Patent ID: 7381751

Claim:
An article having an antimicrobial coating made by (A) applying to an uncoated article an antimicrobial composition that comprises (1) about 5 to about 25 wt % of an antimicrobial formulation that comprises (a) about 40 to about 65 wt % of an antimicrobial material; (b) about 1 to about 55 wt % calcium chelator; (c) about 0.00 1 to about 0.25 wt % pigment; and (d) about 0.5 to about 5 wt % polyethylene oxide; and (2) about 75 to about 95 wt % of a silicone resin; and (3) an optional non-toxic organic solvent; and (B) permitting said coating to form on said uncoated article, whereby said antimicrobial material leaches from said antimicrobial formulation, keeping the surface of said coating free of live bacteria, yeasts, and molds.