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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6287541 | Oral care compositions The invention relates to an oral care composition with antiplaque agents. The antiplaque agents are complexes of divalent copper, zinc, iron or tin, or trivalent iron with a specific class of cyclic -hydroxyketones. A typical example is the copper ... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6214321 | Remineralization of teeth An oral product and method is provided for remineralizing teeth. The product includes a first composition containing a water soluble calcium phosphate salt or monolithic combination of calcium and phosphate salts in a carrier with the first composition ha... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6106811 | Oral care composition The invention provides a oral care composition with particular calcium carbonate as abrasive cleaning agent, and a fluorine-providing compound as anti-caries agent. The loss of available fluorine, caused by interaction between the calcium carbonate and th... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6086860 | Alcoholic antiperspirant aerosol spray products An antiperspirant aerosol spray product is provided packaged in a metal can. Within the can is an antiperspirant aerosol spray composition that includes a propellant, a C1 -C3 alcohol and an antiperspirant aluminum astringent salt ha... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6080126 | Cotton swabs with soft tips A swab is described formed of a paper stick having opposite ends of less paper density than the rest of the stick. An absorbent covering such as cotton is placed around the ends. The stick is obtained by rolling a paper having left and right edges harmoni... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6074672 | Powdered cosmetic compositions containing silicone elastomers A cosmetic powder is provided which includes a crosslinked non-emulsifying siloxane elastomer, a powdered inorganic material and a skin treatment agent. Inclusion of the elastomer allows for the coupling of water as well as water soluble salts into the co... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6030620 | Skin care compositions containing an organic extract of chick pea Organic chick pea extracts are phytoestrogens, if present in an amount such as to provide an estrogenic activity equivalent to at least 1 nM of estradiol. Cosmetic compositions containing organic chick pea extracts are useful in improving the appearance o... | 02/29/2000 |
| 6030931 | Foaming cleansing skin product A foaming cleansing product is provided as a cleansing composition packaged in a non-aerosol mechanical dispenser. The dispenser includes a container for holding a liquid composition, a dispensing head with a housing enclosing a pump mechanism and a scree... | 02/29/2000 |
| 5972314 | Self-tanner cosmetic compositions A self-tanning cosmetic product is provided for imparting a natural-appearing tan to skin. Besides the self-tanning agent, compositions of this invention will include a crosslinked non-emulsifying siloxane elastomer and a volatile siloxane.... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5970564 | Brush having an elastomeric bridge A brush having a handle at one end thereof and a bristle bearing head characterised in that the bristles are anchored in an elastomeric bridge disposed between the bristles and the head, the bridge forming a bond between the bristles and the head.... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5950873 | Dental product A dental product is provided packaged in a telescopically arranged multi-cavity dispensing container having at least two cylinders in an upper body thereof. Peroxide and baking soda are placed as active ingredients in separate respective semi-solid stream... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5934515 | Multi-orifice multi-compartment dispenser with child-resistant closure A dispensing package is provided including a container with at least two discrete compartments, respective closures positioned across upper outlet ends of the compartments and a cap fitting over the respective closures. The cap includes a crown with a sur... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5919152 | Antibacterial swabs A swab is provided which includes an elongate stem and an absorbent covering such as cotton surrounding opposite tips of the stem. An antimicrobial agent is dispersed within the absorbent covering. A process is also provided for manufacturing the swabs. T... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5914116 | Treatment regime for skin A method for a skin treatment regime and a respective product is provided which cosmetically improves human skin. The product includes a first composition containing at least one active and functioning to impart a first benefit to the skin. A second compo... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5902568 | Method for whitening teeth A method for whitening teeth is provided which involves applying to the teeth a mixture of a peroxide and a bicarbonate salt. Advantageously, the peroxide and bicarbonate salt are stored as active ingredients in separate respective compositions of a dispe... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5894927 | Dispenser for applicator pads An applicator pad dispensing container is provided having a jar, a cap to close the jar and a piston assembly movable within the jar. The piston assembly includes a platform with a rod projecting from an upper surface thereof terminating in a head. A stac... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5885562 | Deodorant compositions A propellant driven deodorant composition for topical application to the human skin, comprising a deodorant active material comprising a cosmetically acceptable. polyhexamethylene biguanide salt, a cosmetically suitable vehicle comprising a short chain mo... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5875510 | Replaceable head toothbrush A replaceable head toothbrush is described having a handle, a brushhead and a collar. The handle is formed with a cavity within which the collar is insertable. The brushhead at an end thereof is formed with a neck having a coupling anchor for engaging a c... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5875936 | Refillable pump dispenser and refill cartridge A refillable dispenser and refill cartridge is described for dispensing a product through a pumping mechanism that draws product from the cartridge. Product is pumped upwards from the refill cartridge through a connector tube, across a one-way check valve... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5873461 | Reclosable dispenser A reclosable dispenser is provided which includes a receptacle, preferably a unitarily molded plastic thermoform, for holding dry goods such as cotton swabs and a reclosable lid hingedly attached to the receptacle. The lid has a cover substantially co-ext... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5871126 | Pump dispenser A pump dispenser is described for dispensing a product through a pumping mechanism that draws product from a storage container upwards through a dip tube, across a check valve, into a collecting chamber from which it is dispensed through a one-way monitor... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5858997 | Method and composition for skin lightening A method and composition is provided for treating skin to achieve lightening by employing an active of the structure: ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of C1 -C30 alkyl, cycloalkyl and aryl radicals. Most ... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5855875 | Dental product A dental product is provided packaged in a telescopically arranged multicavity dispensing container having at least two cylinders in an upper body thereof. Peroxide and baking soda are placed as active ingredients in separate respective semi-solid streams... | 01/05/1999 |
| 5853115 | Dispensing closure A dispensing closure for a container is provided having a cap, a receiving cavity on an outer wall of the cap and a spout rotatably lodged within the cavity. Product from the container can exit through the cap and be dispensed through a channel in the spo... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5853741 | Vitamin C delivery system A cosmetic composition is provided which includes ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) solubilized by a crosslinked non-emulsifying siloxane elastomer in a carrier medium of a volatile siloxane. Aesthetic properties are also improved by the presence of the crosslink... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5851544 | Cosmetic skin or hair care compositions containing fluorocarbons infused with carbon dioxide Cosmetic skin or hair care compositions containing a liquid, inert, hydrophobic fluorocarbon infused with carbon dioxide. The compositions increase blood flow to the skin, thus increasing endogenous oxygen and nutrient delivery to the skin.... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5849314 | Anhydrous cosmetic compositions A skin treatment composition is provided which includes a crosslinked non-emulsifying siloxane elastomer, a skin conditioning agent, a volatile siloxane and no more than 5% water. Hydrocarbons such as petrolatum and polyols such as glycerin are the prefer... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5846570 | Stabilized hydrogen peroxide gel compositions An oral composition, particularly a gel, is provided which includes at least 2%, preferably 6% or higher of hydrogen peroxide in a carrier stabilized by a triphenylmethane dye. Particularly useful as the dye are FD&C Blue 1 and FD&C Green 3 at levels rang... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5846215 | Antibacterial swabs A swab is provided which includes an elongate stem and an absorbent covering such as cotton surrounding opposite tips of the stem. An antimicrobial agent is dispersed within the absorbent covering. A process is also provided for manufacturing the swabs. T... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5840292 | Hair treatment composition A hair treatment composition is provided that includes a water-insoluble, dispersible polymeric resin having a viscosity of less than 2 centipoise at 25° C. when dispersed at 10% in water and a water-soluble amphoteric polymer.... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5840289 | Antiperspirant aerosol composition and method of making same A suspension antiperspirant aerosol composition for topical application to the human skin comprising 1-30% by weight of solid activated aluminium chlorohydrate, 1-30% by weight of a liquid masking agent 30-90% of a propellant for expelling the composition... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5840280 | Silicone copolyol formulated hairspray compositions A hairspray composition is provided with improved combability, spray efficiency and anti-foaming properties. The hairspray includes a film-forming resin, a carrier such as ethanol and a small level of a propoxylated non-ethoxylated silicone copolyol.... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5839622 | Dispensing package A dispensing package for cream compositions is provided which includes a container body have a longitudinal central axis. The container body defines a storage chamber for the composition. An opening in the container body is present for discharging the com... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5833973 | Crosslinked elastomeric silicones in aqueous emulsion cosmetic compositions A skin treatment composition is provided which includes a crosslinked non-emulsifying siloxane elastomer, a volatile siloxane and at least 50% by weight of water. Inclusion of the elastomer provides a unique liquid/powdery feel when rubbed into the skin.... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5833952 | Oral compositions The invention relates to the use of stannous compounds to combat bad breath. Preferably, the stannous compound is used together with a zinc compound. A preferred stannous compound is stannous pyrophosphate, and a preferred zinc compound is zinc citrate. T... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5824326 | Activity enhancement of ferulic acid with dimethyl isosorbride in cosmetic compositions A cosmetic composition is provided which includes ferulic acid or its C1 -C30 alcohol esters and dimethyl isosorbide in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Dimethyl isosorbide enhances skin lightening, antioxidant and other skin a... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5814662 | Skin treatment with alpha-hydroxycarboxylic acids of mixed chain length A cosmetic composition is provided which includes a C2 -C4 alpha-hydroxycarboxylic acid and a C16 -C20 alpha-hydroxycarboxylic acid delivered in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Most preferred as the longe... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5814313 | Thickened cosmetic emulsions A cosmetic emulsion is provided which includes water, an oily emollient and a thickening/compatibilizing agent which is a polyether. The polyether is formed from the reaction of a copolymer of ethylene oxide with a C3 -C4 alkylene ox... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5802656 | Toothbrush with flexibly mounted bristles A toothbrush is provided having a handle and a bristle bearing head. The head includes a central skeleton, resilient side members mounted on either side of the central skeleton, tuft mounting receptacles in both the skeleton and the side members, and bris... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5798111 | Clear emulsion cosmetic compositions Clear emulsion cosmetic compositions are provided that include an aqueous phase having 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol and an oily phase containing silicones, especially cyclomethicone and a cyclomethicone-dimethicone copolyol silicone fluid mixture. These compo... | 08/25/1998 |