Broad spectrum microbicidal and spermicidal compositions, devices, and methods
AssigneeThe Pennsylvania State University
InventorsMary K. Howett, John W. Krieder
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Abstract
Microbicidal and spermicidal devices, methods, and compositions containing sodium dodecyl sulfate or related anionic surfactants as active ingredients for the prevention and control of pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease, including conditions caused by non-enveloped viruses such as human papilloma virus.
Claims14
A nursing bottle, comprising:
- a container having a body portion for containing breast milk and a cap portion;
- a nipple member extending from said container and adapted for insertion into the mouth of a human or other mammal;
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- a microbicidal composition comprising a compound selected from the group consisting of sodium dodecyl sulfate, lithium dodecyl sulfate, lauric acid and salts thereof in a sufficient amount to attain a virucidal effect against a non-enveloped virus, wherein said microbicidal composition is disposed within said nursing bottle so as to contact said milk.
A container for holding or transporting a biological fluid, comprising a solid wall having an inner surface for retaining a biological fluid, said inner surface having attached thereto a microbicidal composition so as to contact with said biological fluid and comprising a compound selected from the group consisting of sodium dodecyl sulfate, lithium dodecyl sulfate, lauric acid and salts thereof in a sufficient amount to attain a virucidal effect against a non-enveloped virus in said fluid.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.