Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
514358000 | The ring nitrogen of the six-membered hetero ring is pentavalent (e.g., quaternary pyridinium salt, etc.) | 23 |
20090239912 | CONCENTRATED, NON-FOAMING SOLUTION OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE - A concentrated quaternary ammonium compound (QAC) solution comprising a QAC with a concentration from greater than about 10% by weight and at least one solubility enhancing agent, such as an alcohol, is disclosed. A diluted QAC solution is used to contact food products to prevent microbial growth on the food products from a broad spectrum of foodborne microbial contamination. A method of contacting the food products with the dilute QAC for an application time of at least 0.1 second is disclosed. The foods that can be treated by this method are meat and meat products, seafood, vegetables, fruit, dairy products, pet foods and snacks, and any other food that can be treated and still retain its appearance and texture. One of the treatment methods is spraying and misting the QAC solutions on the food products for an application time of at least 0.1 second to prevent broad spectrum foodborne microbial contamination. | 09-24-2009 |
20090298893 | Addition Salts of Tolperisone, Processes for Their Preparation and Use Thereof - Addition salts of 2,4′-dimethyl-3-piperidinopropiophenone (tolperisone) are described, wherein the salt is formed with an acid R—COOH and wherein R is the organic group of a physiologically compatible organic acid. Described also are processes for the preparation of these addition salts, the use thereof for pharmaceutical preparations and pharmaceuticals containing these addition salts. | 12-03-2009 |
20090318512 | Methods of maintaining ocular tissue cell membrane integrity using cetylpyridinium chloride - A multi-purpose contact lens care solution having high antimicrobial activity comprising, in an aqueous liquid medium, cetylpyridinium chloride and a non-ionic surfactant. In one embodiment of the invention, the non-ionic surfactant is a poly(oxypropylene)-poly(oxyethylene) block copolymer. 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. | 12-24-2009 |
20100113537 | ANTIMICROBIAL FIBER AND ITS PRODUCTION METHOD, AND ANTIMICROBIAL FIBER PRODUCT COMPRISING THE ANTIMICROBIAL FIBER, ITS PRODUCTION METHOD AND REGENERATION METHOD - An antimicrobial fiber bearing an anionic functional group, and a method of producing it wherein at least a part of the anionic functional group forms a quaternary ammonium salt and at least another part thereof forms an antimicrobial metal salt. The quaternary ammonium salt is preferably a cetylpyridinium salt, and the antimicrobial metal salt is preferably a zinc salt. The fiber is preferably a carboxyalkylated cellulose fiber. An antimicrobial fiber product comprising the antimicrobial fiber. | 05-06-2010 |
20100137379 | ANTIMICROBIAL LUBRICANT COMPOSITIONS - Antimicrobial lubricant compositions are disclosed. The antimicrobial lubricant compositions are particularly useful in providing antimicrobial capability to a wide-range of medical devices. The compositions include an oil lubricant. Representative lubricants may include polydimethyl siloxane, trifluoropropyl copolymer polysiloxane, and a copolymer of dimethylsiloxane and trifluoropropylmethylsiloxane. The compositions include rheology modifiers as necessary. The compositions also include antimicrobial agents, which may be selected from a wide array of agents. Representative antimicrobial agents include of aldehydes, anilides, biguanides, bis-phenols, quaternary ammonium compounds, cetyl pyridium chloride, cetrimide, alexidine, chlorhexidine diacetate, benzalkonium chloride, and o-phthalaldehyde. | 06-03-2010 |
20100240714 | ORAL COMPOSITION FOR DENTAL PURPOSES - A dental composition for oral use, containing a phosphorylated saccharide (a), a cationic bactericidal agent (b) and a solvent (c). By using the dental composition for oral use of the present invention, the adhesion of the bacteria in the oral cavity to the surfaces of the teeth can be suppressed for a long period of time; therefore, the dental composition for oral use can be suitably used for, for example, a mouse-wash agent, a dentifrice agent, a gargling agent, a mouse spray, a coating agent or a bonding agent to tooth surface or a dental prosthetic, a hypersensitive inhibitor, a therapeutic agent for periodontal diseases, that is applied to a periodontal pocket, or the like. | 09-23-2010 |
20100298386 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING MASTITIS - The present disclosure relates to compositions that are effective in controlling or in preventing mastitis in an animal. The disclosed compositions comprise a biocidal system, comprising a primary biocide and a preservative component; a nonionic surfactant having an HLB of from about 10 to about (20); an emollient system comprising an extradermal penetrating agent and an emollient base; a thickening agent; and an aqueous based carrier. | 11-25-2010 |
20100305168 | PERSONAL-CARE COMPOSITION COMPRISING A CATIONIC ACTIVE - In one embodiment, a personal-care composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprises an anionic pairing agent, a cationic active, and an anionic thickener. In another embodiment, the anionic pairing agent is pre-formed from the neutralization of an acid with a base. In another embodiment, the anionic pairing agent is formed in situ from the neutralization of an acid with a base. In one embodiment, the molar ratio of the base to the acid is at least about 0.70. In another embodiment, the equivalent ratio of the anionic pairing agent to the cationic active is at least about 0.70. The personal-care composition allows for previously unattainable levels of the cationic active to locate within the oil phase of the emulsion. | 12-02-2010 |
20100305169 | PERSONAL-CARE COMPOSITION COMPRISING A CATIONIC ACTIVE - A personal-care composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprises a water phase, an oil phase, an anionic pairing agent, a cationic active, and an anionic thickener. In one embodiment, the anionic pairing agent is pre-formed from the neutralization of an acid with a base. In another embodiment, the anionic pairing agent is formed in situ from the neutralization of an acid with a base. At least 25% by weight of the cationic active is present in the oil phase. In certain embodiments, a method for regulating keratinous tissue condition and a method for improving deliverability of a cationic active in the presence of an anionic thickener comprise the steps of: providing the aforementioned personal-care composition, and applying the composition to keratinous tissue in need of treatment. The personal-care composition allows for previously unattainable levels of the cationic active to locate within the oil phase of the emulsion. | 12-02-2010 |
20120071521 | CONCENTRATED, NON-FOAMING SOLUTION OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE - A concentrated quaternary ammonium compound (QAC) solution comprising a QAC with a concentration greater than about 10% by weight and at least one solubility enhancing agent, such as an alcohol, is disclosed. A diluted QAC solution is useful on food products to prevent microbial growth on the food from a broad spectrum of foodborne microbial contamination. Also disclosed is a method of contacting food products with the dilute QAC for an application time of at least 0.1 second. Foods that can be treated by this method are meat and meat products, seafood, vegetables, fruit, dairy products, pet foods and snacks, and any other food that can be 10 treated and still retain its appearance and texture. One of the treatment methods is spraying and misting the QAC solutions on the food products for an application time of at least 0.1 second to prevent broad spectrum foodborne microbial contamination. | 03-22-2012 |
20120190715 | HIGHLY PENETRATING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING PATHOGEN-INDUCED DISORDERED TISSUES - Compositions and methods for treating disordered tissues, such as caused by pathogens and/or by toxins. The treatment compositions include an anti-infective active agent, a liquid carrier, and benzocaine in an amount so that the treatment composition penetrates more quickly into disordered tissue compared to the treatment composition in the absence of the benzocaine. In addition, the benzocaine can increase residence time of the anti-infective active in the treatment area. The preferred anti-infective active agent can be an organohalide, such as a quaternary ammonium halide compound, an example of which is benzalkonium chloride. The treatment compositions and methods may employ the use of an applicator adapted for use in promoting penetration of the treatment composition and/or agitation of the disordered tissue to further enhance penetration. | 07-26-2012 |
20120270909 | METHOD OF INHIBITING HARMFUL MICROORGANISMS AND BARRIER-FORMING COMPOSITION THEREFOR - In an embodiment, the barrier-forming composition includes a carbohydrate gum, a humectant, and an antimicrobial agent. The composition furthermore meets the following requirements: about 0.01%≦C≦about 0.4%; about 4.5%≦H≦about 65%; and 0.050% | 10-25-2012 |
20120295940 | COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING MASTITIS - The present disclosure relates to compositions that are effective in controlling or in preventing mastitis in an domesticated animal. The disclosed compositions comprise a biocidal system, comprising a primary biocide and a pH buffer component; a skin conditioner and moisturizer; a cationic or ionic surfactant having an HLB of from about 5 to about 30; an emollient system comprising an extradermal penetrating agent and an emollient base; a thickening agent; and an aqueous based carrier. | 11-22-2012 |
20130123308 | LONG-LASTING SURFACE ANTI-MICROBIAL AND METHOD OF APPLICATION - A method for trapping, and neutralizing or killing microorganisms on a surface includes applying a barrier-forming composition that comprises an antimicrobial agent onto an inanimate surface, forming a barrier layer on the inanimate surface, in the barrier, trapping and killing microorganisms encountered on the surface and encountered from the environment after the applying step is performed. A composition for performing the method is also included. The dual-action of trapping and killing produces a barrier layer that has a powerful and long-lasting antimicrobial cidal or static activity. Compositions and methods are also included that have odor inhibiting activity and with activity to improve visual appearance of surfaces with microbial growth or discoloration. | 05-16-2013 |
20130123309 | METHOD FOR REDUCING MICROBIAL LOAD FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH ELEVATED RISK CONDITIONS - A method for reducing risk of infection from microorganisms for certain elevated-risk individuals, includes: administering a barrier-forming composition in a therapeutically effective amount to a surface, the surface comprising a mucosa, or a mucosal or skin lesion of an individual. The individual has an elevated risk condition selected from: an elevated risk of being exposed to harmful viral, bacterial, or fungal microorganisms; a condition causing an elevated risk of infection from viral, bacterial, or fungal microorganisms; and an elevated risk of serious complications resulting from an infection caused by viral, bacterial, or fungal microorganisms. The method includes forming a barrier coating on the surface that is active to trap, and kill or neutralize microorganisms encountered by the barrier coating and effectively reducing the microbial load on the surface and continuing to administer the barrier-forming composition in a therapeutically effective amount to the surface, for one time or more in a 24 hour period. | 05-16-2013 |
20130137732 | ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - This disclosure provides generally for antimicrobial compositions and methods for reducing or preventing microorganism growth, viability, or survival, which are useful for treating poultry, meat, seafood, vegetables, legumes, fruit, crops, and other products for human or animal consumption. For example, the compositions can include GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) antimicrobial components such as ε-poly-L-lysine in combination with at least one quaternary ammonium salt, including an aliphatic heteroaryl ammonium salt such as cetylpyridinium chloride. | 05-30-2013 |
20140005236 | METHOD OF INHIBITING HARMFUL MICROORGANISMS AND BARRIER-FORMING COMPOSITION THEREFOR | 01-02-2014 |
20140051731 | METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF DISEASE CAUSED OR AGGRAVATED BY MICROORGANISMS OR RELIEVING SYMPTOMS THEREOF - A method for treating a disease or for treating a symptom of a disease, or a combination of both, the disease being caused or aggravated by microorganisms includes: treating the disease, treating the symptom of the disease, or reducing the duration of the disease, or a combination of both by administering a barrier-forming composition in a therapeutically effective amount to a surface, the surface comprising a mammal mucosa, the mammal being infected with the disease or experiencing symptoms of the disease caused or aggravated by the microorganisms. The barrier-forming composition includes an antimicrobial. Upon administering the composition, the method includes forming a barrier coating on the surface that is active to kill or neutralize microorganisms encountered by the barrier coating. A composition with an agent active for relieving symptoms of a disease is also included. | 02-20-2014 |
20140051732 | LOW-TACK SURFACE ANTI-MICROBIAL COATING COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF APPLICATION - A method for trapping and neutralizing or killing microorganisms on a surface includes: applying a low tack coating composition that comprises an antimicrobial agent onto an inanimate surface; in the coating, killing or neutralizing microorganisms encountered on the surface and encountered from the environment after the applying step is performed; forming a coating layer on the inanimate surface. The composition comprises a humectant and an antimicrobial, the antimicrobial including a monoquaternary ammonium compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The coating layer has antimicrobial cidal or static activity for at least about one hour. A low-tack antimicrobial composition is also included. | 02-20-2014 |
20150031729 | LOW-TACK SURFACE ANTI-MICROBIAL COATING COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF APPLICATION - A method for trapping and neutralizing or killing microorganisms on a surface includes: applying a low tack coating composition that comprises an antimicrobial agent onto an inanimate surface; in the coating, killing or neutralizing microorganisms encountered on the surface and encountered from the environment after the applying step is performed; forming a coating layer on the inanimate surface. The composition comprises a humectant and an antimicrobial, the antimicrobial including a monoquaternary ammonium compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The coating layer has antimicrobial cidal or static activity for at least about one hour. A low-tack antimicrobial composition is also included. | 01-29-2015 |
20150306042 | BODY SURFACE TREATMENT COMPOSITION AND METHOD - A method for treating a body surface with an active agent, includes: administering a composition in a therapeutically effective amount to a body surface, the composition forming a barrier coating on the body surface that is active to sustain contact with the body surface for a duration of at least about one hour. The composition meets the following requirements: about 0.0001%10-29-2015 | |
20160022656 | AMPHIPHILIC PYRIDINUM COMPOUNDS TO TREAT EPILEPSY AND OTHER DISORDERS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM - A pharmaceutical composition including an amphiphilic pyridinium compound for treating neurological disorders or seizure disorders, in particular epilepsy, and other disorders of the nervous system. The pharmaceutical composition may be used as a primary treatment or as an adjuvant treatment. Administration of the amphiphilic pyridinium compound(s) may occur prior to the manifestation of symptoms characteristic of epilepsy, such that epilepsy is prevented, or alternatively, delayed in its progression. | 01-28-2016 |
20160136145 | BITOPIC MUSCARINIC AGONISTS AND ANTAGONISTS AND METHODS OF SYNTHESIS AND USE THEREOF - Compositions for treating a condition associated with activity of a muscarinic receptor (e.g., one or more of M | 05-19-2016 |