US4126142A
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Face mask
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-04-20
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Granted: 1978-11-21
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Expires: 1997-04-20
Abstract
Abstract A two-stage skin treating technique wherein a film of sodium polystyrene sulfonate cosmetic solution is applied to predetermined areas of the skin and allowed to dry. The dried film tightens the skin and enhances blood circulation which causes an increase in subcutaneous fluids and diminishes skin lines. When the film is removed, scurf skin and sebaceous soil is also removed thereby creating a highly effective cleansing action. A moisture barrier formulation is subsequently applied to enhance and protect the skin moisture level while creating a fresh youthful appearance and feeling.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E. Saute
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 09:50
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61Q; A61Q19/00; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/02; A61K8/0212; A61K8/18; A61K8/72; A61K8/81; A61K8/8105; A61K8/8117; A61Q19/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A skin treatment for diminishing wrinkles by plumping the skin and maintaining the skin in a plumped state comprising: preparing an aqueous solution which includes about 2-25 weight percent polystyrene sulfonate salt having a molecular weight of less than 200,000; about 1-20 weight percent liquid modifiers suitable for physiological use selected from the group consisting of anionic, cationic, nonionic and amphoteric plasticizers and surfactants; about 1-20 weight percent viscolizer selected from the group consisting of natural gums, synthetic gums and vinyl polymers; applying a thin film of said aqueous solution to one's skin; allowing said film to dry and tighten the skin causing a plumping of the skin tissue; removing said film; and, immediately thereafter forming a moisture barrier over at least the skin previously covered by said film to maintain the skin in a plumped state by applying to said skin a cosmetic oil composition selected from the group consisting of animal oil, vegetable oil, mineral oil, and synthetic esters.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A skin treatment for diminishing wrinkles by plumping the skin and maintaining the skin in a plumped state comprising: preparing an aqueous solution which includes about 2-25 weight percent polystyrene sulfonate salt having a molecular weight of less than 200,000; about 1-20 weight percent liquid modifiers suitable for physiological use selected from the group consisting of anionic, cationic, nonionic and amphoteric plasticizers and surfactants; about 1-20 weight percent viscolizer selected from the group consisting of natural gums, synthetic gums and vinyl polymers; applying a thin film of said aqueous solution to one's skin; allowing said film to dry and tighten the skin causing a plumping of the skin tissue; removing said film; and, immediately thereafter forming a moisture barrier over at least the skin previously covered by said film to maintain the skin in a plumped state by applying to said skin a cosmetic oil composition selected from the group consisting of animal oil, vegetable oil, mineral oil, and synthetic esters.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The treatment of claim 1 wherein said sulfonate salt is sodium polystyrene sulfonate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The treatment of claim 2 wherein said modifiers are selected from silicone, polyoxyethylated fatty ethers, propylene glycol, polysorbate 80, glycerin, sorbitol, acetylated esters of ethoxylated ether of lanolin alcohols, imidazoline type zwitter ions and betaines.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
The treatment of claim 2 wherein said viscolizer is selected from tragacanth, acacia, guar, gelatin, pectin, carrageenan, sodium alginate and dextrin, methyl cellulose, carboxymethylcellulose, polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyvinylpyrrolidone/vinyl alcohol copolymer, polymers of acrylic acid, carboxy vinyl polymers, polyvinyl alcohol, and vinyl pyrrolidone/vinyl acetate copolymer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The treatment of claim 1 wherein said solution has a pH between about 3.5 and 8.0.
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) | 1981-11-20 | 1982-05-22 | 1982-11-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-11-20 | 1986-05-22 | 1986-11-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-11-20 | 1990-05-22 | 1990-11-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |