Patents by Inventor James Edmund Bingham

James Edmund Bingham 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).

  • Publication number: 20240074435
    Abstract: An antimicrobial composition is provided that comprises about 10.0 to about 40.0 wt. % of one or more C1-8 alcohols, based on the total weight of the antimicrobial composition; and two or more of a surfactant; an enhancer; and a buffer. The pH of the composition is less than or equal to about 6.0 and the composition achieves a microbial log reduction of greater than 4.0 log CFU/ml at a contact time of 1 minute, in accordance ASTM E2783.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Rachel Anne Leslie, Dewain Keith Garner, James Edmund Bingham, Travis Neal
  • Patent number: 11678662
    Abstract: An antimicrobial composition is provided that comprises about 10.0 to about 40.0 wt. % of one or more C1-8 alcohols, based on the total weight of the antimicrobial composition; and two or more of a surfactant; an enhancer; and a buffer. The pH of the composition is less than or equal to about 6.0 and the composition achieves a microbial log reduction of greater than 4.0 log CFU/ml at a contact time of 1 minute, in accordance ASTM E2783.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Rachel Anne Leslie, Dewain Keith Garner, James Edmund Bingham, Travis Neal
  • Publication number: 20220087255
    Abstract: An antimicrobial composition is provided that comprises about 10.0 to about 40.0 wt. % of one or more C1-8 alcohols, based on the total weight of the antimicrobial composition; and two or more of a surfactant; an enhancer; and a buffer. The pH of the composition is less than or equal to about 6.0 and the composition achieves a microbial log reduction of greater than 4.0 log CFU/ml at a contact time of 1 minute, in accordance ASTM E2783.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Rachel Anne Leslie, Dewain Keith Garner, James Edmund Bingham, Travis Neal
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20200267973
    Abstract: Alkaline disinfecting compositions are provided. The alkaline disinfecting compositions contain one or more alcohols, one or more alkaline pH adjusting agents, and one or more nonionic surfactants. The alkaline disinfecting compositions have a pH of greater than 12. The alkaline disinfecting compositions achieve broad spectrum efficacy, including efficacy against C. difficile spores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Dewain Keith Garner, Marisa L. Macnaughtan, James Edmund Bingham
  • Patent number: 10405545
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the disinfection of surfaces are provided. The compositions include an alcohol and a peracid. The disinfectant composition is characterized by a pH of no more than about 5. Broad spectrum efficacy is achieved, and synergistic activity is exhibited against bacterial and fungal spores, including Clostridium difficile spores. The compositions and methods are also useful against conformationally altered prions, bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James Edmund Bingham, Christopher M. Fricker, Michael J. Dolan
  • 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
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20190082684
    Abstract: An antimicrobial composition is provided that comprises about 10.0 to about 40.0 wt. % of one or more C1-8 alcohols, based on the total weight of the antimicrobial composition; and two or more of a surfactant; an enhancer; and a buffer. The pH of the composition is less than or equal to about 6.0 and the composition achieves a microbial log reduction of greater than 4.0 log CFU/ml at a contact time of 1 minute, in accordance ASTM E2783.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Rachel Anne Leslie, Dewain Keith Garner, James Edmund Bingham, Travis Neal
  • Publication number: 20180220647
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the disinfection of surfaces are provided. The compositions include an alcohol and a peracid. The disinfectant composition is characterized by a pH of no more than about 5. Broad spectrum efficacy is achieved, and synergistic activity is exhibited against bacterial and fungal spores, including Clostridium difficile spores. The compositions and methods are also useful against conformationally altered prions, bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: James Edmund Bingham, Christopher M. Fricker, Michael J. Dolan
  • Patent number: 9936695
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the disinfection of surfaces are provided. The compositions include an alcohol and a peracid. The disinfectant composition is characterized by a pH of no more than about 5. Broad spectrum efficacy is achieved, and synergistic activity is exhibited against bacterial and fungal spores, including Clostridium difficile spores. The compositions and methods are also useful against conformationally altered prions, bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James Edmund Bingham, Christopher M. Fricker, Michael J. Dolan
  • 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
  • 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
  • Patent number: 9578879
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the disinfection of surfaces are provided. The compositions include an alcohol and a peracid. The disinfectant composition is characterized by a pH of no more than about 5. Broad spectrum efficacy is achieved, and synergistic activity is exhibited against bacterial and fungal spores, including Clostridium difficile spores. The compositions and methods are also useful against conformationally altered prions, bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: GOJO INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: James Edmund Bingham, Christopher M. Fricker, Michael J. Dolan
  • Publication number: 20160143274
    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: January 28, 2016
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: James Edmund Bingham, David R. Macinga
  • Patent number: 9277749
    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: February 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: GOJO INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: James Edmund Bingham, David R. Macinga
  • Publication number: 20150223464
    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: February 6, 2015
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: James Edmund Bingham, David R. Macinga