With Halogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Or Phosphorus Containing Antiseptic, Biocidal, Or Deodorizing Component Patents (Class 510/131)
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Patent number: 6906017Abstract: The bath product employs halite and a mixture of herbs and spices packed in water permeable bath bags to condition bath water and emit fragrances. The bath product includes five water permeable bags contained in an outer carrying bag. Four of the five water permeable bags contain the mixture and one contains halite. The mixture includes ground lemongrass, wrinkled skin lime, wrinkled skin lime leaves, holy basil, Zingiber cassumunar Roxb., and mint.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2004Date of Patent: June 14, 2005Inventors: Borie Pak Sonnergren, Ban Pak
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Patent number: 6897191Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compositions for disinfecting and sealing a substrate, while also providing the surface with long-term fungicidal protection. Due to this unique and advantageous combination of capabilities, the composition finds particular utility in the construction industry, where it may advantageously be employed to treat a wide variety of construction articles.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2003Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: Specialty Construction Brands, Inc.Inventor: Vernon H. Batdorf
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Patent number: 6894012Abstract: The present application relates to a cleansing composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable aqueous medium, (1) at least one foaming surfactant, (2) at least 1% by weight of at least one silica with respect to the total weight of the composition, (3) at least one oxyalkylated compound and (4) at least one polymer chosen from cationic polymers and amphoteric polymers. The composition obtained has the consistency of a gel and gives a lather of very good quality. It can be used in particular in the cosmetic or dermatological field, as products for cleansing or removing make-up from the skin, eyes, scalp and/or hair, and/or to disinfect the skin and/or the scalp.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2002Date of Patent: May 17, 2005Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Laurence Sebillotte-Arnaud, Dominique Bordeaux
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Patent number: 6863722Abstract: This invention relates to a process for producing 5-methyl-N-aryl-2-pyrrolidone, 5-methyl-N-cycloalkyl-2-pyrrolidone, and 5-methyl-N-alkyl-2-pyrrolidone by reductive amination of levulinic acid with nitro compounds utilizing a metal catalyst, which is optionally supported.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2004Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventor: Leo Ernest Manzer
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Patent number: 6841520Abstract: This invention relates to a process for producing 5-methyl-N-(methyl aryl)-2-pyrrolidone, 5-methyl-N-(methyl cycloalkyl)-2-pyrrolidone and 5-methyl-N-alkyl-2-pyrrolidone by reductive amination of levulinic acid with aryl cyano compounds utilizing a metal catalyst, which is optionally supported.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2003Date of Patent: January 11, 2005Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventor: Leo Ernest Manzer
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Patent number: 6824705Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of ethyl tricyclo [5.2.1.025] decan-2-carboxylate in a hypochlorite containing products to reduce the bleach odor on skin, when such products come in contact with human skin.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2003Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.Inventors: Hedeliza Malonzo Mercado, Colette Lallemant, Pierre Boudot, John N. Labows
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Patent number: 6794343Abstract: By providing a mixture of surfactants and water, with the water content ranging between bout 40% and 95% by weight based upon the weight of the entire composition, a unique, improved, liquid based foaming soap formulation is realized which is useable for a wide variety of applications, including wet shaving and dry shaving. In the preferred embodiment, the improved liquid based foaming soap formulations incorporate one or more therapeutic active in sufficient quantities to assure its efficacy. As a result, the formulation is useable for a wide variety of medical applications for preventing, treating, or reducing the spread or transmission of bacteria, virus, infections, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2002Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Inventors: Leonard Paul, George Rozsa, Theodore Rozsa
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Patent number: 6752998Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides an exothermic composition, which includes at least one zeolite; at least one surfactant; at least one magnesium or calcium halide; and a physiologically acceptable anhydrous medium. Another embodiment of the present invention provides a composition, which includes a means for making the composition exothermic; at least one surfactant; at least one magnesium or calcium halide; and a physiologically acceptable anhydrous medium. Other embodiments of the present invention provide processes for removing make-up from or cleansing the skin or mucous membrane, and articles which include the composition.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2001Date of Patent: June 22, 2004Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Delphine Verdrel-Lahaxe, Lien Bui-Bertrand
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Patent number: 6730655Abstract: There are described diquaternary ammonium compounds of the general formula: wherein R1 and R4 are each independently of the other C4-C16alkyl, phenyl or phenyl-C1-C10 alkyl, R2, R3, R5 and R6 are each independently of the others C1-C4alkyl, and A is a monovalent anion. The compounds exhibit a pronounced action against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, and also against yeast, molds and algae. They are accordingly suitable for the antimicrobial treatment of surfaces and for the preservation and disinfection of materials and cosmetic products, and especially also for the preparation of solid or liquid formulations and for the preservation of foodstuffs and drinks. The compounds are furthermore suitable for imparting antimicrobial properties to technical plant and for antimicrobial water treatment.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2001Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals CorporationInventors: Dieter Reinehr, Dietmar Ochs, Hanspeter Sauter, Fernand Hoffstetter
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Patent number: 6723689Abstract: An antimicrobial composition comprising an alcohol in an amount from about 60 to about 95 weight percent of the total composition, a preservative, a cationic cellulose polymer thickening agent, a moisturizer and/or, a cationic emulsifier, and water in an amount from about 6 to about 30 weight percent. The skin disinfecting formulation will not irritate, dry or crack the skin and will provide antimicrobial effectiveness to the skin.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2003Date of Patent: April 20, 2004Assignee: Becton Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Minh Quang Hoang, Donald Edward Hunt
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Patent number: 6699824Abstract: A rinse-off liquid personal cleansing composition comprising: (a) water; (b) from about 1% to about 60% by weight of a water soluble surfactant; (c) a water-insoluble oil selected from highly branched polyalphaolefins having formula (A) wherein R1 is H or C1-C20 alkyl, R4 is C1-C20 alkyl, R2 is H or C1-C20, and R3 is C3-C20 preferably from C5-C20, n is an integer from 0 to 3 and m is an interger of from 1 to 1000 and having a number average molecular weight of from about 1000 to about 25,000; and (d) a hydrophobic skin active component selected from antimicrobial agents, sunscreens, vitamins, perfume oils, insect repellents, anti fungal agents, and mixtures thereof, wherein the hydrophobic skin active component has a ClogP value of greater than 3. The personal cleansing compositions of the invention provide improved deposition of hydrophobic skin actives, excellent rinse feel and skin mildness.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2001Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: George Geoffrey Dawson, Kristina Vanoosthuyze
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Publication number: 20040029751Abstract: A preparation for douches and/or irrigations of natural or pathological cavities in the human body which comprises water added with at least one gaseous substance selected from carbon dioxide, oxygen, nitrogen, gaseous anaesthetic substances and inert gases.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2003Publication date: February 12, 2004Inventor: Beniamino Palmieri
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Patent number: 6673761Abstract: An cleaning composition loaded on a cleaning wipe having improved biocidal release from the cleaning wipe. The cleaning composition includes a cationic biocide, a biocide release agent and water. The cationic biocide release agent has an ionic strength in the cleaning composition of at least about 5×10−3 mol/l.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2002Date of Patent: January 6, 2004Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Shuman Mitra, Richard E. Simon, Wayne B. Scott, Kenneth Vieira, Glen A. Shaffer
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Patent number: 6624126Abstract: Detergent compositions containing (A) an anionic surfactant, (B) an antibacterial agent, and (C) a glyceryl ether having a C4-12 alkyl or alkenyl group. The compositions are excellent in detergency and quick foaming properties, have high antibacterial action and bring about sufficient antipruritic and deodorant effects on the scalp or body and antidandruff effects on the scalp.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2002Date of Patent: September 23, 2003Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Kennichi Kasuga, Tetsuya Miyajima
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Patent number: 6610315Abstract: Disclosed is a composition including a lower alcohol and water in a weight ratio of about 35:65 to 100:0, between at least 0.5% and 8.0% by weight thickener system comprised of at least two emulsifiers, each emulsifier present in at least 0.05% by weight wherein the composition free of auxiliary thickeners has a viscosity of at least 4,000 centipoise at 23° C. and wherein each emulsifier is comprised of at least one hydrophobic group and at least one hydrophilic group. The composition is useful as a presurgical scrub replacement, a lotion or other hand preparation.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2002Date of Patent: August 26, 2003Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Matthew T. Scholz, Robert A. Asmus, Jill R. Charpentier
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Publication number: 20030125224Abstract: Topically active compositions having enhanced effectiveness are disclosed. The compositions contain a topically active compound, an anionic surfactant, a hydric solvent, a hydrotrope, an optional cosurfactant, and water, wherein a percent saturation of the topical active compound of the composition is at least 25%. The compositions exhibit a rapid and effective topical effect, and effectively deposit the topically active compound for an effective residual effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2002Publication date: July 3, 2003Inventors: Earl P. Seitz, Andrea Lynn Waggoner, Priscilla S. Fox, Timothy J. Taylor
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Patent number: 6566314Abstract: An aqueous foam producing personal cleansing composition is disclosed. The composition, which is normally clear and is essentially free of any amides of diethanolamine, comprises a cloud point depressing agent comprising ammonium chloride. The composition of the present invention is characterized by a low cloud point temperature such that the risk of forming an undesirable precipitate in the composition is reduced. Also disclosed is a method of reducing the cloud point temperature in a normally clear aqueous personal cleansing composition which is essentially free of amides of diethanolamine. The method comprises adding ammonium chloride to the composition.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2000Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: Alberto-Culver CompanyInventors: Usha V. Murthy, Dipak K. Ghosh, Randy Schueller
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Publication number: 20030060379Abstract: An environmentally friendly soap-based pesticide having improved efficacy against aphids and other insect pests. The pesticide also has insect-repellent properties. The pesticide comprises one or more adjuncts selected from natural oils, evaporation retardants, particulate, physically-active insecticidal materials, and mixtures thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2002Publication date: March 27, 2003Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Philip Frank Souter, John Allen Burdis
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Patent number: 6531434Abstract: An antiseptic cleansing composition comprising an antimicrobial agent, an effective amount of an alkylpolysaccharide surfactant, at least one alkyl alcohol and at least on aryl alcohol. Suitable surfactant alkylpolysaccharides may contain one or more sugar units selected from the group consisting of maltose, arabinose, xylose, mannose, galactose, gulose, idose, talose, allose, altrose, sucrose, fructose, sorbose, levulose, lactose, allulose, tagatose, alloheptulose, sedoheptulose, glucoheptulose, mannoheptulose, guloheptulose, idoheptulose, galactoheptulose, taloheptulose and derivatives thereof. Suitable antimicrobial agents include chlorohexidine, chlorohexidine salt, chlorophenol derivative, octenidindihydrochloride (CH3—(CH2)7—NHOH—(CH2)10—NO—NH(CH2)7—CH3) or any salt thereof, and quaternary ammonium compounds.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2000Date of Patent: March 11, 2003Assignee: Novapharm Research (Australia) Pty.Inventor: Bruno Anthony Gluck
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Patent number: 6518229Abstract: An antibacterial composition is provided that has an anionic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant, a cationic conditioning agent, an antibacterial agent and water. Preferably, the composition is a liquid hand soap. The aqueous antibacterial composition, especially when an antibacterial liquid hand soap, has a proper balance of ingredients for providing a high cleansing ability, high foam, good conditioning and a pleasant emollient effect on the skin. The method of reducing amount of bacteria on part of a person's body, such as a hand, includes contacting the hand with the composition and, thereafter, rinsing the hand with water.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2000Date of Patent: February 11, 2003Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.Inventors: Anne Tashjian, Susan Mills, Marie Lewis
