The present disclosure relates generally to a deodorizing composition including hydrogen peroxide, present in an amount of no more than 3 wt. %, based on the total weight of the composition; silver ions, present in an amount in the range of 1-1000 ppm, based on the total weight of the composition; and water, present in an amount of at least 90 wt. %, based on the total weight of the composition.
D06M 11/50 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with oxygen, ozone, ozonides, oxides, hydroxides or percompoundsSalts derived from anions with an amphoteric element-oxygen bond with hydrogen peroxide or peroxides of metalsTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with oxygen, ozone, ozonides, oxides, hydroxides or percompoundsSalts derived from anions with an amphoteric element-oxygen bond with persulfuric, permanganic, pernitric, percarbonic acids or their salts
A01N 25/02 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests containing liquids as carriers, diluents or solvents
D06M 11/83 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with metalsTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with metal-generating compounds, e.g. metal carbonylsReduction of metal compounds on textiles
D06M 13/00 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials with non-macromolecular organic compoundsSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment
D06M 16/00 - Biochemical treatment of fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, e.g. enzymatic
D06M 23/06 - Processes in which the treating agent is dispersed in a gas, e.g. aerosols
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Deodorizing Composition Including Hydrogen Peroxide and Silver Ions
The present disclosure relates generally to a deodorizing composition including hydrogen peroxide, present in an amount of no more than 3 wt. %, based on the total weight of the composition; silver ions, present in an amount in the range of 1-1000 ppm, based on the total weight of the composition; and water, present in an amount of at least 90 wt. %, based on the total weight of the composition.
In one aspect, an example article for treating a textile with an antimicrobial agent includes: (a) a nonwoven multicomponent sheet, wherein the nonwoven multicomponent sheet comprises at least two materials; and (b) an antimicrobial agent comprising at least one of a metal ion or quaternary ammonium compound having antimicrobial activity, wherein an efficacious amount of at least one of the metal ion or quaternary ammonium compound transfers to the textile during a laundry cycle.
D06M 11/83 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with metalsTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with metal-generating compounds, e.g. metal carbonylsReduction of metal compounds on textiles
A method for using a portable antimicrobial treatment system is provided. The method comprises: (i) providing water to a dilution reservoir, wherein a first flow controller controls a rate of flow of the water between a water supply and the dilution reservoir, (ii) providing a high ion concentrate to the dilution reservoir, wherein a dosing pump controls a flow rate of the ion concentrate between the metallic ion cartridge and the dilution reservoir; (iii) combining the water and the high ion concentrate into a diluted solution: (iv) providing the diluted solution to at least one application system, wherein a second flow controller control a rate of flow of the diluted solution between the dilution reservoir and the at least one application system; and (v) controlling, by an electronics control module, the first flow controller, the dosing pump, and the second flow controller.
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
Goods & Services
Odor neutralizing preparations containing silver for clothing and textiles; Odor neutralizing sprays containing silver for clothing and textiles for inhibiting bacteria; Antimicrobial sprays containing silver for clothing and textiles for inhibiting bacteria; Odor neutralizing preparations containing silver for treating bacteria in clothing and textiles; Odor neutralizing sprays containing silver for treating bacteria in clothing, fabric, and textiles; Antimicrobial sprays containing silver for treating bacteria in clothing, fabric, and textiles; Odor neutralizing preparations containing silver for use in laundry; Odor neutralizing preparations containing silver for use in laundry to treat bacteria; Antimicrobial laundry additives containing silver for embedding silver into fabrics during laundry cycles for inhibiting microbes; Laundry sheets impregnated with sanitizer in the nature of silver for embedding silver into fabrics for treating microbes in clothing
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SILVER WORKS! POWERED BY SILVER IONS WASHER SHEETS
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
Goods & Services
Odor neutralizing preparations containing silver for clothing and textiles; Odor neutralizing sprays containing silver for clothing and textiles for inhibiting bacteria; Antimicrobial sprays containing silver for clothing and textiles for inhibiting bacteria; Odor neutralizing preparations containing silver for treating bacteria in clothing and textiles; Odor neutralizing sprays containing silver for treating bacteria in clothing, fabric, and textiles; Antimicrobial sprays containing silver for treating bacteria in clothing, fabric, and textiles; Odor neutralizing preparations containing silver for use in laundry; Odor neutralizing preparations containing silver for use in laundry to treat bacteria; Antimicrobial laundry additives containing silver for embedding silver into fabrics during laundry cycles for inhibiting microbes; Laundry sheets impregnated with sanitizer in the nature of silver for embedding silver into fabrics for treating microbes in clothing
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ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR TREATING A TEXTILE WITH AN ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT
In one aspect, an example article for treating a textile with an antimicrobial agent includes: (a) anonwoven multicomponent sheet, wherein the nonwoven multicomponent sheet comprises at least two materials; and (b) an antimicrobial agent comprising at least one of a metal ion or quaternary ammonium compound having antimicrobial activity, wherein an efficacious amount of at least one of the metal ion or quaternary ammonium compound transfers to the textile during a laundry cycle.
A61L 15/46 - Deodorants or malodour counteractants, e.g. to inhibit the formation of ammonia or bacteria
D04H 1/40 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties
A method for using a portable antimicrobial treatment system is provided. The method comprises: (i) providing water to a dilution reservoir, wherein a first flow controller controls a rate of flow of the water between a water supply and the dilution reservoir, (ii) providing a high ion concentrate to the dilution reservoir, wherein a dosing pump controls a flow rate of the ion concentrate between the metallic ion cartridge and the dilution reservoir; (iii) combining the water and the high ion concentrate into a diluted solution: (iv) providing the diluted solution to at least one application system, wherein a second flow controller control a rate of flow of the diluted solution between the dilution reservoir and the at least one application system; and (v) controlling, by an electronics control module, the first flow controller, the dosing pump, and the second flow controller.
A method for using a portable antimicrobial treatment system is provided. The method comprises: (i) providing water to a dilution reservoir, wherein a first flow controller controls a rate of flow of the water between a water supply and the dilution reservoir, (ii) providing a high ion concentrate to the dilution reservoir, wherein a dosing pump controls a flow rate of the ion concentrate between the metallic ion cartridge and the dilution reservoir; (iii) combining the water and the high ion concentrate into a diluted solution: (iv) providing the diluted solution to at least one application system, wherein a second flow controller control a rate of flow of the diluted solution between the dilution reservoir and the at least one application system; and (v) controlling, by an electronics control module, the first flow controller, the dosing pump, and the second flow controller.
According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a method of treating a textile with an antimicrobial agent includes receiving a textile in a washer system. The textile includes an identification tag, which uniquely identifies the textile among a plurality of textiles. The method also includes detecting, in the washer system, the identification tag. The method further includes determining, based on the detected identification tag, one or more parameters for treating the textile with an antimicrobial agent. The antimicrobial agent includes a metallic ion. The method also includes washing the textile with a detergent, and, after washing the textile with the detergent, treating the textile with the antimicrobial agent based on the one or more parameters.
D06M 16/00 - Biochemical treatment of fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, e.g. enzymatic
D06F 35/00 - Washing machines, apparatus, or methods not otherwise provided for
D06F 34/18 - Condition of the laundry, e.g. nature or weight
D06M 11/83 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with metalsTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with metal-generating compounds, e.g. metal carbonylsReduction of metal compounds on textiles
An antimicrobial supply system employs a process water supply and incorporates a metallic ion supply connected to the process water supply to provide a high ion concentrate to an output. A dilution reservoir is connected to the metallic ion supply output and has an input from the process water supply. A pump is connected to an output of the reservoir. A manifold connected to the pump provides a dilute concentrate to at least one washing system and a recirculation loop to the dilution reservoir for enhanced mixing of the dilute concentrate. An electronics control module is connected to a first flow controller between the process water supply and the metallic ion supply and a second flow controller between the metallic ion supply and the reservoir for dilution control establishing a desired metallic ion concentration.
According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a method of treating a textile with an antimicrobial agent over a plurality of laundry cycles each including a wash cycle and a treatment cycle is described. The method includes (a) receiving a textile in a wash system for a first laundry cycle, (b) initiating a wash cycle comprising a detergent, (c) initiating a post-detergent treatment cycle comprising dosing the textile with a solution having a predetermined concentration of an antimicrobial agent that comprises a metallic ion, and (c) repeating steps (a)-(c) for each of a plurality of additional laundry cycles. The predetermined concentration is insufficient to achieve a predetermined antimicrobial efficacy for the textile due to the first laundry cycle alone but sufficient to achieve the predetermined antimicrobial efficacy for the textile due to a combination of the first laundry cycle and one or more of the plurality of additional laundry cycles.
Cartridges and systems for delivering solutions to textiles. In various aspects, the cartridge may include (i) a concentrate chamber that stores a concentrate solution and comprising an outlet, (ii) a dilution chamber comprising an inlet for receiving the concentrate solution from the concentrate chamber, and outlet for dispensing a diluted solution, and (iii) a mechanical portion comprising one or more pumps for delivering the concentrate solution to the dilution chamber and for dispensing the diluted solution. Delivery systems using the cartridge are described.
A61L 2/16 - Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lensesAccessories therefor using chemical substances
Cartridges and systems for delivering solutions to textiles. In various aspects, the cartridge may include (i) a concentrate chamber that stores a concentrate solution and comprising an outlet, (ii) a dilution chamber comprising an inlet for receiving the concentrate solution from the concentrate chamber, and outlet for dispensing a diluted solution, and (iii) a mechanical portion comprising one or more pumps for delivering the concentrate solution to the dilution chamber and for dispensing the diluted solution. Delivery systems using the cartridge are described.
A61L 2/00 - Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lensesAccessories therefor
A61L 2/16 - Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lensesAccessories therefor using chemical substances
B01F 3/08 - Mixing, e.g. dispersing, emulsifying, according to the phases to be mixed liquids with liquids; Emulsifying
B01F 15/04 - Forming a predetermined ratio of the substances to be mixed
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Dispensing of metal ions into batch laundry washers and dryers
Articles, compositions, and methods for treating textiles and other materials with an antimicrobial compound during laundry and/or drying cycles are described. The articles and compositions include a metal ion having antimicrobial efficacy. Methods include the use of the articles and compositions in laundry and/or drying cycles to provide antimicrobial treatment of the textiles and materials.
D06M 11/83 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with metalsTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with metal-generating compounds, e.g. metal carbonylsReduction of metal compounds on textiles
Articles and methods for treating textiles and other materials with an antimicrobial compound during laundry and/or drying cycles. The articles include a porous substrate and a core composition that is releasably associated with the substrate and that includes a metal ion having antimicrobial activity. Methods include the use of the articles in laundry and/or drying cycles to provide antimicrobial treatment of the textiles and materials.
A61L 2/16 - Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lensesAccessories therefor using chemical substances
D06M 16/00 - Biochemical treatment of fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, e.g. enzymatic
D06M 11/00 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising
An antimicrobial supply system employs a process water supply and incorporates a metallic ion supply connected to the process water supply to provide a high ion concentrate to an output. A dilution reservoir is connected to the metallic ion supply output and has an input from the process water supply. A pump is connected to an output of the reservoir. A manifold connected to the pump provides a dilute concentrate to at least one washing system. An electronics control module is connected to a first flow controller between the process water supply and the metallic ion supply and a second flow controller between the metallic ion supply and the reservoir for dilution control establishing a desired metallic ion concentration.
According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a method of treating a textile with an antimicrobial agent includes receiving a textile in a washer system. The textile includes an identification tag, which uniquely identifies the textile among a plurality of textiles. The method also includes detecting, in the washer system, the identification tag. The method further includes determining, based on the detected identification tag, one or more parameters for treating the textile with an antimicrobial agent. The antimicrobial agent includes a metallic ion. The method also includes washing the textile with a detergent, and, after washing the textile with the detergent, treating the textile with the antimicrobial agent based on the one or more parameters.
According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a method of treating a textile with an antimicrobial agent includes receiving a textile in a washer system. The textile includes an identification tag, which uniquely identifies the textile among a plurality of textiles. The method also includes detecting, in the washer system, the identification tag. The method further includes determining, based on the detected identification tag, one or more parameters for treating the textile with an antimicrobial agent. The antimicrobial agent includes a metallic ion. The method also includes washing the textile with a detergent, and, after washing the textile with the detergent, treating the textile with the antimicrobial agent based on the one or more parameters.
