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Plaque inhibiting oral composition
Assignee: RUBINSTEIN MATTHEW M
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Filing: 1979-08-22
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Granted: 1980-12-30
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Expires: 1999-08-22
Abstract
Abstract Oral compositions possessing plaque inhibiting characteristics containing a combination of cocoa powder and a flavorant selected from peppermint oil, spearmint oil, cinnamon oil, and mixtures therefore. Dentifrices containing only natural ingredients including the cocoa powder and the prescribed flavorant are the preferred plaque inhibiting compositions.
Inventors
- 👤 David G. Vlock
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 23:16
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/92; A61K8/922; A61K8/96; A61K8/97; A61K8/9783; A61K8/9789; A61Q; A61Q11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
In the art of inhibiting plaque accumulation on teeth by means of oral hygeine compositions containing effective plaque inhibiting amounts of either of (a) cocoa powder or (b) a flavorant selected from the group consisting of peppermint oil, spearmint oil, cinnamon oil, and mixtures thereof, the improvement which comprises the step of employing effective plaque inhibiting amounts of a combination of (a) and (b) in oral hygeine compositions characterized by improved plaque inhibition or at least reduction in plaque formation as contrasted to the degree of plaque accumulation obtained from separate employment of either of (a) or (b).
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
In the art of inhibiting plaque accumulation on teeth by means of oral hygeine compositions containing effective plaque inhibiting amounts of either of (a) cocoa powder or (b) a flavorant selected from the group consisting of peppermint oil, spearmint oil, cinnamon oil, and mixtures thereof, the improvement which comprises the step of employing effective plaque inhibiting amounts of a combination of (a) and (b) in oral hygeine compositions characterized by improved plaque inhibition or at least reduction in plaque formation as contrasted to the degree of plaque accumulation obtained from separate employment of either of (a) or (b).
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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) | 1983-12-30 | 1984-06-30 | 1984-12-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-30 | 1988-06-30 | 1988-12-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-30 | 1992-06-30 | 1992-12-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |