US Patent

US7422388 — Applicator for coloring antiseptic

Method of Use · Assigned to Allegiance Corp · Expires 2027-04-25 · 1y remaining

Vulnerability score 85/100 Vulnerable — likely target for IPR or design-around

What this patent protects

This patent protects an applicator for coloring antiseptic solutions by transferring colorant to the antiseptic as it flows through a porous element.

USPTO Abstract

Applicators and a method of coloring antiseptics are provided. More specifically, in one embodiment, an applicator having a flexible hollow body containing antiseptic to be applied is provided. The applicator also has a porous element containing colorant positioned such that the antiseptic flows through the porous element containing colorant. Colorant is transferred to the antiseptic as it flows through the porous element. The resulting colored solution may be applied to the desired surface.

Drugs covered by this patent

FDA Patent Use Codes

When a patent is method-of-use, FDA lists it once per applicable indication ("U-code"). Each U-code carves out a specific therapeutic use that generic filers must either license or design around.

CodeDescriptionDrug
U-1397 — chlorhexidine-gluconate
U-1397 — chlorhexidine-gluconate
U-1397 — chlorhexidine-gluconate

Patent Metadata

Patent number
US7422388
Jurisdiction
US
Classification
Method of Use
Expires
2027-04-25
Drug substance claim
No
Drug product claim
Yes
Assignee
Allegiance Corp
Source
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