US4454118A
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Method of treating psoriasis
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-12-09
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Granted: 1984-06-12
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Expires: 2001-12-09
Abstract
Abstract A cosmetic composition and a process for alleviating dry skin conditions of the hands, feet, cuticle, neck and facial areas and psoriasis comprising an admixture of lanolin, petrolatum and glycerine. Minor amounts of essential oils and other conditioners can be incorporated.
Inventors
- 👤 Zelma M. Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 00:23
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K33/00; A61K33/22; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/30; A61K8/31; A61K8/92; A61K8/922; A61K8/925; A61Q; A61Q19/00; A61Q19/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
44 words
A method of treating psoriatic conditions which comprises topically applying an effective amount of a composition consisting essentially of an admixture of lanolin, petrolatum, glycerine and cocoa butter to the skin of a psoriatic subject, the admixture being in a respective ratio of 1:1:1.5:0.25.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
44 words
A method of treating psoriatic conditions which comprises topically applying an effective amount of a composition consisting essentially of an admixture of lanolin, petrolatum, glycerine and cocoa butter to the skin of a psoriatic subject, the admixture being in a respective ratio of 1:1:1.5:0.25.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the admixture contains boric acid.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 2 wherein the boric acid is present in about a 1:8 to 1:16 volumetric ratio of boric acid to lanolin, respectively.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the admixture contains water.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 4 wherein the water is present in about a 1:4 volumetric ratio of water to lanolin, respectively.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the admixture contains essential oils.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 6 wherein essential oils are present in about a 1:16 volumetric ratio of essential oils to lanolin, respectively.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-06-12 | 1987-12-12 | 1988-06-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-06-12 | 1991-12-12 | 1992-06-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-06-12 | 1995-12-12 | 1996-06-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |