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Grooming aid for hairy animals
Assignee: WF YOUNG Inc 111 LYMAN STREET SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS 01101
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Filing: 1973-10-16
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Granted: 1975-05-13
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Expires: 1993-10-16
Abstract
Abstract A hair polish composition and process is described for improving the gloss or shine of hair and particularly the coats of hairy animals. The hair polish composition comprises a liquid silicone which can be applied to the coat of the animal and subsequently will dry to the desired superior shiny finish.
Inventors
- 👤 Gwendolyn Kay Acquaviva
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 12:57
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/72; A61K8/84; A61K8/89; A61K8/891; A01; A01K; A01K13/00; A01K13/002; A61Q; A61Q5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A METHOOD OF GROOMING THE COATS COVERING THE BODIES OF FOUR-LEGGED ANIMALS TO PROVIDE A SOLID-RESISTNT SURFACE AND IMPROVE THE APPARANCE OF THE COAT WHICH COMPRISES: A. CLEANING THE HAIR OF THE COAT OF THE ANIMAL, B. APPLYING A POLISH CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF WATER AND FROM ABOUT 1 TO ABOUT 40% BY WEIGHT OF AN ALKYL POLYSILOXANE TO THE COAT OF THE ANIMAL, AND C. ALLOWING THE COAT TO DRY TO DEVELOP THE DESIRED SOILRESISTANT POLISHED FINISH ON THE COAT OF THE ANIMAL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A METHOOD OF GROOMING THE COATS COVERING THE BODIES OF FOUR-LEGGED ANIMALS TO PROVIDE A SOLID-RESISTNT SURFACE AND IMPROVE THE APPARANCE OF THE COAT WHICH COMPRISES: A. CLEANING THE HAIR OF THE COAT OF THE ANIMAL, B. APPLYING A POLISH CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF WATER AND FROM ABOUT 1 TO ABOUT 40% BY WEIGHT OF AN ALKYL POLYSILOXANE TO THE COAT OF THE ANIMAL, AND C. ALLOWING THE COAT TO DRY TO DEVELOP THE DESIRED SOILRESISTANT POLISHED FINISH ON THE COAT OF THE ANIMAL.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the cleaning of the hair includes currying and brushing the hair.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the cleaning of the hair includes washing the hair.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the alkyl polysiloxane is a dimethyl polysiloxane having a viscosity before emulsification of between about 350 Cs and 350,000 Cs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the polish includes an insect repellant.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-05-12 | 1978-11-11 | 1979-05-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-12 | 1982-11-11 | 1983-05-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-12 | 1986-11-11 | 1987-05-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |