Leave-on antimicrobial compositions which provide improved immediate germ reduction
Patent 6217887 Issued on April 17, 2001. Estimated Expiration Date: 
June 1, 2019. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
June 1, 2019. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 2999265 3057467 3398826 3563371 3881210 Medicated skin preparation Personal cleanser with moisturizer Cellular cellulosic material containing a biocide agent and process for preparing same Laminated dual textured treatment pads Premoistened, flushable, disposable and biodegradable wet wipes Inventors
AssigneeApplicationNo. 323531 filed on 06/01/1999US Classes:424/401, Cosmetic, antiperspirant, dentifrice510/119, For human scalp hair, scalp, or wig (e.g., shampoo, etc.)510/131, With halogen, nitrogen, oxygen, or phosphorus containing antiseptic, biocidal, or deodorizing component510/138, For hands510/158, Cream, paste, or gel510/319, With halogen, nitrogen, oxygen, or phosphorus containing antiseptic or biocidal component514/716, Nitrogen containing514/735, Nuclear halogenated514/846, Cleansing cream or lotion514/859, Acne514/941, Polyoxyalkylated compound containing514/942Organic sulfonate, sulfate or sulfite containingExaminersPrimary: Jones, Dwayne C.Assistant: Jagoe, Donna Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesA61K 006/00A61K 031/05 A61K 031/075 A61K 007/075 A61K 007/40 AbstractThe present invention relates to a leave-on antimicrobial composition comprising from about 0.001% to about 5% of an antimicrobial active; from about 0.5% to about 10% of an anionic surfactant; from about 0.1% to about 10% of a proton donating agent, wherein the proton donating agent is such that the composition is essentially free of C4 -C20 alkyl fatty acid; and from about 0% to about 98.85% of water; wherein the composition is adjusted to a pH of from about 3.0 to about 6.0; wherein the leave-on antimicrobial composition has a One-wash Immediate Germ Reduction Index of greater than about 50%; and wherein the leave-on antimicrobial composition has a Mildness Index of greater than 0.3. The invention also encompasses methods for moisturizing skin, reducing germs on the skin, and providing residual effectiveness versus Gram positive bacteria using these products.Other References
Field of SearchBiocides; animal or insect repellents or attractants (e.g., disinfectants, pesticides, etc.)Cosmetic, antiperspirant, dentifrice With organic nitrogen containing compound Hetero ring containing Acne For human scalp hair, scalp, or wig (e.g., shampoo, etc.) With halogen, nitrogen, oxygen, or phosphorus containing antiseptic, biocidal, or deodorizing component For hands Cream, paste, or gel With halogen, nitrogen, oxygen, or phosphorus containing antiseptic or biocidal component | |
