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US4379143A
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Topical liquid or ointment
Assignee: PQ Corp
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Filing: 1982-02-01
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Granted: 1983-04-05
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Expires: 2002-02-01
Abstract
Abstract Activated or partially activated zeolites can be included in analgesic balms or ointments as improved replacements for rubefacients. Upon hydration, the zeolite becomes warm, thereby helping to relieve pains associated with various musculoskeletal problems. An especially useful composition involves an ointment or balm that contains a combination of functional ingredients. A conventional analgesic such as a salicylate that can be absorbed through the skin supplies one form of relief that generally requires a period of time to become effective. When combined with the zeolite, which begins to hydrate at once, immediate relief is provided through the generated warmth.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard S. Sherry
- 👤 Elliott P. Hertzenberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:00
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61Q; A61Q19/00; A61K; A61K33/00; A61K33/06; A61K35/00; A61K35/02; A61K8/00; A61K8/02; A61K8/18; A61K8/19; A61K8/26; A61K2800/00; A61K2800/20; A61K2800/24; A61K2800/242
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
An analgesic preparation comprising 1 to 6 parts by weight of an activated zeolite of the formula: M.sub.x/n [(AlO.sub.2).sub.x (SiO.sub.2).sub.y ] wherein x and y are integers greater than 6, the molar ratio of x to y is 0.1 to 1.1 and M is a metal with the valence of n; and 4 to 9 parts of an anhydrous liquid wherein the zeolite is the sole warming ingredient.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
An analgesic preparation comprising 1 to 6 parts by weight of an activated zeolite of the formula: M.sub.x/n [(AlO.sub.2).sub.x (SiO.sub.2).sub.y ] wherein x and y are integers greater than 6, the molar ratio of x to y is 0.1 to 1.1 and M is a metal with the valence of n; and 4 to 9 parts of an anhydrous liquid wherein the zeolite is the sole warming ingredient.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the zeolite contains up to 5% water.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The composition of either of claims 1 or 2 wherein the anhydrous liquid is hydrophilic, hydrophobic or partially hydrophobic.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The composition of claim 3 wherein the zeolite is selected from the group consisting of Zeolite NaA, Zeolite KA, Zeolite CaA and mixtures thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
81 words
An analgesic preparation consisting essentially of 1 to 5 parts by weight of an activated zeolite of the formula: M.sub.x/n [(AlO.sub.2).sub.x (SiO.sub.2).sub.y ] wherein x and y are integers greater than 6, the molar ratio of x to y is 0.1 to 1.1 and M is a metal of valence n; 0.1 to 0.5 parts by weight of a salicylate analgesic and 5 to 9 parts by weight of an anhydrous liquid vehicle wherein the zeolite is the sole warming ingredient.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
81 words
An analgesic preparation consisting essentially of 1 to 5 parts by weight of an activated zeolite of the formula: M.sub.x/n [(AlO.sub.2).sub.x (SiO.sub.2).sub.y ] wherein x and y are integers greater than 6, the molar ratio of x to y is 0.1 to 1.1 and M is a metal of valence n; 0.1 to 0.5 parts by weight of a salicylate analgesic and 5 to 9 parts by weight of an anhydrous liquid vehicle wherein the zeolite is the sole warming ingredient.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The composition of claim 5 wherein the zeolite contains up to 5% water.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The composition of either of claims 5 or 6 wherein the anhydrous liquid is hydrophilic, hydrophobic or partially hydrophobic.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The composition of claim 7 wherein the zeolite is selected from the group consisting of Zeolite NaA, Zeolite KA, Zeolite CaA and mixtures thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
69 words
An analgesic preparation comprising 1 to 6 parts by weight of an activated zeolite of the formula: M.sub.x/n [(AlO.sub.2).sub.x (SiO.sub.2).sub.y ] wherein x and y are integers greater than 6, the molar ratio of x to y is 0.1 to 1.1 and M is a metal with the valence of n; and 4 to 9 parts of an anhydrous hydrophobic liquid wherein the zeolite is the sole warming ingredient.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
69 words
An analgesic preparation comprising 1 to 6 parts by weight of an activated zeolite of the formula: M.sub.x/n [(AlO.sub.2).sub.x (SiO.sub.2).sub.y ] wherein x and y are integers greater than 6, the molar ratio of x to y is 0.1 to 1.1 and M is a metal with the valence of n; and 4 to 9 parts of an anhydrous hydrophobic liquid wherein the zeolite is the sole warming ingredient.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
13 words
The composition of claim 9 wherein the zeolite contains up to 5% water.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
The composition of claim 9 wherein the zeolite is selected from the group consisting of Zeolite NaA, Zeolite KA, Zeolite CaA and mixtures thereof.
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