Quaternary Ammonium Or Sulfonium Or Iodine Containing Antiseptic Or Biocidal Component (e.g., Elemental Iodine, Etc.) Patents (Class 510/391)
  • Patent number: 9006165
    Abstract: A cleaning composition for sanitizing and/or disinfecting hard surfaces, comprising: a cationic biocide, surfactant and low levels of VOC solvents. The cleaning composition is adapted to clean a variety of hard surfaces without leaving behind a visible residue and creates low levels of streaking and filming on the treated surface. The cleaning composition contains less than 5% by weight of VOCs. The cleaning composition may be used alone as a liquid or spray formulation or in combination with a substrate, for example, a pre-loaded cleaning wipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Diana Mitchell, Sarah Coulter, Ashish Kumar Jha, William Ouellette, Gregory VanBuskirk
  • Patent number: 8933010
    Abstract: The invention relates to polymer-micelle complex. The polymer-micelle complexes include a positively charged micelle selected from the group consisting of a monomeric quaternary ammonium compound, a monomeric biguanide compound, and mixtures thereof. The positively charged micelle is electrostatically bound to a water-soluble polymer bearing a negative charge. The polymer does not comprise block copolymer, latex particles, polymer nanoparticles, cross-linked polymers, silicone copolymer, fluorosurfactant, or amphoteric copolymer. The compositions do not form a coacervate, and do not form a film when applied to a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: David R. Scheuing, Travers Anderson, William L. Smith, Erika Szekeres, Rui Zhang
  • Publication number: 20140296126
    Abstract: The invention relates to polymer-micelle complex. The polymer-micelle complexes include a positively charged micelle selected from the group consisting of a monomeric quaternary ammonium compound, a monomeric biguanide compound, and mixtures thereof. The positively charged micelle is electrostatically bound to a water-soluble polymer bearing a negative charge. The polymer does not comprise block copolymer, latex particles, polymer nanoparticles, cross-linked polymers, silicone copolymer, fluorosurfactant, or amphoteric copolymer. The compositions do not form a coacervate, and do not form a film when applied to a surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: David R. Scheuing, Travers Anderson, William L. Smith, Erika Szekeres, Rui Zhang
  • Patent number: 8809253
    Abstract: A container has: a) a collapsible receptacle, the wall of which is designed flexibly such that the internal volume of the receptacle is adapted to the volume of a liquid contained therein, and which has an outlet with an outlet valve; and b) in the receptacle a disinfectant composition in the form of a solution with a content of aliphatic alcohol of at most 20% by weight. It is possible that the disinfectant composition is not contaminated with spores or other germs also after the container has been opened, even upon repeated discharge from the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
    Inventors: Sabine Behrends, Henning Reinstorff, Andreas Dettmann
  • Publication number: 20140194335
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating biofilm formation and growth on a substrate are provided. The composition comprises 1 ppb to 1,000 ppm of at least one D-amino acid and 1 ppm to 60,000 ppm of at least one biocide. The method comprises contacting the substrate with 1 ppb to 1,000 ppm of at least one D-amino acid and 1 ppm to 60,000 ppm of at least one biocide. The compositions and methods are effective for preventing, reducing or eliminating biofilm formation or biofilm growth or both, as well as eradicating established, recalcitrant biofilms, particularly biofilms comprising sulfate reducing bacteria that are known to cause microbiologically influenced corrosion, biofouling, or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2012
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: OHIO UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Tingyue Gu, Dake Xu
  • Publication number: 20140150193
    Abstract: A cleaning composition for sanitizing and/or disinfecting hard surfaces, comprising: a cationic biocide, surfactant and low levels of VOC solvents. The cleaning composition is adapted to clean a variety of hard surfaces without leaving behind a visible residue and creates low levels of streaking and filming on the treated surface. The cleaning composition contains less than 5% by weight of VOCs. The cleaning composition may be used alone as a liquid or spray formulation or in combination with a substrate, for example, a pre-loaded cleaning wipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: THE CLOROX COMPANY
    Inventors: Diana Mitchell, Sarah Coulter, Ashish Kumar Jhe, William Ouellette, Gregory VanBuskirk
  • Publication number: 20140130267
    Abstract: A cleaning and disinfecting composition comprises a long-chain alkyl polyamine, such as dodecyl dipropylene triamine; a long-chain quaternary ammonium salt, such as N,N-didecyl-N,N-dimethylammonium chloride; and a metal carbonate salt, such as potassium carbonate, all in aqueous solution. A sequestering agent, a long-chain alkyl polyethoxylate, an alkanolamine and an anti-corrosive agent may also be present. The composition has a pH of at least 11 when diluted to an in-use concentration, and may be used to clean and disinfect hard surfaces, such as medical, dental and surgical implements, walls, floors, sinks and hard furnishing surfaces, or soft surfaces such as bedding, upholstery or clothing. The composition is effective as a virucide, a sporicide, a bacteriocide, a fungicide, and against yeasts and moulds, without harming the substrate cleansed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: AMITY LIMITED
    Inventors: Mokhles TANGESTANI-NEJAD, RAM SINGH
  • Patent number: 8658587
    Abstract: A container has: a) a collapsible receptacle, the wall of which is designed flexibly such that the internal volume of the receptacle is adapted to the volume of a liquid contained therein, and which has an outlet with an outlet valve; and b) in the receptacle a disinfectant composition in the form of a solution with a content of aliphatic alcohol of at most 20% by weight. It is possible that the disinfectant composition is not contaminated with spores or other germs also after the container has been opened, even upon repeated discharge from the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
    Inventors: Sabine Behrends, Henning Reinstorff, Andreas Dettmann
  • Patent number: 8648027
    Abstract: A cleaning composition for sanitizing and/or disinfecting hard surfaces, comprising: a cationic biocide, surfactant and low levels of VOC solvents. The cleaning composition is adapted to clean a variety of hard surfaces without leaving behind a visible residue and creates low levels of streaking and filming on the treated surface. The cleaning composition contains less than 5% by weight of VOCs. The cleaning composition may be used alone as a liquid or spray formulation or in combination with a substrate, for example, a pre-loaded cleaning wipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Diana Mitchell, Sarah Coulter, Ashish Jha, William Ouellette, Gregory Van Buskirk
  • Publication number: 20140011726
    Abstract: A cleaning composition for sanitizing and/or disinfecting hard surfaces, comprising: a cationic biocide, surfactant and low levels of VOC solvents. The cleaning composition is adapted to clean a variety of hard surfaces without leaving behind a visible residue and creates low levels of streaking and filming on the treated surface. The cleaning composition contains less than 5% by weight of VOCs. The cleaning composition may be used alone as a liquid or spray formulation or in combination with a substrate, for example, a pre-loaded cleaning wipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: Diana Mitchell, Sarah Coulter, Ashish Jha, William Ouellette, Gregory Van Buskirk
  • Publication number: 20130338227
    Abstract: Multifunctional green (eco-friendly) and antimicrobial compositions are described containing cationic glycine betaine esters and/or cationic glycine betaine amides. Particular glycine betaine esters and amides are alkyl(ene) betainate methane sulfonates and betainyl amino alkyl(ene) methane sulfonates. The glycine betaine components are cationic, have a hydrophobic group attached to a carboxylate group through an ester or amide linkage, and are derived from a natural source, such as sugar beets. The glycine betaine esters and amides serve as cationic surfactants which have effective antimicrobial activity. The surfactant compositions are effective as crude mixtures or semi-purified mixtures or purified surfactant compounds of glycine betaine components. The addition of sodium chloride or potassium chloride or magnesium chloride or natural gum or polysaccharide to compositions containing the cationic glycine betaine ester and/or glycine betaine amide derivatives serves to thicken or gel the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventors: Marie-Esther SAINT VICTOR, Thierry Benvegnu, Hakima-Fatima Azira
  • Patent number: 8598106
    Abstract: The present invention describes a formulation comprising: (A) at least one surfactant; and (B) an anti-microbial composition that comprises (i) an anti-microbial agent with surfactant properties; (ii) a hydrophobic material and (iii) a polar solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Byotrol PLC
    Inventors: Ulrich Schwarz, Stephen Brian Falder, John Yates
  • Patent number: 8575085
    Abstract: The present invention provides an anti-microbial composition comprising (i) an antimicrobial agent with surfactant properties, (ii) a siloxane selected from those having the formulae V:(H3C)[SiO(CH3)2]nSi(CH3)3, and (H3C)[SiO(CH3)HnSi(CH3)3, and mixtures thereof, wherein n is from 1 to 24; and (iii) a polar solvent, wherein the ratio of (i) to (ii) is from about 100:1 to about 5:1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Byotrol PLC
    Inventors: Ulrich Schwarz, Stephen Brian Falder
  • Patent number: 8530064
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for inhibiting the growth of mold on building materials by application onto and/or incorporation into the building material of a mold-inhibiting composition comprising dehydroacetic acid or a salt thereof and, optionally, an additional fungicidal agent such as a quaternary ammonium compound. A preferred application of the method is the inhibition of mold growth on plasterboard (drywall).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Lonza, Inc.
    Inventors: Xiao Jiang, Leigh Walker
  • Patent number: 8512724
    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: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
    Inventor: Jeffrey J. Tarrand
  • 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: 8222455
    Abstract: Viscoelastic compositions are disclosed herein containing an effective amount of one or more random or structurally defined polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds for controlling the viscoelasticity of the composition. In one aspect, the present technology provides polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds that comprise bis-quaternary compound. The bis-quaternary compounds of the present technology can be symmetric or dissymmetric. In another aspect, the present technology provides viscoelastic well bore treatment fluids comprising water, and at least one polycationic quaternary ammonium compound that comprises a bis-quaternary compound. In another aspect, the present technology provides polycationic carboxylates. Preferred viscoelastic compositions of the present technology maintain viscoelasticity at a temperature greater than about 80° C., preferably greater than about 100° C. or 110° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Stepan Company
    Inventor: Paul Knox
  • Patent number: 8188029
    Abstract: Foamed polyurethane articles, such as a sponges, sheets, tapes or ribbons, blocks or other molded, extruded or cast article which foamed polyurethane articles exhibit an antimicrobial benefit and are particularly useful in the formation of cleaning articles. Processes for the manufacture of such cleaning articles based on hydrophilic polyurethane foams exhibit an antimicrobial benefit and their use are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser LLC
    Inventors: Farid Ahmad Nekmard, Diane Joyce Burt, James Chi-Cheng Feng, Paul Hermann
  • Patent number: 8178484
    Abstract: The present invention provides an anti-microbial composition comprising (i) an antimicrobial agent with surfactant properties; (ii) a siloxane selected from those having the formulae (H3C)[SiO(CH3)2]nSi(CH3)3, and (H3C)[SiO(CH3)H]nSi(CH3)3, and mixtures thereof, wherein n is from 1 to 24; and (iii) a polar solvent; wherein the ratio of (i) to (ii) is from about 100:1 to about 5:1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Byotrol PLC
    Inventors: Ulrich Schwarz, Stephen Brian Falder
  • Publication number: 20110294899
    Abstract: The present invention relates to defoaming compositions comprising compounds having the formula C5H11CH(CH2CH2CH3)CH2O(CH2CH(X)O)nH (I) where X=(CH2)aCH3 where a=0 or 1 and where n=0.5-5; and one or more hydrotropes selected from the group consisting of branched or linear C4-C10 alkyl glycosides and optionally one or more anionic hydrotrope selected from the group consisting of fatty acid soaps where the acyl group contains 10-22 carbon atoms, and which could be saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched; or a sulfonate chosen from the group cumene sulfonate and xylene sulfonate, and the use of such compositions as defoaming and/or antifoaming agents. The invention also pertains to a composition comprising a) a compound C5H11CH(CH2CH2CH3)CH2O(CH2CH(X)O)nH (I) where X=(CH2)aCH3 where a=0 or 1 and n=0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2009
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: Akzo Nobel N.V.
    Inventors: Adrian Lang, Mahnaz Company
  • Publication number: 20110287994
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to an enzyme stabilization system, compositions with the enzyme stabilization system, and methods of using the enzyme composition. Preferred ratios of acid to amine are effective at stabilizing enzyme. Optional nonionic surfactants and solvents also positively contribute to enzyme stability. The compositions are useful in cleaning applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon L. Herdt, Werner Strothoff, Alice Siegmann
  • Patent number: 8003593
    Abstract: The present invention describes a formulation comprising: (A) at least one surfactant; and (B) an anti-microbial composition that comprises (i) an anti-microbial agent with surfactant properties; (ii) a hydrophobic material and (iii) a polar solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Byotrol PLC
    Inventors: Ulrich Schwarz, Stephen Brian Falder, John Yates
  • Patent number: 7951763
    Abstract: Use of an aqueous solution of a cationic copolymer in a personal care composition, characterized in that the cationic copolymer is formed from a cationic monomer and a nonionic monomer, wherein said cationic copolymer has an average molecular weight in the range 30,000 to 300,000 and the aqueous solution has a concentration of 20 to 50% by weight and a viscosity of less than 10,000 cP at 25° C. The invention also comprises cosmetic compositions obtained from the aqueous solution of the cationic copolymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Robert Cockcroft, Eleanor Bernice Ridley, Valerie Reynolds
  • Patent number: 7947633
    Abstract: Viscoelastic compositions are disclosed herein containing an effective amount of one or more random or structurally defined polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds for controlling the viscoelasticity of the composition. In at least one aspect, the present technology provides polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds comprising dissymmetric bis-quaternary compounds. In another aspect, the present technology provides viscoelastic compositions comprising polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds that comprise dissymmetric bis-quaternary compounds. In yet another aspect, the present technology provides polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds comprising a carboxylate functional polycationic quaternary ammonium compound. Preferred viscoelastic compositions of the present technology maintain viscoelasticity at a temperature greater than about 80° C., preferably greater than about 100° C. or about 110° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Stepan Company
    Inventor: Paul Knox
  • Patent number: 7884057
    Abstract: Viscoelastic compositions are disclosed herein containing an effective amount of one or more random or structurally defined polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds for controlling the viscoelasticity of the composition. In at least one aspect, the present technology provides polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds comprising bis-quaternary compounds. In another aspect, the present technology provides viscoelastic compositions that comprise polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds comprising bis-quaternary compounds. Preferred viscoelastic compositions of the present technology maintain viscoelasticity at a temperature greater than about 80° C., preferably greater than about 100° C. or about 110° C. when the amount of the one or polycationic quaternary compounds is less than about 10% by weight based on the total weight of the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Stepan Company
    Inventor: Paul Knox
  • Patent number: 7879769
    Abstract: Viscoelastic compositions are disclosed herein containing an effective amount of one or more random or structurally defined polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds for controlling the viscoelasticity of the composition. In one aspect, the present technology provides polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds that comprise bis-quaternary compound. The bis-quaternary compounds of the present technology can be symmetric or dissymmetric. In another aspect, the present technology provides viscoelastic well bore treatment fluids comprising water, and at least one polycationic quaternary ammonium compound that comprises a bis-quaternary compound. In another aspect, the present technology provides polycationic carboxylates. Preferred viscoelastic compositions of the present technology maintain viscoelasticity at a temperature greater than about 80° C., preferably greater than about 100° C. or 110° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Stepan Company
    Inventor: Paul Knox
  • Publication number: 20100279906
    Abstract: The present invention describes a formulation comprising: (A) at least one surfactant; and (B) an anti-microbial composition that comprises (i) an anti-microbial agent with surfactant properties; (ii) a hydrophobic material and (iii) a polar solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: BYOTROL PLC
    Inventors: Ulrich Schwarz, Stephen Brian Falder, John Yates
  • Patent number: 7776811
    Abstract: A cleaner composition comprises a surfactant, a sodium source, an odor neutralizer, a fragrance, and a biocide, wherein the odor neutralizer comprises a betaine compound, aminoalcohol, a polyol, and an ionone, and wherein the cleaner composition is stable at a pH of about 9.5 to about 11.5 when stored for 24 months at a temperature of about 25° C. A spray dispenser comprises the cleaner composition and a propellant. Also described is a method of cleaning, deodorizing, or a combination thereof, automobile interiors by applying the disclosed cleaner composition to an automobile interior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Colin M. Dilley, David L. Balog
  • Patent number: 7772165
    Abstract: Viscoelastic compositions are disclosed herein containing an effective amount of one or more random or structurally defined polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds for controlling the viscoelasticity of the composition. In at least one aspect, the present technology provides polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds comprising dissymmetric bis-quaternary compounds. In another aspect, the present technology provides viscoelastic compositions comprising polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds that comprise dissymmetric bis-quaternary compounds. In yet another aspect, the present technology provides polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds comprising a carboxylate functional polycationic quaternary ammonium compound. Preferred viscoelastic compositions of the present technology maintain viscoelasticity at a temperature greater than about 80° C., preferably greater than about 100° C. or about 110° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Stephan Company
    Inventor: Paul Knox
  • Publication number: 20100184855
    Abstract: Sulfo-estolides and formulations of sulfo-estolides in and as hard surface cleaners, glass cleaners, toilet bowl cleaners, carpet cleaners, all purpose cleaners, floor cleaners, and others are described. Further details of cleaning performance, stability of diluted and concentrated forms and contemplated cleaning applications are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventors: Randal J. Bernhardt, Lourdes R. Alonso, Gregory P. Dado, Jacqueline Maas Pytel
  • Patent number: 7687027
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods using cleaning compositions for the reduction of nucleic acid contamination. More particularly, the present invention relates to cationic compositions that bind to, and can remove, extraneous nucleic acids, polynucleotides, and DNA from the surface of a substrate. Preferably, the cationic compositions include a substance with a molecular weight of 500 Da or more. The present invention finds utility as a surface decontamination agent in PCR and other related DNA amplification techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventor: Eric McGill
  • Publication number: 20100008962
    Abstract: Foamed polyurethane articles, such as a sponges, sheets, tapes or ribbons, blocks or other molded, extruded or cast article which foamed polyurethane articles exhibit an antimicrobial benefit and are particularly useful in the formation of cleaning articles. Processes for the manufacture of such cleaning articles based on hydrophilic polyurethane foams exhibit an antimicrobial benefit and their use are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicants: Reckitt Benckiser Inc., H.H. Brown Shoe Technologies Inc., dba DICON Technologies
    Inventors: Diane Joyce Burt, James Chi-Cheng Feng, Paul Hermann, Farid Ahmad Nekmard
  • Patent number: 7629304
    Abstract: Use of an aqueous solution of a cationic copolymer in a detergent composition, characterized in that the cationic copolymer is formed from a cationic monomer and a nonionic monomer wherein said cationic copolymer has an average molecular weight in the range 30,000 to 300,000 and the aqueous solution has a concentration of 20 to 50% by weight and a viscosity of less than 10,000 cP at 25° C. The invention also claims cosmetic compositions obtained from the aqueous solution of a cationic copolymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Cockcroft, Eleanor Bernice Ridley, Valerie Reynolds
  • Patent number: 7589054
    Abstract: Storage-stable organosilane quaternary compounds are provided in the form of adducts with urea (clathrates). The urea-organosilane quaternary clathrates enable the shipment, storage and preparation of compositions without hazardous solvents for end-use by manufacturers and consumers. Multifunctional cleansing and coating compositions are prepared employing the clathrates without sacrificing the properties and benefits of the organosilane quats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Resource Development L.L.C.
    Inventors: Howard G. Ohlhausen, Jerome H. Ludwig
  • Publication number: 20090143273
    Abstract: Hard surface cleaning and disinfecting compositions comprising cationic surfactants having germicidal properties, fluorosurfactant compounds, film-forming polymers and, optionally, detersive surfactants and or organic solvents. The hard surface cleaning and disinfecting compositions provide excellent cleaning and disinfection of hard surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventor: Tak Wai CHEUNG
  • Patent number: 7511006
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cleaning compositions containing C8-C10 alkylpolyglucosides which have low filming and streaking when combined with C2-C4 alcohols. The cleaning compositions can optionally comprise dyes, builders, fatty acids, fragrances, colorants, glycerol, anti-foaming agents, and preservatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Laura Shimmin, Sonia H. Burciaga, Bernard Hill, Ryan K. Hood, Thomas W. Kaaret, Andrew Kilkenny, Stephen Bradford Kong
  • Publication number: 20090042870
    Abstract: An antimicrobial composition suitable for cleaning inanimate surfaces and human skin comprises two or more cationic biocides and two or more biocides which are slower acting than the cationic biocides, wherein each cationic biocide is independently either: (i) a quaternary ammonium compound at a concentration of at least 0.1% w/v; or (ii) a biguanide compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2006
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventors: Adrian Fellows, Guy Braverman, Allen Hanouka
  • Patent number: 7488706
    Abstract: A multi-purpose contact lens care solution having high activity against fungi and certain bacteria comprising, in liquid aqueous medium, an alkylamine having the following formula, where R1 is a C13-17 alkyl, and R2 and R3 are each independently H or —CH3, and a non-ionic surfactant. The solution may optionally also include additional antimicrobial components, a buffer component, a viscosity inducing component, a surfactant, taurine, propylene glycol and/or a tonicity component. This solution additionally prevents losses in ocular tissue membrane integrity during contact lens wear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
    Inventor: Zhi-Jian Yu
  • Patent number: 7479476
    Abstract: Antimicrobial composition comprising iodide and thiocyanate anions, periodic acid, and nitrogen and/or phosphorous containing polymers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: David Wilson Ashworth, Darren Hodgkinson, Jürgen Huff
  • Patent number: 7414017
    Abstract: Cleaning compositions containing C8-C10 alkylpolyglucosides, have low filming and streaking when combined with C2-C4 alcohols and propylene glycol ethers. The low filming and streaking occurs even in the presence of quaternary ammonium biocides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Stephen Bradford Kong, Sonia H. Burciaga, Andrew Kilkenny
  • Patent number: 7387990
    Abstract: The invention relates to an alkaline disinfecting and cleaning composition which comprises one or more selected quaternary ammonium salts, one or more selected alcohol alkoxylates and one or more alkylamines. By exact choice of the components a composition is provided which can be formulated as concentrate and, as dilute aqueous ready-to-use solution, has good cleaning efficiency combined with good microbicidal activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Air Liquide Sante (International)
    Inventors: Andreas Dettmann, Thomas Spuida
  • Patent number: 7345015
    Abstract: Cleaning wipes containing antimicrobial quaternary ammonium compounds and alkylpolyglucosides, especially C8-C10 alkylpolyglucosides, have low filming and streaking when combined with C2-C4 alcohols and glycol ethers having a vapor pressure between 0.1 and 2.0 mm Hg at 20° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Stephen Bradford Kong, Sonia H. Burciaga
  • Patent number: 7304022
    Abstract: Thickened acidic film forming hard surface cleaning and disinfecting compositions which are particularly useful in the cleaning of ceramic surfaces, especially lavatory surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: Tak Wai Cheung, Edward Fu
  • Patent number: 7279452
    Abstract: A sanitizing applicator for applying a liquid sanitizer to a surface. The sanitizer may be a quaternary ammonium compound (QAC)-based or chlorine-based sanitizer containing positively charged ions at an effective concentration level for killing a predefined percentage of microbes present on the surface. The applicator includes a breakable internal reservoir for retaining a quantity of the sanitizer, and a positively charged nonwoven fabric covering the reservoir. The fabric is constructed using a positively charged binder to bind together the strands of the fabric, and is optionally treated with a positively or neutrally charged surfactant. The positive charge of the fabric prevents the fabric from neutralizing the positively charged ions in the sanitizer when the breakable internal reservoir is broken and the sanitizer is applied to the fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Commun-i-tec, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Svendsen, Steven W. Smith
  • Patent number: 7273838
    Abstract: A laundry detergent formulation includes a dirt suspending agent which is a blend of an anionic material, such as an anionic polymer, and a quaternary ammonium salt. This suspending agent prevents redeposition of dirt which is removed from clothing by a laundry detergent from redepositing onto cleaned clothes during the wash cycle, while allowing it to be removed completely during the rinse cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: ISP Investments Inc
    Inventors: Purvita Shah, Michael J. Jurek
  • Patent number: 7232561
    Abstract: A composition for washing a keratinous substance comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous or aqueous/alcoholic medium, at least one linear block copolymer comprising at least one hydrophobic block and at least one hydrophilic block, with the exception of block copolymers of ethylene oxide and of propylene oxide, block copolymers comprising urethane units and block copolymers comprising siloxane units, at least one polymer chosen from cationic and amphoteric polymers, and at least one anionic surface-active agent in combination with at least one additional surface-active agent chosen from nonionic surface-active agents and amphoteric surface-active agents, and a method for washing keratinous substances, for example, keratinous fibers using said composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Claude Dubief, Serge Restle, Franck Giroud
  • Patent number: 7217684
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for cleaning a contaminated medical instrument including the step of immersing the instrument in a solution containing an enzyme based cleaning composition including a “hospital grade disinfectant”. Compositions useful for cleaning contaminated medical instruments in accordance with the method include an enzyme, a quat biocide and an “activity protector”, which may be for example, enzyme stabilizers, enzyme stabilizing systems, micelle formation modifiers and inhibitors, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Inventors: Alex Sava, Steven Kritzler
  • Patent number: 7199092
    Abstract: Liquid cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which is separated into two phases at rest are combined and dispersed within each other upon shaking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Zhong Lu, Pamela White
  • Patent number: 7199089
    Abstract: A liquid preparation for a contact lens is provided, including at least one disinfectant selected from the group consisting of germicidal biguanides and germicidal quaternary ammonium salts (Component A), glycolic acid and/or asparatic acid (Component B), and 2-amino-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol or a salt thereof (Component C). Component B and Component C are provided in a sufficient amount to fulfill a predetermined molar ratio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Menicon Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Osamu Mori
  • Patent number: RE40495
    Abstract: An article for sanitizing a surface with a sanitizing solution while maintaining the concentration level of a sanitizer in the sanitizing solution at an effective concentration level. A substrate that absorbs and holds the sanitizing solution is treated with a sanitizer release polymer composition. The substrate may be a woven, nonwoven, or knit fabric, a foam or sponge, or the like. The sanitizer release polymer composition may include a cationic or nonionic surfactant or binder that is operable to maintain the concentration level of the sanitizer at the effective level during prolonged periods of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Commun-I-Tec, Ltd.
    Inventor: Jeffrey S. Svendsen