Patents by Inventor Herbert J. Kaiser
Herbert J. Kaiser 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).
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Patent number: 10501644Abstract: Reactive compositions are provided, having biocidal and chemical decontamination/neutralization properties, comprising a hygroscopic polymer and an active, which are useful in a variety of commercial, healthcare and military applications and a wide variety of contaminants, including without limitation chemical and biological warfare agents. The reactive compositions are renewable or rechargeable after use by exposure to an additional application of the active and do not require removal, disposal or replacement of the originally applied composition. Methods for preparing and applying the reactive compositions are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: AMERICAN STERILIZER COMPANYInventors: Herbert J. Kaiser, Miranda C. Shaver, Timothy Lee Giddens
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Publication number: 20180291212Abstract: Reactive compositions are provided, having biocidal and chemical decontamination/neutralization properties, comprising a hygroscopic polymer and an active, which are useful in a variety of commercial, healthcare and military applications and a wide variety of contaminants, including without limitation chemical and biological warfare agents. The reactive compositions are renewable or rechargeable after use by exposure to an additional application of the active and do not require removal, disposal or replacement of the originally applied composition. Methods for preparing and applying the reactive compositions are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Herbert J. KAISER, Miranda C. SHAVER, Timothy Lee GIDDENS
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Patent number: 10017650Abstract: Reactive compositions are provided, having biocidal and chemical decontamination/neutralization properties, comprising a hygroscopic polymer and an active, which are useful in a variety of commercial, healthcare and military applications and a wide variety of contaminants, including without limitation chemical and biological warfare agents. The reactive compositions are renewable or rechargeable after use by exposure to an additional application of the active and do not require removal, disposal or replacement of the originally applied composition. Methods for preparing and applying the reactive compositions are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2016Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: AMERICAN STERILIZER COMPANYInventors: Herbert J. Kaiser, Miranda C. Shaver, Timothy Lee Giddens
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Patent number: 9724550Abstract: A one part, solids containing decontamination blend composition comprises a solid acetyl donor coated with a compound that protects it from hydrolysis, a peroxygen source, optionally a catalyst, optionally a surfactant, and optionally a buffer. The decontamination blend composition is generally in a dry powder, particle, etc. form or in a tablet, pill, etc. form and is complete in and of itself in that no additional compounds are required prior to use and is readily distributed as a one package system. Upon the addition of water, a peroxygen compound such as hydrogen peroxide is formed, and peracetic acid is generated under alkaline conditions. The decontamination blend composition is particularly suitable for oxidizing various chemical and biological compounds thereby eradicating the same in situ as on surfaces, clothes, articles, and the like. Representative contaminants include mustard gas, nerve gas, bacterial toxins, anthrax, bird flu, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2006Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignees: American Sterilizer Company, The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Herbert J. Kaiser, Anchalee Thanavaro, Brandon W. Dell'Aringa, Bryan M. Tienes, Daniel A. Klein, George W. Wagner
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Patent number: 9700644Abstract: A one part, solids containing decontamination blend composition comprises a solid acetyl donor coated with a compound that protects it from hydrolysis, a peroxygen source, optionally a catalyst, optionally a surfactant, and optionally a buffer. The decontamination blend composition is generally in a dry powder, particle, etc form or in a tablet, pill, etc form and is complete in and of itself in that no additional compounds are required prior to use and is readily distributed as a one package system. Upon the addition of water, a peroxygen compound such as hydrogen peroxide is formed, and peracetic acid is generated under alkaline conditions. The decontamination blend composition is particularly suitable for oxidizing various chemical and biological compounds thereby eradicating the same in situ as on surfaces, clothes, articles, and the like. Representative contaminants include mustard gas, nerve gas, bacterial toxins, anthrax, bird flu, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2007Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignees: American Sterilizer Company, The United States of America as Reresented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Herbert J. Kaiser, Anchalee Thanavaro, Brandon W. Dell'Aringa, Bryan M. Tienes, Daniel A. Klein, George W. Wagner
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Publication number: 20160362561Abstract: Reactive compositions are provided, having biocidal and chemical decontamination/neutralization properties, comprising a hygroscopic polymer and an active, which are useful in a variety of commercial, healthcare and military applications and a wide variety of contaminants, including without limitation chemical and biological warfare agents. The reactive compositions are renewable or rechargeable after use by exposure to an additional application of the active and do not require removal, disposal or replacement of the originally applied composition. Methods for preparing and applying the reactive compositions are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Herbert J. KAISER, Miranda C. SHAVER, Timothy Lee GIDDENS
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Patent number: 9353269Abstract: Reactive compositions are provided, having biocidal and chemical decontamination/neutralization properties, comprising a hygroscopic polymer and an active, which are useful in a variety of commercial, healthcare and military applications and a wide variety of contaminants, including without limitation chemical and biological warfare agents. The reactive compositions are renewable or rechargeable after use by exposure to an additional application of the active and do not require removal, disposal or replacement of the originally applied composition. Methods for preparing and applying the reactive compositions are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: AMERICAN STERILIZER COMPANYInventors: Herbert J. Kaiser, Miranda C. Shaver, Timothy Lee Giddens
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Patent number: 8969283Abstract: A low odor, liquid disinfectant composition comprising multiple components, which, upon mixing, provide an aqueous solution comprising low levels of peracetic acid for use in decontaminating articles and surfaces contaminated with bacteria, viruses, fungi and other chemical and biological contaminants including, but not limited to, spores, such as Clostridium difficile (C. diff), Clostridium sporogenes, and anthrax, mouse parvo virus, and mustard, nerve and other chemical and biological warfare agents. The disinfectant composition is prepared just prior to use by combining two or more separately packaged components, one component which is an acetyl donor comprising TAED or DAMA, and the other component which is a hydrogen peroxide solution.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2010Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: American Sterilizer CompanyInventors: Herbert J. Kaiser, Bryan M. Tienes
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Patent number: 8969282Abstract: A low odor, liquid disinfectant composition comprising multiple components, which, upon mixing, provide an aqueous solution comprising low levels of peracetic acid for use in decontaminating articles and surfaces contaminated with bacteria, viruses, fungi and other biological contaminants such as spores, including, but not limited to, Clostridium difficile (C.diff). The disinfectant composition is prepared just prior to use by combining two or more separately packaged components.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2009Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: American Sterilizer CompanyInventors: Christopher C. Heisig, Herbert J. Kaiser, Daniel A. Klein, Jessica S. Linder, Katie J. Frey, Nancy E. Kaiser, Jerry L. Newman
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Publication number: 20140287154Abstract: Reactive compositions are provided, having biocidal and chemical decontamination/neutralization properties, comprising a hygroscopic polymer and an active, which are useful in a variety of commercial, healthcare and military applications and a wide variety of contaminants, including without limitation chemical and biological warfare agents. The reactive compositions are renewable or rechargeable after use by exposure to an additional application of the active and do not require removal, disposal or replacement of the originally applied composition. Methods for preparing and applying the reactive compositions are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventors: Herbert J. Kaiser, Miranda C. Shaver, Timothy Lee Giddens
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Patent number: 8518941Abstract: An extreme temperature decontamination composition such as a solution for destroying microorganisms, chemical warfare and bioterrorism agents is utilized that generally does not freeze at low temperatures down to about minus 25° F. and also has no significant evaporation or decomposition at temperatures up to about 120° F. The solution is effective against nerve agents and vesicants such as VX and HD, and various biological agents. The composition comprises a metallic salt of dichloroisocyanuric acid or dibromoisocyanuric acid, an aqueous solvent system comprising polar compounds such as water and an alkyl glycol, and a quasi hydrophilic compound. The composition can be formulated as a one part system wherein all components are blended together.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2010Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: American Sterilizer CompanyInventors: Herbert J. Kaiser, Daniel A. Klein, Anchalee Thanavaro, Miranda Chevon Shaver
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Patent number: 8236492Abstract: A method of decontaminating a surface or liquid which is contaminated with prions includes treating the surface with a composition which includes one or more phenol. Phenols which are particularly effective include p-chloro-m-xylanol, thymol, triclosan, 4-chloro, 3-methylphenol, pentachlorophenol, hexachlorophene, 2,2-methyl-bis(4-chlorophenol), and p-phenylphenol.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2010Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Steris Inc.Inventors: Gerald E. McDonnell, Herbert J. Kaiser, Kathleen M. Antloga, Shahin Kellor
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Publication number: 20120108593Abstract: An extreme temperature decontamination composition such as a solution for destroying microorganisms, chemical warfare and bioterrorism agents is utilized that generally does not freeze at low temperatures down to about minus 25° F. and also has no significant evaporation or decomposition at temperatures up to about 120° F. The solution is effective against nerve agents and vesicants such as VX and HD, and various biological agents. The composition comprises a metallic salt of dichloroisocyanuric acid or dibromoisocyanuric acid, an aqueous solvent system comprising polar compounds such as water and an alkyl glycol, and a quasi hydrophilic compound. The composition can be formulated as a one part system wherein all components are blended together.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2010Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: AMERICAN STERILIZER COMPANYInventors: Herbert J. Kaiser, Daniel A. Klein, Anchalee Thanavaro, Miranda Chevon Shaver
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Publication number: 20100248287Abstract: A method of decontaminating a surface or liquid which is contaminated with prions includes treating the surface with a composition which includes one or more phenol. Phenols which are particularly effective include p-chloro-m-xylanol, thymol, triclosan, 4-chloro, 3-methylphenol, pentachlorophenol, hexachlorophene, 2,2-methyl-bis(4-chlorophenol), and p-phenylphenol.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2010Publication date: September 30, 2010Inventors: Gerald E. McDonnell, Herbert J. Kaiser, Kathleen M. Antloga, Shahin Kellor
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Patent number: 7803315Abstract: A surface which carries a material which is infected with prions is cleaned with an alkaline cleaning solution to remove as much proteinaceous material as possible from the surface. The solution contains an alkaline cleaning agent which attacks prions remaining on the surface and which attacks prions removed from the surface during the cleaning step. After the cleaning step, the surface is exposed to a strong gaseous oxidant, preferably hydrogen peroxide vapor. The hydrogen peroxide or other strong oxidant attacks the prions, particularly the unclumped prion strands, deactivating the prions.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2002Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: American Sterilizer CompanyInventors: Gerald E. McDonnell, Kathleen M. Antloga, Herbert J. Kaiser
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Publication number: 20100196503Abstract: A low odor, liquid disinfectant composition comprising multiple components, which, upon mixing, provide an aqueous solution comprising low levels of peracetic acid for use in decontaminating articles and surfaces contaminated with bacteria, viruses, fungi and other biological contaminants such as spores, including, but not limited to, Clostridium difficile (C.diff). The disinfectant composition is prepared just prior to use by combining two or more separately packaged components.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2009Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: American Sterilizer CompanyInventors: Christopher C. Heisig, Herbert J. Kaiser, Daniel A. Klein, Jessica S. Linder, Katie J. Frey, Nancy E. Kaiser, Jerry L. Newman
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Publication number: 20100196505Abstract: A low odor, liquid disinfectant composition comprising multiple components, which, upon mixing, provide an aqueous solution comprising low levels of peracetic acid for use in decontaminating articles and surfaces contaminated with bacteria, viruses, fungi and other chemical and biological contaminants including, but not limited to, spores, such as Clostridium difficile (C. diff), Clostridium sporogenes, and anthrax, mouse parvo virus, and mustard, nerve and other chemical and biological warfare agents. The disinfectant composition is prepared just prior to use by combining two or more separately packaged components, one component which is an acetyl donor comprising TAED or DAMA, and the other component which is a hydrogen peroxide solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2010Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: AMERICAN STERILIZER COMPANYInventors: Herbert J. Kaiser, Bryan M. Tienes
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Publication number: 20080176943Abstract: A one part, solids containing decontamination blend composition comprises a solid acetyl donor coated with a compound that protects it from hydrolysis, a peroxygen source, optionally a catalyst, optionally a surfactant, and optionally a buffer. The decontamination blend composition is generally in a dry powder, particle, etc form or in a tablet, pill, etc form and is complete in and of itself in that no additional compounds are required prior to use and is readily distributed as a one package system. Upon the addition of water, a peroxygen compound such as hydrogen peroxide is formed, and peracetic acid is generated under alkaline conditions. The decontamination blend composition is particularly suitable for oxidizing various chemical and biological compounds thereby eradicating the same in situ as on surfaces, clothes, articles, and the like. Representative contaminants include mustard gas, nerve gas, bacterial toxins, anthrax, bird flu, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventors: Herbert J. Kaiser, Anchalee Thanavaro, Brandon W. Dell'Aringa, Bryan M. Tienes, Daniel A. Klein, George W. Wagner
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Patent number: 7393818Abstract: A method of treating the surfaces of medical instruments which are contaminated with prions includes contacting the surface with a composition containing a source of peroxide ions, such as hydrogen peroxide, at a molar concentration of at least 1.5M peroxide (equivalent to approximately 5% hydrogen peroxide) and preferably, about 2M peroxide (approximately 7% hydrogen peroxide). The composition is optionally in the form of a gel. The composition is retained in contact with the surfaces for about 1-2 hours until all or substantially all prion contamination is removed.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2007Date of Patent: July 1, 2008Assignee: Steris Inc.Inventors: Gerald E. McDonnell, Herbert J. Kaiser, Kathleen M. Antloga, Mildred R. Bernardo
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Publication number: 20080045593Abstract: A one part, solids containing decontamination blend composition comprises a solid acetyl donor coated with a compound that protects it from hydrolysis, a peroxygen source, optionally a catalyst, optionally a surfactant, and optionally a buffer. The decontamination blend composition is generally in a dry powder, particle, etc. form or in a tablet, pill, etc. form and is complete in and of itself in that no additional compounds are required prior to use and is readily distributed as a one package system. Upon the addition of water, a peroxygen compound such as hydrogen peroxide is formed, and peracetic acid is generated under alkaline conditions. The decontamination blend composition is particularly suitable for oxidizing various chemical and biological compounds thereby eradicating the same in situ as on surfaces, clothes, articles, and the like. Representative contaminants include mustard gas, nerve gas, bacterial toxins, anthrax, bird flu, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2006Publication date: February 21, 2008Applicant: STERIS Inc.Inventors: Herbert J. Kaiser, Anchalee Thanavaro, Brandon W. Dell'Aringa, Bryan M. Tienes, Daniel A. Klein, George W. Wagner