US4067824A
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Gelled perfume
Assignee: Anheuser Busch Companies LLC
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Filing: 1976-09-27
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Granted: 1978-01-10
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Expires: 1996-09-27
Abstract
Abstract A gelled perfume formulation comprising conventional perfume oil or a commercial perfume composition and a polymeric carbohydrate derivative which acts as the gelling agent. The gelled formulation is applied on the skin as a smooth thin film. The composition possesses aesthetically pleasing clarity and enduring fragrance. This perfume can be conveniently transported and easily dispensed.
Inventors
- 👤 James Teng
- 👤 Marcella C. Stubits
- 👤 Abraham Minton
- 👤 James H. Baker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:24
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/02; A61K8/04; A61K8/042; A61K8/18; A61K8/72; A61K8/73; A61K8/731; A61Q; A61Q13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A perfume formulation consisting essentially of perfume oil dispersed in a base selected from alcohol containing no more than about 15% water and no less than about 12 ounces of perfume oil per gallon of alcohol, oil, or mixtures thereof, and a gelling agent selected from the group consisting of hydroxypropyl cellulose esters, hydroxypropyl starch esters, and mixtures thereof, said esters having a degree of substitution of about 1.2 to about 3 and a degree of molar substitution of hydroxypropyl groups of about 2 to about 8.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A perfume formulation consisting essentially of perfume oil dispersed in a base selected from alcohol containing no more than about 15% water and no less than about 12 ounces of perfume oil per gallon of alcohol, oil, or mixtures thereof, and a gelling agent selected from the group consisting of hydroxypropyl cellulose esters, hydroxypropyl starch esters, and mixtures thereof, said esters having a degree of substitution of about 1.2 to about 3 and a degree of molar substitution of hydroxypropyl groups of about 2 to about 8.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The product of claim 1 wherein the gelling agent is hydroxypropyl cellulose acetate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The product of claim 1 wherein the gelling agent is hydroxypropyl starch acetate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The product of claim 1 wherein the gelling agent is hydroxypropyl cellulose laurate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The product of claim 1 wherein the gelling agent is hydroxypropyl starch laurate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
56 words
The product of claim 1 wherein the gelling agent is methyl hydroxypropyl cellulose acetate having a degree of molar substitution of hydroxypropyl groups of about 2 to about 8, a degree of substitution of methyl groups of about 0.1 to about 1, and a degree of substitution of acetyl groups of about 0.8 to about 2.5.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The product of claim 1 wherein the gelling agent makes up about 0.5 to about 3.5% by weight of the formulation.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The product of claim 1 wherein the perfume oil is dispersed in alcohol at a concentration of at least 12 oz. per gallon, said alcohol having a maximum water content of 15 vol. percent.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The product of claim 1 containing about 9 to about 15% by weight perfume oil, about 0.5 to about 3.5% by weight gelling agent, and about 45 to about 70% by weight alcohol.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
The product of claim 9 including about 0.1 to about 0.3% by weight methyl p-hydroxybenzoate as a preservative and about 15 to about 35% by weight isopropyl isostearate as an emollient.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
The product of claim 9 wherein the gelling agent is selected from the group consisting of hydroxypropyl cellulose acetate, hydroxypropyl cellulose laurate, hydroxypropyl starch acetate, hydroxypropyl starch laurate, and methyl hydroxypropyl cellulose acetate.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
11 words
The product of claim 1 including a preservative and an emollient.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
11 words
The product of claim 12 wherein the preservative is methyl p-hydroxybenzoate.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
11 words
The product of claim 12 wherein the emollient is isopropyl isostearate.
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) | 1981-01-09 | 1981-07-11 | 1982-01-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-09 | 1985-07-11 | 1986-01-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-09 | 1989-07-11 | 1990-01-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |