Quaternary Ammonium Containing Patents (Class 514/642)
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Patent number: 11377799Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to a mold inhibiting composition. The mold inhibiting composition can be used to treat various different substrates, including building material products, such as facing layers for wallboard. In general, any suitable paper product may be treated with the composition. The composition contains a mold inhibiting agent in combination with a defoamer. The mold inhibiting agent may comprise a pyrithione. The defoamer, on the other hand, may comprise an oil based defoamer containing metal oxide particles, such as silica particles. The mold inhibiting composition can be combined with a water repellent and applied to a substrate without excessive amounts of foam or froth being formed. The defoamer is selected so as to not interfere with the resulting water absorption properties of the product.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2021Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: ARXADA, LLCInventors: Craig Waldron, Patrick Flaherty, Tyler Corse
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Patent number: 11173207Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for the stimulation of immune responses. In particular, the invention provides methods and compositions for enhancing an immune response to one or more antigens. Compositions and methods of the invention are useful for the treatment and/or prevention of microbial infections, such as infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites, as well as the treatment and/or prevention of cancer and malignant diseases. Compositions and methods of the invention include one or more antigens/immunogens together with an adjuvant formulation comprising an emulsion delivery system in combination with one or more immunostimulatory compounds (e.g., a compound that stimulates the innate immune system (e.g., a toll-like receptor antagonist (e.g., synthetic oligodeoxynucleotides (ODN)))) that enhance immune responses to the one or more antigens/immunogens when administered to a subject.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2017Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignees: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, NANOBIO CORPORATIONInventors: James R. Baker, Jr., Douglas M. Smith, Susan Ciotti
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Patent number: 11103464Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous composition for ophthalmological use or otolaryngological use, the aqueous composition containing: (A) a petrolatum; and two or more (B) nonionic surfactants.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2014Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Satoshi Yamaguchi, Kazuhiro Tsuji
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Patent number: 10912296Abstract: The present invention provides a biocide formulation comprising a biocide in a micelle, wherein the micelle comprises a block copolymer having a biocide-solubilizing part and a water-soluble part, and a quaternary ammonium stabilizing compound. The present invention also provides a method for controlling microorganisms by eliminating and/or preventing biofilm formation in an aqueous environment.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2014Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: Kemira OyjInventors: Marko Kolari, Jukka Rautiainen, Hans-Peter Hentze, Hanna-Leena Alakomi, Pirkko Forssell
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Patent number: 10314310Abstract: A new composition and method for cleaning hair grooming implements is provided. The composition comprises about 1.1% Sodium Hypochlorite, about 2.5% Sodium Hydroxide, about 0.5% Lithium Perchlorate and about 95.9% water. A concentrated version of the solution may be formed and later diluted for use.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2016Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: ZAE PRODUCTS & SERVICES LLCInventors: Zoraida Encarnacion, Jiangyin Bao, Hansini Mundigala
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Patent number: 9726652Abstract: A chemical indicator device for use in detecting exposure to an oxidizing agent, such as hydrogen peroxide, comprising a substrate or support upon which is disposed a chemical indicator composition (ink) for detecting an oxidizing agent, such as hydrogen peroxide. The chemical indicator composition further comprises an indicator dye that achieves a distinct range of different color changes with clear transitions between colors, upon exposure to different doses of the oxidizing agent, thus allowing for both a qualitative and semi-quantitative assessment of exposure to the agent.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2014Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: STERIS, INC.Inventors: Stephen Michael Lacy, Neil David Tyers
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Patent number: 9539262Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition suitable for ophthalmic use comprising one or more prostaglandin derivatives or salts, a stabilizing amount of polyethylene glycol hydroxystearate and pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2015Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: SUN PHARMA ADVANCED RESEARCH COMPANY LTD.Inventors: Ajay Jaysingh Khopade, Arindam Halder, Subhas Balaram Bhowmick
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Patent number: 9339028Abstract: The present invention provides a method for inhibiting microorganisms or plant pests using exfoliated clay/surfactant complex. The weight ratio of the exfoliated clay to the surfactant can range from 99/1 to 1/99. Preferably, the exfoliated clay is an inorganic layered clay on a nano scale and the surfactant is cationic, nonionic, anionic or amphoteric.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITYInventors: Jiang-Jen Lin, Ying-Chiao Wang, Pei-Ru Li
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Patent number: 9164081Abstract: A method and a device for determining the emission of greenhouse gas, in particular methane, by ruminants, in particular dairy animals includes counting eructations (“belches”) of the animal. This is done by measuring a signal linked to the eructations, for example sound with a microphone. Given that the methane content of an eructation of this type is more or less constant, the total methane emission can be derived therefrom by counting.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2012Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: LELY PATENT N.V.Inventor: Patrick Philip Jacob Van Der Tol
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Patent number: 9132071Abstract: Compositions containing quaternary ammonium compounds in which the nitrogen atom is substituted by at least one alkyl group having at least 12 carbon atoms, where composition includes at least 20% in weight by weight of the total composition, of ammonium halides in which the nitrogen atom is substituted by at least one alkyl group having at least 14 carbon atoms and more than 5%, preferably more than 7% in weight by weight of the total composition, of ammonium halides in which the nitrogen atom is substituted by at least one alkyl group having at least 16 carbon atoms. Ophthalmic oil-in-water emulsions containing such compositions, and the ophthalmic emulsions being are useful for eye care or for the treatment of eye conditions.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2008Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: SANTEN SASInventors: Laura Rabinovich-Guilatt, Gregory Lambert, Frederic Lallemand, Betty Philips
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Patent number: 9056055Abstract: The subject of the present invention is a flavored therapeutic composition containing a clay as the active principle, and characterized in that the clay is a dioctahedral smectite and the flavor is encapsulated.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2014Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignees: IPSEN PHARMA S.A.S., FIRMENICH S.A.Inventors: Jérôme Barra, Denis Le Hazif
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Patent number: 9028852Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions, especially those useful when applied topically, particularly to mucosal tissues (i.e., mucous membranes), including a cationic antiseptic such as biguanides and bisbiguanides such as chlorhexidine and its various salts including but not limited to the digluconate, diacetate, dimethosulfate, and dilactate salts; polymeric quaternary ammonium compounds such as polyhexamethylenebiguanide; silver and various silver complexes; small molecule quaternary ammonium compounds such as benzalkoium chloride and alkyl substituted derivatives; di-long chain alkyl (C8-C18) quaternary ammonium compounds; cetylpyridinium halides and their derivatives; benzethonium chloride and its alkyl substituted derivatives; and octenidine. The compositions can also include an enhancer component, a surfactant, a hydrophobic component, and/or a hydrophilic component.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2004Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: Matthew T. Scholz
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Publication number: 20150125496Abstract: The present application provides a dosage form and related methods for making the dosage form. The dosage form generally comprises a hydrophilic active ingredient, a plurality of solid, porous microcarriers, each having a hydrophobic surface, an optional hydrophobic encapsulant, and a hydrophilic delivery agent, wherein (i) the hydrophilic active ingredient is associated with the plurality of solid, porous microcarriers, (ii) the plurality of solid, porous microcarriers is encapsulated by the hydrophobic encapsulant, and (iii) the hydrophilic delivery agent is physically separated from a majority of the hydrophilic active ingredient by a boundary between the hydrophilic delivery agent and the hydrophobic encapsulant. In some embodiments, the dosage form is for topical application. In some additional embodiments, the plurality of solid, porous microcarriers is formed by modifying the microcarriers to increase their hydrophobicity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2014Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventor: Akira Yamamoto
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Patent number: 8999357Abstract: The present invention provides a composition having disinfectancy & residual antimicrobial activity, where the antimicrobial composition comprises an organosilane quaternary compound and a quaternary ammonium compound and other formulations. Also provided are methods of disinfecting an article or providing an antimicrobial coating to an article using the same.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2006Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Sishield Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jacques Elfersy, Marcello D. Villahoz
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Patent number: 8999399Abstract: The invention relates to a novel combined disinfection and decontamination agent comprising at least one vitamin, at least one metal ion, at least one active-surface compound, and at least one further antimicrobial active substance. The agent according to the invention surprisingly shows nearly complete nucleic acid disintegration in addition to an improved disinfectant effect. The agent can be successfully used as a combined decontamination and disinfection agent for skin, mucous membranes, hands, wounds, and/or hair, and instruments and surfaces of all kinds.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2009Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Bose Chemie GmbHInventors: Thomas Lisowsky, Sven Eggerstedt, Richard Bloss, Christiane Ostermeyer, Karlheinz Esser, Frank Bürger, Barbara Krug, Yvonne Feil, Kai-Martin Mueller, Delphine Haase
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Patent number: 8999363Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and compositions for treating solid surfaces having antimicrobial and biocidal properties. Such surfaces are capable of controlling or killing a broad spectrum of biological agents, including viruses, bacteria and other microbial agents in solids, liquids or gases that subsequently contact the treated surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2006Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Sishield Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Jacques Elfersy
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Publication number: 20150094376Abstract: Disclosed is a method for inhibiting the excessive release of catecholamines of mammals infected by the enterovirus 71 (EV71), and more specially, a method for reversing the cardiopulmonary damages caused from EV71 infection in an animal model by using hexamethoniums. An early administration of a suitable amount of hexamethonium to the rats mimicking enterovirus 71 infection will attenuate the acute excessive release of catecholamines in the body of each rat. Thus, cardiac dysfunction and pulmonary edema generally caused by EV71 encephalitis is prevented and the survival rate of the rats increases.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2014Publication date: April 2, 2015Inventors: Wen-Hsien Lu, Kai-Sheng Hsieh, Ching-Jiunn Tseng
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Publication number: 20150079174Abstract: The invention relates to an antimicrobial surfactant complexed with a nanomaterial. The surfactant can be a quaternary ammonium cationic surfactant which is coated on the surface of a nanomaterial such as a silica nanoparticle or a carbon nanotube.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2013Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: Lino Da Silva Ferreira, David José Roxo Botequim, João Reina Maia E Silva
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Publication number: 20150065579Abstract: Described are novel polycationic polyhydroxyl compounds and their uses in personal care compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventor: Deavenport L. Joseph
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Publication number: 20150064288Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-microbial composition and method of use thereof. In particular, the present invention relates to an anti-microbial composition comprising farnesol and cetrimide.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventor: John Found
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Publication number: 20150038441Abstract: The invention relates to a kit-in-part comprising of a composition for the use as a cleaning and treating of ears of a companion animal and suitable packaging material, wherein the kit-in part additionally consists of components selected from the group of a pharmaceutical composition for use in the treatment of otitis externa, application and dosage information, cannules, cotton swabs, gauzes and information about the cleaning and maintenance ears of a companion animal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2011Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM VETMEDICA GMBHInventors: Joachim Karle, Reinhard Seffner
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Patent number: 8940792Abstract: An aqueous composition adapted to kill bacteria in both planktonic and biofilm states is lethal toward a wide spectrum of gram positive and gram negative bacteria as well as other microbes. The composition, which is slightly to moderately acidic, includes a significant amount of one or more surfactants and large amounts of osmotically active solutes. The composition can be applied directly to a site of bacterial growth. Even when the bacteria is in biofilm form, the surfactant component(s) begin to kill the bacteria before the macromolecular matrix is removed or dislodged from the site.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2012Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Next Science, LLCInventor: Matthew Franco Myntti
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Patent number: 8933128Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a composition for treating the surfaces of livestock buildings and/or the material therein in order to eliminate and/or inhibit pathogenic protozoa, and in particular coccidiosis oocysts. According to the invention, said composition essentially comprises the combination of an alkylamine and of a quaternary ammonium or of a quaternary ammonium derivative.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2009Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: CID Lines N.V.Inventors: Richard Alasri, Koen Brutsaert
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Publication number: 20150001066Abstract: A wipe for anti-microbial disinfecting includes a flexible substrate and an anti-microbial ion source integrated on the substrate. The flexible substrate is made entirely or in part of woven fiber cloth, non-woven fiber cloth, woven synthetic cloth, non-woven synthetic cloth, or natural fiber cloth. The anti-microbial ion source is configured to dissolve in an aqueous solution to form an anti-microbial solution. The flexible substrate is configured to absorb the anti-microbial solution for use in cleaning.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventor: Ashok V. Joshi
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Publication number: 20140363475Abstract: An oil-in-water emulsion skin cosmetic composition comprising the following components (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E): (A) from 1 to 10% by mass of an oil agent which is liquid at 25° C., (B) from 1 to 6% by mass of an oil agent which is solid or semi-solid at 25° C., (C) from 0.7 to 3.5% by mass of linear alcohol having 12 to 22 carbon atoms, (D) from 0.2 to 1% by mass of at least one selected from the group consisting of an ionic surfactant and a nonionic surfactant having an HLB of 12.5 to 15, and (E) water, wherein the mass ratio of the component (B) to the component (A), (B)/(A), is from 0.3 to 1.0, and emulsion particles have a number-average particle diameter of 1.0 to 3.0 ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Applicant: KAO CORPORATIONInventors: Takashi TANISHIMA, Aki YUYAMA, Shinichi TSUKII
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Publication number: 20140357723Abstract: A commercially-suitable tricholine nasal formulation for administration to a human as a nasal spray is disclosed. The tricholine nasal formulation includes an aqueous solution of tricholine citrate, a volatile oil and a buffer system. The disclosed tricholine nasal formulation possesses an acceptable odor and a reasonable shelf-life. The tricholine nasal formulation may be used to treat the symptoms associated with stress, anxiety, depression, malaise, or “burn out” syndrome. Optionally, a moisturizer is included in the composition to alleviate any dryness resulting from administration of the formulation to a user. A preservative may be included in the composition to produce a longer shelf-life.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2013Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventor: Uwe-Bernd Bernd Ross
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Publication number: 20140348944Abstract: This invention relates to a “high lower alcohol content”(>40% v/v of a C1-4 alcohol) liquid composition able to be dispensed as a stable foam with the use of non-propellant foam dispensing devices from non-pressurized containers. The liquid compositions comprise an alcohol, C1-4 (>40% v/v), a silicone-based surfactant of at least 0.001% by weight to prepare a foamable composition, 0-10% w/w of additional minor components added to obtain the desired performance (a foamable composition), and the balance being purified water. The compositions may include emulsifier-emollients and moisturizers, secondary surfactants, foam stabilizers, fragrances, antimicrobial agents, other type of medicinal ingredients, and the like ingredients or additives or combinations thereof commonly added to alcohol gels or foams, aerosol compositions or to toiletries, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: Deb Worldwide Healthcare Inc.Inventors: Maria Teresa Fernandez de Castro, Bruce Michael Koivisto, Francisco Munoz
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Patent number: 8895473Abstract: Present invention provides an aqueous composition made from selected biochemical substances that will help with the low temperature tolerance of plants and thus to avoid “chilling injury” and to promote better recovery from such injury, when the solution is applied to crop plants prior to the arrival of cold snap or period of low temperature.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2012Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: CH Biotech R&D Co., Ltd.Inventors: Denny Ng, Kai Xia
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Publication number: 20140343157Abstract: The present invention relates to sanitizing compositions containing glycerin ether ethoxylate solfactant compounds and cationic active antimicrobial agents containing quaternary ammonium groups. Beneficially the compositions provide sanitizing efficacy without diminished performance requiring either increased concentrations of sanitizing agent and/or increased contact time for surfaces treated with the compositions. The compositions are suitable for use as antimicrobials and/or sanitizing agents in various formulations and methods of employing the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventors: Gregory G. Griese, Carter M. Silvernail, David D. McSherry
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Patent number: 8889592Abstract: The present invention relates to boosting the action of crop protection compositions comprising in particular spiroheterocyclically substituted tetramic acid derivatives of the formula (I) by addition of ammonium or phosphonium salts and optionally penetrants, to the corresponding compositions, to processes for their preparation and to their use in crop protection as insecticides and/or acaricides and/or for preventing unwanted vegetation.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2011Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Bayer CropScience AGInventors: Reiner Fischer, Stefan Lehr, Olga Malsam, Rolf Pontzen, Elmar Gatzweiler, Rainer Sussmann
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Patent number: 8889679Abstract: Provided are biocidal compositions comprising glutaraldehyde and a compound selected from the group consisting of 1-(3-chloroallyl)-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniaadamantane; tris(hydroxymethyl)-nitromethane; and a hexahydrotriazine compound. The compositions are useful for controlling microorganisms in aqueous or water-containing systems.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2010Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventor: Bei Yin
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Patent number: 8889194Abstract: Disclosed is a compound and methods for use by an individual attempting to reduce or cease tobacco smoking or one exposed to environmental tobacco smoke. The compound includes a first component blocking nicotine receptor sites to reduce nicotine cravings or withdrawal symptoms, a second component increasing serotonin levels and acting synergistically with the first component to reduce nicotine cravings or withdrawal symptoms, assisting in maintaining body weight and reducing increased stress and anxiety, and a third component acting synergistically with the first and/or second component to reduce nicotine cravings or withdrawal symptoms, maintain body weight, and/or reduce increased stress and anxiety. The third component comprises a supplement that replenishes depleted body substance(s), repairs damaged body substance(s), and/or ameliorates the impaired function of body substance(s). Some combination of the first, second, and third component alters the perceived taste of tobacco smoke.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2010Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Inventor: Harlan Clayton Bieley
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Publication number: 20140336260Abstract: A novel product for mold prevention and treatment is disclosed herein. The product comprises water, one or more anti-mold agents, one or more water-soluble fluoropolymers or other water-soluble polymers with similar properties, and one or more emulsifiers. In some embodiments, the product may further comprise one or more preservatives, one or more stabilizers, one or more binders, one or more fining agents, one or more firming agents, one or more thickeners, and/or one or more clarifying agents. The product may be non-toxic, biodegradable, effective for a long-period of time and against a wide variety of molds, and may also provide other features which render it safe for the environment as compared to other commonly used products in mold prevention and treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventors: Freddy Kai Klaffmo, Bert Jonny Nilsson, Britt Ann-Christine Langselius
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Publication number: 20140335206Abstract: This invention concerns a synergistic combination of a topical anesthetic and wound barrier forming agent capable of providing extended analgesia of ‘significant open wounds’ (that being, for example, a laceration, surgical incision, abrasion, ulcer or burn, but not being a minor cut, scratch, sting, burn or abrasion) in which conventional management alternatives (such as suturing and/or administration of injected or systemic analgesia) are impractical, unaffordable or otherwise unavailable.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventors: Meridith Sheil, Allan Giffard, Charles R. Olsson
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Patent number: 8883192Abstract: Compositions useful for weight management in an animal are disclosed. The compositions comprise one or more isoflavones or isoflavone metabolites, and in some embodiments include conjugated linoleic acid, and/or L-carnitine. Also disclosed are methods useful for weight management in an animal utilizing compositions comprising one or more isoflavones, conjugated linoleic acid, and/or L-carnitine. Preferably, the compositions and methods employ a combination of one or more isoflavones, or a combination of one or more isoflavones in conjunction with conjugated linoleic acid, and L-carnitine.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2012Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventor: Yuanlong Pan
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Patent number: 8865641Abstract: A method of treating a fatty liver disease in a subject. The method comprises administering to the subject an effective amount of a cholinergic pathway stimulating agent, wherein the fatty liver disease is selected from non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFL), alcoholic fatty liver (AFL), non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), alcoholic steatohepatitis (ASH), NASH-associated liver fibrosis, ASH-associated liver fibrosis, non-alcoholic cirrhosis, and alcoholic cirrhosis.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2012Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: The Feinstein Institute for Medical ResearchInventors: Valentin A. Pavlov, Kevin J. Tracey
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Patent number: 8857741Abstract: A topical spray composition and a system for containing and applying the composition is described. The composition has liquid emulsifiers that unexpectedly result in a superior product suitable to be applied homogeneously.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Nikolaos Morikis, Kathleen Lynn Malacarne, Gee-Young Ng
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Patent number: 8859464Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose an agricultural composition that is a field ready spray or a tank mix that includes at least one nitrogen containing isethionic acid salt, at least one agriculturally active ingredient, and at least one surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2010Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Huntsman Petrochemical L LCInventors: R. Scott Tann, Howard M. Stridde
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Patent number: 8846732Abstract: Biogenic sulfide production is synergistically inhibited by treating sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) with a biocide and a metabolic inhibitor. The biocide directly kills a first portion of the SRB. The metabolic inhibitor inhibits sulfate-reducing growth of a second portion of the SRB without directly killing the second portion of the SRB. The treatment of SRB with both a biocide and a metabolic inhibitor provides effective biogenic sulfide inhibition at significantly lower concentrations than would be required if the biocide or metabolic inhibitor was used alone.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2010Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignees: ConocoPhillips Company, University Technologies International, Inc.Inventors: Gary E. Jenneman, Anne Greene, Gerrit Voordouw
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Publication number: 20140288180Abstract: A novel product for mold prevention and treatment is disclosed herein. The product comprises water, one or more anti-mold agents, one or more polymers, and one or more emulsifiers. In some embodiments, the product may further comprise one or more preservatives, one or more stabilizers, one or more binders, one or more fining agents, one or more firming agents, one or more thickeners, and/or one or more clarifying agents. The product may be non-toxic, biodegradable, effective for a long-period of time and against a wide variety of molds, and may also provide other features which render it safe for the environment as compared to other commonly used products in mold prevention and treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: Miraculum Applications ABInventors: Freddy Kai Klaffmo, Bert Jonny Nilsson, Britt Ann-Christine Langselius
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Publication number: 20140274962Abstract: Described herein are methods of inhibiting or reversing the progression of presbyopia in an eye by administering a ?L-crystallin electrostatic interaction inhibitor. Presbyopia is caused by aggregation of the soluble crystalline lens proteins called the crystallins, particularly ?L-crystallin. It has been found that the aggregation of ?L-crystallin is an electrostatic phenomenon and that electrostatic interaction inhibitors can be employed to prevent the formation of ?L-crystallin aggregates as well as to deaggregate already formed aggregates.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTSInventors: Murugappan Muthukumar, Zhaoyang Ou, Deniz Civay
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Patent number: 8834857Abstract: A method for cleaning, benefiting, or deodorizing skin or hair utilizing a body wash, skin cleaner, soap, shampoo or deodorizer formulation containing a controlled release skin benefit or deodorizing salt, a hydrophilic moisturizing polymer and surfactants is described. The method imparts benefits or deodorizing agents to the skin or hair and maintains effective levels for an extended period.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2012Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Nevada Naturals Inc.Inventors: Anthony E. Winston, Richard F. Stockel, Anthony Joseph Sawyer
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Patent number: 8829053Abstract: An antimicrobial composition with synergistic biocidal activity is described which comprises at least one antimicrobial polymeric biguanide and at least one antimicrobial vicinal diol, said vicinal diol comprises at least one monoalkyl glycol, monoalkyl glycerol, or monoacyl glycerol, to diminish or eliminate biofilm communities. Such synergistic interaction is effective in wound treatment, particularly for chronic wounds, burns and battlefield-induced wounds, as well as for disinfecting non-biological surfaces. The antimicrobial composition can also be prepared as viscous solutions or as gels. The antimicrobial composition may be added to a substrate and dried, such as to a catheter, or to a foam, or to a fiber wound dressing, or coated as a viscous solution or gel upon such devices, to provide controlled release antimicrobial activity.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2011Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Rochal Industries LLPInventors: Joseph Salamone, Ann Beal Salamone
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Publication number: 20140228444Abstract: The invention relates to a composition containing cetrimide suitable for cleaning inflamed or non-inflamed ears of animals, preferably of companion animals such as dogs and cats. The composition further comprises one or more carriers, such as for example wetting agents and humectants.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2011Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM VETMEDICA GMBHInventors: Joachim Karle, Reinhard Seffner, Horst Sollinger
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Publication number: 20140221495Abstract: A fiber having a polymeric matrix and a quarternary ammonium salt. The quarternary ammonium salt contains at least one aliphatic group and no aromatic groups, is not covalently incorporated into the polymeric matrix, and is present on both the surface and in the interior of the fiber. The fiber may be made by electrospinning a solution of the polymer and the quarternary ammonium salt.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: The Government of the United States of America, as reperesented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Peter N. Coneski, Jeffrey G. Lundin, Preston A. Fulmer, James H. Wynne
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Publication number: 20140220842Abstract: A process for the treatment of a synthetic textile (T) with a cationic biocide (B) and at least one anionic polymer (P) which comprises the step of treating the synthetic textile with an aqueous composition containing the cationic biocide (B) in a concentration (c1) and containing the anionic polymer (P) in a concentration (c2), wherein the concentrations (c1) and (c2) are selected so that the ratio (R) of negative charges of the anionic polymer (P) to the positive charges of the cationic biocide (B) is between 10:1 and 1:1, leads to textiles with long term biocide activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Sebastian Koltzenburg, Thomas Gottschalk, Volodymyr Boyko, Thomas Glen Cunkle
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Publication number: 20140199249Abstract: The invention relates to the field of depositing agents on surfaces using highly volatile silicone solvents. Particularly, the invention relates to novel compositions useful for depositing agents on skin and other surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2013Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: THOMPSON COOPER LABORATORIES, LLCInventors: Eugene R. Cooper, Eric R. Thompson
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Patent number: 8778838Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous concentrate formulations for plant protection comprising: 2-chloro-5-[3,6-dihydro-3-methyl-2,6-dioxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1-(2H)pyrimidinyl]-4-fluoro-N-[[methyl(1-methylethyl)amino]sulfonyl]benzamide in the form of its anhydrate; N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine in the form of its free acid, in the form of the ammonium salt or a substituted ammonium salt or a mixture thereof; at least two different non-ionic surfactants with at least one of them comprising an ethylene oxide polymer moiety or an ethylene oxide/C3-C4-alkylene oxide block copolymer moiety, and water; wherein the pH-value of the formulation is below 6.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2010Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Michael Krapp, Wolfgang Gregori, Sven Adam, Klaus Kolb, Juergen Jakob, Bernd Sievernich, Joerg Steuerwald, Steven Bowe, Joseph Zawierucha, Rex Liebl
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Patent number: 8771731Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for decreasing the infectivity, morbidity, and rate of mortality associated with a variety of pathogenic organisms and viruses. The present invention also relates to methods and compositions for decontaminating areas colonized or otherwise infected by pathogenic organisms and viruses. Moreover, the present invention relates to methods and compositions for decreasing the infectivity of pathogenic organisms in foodstuffs.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2006Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: The Regents of the University of MichiganInventors: James R. Baker, Jr., Tarek Hamouda, Amy Shih, Andrzej Myc
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Patent number: 8765793Abstract: Stabilized cationic ammonium compounds are described. The compounds are stabilized with pyridine-based chelators and/or heteroketo-based chelators that impede the generation of nitrogen comprising groups from the cationic ammonium compounds.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2013Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Van Au, Stephen Alan Madison