US3932604A
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Humectant sweetener
Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Co
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Filing: 1974-03-11
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Granted: 1976-01-13
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Expires: 1994-03-11
Abstract
Abstract A dentifrice which contains a non-cariongenic humectant sweetener. The dentifrice contains non-cariogenic xylitol which has the sweetening strength of sucrose and which also serves as a humectant.
Inventors
- 👤 Jordan B. Barth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:52
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61Q; A61Q11/00; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/30; A61K8/33; A61K8/34; A61K8/345
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
34 words
A dental cream requiring a humectant, said humectant consisting essentially of at least about 15% by weight of xylitol, effective, as sole humectant, to prevent orifice plugging when said cream is left uncapped overnight.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
34 words
A dental cream requiring a humectant, said humectant consisting essentially of at least about 15% by weight of xylitol, effective, as sole humectant, to prevent orifice plugging when said cream is left uncapped overnight.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The composition claimed in claim 1 wherein the xylitol content is from about 15 to about 60% by weight.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The composition claimed in claim 1 wherein the xylitol content is from about 15 to about 25% by weight.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The composition claimed in claim 1 wherein there is present abrasive material and detergent.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The composition claimed in claim 2 wherein there is present abrasive material and detergent.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The composition claimed in claim 3 wherein there is present an additional sweetening agent and a flavor material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The composition claimed in claim 1 wherein said xylitol is the sole sweetening agent.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
11 words
The composition claimed in claim 7 additionally containing a non-bitter flavor.
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) | 1979-01-12 | 1979-07-14 | 1980-01-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-01-12 | 1983-07-14 | 1984-01-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-01-12 | 1987-07-14 | 1988-01-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |