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Skin moisturizer

Assignee: General Foods Corp
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Filing: 1974-01-11
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Granted: 1976-01-13
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Expires: 1994-01-11
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Abstract

Abstract Disclosed is a skin moisturizing composition capable of providing a super-moisturizing effect over extended periods of time. The composition comprises a water-in-oil emulsion containing an amount of a di-alkali metal salt of N-acetyl glutamic acid which is effective to provide a super-moisturizing effect when applied to the skin.

Inventors

  • 👤 Herman H. Friedman
  • 👤 Linda K. Halik
  • 👤 Milton H. Schwarz

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-31 21:42
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61Q; A61Q19/00; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/02; A61K8/04; A61K8/06; A61K8/064; A61K8/18; A61K8/30; A61K8/40; A61K8/44

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim 35 words
A moisturizing cosmetic composition which comprises a stable water-in-oil emulsion and an amount of a di-sodium or di-potassium salt of N-acetylglutamic acid which is effective to provide a super-moisturizing effect when applied to the skin.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 35 words
A moisturizing cosmetic composition which comprises a stable water-in-oil emulsion and an amount of a di-sodium or di-potassium salt of N-acetylglutamic acid which is effective to provide a super-moisturizing effect when applied to the skin.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 14 words
A moisturizing cosmetic composition according to claim 1 wherein the alkali metal is potassium.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 19 words
A moisturizing cosmetic composition according to claim 1 which further comprises as an emulsifier lime water and stearic acid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 30 words
A moisturizing cosmetic composition according to claim 1 wherein the dipotassium salt of N-acetylglutamic acid is present in an amount of greater than 1 percent by weight of the composition.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 32 words
A moisturizing cosmetic composition according to claim 4 wherein the dipotassium salt of N-acetylglutamic acid is present in an amount of from about 2% to about 5% by weight of the composition.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 27 words
A moisturizing cosmetic composition according to claim 5 wherein the water is present in the emulsion at a water-to-oil ratio of from about 1:2 to about 3:1.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 19 words
A moisturizing cosmetic composition according to claim 6 which further includes as an emulsifier lime water and stearic acid.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 32 words
A moisturizing cosmetic composition according to claim 7 wherein the dipotassium salt of N-acetylglutamic acid is present in an amount of from about 2.5% to about 3.5% by weight of the composition.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 41 words
A moisturizing cosmetic composition according to claim 8 wherein the water is present in the emulsion at a water-to-oil ratio of from about 1:1 to about 2:1, and which further comprises as an emulsifier for the combination of beeswax and borax.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

US3274063A Cited
US3016334A Cited
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FR1485602A Cited
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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) 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

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