US4022879A
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Oral hygiene product for animals
Assignee: Deepen Enterprises Inc
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Filing: 1973-12-19
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Granted: 1977-05-10
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Expires: 1993-12-19
Abstract
Abstract Method and composition are provided for the care of teeth and the reduction of dental treatment for carnivorous pets, particularly canines. A mildly abrasive, substantially neutral or mildly basic, meat flavored, particularly beef flavored, dentrifice is employed. The dentrifice is found to be acceptable to the animal, causes no harmful effects on ingestion, and greatly reduces the need of a veterinarian's scaling of the pet's teeth.
Inventors
- 👤 Ursula Dietrich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 01:43
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61Q; A61Q11/00; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/19; A61K8/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
57 words
A toothpaste composition useful for brushing of carnivorous pets' teeth consisting essentially of a physiologically acceptable mildly abrasive composition, comprising a mixture of kaolin and calcium carbonate, a humectant, a small but sufficient amount of aluminum hydroxide to provide a neutral or mildly basic pH, water, and a small but sufficient amount of a meat flavoring agent.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
57 words
A toothpaste composition useful for brushing of carnivorous pets' teeth consisting essentially of a physiologically acceptable mildly abrasive composition, comprising a mixture of kaolin and calcium carbonate, a humectant, a small but sufficient amount of aluminum hydroxide to provide a neutral or mildly basic pH, water, and a small but sufficient amount of a meat flavoring agent.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
67 words
A composition according to Claim 1, wherein said mildly abrasive composition is present in from 50 to 80 weight % and is comprised of 30-60 weight % calcium carbonate and 40 to 70 weight % kaolin, said humectant is present in from 5-20 weight % and is glycerine, said water is present in from 8 to 25 weight %, and said meat flavoring is a beef flavor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
A composition according to claim 2, wherein said mildy abrasive composition is present in from 60-75 weight % and is comprised of 40-55 weight % calcium carbonate and 45-60 weight % kaolin, said humectant is present in from 6-15 weight % and is glycerine, and said composition contains water in from 10-25 weight %.
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) | 1980-05-09 | 1980-11-08 | 1981-05-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-09 | 1984-11-08 | 1985-05-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-09 | 1988-11-08 | 1989-05-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |