Patents by Inventor David R. Macinga

David R. Macinga has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20240224993
    Abstract: A method for rapid surface sanitization is provided, where the method includes contacting the surface with an effective amount of an antimicrobial composition comprising at least about 50 wt. % of a C1-6 alcohol, based upon the total weight of the antimicrobial composition; and an efficacy-enhancing amount of a C1-10 alkane diol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2024
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Applicant: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: DAVID R. MACINGA, SARAH L. EDMONDS, KRISTIN E. HARTZELL, KELLY A. DOBOS, CAROL QUEZADA
  • Compositions and methods with efficacy against spores and other organisms
    Patent number: 10827749
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the disinfection of surfaces are provided. The compositions include a C1-6 alcohol, a primary enhancer, and an acidifying agent. The disinfectant composition is characterized by a pH of less than 3. Broad spectrum efficacy is achieved, and synergistic activity is exhibited against C. difficile spores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James Edmund Bingham, David R. Macinga
  • Compositions and methods with efficacy against spores and other organisms
    Patent number: 10813357
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the disinfection of surfaces are provided. The compositions include a C1-6 alcohol, and a primary enhancer selected from biguanides. The disinfectant composition is characterized by a pH of no more than about 2.5. Broad spectrum efficacy is achieved, and synergistic activity is exhibited against C. difficile spores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Macinga, James E. Bingham
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS WITH EFFICACY AGAINST SPORES AND OTHER ORGANISMS
    Publication number: 20190261628
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the disinfection of surfaces are provided. The compositions include a C1-6 alcohol, a primary enhancer, and an acidifying agent. The disinfectant composition is characterized by a pH of less than 3. Broad spectrum efficacy is achieved, and synergistic activity is exhibited against C. difficile spores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: James Edmund Bingham, David R. Macinga
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE WITH GEL DISPENSERS
    Publication number: 20190239506
    Abstract: A method is provided for reducing the frequency of mis-directed output of hydroalchoholic gel from a dispenser. A method of reducing the formation of coagulated gel deposits, and dispensable hydroalchoholic gel compositions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: David R. Macinga, Sarah L. Edmonds, Kristin E. Hartzell, Kelly A. Dobos, Carol A. Quezada
  • Compositions and methods with efficacy against spores and other organisms
    Patent number: 10334846
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the disinfection of surfaces are provided. The compositions include at least about 40 weight percent of a C1-6 alcohol, and a primary enhancer selected from protein denaturants. The disinfectant composition is characterized by a pH of less than about 3. Broad spectrum efficacy is achieved, and synergistic activity is exhibited against C. difficile spores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James Edmund Bingham, David R. Macinga
  • Methods and compositions for use with gel dispensers
    Patent number: 10285399
    Abstract: A dispensable hydroalcoholic gel composition is provided. The dispensable hydroalcoholic gel includes a C1-4 alcohol, a polyacrylate thickener, and a glyceryl ester.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Macinga, Sarah L. Edmonds, Kristin E. Hartzell, Kelly A. Dobos, Carol A. Quezada
  • Methods and compositions for use with gel dispensers
    Patent number: 10278388
    Abstract: A dispensable gel composition is provided. The dispensable gel composition includes a C1-4 alcohol, a polyacrylate thickener, and a diol plug-preventing additive. The dispensable gel exhibits less misdirection during dispensing from a dispensing device than gel compositions that are otherwise identical, but for the presence of the plug-preventing additive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Macinga, Sarah L. Edmonds, Kristin E. Hartzell, Kelly A. Dobos, Carol A. Quezada
  • Methods and compositions for use with gel dispensers
    Patent number: 10271548
    Abstract: A dispensable gel composition is provided. The dispensable gel composition includes a C1-4 alcohol, a polyacrylate thickener, and a plug-preventing additive. The dispensable gel exhibits less misdirection during dispensing from a dispensing device than gel compositions that are otherwise identical, but for the presence of the plug-preventing additive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Macinga, Sarah L. Edmonds, Kristin E. Hartzell, Kelly A. Dobos, Carol A. Quezada
  • Methods and compositions for use with gel dispensers
    Patent number: 10130093
    Abstract: A dispensable gel composition is provided. The dispensable gel composition includes a C1-4 alcohol, a polyacrylate thickener, a diol plug-preventing additive, and one or more neutralizers. The one or more neutralizers are selected from sodium hydroxide, ammonium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, arginine, tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine, triethanolamine, tromethamine, and triisopropanolamine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Macinga, Sarah L. Edmonds, Kristin E. Hartzell, Kelly A. Dobos, Carol A. Quezada
  • Composition and method for pre-surgical skin disinfection
    Patent number: 10130655
    Abstract: This invention provides a pre-surgical disinfecting composition that includes at least about 50 percent by weight of a C1-6 alcohol, based upon the total weight of the disinfecting composition, an acid, and a cationic oligomer or polymer. A method for pre-surgical skin disinfection with rapid antiseptic efficacy without the use of secondary antimicrobial compounds is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Macinga, Marcia Snyder, James W. Arbogast
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE WITH GEL DISPENSERS
    Publication number: 20180263240
    Abstract: A dispensable hydroalcoholic gel composition is provided. The dispensable hydroalcoholic gel includes a C1-4 alcohol, a polyacrylate thickener, one or more neutralizers, and an additive. The dispensable hydroalcoholic gel exhibits less misdirection during dispensing from a dispensing device than gel compositions that are otherwise identical, but for the presence of the additive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: David R. Macinga, Sarah L. Edmonds, Kristin E. Hartzell, Kelly A. Dobos, Carol A. Quezada
  • Methods and compositions for use with gel dispensers
    Patent number: 10004227
    Abstract: A dispensable hydroalcoholic gel composition is provided. The dispensable hydroalcoholic gel includes a C1-4 alcohol, a polyacrylate thickener, one or more neutralizers, and an additive. The dispensable hydroalcoholic gel exhibits less misdirection during dispensing from a dispensing device than gel compositions that are otherwise identical, but for the presence of the additive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Macinga, Sarah L. Edmonds, Kristin E. Hartzell, Kelly A. Dobos, Carol A. Quezada
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE WITH GEL DISPENSERS
    Publication number: 20180160680
    Abstract: A method is provided for reducing the frequency of mis-directed output of hydroalchoholic gel from a dispenser. A method of reducing the formation of coagulated gel deposits, and dispensable hydroalchoholic gel compositions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: David R. Macinga, Sarah L. Edmonds, Kristin E. Hartzell, Kelly A. Dobos, Carol A. Quezada
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE WITH GEL DISPENSERS
    Publication number: 20180160681
    Abstract: A method is provided for reducing the frequency of mis-directed output of hydroalchoholic gel from a dispenser. A method of reducing the formation of coagulated gel deposits, and dispensable hydroalchoholic gel compositions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: David R. Macinga, Sarah L. Edmonds, Kristin E. Hartzell, Kelly A. Dobos, Carol A. Quezada
  • Antimicrobial compositions
    Patent number: 9907304
    Abstract: A method for rapid surface sanitization is provided, where the method includes contacting the surface with an effective amount of an antimicrobial composition comprising at least about 50 wt. % of a C1-6 alcohol, based upon the total weight of the antimicrobial composition; and an efficacy-enhancing amount of a C1-10 alkane diol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Macinga, Sarah L. Edmonds, Kristin E. Hartzell, Kelly A. Dobos, Carol A. Quezada
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS WITH EFFICACY AGAINST SPORES AND OTHER ORGANISMS
    Publication number: 20180042226
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the disinfection of surfaces are provided. The compositions include at least about 40 weight percent of a C1-6 alcohol, and a primary enhancer selected from protein denaturants. The disinfectant composition is characterized by a pH of less than about 3. Broad spectrum efficacy is achieved, and synergistic activity is exhibited against C. difficile spores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: James Edmund Bingham, David R. Macinga
  • ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20170347646
    Abstract: A method for rapid surface sanitization is provided, where the method includes contacting the surface with an effective amount of an antimicrobial composition comprising at least about 50 wt. % of a C1-6 alcohol, based upon the total weight of the antimicrobial composition; and an efficacy-enhancing amount of a C1-10 alkane diol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: DAVID R. MACINGA, SARAH L. EDMONDS, KRISTEN E. HARTZELL, KELLY A. DOBOS, CAROL QUEZADA
  • Compositions and methods with efficacy against spores and other organisms
    Patent number: 9820482
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the disinfection of surfaces are provided. The compositions include at least about 40 weight percent of a C1-6 alcohol, and a primary enhancer selected from protein denaturants. The disinfectant composition is characterized by a pH of less than about 3. Broad spectrum efficacy is achieved, and synergistic activity is exhibited against C. difficile spores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James Edmund Bingham, David R. Macinga
  • COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR PRE-SURGICAL SKIN DISINFECTION
    Publication number: 20170224722
    Abstract: This invention provides a pre-surgical disinfecting composition that includes at least about 50 percent by weight of a C1-6 alcohol, based upon the total weight of the disinfecting composition, an acid, and a cationic oligomer or polymer. A method for pre-surgical skin disinfection with rapid antiseptic efficacy without the use of secondary antimicrobial compounds is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Applicant: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: DAVID R. MACINGA, MARCIA SNYDER, JAMES W. ARBOGAST