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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7214344 | Method for treatment of biological tissues to mitigate post-implantation calcification and thrombosis A method of treating a biological tissue including contacting the biological tissue with an aqueous sterilizing solution, and maintaining the aqueous sterilizing solution at a temperature of about 50° C. for a time period of about 1 to 2 days. The method of treatin... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7168917 | Heat-generating blower housing A centrifugal blower for a furnace, heat pump, or other type of air handling unit includes a heat-generating blower housing that heats the airflow as the air passes through the blower housing. In some cases, the housing is made of a thermosetting resin impregnated w... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7163617 | Chemical proportioning and dispensing systems Chemical proportioning and dispensing systems discussed herein include systems for producing a desired admixture ratio of a first fluid and one or more other fluids. The systems may include one, two, or three eductors with each eductor including one or two suction i... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7156997 | Package assembly for piperazine-based membranes A package assembly comprising a sealed water-impermeable bag enclosing: a spiral wound filtration element comprising a piperazine-based membrane, and an aqueous solution comprises a substantially non-oxidizable buffer having capacity to sequester at least 0.0025 mol... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7008545 | Synergistic biocidal mixtures Synergistic mixtures of biocides and their use to control the growth of microorganisms in aqueous systems are disclosed. The method of using the synergistic mixtures entails adding an effective amount of a nitrogenous compound activated by an oxidant and at least on... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6998049 | Method for preventing the formation of biological films The invention relates to a method for improving the performance of filtration devices by adding P- and/or N-containing compounds to the medium to be filtered. ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6960350 | Antifungal fragrance composition An antifungal fragrance composition containing as its active ingredients: (a) at least one type of fragrance component selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic or aromatic aldehyde having 5 to 16 carbon atoms and an aliphatic or aromatic alcohol having 5 t... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6909840 | Localized surface volatilization The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for rapid flash-like volatilization of high and low vapor pressure components from liquid or solid emanators which is in contact with a point or localized heat source. Vaporization is promoted by a geometrical... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6815206 | Container monitoring system A sterilization system uses a sterilization process monitoring device which is capable of indicating the efficacy of the sterilization process. To enhance accuracy of the monitoring function, the monitoring device is located in such a fashion that an antimicrobial a... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6803356 | Antimicrobial polymeric compositions A method for the preparation of polymers derived from acrolein and including poly(2-propenal, 2-propenoic acid), characterised in that the polymers are exposed to the presence of water, whereby such polymers exhibit increased antimicrobial activity. The polymers may... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6706290 | Methods for eradication of nanobacteria Nanobacteria contribute to pathological calcification in the human and animal body, including diseases such as kidney stones, salivary gland stones, dental pulp stones and atherosclerosis. The present invention provides methods for sterilizing articles contaminated ... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6673349 | Method of inactivating microorganisms This invention provides methods of inactivating a microorganism and preparing a vaccine including the step of applying to said microorganism a cross-linking agent simultaneously with a separate inactivant. This invention further relates to vaccines prepar... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6495512 | Salicylaldehyde-containing composition having antimicrobial and fragrancing properties and process for using same Described are synergistic antimicrobial-fragrance compositions including broad spectrum antimicrobial compositions containing salicylaldehyde and at least one organoleptically-compatible antimicrobial synergism cofactor substance. The weight ratio range o... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6440364 | Method of degassing absorbable suture products A method of sterilizing absorbable sutures using a sterilant gas such as ethylene oxide gas. The method utilizes a first degassing step, and a second degassing step at elevated temperatures to remove residual sterilant gas, diluent gas, by-products and mo... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6436344 | Method of inactivating pathogens The present invention introduces a class of compounds, 2-substituted carbonyl compounds, that are useful as disinfecting agents, and particularly useful in methods for the disinfection of biological fluids. Members of the class of compounds have been foun... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6203755 | Electron beam sterilization of biological tissues The invention involves a method for sterilizing biological tissues. The invention also includes sterilized biological tissues.... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6193931 | Container monitoring system A sterilization system using a sterilization process monitoring device which is capable of indicating the efficacy of the sterilization process in an enclosed sterilization container while still maintaining the sealed state of the sterilization container.... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6034138 | Disinfectant composition The present invention comprises a concentrated solid or semi-solid disinfectant or sterilant composition for use in an aqueous disinfecting or sterilizing solution, comprising an oxidant and a protected glutaraldehyde such as a glutaraldehyde bisulfite ad... | 03/07/2000 |
| 6010993 | Disinfecting compositions Disinfecting compositions comprising a peroxygen bleach, glutaraldehyde, an antimicrobial essential oil and an amphoteric surfactant, preferably useful in combination with an amine oxide surfactant. The compositions are especially for cleaning and disinfe... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5989498 | Electron-beam sterilization of biological materials A method for sterilizing collagen containing tissue includes crosslinking the tissue to form a crosslinked biological tissue. The tissue is maintained in a hydrated state. The crosslinked, collagen-containing tissue is sterilized by irradiating the tissue... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5916528 | Method for perfuming conveyances and perfuming article therefor A mixture of an oily fragrance liquid, an oily disinfestant and an organic blowing agent is heated by the heat of the reaction between calcium oxide and water, and the fragrance liquid is atomized by the blowing gas stream and made to adhere to the interi... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5917094 | Acrolein-releasing emulsion homopolymers Acrolein-releasing emulsion homopolymers release acrolein in aqueous systems. They are produced by adding acrolein, at least 95% by weight pure, to a solution of an alkali hydroxide, with the temperature not exceeding 25° C. during the addition, and then... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5868998 | Method for the microaerosol fumigation of newly hatched poultry A method of fumigation which will destroy microorganisms in the environment of hatching and newly hatched poultry whereby a disinfecting solution such as hydrogen peroxide is applied into the environment by a microaerosol. The method significantly reduces... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5843375 | Method for decontamination of a liquid of gaseous environment The present invention provides methods and compositions for inhibiting microbial growth through the use of aromatic aldehydes or alcohols for the purpose of disinfecting contaminated environments. The methods include the step of contacting the unsterile a... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5840251 | Device and method for cleaning, disinfecting and drying an endoscope A portion of the endoscope that has been withdrawn from the human body is inserted into the tubular body of the device and pressurized water, a liquid detergent, a liquid disinfectant and air are sequentially forced through a water injecting pipe, an inle... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5827433 | Control of oilfield biofouling The invention describes a process for controlling contamination of oil production system waters by sessile bacteria, comprising a) addition of a slug dose of a biologically effective amount of a quick-kill biocide, simultaneously with or followed by b) intermi... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5788925 | Method for real time monitoring and control of load sterilization and parametric release The invention is a system and method for real-time monitoring and control of sterilization cycle parameters within a load-simulation device that simulates the same conditions as those within an acceptable standard challenge load to be sterilized. Integrat... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5783146 | Sporicidal compositions, sterlization devices and methods for rapid cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization Compositions, devices, and methods are disclosed for achieving rapid cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization in aqueous solution. A device for reducing surface tension in liquids is also disclosed. An ethoxylated aliphatic amine is disclosed as the cati... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5723498 | Composition capable of releasing acrolein and its use A composition which is capable of releasing acrolein and is easy to handle contains (i) an acetal of acrolein with a C1-6 alcohol with 1 to 4 hydroxyl groups and (ii) an acid soluble therein and chemically compatible with a pKs value... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5685987 | Method for recycling formalin A formalin fluid recycler has a combination triple pipe nozzle for introducing dirty fluid into the recycler and for expelling concentrate and permeate fluid therefrom. Dirty fluid is pumped through a strainer, filtration module and charcoal filter to pur... | 11/11/1997 |
| 5679333 | Formaldehyde-free tissue preservative compositions Formaldehyde-free tissue preservative compositions are useful in the fields of mortuary science and histology. The compositions disinfect and preserve animal (including human) tissues and remains, yet avoid the use of formaldehyde and formalin--potentiall... | 10/21/1997 |
| 5645796 | Process for plasma sterilizing with pulsed antimicrobial agent treatment A process for plasma sterilization in which articles in a sterilizing chamber are taken through at least one combination sterilizing cycle. The articles to be sterilized may include the interior of a vessel or chamber. In that case, the vessel or chamber ... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5622696 | Safe dialdehydes useful as embalming agents A group of dialdehydes is disclosed having an even number of atoms in the shortest backbone chain connecting the two aldehyde groups which are useful as decontaminants, fixatives, preservatives, and embalming agents. Compared to conventional aldehydes hav... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5618664 | Process for simultaneously disinfecting and fixing biological fluids Methods and kits for reducing the transmission of infectious agents contained in biological fluid samples are provided. The methods include contacting the biological sample with a fixative solution containing a fixative present at a concentration sufficie... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5560833 | Method for treating water with acrolein and a device for the performance thereof Stretches of flowing water are doped with acrolein for the purpose of preventing excessive growth of plants and algae. In order to avoid transport of acrolein, acrolein is produced at the site where it is required by deacetalation of an acrolein acetal in... | 10/01/1996 |
| 5494588 | Method and composition for inhibiting growth of microorganisms including peracetic acid and a second organic biocide The present invention provides a composition and method of administering same for inhibiting the growth of microorganisms. The composition of the present invention includes sufficient amounts of a peracetic acid and a second organic biocide. The method of... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5447684 | Sterilization devices, sporicidal compositions, sterilization methods, and devices for reducing surface tension Compositions, devices, and methods are disclosed for achieving rapid sterilization. A device for reducing surface tension in liquids is also disclosed. Both cationic and anionic surfactants are simultaneously present and used with a germicide to accelerat... | 09/05/1995 |
| 5429797 | Safe dialdehydes useful as decontaminants, fixatives, preservatives and embalming agents A group of dialdehydes is disclosed having an even number of atoms in the shortest backbone chain connecting the two aldehyde groups which are useful as decontaminants, fixatives, preservatives, and embalming agents. Compared to conventional aldehydes hav... | 07/04/1995 |
| 5422068 | Radiochemical sterilization Radiochemical sterilization is accomplished by exposing a sterilant gas releasing substrate to an effective gas releasing amount of ionizing radiation and contacting an object to be sterilized with the released sterilant gas. Objects to be sterilized may ... | 06/06/1995 |
| 5401625 | Histological composition for light microscopy A fixative composition for light microscopy including an aqueous solution of glutaraldehyde, trichloroacetic acid, a metallic salt and a surfactant is disclosed.... | 03/28/1995 |
