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Dentifrices
Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Co
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Filing: 1976-02-27
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Granted: 1978-02-21
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Expires: 1996-02-27
Abstract
Abstract Dentifrices containing flat flakes of alpha-alumina.
Inventors
- 👤 Martin Cordon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 14:17
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/19; A61K8/26; A61K8/02; A61K8/0241; A61K8/0254; A61Q; A61Q11/00; A61K2800/00; A61K2800/40; A61K2800/41; A61K2800/412
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A dentifrice comprising, as an abrasive, alpha-alumina which is in the form of flat flakes having an average diameter of less than about 20 microns and thicknesses of less than about 3 microns, the proportion of said alpha-alumina being above about 0.1% and less than about 60% of said dentifrice, said alpha-alumina being a component of visible agglomerated particles of a thermoplastic resin having a molecular weight between about 1000 and 100,000, said visible agglomerated particles being in the range of about 0.5 to 50 microns in size and dispersed in said dentifrice in amount of up to about 60% by weight.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A dentifrice comprising, as an abrasive, alpha-alumina which is in the form of flat flakes having an average diameter of less than about 20 microns and thicknesses of less than about 3 microns, the proportion of said alpha-alumina being above about 0.1% and less than about 60% of said dentifrice, said alpha-alumina being a component of visible agglomerated particles of a thermoplastic resin having a molecular weight between about 1000 and 100,000, said visible agglomerated particles being in the range of about 0.5 to 50 microns in size and dispersed in said dentifrice in amount of up to about 60% by weight.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A dentifrice as in claim 1 in which said flakes have an average diameter of less than about 7 microns.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A dentifrice as in claim 2 in which said average diameter is in the range of about 2 to 7 microns.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
The dentifrice claimed in claim 1 wherein said visible agglomerated particles are about 150-450 microns in size, contain about 80% of said alpha-alumina flakes and about 20% of polyethylene having a molecular weight of about 1500 and said flakes have a mean particle diameter of about 5 microns with substantially all of said particles being less than about 12 microns in size.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The dentifrice claimed in claim 4 wherein said visible agglomerated particles are present in amount of about 2% by weight of said dentifrice.
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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) | 1981-02-20 | 1981-08-22 | 1982-02-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-20 | 1985-08-22 | 1986-02-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-20 | 1989-08-22 | 1990-02-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |