Antimicrobial solution for use with dental appliances
OwnerPatricia M. LoPesio, Lisa A. Zurawinventors
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Abstract
In various aspects, the composition of matter disclosed herein includes an antimicrobial solution. The antimicrobial solution may include deionized water QS, acetic acid, and grapefruit seed extract (GSE) in combination with one another. The GSE may be at a concentration effective to eradicate microorganisms, and the microorganisms may include both Gram-positive microorganisms and Gram-negative microorganisms. This Abstract is presented to meet requirements of 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b) only. This Abstract is not intended to identify key elements of the apparatus and methods disclosed herein or to delineate the scope thereof.
Claims14
A composition of matter, comprising:
- an antimicrobial solution, the antimicrobial solution comprising:
- deionized water QS;
- acetic acid;
- and
- grapefruit seed extract (GSE) at a concentration effective to eradicate microorganisms.
A composition of matter, consisting essentially of:
- deionized water QS;
- grapefruit seed extract (GSE) at a concentration in said composition of matter between about 0.21% by weight and about 1.05% by weight;
- glycerine;
- acetic acid at a concentration in said composition of matter between about 0.2% by weight and about 1.0% by weight;
- sodium acetate as a buffer at a quantity sufficient to maintain a pH of said composition of matter in a range of from a pH of about 6 to a pH of about 4;
- macadamia oil derivative;
- a colorant that is water soluble;
- and
- a flavorant that is water soluble.
A composition of matter, comprising:
- a porous material that comprises at least a portion of a dental appliance and having microorganisms resident within the pores;
- an antimicrobial solution in contact with the porous material including microorganisms resident within the pores, the antimicrobial solution consisting essentially of:
- deionized water;
- grapefruit seed extract (GSE) at a concentration effective to eradicate the microorganisms;
- glycerine;
- acetic acid;
- sodium acetate;
- macadamia oil derivative;
- a colorant that is water soluble;
- and
- a flavorant that is water soluble.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.