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Iodine mineral oil solution for preventing bovine mastitis
Assignee: Velvet Chemical Co
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Filing: 1975-06-30
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Granted: 1977-03-15
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Expires: 1995-06-30
Abstract
Abstract A solution of iodine in mineral oil is externally applied to cow teats to control the spread of bovine mastitis and to heal chapping and chafing. The composition is made by agitating elemental iodine in heated mineral oil until it dissolves. An improved teat dip includes, in addition to the mineral oil and iodine, a small quantity of polyoxyethylene cetyl ether.
Inventors
- 👤 Clyde S. Eckols
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:19
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K33/00; A61K33/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
50 words
A process for treating cows to control the spread of bovine mastitis, prevent chapping and chafing of cow teats and aid the healing of teat cuts and abrasions comprising applying to the cow teats a composition consisting essentially of mineral oil containing 0.2 to 7% by weight iodine dissolved therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
50 words
A process for treating cows to control the spread of bovine mastitis, prevent chapping and chafing of cow teats and aid the healing of teat cuts and abrasions comprising applying to the cow teats a composition consisting essentially of mineral oil containing 0.2 to 7% by weight iodine dissolved therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A process, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said oil contains from 0.5 to 1% by weight iodine.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A process, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said composition is applied to the cow teats following milking of the cow.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A process, as claimed in claim 3, wherein said composition is applied to the cow teats by dipping said teats in said composition.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A process, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said composition further includes not less than 2 grams per gallon of composition of polyoxyethylene cetyl ether and at least sufficient water to dissolve said polyoxyethylene cetyl ether.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A process, as claimed in claim 5, wherein said oil contains from 0.5 to 1% by weight iodine.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A process, as claimed in claim 5, wherein said composition is applied to the cow teats following milking of the cow.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A process, as claimed in claim 7, wherein said composition is applied to the cow teats by dipping said teats in said composition.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
50 words
A teat dip for controlling the spread of bovine mastitis consisting essentially of mineral oil, about 0.2 to 7% by weight iodine dissolved in said oil, not less than 2 grams per gallon teat dip of polyoxyethylene cetyl ether, and at least sufficient water to dissolve said polyoxyethylene cetyl ether.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
50 words
A teat dip for controlling the spread of bovine mastitis consisting essentially of mineral oil, about 0.2 to 7% by weight iodine dissolved in said oil, not less than 2 grams per gallon teat dip of polyoxyethylene cetyl ether, and at least sufficient water to dissolve said polyoxyethylene cetyl ether.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
A teat dip, as claimed in claim 9, wherein said teat dip contains about 0.2 to 2% by weight iodine.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
A teat dip, as claimed in claim 9, wherein said teat dip contains about 0.5 to 1% by weight iodine.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
A teat dip, as claimed in claim 11, wherein said teat dip contains about 1% by weight iodine.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
A teat dip, as claimed in claim 9, wherein said mineral oil is selected from food and cosmetic grade mineral oils.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
A teat dip, as claimed in claim 13, wherein said mineral oil is a food grade mineral oil.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
A teat dip, as claimed in claim 9, wherein said mineral oil-iodine solution comprises about 95% by volume of said dip.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
20 words
A teat dip, as claimed in claim 15, wherein said teat dip contains about 0.2 to 2% by weight iodine.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-03-14 | 1980-09-13 | 1981-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-03-14 | 1984-09-13 | 1985-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-03-14 | 1988-09-13 | 1989-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |