Organoleptically stable denture cleanser tablets

Patent 5571519 Issued on November 5, 1996. Estimated Expiration Date:

December 13, 2014. 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.

Abstract Claims Description Full Text

Patent References

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Issued on: 10/08/1991
Inventor: Young

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Inventors

Application

No. 356793 filed on 12/13/1994

US Classes:

424/405, Biocides; animal or insect repellents or attractants (e.g., disinfectants, pesticides, etc.)424/49, DENTIFRICES (INCLUDES MOUTH WASH)424/401, Cosmetic, antiperspirant, dentifrice424/466Effervescent

Examiners

Primary: Page, Thurman K.
Assistant: Benston, William E. Jr.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

Ostrolenk, Faber, Gerb & Soffen, LLP

Foreign Patent References

0151203 EP. 02/13/1984
0248936 EP. 06/13/1986

International Class

A01N 025/00

Abstract

Denture cleanser tablet compositions are disclosed which include a flavoring agent in one layer and a bleaching agent in a second layer. This arrangement avoids deterioration of the tablet flavor and taste during storage.