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Patent number: 6482423Abstract: The present invention relates to an antimicrobial wipe comprising a porous or absorbent sheet impregnated with an antimicrobial cleansing composition, wherein the antimicrobial cleansing composition comprises from about 0.001% to about 5.0%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, of an antimicrobial active; from about 0.05% to about 10%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, of an anionic surfactant; from about 0.1% to about 10%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, of a proton donating agent; and from about 3% to about 99.85%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, water; wherein the composition is adjusted to a pH of from about 3.0 to about 6.0; wherein the antimicrobial cleansing composition has a Gram Positive Residual Effectiveness Index of greater than about 0.5; and wherein the antimicrobial cleansing composition has a Mildness Index of less than about 0.3.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2000Date of Patent: November 19, 2002Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Peter William Beerse, Jeffrey Michael Morgan, Kathleen Grieshop Baier, Theresa Anne Bakken Schuette, Raymond Wei Cen, Mannie Lee Clapp, Raphael Warren
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Patent number: 6465409Abstract: The invention concerns an aqueous biocide system comprising: at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible biocidal agent, and at least a polyorganosiloxane with water-soluble or water-dispersible functions. The invention also concerns the use of the system for disinfecting hard surfaces, or a method for disinfecting hard surfaces using the system, with controlled release of the biocide when contacted with an aqueous medium of a hard surface whereon the aqueous medium has been deposited and dried.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2000Date of Patent: October 15, 2002Assignee: Rhodia ChimieInventors: John Frederic Carr, Gérard Mignani, Louis Vovelle, Brian Davis, Caroll Vergelati
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Patent number: 6451333Abstract: The present invention relates to a rinse-off antimicrobial cleansing composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 5.0%, by weight of the cleansing composition, of an antimicrobial active; from about 9% to about 14%, by weight of the cleansing composition, of an anionic surfactant, wherein at least about 67% of the anionic surfactant is selected from the group consisting of Class A surfactants, Class C surfactants, and mixtures thereof, wherein the ratio of Class A surfactant to Class C is from about 4:1 to about 1.5:1, and wherein the total anionic surfactant comprises less than about 50% of the ammonium counter cation salt; from about 4% to about 8%, by weight of the cleansing composition, of a proton donating agent having a Biological Activity Index, Z, of greater than about 0.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1999Date of Patent: September 17, 2002Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Peter William Beerse, Jeffrey Michael Morgan, Kathleen Grieshop Baier, Robert Gregory Bartolo, Theresa Anne Bakken Schuette
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Patent number: 6451748Abstract: Antibacterial compositions having enhanced antibacterial effectiveness are disclosed. The antibacterial compositions contain a phenolic antibacterial agent, a surfactant, and water, wherein a percent saturation of the antibacterial agent in a continuous aqueous phase of the composition is at least 50%.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2000Date of Patent: September 17, 2002Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventors: Timothy J. Taylor, Earl P. Seitz, Jr., Priscilla S. Fox
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Patent number: 6444629Abstract: A rinse-off liquid personal cleansing composition comprising surfactant and water wherein the composition comprises less than 8% of a first surfactant selected from a crystallizing anionic surfactant and greater than 3% of a second surfactant selected from non-crystalizing anionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, nonionic surfactants, zwitterionic surfactants, and mixtures thereof, and wherein the composition has a Mean Rinse Feel Value of 3.5 or less as measured by the Rinse Feel Panel Test. The personal cleansing compositions of the invention provide excellent rinse feels and skin mildness.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2000Date of Patent: September 3, 2002Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Russell Philip Elliott, Nicola Jacqueline Phipps, Timothy Woodrow Coffindaffer
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Patent number: 6440923Abstract: A packaged aqueous self foaming liquid cleansing composition comprising a base composition comprising a surfactant system comprising an anionic surfactant and an amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactant and a hydrophobic component, and a post foaming agent, wherein the composition is substantially free of soap and thickens on the addition of the post foaming agent to the base composition.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1999Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Ian Gardner Lyle, Tom Matthew Salmon, Margrit Schopper-Martens, Elisabeth Winterot
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Patent number: 6436445Abstract: An oxidizing species is described herein as a reaction product through an in situ preparation combining a quaternary or protonizable nitrogen compound, an oxidant compound and a halide source at controlled proportions in an aqueous, non-aqueous, gel, aerosol, solid-phase or powdered media. The oxidizing species can be used to reduce microbial and viral populations on a surface or object or in a body or stream of water. The invention thus finds applications as a bleach, sanitizer, oxidant, or in any other application in which an oxidizing agent can be beneficially used alone or in a formulation.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 1999Date of Patent: August 20, 2002Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Robert D. P. Hei, Kim R. Smith, Polly D. Laugen, Shaun P. Kennedy
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Patent number: 6436885Abstract: Disclosed are antimicrobial cleansing compositions that have a pH of from about 2.0 to about 5.5 and comprise an antimicrobial agent, an amphoteric sulfactant, and 2-pyrrolidone-5 carboxylic acid as a proton donating agent. Also disclosed are corresponding articles of manufacture and methods of cleansing the skin using the described compositions. The compositions are mild to the skin and provide improved antimicrobial benefits to the skin.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2000Date of Patent: August 20, 2002Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Kimberly Ann Biedermann, Jeffrey Michael Morgan, Karl Shiqing Wei, Mark Richard Sine, Cheyne P. Thomas, David Edmund Tarantino, Christopher Irwin, Christopher Dean Putman, Peter William Beerse
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Patent number: 6436890Abstract: The present invention provides an antimicrobial detergent composition containing, as an antimicrobial agent, a bis-quaternary ammonium compound of the general formula wherein the two R1 may be the same or different and each represents an alkyl group of 1 to 18 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group of 3 to 18 carbon atoms; the two R2 may be the same or different and each represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, an amino group, an alkyl group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group of 1 to 3 carbon atoms; R3 represents an alkylene group of 1 to 18 carbon atoms, an alkenylene group of 3 to 18 carbon atoms or a phenylene or xylylene group which may optionally be substituted by an alkyl group of 1 to 18 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms or an alkoxycarbonyl group of 2 to 6 carbon atoms; Y1 represents —NHCO—, —CONH—, —NHCS—, —COO—, —COS—, —O— or —S—; Y2 represents —CONH&mdType: GrantFiled: October 10, 2000Date of Patent: August 20, 2002Assignee: Inui CorporationInventors: Hiroki Kourai, Takuya Maeda, Munehiro Yoshida, Kensei Kunikata, Kouji Wada
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Patent number: 6413921Abstract: The present invention provides an antimicrobial composition for disinfection of a skin surface in preparation for surgery. The antimicrobial composition comprises parachlorometaxylenol (PCMX) and an anionic surfactant composition which exhibits both a high degree of antimicrobial efficacy and low skin irritability properties. In a preferred embodiment, the composition comprises an anionic surfactant composition comprising a surfactant having a hydrophobic portion consisting of a linear alkyl and a hydrophilic portion having ethoxylation termination with a sulfonate anionic group, and a sarcosine surfactant. A preferred surfactant composition further comprises a foaming anionic surfactant, such as sodium lauryl sulfate. The antimicrobial composition can be used in skin disinfecting formulations, such as scrub formulations and pre-operative skin disinfecting formulations. In one embodiment, the composition comprises about 3.3% parachlorometaxylenol.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2000Date of Patent: July 2, 2002Assignee: Allegiance CorporationInventors: David Childers, David Jeng
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Patent number: 6399560Abstract: The invention provides a biocidal concentrate including zinc pyridinethione; and a second biocide selected to be biocidally effective in a pH range complementary to zinc pyridinethione. The second biocide may be an aromatic halogenated phenol such as triclosan, dichlorophen and trichlorcarban. The invention also provides biocidal cleaning devices and plastic materials and methods of manufacture thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2000Date of Patent: June 4, 2002Assignee: Novapharm Research (Australia) Pty Ltd.Inventors: Hyo Sang Kwon, Steven Kritzler
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Patent number: 6387856Abstract: Antimicrobial detergent compositions especially suitable for manual diswashing comprise 0.001-2% iodine ions complexed with an amphoteric surfactant, 5-90% uncomplexed surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants and mixture thereof, and 5-50% water. The detergent compositions have pH of 7-10. Preferably at least a portion of the iodine ions are added as an iodine in the form of a compound selected from the group consisting of KI, NaI, KOI, NaOI and Ca(0I)2.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2001Date of Patent: May 14, 2002Assignee: Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Kofi Ofosu-Asante, Jeffrey Edward Boucher, Marcus Wayne Evans, David Robert Zint
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Patent number: 6383997Abstract: An alcohol based antibacterial liquid formulation with high lathering properties, containing an antibacterial agent, an anionic surfactant, moisturizers, skin conditioners, and a high level of alcohol for frequent use in disinfecting the hands and body. More specifically, the present invention relates to a mild, lathering formulation having high content of a low carbon alcohol, an antibacterial agent and at the same time, having an anionic surfactant to make it lather. The formulation is designed to be used with water to enhance the lathering of the solution, while disinfecting at the same time.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2001Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: Dragoco Gerberding & Co. AGInventor: Marjorie McManus
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Patent number: 6383996Abstract: An antidandruff composition for treating the hair and scalp combines, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one specific antidandruff agent and at least one acrylic terpolymer made up of a monomer (a) chosen from a C1-C6 alkyl acrylate and a C1-C6 alkyl methacrylate; a monomer (b) chosen from a heterocyclic vinyl compound containing at least one nitrogen or sulphur atom, a (meth)acrylamide, a mono- or di(C1-C4)alkylamino(C1-C4)alkyl (meth)acrylate, and a mono- or di(C1-C4)alkylamino(C1-C4)alkyl(meth)acrylamide, a monomer (c) chosen from a urethane produced by reaction between a monoethylenic unsaturated isocyanate and a nonionic surfactant, a copolymerizable ethylenic surfactant monomer, a surfactant monomer of urea type, an allyl ether containing alkylenoxy groups, and a nonionic monomer of urethane type.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2000Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Véronique Maurin, Bernard Beauquey
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Patent number: 6376436Abstract: A foaming decontaminating composition useful for chemical and biological warfare applications. The foaming decontaminating composition has a quaternary ammonium complex component, a corrosion inhibitor, an oxidizer component and a foam component, with an adjusted pH of at least 8.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2000Date of Patent: April 23, 2002Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventor: Donald T. Cronce
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Patent number: 6376547Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an N,N′-substituted glycine or of an N,N′-substituted derivative of glycine (a) of the general formula I in which R1 is hydrogen or a straight-chain or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl, alkaryl or aralkyl radical having 1 to 30 C atoms, which can optionally contain heteroatoms such as O, S and N, R2 is a straight-chain or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl, alkaryl or aralkyl radical having 1 to 30 C atoms containing at least one primary, secondary or tertiary amino group and X is OH, OR3, NH2, NHR4, NR4R5 or O−M+, where R3, R4 and R5 are straight-chain or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl, alkaryl or aralkyl radicals which can be identical to or different from one another, and M is a metal cation, as active compound in a tuberculocidal disinfectant.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 1999Date of Patent: April 23, 2002Assignee: L'Air Liquide SANTE (International)Inventors: Sabine Behrends, Andreas Dettmann, Michael Mohr
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Patent number: 6358906Abstract: There are described concentrated liquid formulations (a) comprising (a1) 1 to 80% by weight of a microbicidally active ingredient, (a2) 20 to 99% by weight of a mono- or dihydric alcohol or mixtures thereof, and concentrated liquid formulations (b) comprising (b1) 5.1 to 30% by weight of microbicidally active ingredient, (b2) 0 to 80% by weight of sulfonate, (b3) 1 to 60% by weight of a C1-C11monocarboxylic acid or of a C3-C12di- or -polycarboxylic acid; (b4) 0 to 90% by weight of a mono- or dihydric alcohol or mixtures thereof, and water to 100%, it always being necessary for one of the components (b2) or (b4) to be present. The formulations according to the invention are used as microbicidally active ingredient in cosmetic products, household articles or hand disinfectants, as preservatives in household articles and cosmetic products and as disinfectant and decontamination agent for textile fibre materials or the skin and hard surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 1998Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals CorporationInventors: Dietmar Ochs, Marcel Schnyder
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Patent number: 6329330Abstract: Fatty acid-based compositions which include at least one neutralized fatty acid, a phenol group-containing compound, and a photostable organic ultra-violet absorber are provided. Additionally, a method of preparing such compositions is provided. The method includes neutralizing at least one melted fatty acid; adding an alkanolamine, a phenol group-containing compound, and a photostable organic UV absorber to the neutralized melted fatty acid to form a pourable composition; and cooling the pourable composition.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1998Date of Patent: December 11, 2001Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, IncInventors: Gerard A. Latoga, Kennie U. Dee
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Patent number: 6287577Abstract: The present invention relates to a leave-on antimicrobial composition comprising from about 0.001% to about 5% of an antimicrobial active; from about 0.05% to about 10% of an anionic surfactant; from about 0.1% to about 10% of a proton donating agent; and from about 0% to about 99.85% of water; wherein the composition is adjusted to a pH of from about 3.0 to about 6.0; wherein the leave-on antimicrobial composition has a Gram Positive Residual Effectiveness Index of greater than about 0.5; and wherein the leave-on antimicrobial composition has a Mildness Index of greater than 0.3. The invention also encompasses methods for cleansing skin and providing residual effectiveness versus Gram positive bacteria using these products.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1997Date of Patent: September 11, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Peter William Beerse, Jeffrey Michael Morgan, Kathleen Grieshop Baier, Theresa Anne Bakken, Wei Cen, Mannie Lee Clapp, Raphael Warren
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Patent number: 6284259Abstract: The present invention relates to an antimicrobial wipe comprising a porous or absorbent sheet impregnated with an antimicrobial cleansing composition, wherein the antimicrobial cleansing composition comprises from about 0.001% to about 5.0%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, of an antimicrobial active; from about 0.05% to about 10%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, of an anionic surfactant; from about 0.1% to about 10%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, of a proton donating agent; and from about 3% to about 99.85%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, water; wherein the composition is adjusted to a pH of from about 3.0 to about 6.0; wherein the antimicrobial cleansing composition has a Gram Positive Residual Effectiveness Index of greater than about 0.5; and wherein the antimicrobial cleansing composition has a Mildness Index of less than about 0.3.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1997Date of Patent: September 4, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Peter William Beerse, Jeffrey Michael Morgan, Kathleen Grieshop Baier, Theresa Anne Bakken, Wei Cen, Mannie Lee Clapp, Raphael Warren
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Patent number: 6239088Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleansing composition based on the composition of lachrymal fluid. The cleansing composition comprises an ionic aqueous base containing one or more electrolytes, a basic protein or amino acid, and optionally, a mucomimetic compound and a lysozyme. The cleansing composition is gentle to both skin and eyes, and is highly effective in removing even transfer-resistant makeup.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 1999Date of Patent: May 29, 2001Assignee: Color Access, Inc.Inventors: Liliana George, Andrew J. Bevacqua, Daniela Toma, Saul Miklean
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Patent number: 6228128Abstract: A method for antimicrobial treatment of microorganisms and/or viruses which involves treating the microorganisms and/or viruses with an effective amount of a fungal laccase and one or more enhancers in the presence of oxygen, the enhancers having the formula: wherein A, B and C are as defined in the specification.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 1998Date of Patent: May 8, 2001Inventors: Charlotte Johansen, Anders Hjelholt Pedersen, Claus Crone Fuglsa{dot over (n)}g
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Patent number: 6217887Abstract: The present invention relates to a leave-on antimicrobial composition comprising from about 0.001% to about 5% of an antimicrobial active; from about 0.5% to about 10% of an anionic surfactant; from about 0.1% to about 10% of a proton donating agent, wherein the proton donating agent is such that the composition is essentially free of C4-C20 alkyl fatty acid; and from about 0% to about 98.85% of water; wherein the composition is adjusted to a pH of from about 3.0 to about 6.0; wherein the leave-on antimicrobial composition has a One-wash Immediate Germ Reduction Index of greater than about 50%; and wherein the leave-on antimicrobial composition has a Mildness Index of greater than 0.3. The invention also encompasses methods for moisturizing skin, reducing germs on the skin, and providing residual effectiveness versus Gram positive bacteria using these products.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1999Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Peter William Beerse, Jeffrey Michael Morgan, Kathleen Grieshop Baier, Theresa Anne Bakken Schuette, Raymond Wei Chen
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Patent number: 6214363Abstract: The present invention relates to a rinse-off antimicrobial cleansing composition comprising from about 0.001% to about 5% of an antimicrobial active, from about 1% to about 80% of an anionic surfactant, from about 0.1% to about 12% of a proton donating agent; from about 0.1% to about 30% of a deposition aid; and from about 3% to about 98.8% of water, wherein the composition is adjusted to a pH of from about 3.0 to about 6.0, wherein the rinse-off antimicrobial cleansing composition has a Gram Negative Residual Effectiveness Index of greater than about 0.3, and wherein the rinse-off antimicrobial cleansing composition has a Mildness Index of greater than 0.3. The invention also encompasses methods for cleansing skin and providing residual effectiveness versus Gram negative bacteria using these products.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1997Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Peter William Beerse, Jeffrey Michael Morgan, Kathleen Grieshop Baier, Robert Gregory Bartolo, Theresa Anne Bakken, Mary Elizabeth Carethers, Mark Richard Sine, Mannie Lee Clapp, Raphael Warren
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Publication number: 20010000173Abstract: The invention relates to cleaning compositions comprisingType: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2000Publication date: April 5, 2001Inventors: Dietmar Huglin, Erich Kramer
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Patent number: 6210695Abstract: The present invention relates to a leave-on antimicrobial composition comprising from about 0.001% to about 5.0%, by weight of the leave-on antimicrobial composition, of an antimicrobial active; from about 0.05% to about 10%, by weight of the leave-on antimicrobial composition, of an anionic surfactant; from about 0.1% to about 10%, by weight of the leave-on antimicrobial composition, of a proton donating agent; and from about 0% to about 99.85%, by weight of the leave-on antimicrobial composition, water; wherein the composition is adjusted to a pH of from about 3.0 to about 6.0. The invention also encompasses methods for moisturizing, reducing the number of germs on the skin, and decreasing the spread of transient Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria using the leave-on antimicrobial compositions described herein.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 1997Date of Patent: April 3, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Peter William Beerse, Jeffrey Michael Morgan, Kathleen Grieshop Baier, Theresa Anne Bakken, Marcus Wayne Evans
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Patent number: 6204230Abstract: Antibacterial compositions having excellent antibacterial effectiveness are disclosed. The antibacterial compositions contain a polyhydric solvent, a hydrotrope, a surfactant, an optional antibacterial agent, and water.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1999Date of Patent: March 20, 2001Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventors: Timothy J. Taylor, Earl P. Seitz, Jr.
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Patent number: 6197738Abstract: A nontoxic sanitizing cleaner comprising an organic acid having a pH less than 3, a chelating agent, and a surfactant. The invention also contemplates a buffering agent in the cleaner. In a preferred embodiment, the sanitizing cleanser is in the form of a solution containing 94% citric acid, 4% EDTA, 1% sodium laurel sulfate, and 1% monosodium phosphate, by weight. The invention also contemplates using the nontoxic sanitizing cleaner in a cosmetic lotion, and in processes for cleaning and sanitizing food processing equipment.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1997Date of Patent: March 6, 2001Inventor: Robert R. Regutti
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Patent number: 6197315Abstract: The present invention relates to an antimicrobial wipe comprising a porous or absorbent sheet impregnated with an antimicrobial cleansing composition, wherein the antimicrobial cleansing composition comprises from about 0.001% to about 5.0%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, of an antimicrobial active; from about 0.05% to about 10%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, of an anionic surfactant; from about 0.1% to about 10%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, of a proton donating agent; and from about 3% to about 99.85%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, water; wherein the composition is adjusted to a pH of from about 3.0 to about 6.0; wherein the antimicrobial cleansing composition has a Gram Negative Residual Effectiveness Index of greater than about 0.3. The invention also relates to these antibacterial wipes wherein the antimicrobial cleansing composition has a Mildness Index of greater than about 0.3.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 1997Date of Patent: March 6, 2001Assignee: Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Peter William Beerse, Jeffrey Michael Morgan, Kathleen Grieshop Baier, Wei Cen, Theresa Anne Bakken
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Patent number: 6190674Abstract: The present invention relates to a rinse-off antimicrobial cleansing composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 5% of an antimicrobial active, from about 8% to about 18% of an anionic surfactant, from about 2% to about 12% of a proton donating agent; from about 1% to about 30% of a lipophilic skin moisturizing agent; from about 0.1% to about 4% of a stabilizer; and from about 35% to about 88.8% of water. At least about 67% of the anionic surfactant comprises a mixture of Class A and Class C surfactant. The weight ratio of Class A surfactant to Class C surfactant ranges from about 5:1 to about 1:2. The composition is adjusted to a pH of from about 3.5 to about 4.5.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 1997Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Peter William Beerse, Jeffrey Michael Morgan, Kathleen Grieshop Baier, Robert Gregory Bartolo, Theresa Anne Bakken, Mark Richard Sine