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Keto acid containing compositions

Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Co
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Filing: 1971-09-03
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Granted: 1974-02-19
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Expires: 1991-09-03
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Abstract

Abstract Improved surfactant and shampoo compositions which have improved solubility and foaming characteristics, which compositions comprise a keto acid in combination with surfactants, brighteners, conditioners, and the like.

Inventors

  • 👤 G Corey

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-07 16:25
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61Q; A61Q5/00; A61Q5/02; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/30; A61K8/33; A61K8/36; A61K8/365; C; C11; C11D; C11D3/00; C11D3/16; C11D3/20; C11D3/2075

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim 26 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein said keto acid is chosen from the group consisting of levulinic acid, glyoxylic acid and pyruvic acid and mixtures thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 18 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein said composition has a pH of from about 3 to about 7.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 12 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the surfactant is diethanolamine lauryl sulfate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 50 words
A detergent composition consisting essentially of from about 50 to 94.5 percent water, from about 5 to about 40 percent detergent selected from the group consisting of ampholytic, nonionic, cationic and anionic surfactants and mixtures thereof and from about 0.5 to 10 percent of a keto acid of the formula
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 12 words
The composition of claim 5, wherein said keto acid is glyoxylic acid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 12 words
The composition of claim 5, wherein said keto acid is pyruvic acid.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 12 words
The composition of claim 5 wherein the keto acid is levulinic acid.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1977-02-18 1977-08-20 1978-02-19 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1981-02-18 1981-08-20 1982-02-19 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1985-02-18 1985-08-20 1986-02-19 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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