US3978207A
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Pressed powder cosmetic composition
Assignee: Revlon Consumer Products LLC
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Filing: 1975-03-21
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Granted: 1976-08-31
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Expires: 1995-03-21
Abstract
Abstract Compositions of nacreous materials suitable for compression into pressed cakes for use in cosmetics are obtained by mixing 3 to 9 parts of a nacreous material, such as mica, with 1 to 5 parts of a binder oil such as a liquid lanolin absorption base.
Inventors
- 👤 Eustace Fotiu
- 👤 Monroe Lanzet
- 👤 Julio Russ
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 19:03
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/19; A61K8/25; A61K8/30; A61K8/31; A61K8/92; A61K8/925; A61Q; A61Q1/00; A61Q1/02; A61Q1/08; A61Q1/10; A61Q1/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A pressed powder cosmetic composition containing from about 30 to 90% by weight of a nacreous material selected from the group consisting of mica and a coated mica, said coated mica being selected from the group consisting of titanated mica and mica coated with bismuth oxychloride, comprising from about 3 to 9 parts by weight of said nacreous material and from about 1 to 5 parts by weight of a liquid binder selected from the group consisting of a liquid lanolin absorption base and an oil solution of a wax or a lanolin alcohol, wherein the oil is a mineral oil, a liquid long chain alcohol, a liquid ester of a long chain fatty acid, or a liquid ester of a long chain alcohol.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A pressed powder cosmetic composition containing from about 30 to 90% by weight of a nacreous material selected from the group consisting of mica and a coated mica, said coated mica being selected from the group consisting of titanated mica and mica coated with bismuth oxychloride, comprising from about 3 to 9 parts by weight of said nacreous material and from about 1 to 5 parts by weight of a liquid binder selected from the group consisting of a liquid lanolin absorption base and an oil solution of a wax or a lanolin alcohol, wherein the oil is a mineral oil, a liquid long chain alcohol, a liquid ester of a long chain fatty acid, or a liquid ester of a long chain alcohol.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A composition according to claim 1 wherein the liquid binder is a 10% by weight solution of a microcrystalline wax or a lanolin alcohol in mineral oil having a viscosity of 70 Saybolt.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
A composition according to claim 2 wherein the nacreous material is mica.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
A composition according to claim 2 wherein the nacreous material is titanated mica.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A composition according to claim 2 wherein the nacreous material is mica coated with bismuth oxychloride.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A composition according to claim 1 which also contains a coloring material selected from the group consisting of an inorganic pigment and a certified organic color cake.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A composition according to claim 1 wherein the pressed cake contains in percent by weight ______________________________________
titanated mica interference color
78
liquid lanolin absorption base
16
water 6.
______________________________________
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
A composition according to claim 1 wherein the pressed cake contains in percent by weight ______________________________________
titanium coated mica 59.3
certified organic color lakes
7.7
liquid lanolin absorption base
32.0
preservatives, anti-oxidants
and perfume 1.0.
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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) | 1979-08-31 | 1980-03-01 | 1980-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-31 | 1984-03-01 | 1984-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-31 | 1988-03-01 | 1988-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |