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OwnerPeter William Beerse, Kimberly Ann Biedermann +3inventors
InventorsPeter William Beerse, Kimberly Ann Biedermann, Steven Hardy Page, Michael Joseph Mobley, Jeffrey Michael Morgan
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The present invention relates to antimicrobial compositions which provide enhanced immediate as well as residual anti-viral and antibacterial efficacy. The antimicrobial compositions of the present invention provide previously unseen residual effectiveness against Gram negative bacteria, Gram positive bacteria, and viruses, fungi, and improved immediate germ reduction upon use. These compositions comprise: a) a safe and effective amount of a benzoic acid analog; b) a safe and effective amount of a metal salt; and c) a dermatologically acceptable carrier for the acid and salt wherein said composition has a pH of from about 1 to about 7. The invention further relates to methods of use for the present compositions as well as antimicrobial products which incorporate the compositions.
An antimicrobial composition comprising:
An antimicrobial composition comprising:
An antimicrobial personal care kit useful for deactivating bacteria and viruses which cause common colds, respiratory or gastrointestinal illnesses, wherein said kit comprises:
A method of providing residual anti-viral efficacy, said method comprises topically applying to an area in need of such treatment a composition comprising a safe and effective amount of a benzoic acid analog and a dermatologically acceptable carrier and wherein said composition is essentially free of metal salts.
A method of providing residual antibacterial efficacy, wherein said method comprises topically applying to an area in need of such treatment a composition comprising a safe and effective amount of a benzoic acid analog and a dermatologically acceptable carrier and wherein said composition is essentially free of metal salts.
A method of preventing and/or treating a common cold or associated respiratory disease in a mammal where said disease is caused by a rhinovirus, said method comprising topically applying to an area of the mammal which is infected with said rhinovirus a composition comprising a safe and effective amount of a benzoic acid analog and a dermatologically acceptable carrier and wherein said composition is essentially free of metal salts and wherein said area exhibits residual anti-viral activity.
A method of preventing and/or treating bacteria-related diseases in a mammal which result from contact with a bacteria-infected surface, said method comprising topically applying to an area of the mammal which is infected with said bacteria a composition comprising a safe and effective amount of benzoic acid analog and a dermatologically acceptable carrier and wherein said composition is essentially free of metal salts and wherein said area exhibits residual antibacterial activity.
A method of improving the overall health of a mammal by reducing exposure to viruses and/or bacteria, said method comprising the steps of:
A method of reducing absenteeism of persons from school and/or work wherein said absenteeism is caused by bacterial or viral illness, said method comprising;
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