US4097590A
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Methods and compositions for treatment of bacterial and fungus infections of the skin
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-07-19
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Granted: 1978-06-27
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Expires: 1996-07-19
Abstract
Abstract A method and composition for treatment of bacterial and fungus infections of the skin such as acne and athlete's foot is provided wherein an aqueous solution of a water soluble fluoride and a surface active agent is applied to a skin area affected by the infection.
Inventors
- 👤 Geraldine Fay Weisz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 14:48
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K33/00; A61K33/16; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/19; A61K8/20; A61K8/21; A61Q; A61Q17/00; A61Q17/005; A61Q19/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
38 words
A composition for treating bacterial and fungus infections of the skin such as acne vulgaris and athlete' s foot comprising a mixture of about 0.05% to 1% of a wetting agent and the balance a water soluble fluoride.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
38 words
A composition for treating bacterial and fungus infections of the skin such as acne vulgaris and athlete' s foot comprising a mixture of about 0.05% to 1% of a wetting agent and the balance a water soluble fluoride.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A composition as claimed in claim 1 having by weight about 80% to 99.95% of a water soluble fluoride, about 0.05% to 1.0% of the wetting agent and up to about 20% sodium chloride.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
A composition as claimed in claim 2 wherein the fluoride is sodium fluoride.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A composition as claimed in claim 2 wherein the wetting agent is an anionic surfactant.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A composition as claimed in claim 1 having the formula: Sodium fluoride 288 grains Surfactant diamyl sodium 1/4 grains sulfosuccinate; Saccharin; 3 grains
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A composition as claimed in claim 2 wherein the fluoride is sodium fluoride and the wetting agent is an anionic surfactant.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
A composition as claimed in claim 2 incorporated in a formed soap.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
A composition as claimed in claim 2 in the form of a gel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
A composition as claimed in claim 5 containing 56 grains of sodium chloride.
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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) | 1981-06-26 | 1981-12-26 | 1982-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-26 | 1985-12-26 | 1986-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-26 | 1989-12-26 | 1990-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |