Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090029961 | Bio-Film Resistant Surfaces - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for rendering a surface resistant to bio-film formation by a combination of an alkanediol and an antimicrobial agent (and, optionally, an organic hydroxy acid). The invention provides for compositions which may be used to render surfaces bio-film resistant, articles having bio-film resistant surfaces, and methods for their preparation. The present invention may be advantageously applied to medical articles as well as articles used in non-medical contexts, such as child care or food preparation. | 01-29-2009 |
20090035390 | Compositions containing zinc salts for coating medical articles - The present invention relates to methods and compositions which employ low concentrations of combinations of zinc salts and antimicrobial agents in coatings for medical articles. The coatings have an anti-irritant effect and inhibit transmission of infectious disease. | 02-05-2009 |
20100216889 | PROLONGED EFFECT DISINFECTANT CLEANSER - The present invention relates to cleanser compositions, and their uses, wherein the cleanser compositions comprise one or more cationic antiseptic agents, a film-forming cationic emulsifying agent, a dispersing auxiliary solvent, a solvent system, and optionally an alkanediol. | 08-26-2010 |
20100249227 | Compositions Containing Zinc Salts For Coating Medical Articles - The present invention relates to methods and compositions which employ low concentrations of combinations of zinc salts and antimicrobial agents in coatings for medical articles. The coatings have an anti-irritant effect and inhibit transmission of infectious disease. | 09-30-2010 |
20110070316 | Antimicrobial Compositions Containing Synergistic Combinations of Quaternary Ammonium Compounds and Essential Oils and/or Constituents Thereof - The present invention relates to compositions comprising quaternary ammonium compounds and essential oils or individual constituents thereof which exhibit enhanced antimicrobial effects. Such combinations may be comprised in lotions, gels, creams, soaps, etc. for application to skin or mucous membranes. The invention is based, at least in part, on the observation that synergistic antimicrobial effects are achieved with combinations of essential oils or individual constituents thereof and low concentrations of quaternary ammonium compounds. | 03-24-2011 |
20110117140 | Zinc Salt Compositions for the Prevention of Dermal and Mucosal Irritation - The present invention provides for compositions and methods that may offer protection from irritants as well as antimicrobial protection. Preferred embodiments of the invention include topical antimicrobial compositions that lack conventional antibiotics or preservatives, wherein the antimicrobial benefit is created by essential oils (or their active ingredients), emollient solvents and, in some instances, anti-inflammatory agents. | 05-19-2011 |
20110229534 | Non-Irritating Oral Care Formulations - The present invention provides a unique oral care formulation comprising an anti-irritant amount of a salicylate salt and an effective amount of a taste enhancing agent. Certain embodiments further comprise an anti-inflammatory amount of an irritating agent, for example ketorolac. The oral care formulations may be used on various devices to treat and/or prevent mucosal irritations such as ulcerations. | 09-22-2011 |
20120101155 | Zinc Salt Compositions for the Prevention of Dermal and Mucosal Irritation - The present invention provides for compositions and methods that may offer protection from irritants as well as antimicrobial protection. Preferred embodiments of the invention include topical antimicrobial compositions that lack conventional antibiotics or preservatives, wherein the antimicrobial benefit is created by essential oils (or their active ingredients), emollient solvents and, in some instances, anti-inflammatory agents. | 04-26-2012 |
20120201902 | ANTIMICROBIAL/PRESERVATIVE COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING BOTANICALS - The present invention relates to a preservative or antimicrobial compositions which comprise low concentrations of botanical extracts, in synergistic combinations with alkanediols in a solvent system, optionally with fruit acids. Additionally, the present invention relates to a preservative or antimicrobial compositions which comprise a silver compound, an essential oil or individual constituent, one or more zinc salts, and one or more alkanediol. The compositions of the invention may be used in personal care products including wound care products or in veterinary use. Preferably, the compositions of the invention have little or no human-detectable fragrance. | 08-09-2012 |
