Patents Assigned to Cottrell, Ltd.
  • Hydrogen peroxide disinfecting and sterilizing compositions
    Patent number: 5900256
    Abstract: An aqueous acidic disinfecting and sterilizing composition for medical instruments, which may include brass, copper, aluminum, stainless steel, plastic and ceramic components. The composition contains hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid, a corrosion inhibitor system, a surfactant and a stabilizer. These compositions have in use stability and are effective as a disinfectant and/or sterilant either at room or when heated. For other applications, surfactants, sequestering agents and stabilizers may be optional.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1999
    Assignee: Cottrell, Ltd.
    Inventors: John R. Scoville, Jr., Inna A. Novicova