Antimicrobial diapers and wet wipes
US7105177B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/404
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Diapers and wet wipes for cleansing of infants are made anti-bacterial by the inclusion therein of hop acid derivatives, specifically tetrahydroiso-alpha acid and hexahydro-beta acid. These compounds are effective to inhibit the growth of gram-positive bacteria, and specifically chosen to combat Staphylococcus aureus, a primary factor in toxic shock syndrome in infants.
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