Naturally Derived Clay (e.g., Bentonite, Etc.) Patents (Class 514/949)
  • Compressed powder formulation containing organophilic clay and a process for making the formulation
    Patent number: 4659571
    Abstract: A compressed powder formulation which consists essentially of an organophilic clay and at least one topical agent. The formulation maintains its physical integrity upon handling thereby permitting the preparation of the formulation in the form of self-supporting sticks and exhibits an acceptable level of payout. Additionally, the formulation retains an acceptable level of payout even when contacted with water. A process of making the formulation by compressing a powderous mixture is also set forth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1987
    Assignee: NL Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis Laba
  • Compositions for treating acne vulgaris and methods of making and using same
    Patent number: 4640932
    Abstract: A composition comprising a unique facial mask containing benzoyl peroxide as its essential active ingredient which provides a surprisingly effective, efficient and acceptable method to control and mitigate acne vulgaris in individuals susceptible thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1987
    Assignee: Neutrogena Corporation
    Inventors: John Fong, Mitchell S. Wortzman, Richard A. Scott
  • Composition for cleaning the skin
    Patent number: 4637933
    Abstract: A cosmetic composition based on an oil-in-water emulsion containing an oil phase, a water phase, an emulsifying agent, and a mineral phase which contains, for instance, a clay, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1987
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Arlette Zabotto nee Arribau, Jean-Claude Contamin, Christian Zaffran, Constantin Koulbanis
  • Effervescent dentifrice
    Patent number: 4627972
    Abstract: Dentifrice compositions are provided having an effervescent and cleansing action. The dentifrice compositions are formed from an essentially anhydrous dentifrice base medium and an inorganic oxide material containing an adsorbed gas. Upon contact of the dentifrice composition with water, an effervescent action occurs as the gas is desorbed from the inorganic oxide material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1986
    Assignee: Union Carbide Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony J. Gioffre, Ronald J. Ross
  • Zeolite for personal care products
    Patent number: 4626550
    Abstract: Self-warming personal care products such as lotions, creams and pastes can be prepared using Zeolite A that contains both sodium and potassium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1986
    Assignee: PQ Corporation
    Inventor: Elliot P. Hertzenberg
  • Fungicidal composition
    Patent number: 4536498
    Abstract: A fungicidal composition containing a fungicidally effective amount of tolchlofos-methyl [O,O-dimethyl O-(2,6-dichloro-4-methylphenyl) phosphorothioate] as an active ingredient, attapulgite clay as a carrier and polypropylene glycol as a stabilizer, its formulation and its use as a fungicide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1985
    Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited
    Inventors: Manabu Tagami, Kenzi Urayama, Tadashi Ooishi, Yukikazu Okamoto, Kozo Tsuji
  • Process for preparing .beta.' form of copper 8-hydroxyquinoline
    Patent number: 4517362
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of the .beta.' form of the copper chelate of 8-hydroxyquinoline (copper oxinate), stabilized compositions containing said chelate, fungicidal compositions containing said chelate, and the methods for using said .beta.' form chelate or compositions for combatting fungi are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1984
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1985
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Bernard Muller, Rene Piat, Cornelis Rensing, Jean-Paul Trajin