Elemental Chlorine Or Elemental Chlorine Releasing Inorganic Compound (e.g., Chlorties, Hypochlorites, Etc.) Patents (Class 424/661)
  • Patent number: 11884540
    Abstract: The reaction of sodium hypochlorite with sodium bromide is slow, and commonly only part of the bromide is converted to hypobromite. Methods to accelerate the reaction by adding a regulated amount of acid to a solution comprising bleach and bromide are provided, whereby the yield of hypobromite can be increased. The amount of acid added can be predetermined based on the content of a base in the bleach, and acid can be added to neutralize the base. The amount of acid added can be based on a measured parameter of the reaction that is indicative of reaction kinetics. For example, the amount of acid can be actively controlled by measuring pH, absorbance of visible or near Ultraviolet light, or temperature of the reacting solution and adjusting acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: CHEMTREAT, INC.
    Inventors: Oleh Weres, Chris Baron
  • Patent number: 11845916
    Abstract: Sanitizing and disinfecting compositions with relatively low levels of free available chlorine, with good effectiveness against microbes, included in a burstable pouch of a system also including a plurality of initially undosed (e.g., dry) wipes in a resealable package thereof. The composition may include less than 0.5% by weight hypochlorite or other free available chlorine level, with a pH less than 12. The composition is long term stable in the pouch, but upon bursting of the pouch and dosing of the wipes, exhibits only short-term stability. Because of the low level of hypochlorite, the dosed wipes exhibit improved surface compatibility and negligible “bleach” odor, while providing at least a 3-log reduction in C. diff population within 10 minutes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: THE CLOROX COMPANY
    Inventor: Timothy P. Mui
  • Patent number: 11771065
    Abstract: Formulations for promoting honeybee health include an aqueous solution having an organic acid, one or more buffering agents, one or more coloring dyes, and one or more strains of probiotic bacteria. The formulations can be in the form of syrup additives or sprays. The formulations can have additional active ingredients, inert ingredients, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: API HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventor: Justin Jay Brown
  • Patent number: 11738043
    Abstract: Disclosed are antiseptic compositions for disinfecting tissues, in particular for ocular use. Methods and compositions disclosed herein include sodium chlorite, optionally in combination with a surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Burke, Richard S. Graham, Corine Ghosn, Alexandra Almazan, Michael Engles, Lakshmi Rajagopalan
  • Patent number: 11739361
    Abstract: A method comprises printing a conductive ink on a substrate to form one or more electrodes and printing an electrode ink on one or more of the electrodes. The conductive and electrode inks are cured. Next, an enzyme ink layer is printed on at least one electrode, and the enzyme ink layer is cured with ultraviolet light. Each of the printing and curing processes are performed in an in-line process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Fatemeh Nazly Pirmoradi, Gregory Whiting
  • Patent number: 11730847
    Abstract: An air management system for a common indoor room or space that comprises a plurality of air outflow apertures or vents, a plurality of air curtains having at least a portion of the air curtains separated from one another, a plurality of separated air suction intakes, and an air sterilization and/or air cleaning mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Air-Clenz Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald Blum, Anita Broach, Russell French
  • Patent number: 11696583
    Abstract: Systems and methods of use of chlorine dioxide in controlled environmental agriculture settings and postharvest applications are provided. A method can comprise application of gaseous chlorine dioxide at a level effective to prevent microbial proliferation in a setting containing growing plants. A system can comprise a chemical microorganism control agent dispersal system, an airborne microorganism detection system, and a cultivation environment monitor system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Prokure Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Alex Joseph Cushman, Bret Bernard Lorenz
  • Patent number: 11633434
    Abstract: Kits and composition comprising: (i) a thermo-responsive hydrogel characterized by a viscosity suitable for hardening after administration on a subject's skin; (ii) a bacterial growth medium; and optionally, (iii) a population of non-pathogenic viable bacteria, are provided. Methods for topically delivering a therapeutic or cosmeceutical agent such as for inhibiting or reducing growth of microorganisms on a subject's skin are further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: TECHNION RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Boaz Mizrahi, Maayan Lufton
  • Patent number: 11504313
    Abstract: A composition for air polishing the surface of hard dental tissue includes an abrasive first powder suitable for polishing hard dental tissue; a second powder of a gelling agent; and a third powder of a dental treatment agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: PRODUITS DENTAIRES PIERRE ROLLAND
    Inventors: Vincent Maurat, Clemence Pigeron
  • Patent number: 11401184
    Abstract: A method of maintaining a body of water in a usable condition through a comparative measurements of total chlorine and free chlorine in the body of water to determine if a synergistic chemical combination exists within the body of water that can effect the amount of chlorine to add to the body of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Inventors: David Guy, Jeffrey D Johnson, Joseph King
  • Patent number: 11298563
    Abstract: Methods of the present invention comprise photoinactivation of catalase in combination with low-concentration peroxide solutions and/or ROS generating agents to provide antibacterial effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Pulsethera, Inc.
    Inventors: Pu-Ting Dong, Jie Hui, Ji-Xin Cheng, Yifan Zhu
  • Patent number: 11273174
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising molecular iodine and a vehicle comprising a semifluorinated alkane. The compositions of the invention may be used to treat or prevent diseases or conditions caused by, or associated with microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: NOVALIQ GMBH
    Inventors: Frank Löscher, Ralf Grillenberger
  • Patent number: 11178895
    Abstract: Provided is a use of a Macaranga tanarius preparation or extract for manufacturing a composition for enhancing immunity of an insect, particularly a bee. Also provided is a method for enhancing immunity of an insect, particularly a bee. The method comprises administering an effective amount of a composition of the present invention to the insect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: NATUREWISE BIOTECH & MEDICALS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yu-Cheng Kuo, Chung-Yang Huang, Chia-Chung Hou, Chi-Jung Chen
  • Patent number: 11097945
    Abstract: A method for making an aqueous hypochlorous acid (HClO) solution includes electrolyzing a solution of sodium chloride to produce a solution of sodium hypochlorite; and producing the aqueous hypochlorous acid solution by adjusting a pH of the solution of sodium hypochlorite to a value within a range of 3 to 8 by adding a selected weak acid to the solution of sodium hypochlorite to produce a buffer including the selected weak acid and a salt of the selected weak acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: COUGAR CREEK ELECTROLYSED WATER, LLC
    Inventor: Liyu Li
  • Patent number: 10881111
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition of long-term constant-concentration aqueous chlorine dioxide solution including dissolved chlorine dioxide, a decomposition inhibitor for dissolved chlorine dioxide, and a pH modifier, and a method for preparing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignees: NEOCL Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yong Jun Kim, Jung Hyuck Cho
  • Patent number: 10668099
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating and preventing conditions characterized by infection and/or inflammation, especially of the eyes, ears, nose, and/or throat. The methods of the invention involve administering hypohalous acid to the patient, such as in the form of a composition described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: URGO US, INC.
    Inventors: Keith Goldan, Claire Sampson
  • Patent number: 10632147
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating conditions that involve infection and/or inflammation, including acute and chronic inflammation, as well as delayed-type and immediate-type hypersensitivity. The invention in various embodiments provides methods for treating microbial infection and the associated inflammatory response, as well methods for treating inflammatory conditions that spawn or are susceptible to secondary microbial infection. Further, the invention provides methods for treating inflammation, such as chronic inflammation, without any associated microbial infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: URGO US, INC.
    Inventors: Claire Sampson, Mark Sampson, Svetlana Panicheva, Cary Schockemoehl
  • Patent number: 10555530
    Abstract: The present invention relates to improved biocide compositions based on calcium fluoride which are suitable for a broad range of applications including surface disinfectants, additives to construction materials and paints, antiseptic medical and cosmetic formulations, as a crop protection product and as a fast-acting disinfectant. The biocide composition of the invention comprise at least the following components: a) calcium fluoride b) a salicylic acid ester c) at least one organic acid selected from the group comprising or consisting of cinnamic acid, rosmarinic acid, vanillic acid, ascorbic acid, abscisic acid, mandelic acid, mevalonic acid, aspartic acid, salicylic acid, fumaric acid, isocitric acid, gallic acid, quinic acid, boswellic acid, carnosic acid, chlorogene acid, caffeic acid, other hydroxycarboxylic acids, or a salt or ester thereof, or thymol or citronellal. d) a cationic polymer and/or natural sea salt or a synthetic equivalent thereof and/or a cationic tenside, e) water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: FLECHSIG PATENT COMPANY, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Flechsig, Thomas Flechsig
  • Patent number: 10398796
    Abstract: A sterilant source for use in a portable sterilant system includes a gas-impermeable vial, a frangible ampule containing a first sterilant gas precursor material, disposed within the gas-impermeable vial, a second sterilant gas precursor material, disposed within the gas-impermeable vial and outside the ampule. The first and second sterilant gas precursor materials are selected to be mutually reactive to generate a sterilant gas. The system further includes an activation mechanism, actuatable to break the frangible ampule to release the first sterilant gas precursor material to allow it to react with the second sterilant gas precursor material to generate the sterilant gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignees: ENIWARE, LLC, NOXILIZER, INC.
    Inventors: Majdi F. Shomali, James E. Bernstein, David B. Opie, Alind Sahay, Jeffrey C. Soreide
  • Patent number: 10362785
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a disinfectant composition comprising hydrogen peroxide in association with at least one quaternary ammonium salt, suitable for disinfecting a room and the objects that may be therein contained. The composition is further characterized by the absence of ions of heavy metals and is particularly suitable for use in a method for the disinfection of a room, which comprises the diffusion of the present disinfectant composition in the form of a dry mist, maintaining contact with the room and with the objects therein contained, so as to obtain the desired degree of disinfection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: 99 HOLDING S.A.R.L.
    Inventor: Renato Cozzi
  • Patent number: 10357453
    Abstract: A method comprising: administering an effective amount of a topical dipyridamole to a subject in need thereof due to a disorder selected from the group consisting of keratitis, corneal abrasion and corneal ulcer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: O.D. Ocular Discovery Ltd.
    Inventor: Moshe Rogosnitzky
  • Patent number: 10226420
    Abstract: A method comprising administering an effective amount of a topical dipyridamole to a subject in need thereof due to conjunctivitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: O.D. OCULAR DISCOVERY LTD
    Inventor: Moshe Rogosnitzky
  • Patent number: 10143761
    Abstract: A method for changing a condition of an eyelid of a mammal excluding a human, a model animal for evaluating a therapeutic or prophylactic effect against an eyelid disease obtained by the method, a method for producing the model animal, a method of screening using the model animal and a substance having a therapeutic or prophylactic effect against an eyelid disease selected by the method of screening, and a therapeutic or prophylactic agent against an eyelid disease containing the substance as an active ingredient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: SANTEN PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hideki Miyake, Tomoko Oda
  • Patent number: 9987443
    Abstract: The invention described herein is directed to method of treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, comprising administering an effective amount of an osmolyte by at least one nasal cannula to a subject in need thereof. Also provided is a nasal cannula system for delivering an osmolyte, comprising a nebulizer and tubing having two ends, where the first end of the tubing is connected to the nebulizer and the second end of the tubing is tapered to fit in the nostril of a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: PARION SCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Richard C. Boucher, Michael Ross Johnson
  • Patent number: 9981001
    Abstract: This invention concerns a method for preventing and treating Colony Collapse Disorder, consisting in the use of an automated device that delivers a diet specifically calibrated for consumption by farm colonies of bees to be treated. The apparatus comprises a box-like container (10) accommodating in its interior at least one reservoir for liquid-tight, accessible from outside through a nozzle (4), an atomizing device of a liquid solution or suspension contained in the reservoir, means for the delivery (2, 1) of the liquid atomized solution or suspension into micrometric drops outside the apparatus, and a control unit programmed for timing the delivery of the solution or suspension to the outside, for the determination of the quantity of solution or suspension delivered and for emitting alarm signals in case of malfunction, the apparatus being powered DC with the energy supplied by a solar panel (5) located outside of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Healthy Bees, LLC.
    Inventor: Francesca Del Vecchio
  • Patent number: 9839650
    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: January 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: NEURALTUS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: William Boulanger, Arasteh Ari Azhir
  • Patent number: 9770453
    Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising brimonidine and timolol for topical ophthalmic delivery and a method of treatment comprising administering said composition when indicated for glaucoma and associated conditions such as elevated intraocular pressure in the eyes of humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: ALLERGAN SALES, LLC
    Inventors: Chin-Ming Chang, Gary J. Beck, Cynthia C. Pratt, Amy L. Batoosingh
  • Patent number: 9622480
    Abstract: An anti-microbial preservative for use in ophthalmic and dermatologic products. The preservative includes from about 0.005 wt. % to about 0.20 wt. % chlorite compound and from about 0.005 wt. % to about 0.05 wt. % peroxy compound. Additionally, the preservative does not generate chlorine dioxide within the pH range of 5.0-8.8. Also included are an antimicrobial ophthalmic and dermatologic compositions for direct application onto an eye or skin of a living being including from about 0.005 wt. % to about 0.20 wt. % chlorite compound and from about 0.005 wt. % to about 0.05 wt. % peroxy compound. Also included are methods for treating dryness of the eyes and skin disorders (e.g., wounds, burns, infections, ulcerations, psoriasis, etc.) and for disinfecting and cleansing contact lenses while in place upon an eye by applying the composition to the eye or to the contact lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: S.K. Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Hampar L. Karagoezian
  • Patent number: 9551043
    Abstract: Methods are described for producing sugar from sugar-containing plant material with microbiological control, which includes treating a sugar-containing plant raw material and/or a component derived therefrom, and/or a medium containing the plant raw material and/or the component, with monochloramine. Monochloramine usage in the method can reduce loss of sugar from bacterial consumptions in the processing of sugar-containing plant materials, such as sugar beets, without causing adverse effects on the sugar product, such as the brightness of white sugar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Buckman Laboratories International, Inc.
    Inventors: Eddie Van Haute, Jean Michel Chauwin, Marco Ulisse Mascia
  • Patent number: 9456610
    Abstract: The invention concerns the use of grape (Vitis vinifera) seeds extracts as agents for the treatment and prevention of plant diseases caused by pathogens, particularly by fungi and oomycetes, as well as fungicidal compositions comprising Vitis vinifera extracts for application to plants affected or liable to be affected by a pathogen, especially a fungus or oomycete.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: IDENA S.P.A.
    Inventor: François Mairel
  • Patent number: 9451765
    Abstract: A biological decontamination gel, consisting of a colloidal solution comprising from 5 to 30% by mass, preferably 5 to 25% by mass, still preferably 8 to 20% by mass, based on the mass of the gel, of at least one inorganic viscosifying agent: 0.5 to 10 mol/L of gel, preferably 1 to 10 mol/L of gel, of at least one active biological decontamination agent; 0.05 to 5% by mass, preferably 0.05 to 2% by mass, based on the mass of the gel, of at least one super-absorbent polymer; 0.1 to 2% by mass, based on the mass of the gel, of at least one surfactant; and the remainder of solvent. A biological decontamination method applying this gel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES
    Inventors: Frederic Cuer, Sylvain Faure
  • Patent number: 9446952
    Abstract: A process for generating aqueous chlorine dioxide solutions includes adding a solid phase alkali metal chlorite, a solid phase acid, and a solid phase oxidizing agent to an aqueous solution, wherein the solid phase acid ahs a pKa less than 4. Also disclosed are compositions for producing chlorine dioxide solutions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: NALCO Company
    Inventor: Felice DiMascio
  • Patent number: 9265259
    Abstract: The invention is directed to compositions and methods of their use as effective biocidal agents for water streams. The composition comprises a halogen source, halogen stabilizers containing a sulfur bearing species and ammonium salts/urea, and an alkali. The sulfur bearing species includes sulfamic acid or its salt equivalent. By having optimized mixing ratio of halogen to stabilizer and that of ammonium salts to sulfamic acid or sulfamate, a synergistic effect occurs which both increases the efficacy of the composition as a biocide and it avoids adverse impacts on other chemicals that are present in the water stream. Best of all the composition is easy to form and easy to introduce into a water stream of concern. Its introduction can be as simple as mixing two containers of reagent prior to introduction to the water process stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: NALCO COMPANY
    Inventors: Wen Li Tu, Laura E. Rice, Andrew J. Cooper, Elisa M. Luth, Yu-mei Lu, Jian Kun Shen
  • Patent number: 9161543
    Abstract: A composition and methods of its use, the composition comprising: a halogen source, urea, and an additional halogen stabilizer excluding urea, optionally an alkali in a concentration sufficient to provide said composition with a pH of greater than 10; and optionally excluding a stabilized bromine compound from said composition is disclosed. Additionally, a method for reducing biological activity in a process stream is disclosed. The method comprises: providing a composition to a process stream, wherein said composition contains: a halogen, urea, and an additional halogen stabilizer excluding urea, optionally an alkali in a concentration sufficient to provide said composition with a pH of greater than 10; and optionally excluding a stabilized bromine compound from said composition. The invention is also directed to compositions and methods of their use as effective biocidal agents for water streams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: NALCO COMPANY
    Inventors: Laura E. Rice, Andrew J. Cooper, Elisa M. Luth, Wen Li Tu
  • Publication number: 20150140126
    Abstract: A measure that can readily prevent arthropod-borne diseases such as malaria that are contracted by 3 to 5 hundred million people worldwide yearly and that cause death of as many as 1.5 to 2.7 million people. By spraying in advance on the skin an arthropod-borne disease preventive agent or the like including chlorine dioxide as an effective component thereof, it is possible to provide repelling effect against arthropods such as infected mosquitoes that bear malaria protozoa and also to prevent biting of the skin by the arthropod, thus reducing contraction of the arthropod-borne diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicants: Taiko Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Jichi Medical University
    Inventors: Hiroyuki MATSUOKA, Norio OGATA, Takashi SHIBATA
  • Publication number: 20150140012
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating or inhibiting at least one of allergic asthma, allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis, or of reducing, inhibiting or treating allergy like symptoms. The methods use compositions comprising chlorite, chloride, chlorate and/or sulfate ions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: Nuvo Research AG
    Inventors: Mathias Brosz, Friedrich-Wilhelm Kuhne, Klaus Blaszkiewitz, Thomas Isensee
  • Publication number: 20150125551
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing and an apparatus for making an aqueous chlorine solution having a pH between 3.0 and 6.5 and a stability such that after 6 weeks storage at 20 degrees Celsius the pH remains in the range 3.0 to 6.5 and the amount of chlorine lost from the solution is less than 10%, such that the method includes: (a) Providing a source of water having an electrical conductivity at 20 degrees Celsius of no more than 50 (and preferably no more than 4.3) ?Scm-1 (b) Reacting the water with solid calcium hypochlorite having a purity of at least 60%; and (c) Adjusting the pH to between 3.0 and 6.5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Stephen Thomas BOND, Kevin John BYRNE, Simon Joseph WARD, Natasha Ann Crawford PAGE
  • Publication number: 20150118324
    Abstract: The present invention provides a stabilized hypohalous acid solution (or formulation thereof), which may be conveniently packaged for sale, or stored for later use on demand. The invention further provides methods of making the stabilized hypohalous acid solution, as well as methods of use for disinfecting mammalian tissue, including wounds and burns, disinfecting or cleansing surfaces, or treating and/or preserving food products and cut flowers, among other uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: PuriCore, Inc.
    Inventors: Svetlana Panicheva, Mark N. Sampson, Vadim Panichev, Gerald N. DiBello, Ronan Stapleton
  • Publication number: 20150119245
    Abstract: A method for production and storage of hypochlorous acid is disclosed. The method comprises using high purity water achieved by a combination of softening and reverse osmosis steps. The shelf life is further improved by storing the hypochlorous acid in opaque PET bottles or Nylon/PE bags or nylon bags in a box. Solutions stored in opaque PET bottles exhibit the best stability. Anticipated uses of the extended life hypochlorous acid solution include sanitizer for food contact and non-food contact surfaces, a streak-free cleaner for smooth surfaces and a cut flower life extender. Other biocide uses include water treatment in oil and gas production, cooling tower, lazy river and swimming pools, process water distribution systems, drinking water, portable humidifier, fish tanks and treatment of metalworking fluids and lubricants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: EIJ Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Pollis Robertson, JR., Paul Theruviparampil, Louis Bailey
  • Publication number: 20150099008
    Abstract: A composition that includes ethylhexyl sulfate or a salt thereof, an alkylbenzenesulfonic acid or a salt thereof, and a carrier. The ethylhexyl sulfate, or salt thereof, and the alkylbenzenesulfonic acid, or salt thereof, are present in a weight ratio of at least about 1:2. The composition can be used for killing or inhibiting a microorganism or pathogen (e.g., bacteria, gram-negative bacteria, gram-positive bacteria, enteric bacteria, virus, fungus, mold, mildew or powdery mildew).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Patrick J. Curry, Franklin Irven Diehl
  • Publication number: 20150099010
    Abstract: Redox signaling gels are disclosed. Such gels include a composition with at least one reactive oxygen species (ROS) and a rheology modifier. Also presented herein is a process for making the gels which includes making the composition by taking the steps of purifying water to produce ultra-pure water, combining a salt to the ultra-pure water to create a salinated water, electrolyzing the salinated water at a temperature of 4.3 to 5.8° C. such that the electrolyzing is accomplished with an anode, cathode and power source such that the power source comprises a transformer and a rectifier and does not comprise a filter capacitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew Hoover, James Pack
  • Patent number: 8992959
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a coagulant comprising calcium nitrate and an antimicrobial agent is disclosed. The coagulant may be used in the molding process to releasably bond the substrate material to the mold and to bond to the antimicrobial to the substrate material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel T. Amdur, Min Yao
  • Publication number: 20150056303
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method, system and equipment for the elaboration of electrolytic chlorine oxidants, hypochlorous acid and sodium hypochlorite substances, using elements that result in an ecological process and confers a high efficiency in the production of these substances, permitting the generation of a product of very high performance and efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: Miguel Angel Alcantara, Adan Tapia Duran
  • Publication number: 20150056302
    Abstract: The present invention includes a composition for sterilizing a bioscaffold, comprising slightly acidic electrolyzed water (SAEW) as an active ingredient, and a method for sterilizing a bioscaffold using the same. The slightly acidic electrolyzed water according to the present invention has excellent effects on the sterilization of bioscaffolds and the removal of immunogenic antigens and a little effect on extracellular matrix, such as glycosaminoglycans or collagen. Moreover, the scaffold sterilized with the slightly acidic electrolyzed water has excellent cell attachment and has no toxicity, and thus the slightly acidic electrolyzed water can be effectively used for the sterilization of bioscaffolds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: Heung Myong Woo, Kyung Mee Park, Kamal El Din Hany Hussein
  • Patent number: 8951576
    Abstract: A process for producing aqueous chlorous acid solution in which chlorous acid, which is safe for the human body, is easy to handle, and less generates chlorine dioxide, is yielded and used as a disinfectant for a pretreatment in food processing. To an aqueous sodium chlorate solution is added sulfuric acid or an aqueous solution thereof in such an amount and concentration that the pH of the aqueous solution can be kept at 2.3-3.4 to thereby react them and generate chloric acid. Subsequently, hydrogen peroxide is added to the chloric acid in an amount which is equal to or larger than the amount necessary for a reduction reaction to thereby yield chlorous acid. Any one of inorganic acids, inorganic acid salts, organic acids, and organic acid salts, or two or more thereof, or a combination or these is added to the aqueous solution containing chlorous acid yielded, whereby the chlorous and acid can be present for long and the pH of the aqueous solution is regulated to regulated to 3.2-7.0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Honbu Sankei Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hisataka Goda
  • Patent number: 8945630
    Abstract: A method for preparing a stabilized antimicrobial hypochlorous acid solution by diluting an aged stock solution to provide a hypochlorous acid solution at a concentration of about 50 to about 7000 ppm at a pH range of about 2.8 to about 4.0. The antimicrobial hypochlorous acid solution maintains at least 75 percent of the available chlorine present over a period of about 6 months to about 12 months. The antimicrobial hypochlorous acid solution has medical applications in humans and veterinary practice, both prophylactic and therapeutic. The solution can also be used for non-medical applications in antisepsis and sterilization of surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Aquilabs S.A.
    Inventor: Justo Leonardo Calderon
  • Patent number: 8945355
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for generating germicidal compositions for use in a wide variety of settings, including agricultural settings, food production settings, hospitality settings, health care settings, health club settings, exercise facility settings, research based settings, veterinarian settings, medical settings, hydraulic fracturing settings, and/or any setting requiring disinfection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Zurex Pharmagra, LLC
    Inventors: Carmine J. Durham, R. Andrew Morgan, Michael C. Pawlak
  • Patent number: 8933244
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions for stabilizing a source of active halogen in aqueous solution. The compositions comprise (i) at least one substituted N-hydrogen compound, such as 5,5-dimethylhydantoin, and (ii) at least one additional nitrogen compound selected from ammonia, ammonium salts, and nitrogen compounds containing no carbon-hydrogen bonds, the molar ratio of (i) and (ii) being in the range of 50:1 to 0.02:1. Active halogen-containing aqueous solutions stabilized by the above compositions are particularly useful for controlling microbial and planktonic growth in aqueous systems such as process liquids in the pulping or papermaking industry. The compositions are also useful in reducing the corrosivity of halogen-containing solutions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Lonza Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin E. Janak, Sarah Elizabeth Kopecky, Michael Leonid Ludensky, Philip Gerdon Sweeny
  • Publication number: 20150010648
    Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, a method of converting an oxy halide salt into a halide dioxide in a reaction zone under certain conditions is provided. More specifically, the method includes generating chlorine dioxide from a stable composition comprising an oxy halide salt by introducing said composition to a reducing agent and minimum temperature within the reaction zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicant: SABRE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC
    Inventor: John Y. MASON
  • Publication number: 20150010649
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating and preventing conditions characterized by infection and/or inflammation, especially of the eyes, ears, nose and/or throat. The methods of the invention involve administering hypohalous acid to the patient, such as in the form of a composition described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventors: Keith Goldan, Claire Sampson