Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting – deodorizing – preser – Process disinfecting – preserving – deodorizing – or sterilizing – Process of storage or protection
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-13
2007-03-13
Maier, Leigh C. (Department: 1623)
Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser
Process disinfecting, preserving, deodorizing, or sterilizing
Process of storage or protection
C514S023000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10223480
ABSTRACT:
There is disclosed a method for disrupting biofilm and for inhibiting biofilm formation in an aqueous environment that comprises contacting said environment with an effective amount of D-tagatose.
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Levin Gilbert V.
Lu Yongming
Maier Leigh C.
Roylance Abrams Berdo & Goodman L.L.P.
Spherix Incorporated
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