US4115548A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Detergent compositions comprising modified proteins
Assignee: Procter and Gamble Co
•
Filing: 1974-12-20
•
Granted: 1978-09-19
•
Expires: 1994-12-20
Abstract
Abstract Compositions are provided which protect keratinous material such as skin and hair from the deleterious effects of detergents and adverse climatic conditions. Said compositions contain a modified protein and a surface active agent.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Anthony Marsh
- 👤 Gordon John Mackie
- 👤 Peter Hale
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:45
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61Q; A61Q19/00; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/30; A61K8/64; A61K8/645; A61K8/65; C; C11; C11D; C11D3/00; C11D3/16; C11D3/38; C11D3/384; A61Q19/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S424/00; Y10S424/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
60 words
A composition for protecting keratinous material from the deleterious effects of detergent or from adverse climatic conditions, said composition comprising (a) an effective amount of oxybutylated gelatin, said oxybutylated gelatin having a molecular weight greater than 5,000 and an isoionic point greater than 6; (b) from 0.1 to 90% by weight of a surface-active agent; and (c) a compatible carrier.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
60 words
A composition for protecting keratinous material from the deleterious effects of detergent or from adverse climatic conditions, said composition comprising (a) an effective amount of oxybutylated gelatin, said oxybutylated gelatin having a molecular weight greater than 5,000 and an isoionic point greater than 6; (b) from 0.1 to 90% by weight of a surface-active agent; and (c) a compatible carrier.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The composition as recited in claim 1 in which the composition contains from 2% to 6% by weight of the oxybutylated gelatin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
A method of protecting skin or hair from the deleterious effect of detergent or from adverse climatic conditions, comprising treating the skin or hair with an effective amount of the composition of claim 1 or with a dilute aqueous solution or dispersion thereof.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US1965008A
Cited
US3340153A
Cited
GB1122076A
Cited
US3642977A
Cited
US3548056A
Cited
US3738913A
Cited
US3824228A
Cited
US3787337A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-09-18 | 1982-03-20 | 1982-09-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-09-18 | 1986-03-20 | 1986-09-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-09-18 | 1990-03-20 | 1990-09-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |