract: Disclosed is a sanitizing/disinfecting composition containing a quaternary ammonium compound and a polybiguanide. The composition is a food contact safe composition which does not need rinsing after being applied to a substrate. The composition may be saturated into a wipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Lonza, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Kloeppel, David Koehl, Andrew Colurciello
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Publication number: 20140083865Abstract: An electrochemical sensor for the detection and analysis of an analyte in a solution is disclosed. The electrochemical sensor has an electrically non-conductive support; a plurality of electrodes on the support, each electrode formed from an electrode material and having a first surface and an opposite second surface, said first surface facing towards the support and the second surface facing away from the support. The plurality of electrodes includes a reference electrode, a counter electrode, and a working electrode. The working electrode has a reagent composition containing a reagent for detecting an analyte applied directly to the second surface of the working electrode or dispersed throughout the electrode material of the working electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Lonza, Inc.Inventors: Touraj ROWHANI, Sung Il CHANG
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Publication number: 20140083864Abstract: An electrochemical sensor for the detection and analysis of an analyte in a solution is disclosed. The electrochemical sensor has an electrically non-conductive support; a plurality of electrodes on the support, each electrode having a first surface and an opposite second surface, said first surface facing towards the support and the second surface facing away from the support. The plurality of electrodes includes a reference electrode, a counter electrode, and a working electrode. The working electrode has a reagent composition containing a reagent for detecting an analyte applied directly to the second surface of the working electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Lonza, Inc.Inventors: Touraj ROWHANI, Sung Il CHANG
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Publication number: 20140057817Abstract: A method of reducing the amount of sulfhydryl compounds from sour hydrocarbon fluids is described. In the method, an aldehyde-releasing compound, which is high temperature stable and is highly water-soluble, is introduced to a hydrocarbon fluid stream as a scavenger for sulfhydryl compounds. The aldehyde-releasing compound is allowed to mix with the hydrocarbon fluid stream and the aldehyde-releasing compound is allowed to react with the sulfhydryl compounds present in the hydrocarbon fluid stream, thereby reducing the presence sulfhydryl compound in the hydrocarbon fluid stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: Lonza, Inc.Inventor: Kevin Edward JANAK
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Publication number: 20140050926Abstract: Disclosed are quaternary ammonium salts containing non-halogen anions (e.g., quaternary ammonium carbonates, bicarbonates, and mixtures thereof) as anti-corrosive agents. The invention relates to a method for inhibiting the corrosion of metal surfaces by applying a composition containing one or more quaternary ammonium carbonate or bicarbonate. The disclosure is also directed to anti-corrosive coatings for metal substrates containing these compounds, to metal substrates having these anticorrosive coatings, and to aqueous cleaning solutions containing these compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: LONZA INC.Inventors: Larry K. Hall, Joseph William Scheblein, Michael Yao-chi Chiang, Joseph Kimler
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Publication number: 20130302443Abstract: Microbial growth in an aqueous system containing borohydride residues is controlled by adding an aldehyde or aldehyde source, followed by adding an active halogen biocide. The active halogen biocide is preferably stabilized by an N-hydrogen compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2012Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: Lonza Inc.Inventor: Kevin Janak
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Patent number: 8580154Abstract: Disclosed are quaternary ammonium salts containing non-halogen anions such as carbonates, bicarbonates, phosphates, glycolates and mixtures thereof as conversion coatings or additives imparting anti-corrosive properties to paints. The invention relates to a method for inhibiting the corrosion of metal surfaces by applying a composition containing one or more quaternary ammonium carbonate or bicarbonate. The disclosure is also directed to anti-corrosive coatings for metal substrates containing these compounds and to metal substrates having these anticorrosive coatings.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2012Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Lonza, Inc.Inventors: Thomas C. Bedard, Thomas David Burleigh, Larry K. Hall, Joseph Kimler, Joseph W. Scheblein, Michael Y. Chiang
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Publication number: 20130280349Abstract: Disclosed is an antimicrobial composition containing an active halogen-containing component having a source of an active halogen and having an elevated pH, which is mixed with an acidic component. An acidic component is added in an amount to the active halogen-containing component to reduce the pH of the antimicrobial composition. When the pH of the active halogen-containing composition is reduced, the resulting composition has been discovered to be effective as a disinfectant and, particularly, as a sporicide. Application methods for applying the composition are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: LONZA, INC.Inventors: Joseph Kimler, Steven J. Colby, Philip Gerdon Sweeny
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Patent number: 8530064Abstract: Disclosed is a method for inhibiting the growth of mold on building materials by application onto and/or incorporation into the building material of a mold-inhibiting composition comprising dehydroacetic acid or a salt thereof and, optionally, an additional fungicidal agent such as a quaternary ammonium compound. A preferred application of the method is the inhibition of mold growth on plasterboard (drywall).Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2009Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Lonza, Inc.Inventors: Xiao Jiang, Leigh Walker
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Publication number: 20130126047Abstract: Disclosed are quaternary ammonium salts containing non-halogen anions such as carbonates, bicarbonates, phosphates, glycolates and mixtures thereof as conversion coatings or additives imparting anti-corrosive properties to paints. The invention relates to a method for inhibiting the corrosion of metal surfaces by applying a composition containing one or more quaternary ammonium carbonate or bicarbonate. The disclosure is also directed to anti-corrosive coatings for metal substrates containing these compounds and to metal substrates having these anticorrosive coatings.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: Lonza, Inc.Inventors: Thomas C. Bedard, Thomas David Burleigh, Larry K. Hall, Joseph Kimler, Joseph W. Scheblein, Michael Y. Chiang
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Patent number: 8337640Abstract: Disclosed are quaternary ammonium salts containing non-halogen anions such as carbonates, bicarbonates, phosphates, glycolates and mixtures thereof as conversion coatings or additives imparting anti-corrosive properties to paints. The invention relates to a method for inhibiting the corrosion of metal surfaces by applying a composition containing one or more quaternary ammonium carbonate or bicarbonate. The disclosure is also directed to anti-corrosive coatings for metal substrates containing these compounds and to metal substrates having these anticorrosive coatings.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2010Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Lonza, Inc.Inventors: Thomas C. Bedard, Thomas David Burleigh, Larry K. Hall, Joseph Kimler, Joseph W. Scheblein, Michael Y. Chiang
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Patent number: 8013040Abstract: This invention is directed to an extruded product, extrudable compound, and an extrusion method using a polymer, a cellulosic fiber, and at least one lubricant selected from the group consisting of ethoxylated esters of hydantoins, ethoxylated esters of sorbitol or sorbitan, or N, N?-bisalkanoylethylenediamines containing from 8 to 14 carbons of the alkanoyl group and compositions manufactured through such processes which simulate conventional wood products. The N,N?-bisalkanoylethylenediamines are new compositions of matter containing from 8 to 14 carbons of the alkanoyl group having a particle size range from about 90 to 150 ?m, preferably from about 120 to 140 ?m.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2004Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Lonza Inc.Inventors: Joseph B. Williams, Kenneth S. Geick, Ahmed M. Tafesh, Xiao Jiang
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Publication number: 20110100512Abstract: Disclosed are quaternary ammonium salts containing non-halogen anions such as carbonates, bicarbonates, phosphates, glycolates and mixtures thereof as conversion coatings or additives imparting anti-corrosive properties to paints. The invention relates to a method for inhibiting the corrosion of metal surfaces by applying a composition containing one or more quaternary ammonium carbonate or bicarbonate. The disclosure is also directed to anti-corrosive coatings for metal substrates containing these compounds and to metal substrates having these anticorrosive coatings.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: LONZA INC.Inventors: Thomas C. Bedard, Thomas David Burleigh, Larry K. Hall, Joseph Kilmer
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Publication number: 20110076387Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for imparting antibiotic activity to a surface of a solid substrate by exposing a solid substrate composition to conditions suitable for covalent grafting and thermal polymerization of the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: LONZA, INC.Inventors: David Joseph Koehl, Joseph Kimler, Larry Kent Hall, Philip Gerdon Sweeny
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Patent number: 7582694Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer-cellulosic fiber composition comprising a polymer, a cellulosic fiber, and a quaternary ammonium alkyl salt wherein the latter imparts antimicrobial properties to the composition and functions as a lubricant during the formation of the composition. The quaternary ammonium alkyl salts may be alkyl carboxylate, alkyl sulfate, alkyl sulphonate, alkyl phosphate, or alkyl phosphite. Certain of the salts are new compositions of matter. The method of extruding and the extrudate are also claimed.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2003Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: Lonza, Inc.Inventors: Xiao Jiang, Ahmed M. Tafesh, Joseph B. Williams, Howard A. Cash, Kenneth S. Geick
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Publication number: 20090191289Abstract: The present invention provides an antimicrobial composition comprising an antimicrobial effective amount (such as a preservative, bactericidal, and/or fungicidal effective amount) of a mixture comprising at least two of: (a) lemon grass oil; (b) cinnamaldehyde, cinnamon oil, Cinnamomum cassia, cinnamon extract, cassia leaf oil, 3,4-dihydroxycinnamic acid or salt thereof, or a mixture thereof; (c) sorbic acid, or a salt thereof; (d) erythorbic acid, or a salt thereof; (e) benzoic acid, or a salt thereof; (f) arabinogalactan, galactoarabinan, or a mixture thereof; (g) a hexahydro-iso-alpha-acid, tetrahydro-iso-alpha-acid, or a mixture thereof; (h) Achillea fragrantissima (Santolina fragrantissima Forssk., lavender cotton) oil; and (i) ?-gluconolactone. The present invention also provides a product (preferably a product other than a foodstuff, pharmaceutical, or cosmetic) comprising a preservative effective amount of cinnamaldehyde or a mixture of cinnamaldehyde and one or more alkanol-dialkyl hydantoins.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2009Publication date: July 30, 2009Applicant: Lonza Inc.Inventors: Patrick Jay Lutz, Olga Borokhov, Shibu Abraham
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Publication number: 20090175966Abstract: The present invention provides an antimicrobial composition comprising an antimicrobial effective amount (such as a preservative, bactericidal, and/or fungicidal effective amount) of a mixture comprising at least two of: (a) lemon grass oil; (b) cinnamaldehyde, cinnamon oil, Cinnamomum cassia, cinnamon extract, cassia leaf oil, 3,4-dihydroxycinnamic acid or salt thereof, or a mixture thereof; (c) sorbic acid, or a salt thereof; (d) erythorbic acid, or a salt thereof; (e) benzoic acid, or a salt thereof; (f) arabinogalactan, galactoarabinan, or a mixture thereof; (g) a hexahydro-iso-alpha-acid, tetrahydro-iso-alpha-acid, or a mixture thereof; (h) Achillea fragrantissima (Santolina fragrantissima Forssk., lavender cotton) oil; and (i) ?-gluconolactone. The present invention also provides a product (preferably a product other than a foodstuff, pharmaceutical, or cosmetic) comprising a preservative effective amount of cinnamaldehyde or a mixture of cinnamaldehyde and one or more alkanol-dialkyl hydantoins.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2009Publication date: July 9, 2009Applicant: Lonza Inc.Inventors: Patrick Jay Lutz, Olga Borokhov, Shibu Abraham
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Publication number: 20080241082Abstract: A novel method is disclosed for the preparation of oil-in-water emulsions suitable for cosmetic or topical dermatological products. The method comprises the step of mixing at least one cosmetically active ingredient with an aqueous emulsion of washed vegetable oil bodies (oleosomes) and the temperature of the products does never exceed about 40° C. during the steps of the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2005Publication date: October 2, 2008Applicant: Lonza Inc.Inventors: Jacob Guth, Vickie Lentner