Ammonium Chloride Patents (Class 424/664)
  • 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: 8168072
    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: March 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: A.Y. Laboratories Ltd.
    Inventor: Ayala Barak
  • Publication number: 20110293681
    Abstract: The present invention provides for topical adhesive patch that includes a backing having a front side and a back side; a formulation in contact with the front side of the backing, the formulation including an adhesive; and at least one antimicrobial. The antimicrobial is integrally bonded to the back side of the backing. The present invention also provides for a method of reducing the number of microbes located upon a topical skin surface of a mammal, as well as a method of preventing the transmission of a communicable disease capable of being transmitted by physical contact. The methods include topically contacting a skin surface of the mammal with the back side of the topical adhesive patch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: LecTec Corporation
    Inventors: Judd Berlin, Daniel Sigg
  • Patent number: 7927496
    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: October 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: A.Y. Laboratories Ltd.
    Inventor: Ayala Barak
  • Publication number: 20110045103
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to methods of inactivating human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), both in vitro and in vivo. Such methods also relate to treating HIV-related symptoms and the treatment of acquired immune deficiency syndrome in patients. Methods typically employ administering a composition comprising ammonium chloride such that HIV is inactivated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventor: Abdul R. Abukurah
  • Patent number: 7820060
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Hercules Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael J. Mayer, Freddie L. Singleton
  • Patent number: 7628929
    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 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: A.Y. Laboratories Ltd.
    Inventor: Ayala Barak
  • Patent number: 7029705
    Abstract: A method is disclosed of practicing nasal hygiene comprising the steps of applying to a person's nostril a non-irritating hygienic composition consisting essentially of a product of compounding under homogenizing conditions water, 0.01% to 5% by weight, as chlorine dioxide, of a source of chlorine dioxide; 0.01% to 3% by weight of at least one olfactory stimulant, 0 to 5% by weight of at least one fixative compound less volatile than the olfactory stimulant 0.1 to 2.5% by weight of at least one inorganic salt selected from the group consisting of alkali metal chloride, alkali metal bicarbonate, and alkali metal chlorate; and 0.0002 to 0.006% (as aluminum) by weight of at least one water soluble aluminum compound, provided that the total concentration of inorganic salt is in the range from 0.6% by weight to 2.5% by weight, holding the composition within the nostril for a hygienic holding period, and discharging the composition from the treated nostril.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Inventor: Allan H. Fuhr
  • Patent number: 6982097
    Abstract: This invention relates to biocidal compositions and methods of using same. Also provided is a process for the manufacturing of a biocidal composition in the form of a tablet and a method of using the biocidal compositions for the disinfection of water that may contain microorganisms and biofilms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Assignee: Sani-Care Salon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Su Mingzhong, Long Truong Hoang, Linh Truong Hoang
  • Patent number: 6908628
    Abstract: Wide spectrum disinfecting and antiseptic composition for use in the fields of human medicine, veterinary science and industry, characterized because it includes: Hydrogen peroxide, lactic acid and halogen salts (Br, I) and/or salts of heavy metals (for example, silver halides) with surfactant agents, either cationic, like chlorhexidine and/or quaternary ammonium salts, like didecyl-methyl-polyoxy-ethyl-ammonium propionate, chlorides of ammonium or compounds of ammonium propylamide or anionic, like lauryl sulphate, dodecyl sulphate or alkyl succinic salts, with suitable excipients, some of which may be ethyl or isopropyl alcohol, chlorhexidine, non-chlorinated quaternary ammonium salts, like didecyl-methyl-polyoxy-ethyl-ammonium propionate, combined or not with iodine, and/or its salts, together with excipients, some of which may be ethyl or isopropyl alcohol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Assignee: OFTRAI, S.L.
    Inventor: Rafael Herruzo Cabrera
  • Patent number: 6814984
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to frozen biocidal compositions. Specifically, the biocidal compositions comprise a frozen aqueous solution of a plurality of ions selected from the group consisting of halide and oxyhalide ions. The frozen biocidal compositions are useful in preserving or extending the shelf-life of perishable articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Clean Water International LLC
    Inventors: David C. Rose, Lawrence J. Ventura
  • Patent number: 6663902
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a biocidal composition, designed for the generation of chlorine dioxide, comprising at least one iodo-compound having at least one iodine atom and a source of chlorite ions. The molar ration of chlorite ions to iodine atoms is 2 or greater. The composition finds use in a variety of applications including methods of cleaning, sanitizing, deodorizing, and disinfecting various surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. P. Hei, David Daniel McSherry, Kim R. Smith, Keith E. Olson
  • Patent number: 6569444
    Abstract: A method of preparing a ruminant feed material with decreased nitrogen solubility, comprising mixing a liquid feed product containing a salt with a protein feedstuff. The protein feedstuff contains crude protein in an amount from 30% to 70% by weight. The liquid feed product containing a salt and the protein feedstuff are mixed under conditions sufficient to decrease the nitrogen solubility of the protein source. Also provided is a ruminant feed material with decreased nitrogen solubility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: Ajinomoto U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Summer
  • Patent number: 6506737
    Abstract: An oxidizing species is described herein as a reaction product through an in situ preparation combining a protonizable phosphorus or sulfur compound, and a halide source at controlled proportions in an aqueous, non-aqueous, gel, aerosol, solid-phase or powdered media. The oxidizing species can be used to reduce microbial and viral populations on a surface or object or in a body or stream of water. The invention thus finds applications as a bleach, sanitizer, oxidant, or in any other application in which an oxidizing agent can be beneficially used alone or in a formulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Ecolab, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. P. Hei, Kim Smith
  • Publication number: 20020176883
    Abstract: This invention provides a feedstock for controlling hypocalcemia in prepartum dairy cattle. An essential feature of the feedstock is a dietary cation-anion difference (DCAD) with a value between about −5 and +20 meq/100 g dietary DM. Other essential features are a weight ratio of potassium:magnesium between about 3-5:1, and between about 1-12 g/kg dietary DM of omega-6 fatty acid derivative having rumen-bypass properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Inventors: Elliot Block, William K. Sanchez, Kenneth R. Cummings
  • Publication number: 20020099023
    Abstract: Chronic obstructive airway diseases are treated by administering an osmotically active compound such as a salt, sugar, sugar alcohol, or organic osmolyte to the afflicted airway surface. The compound may be administered as a liquid or dry powder aerosol formulation. Diseases that can be treated by the method include cystic fibrosis, chronic bronchitis, and ciliary dyskinesia. The formulations of the invention can also be used in conjunction with other active agents such as bronchodilators, sodium channel blockers, antibiotics, enzymes, or purinoceptor agonists on airway surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2002
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Inventor: Richard C. Boucher
  • Patent number: 6368637
    Abstract: A process for treating active viral lesions, such as herpes lesions and warts, on persons or animals, in which an active lesion containing a virus is scrubbed or debrided, an aqueous reagent solution containing neutral red and free chlorine is applied to the scrubbed lesion, and the lesion to which the reagent has been applied is exposed to ultraviolet light for a period sufficient to cause viral destruction. The invention further relates to the aqueous reagent solution containing neutral red and free chlorine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: Cross Bay LLC
    Inventor: Jon Stoneburner
  • Patent number: 6106853
    Abstract: Processes for controlling pollution by: (a) devolatizing vapor phase chemical pollutants (VP's) found in effluents and other bodies and streams of gases and liquids, and (b) stabilizing substrates from which the VP's are released. The offending VP's are converted to less offensive or inoffensive materials by interaction with an appropriately formulated treating agent (VTA/C) containing a primary halogen and at least one additional ingredient selected from the following classes of constituents (optional if bromine is the primary halogen and otherwise required): oligodynamically active metals, cohalogens, adjuncts, and facilitators. The major constituent(s) may be supplied as such, or a source of the constituent may be provided. Actinic radiation can be employed to promote reactions between the VP and the VTA/C, which is often formulated as an aqueous scrubbing medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Inventors: James P. Cox, Robert W. Duffy Cox
  • Patent number: 6106821
    Abstract: The invention relates to fly attractant compositions that comprise at least one volatile short chain carboxylic acid, at least one organic sulfide and at least one nitrogen heterocycle. In a preferred embodiment the composition additionally comprises at least one ammonia-releasing compound. In a particularly preferred example, the composition is preparable by combining, for example, the carboxylic acid, the organic sulfide and the nitrogen heterocycle. The invention also relates to an insect trap comprising a means for retaining flies and an insect attractant composition of this invention. The trap is useful in commercial, residential and livestock facilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas C. Baker, Allard A. Cosse
  • Patent number: 5736165
    Abstract: Disclosed are in-the-eye uses of chlorine dioxide-containing compositions as effective ophthalmic antiseptics and as effective ophthalmic surgical irrigants. Surprisingly low concentrations of chlorine dioxide are effective in such applications. In addition, the presently useful compositions are ophthalmically acceptable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1998
    Assignee: Allergan
    Inventors: Paul S. Ripley, Anthony J. Dziabo, Claude B. Anger
  • Patent number: 5667817
    Abstract: Methods for preventing and treating microbial infections in the mammalian female lower genital tract such as vulvitis, vaginitis, cervicitis, and endometritis involve the intra-vaginal and/or intra-uterine infusion of a solution containing a pharmacologically acceptable carrier and chlorine dioxide in an amount ranging from about 5 ppm to 1000 ppm, and having a chlorine dioxide to chlorite ratio of at least 5:1. Typical solutions exhibit a pH compatible with the lower genital tract, e.g., a pH from about 5 to about 7.5. In many embodiments, chlorine dioxide in the solution is produced by reacting a chlorite with a mineral acid and adjusting the pH, by reacting a chlorite with an organic acid having a pK of about 2.8 to 4.2, or by reacting a chlorite at a pH below about 5.5 with a heat-activated saccharide in the presence of an organic acid having a pK of about 2.8 to about 4.2. Sodium chlorite is employed in preferred embodiments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1997
    Assignee: Alcide Corporation
    Inventor: Robert D. Kross
  • Patent number: 5660833
    Abstract: An anti-tussive composition comprising essence of anise, senega dry extract, and pure licorice root extract, in combination with a pharmaceutically-suitable liquid carrier, and a method of treating cough in humans, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1997
    Inventor: Rajko D. Medenica
  • Patent number: 5622927
    Abstract: The invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for treating the symptoms of vulvitis and vulvovaginitis which comprises folic acid, panthenol and/or allantoin, protein hydrolysate or casein hydrolysate, lactose or dextrose, lactic acid, magnesium sulfate and sodium chloride or ammonium chloride in the form of suppositories, ointments, solutions or sprays and a method of use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1997
    Assignee: Vepex KFT.
    Inventors: Gy orgy Hangay, G aborn e Olah, Edit T okos, Gy orgy V amos
  • Patent number: 5622725
    Abstract: Methods for preventing and treating microbial wound infections, especially of peritoneal cavity wounds including those having indwelling catheters, and enhancing wound repair while minimizing adhesions and scar formation involve the infusion or irrigation of the wound with a solution containing a pharmacologically acceptable carrier and chlorine dioxide in an amount ranging from about 5 ppm to 1000 ppm, and having a chlorine dioxide to chlorite ratio of at least 5:1. Typical solutions contain chlorine dioxide in isotonic saline and exhibit a pH of from about 5 to about 7.5. Sodium chlorite is employed in preferred embodiments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1997
    Assignee: Alcide Corporation
    Inventor: Robert D. Kross
  • Patent number: 5616347
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the discovery that the inclusion of effective amounts of an irritation reducing compound selected from the group consisting of allantoin, glycerine, aloe vera and mixtures, thereof, in a chlorine dioxide generating composition will substantially reduce skin irritation which is caused by chlorine dioxide exposure to the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Inventors: Howard Alliger, Habib Roozdar
  • Patent number: 5417987
    Abstract: A method for enhancing the effect of a toxicant such as chlorine or potassium on bivalve molluscs such as zebra mussels. Application of serotonin or a serotonin agonist in low concentrations inhibits the mussels' ability to close their valves to protect themselves from the effect of any toxicants in the water. Thus administering serotonin or a serotonin agonist for a period of time, followed by administering a toxicant, substantially enhances the effect of the toxicant on the zebra mussels. Thus less of the toxicant need be administered to control zebra mussels. The concentration of serotonin needed to enhance toxicant control of exotic zebra mussels has been found to be at or below the threshold of serotonin activity on native bivalves, at least those native to the lower Mississippi River. Furthermore, serotonin is naturally degraded rapidly by aquatic microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1995
    Assignees: Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University, Agricultural and Mechanical College
    Inventors: Thomas H. Dietz, John W. Lynn, Harold Silverman
  • Patent number: 5252343
    Abstract: There is disclosed methods and compositions for preventing and treating bacterial infections, including mastitis, in the udder of a mammal. The compositions include chlorine dioxide in an amount ranging from 5 ppm to 1000 ppm, and have a chlorine dioxide to chlorite ratio of at least 5:1. Methods of the present invention include the infusion of the composition into the mammal's udder, and the formation of the compositions immediately prior to infusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1993
    Assignee: Alcide Corporation
    Inventor: Robert D. Kross
  • Patent number: 5180743
    Abstract: This application relates to an anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive and analgesic composition, a method for its preparation, a pharmaceutical composition including it and a method of treating auto-immune diseases. The anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive and analgesic compound is derived from ant venom extract which has been purified of contamination by a variety of non-active components present in crude ant venom extracts. A synthetic venom has also been prepared from various components. The related pharmaceutical composition has been shown to be effective in treating and alleviating the symptoms of auto-immune diseases, particularly rheumatoid arthritis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1993
    Assignees: Xonex Laboratories, Inc., Toyobo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazuo Watanabe, Toshio Tuchida, Duane R. Schultz
  • Patent number: 4963366
    Abstract: According to the invention, a liquid deliquescent composition is substantially uniformly applied to grain, animal feed, animal feed ingredients, hay or poultry litter product, inhibiting moisture migration or translocation in the product and thereby inhibiting the formation of mold-generating accumulations of moisture adjacent the walls of storage containers for grain, animal feed, feed ingredients or hay which are subject to large overnight temperature drops, and similary inhibiting the formation of mold-generating accumulations of moisture adjacent the walls of grain elevators or silos subject to large seasonal temperature drops. Such inhibiting of moisture migration or translocation according to the invention also inhibits the formation of dry zones in grain, animal feed, feed ingredients, hay or poultry litter, thereby inhibiting the generation of dust from such products, including the inhibiting of dust generation during the screw-conveying of grain to storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 16, 1990
    Inventor: Richard D. Thomas
  • Patent number: 4844899
    Abstract: Halophors, e.g., bromophors, comprising a complex of sulfone, e.g., sulfolane, halide ion, e.g., sodium bromide, and halogen, e.g., bromine, are described. Solid, free-flowing halophor compositions of the aforesaid complex and an amorphous siliceous carrier are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1989
    Assignee: PPG Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert H. Juda, Paritosh M. Chakrabarti, Roger A. Crawford