US4387040A
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Liquid toilet soap
Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Co
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Filing: 1981-09-30
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Granted: 1983-06-07
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Expires: 2001-09-30
Abstract
Abstract A stable liquid toilet soap which includes a potassium soap which is a mixture of potassium soap of lauric acid and myristic acid and a viscosity controlling composition which is a mixture of coconut diethanolamide and sodium sulfate. The soap compositions have moderate viscosity, good odor, foam performance and feel.
Inventors
- 👤 Alan Straw
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 18:59
CPC Classifications
C; C11; C11D; C11D17/00; C11D17/08; C11D9/00; C11D9/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
A stable aqueous liquid toilet soap solution containing from 7.5 to 20% of a potassium soap consisting essentially of a mixture of potassium soaps of lauric acid and myristic acid and from 6 to 9% of a viscosity controlling component consisting essentially of a mixture of coconut diethanolamide and sodium sulfate, such that the viscosity of the solution is between 1000 and 1500 cps.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
A stable aqueous liquid toilet soap solution containing from 7.5 to 20% of a potassium soap consisting essentially of a mixture of potassium soaps of lauric acid and myristic acid and from 6 to 9% of a viscosity controlling component consisting essentially of a mixture of coconut diethanolamide and sodium sulfate, such that the viscosity of the solution is between 1000 and 1500 cps.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The liquid soap solution of claim 1 wherein the potassium soap of lauric acid is present from 3.9 to 10%, and the potassium salt of myristic acid is present from 2.5 to 10%.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The liquid soap solution of claim 2 wherein the ratio of lauric acid to myristic acid is from 3.4:1 to 1:1.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The liquid soap solution of claim 1 wherein the pH is between 8.5 and 9.2.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The liquid soap solution of claim 1 wherein coconut diethanolamide is present from 3 to 6% and sodium sulfate is present from 2.1 to 3%.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The liquid soap solution of claim 5 wherein the ratio of coconutdiethanolamide to sodium sulfate is from 2:1 to 1:1.
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) | 1986-06-06 | 1986-12-06 | 1987-06-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-06-06 | 1990-12-06 | 1991-06-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-06-06 | 1994-12-06 | 1995-06-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |