Using Halogen Or Halogen-containing Compound Patents (Class 422/37)
  • Patent number: 11583481
    Abstract: Oral care compositions are disclosed. The compositions include hypochlorous acid in combination with one or more of a rheology agent, an abrasive, a surfactant, a buffer, or an inorganic compound. Methods of using and making the dentifrice compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: REOXCYN, LLC
    Inventor: Andrew Hoover
  • Patent number: 11364263
    Abstract: Disinfecting compositions containing hypochlorous acid and acetic acid are useful for treating biofilms in or on tissue, including treating and regulating the aerodigestive tract. The compositions are useful for treating a variety of types of tissue, both on the surface on beneath the surface of tissue. Compositions are provided having various concentrations for different types of infections. Compositions may be provided in droplet, aerosol, gel, or powder form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: WIAB WAFER INNOVATION AB
    Inventor: Geir Hermod Almås
  • Patent number: 11202844
    Abstract: This invention relates to systems, methods, and disinfecting compositions for spraying onto surfaces to be sanitized or disinfected. Methods may include providing an aqueous hypohalite disinfecting composition, and providing a spraying system that may include a hand-held spray nozzle through which the composition is sprayed during use, and a pump and associated tubing for conveying the composition to the hand-held spray nozzle. The tubing may be specifically selected to exhibit at least a 65% recovery (no more than 35% loss) of hypohalite after 24 hours of contact between the composition and the tubing. The method may further include conveying the composition from the reservoir to the spray nozzle, and spraying the composition through the nozzle, e.g., onto the target surface. A related system may include similar components. A dilute hypohalite disinfecting composition may be provided for use with the system and/or method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Inventors: Barbara Ekerdt, William L. Smith, John Glauber
  • Patent number: 11135329
    Abstract: This invention relates to systems, methods, and disinfecting compositions for spraying onto surfaces to be sanitized or disinfected. Methods may include providing an aqueous hypohalite disinfecting composition, and providing a spraying system that may include a hand-held spray nozzle through which the composition is sprayed during use, and a pump and associated tubing for conveying the composition to the hand-held spray nozzle. The tubing may be specifically selected to exhibit at least a 65% recovery (no more than 35% loss) of hypohalite after 24 hours of contact between the composition and the tubing. The method may further include conveying the composition from the reservoir to the spray nozzle, and spraying the composition through the nozzle, e.g., onto the target surface. A related system may include similar components. A dilute hypohalite disinfecting composition may be provided for use with the system and/or method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: THE CLOROX COMPANY
    Inventors: Barbara Ekerdt, William L. Smith, John Glauber
  • Patent number: 11129915
    Abstract: A sanitation management system maintains records of exemplary locations on an item to be sanitized and indicates those locations to a person or system charged with applying a pathogen surrogate prior to a sanitation process. The sanitation management system maintains records of where the pathogen surrogate was applied prior to the sanitation process. Following the sanitation process, the sanitation management system indicates to an inspector, or an inspection system, locations of where the pathogen surrogate was applied for the purpose of facilitating testing of the sanitation process by checking for the presence of the pathogen surrogate at some or all of those locations. This can ensure that the inspection process is relevant to the sanitation process and less likely to generate false negatives where the inspection finds a lack of the pathogen surrogate not due to cleaning, but due to lack of application of the pathogen surrogate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: SafeTraces, Inc.
    Inventors: Antonios Zografos, Laurie M. Clotilde, Peter Mattei
  • Patent number: 11091828
    Abstract: A method for removing soluble ferrous iron from a galvanizing flux solution includes circulating the flux solution through a concentration loop and injecting ozone into the concentration loop, wherein the ozone mixes with the flux solution and reacts with soluble ferrous iron to form insoluble ferric iron in the loop. Flux solution that is substantially free of insoluble ferric iron may be removed from the concentration loop through a filter medium such as a cross-flow microfilter, thereby concentrating the ferric iron in the concentration loop. The ozone may be injected through an eductor that utilizes motive force from a circulation pump, thereby reducing energy consumption and providing rapid mixing and reaction of ozone and ferrous iron.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Beta Control Systems, Incorporated
    Inventors: Bryan Murray Cullivan, Jared Christopher Cullivan
  • Patent number: 10881753
    Abstract: Provided are mobile decontamination units and methods of using such units for decontaminating various areas, such as aircraft cabins. A mobile decontamination unit comprises at least one aerosol dispersing nozzle and at least one aerosol directing fan. The nozzle disperses disinfectant in the aerosol form, while the fan directed this aerosol to surfaces being decontaminated. Aerosol dispersing parameters, such the nozzle and fan orientations, dispersing rate, fan speed, and the like, are determined based on area characteristics. Specifically, orientations of different surfaces, temperature, humidity and/or other like characteristics may be considered. Some characteristics may be obtained by the mobile decontamination unit after its deployment in the area, such as using its sensors. Other characteristics, such as area layout, may be preloaded to the mobile decontamination unit prior to its deployment. The dispersing parameters are determined to ensure through decontamination of the surfaces in the area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Shawn Hyunsoo Park, Leora Peltz, Andrew Gerhard Wallburg
  • Patent number: 10851328
    Abstract: Ambient moisture-activatable surface treatment powders containing persalt, positively charged phase transfer agent and alkaline pH buffering may be activatable without the addition of liquid. Some ambient moisture-activatable surface treatment powders are substantially free of bleach activators and/or chlorine. Methods of use of ambient moisture activatable powders include applying them to the surfaces to be treated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Sterilex, LLC
    Inventors: Edward Fu, Mark Wozniak, Chris Bergstrom
  • Patent number: 10828321
    Abstract: Formulations containing reactive oxygen species (ROS), processes for making these formulations, and methods of using these formulations are described. The formulations can include gels or hydrogels that contain at least one reactive oxygen species (ROS). The formulations can include a composition containing a reduced species (RS) and a reactive oxygen species (ROS). The formulations can also contain a rheology modifier and can include gels or hydrogels. Methods of preparing the formulations can include preparing a composition. Compositions can be prepared by providing water, purifying the water to produce ultra-pure water, combining sodium chloride to the ultra-pure water to create salinated water, and electrolyzing the salinated water at a temperature between about 4.5 to about 5.8° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: RDG HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventor: Andrew Hoover
  • Patent number: 10640699
    Abstract: A biocidal additive includes a blend of a biguanide compound and a polymeric ammonium compound. A method of treating a water system includes adding a biocidal additive to the water system to achieve a minimum inhibitory concentration or greater in the water system. In exemplary embodiments, the water system is a well treatment fluid for oil and gas applications, the blend is a synergistic blend, the biguanide compound is polyhexamethylene biguanide, and the polymeric ammonium compound is poly[oxyethylene(dimethyliminio)ethylene(dimethyliminio)ethylene dichloride].
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: ITALMATCH CHEMICALS GB LIMITED
    Inventor: Christy Colleen Wentworth
  • Patent number: 10455844
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for treating an object with chlorine dioxide gas, comprising contacting the object with chlorine dioxide gas while exposing the object to less than 1000 lux of light. The disclosed method minimizes chlorine containing residue on the surface of the object. The object can be a raw agricultural commodity (RAC) such as a raw fruit or vegetable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: ICA TRINOVA, LLC
    Inventors: William Ernst, Joel Tenney
  • Patent number: 10201612
    Abstract: A humidity control device for use in maintaining the desired humidity of a closed environment, e.g., a container, while also decreasing headspace oxygen, the device including a water vapor and oxygen permeable pouch, an aqueous salt solution containing humidity controlling salts in combination with salts of ascorbic acid or isomers thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: Boveda, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Egberg, Robert L. Esse
  • Patent number: 9926519
    Abstract: Self-adhesive detergent compositions are described including a pH-sensitive color-changing system. The color-changing system is useful with certain acidic compositions and certain alkaline compositions. The compositions have a given color upon application to a hard surface, e.g., a toilet bowl. In one embodiment, when the self-adhesive composition is exposed to a water-based rinse, such as on flushing a toilet, the color-changing system provides the released cleaning portion of the composition, and thereby the water, with a color different from the color of the composition to indicate cleaning is occurring. In another embodiment, following exposure to a plurality of rinses, the color-changing system changes the color of the composition when the composition is near depletion to provide an “end-of-use” cue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne M. Rees, Thomas A. Strash
  • Patent number: 9901105
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for treating an object with chlorine dioxide gas, comprising contacting the object with chlorine dioxide gas while exposing the object to less than 1000 lux of light. The disclosed method minimizes chlorine containing residue on the surface of the object. The object can be a raw agricultural commodity (RAC) such as a raw fruit or vegetable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: ICA Trinova, LLC
    Inventors: William Ernst, Joel Tenney
  • Patent number: 9750811
    Abstract: A humidity control device for use in maintaining the desired humidity of a closed environment, e.g., a container, while also decreasing headspace oxygen, the device including a water vapor and oxygen permeable pouch, an aqueous salt solution containing humidity controlling salts in combination with salts of ascorbic acid or isomers thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Boveda, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Egberg, Robert L. Esse
  • Patent number: 9707329
    Abstract: A method is provided for regenerating spent zirconium phosphate for reuse in sorbent dialysis treatments or other re-uses as a sorbent material. The method includes contacting spent zirconium phosphate with an aqueous disinfectant solution having at least one antimicrobial agent, and treating the resulting disinfected zirconium phosphate with an acidic solution to provide a treated zirconium phosphate that can be re-used as a sorbent material. Sorbent cartridge products containing the regenerated spent zirconium phosphate are also provided. Methods and systems for sorbent dialysis which re-use the regenerated zirconium phosphate such as part of sorbent cartridges, additionally are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen A. Merchant, Kerissa Adams
  • Patent number: 9504710
    Abstract: A process to preserve a carbohydrate feedstock against contaminant microorganisms comprises contacting the carbohydrate feedstock with a stabilized chlorine dioxide at a pH of at least 2.6. The carbohydrate feedstock preferably comprises a naturally-occurring carbohydrate, particularly a carbohydrate having a reducing end group. The process is particularly suitable to treat feedstocks used in biorefining processes, such as in ethanol fermentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Eric Guy Sumner, Derrick Okull, Ethan Baruch Solomon
  • Patent number: 9468654
    Abstract: A drug delivery composition is disclosed which includes a triple salt proxy functional group and at least one amino acid functional group. A method of forming the drug delivery composition includes reacting a triple salt with at least one amino acid in an aqueous environment. A biodegradable fabric is disclosed which includes a polymerized structure of a triple salt proxy functional group and at least one amino acid functional group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Inventor: Ali Razavi
  • Patent number: 9420791
    Abstract: The present invention relates to storage-stable biocidal compositions comprising at least one halogen-free isothiazolinone such as in particular 2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (MIT) and/or 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one (BIT) and/or salts thereof, and also stabilizing amounts of copper(II) ions, to a method for preserving technical materials by means of the aforementioned biocidal compositions, and to the technical materials treated therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: LANXESS Deutschland GmbH
    Inventor: Hermann Uhr
  • Patent number: 9266734
    Abstract: Described herein are chlorite formulations having a pH between about 7 and about 8.5, wherein the chlorite formulations are substantially free of deleterious non-chlorite components. Described herein are chlorite formulations, including pharmaceutical formulations, which are formulated for systemic, parenteral, or intravenous administration. Described herein are methods of preparing and methods of using the chlorite formulations described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: NEURALTUS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: William Boulanger, Arasteh Ari Azhir
  • Patent number: 9241491
    Abstract: A nebulant suitable for sterilization comprising finely divided liquid droplets suspended in a gas, said droplets including a solute, which is advantageously hydrogen peroxide and a solvent, for example water, wherein the droplets have a concentration of greater than 60 wt % of solute and an average diameter of less than 1.0 micron, preferably less than 0.8 microns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Saban Ventures Pty Limited
    Inventors: Vladimir Berentsveig, Gary Erickson, Ron Weinberger
  • Patent number: 8992831
    Abstract: A process to preserve a carbohydrate feedstock against contaminant microorganisms comprises contacting the carbohydrate feedstock with a stabilized chlorine dioxide at a pH of at least 2.6. The carbohydrate feedstock preferably comprises a naturally-occurring carbohydrate, particularly a carbohydrate having a reducing end group. The process is particularly suitable to treat feedstocks used in biorefining processes, such as in ethanol fermentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Eric Guy Sumner, Derrick Okull, Ethan Baruch Solomon
  • Patent number: 8986606
    Abstract: Processes for biofilm or microorganism growth control in an aqueous system such as a pulp, paper or board manufacturing system are described in which a halogenated hydantoin is added to the aqueous system in combination with haloamine, chlorine dioxide or a combination thereof. The halogenated hydantoin is preferably a fully or partially halogenated dialkyl hydantoin, and more preferably 5,5-dimethyl hydantoin or 5-methyl-5-ethyl hydantoin. The haloamine is preferably a monohaloamine, dihaloamine, trihaloamine, or a combination thereof, and more preferably monochloramine, monobromamine, bromochloroamine or a combination thereof. The halogenated hydantoin is preferably added to the aqueous system in portions of the system susceptible to gas phase corrosion, such as the short loop of the system, and the haloamine and chlorine dioxide are preferably added to other portions of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Kemira Oyj
    Inventors: Mark Nelson, Marko Kolari, Juhana Ahola
  • Patent number: 8961873
    Abstract: The present invention describes a new system and method, named “Antinfection”, to protect primarily healthcare workers (HCWs) and patients against communicable and nosocomial infections. It's based on new antiseptic sprays, non-alcoholic, that can be sprayed automatically on the hands. The base of the antiseptic action is the persistent part, preventing the colonization of tissue and non-living surfaces with microorganisms through the targeted, on-demand release of Fluorine ions. The system including new sprayers for fast and controlled application; new technologies to secure the long-term protection against wear in the daily work routines of HCWs; new measurement techniques for the quality of the Antinfection; new quality recording concepts for the promotion and verification of new strategies and campaigns in the “lost war against the germs”.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Inventors: Fridolin Voegeli, Ghanem E. Ghanem
  • Publication number: 20140356231
    Abstract: Systems and processes to dispense, clean and sanitize the key exposure points in the filling process to reduce risk of mold, yeast, or bacteria product spoilage, with minimal downtime. In some embodiments, a process uses a chemical solution that includes a liquid including potable water or another liquid—such as paramagnetic water, ultrapure water, R.O. water or any other kind of modified water—and a biocide solution such as sodium hypochlorite, stabilized chlorine dioxide, etc. at concentrations between 0.5 and 200 ppm or any of the components of electrochemical activated (EAC) water. In some embodiments, the water has a low enough chemical concentration to allow application without a follow-up rinse. The high ORP water at high pressure and flow removes the statically charged particles, preventing micro growth in between sprays, and effectively cleaning and sanitizing in a single step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Emilia Rico-Munoz, Shawn A. Johnson
  • Patent number: 8883077
    Abstract: A disinfecting, nonbleaching N-halamine for use in contact lens soaking solutions. The N-halamine compound is soluble in water and contact lens formulation solutions to the extent necessary to provide disinfection, but not to cause significant bleaching of dye materials incorporated into the contact lenses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Auburn University
    Inventors: Shelby D. Worley, Xuehong Ren, Hasan B. Kocer
  • Publication number: 20140322079
    Abstract: A synergistic microbicidal composition containing a selected from the class consisting of chlorinated phenols, fused bicyclic phenols, monosubstituted phenols and monosubstituted catechols and an antimicrobial alcohol selected from the class consisting of acyclic terpene alcohols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: ROHM AND HAAS COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert J. Cornmell, Megan A. Diehl, Stephen Golding, John R. Harp, Ian P. Stott, Katherine M. Thompson, Carol L. Truslow
  • Publication number: 20140271355
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of oxidizing, sanitizing, disinfecting, and/or sterilizing a target. The method includes: ejecting a gas stream of a gaseous mixture comprising 50 to 30,000 ppmv chlorine dioxide from a gas source at a velocity of 25 to 900 ft/sec; and contacting the gas stream with the target. A device for oxidizing, sanitizing, disinfecting, and/or sterilizing a target is also provided. The device includes: a chlorine dioxide inlet configured for intake of a gaseous mixture comprising 50 to 30,000 ppmv chlorine dioxide; and a gas source configured to eject a gas stream of the gaseous mixture at a velocity of 50 to 900 ft/sec.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: SABRE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC
    Inventor: John Y. MASON
  • Patent number: 8828270
    Abstract: The invention relates to a safely handleable and transportable composition including an alpha-cyclodextrin-chlorine dioxide complex and an inert substance, and also a method for production thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Wacker Chemie AG
    Inventors: Benno Krueger, Gerald Fleischmann, Stefan Neumann
  • Patent number: 8747740
    Abstract: Haloamine biocides are prepared via multi-step processes in an integrated apparatus comprising an electrochemical cell and a mixing chamber, wherein active halogen donor species are electrochemically generated and subsequently reacted with amine-containing compositions to form haloamine biocide. Haloamine biocides prepared according to such processes are used to treat liquids in order to inhibit, reduce, and/or control microorganism growth therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Hercules Incorporated
    Inventors: David E. Sharoyan, Huai N. Cheng, Michael J. Mayer, Freddie L. Singleton
  • Patent number: 8741157
    Abstract: A system and method for stabilizing bromine in an industrial water system by monitoring and flexible dosing of chlorine oxidant and halide ion stabilizer residual levels. The system comprises chlorine oxidant, and a halide ion source with a halogen stabilizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Nalco Company
    Inventors: Robert L. Wetegrove, Andrew J. Cooper, Steven R. Hatch
  • Publication number: 20140119992
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide methods, compositions, and systems for disinfection. In one embodiment, the invention provides a disinfecting solution comprising: a liquid having an HOCl concentration between about 50 ppm and about 4000 ppm; and a quantity of ethyl alcohol comprising between about 0.05% and about 10% of the disinfecting solution, by weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Nevoa Life Sciences
    Inventor: Emmett Manuel Cunningham
  • Patent number: 8696981
    Abstract: The instant invention provides methods and apparatus for disinfecting a space, e.g., a hospital room, using chlorine dioxide. One aspect of the invention provides an apparatus for disinfecting a space. The apparatus includes: a chlorine dioxide gas generator; a sensor adapted and configured to measure the relative pressure inside the space and outside the space; and a computer operatively connected to the sensor and the chlorine dioxide generator, the computer adapted and configured to control the chlorine dioxide generator to operate only when the space is under negative pressure as compared to outside the space. Another aspect of the invention provides a method of disinfecting a space. The method includes: setting an apparatus as described herein in the space; and allowing the apparatus to determine if the space is under negative pressure. If the space is under negative pressure, the apparatus generates chlorine dioxide gas to disinfect the space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: TBS Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: William W. Carson, Paul Sabin, Thomas J. Dee
  • Patent number: 8620478
    Abstract: There is provided an apparatus (1) and method for protecting a building (3) from pests or other nuisances in the vicinity of buildings. The apparatus (1) comprises a monitor (7) having the ability to acquire environmental condition information relating to environmental conditions in a vicinity of the building (3), and a treatment controller (9) which is capable of using the environmental condition information received from the monitor (7) to provide an amount of treatment agent which, for those environmental conditions, remains below a safety threshold for habitation of the building (3) and reduces a population of the pests. The present invention circumvents the need to evacuate inhabitants of the buildings before any treatment agent is administered to the ground lying therebeneath. Further, near-continuous protection and treatment of buildings is also possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Prestige Air-Technology Limited
    Inventor: Paul Ian Nichols
  • Patent number: 8613859
    Abstract: Synergistic mixtures of haloamines and their use to control the growth of microorganisms in aqueous systems are disclosed. The method of using the synergistic mixtures entails adding an effective amount of a monohaloamine and an effective amount of a dihaloamine to an aqueous system. The ratio of monohaloamine to dihaloamine is selected to result in a synergistic biocidal effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Hercules Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael J. Mayer, Freddie L. Singleton
  • Patent number: 8609021
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for disinfecting a room and the objects that may be contained therein, or surfaces in general, including the following steps: (a) determining the volume of the room to be disinfected; (b) as a function of the value determined in step a) above, determining a volumetric concentration of an aqueous disinfecting solution delivered into the room in the form of a dry mist required for obtaining a predefined level of disinfection, said disinfecting solution comprising hydrogen peroxide and silver ions (Ag+); (c) delivering into the room said aqueous disinfecting solution in the form of a dry mist until the desired volumetric concentration is achieved; (d) keeping said aqueous disinfecting solution in the form of a dry mist in contact with the room and with the objects that may be contained therein for a predefined time, so as to achieve a desired level of disinfection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: 99 Holding S.A.R.L.
    Inventor: Aline Maria Da Rocha Costa
  • Patent number: 8603391
    Abstract: A method for reducing the biological contamination of indoor air and sanitizing the walls and surfaces in a closed space, which method comprises causing a stream of air to flow upwardly through a treatment zone, and to contact, on a substantially horizontally aligned perforated surface, with a stream of brine solution having Redox potential of not less than 500 mV, whereby an active layer is formed on said horizontally aligned perforated surface, in which layer the brine and air mix, and delivering the treated air which exits said treatment zone into the space to be sanitized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Megair Ltd.
    Inventors: David Itzhak, Michael Dov Teicher
  • Publication number: 20130316027
    Abstract: The invention relates to an antimicrobial composition. The invention more particularly relates to a composition comprising a combination of two materials that interact synergistically to provide virus kill in a short time. The present inventors have found that a combination of a cationic surfactant e.g. benzalkonium chloride and an extract of a rhizome viz. Curcuma or its active ingredient viz. curcumin provide this fast antiviral action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventors: Amit Chakrabortty, Anindya Dasgupta, Jasmeet Kaur Khokhar, Ashish Shrikant Yekhe
  • Patent number: 8591730
    Abstract: An ultraviolet reactor for treating a fluid. The reactor includes a vessel having an inlet for receiving fluid and an outlet for discharging fluid. The reactor further includes an ultraviolet light source and baffle plates. The baffle plates include holes arranged in a predetermined pattern for providing plug flow in areas in the reactor near the ultraviolet light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Siemens Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhee Min Jimmy Yong, David Stibitz, Bruce Lee Coulter, Michael Scott Hoosier
  • Publication number: 20130309128
    Abstract: The present invention describes a new system and method, named “Antinfection”, to protect primarily healthcare workers (HCWs) and patients against communicable and nosocomial infections. It's based on new antiseptic sprays, non-alcoholic, that can be sprayed automatically on the hands. The base of the antiseptic action is the persistent part, preventing the colonization of tissue and non-living surfaces with microorganisms through the targeted, on-demand release of Fluorine ions. The system including new sprayers for fast and controlled application; new technologies to secure the long-term protection against wear in the daily work routines of HCWs; new measurement techniques for the quality of the Antinfection; new quality recording concepts for the promotion and verification of new strategies and campaigns in the “lost war against the germs”.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Inventors: Fridolin Voegeli, Ghanem E. Ghanem
  • Publication number: 20130302211
    Abstract: A method and device related to a liquid product pressure and (optionally) temperature treatment method reduces the level of microorganisms in the liquid product to a preselected level. Utilizing the method, liquid product is diffused in a chamber with the speed of pressure variation of liquid product in one embodiment of about 109 Pa/sec. The preferred speed of the diffused drops is about 10 m/sec. The liquid product can optionally be heated before or during diffusion, and is preferably heated as a diffused liquid product by mixing it with superheated steam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventors: Andrei Alexandrovich Volkov, Nikolay Vladislavovich Arofikin, Alexander Yurievich Kolesnov
  • Patent number: 8574610
    Abstract: An article or material is applied to the environment of the body of an animal (including humans) to provide both absorbency and antimicrobial activity. The article or material may comprise a water absorbent material; and a composition that reacts with water to produce molecular iodine. The composition provides a local concentration (in the water) of at least 10 parts per million iodine in water carried by the material (that is actual water supported by the water absorbent material) when the material has 5% by weight of water present in the water absorbent. The material may be a flowable material, or the article may be diaper, sanitary pad, bandage, adhesive pad or wrap for an animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Biolargo Life Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth R. Code
  • Publication number: 20130287628
    Abstract: An apparatus for processing medical waste including: (i) a drum defining a substantially cylindrical treatment chamber having a closed end and an open end, wherein the drum is rotationally balanced about a rotational axis; (ii) an enclosing body supporting the drum so that the drum can be rotated within the body about the rotational axis of the drum, the body having an opening for accessing the open end of the drum; (iii) a movable barrier for selectively closing the opening for accessing the open end of the drum; (iv) a structure for supporting the enclosing body so that the pitch of the rotational axis of the drum is positioned or can be positioned in at least one position between about 0 degrees and about 30 degrees; and (v) a chemical generator for generating a germicidal agent operatively connected to introduce the germicidal agent into the enclosing body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Otley L. Smith, III, R Mason Bryant
  • Patent number: 8562907
    Abstract: A hand sanitizer (2) comprises: (a) a first part (14) comprising a chlorite solution and contained in a first dispenser (4) whereby it will be dispensed as a spray or jet of liquid; and (b) a second part (16) comprising an acid solution and contained in a second dispenser (6) whereby it will be dispensed as a second spray or jet of liquid; wherein the chlorite and the acid will react to provide chlorine dioxide when the first part is mixed with the second part; and wherein a mixture (18) of equal quantities of the first part and the second part contains at least 15% alcohol by weight; and wherein at least a part of the alcohol comprises 3-methoxy-3-methylbutan-1-ol (MMB).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Tristel PLC
    Inventor: Bruce Green
  • Publication number: 20130243650
    Abstract: A method of sterilizing a material, said method comprising the steps of: a) providing a sterilizing composition comprising (i) peracetic acid and (ii) a stabilizer selected from the group consisting of citric acid, isocitric acid, aconitic acid and propane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid; b) introducing such sterilizing composition into a hot gaseous stream to produce a peracetic acid vapor; and c) contacting such peracetic acid vapor with the material to be sterilized. The use of such an organic acid stabilizer results in an unexpected reduction in the amount of residue deposited on the heating surface employed to vaporize the sterilizing composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: John M. Rovison, Ricky Mittiga, Donald Lapham, Weidong An
  • Patent number: 8507011
    Abstract: A composition and method are described for suppressing or preventing fibrous adhesion formation using a multicomponent aqueous oxychlorine composition. Fibrous adhesions typically form during healing of tissue, for example following a surgical procedure. A multicomponent oxychlorine composition is provided for irrigating the tissue which minimizes post-surgical adhesion formation, the composition containing both chlorine dioxide and chlorite ion, and a complexion thereof. The chlorine dioxide level generally is in an effective range of ClO2 concentration from about 10 ppm to a maximum of about 110 ppm. In a preferred embodiment, a physiological composition is provided in a thickened form to increase retention in the area being treated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Inventors: Robert D. Kross, Cleva Villanueva
  • Patent number: 8486431
    Abstract: A method of controlling floating virus infection. The method includes the step of: supplying chlorine dioxide gas into a space where floating virus can be present by a gas concentration which allows the animal to live or stay, but deactivates the virus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Taiko Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Norio Ogata
  • Patent number: 8444858
    Abstract: There is provided a method of inhibiting the development of a biofilm adjacent a surface, the method comprising intermittently applying a biofilm inhibiting substance to a collection of microorganisms having biofilm developing potential. Other embodiments are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: A.Y. Laboratories Ltd.
    Inventor: Ayala Barak
  • Publication number: 20130075063
    Abstract: The present invention provides azeotrope-like compositions of cis-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoroprone (HFO-1234ze (Z)) with 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245fa) and uses thereof, including use in refrigerant compositions, refrigeration systems, blowing agent compositions, and aerosol propellants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventors: Ryan Hulse, Hang T. Pham, Martin R. Paonessa, Rajiv Ratna Singh
  • Publication number: 20130071287
    Abstract: A method of reducing toxins in stored crops comprises producing a stream of aqueous or gas ClO2 and exposing the stored crops to the ClO2 wherein the ClO2 kills toxin-producing microorganisms and/or reacts with toxins to reduce the toxins in said stored crops. An apparatus for reducing toxins in stored crops comprises a treatment area for containing the stored crops and a ClO2 generator comprising an inlet for introducing at least one chlorine-containing feed chemical and an outlet for exhausting a stream of aqueous or gas ClO2 from the generator into the treatment area wherein introducing the ClO2 kills toxin-producing microorganisms and/or reacts with toxin molecules to reduce the toxins in the stored crops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: PURELINE TREATMENT SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas W. O'Connell