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Shaving composition
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-01-11
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Granted: 1983-04-26
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Expires: 2002-01-11
Abstract
Abstract This shaving composition comprises a water soluble polyethylene oxide polymer having a molecular weight of 400,000 or less, a tracking agent component, a preservative component, and an anti-caking component. This composition is solid in form and may be molded into a variety of shapes, some of which may be operably attached to a razor.
Inventors
- 👤 George H. Michel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 15:07
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26B; B26B21/00; B26B21/40; B26B21/44; A; A61; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/72; A61K8/84; A61K8/86; A61Q; A61Q9/00; A61Q9/02; B26B21/443; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S424/00; Y10S424/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A solid shaving composition comprising: a. a water soluble polyethylene oxide polymer of a molecular weight of 400,000 or less in an amount ranging from about 1 to about 65 weight percent; b. a trackability component in an amount ranging from about 20 to about 80 weight percent; c. a preservative component in an amount ranging from about 0.005 to about 7.5 weight percent; d. an anti-caking component in an amount ranging from about 1 to about 20 weight percent; e. a humectant component in an amount ranging from about 0.0 to about 20 weight percent; and, f. a lubricant component in an amount ranging from about 0.0 to about 10 weight percent.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A solid shaving composition comprising: a. a water soluble polyethylene oxide polymer of a molecular weight of 400,000 or less in an amount ranging from about 1 to about 65 weight percent; b. a trackability component in an amount ranging from about 20 to about 80 weight percent; c. a preservative component in an amount ranging from about 0.005 to about 7.5 weight percent; d. an anti-caking component in an amount ranging from about 1 to about 20 weight percent; e. a humectant component in an amount ranging from about 0.0 to about 20 weight percent; and, f. a lubricant component in an amount ranging from about 0.0 to about 10 weight percent.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the trackability component comprises Igepon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the trackability component is selected from the group consisting of stearic acid, other soap-forming fatty acids, alkali metal salts of stearic acid and other soap-forming fatty acids, detergents suitable for topical application, and combinations thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the preservative component is selected from the group consisting of methylparaben, propylparaben, imidazolidinylurea, and combinations thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the anti-caking component comprises silica gel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
11 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the humectant component comprises glycerin.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
131 words
A shaving composition comprising: a. a water soluble polyethylene oxide polymer of a molecular weight of 400,000 or less in an amount ranging from about 1 to about 65 weight percent; b. a trackability component in an amount ranging from about 20 to about 80 weight percent; c. a preservative component in an amount ranging from about 0.005 to about 7.5 weight percent; d. an anti-caking component in an amount ranging from about 1 to about 20 weight percent; e. a humectant component in an amount ranging from about 0.0 to about 20 weight percent; and, f. a lubricant component in an amount ranging from about 0.0 to about 10 weight percent wherein, the composition is formed into a solid of suitable size and shape for topical application by a user.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
131 words
A shaving composition comprising: a. a water soluble polyethylene oxide polymer of a molecular weight of 400,000 or less in an amount ranging from about 1 to about 65 weight percent; b. a trackability component in an amount ranging from about 20 to about 80 weight percent; c. a preservative component in an amount ranging from about 0.005 to about 7.5 weight percent; d. an anti-caking component in an amount ranging from about 1 to about 20 weight percent; e. a humectant component in an amount ranging from about 0.0 to about 20 weight percent; and, f. a lubricant component in an amount ranging from about 0.0 to about 10 weight percent wherein, the composition is formed into a solid of suitable size and shape for topical application by a user.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
The shaving composition of claim 7 wherein the solid comprises a disc having a diameter in a range of from about 1.0 inches to about 3.0 inches and a thickness in a range of from about 1/16 inch to about 1/4 inch.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
45 words
The shaving composition of claim 7 wherein the solid comprises a rectangular prism having a length of from about 1.0 to about 1.75 inches, a width of from about 0.25 to about 0.375 inches, and a thickness of from about 0.0625 to about 0.25 inches.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The shaving composition of claim 7 wherein the solid is operably attached to the razor guard of a blade razor.
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