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Method for treating skin ailments
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-05-03
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Granted: 1980-12-16
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Expires: 1999-05-03
Abstract
Abstract A method for treating skin ailments comprising applying polyethylene glycol or other lower polyalkylene glycol to the ailing portion of the skin.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy Edwards
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 23:28
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/30; A61K8/33; A61K8/39; A61K8/72; A61K8/84; A61K8/86; A61Q; A61Q19/00; A61Q5/00; A61Q5/006; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S424/00; Y10S424/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
44 words
A method of treating skin ailments, comprising flaking of the skin, athlete's foot, dandruff and eczema consisting of topically applying to the portion of the skin in an amount to wet the skin, a composition consisting of a polyalkylene glycol as the active ingredient.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
44 words
A method of treating skin ailments, comprising flaking of the skin, athlete's foot, dandruff and eczema consisting of topically applying to the portion of the skin in an amount to wet the skin, a composition consisting of a polyalkylene glycol as the active ingredient.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method as claimed in claim 1 in which the polyalkylene glycol is polyethylene glycol.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method as claimed in claim 1 in which the polyalkylene glycol is polypropylene glycol.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-12-16 | 1984-06-16 | 1984-12-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-16 | 1988-06-16 | 1988-12-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-16 | 1992-06-16 | 1992-12-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |