Method and composition for treating pediculosis capitis
Patent 4927813 Issued on May 22, 1990. Estimated Expiration Date: 
March 8, 2008. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
March 8, 2008. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 1514377 3083136 InventorApplicationNo. 165473 filed on 03/08/1988US Classes:514/65, Pyrethrum plant derived material or plant derived rotenone compound containing DOAI424/74, Plant extract of undetermined constitution424/94.6, Hydrolases (3. ) (e.g., urease, lipase, asparaginase, muramidase, etc.)424/401, Cosmetic, antiperspirant, dentifrice424/405, Biocides; animal or insect repellents or attractants (e.g., disinfectants, pesticides, etc.)514/578, Acyclic acid or salt thereof514/730Benzene ring containingExaminersPrimary: Kight, III, JohnAssistant: Nutter, Nathan M. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA61K 007/06A61K 037/48 A01N 063/02 AbstractA composition and method for removing head lice nits from a human are disclosed. The composition contains a therapeutically effective amount of formic acid in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The composition is applied to the hair and scalp of a patient and maintained for a time period sufficient to dissolve the nit cement and provide detached nits. The hair and scalp are then washed or rinsed to remove the detached nits.Field of SearchPyrethrum plant derived material or plant derived rotenone compound containing DOAIAcyclic acid or salt thereof Benzene ring containing Plant extract of undetermined constitution Hydrolases (3. ) (e.g., urease, lipase, asparaginase, muramidase, etc.) Cosmetic, antiperspirant, dentifrice Biocides; animal or insect repellents or attractants (e.g., disinfectants, pesticides, etc.) | |
