US4083965A
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Method of and composition for relieving itch, pain and swelling resulting from insect stings and bites and skin contact with noxious plants
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-08-09
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Granted: 1978-04-11
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Expires: 1996-08-09
Abstract
Abstract A method of relieving itch, pain, and swelling resulting from insect stings, insect bites, and areas of skin contact with noxious plants, comprises topically applying to the affected area a composition containing at least either arrowroot, a calcium phosphate or a combination of both, as an active absorbent ingredient. A topical composition for use in the method comprises an active absorbent ingredient selected from the group thereof consisting of arrowroot, a calcium phosphate and a mixture thereof; and a carrier suitable for topical application to the human skin.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry P. Bluhm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:15
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61Q; A61Q17/00; A61Q17/02; A61K; A61K35/00; A61K35/02; A61K36/00; A61K36/18; A61K36/185; A61K36/48; A61K36/488; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/19; A61K8/24; A61K8/96; A61K8/97; A61K8/9783; A61K8/9794; A61K2800/00; A61K2800/74; A61K2800/75
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A method of relieving the itch, pain, and swelling resulting from insect stings, insect bites, and skin contact with noxious plants, comprising topically applying to the affected area a composition containing an effective amount of an active ingredient selected from the group consisting of one or more calcium phosphates; arrowroot; a mixture of arrowroot and one or more calcium phosphates; a mixture of arrowroot and pumice; a mixture of arrowroot, pumice, and one or more calcium phosphates; and a mixture of one or more calcium phosphates and pumice; together with a carrier material for said active ingredient.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
97 words
A method of relieving the itch, pain, and swelling resulting from insect stings, insect bites, and skin contact with noxious plants, comprising topically applying to the affected area a composition containing an effective amount of an active ingredient selected from the group consisting of one or more calcium phosphates; arrowroot; a mixture of arrowroot and one or more calcium phosphates; a mixture of arrowroot and pumice; a mixture of arrowroot, pumice, and one or more calcium phosphates; and a mixture of one or more calcium phosphates and pumice; together with a carrier material for said active ingredient.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
98 words
A composition for topical application to the site of insect stings, insect bites, and areas of skin contact with noxious plants to relieve the itch, pain, and swelling associated therewith, comprising an effective amount of an active ingredient selected from the group thereof consisting of a mixture of arrowroot and one or more calcium phosphates; a mixture of arrowroot and pumice; a mixture of arrowroot, pumice, and one or more calcium phosphates; and a mixture of one or more calcium phosphates and pumice; and a carrier for said active ingredient suitable for topical application to the human skin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
98 words
A composition for topical application to the site of insect stings, insect bites, and areas of skin contact with noxious plants to relieve the itch, pain, and swelling associated therewith, comprising an effective amount of an active ingredient selected from the group thereof consisting of a mixture of arrowroot and one or more calcium phosphates; a mixture of arrowroot and pumice; a mixture of arrowroot, pumice, and one or more calcium phosphates; and a mixture of one or more calcium phosphates and pumice; and a carrier for said active ingredient suitable for topical application to the human skin.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A composition for topical application according to claim 2, wherein the calcium phosphates is dicalcium phosphate or tricalcium phosphate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A composition for topical application according to claim 2, wherein the active ingredient comprises at least 5% by weight of the composition.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A composition for topical application according to claim 2, wherein the active ingredient comprises between 15 and 80% by weight of the composition.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A composition for topical application according to claim 2, in the form of a cream.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
A composition for topical application according to claim 2, wherein the composition additionally includes an anesthetic.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
A composition for topical application according to claim 7, wherein the anesthetic is selected from the group consisting of menthol and benzocaine.
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