20120260820 | Compositions Containing Zinc Salts for Coating Medical Articles - The present invention relates to methods and compositions which employ low concentrations of combinations of zinc salts and antimicrobial agents in coatings for medical articles. The coatings have an anti-irritant effect and inhibit transmission of infectious disease. | 10-18-2012 |
20130150452 | Antimicrobial Medical Devices Containing Chlorhexidine Free Base and Salt - The present disclosure invention relates to medical devices treated with a solution comprising one or more solvents and a combination of chlorhexidine free base and a water-soluble chlorhexidine salt in a weight/weight ratio of between about 1:1 to about 1:5, preferably about 1:1. | 06-13-2013 |
20140178447 | REDUCTION OF BIOFILMS ON MEDICAL DEVICES - Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for rendering medical devices and other surfaces biofilm resistant by the use of a coating composition comprising a combination of one or more antimicrobial agent, one or more anti-inflammatory agent, optionally a releasing agent, optionally decandediol, and a lubricious matrix system comprising a biomedical polymer. In certain embodiments said coating composition is adhered to the device or surface by a coating comprising urethane and silicone adhesives. | 06-26-2014 |
20140242198 | BOTANICAL ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed are compositions comprising antimicrobially effective low concentrations of benzyl alcohol, one or more essential oil and one or more botanical extract. The compositions of the application may be used in personal care products including wound care products or in veterinary use. In certain embodiments, compositions are provided having antimicrobial active agents that are substantially or essentially entirely derived from natural sources, thereby allowing the user to avoid harsh and/or toxic chemicals. This may be particularly advantageous in products for use by or on children or pets or for use in households or other environments occupied by children or animals. | 08-28-2014 |
20140243417 | Composition with Sustained Antimicrobial Activity - Disclosed herein are compositions comprising benzyl alcohol, one or more cationic antimicrobial agent, and one or more emollient, the combination of which results in persistent antimicrobial activity after application to the skin. The compositions optionally further comprise an organic acid and/or a zinc salt, such as zinc gluconate, as an anti-irritant. | 08-28-2014 |
20140287072 | BROAD SPECTRUM NATURAL PRESERVATIVE COMPOSITION - Disclosed herein are preservative compositions comprising effective amounts of an alcohol, such as benzyl alcohol (“BA”), ethyl alcohol or phenyl ethanol, and cinnamon bark oil (“CB”), cinnamaldehyde (“CMA”), thyme oil, thymol, galangal oil, botanical extracts or combinations thereof, each of which are preferably obtained from natural sources. These preservatives have been observed to show broad spectrum anti microbial efficacy in both anionic and cationic formulations. In certain non-limiting embodiments, such compositions further comprise tetrahydrocurcuminoid (“THC”), phenyl ethanol and/or orange oil (“OR”) or rosemary oil (“RM”). | 09-25-2014 |
20140322147 | ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITION - Disclosed herein are antimicrobial compositions and methods of producing an antimicrobial effect in which a citrus extract such as Biosecur® is used in combination with benzyl alcohol and one or more additional agent selected from the group consisting of lauroyl arginate/glyceryl laurate and essential oils or constituents thereof such as galangal oil, thyme oil, thymol, cinnamon leaf oil, cinnamon bark oil, lemongrass oil, orange oil, pine oil, cedarwood oil, curry leaf oil, and rosemary oil. These compositions may be used as natural preservatives for personal care products, foods, beverages, and as topical or surface disinfectants. | 10-30-2014 |
20150087716 | ANTIMICROBIAL MEDICAL DEVICES CONTAINING CHLORHEXIDINE FREE BASE AND SALT - The present disclosure invention relates to medical devices treated with a solution comprising one or more solvents and a combination of chlorhexidine free base and a water-soluble chlorhexidine salt in a weight/weight ratio of between about 1:1 to about 1:5, preferably about 1:1. | 03-26-2015 |