US3980768A
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Method of preparing a hair care composition
Assignee: RIVERS TRESA
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Filing: 1974-07-26
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Granted: 1976-09-14
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Expires: 1994-07-26
Abstract
Abstract A composition for the care of human hair including petrolatum, sulphur, quinine powder, egg yolk, essence of spice, and an alcohol.
Inventors
- 👤 Lee Nell White
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:34
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61Q; A61Q5/00; A61Q5/12; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/19; A61K8/23; A61K8/30; A61K8/31; A61K8/49; A61K8/4906; A61K8/4926; A61K8/92; A61K8/922; A61K8/96; A61K8/98; A61K8/981; A61K8/982; A61Q7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A method for the preparation of a hair care composition which comprises: combining two teaspoons of sulphur and two teaspoons of quinine powder; mixing the same with two egg yolks; mixing the resulting mixture with one pound of petrolatum; transferring the resulting mixture to a cooking utensil; heating said mixture; cooling said mixture; straining said mixture; adding one tablespoon of alcohol; stirring; and adding six drops of oil of cinnamon or cloves.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
72 words
A method for the preparation of a hair care composition which comprises: combining two teaspoons of sulphur and two teaspoons of quinine powder; mixing the same with two egg yolks; mixing the resulting mixture with one pound of petrolatum; transferring the resulting mixture to a cooking utensil; heating said mixture; cooling said mixture; straining said mixture; adding one tablespoon of alcohol; stirring; and adding six drops of oil of cinnamon or cloves.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein during the heating step the mixture is cooked slowly during a total cooking time of 15 minutes and is then brought to a quick, foaming boil at the end thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein the mixture is allowed to cool for 10 minutes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein the mixture is strained three times through a thin cloth.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-09-14 | 1980-03-15 | 1980-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-09-14 | 1984-03-15 | 1984-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-09-14 | 1988-03-15 | 1988-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |