Formulation and method for treating wetted surface elements in climate control systems
US6638431B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 3, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S423/14
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A formulation and method to treat and control microbial growth present in the water of climate control systems such as air conditioner air handlers, dehumidifiers, and humidifiers, which formulation can be entrained and dispersed into to living space air. Specifically, a formulation is provided in the form of a tablet or a spray for being applied onto a wetted surface element present in these systems which will effectively control the growth of microbes such as fungus, molds, bacteria, and virus present on the surface for an extended period of time. The formulations include at least two metals, at least two chelating agents, at least one surfactant, and at least one viscosity enhancing compound.
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