Granted Patent B2

US 8,003,616 · App. 10/830,548 · Granted Aug 23, 2011

Abstract

Claims (15)

1. A method of preparing a composition for the treatment of ear infections in animals, said method comprising the steps of:

a. combining the following components in a container, the container having an open end:

i. an antifungal agent;

ii. a steroidal anti-inflammatory agent;

iii. an anhydrous organic acid;

iv. liquid dehydrated alcohol;

v. an antibiotic agent; and

vi. liquid propylene glycol;

b. covering the open end of the container after step a. and before step c.;

c. heating the contents of the container while the container is covered; and

d. following step c, cooling the heated contents of the container while the container is covered.

2. The method of claim 1 wherein the step of covering the open end of the container includes the step of applying an impervious plastic film over the open end of the container prior to said heating step.

3. The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of stirring the contents of the container during said step of heating the contents of the container.

4. The method of claim 3 further comprising the step of stirring the contents of the container during said step of cooling the contents of the container.

5. The method of claim 1 wherein said heating step is performed until the contents of the container has changed from an initial cloudy yellow color to a clear reddish purple color.

Assignments (12)

Continuity (1)