US4223003A
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Paste and powder dentifrices
Assignee: Wurttembergische Parfumerie Fabrik GmbH
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Filing: 1979-04-20
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Granted: 1980-09-16
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Expires: 1999-04-20
Abstract
Abstract A dentrifice in paste or powder form which contains, in addition to the usual constituents, at least one physiologically compatible, natural or synthetic dye and at least one high-foam surfactant and in which the dye and surfactant contents are so co-ordinated that colored foam produced by the user on brushing takes 20 seconds or more to become white or only pale in color so that this serves as an indication of the correct period of brushing necessary.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans-Ulrich Scheller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 06:04
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61Q; A61Q11/00; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/02; A61K2800/00; A61K2800/40; A61K2800/42; A61K2800/45
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
In the method of tooth brushing with dyed paste or powder dentifrice containing a physiologically compatible dye and at least 2.5 weight % of a high-foam surfactant, the improvement whereby fading of the original color as observable by the user in a bathroom mirror automatically indicates the optimum cleaning time when the teeth are vigorously cleaned with a toothbrush wherein the colored foam generated by the dentifrice at the beginning in at least about 20 seconds becomes white or only pale in color.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
In the method of tooth brushing with dyed paste or powder dentifrice containing a physiologically compatible dye and at least 2.5 weight % of a high-foam surfactant, the improvement whereby fading of the original color as observable by the user in a bathroom mirror automatically indicates the optimum cleaning time when the teeth are vigorously cleaned with a toothbrush wherein the colored foam generated by the dentifrice at the beginning in at least about 20 seconds becomes white or only pale in color.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
A method as claimed in claim 1, in which for a surfactant content of at least about 2.5% based on the total weight of the dentifrice, the dye content is sufficient to give a difference in lightness Δ L of about 10 to 30 during a normal brushing time.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method as claimed in claim 2 in which the dye content is sufficient to give a difference in lightness Δ L from about 15 to 25.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 in which the surfactant content is from about 2.5 to 8% based on the total weight of the dentifrice.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method as claimed in claim 4 in which the surfactant content is from about 4 to 6% by weight.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method as claimed in claim 1, in which the dye belongs to Class III/2 and/or Class IV/2 of the Common Market Directive.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method as claimed in claim 1, in which the surfactant is an alkali metal salt of a fatty alcohol sulphate, alkane sulphonate, fatty acid tauride and/or amine oxide.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
A method as claimed in claim 1, in which the surfactant is a mixture of the sodium salt of lauryl alcohol sulphate and the sodium salt of myristic acid tauride in a weight ratio of about 3:2.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-09-16 | 1984-03-17 | 1984-09-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-09-16 | 1988-03-17 | 1988-09-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-09-16 | 1992-03-17 | 1992-09-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |