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Claims for Patent: 6,927,197


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Summary for Patent: 6,927,197
Title: Antibacterial compositions and method of using same
Abstract:Antibacterial solution useful as a cleaning agent suitable for cutaneous use by humans or otherwise which is aqueous based, free of alcohol and surfactants and having a quaternary ammonium compound as its principal antimicrobial agent, a number of moisturizing agents and DMDM Hydantoin serving at least as a preservative.
Inventor(s): Glick; Francine (Livingston, NJ), Puchalski, Jr.; Eugene (Jersey City, NJ)
Assignee: Water Journey Ltd. (Livingston, NJ)
Application Number:09/699,774
Patent Claims:1. An alcohol-free and, surfactant-free and antibacterial composition comprising: (1) from about 0.1 to about 5 weight percent benzalkonium chloride; (2) from about 0.1 to about 2 weight percent DMDM Hydantoin; (3) from about 0.1 to about 5 total weight percent moisturizing agents selected from the group consisting of extracts of aloe vera, lavender and chamomile; and (4) the balance consisting of sterile water.

2. The antibacterial composition of claim 1 wherein: said benzalkonium chloride is present in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 1.5 weight percent of said composition.

3. The antibacterial composition according to claim 1 wherein: said moisturizing agents are present in an amount from about 0.1 to about 5 weight percent of said composition as a group.

4. The antibacterial composition according to claim 1 wherein: said benzalkonium chloride acts as an antibacterial agent in said composition.

5. The antibacterial composition according to claim 1 wherein: said moisturizing agents are selected from the group consisting of extracts of aloe vera and chamomile.

6. A method of cleansing an area of skin comprising: applying to the area of skin to be cleansed an alcohol-free and surfactant-free antibacterial composition comprising: benzalkonium chloride, as an antibacterial agent, present in an amount of from about 0.1 to about 5 weight percent of said composition, DMDM Hydantoin, present in an amount from about 0.1 to about 2 weight percent of said composition, moisturizing agents, selected from the group consisting of extracts of aloe vera, lavender and chamomile, present in an amount from about 0.1 to about 5 weight percent of said composition as a group, and the balance of said composition consisting of sterile water.

7. The method of claim 6 wherein the composition is applied to the skin of a human.

8. The method of claim 6 wherein: the benzalkonium chloride is present in an amount from about 0.5 to about 1.5 weight percent of the solution.

9. The method of claim 8 wherein: the step of applying comprises spraying said antibacterial solution on the area to be cleaned.

10. The method of claim 7 wherein: the step of applying comprises spraying said antibacterial solution on the area to be cleaned.

11. The method of claim 8 wherein: the step of applying comprises wetting a clean cloth with the antibacterial solution and wiping said wet, clean cloth over said area.

12. The method according to claim 7 wherein: the step of applying comprises wetting a clean cloth with the antibacterial solution and wiping said wet, clean cloth over said area.

13. The antibacterial composition according to claim 1 in combination with a medium selected from the group consisting of absorbent gauge, towelette, cloth and other fabric.

14. The antibacterial composition according to claim 1 wherein said moisturizing agents are selected from the group consisting of extracts of aloe vera and lavender.

15. The method of claim 6 wherein said moisturizing agents are selected from the group consisting of extracts of aloe vera and chamomile.

16. The method of claim 6 wherein said moisturizing agents are selected from the group consisting of extracts of comprise aloe vera and lavender.

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