According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a method of treating a textile with an antimicrobial agent includes receiving a textile in a washer system. The textile includes an identification tag, which uniquely identifies the textile among a plurality of textiles. The method also includes detecting, in the washer system, the identification tag. The method further includes determining, based on the detected identification tag, one or more parameters for treating the textile with an antimicrobial agent. The antimicrobial agent includes a metallic ion. The method also includes washing the textile with a detergent, and, after washing the textile with the detergent, treating the textile with the antimicrobial agent based on the one or more parameters.
D06M 11/83 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with metalsTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with metal-generating compounds, e.g. metal carbonylsReduction of metal compounds on textiles
D06M 16/00 - Biochemical treatment of fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, e.g. enzymatic
D06F 35/00 - Washing machines, apparatus, or methods not otherwise provided for
According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a method of treating a textile with an antimicrobial agent over a plurality of laundry cycles each including a wash cycle and a treatment cycle. The method includes (a) receiving a textile in a wash system for a first laundry cycle, (b) initiating a wash cycle comprising a detergent, (c) initiating a post-detergent treatment cycle comprising dosing the textile with a solution having a predetermined concentration of an antimicrobial agent that comprises a metallic ion, and (c) repeating steps (a)-(c) for each of a plurality of additional laundry cycles. The predetermined concentration is insufficient to achieve a predetermined antimicrobial efficacy for the textile due to the first laundry cycle alone but sufficient to achieve the predetermined antimicrobial efficacy for the textile due to a combination of the first laundry cycle and one or more of the plurality of additional laundry cycles.
Articles, compositions, and methods for treating textiles and other materials with an antimicrobial compound during laundry and/or drying cycles. The articles and compositions include a metal ion having antimicrobial efficacy. Methods include the use of the articles and compositions in laundry and/or drying cycles to provide antimicrobial treatment of the textiles and materials.
An antimicrobial supply system employs a process water supply and incorporates a metallic ion supply connected to the process water supply to provide a high ion concentrate to an output. A dilution reservoir is connected to the metallic ion supply output and has an input from the process water supply. A pump is connected to an output of the reservoir. A manifold connected to the pump provides a dilute concentrate to at least one washing system. An electronics control module is connected to a first flow controller between the process water supply and the metallic ion supply and a second flow controller between the metallic ion supply and the reservoir for dilution control establishing a desired metallic ion concentration.
Articles and methods for treating textiles and other materials with an antimicrobial compound during laundry and/or drying cycles. The articles include a porous substrate and a core composition that is releasably associated with the substrate and that includes a metal ion having antimicrobial activity. Methods include the use of the articles in laundry and/or drying cycles to provide antimicrobial treatment of the textiles and materials.
A01N 59/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing elements or inorganic compounds
A61L 2/00 - Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lensesAccessories therefor
A61L 2/16 - Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lensesAccessories therefor using chemical substances
A61L 2/238 - Metals or alloys, e.g. oligodynamic metals
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Goods & Services
antimicrobial laundry additives containing silver for use during laundry cycles power-operated antimicrobial laundry additive dispenser adapted for use with laundry washing machines
According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a method of treating a textile with an antimicrobial agent over a plurality of laundry cycles each including a wash cycle and a treatment cycle. The method includes (a) receiving a textile in a wash system for a first laundry cycle, (b) initiating a wash cycle comprising a detergent, (c) initiating a post-detergent treatment cycle comprising dosing the textile with a solution having a predetermined concentration of an antimicrobial agent that comprises a metallic ion, and (c) repeating steps (a)-(c) for each of a plurality of additional laundry cycles. The predetermined concentration is insufficient to maintain a predetermined antimicrobial efficacy for the textile due to the first laundry cycle alone but sufficient to maintain the predetermined antimicrobial efficacy for the textile due to a combination of the first laundry cycle and one or more of the plurality of additional laundry cycles.
D06L 1/20 - Dry-cleaning or washing fibres, filaments, threads, yarns, fabrics, feathers or made-up fibrous goods using aqueous solvents combined with mechanical means
D06M 23/10 - Processes in which the treating agent is dissolved or dispersed in organic solventsProcesses for the recovery of organic solvents thereof
An antimicrobial supply system employs a process water supply and incorporates a metallic ion supply connected to the process water supply to provide a high ion concentrate to an output. A dilution reservoir is connected to the metallic ion supply output and has an input from the process water supply. A pump is connected to an output of the reservoir. A manifold connected to the pump provides a dilute concentrate to at least one washing system and a recirculation loop to the dilution reservoir for enhanced mixing of the dilute concentrate. An electronics control module is connected to a first flow controller between the process water supply and the metallic ion supply and a second flow controller between the metallic ion supply and the reservoir for dilution control establishing a desired metallic ion concentration.
An antimicrobial supply system employs a process water supply (16) and incorporates a metallic ion supply (22) to provide a high ion concentrate to an output, A dilution reservoir (14) is connected to the metallic ion supply output and has an input from the process water supply. A pump (26) is connected to an output of the reservoir. A manifold (28) connected to the pump provides a dilute concentrate to at least one washing system. An electronics control module (44) is connected to a first flow controller (18) between the process water supply and the reservoir and a pump (72) between the metallic ion supply and the reservoir for dilution control establishing a desired metallic ion concentration.
A61L 15/18 - Bandages, dressings or absorbent pads for physiological fluids such as urine or blood, e.g. sanitary towels, tampons containing inorganic materials
A61L 15/46 - Deodorants or malodour counteractants, e.g. to inhibit the formation of ammonia or bacteria
B32B 27/04 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as impregnant, bonding, or embedding substance
An antimicrobial supply system employs a process water supply (16) and incorporates a metallic ion supply (22) to provide a high ion concentrate to an output. A dilution reservoir (14) is connected to the metallic ion supply output and has an input from the process water supply. A pump (26) is connected to an output of the reservoir. A manifold (28) connected to the pump provides a dilute concentrate to at least one washing system. An electronics control module (44) is connected to a first flow controller (18) between the process water supply and the reservoir and a pump (72) between the metallic ion supply and the reservoir for dilution control establishing a desired metallic ion concentration.
An antimicrobial supply system employs a process water supply and incorporates a metallic ion supply connected to the process water supply to provide a high ion concentrate to an output. A dilution reservoir is connected to the metallic ion supply output and has an input from the process water supply. A pump is connected to an output of the reservoir. A manifold connected to the pump provides a dilute concentrate to at least one washing system. An electronics control module is connected to a first flow controller between the process water supply and the metallic ion supply and a second flow controller between the metallic ion supply and the reservoir for dilution control establishing a desired metallic ion concentration.
An antimicrobial supply system employs a process water supply and incorporates a metallic ion supply connected to the process water supply to provide a high ion concentrate to an output. A dilution reservoir is connected to the metallic ion supply output and has an input from the process water supply. A pump is connected to an output of the reservoir. A manifold connected to the pump provides a dilute concentrate to at least one washing system. An electronics control module is connected to a first flow controller between the process water supply and the metallic ion supply and a second flow controller between the metallic ion supply and the reservoir for dilution control establishing a desired metallic ion concentration.
An antimicrobial supply system employs a process water supply and incorporates a metallic ion supply connected to the process water supply to provide a high ion concentrate to an output. A dilution reservoir is connected to the metallic ion supply output and has an input from the process water supply. A pump is connected to an output of the reservoir. A manifold connected to the pump provides a dilute concentrate to at least one washing system and a recirculation loop to the dilution reservoir for enhanced mixing of the dilute concentrate. An electronics control module is connected to a first flow controller between the process water supply and the metallic ion supply and a second flow controller between the metallic ion supply and the reservoir for dilution control establishing a desired metallic ion concentration.
Under electronic monitoring and control, fluids flow into a fluid diffusion device 9 to form a fluid combination. The fluid combination has corrosive properties as it flows into an anti-microbial canister 8 housing a roll 4 of anti-microbial metallic coated substrate 1, support frame 2, and porous body 3. The fluid combination corrodes the anti-microbial metallic coated substrate 1 located inside the anti-microbial canister 8. Upon exiting the anti-microbial canister 8, the fluid combination contains dissolved metal and is a liquid anti-microbial agent. Monitors throughout the system ensure the anti-microbial agent is being produced at the desired level and rate as it exits into its application.
A61L 2/16 - Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lensesAccessories therefor using chemical substances
A61L 2/238 - Metals or alloys, e.g. oligodynamic metals
A61L 2/24 - Apparatus using programmed or automatic operation
