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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 13, 2015
Filed:
Jun. 06, 2008
Shanta M. Modak, River Edge, NJ (US);
Lauserpina A. Caraos, Hollis, NY (US);
Ronald Citron, Blandon, PA (US);
Ingrid Geraldo, New York, NY (US);
Shanta M. Modak, River Edge, NJ (US);
Lauserpina A. Caraos, Hollis, NY (US);
Ronald Citron, Blandon, PA (US);
Ingrid Geraldo, New York, NY (US);
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, New York, NY (US);
Abstract
The present invention relates to methods and compositions for rendering a surface resistant to bio-film formation by a combination of an alkanediol and an antimicrobial agent (and, optionally, an organic hydroxy acid). The invention provides for compositions which may be used to render surfaces bio-film resistant, articles having bio-film resistant surfaces, and methods for their preparation. The present invention may be advantageously applied to medical articles as well as articles used in non-medical contexts, such as child care or food preparation.