Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Preparations characterized by special physical form
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-11
2006-04-11
Naff, David M. (Department: 1651)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Preparations characterized by special physical form
C424S093300, C424S093400, C424S093450, C424S093460, C435S174000, C435S243000, C435S252100, C435S252310, C435S252500, C435S252900, C435S822000, C435S832000, C435S859000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07025974
ABSTRACT:
The invention describes compositions and methods for inhibiting microbial infections associated with the use of sanitary products, such as diapers, bandages, sanitary napkins, tampons and the like. The invention comprises providing for use a sanitary product containing an effective amount of a viable non-pathogenic lactic-acid bacteria, such asBacillus coagulans, or an extracellular product thereof, useful for inhibiting growth of parasites and pathogens on the epithelial tissue in contact with the sanitary product during use of the product. The invention also provides for enhancing biodegradation of sanitary products after use and disposal. Also described are methods using the product and systems containing the compositions.
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Farmer Sean
Lefkowitz Andrew R.
Ganeden Biotech Incorporated
Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo P.C.
Naff David M.
Ware Deborah K.
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