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Article impregnated with skin-care formulations
Assignee: Procter and Gamble Co
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Filing: 1974-06-13
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Granted: 1975-07-29
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Expires: 1994-06-13
Abstract
Abstract An article is provided which may be in the form of an article of apparel, such as a glove, or a topical applicator for use in applying a therapeutic substance to the skin, which article is impregnated with the oil phase of a cream formulation. The oil phase impregnant is in the form of a non-oily solid which upon addition of water or moisture thereto is activated to form a cream.
Inventors
- 👤 Gilbert Buchalter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 06:05
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/05; A41D13/11; A41D19/00; A45; A45D; A45D44/00; A61; A61K; A61K47/00; A61K47/06; A61K9/00; A61K9/0012; A61K9/0014; A61M; A61M35/00; A41D2400/00; A41D2400/32; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 28
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
AN ARTICLE TO PLACE IN CONTACT WITH THE BODY FOR USE IN APPLYING A COSMETIC OR THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANCE TO THE SKIN, COMPRISING A SUBSTRATE AND A THERAPEUTIC OR COSMETIC COMPOSITION CARRIED BY SAID SUBSTRATE AND COMPRISING THE OIL PHASE OF A CREAM FORMULATION, SAID OUL PHASE BEING A DRY EMULSIFIABLE SOLID, WHICH UPON ADDITION OF MOISTURE THERETO FORMS AN OIL IN WATER OR WATER IN OIL EULSION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
AN ARTICLE TO PLACE IN CONTACT WITH THE BODY FOR USE IN APPLYING A COSMETIC OR THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANCE TO THE SKIN, COMPRISING A SUBSTRATE AND A THERAPEUTIC OR COSMETIC COMPOSITION CARRIED BY SAID SUBSTRATE AND COMPRISING THE OIL PHASE OF A CREAM FORMULATION, SAID OUL PHASE BEING A DRY EMULSIFIABLE SOLID, WHICH UPON ADDITION OF MOISTURE THERETO FORMS AN OIL IN WATER OR WATER IN OIL EULSION.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The article of claim 1 wherein said oil phase comprises an oily material and an emulsifier.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The article of claim 2 wherein said oily material is selected from the group consisting of mineral oil, paraffin, petrolatum, vegetable oil, linseed oil, olive oil and isopropyl palmitate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
109 words
The article of claim 2 wherein said emulsifier is selected from the group consisting of cetyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol ether complexes of higher fatty alcohols, fatty acid soaps of organic bases selected from the group consisting of triethanolamine oleate, triisopropyl amine laurate, monoethyl amine stearate and diethyl amine palmitate, surface active agents selected from the group consisting of long chain fatty acid partial esters of a hexitol anhydride, and a polyoxyalkylene derivative of a long chain fatty acid monoester of a glycol, wherein the fatty acid contains 6 to 18 carbons, Soaps of aliphatic acids, alkyl aryl sulfonates, alkyl aryl polyether sulfonates, fatty alcohol sulfates and sulfonated aliphatic compounds.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The article of claim 2 wherein said oily material comprises mineral oil and said emulsifier comprises a polyethylene glycol ether complex of higher alcohols.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The article of claim 5 wherein said oil phase further includes cetyl alcohol.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The article of claim 2 wherein said oil phase comprises, in addition one or more emollients, dyes, perfumes and/or pharmaceuticals.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The article of claim 1 wherein said substrate comprises a woven or non-woven material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
11 words
The article of claim 1 wherein said substrate comprises a tissue.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
12 words
The article of claim 1 wherein said substrate comprises a face mask.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
11 words
The article of claim 1 wherein said substrate comprises a shoe.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
12 words
The article of claim 1 wherein said substrate comprises a foot slipper.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
11 words
The article of claim 1 wherein said substrate comprises a diaper.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
11 words
The article of claim 1 wherein said substrate comprises a bandage.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
11 words
The article of claim 1 wherein said substrate comprises a glove.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
12 words
The article of claim 1 wherein said substrate comprises a diaper liner.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
12 words
The article of claim 1 wherein said substrate comprises a sanitary napkin.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
12 words
The article of claim 1 wherein said substrate is a paper tissue.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
11 words
The article of claim 1 wherein said substrate is a towel.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
12 words
The article of claim 1 wherein said substrate is a paper towel.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
113 words
A method of manufacturing an article for use in applying a therapeutic or cosmetic substance to the skin, comprising providing a substrate and a therapeutic or cosmetic composition carried by said substrate, said composition comprising the oil phase of a cream formulation in the form of a dry solid, said solid comprising an oily material and one or more emulsifiers, wherein said therapeutic or cosmetic composition is formed by mixing together the oily material and emulsifiers while each material is in a liquid state to form a non-aqueous substantially homogeneous mixture, and while said mixture is in liquid form, applying the mixture to the substrate, and converting the mixture to a non-oily solid.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
113 words
A method of manufacturing an article for use in applying a therapeutic or cosmetic substance to the skin, comprising providing a substrate and a therapeutic or cosmetic composition carried by said substrate, said composition comprising the oil phase of a cream formulation in the form of a dry solid, said solid comprising an oily material and one or more emulsifiers, wherein said therapeutic or cosmetic composition is formed by mixing together the oily material and emulsifiers while each material is in a liquid state to form a non-aqueous substantially homogeneous mixture, and while said mixture is in liquid form, applying the mixture to the substrate, and converting the mixture to a non-oily solid.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method in accordance with claim 21 wherein the oily material and emulsifiers are heated to form an all liquid mixture.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method in accordance with claim 22 wherein the liquid mixture is converted to a solid by cooling.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method in accordance with claim 21 wherein the oily material and emulsifiers are mixed together in the presence of a solvent causes the oily material and emulsifiers to form a liquid mixture.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method in accordance with claim 24 wherein the liquid mixture of the oily material and emulsifiers is converted to a solid by removing the solvent from the mixture.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 22 wherein the oily material and emulsifiers are heated to at least the melting point of the highest melting component.
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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) | 1978-07-28 | 1979-01-27 | 1979-07-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-28 | 1983-01-27 | 1983-07-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-28 | 1987-01-27 | 1987-07-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |