Patents by Inventor Holger Biering

Holger Biering 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).

  • Patent number: 9603361
    Abstract: The invention relates to a virucidal composition comprising based on the composition from 80 to 99 wt-% of a C2-C4 monoalcohol or a mixture thereof, from 0.1 to lower 2 wt-% of an organic acid, from 0.1 to 1 wt-% of an alkoxylated monoglyceride and/or alkoxylated diglyceride, wherein the pH value of the composition is from pH 3.3 to 5 and the remainder up to 100 wt-% is water. The invention further describes a method of inactivating viruses, and a product comprising the virucidal composition and means for applying it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Holger Biering, Silke Denzin, Friedrich Von Rheinbaben, Bernhard Meyer
  • Patent number: 8658191
    Abstract: Concentrated or ready-for-use disinfecting agent for medical or dental suction apparatus and related equipment, comprising a special active ingredient of amine compounds and having a viscosity between 100 and 2000 mPas, preferably between 350 and 1000 mPas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Holger Biering, Friedrich Von Rheinbaben, Michael Decker
  • Patent number: 8207231
    Abstract: The invention relates to agents which combat the hepatitus A virus, containing only minimal amounts of chlorine-containing and/or chlorine cleaving active ingredients, or none of said substances. The inventions also relates to the use of these agents and to a method for their production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Friedrich Von Rheinbaben, Holger Biering, Klaus-Peter Bansemir, Sabine Glaeser
  • Publication number: 20120087961
    Abstract: The invention relates to agents which combat the hepatitus A virus, containing only minimal amounts of chlorine-containing and/or chlorine cleaving active ingredients, or none of said substances. The inventions also relates to the use of these agents and to a method for their production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Friedrich Von Rheinbaben, Holger Biering, Klaus-Peter Bansemir, Sabine Glaeser
  • Patent number: 8097265
    Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous foam disinfectant comprised of a special surfactant system, which consists of non-ionic and amphoteric surfactants, and of a synergistic disinfectant constituent, which consists of an antimicrobial agent having amino groups and of at least one additional antimicrobial agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Holger Biering, Michael Decker
  • Patent number: 8048929
    Abstract: The invention relates to agents which combat the hepatitis A virus, containing only minimal amounts of chlorine-containing and/or chlorine cleaving active ingredients, or none of said substances. The inventions also relates to the use of these agents and to a method for their production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Friedrich Von Rheinbaben, Holger Biering, Klaus-Peter Bansemir, Sabine Glaeser
  • Publication number: 20100297029
    Abstract: The invention relates to a virucidal composition comprising based on the composition from 80 to 99 wt-% of a C2-C4 monoalcohol or a mixture thereof, from 0.1 to lower 2 wt-% of an organic acid, from 0.1 to 1 wt-% of an alkoxylated monoglyceride and/or alkoxylated diglyceride, wherein the pH value of the composition is from pH 3.3 to 5 and the remainder up to 100 wt-% is water. The invention further describes a method of inactivating viruses, and a product comprising the virucidal composition and means for applying it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: ECOLAB INC.
    Inventors: Holger Biering, Silke Denzin, Friedrich Von Rheinbaben, Bernhard Meyer
  • Patent number: 7749334
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of agents, which contain at least one disinfection system based on selected organic peracids and combinations of peracids, in automatically functioning systems, in which fragile medical appliances, in particular, endoscopes, are cleaned and disinfected. According to the invention, the appliances are brought into contact with an aqueous disinfection agent solution after they have been treated and/or at the same time they are being treated with an aqueous cleaning solution. The invention also relates to cleaning and disinfection agents and methods which are all suited for carrying out this purpose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Holger Biering, Rudolf Glasmacher, Hubert Schwidden, Jorg Sorns
  • Publication number: 20100111877
    Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous foam disinfectant comprised of a special surfactant system, which consists of non-ionic and amphoteric surfactants, and of a synergistic disinfectant constituent, which consists of an antimicrobial agent having amino groups and of at least one additional antimicrobial agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Holger Biering, Michael Decker
  • Publication number: 20100056642
    Abstract: The invention relates to agents which combat the hepatitis A virus, containing only minimal amounts of chlorine-containing and/or chlorine cleaving active ingredients, or none of said substances. The inventions also relates to the use of these agents and to a method for their production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: ECOLAB INC.
    Inventors: Friedrich von Rheinbaben, Holger Biering, Klaus-Peter Bansemir, Sabine Glaeser
  • Patent number: 7638504
    Abstract: The invention relates to agents which combat the hepatitis A virus, containing only minimal amounts of chlorine-containing and/or chlorine cleaving active ingredients, or none of said substances. The inventions also relates to the use of these agents and to a method for their production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Friedrich Von Rheinbaben, Holger Biering, Klaus-Peter Bansemir, Sabine Glaeser
  • Publication number: 20090238719
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of agents, which contain at least one disinfection system based on selected organic peracids and combinations of peracids, in automatically functioning systems, in which fragile medical appliances, in particular, endoscopes, are cleaned and disinfected. According to the invention, the appliances are brought into contact with an aqueous disinfection agent solution after they have been treated and/or at the same time they are being treated with an aqueous cleaning solution. The invention also relates to cleaning and disinfection agents and methods which are all suited for carrying out this purpose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: ECOLAB INC.
    Inventors: Holger Biering, Rudolf Glasmacher, Hubert Schwidden, Jorg Sorns
  • Patent number: 7556698
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of agents, which contain at least one disinfection system based on selected organic peracids and combinations of peracids, in automatically functioning systems, in which fragile medical appliances, in particular, endoscopes, are cleaned and disinfected. According to the invention, the appliances are brought into contact with an aqueous disinfection agent solution after they have been treated and/or at the same time they are being treated with an aqueous cleaning solution. The invention also relates to cleaning and disinfection agents and methods which are all suited for carrying out this purpose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Inventors: Holger Biering, Rudolf Glasmacher, Hubert Schwidden, Jorg Sorns
  • Patent number: 7470655
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a method of inactivating prions located on surfaces. In an embodiment, the invention pertains to a method of inactivating prions located on surfaces using a composition including a peracid. In an embodiment, the invention pertains to a method of inactivating prions located on surfaces using a composition including a peracid and a surfactant. The composition may comprise additional functional ingredients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Holger Biering, Thomas Merz, Bernhard Meyer, Friedrich Von Rheinbaben
  • Publication number: 20080318826
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of agents, which contain at least one disinfection system based on selected organic peracids and combinations of peracids, in automatically functioning systems, in which fragile medical appliances, in particular, endoscopes, are cleaned and disinfected. According to the invention, the appliances are brought into contact with an aqueous disinfection agent solution after they have been treated and/or at the same time they are being treated with an aqueous cleaning solution. The invention also relates to cleaning and disinfection agents and methods which are all suited for carrying out this purpose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: ECOLAB INC.
    Inventors: Holger Biering, Rudolf Glasmacher, Hubert Schwidden, Jorg Sorns
  • Patent number: 7435303
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of agents, which contain at least one disinfection system based on selected organic peracids and combinations of peracids, in automatically functioning systems, in which fragile medical appliances, in particular, endoscopes, are cleaned and disinfected. According to the invention, the appliances are brought into contact with an aqueous disinfection agent solution after they have been treated and/or at the same time they are being treated with an aqueous cleaning solution. The invention also relates to cleaning and disinfection agents and methods which are all suited for carrying out this purpose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Holger Biering, Rudolf Glasmacher, Hubert Schwidden, Jorg Sorns
  • Publication number: 20080014284
    Abstract: The invention relates to a powdered disinfectant containing a peroxide, an acylating agent and nonionic surfactants and to the use of this disinfectant for disinfecting surfaces and instruments, particularly in the medical field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: ECOLAB INC.
    Inventors: Bernhard Meyer, Michael Decker, Holger Biering
  • Patent number: 7160846
    Abstract: The invention relates to the field of cleaning and disinfection of hard surfaces. The cleaning and disinfection of the surfaces is achieved by means of a deaning textile and an aqueous preparation, comprising disinfection agents and additives selected from a group comprising a quatemary ammonium compound of formula (II), polydialkyldiallylammonium salts and derivatives thereof and the copolymers of dialkyldiallylammonium salts with acrylamide, and/or acrylic acid, and/or vinyl acetate, and derivatives thereof. The invention further relates to an aqueous concentrate, an aqueous preparation produced therefrom and a method for the reduction of active ingredient losses in disinfection solutions when using said concentrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Holger Biering, Faubel Heiko, Rudolf Glasmacher, Veronika Heide
  • Publication number: 20060293206
    Abstract: Concentrated or ready-for-use disinfecting agent for medical or dental suction apparatus and related equipment, comprising a special active ingredient of amine compounds and having a viscosity between 100 and 2000 mPas, preferably between 350 and 1000 mPas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Applicant: ECOLAB INC.
    Inventors: Holger Biering, Friedrich Von Rheinbaben, Michael Decker
  • Publication number: 20060030505
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a method of inactivating prions located on surfaces. In an embodiment, the invention pertains to a method of inactivating prions located on surfaces using a composition including a peracid. In an embodiment, the invention pertains to a method of inactivating prions located on surfaces using a composition including a peracid and a surfactant. The composition may comprise additional functional ingredients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2004
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Applicant: ECOLAB INC.
    Inventors: Holger Biering, Thomas Merz, Bernhard Meyer, Friedrich Von Rheinbaben