US4534960A
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Mentholated oral composition
Assignee: WARREN GLEN PRODUCTS Inc A NJ CORP
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Filing: 1984-04-12
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Granted: 1985-08-13
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Expires: 2004-04-12
Abstract
Abstract There is provided a mentholated composition for use in the oral cavity which contains menthol in the presence of hydrogenated glucose syrup. The presence of said syrup permits the use of substantially higher concentrations of menthol than was heretofore possible due to the irritant properties of menthol at such elevated concentrations.
Inventors
- 👤 Leonard Chavkin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:47
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/30; A61K8/33; A61K8/34; A61K8/60; A61Q; A61Q11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
In a method of gargling with mouth wash or mouth sprays containing menthol, the improvement which comprises raising the concentration of menthol which is orally acceptable without discomfort which consists of the step of contacting the mucous membranes of the oral cavity with from about 0.25 to about 1% by weight of menthol and from about 10 to 50% by weight of hydrogenated glucose syrup.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
65 words
In a method of gargling with mouth wash or mouth sprays containing menthol, the improvement which comprises raising the concentration of menthol which is orally acceptable without discomfort which consists of the step of contacting the mucous membranes of the oral cavity with from about 0.25 to about 1% by weight of menthol and from about 10 to 50% by weight of hydrogenated glucose syrup.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A method of claim 1 wherein the mouth wash composition comprises form about 0.25 to about 0.6% by weight of menthol and about 15 to about 25% by weight of hydrogenated glucose syrup.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A method of claim 2 wherein the oral cavity spray comprises from about 0.6 to about 1% by weight of menthol and from about 30 to about 50% by weight of hydrogenated glucose syrup.
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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) | 1988-08-12 | 1989-02-11 | 1989-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-08-12 | 1993-02-11 | 1993-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-08-12 | 1997-02-11 | 1997-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |