Iodophors Patents (Class 424/672)
  • Patent number: 10709784
    Abstract: The present invention provides for metal chelating compositions which are soluble in aqueous media. The present invention also provides chelating compositions that possess acceptable iron sequestering strengths and are able to present a physical form that potentially inhibits (e.g. does not permit easy) access of iron sequestered by the compositions to the cells being targeted. Compositions comprising chelating aspects affixed to or incorporated into suitable carrier materials such that the resulting metal chelating composition is soluble in aqueous media are also provided. Disclosed herein are chelating compositions, for chelating one or more essential metals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: CHELATION PARTNERS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Bruce Edward Holbein, Minhua Feng, Ann Louise Huber, Denis Keith Kidby, Ann Louise Huber
  • Patent number: 10435650
    Abstract: A cleaning composition comprises at least one surfactant and at least one colorant. The cleaning composition can have a pH of about 3 or less. The colorant exhibits one of several specified structures at a pH of about 7. A method for cleaning a surface utilizes the cleaning composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Milliken & Company
    Inventors: Yogesh Saraf, Eduardo Torres, Sanjeev K. Dey, Paul D. Halphen
  • Patent number: 10300028
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for enhancing wound healing and/or for reducing pain and inflammation, comprising a first active ingredient and a second active ingredient, wherein the first active ingredient comprises an antiseptic and the second active ingredient comprises an admixture of at least one vitamin, at least one mineral and at least one amino acid, and to use of the composition for enhancing wound healing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Inventor: Mark Tuffley
  • Patent number: 9522214
    Abstract: A method of promoting haemostasis in a patient is provided by the administration, to the site of blood loss, of a viscous thixotropic haemostatic composition comprising an ionic precipitating agent, a fatty alcohol, an alcohol phosphate diester and one of an alkoxyether phosphate or a monoester phosphate of an alkoxylated fatty alcohol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: Eupharma PTY LTD
    Inventor: Malvin Eutick
  • Patent number: 9522165
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a formulation and method for the treatment of fungal nail infections, such as those caused by Trichophyton rubrum and/or Aspergillus niger. The formulation of the invention comprises glucose oxidase, D-glucose and hydrogen peroxide in an aqueous solution. Advantageously, the formulation of the invention provides a two-stage hydrogen peroxide release for the treatment of the fungal nail infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: Institute of Technology Sligo
    Inventors: John Reginald Barrett, James Joseph Brennan, Thomas Patrick Patton
  • Patent number: 9408867
    Abstract: The invention concerns a composition and method for treating an ungual infection, the composition comprising an iodophor and dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Veloce BioPharma, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Capriotti, Kara Capriotti
  • Patent number: 8911771
    Abstract: The present invention provides a device and a method for application of topical antiseptics. The device comprises a handle; a base coupled to the handle; and a substantially hydrophilic foam coupled to the base. The substantially hydrophilic foam is configured to receive the topical antiseptic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick P. Vanek, Henry L. Lewkowicz
  • Patent number: 8840932
    Abstract: Antiseptic compositions, as well as methods of making and using, wherein the compositions include: an antimicrobial agent selected from the group consisting of iodine (I2), an iodophor, and a combination thereof, wherein the antimicrobial agent is present in an amount sufficient to provide an available iodine concentration of at least about 0.25 wt-%; a hydroxycarboxylic acid buffer in an amount of at least about 5 wt-%; water; and an optionally substantive film-forming polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Matthew T. Scholz, Danli Wang, Triet M. Lu, Dong-Wei Zhu
  • Patent number: 8357392
    Abstract: A personal skin cleansing wipe comprising a flexible substantially dry matrix formed from synthetic, woven, non-woven or knitted fibers impregnated with a substantially anhydrous antimicrobial, antiseptic, antifungal solution in an amount wherein the matrix retains its substantially dry characteristics and the treatment solution includes an amount of PVP-iodine as active in solution in glycol and or glycerin. The treatment solution, in addition to an effective amount of PVP-iodine as active, contains surfactants, preferably Tego® Betaine CK D, and optionally a compatible fragrance and/or moisturizer. The wipe is activated with water just prior to use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Inventors: Albert R Kelly, Lowell Safertein
  • Patent number: 8197856
    Abstract: A kit for promoting hair growth on areas of the scalp that has been affected by fungal infections. The kit reduces the loss of hair, gradually destroys the cause of the loss of hair, and eventually restores the normal hair growth in the areas of the scalp affected by the fungi. The kit is comprised of a first powdered mixture and three liquid compositions. The elements of the kit are applied to the scalp of an individual experiencing hair loss due to fungi.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Inventor: Felix Cruz
  • Publication number: 20110274770
    Abstract: A skin antisepsis composition comprising a comprising a (C1-4)alcohol and water in a ratio of at least 60:40, a hydroxycarboxylic acid, a cationic film-forming polymer, and at least one antimicrobial agent; and methods of using the composition are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventors: Matthew T. Scholz, Danli Wang, Triet M. Lu, Dong-Wei Zhu
  • Patent number: 8007834
    Abstract: There is provided a coating composition comprising (a) one or more microbicide, (b) one or more soluble polymer comprising, as polymerized units, one or more monomer with one or more pendant heterocycle, wherein said heterocycle has one or more hetero atom selected from the group consisting of N, O, S, and combinations thereof, and wherein said polymer has no anionic groups, and (c) solvent, wherein said polymer is dissolved in said solvent; wherein said composition contains no polymeric biguanide; and wherein 50% or more of said microbicide, by weight based on the total weight of microbicide, is not covalently bonded to any polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: Jennifer Reichl Collin, Tirthankar Ghosh, Fanwen Zeng
  • Publication number: 20090226541
    Abstract: Methods of delaying the onset of an infection or preventing an infection caused by a microbial organism in an internal cavity of a subject are provided. Methods of killing or inactivating microorganisms in at least a portion of the urethra of a subject are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Matthew T. Scholz, Terry R. Hobbs, Danli Wang
  • Publication number: 20090169647
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions that contain iodine intended primarily for tissue antisepsis, particularly skin antisepsis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventor: Matthew T. Scholz
  • Publication number: 20090162301
    Abstract: The present invention provides antiseptic compositions that contain DMSO or DMA, an alcohol (e.g., isopropanol), and/or an additional antiseptic agent such as iodine. In certain embodiments, the antiseptic compositions may be used for skin disinfection and/or skin antisepsis (e.g., as applied via a swab).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2006
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventor: Jeffrey J. Tarrand
  • Patent number: 7153527
    Abstract: A teat dip composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 2% iodine by weight of the composition on a formulation basis and form about 45% to about 99.9% propylene glycol by weight of the composition on a formulation basis, and a method of using such composition to treat mastitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: WestfaliaSurge, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles D. Gradle, Alejandro O. Dee
  • Patent number: 7147873
    Abstract: Antiseptic compositions, as well as methods of making and using, wherein the compositions include: an antimicrobial agent selected from the group consisting of iodine (I2), an iodophor, and a combination thereof, wherein the antimicrobial agent is present in an amount sufficient to provide an available iodine concentration of at least about 0.25 wt-%; a hydroxycarboxylic acid buffer in an amount of at least about 5 wt-%; water; and an optionally substantive film-forming polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Matthew T. Scholz, Danli Wang, Triet M. Lu, Dong-Wei Zhu
  • Patent number: 7029706
    Abstract: The inventions relates to the use of silica in the formulation of antifungal composition for the treatment of cutaneous mycoses, and method to manufacture an antifungal powder with boric acid and silica.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Inventor: Carlos Alberto Marrodan
  • Patent number: 6926913
    Abstract: The invention provides a composition of matter comprising molecular iodine and tetraglycol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignees: Ben Gurion University of the Negev Research & Development Authority, Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew
    Inventors: Uri Wormser, Amnon Sintov
  • 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: 6902747
    Abstract: A teat dip composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 2% iodine by weight of the composition on a formulation basis and from about 50% to about 99.9% propylene glycol by weight of the composition on a formulation basis, and a method of using such composition to treat mastitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: WestfaliaSurge, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles D. Gradle, Alejandro O. Dee
  • Publication number: 20040234589
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a storage stable package of a iodophor containing particulate pharmaceutically acceptable carrier compositions. The invention is particularly directed to a storage stable package of a PVP-iodine liposome compositions. The packaging material is generally plastic, paper or cardboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: Silke Muhlau, Wolfgang Fleischer
  • Patent number: 6777003
    Abstract: An iodine complex concentrate containing (a) from about 0.5 to about 30% by weight of iodine; (b) from about 0.2 to about 14% by weight of an iodide component selected from the group consisting of iodide salt, iodide acid and mixtures thereof; and (c) from about 2% to about 85% by weight of a nonionic sugar surfactant selected from the group consisting of alkyl glucose esters, aldobionamides, gluconamides, glyceramides, glyceroglycolipids, polygydroxy fatty acid amides, alkyl polyglycosides having the general formula I: R1O(R2O)b(Z)a  I wherein R1 is a monovalent organic radical having from about 6 to about 30 carbon atoms; R2 is divalent alkylene radical having from 2 to 4 carbon atoms; Z is a saccharide residue having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; b is a number having a value from 0 to about 12; a is a number having a value from 1 to about 6, and mixtures thereof, all weights being based on the weight of the concentrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignee: Cognis Corporation
    Inventors: Suresh Desai, John Frederick Hessel
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20030228376
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for topical application and manufacturing process thereof for treatment of microbial and mycotic infections caused by aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms is provided comprising metronidazole and Povidone-Iodine, in effective amounts. Such a composition can be administered topically to patients in need thereof in various pharmaceutical dosage forms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2002
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Applicant: J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited
    Inventors: Shirish Bhagwanlal Mody, Madhukant Mansukhlal Doshi, Mild Dattatraya Joshi
  • Publication number: 20030194447
    Abstract: Antiseptic compositions, as well as methods of making and using, wherein the compositions include: an antimicrobial agent selected from the group consisting of iodine (I2), an iodophor, and a combination thereof, wherein the antimicrobial agent is present in an amount sufficient to provide an available iodine concentration of at least about 0.25 wt-%; a hydroxycarboxylic acid buffer in an amount of at least about 5 wt-%; water; and an optionally substantive film-forming polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2002
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Matthew T. Scholz, Danli Wang, Triet M. Lu, Dong-Wei Zhu
  • Publication number: 20030118629
    Abstract: Water-in-oil emulsions, compositions, and methods that include a vinyl polymer having a pKa of less than 4 that includes anionic group-containing side chains and alkyl-Y-containing side chains, wherein Y is O or NR, wherein R is hydrogen or methyl, and wherein the alkyl group of the alkyl-Y-containing side chain has at least 4 carbon atoms on average in a cyclic, branched-, or straight-chain configuration and optionally including one or more heteroatoms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Matthew T. Scholz, Gilbert L. Eian, Ling Lu
  • Publication number: 20030113384
    Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions containing an iodine compound and a carboxylic acid, for example, a fatty acid, are disclosed. The compositions can be formulated for use as a surgical scrub, wound antiseptic, pre-operative skin preparation, industrial sanitizer, antimicrobial soap, teat dip, etc. In one particularly advantageous embodiment, a composition of the invention is formulated as a teat dip further including a rheology modifier, at least one surfactant, suitable emollients, skin conditioners and lubricants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2002
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Applicant: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Dale Lind Fredell, Francis Lawrence Richter, Benjamin R. Bode
  • Patent number: 6565891
    Abstract: A multinutrient nutritional supplement is provided that is designed to be most effective in optimizing health, increasing the immunity and decreasing the instances and severity of infection particularly among children.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Tsar Health Private Ltd.
    Inventor: Ranjit Kumar Chandra
  • Patent number: 6562378
    Abstract: A multinutrient nutritional supplement is provided that is designed to be most effective in optimizing health, increasing the immunity and decreasing the instances and severity of infection particularly among adolescents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: TSAR Health Private Ltd.
    Inventor: Renjit Kumar Chandra
  • Publication number: 20030072806
    Abstract: The inventions relates to the use of silica in the formulation of antifungal composition for the treatment of cutaneous mycoses, and method to manufacture an antifungal powder with boric acid and silica.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventor: Carlos Alberto Marrodan
  • Patent number: 6476070
    Abstract: A composition comprising of a monomer component comprised of at least one alkyl cyanoacrylate and at least one inhibitor, and a second component comprised of a resultant aggregate structure formed from an alkyl cyanoacrylate monomer, an alkyl esterified fatty acid and an opacificant agent where said composition forms a resultant aggregate structure when said composition contacts an anionic environment. The compositions are useful for filling, occluding, partially filling or partially occluding an unfilled volume or space in a mass in an anionic environment. The composition are also useful for ablating diseased or undesired tissue by cutting off the blood supply to the tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Provasis Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Krall, Charles W. Kerber, Kimberly Knox
  • Patent number: 6440442
    Abstract: The present invention provides a mammalian teat dip composition capable of being used during a mammal's dry period comprising a solution of a film-forming polymer blend comprising a first polymer component which is an organic, solvent-soluble, preformed, thermoplastic polyurethane having no reactive isocyanate groups and a second polymer component which is a hydrophilic poly(N-vinyl lactam), said blend capable of withstanding exposure to water without significant loss of said hydrophilic poly(N-vinyl lactam) in an amount sufficient to form a water-resistant film upon topical application to mammalian skin; and wherein said blend comprises from about 10 to about 80 weight percent of said first polymer in combination with said solvent and from about 1 to about 20 weight percent of said second polymer; and at least one antimicrobial agent in an amount sufficient to treat and protect mammalian skin from infection; wherein said composition is capable of being removed by peeling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: Hydromer, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Ehrhard, Michael Eknoian, Alfredo Vinci
  • Patent number: 6395289
    Abstract: The invention discloses a mammalian teat dip for controlling mastitis, a method for preparing the composition and a method of treatment of mammals. The composition contains a film-forming polymer blend, at least one antimicrobial and a sodium bicarbonate buffering agent. The polymer blend contains a solvent-soluble, thermoplastic polyurethane and a hydrophilic poly(N-vinyl lactam). Upon application to mammalian skin, this composition leaves a long-lasting, water-resistant, residual, elastic film that treats and protects mammalian skin from infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: Hydromer, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Ehrhard, Michael Eknoian, Alfredo Vinci
  • Publication number: 20010036482
    Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions containing an iodine compound and a carboxylic acid, for example, a fatty acid, are disclosed. The compositions can be formulated for use as a surgical scrub, wound antiseptic, pre-operative skin preparation, industrial sanitizer, antimicrobial soap, teat dip, etc. In one particularly advantageous embodiment, a composition of the invention is formulated as a teat dip further including a rheology modifier, at least one surfactant, suitable emollients, skin conditioners and lubricants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 1999
    Publication date: November 1, 2001
    Inventors: DALE LIND FREDELL, FRANCIS LAWRENCE RICHTER, BENJAMIN R. BODE
  • Patent number: 6228354
    Abstract: A water-resistant, film-forming topical antimicrobial composition, removable by high pH solution, made in accordance with the principles of the present invention includes a polyvinyl lactam, a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent, a copolymer of polyacrylate/polyoctylacrylamide, a pH sensitive acrylic polymer, and an alcohol. Preferably, the polyvinyl lactam is polyvinyl pyrrolidone. The preferred broad spectrum antimicrobial agent is iodine which is preferably complexed to the polyvinyl pyrrolidone. A process for making the film-forming topical antimicrobial composition is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: Allegiance Corporation
    Inventor: David K. Jeng
  • Patent number: 6203812
    Abstract: The invention discloses a mammalian teat dip for controlling mastitis, a method for preparing the composition and a method of treatment of mammals. The composition contains a film-forming polymer blend and at least one antimicrobial. The polymer blend contains a solvent-soluble, thermoplastic polyurethane and a hydrophilic poly(N-vinyl lactam). Upon application to mammalian skin, this composition leaves a long-lasting, water-resistant, residual, elastic film which treats and protects mammalian skin from infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: Hydromer, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Ehrhard, Michael Eknoian
  • Patent number: 6015836
    Abstract: A new and improved formulation of a dual chain quaternary ammonium chloride compound and iodine/potassium iodide complex to serve as a disinfectant and sanitizer on surfaces and tissue as well as being utilized as an immersion solution in health care areas. The dual-quat with iodine formulation of the present invention is more useful over a wide range of areas and uses and is also more stable over a wide variety of water combinations. It improves efficacy, reduces toxicity, increases the spectrum of the antimicrobial effectiveness and broadens the effective usage of the complex into new areas of application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Inventor: Howard Martin
  • Patent number: 5985260
    Abstract: A method of disinfecting blood, blood components, biologicals, such as plasma, serum, cell concentrates, clotting proteins, etc., as well as tissues and organs for transplant comprising preparing and immediately adding active albumin-iodine complex to the material to be disinfected and thereafter using the disinfected material is disclosed. A modified blood bag for use with active albumin-iodine complex had a small satellite bag to contain albumin or active albumin-iodine complex and may also comprise a flow-through cartridge for preparing the active albumin-iodine complex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: Shanbrom Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Edward Shanbrom
  • Patent number: 5948315
    Abstract: A sunlight-ultraviolet-stable biocide composition for use in treating recreational and industrial water systems is disclosed which comprises an oxidizing halogen compound and a stabilizer, wherein the stabilizer is either benzenesulfonamide or a derivative thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: Nalco Chemical Company
    Inventors: Shunong Yang, William F. McCoy
  • Patent number: 5925317
    Abstract: A method and system for disinfecting contact lenses with iodine using a neutralizing solution having a first, rapid neutralizing component which completes its reaction with available iodine in less than five seconds and a second, slower neutralizing component which completes its reaction with available iodine in about 3 to 30 minutes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
    Inventors: Jill S. Rogalskyj, David J. Heiler, Alyce K. Dobie
  • Patent number: 5916581
    Abstract: Stable, aqueous, iodine-based germicidal compositions are provided which include respective amounts of available iodine, non-ionic surfactant (e.g., polyoxyethylene, polyoxypropylene block copolymers) and an iodine-solubilizing halide ion selected from the group consisting of Cl.sup.- and Br.sup.- and mixtures thereof. Use of Cl.sup.- and/or B.sup.- substantially reduces or completely eliminates the need for iodide ion in the compositions for maintaining available iodine in solution. The compositions can be in the form of dilutable concentrates or final use solutions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1999
    Assignee: West Agro, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Foret, Thomas C. Hemling
  • Patent number: 5902594
    Abstract: Disclosed are cyanoacrylte compositions comprising a compatible antimicrobial agent and, in particular, a compatible iodine coning antimicrobial agent. These compositions provide for in situ formation of an antimicrobial polymeric cyanoacryate film on mammalian skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Assignee: MedLogic Global Corporation
    Inventors: Richard J. Greff, Michael M. Byram
  • Patent number: 5879717
    Abstract: A wound-healing preparation comprises a solution or paste of a non-reducing sugar and iodine in a vehicle consisting essentially of a pharamcologically acceptable glycol, especially glycerol, and, optionally, water. Preferably, the sugar is sucrose, especially that obtained from sugar beet, and the vehicle is substantially anhydrous glycerol. In one preferred embodiment, the preparation is in the form of a veterinary infusible solution and is particularly useful in the treatment of mastitis. In another embodiment, surgical sutures are treated by coating with the preparation to prevent the presence or abscesses around surgical suture lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: Rita McConn-Stern
    Inventors: Rita McConn-Stern, Thomas C. Walsh
  • Patent number: 5817344
    Abstract: Non-aqueous emollient iodophor formulations for use as a skin washing agents, comprising non-ionic surfactants, coconut oil, mineral oil, iodine, sodium iodide and an organic base solvent. The non-aqueous formulations substantially do not irritate the skin and will provide antimicrobial effectiveness to the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Minh Quang Hoang, Mohammad Ali Khan
  • Patent number: 5731009
    Abstract: Iodophore containinga) 20-71% by weight of PVP or poly-N-vinylcaprolactam,b) 20-71% by weight of dextrin of DE 2-40,c) 6-25% by weight of elemental iodine,d) 3-12.5% by weight of iodide ions,and process for its preparation are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1998
    Assignee: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Jorg Breitenbach, Axel Sanner, Dietrich Thoma
  • Patent number: 5720984
    Abstract: An iodophor teat dip is disclosed comprising a solution of a fatty alcohol polyglycol ether carboxylic acid, glycerin, I.sub.2, I- (or HI) and, a pH buffer. The teat dip reduces the spread of mastitis infection, imparts a smoother teat condition, improves milk let down, and has few discernible long term effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1998
    Assignee: Devtech Corporation
    Inventor: David J. Ricketts
  • Patent number: 5706944
    Abstract: Non-aqueous emollient iodophor formulations for use as a skin washing agents, comprising non-ionic surfactants, coconut oil, mineral oil, iodine, sodium iodide and an organic base solvent. The non-aqueous formulations substantially do not irritate the skin and will provide antimicrobial effectiveness to the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: Becton Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Minh Quang Hoang, Mohammad Ali Khan
  • Patent number: 5618799
    Abstract: A powder preparation for healing damaged skins, which comprises 50-90 wt. % of sucrose, 0.5-10 wt. % of povidone-iodine, and a water-soluble polymer selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, polyacrylic acid and salts thereof, pullulan, carboxyvinyl polymers, methylcellulose, hydroxymethylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, and carboxymethylcellulose and salts thereof, is disclosed. The powder preparation features that it undergoes no caking even when vibrated upon its transportation or the like or stored for a long period of time, does not scatter upon its use, and has good adhesion to wound surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1997
    Assignee: Kowa Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Toshio Inagi, Saibi Suehiro
  • Patent number: 5609864
    Abstract: The treatment and preservation of blood, blood derivatives and other body tissues, fluids and cells with povidone-iodine and then quenching the oxidizing potential of iodine in the povidone iodine to kill pathogenic microbes without destroying the utility of the tissues, fluids and cells is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1997
    Inventor: Edward Shanbrom