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Cleansing and distinfecting compositions, including bleaching agents, and sponges and other applicators incorporating the same
Assignee: Sterilex Corp
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Filing: 1987-08-19
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Granted: 1989-07-11
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Expires: 2007-08-19
Abstract
Abstract A cleansing and disinfecting composition comprising an alkaline per-salt and a positively charged phase-transfer agent and absorbent materials, such as sponges, impregnated therewith. The composition preferably also contains one or more surfactants. The alkaline per-salt is an alkaline water-soluble salt having hydrogen peroxide of crystallization. The positively charged phase-transfer agent is preferably a quaternary ammonium salt. The composition may be formulated as a cream, a bulk powder, a solution or tablets. It ay also be incorporated in wipes, sponges and brushes. In one embodiment, one surface of the impregnated sponge is an abrasive material. The compositions of this invention find utility in health care, as disinfectants in surgical applications, and as cleansing and decontaminating agents. Specific uses include skin cleansing and disinfecting, treatment for exposure to toxic plants such as poison ivy, treatment for exposure to industrial and agricultural chemicals such as herbicides and pesticides, and cleansing and disinfecting surfaces and sensitive equipment. The impregnated sponges may be stored indefinitely and activated by the addition of water. They are adapted to being dispensed for on-the-spot use as stain or spot removers and may include bleaching or whitening agents.
Inventors
- 👤 David N. Kramer
- 👤 Philip A. Snow
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
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2026-11-09 22:27
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61Q; A61Q17/00; A61Q17/005; A01; A01N; A01N59/00; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/02; A61K8/0208; A61K8/18; A61K8/19; A61K8/22; A61K8/23; A61K8/24; A61K8/25; A61K8/26; A61K8/30; A61K8/33; A61K8/39; A61K8/40; A61K8/41; A61K8/416; A61K8/46; A61K8/463; A61K8/466; A61K8/55; A61K8/72; A61K8/84; A61K8/86; A61K8/90; A61L; A61L2/00; A61L2/16; A61L2/18; A61Q19/00; A61Q19/10; C; C11; C11D; C11D17/00; C11D17/04; C11D17/049; C11D3/00; C11D3/39; C11D3/3942; C11D3/3947; C11D3/48
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 28
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
A sponge impregnated with a cleansing and disinfecting composition, wherein said composition is dry and water activated and comprises an alkaline water-soluble salt having hydrogen peroxide of crystallization, a positively charged phase transfer agent wherein said water-soluble salt is selected from the group consisting of percarbonates, persilicates, perbonates and pyrophosphates, and wherein said phase-transfer agent is selected from the group consisting of quaternary ammonium salts, phosphonium salts and sufonium salts, and a surfactant.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
73 words
A sponge impregnated with a cleansing and disinfecting composition, wherein said composition is dry and water activated and comprises an alkaline water-soluble salt having hydrogen peroxide of crystallization, a positively charged phase transfer agent wherein said water-soluble salt is selected from the group consisting of percarbonates, persilicates, perbonates and pyrophosphates, and wherein said phase-transfer agent is selected from the group consisting of quaternary ammonium salts, phosphonium salts and sufonium salts, and a surfactant.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The impregnated sponge of claim 1, wherein said surfactant is selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The impregnated sponge of claim 2, wherein said alkaline water-soluble salt having hydrogen peroxide of crystallization is sodium percarbonate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The impregnated sponge of claim 3, wherein said positively charged phase-transfer agent is a quaternary ammonium salt having hydrocarbyl groups totaling approximately 6 to approximately 30 carbons on the quaternary nitrogen.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
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The impregnated sponge of claim 4, wherein said quaternary ammonium salt has hydrocarbyl groups totaling approximately 8 to approximately 25 carbons on the quaternary nitrogen.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
The impregnated sponge of claim 5, wherein said cleansing and disinfecting composition comprises approximately 10% to 90% by weight of sodium percarbonate, a fraction of a percent to approximately 30% by weight of said quaternary ammonium salt, and approximately 1% to 20% by weight of surfactant.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
The impregnated sponge of claim 6, wherein said cleansing and disinfecting composition comprises approximately 20% to 77% by weight of sodium percarbonate, approximately 1% to 23% by weight of said quaternary ammonium salt, and approximately 1.0% to 15.1% by weight of said surfactant.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The impregnated sponge of claim 7, wherein said surfactant is selected from the group consisting of a linear alkoxylate, an alkylphenol ethoxylate, sodium lauryl sulfate, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
62 words
The impregnated sponge of claim 3, wherein two of the hydrocarbyl groups on the quaternary nitrogen are selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups of one to about three carbons, aralkyl groups, and combinations thereof; and the remaining two hydrocarbyl groups are long chain aliphatic groups such that the total carbons on said nitrogen are not in excess of about thirty.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
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The impregnated sponge of claim 9, wherein the total carbons on said nitrogen are not in excess of about twenty-five.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
The impregnated sponge of claim 8, wherein said quaternary ammonium salt is selected from the group consisting of didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, tetradecyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride, tetrabutyl ammonium hydrogen sulfate, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
A surgical sponge impregnated with a cleansing and disinfecting composition, wherein said composition comprises sodium percarbonate, tetradecyl dimethyl ammonuim chloride and an alkylphenol ethoxylate.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
A surgical sponge impregnated with a cleansing and disinfecting composition, wherein said composition comprises sodium percarbonate, tetradecyl dimethyl ammonuim chloride and an alkylphenol ethoxylate.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
The impregnated sponge of claim 1, wherein one surface thereof is comprised of kaolinite, attapulgite, bentonite and mixtures thereof, a porous abrasive and activating material.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
The impregnated sponge of claim 1, wherein one surface thereof is comprised of kaolinite, attapulgite, bentonite and mixtures thereof, a porous abrasive and activating material.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
The impregnated sponge of claim 1, wherein one surface thereof is comprised of kaolinite, attapulgite, bentonite and mixtures thereof, a porous abrasive and activating material.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
25 words
The impregnated sponge of claim 1, wherein one surface thereof is comprised of kaolinite, attapulgite, bentonite and mixtures thereof, a porous abrasive and activating material.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
25 words
The impregnated sponge of claim 2, wherein one surface thereof is comprised of kaolinite, attapulgite, bentonite and mixtures thereof, a porous abrasive and activating material.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
25 words
The impregnated sponge of claim 3, wherein one surface thereof is comprised of kaolinite, attapulgite, bentonite and mixtures thereof, a porous abrasive and activating material.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
25 words
The impregnated sponge of claim 4, wherein one surface thereof is comprised of kaolinite, attapulgite, bentonite and mixtures thereof, a porous abrasive and activating material.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
25 words
The impregnated sponge of claim 5, wherein one surface thereof is comprised of kaolinite, attapulgite, bentonite and mixtures thereof, a porous abrasive and activating material.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
25 words
The impregnated sponge of claim 6, wherein one surface thereof is comprised of kaolinite, attapulgite, bentonite and mixtures thereof, a porous abrasive and activating material.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
25 words
The impregnated sponge of claim 7, wherein one surface thereof is comprised of kaolinite, attapulgite, bentonite and mixtures thereof, a porous abrasive and activating material.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
25 words
The impregnated sponge of claim 8, wherein one surface thereof is comprised of kaolinite, attapulgite, bentonite and mixtures thereof, a porous abrasive and activating material.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
25 words
The impregnated sponge of claim 9, wherein one surface thereof is comprised of kaolinite, attapulgite, bentonite and mixtures thereof, a porous abrasive and activating material.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
25 words
The impregnated sponge of claim 10, wherein one surface thereof is comprised of kaolinite, attapulgite, bentonite and mixtures thereof, a porous abrasive and activating material.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
25 words
The impregnated sponge of claim 11, wherein one surface thereof is comprised of kaolinite, attapulgite, bentonite and mixtures thereof, a porous abrasive and activating material.
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