Breath refreshening lipstick

US6290940A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• FD Management, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Alan Joel Meyers · Trumbull, US
• Celeste Anne Lutrario · Durham, US
• Marianne Elliott · Seymour, US
• Lee Ann Gallagher · Morristown, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 27, 2000
• Grant date: Sep 18, 2001
• Expiry date: Mar 27, 2020

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61Q1/06
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A lipstick is provided for freshening the breath and reducing oral malodor. These lipsticks utilize an antibacterial agent in combination with menthol as the active components. Most preferred as the antibacterial agent are zinc salts, especially zinc citrate. Further components of the lipstick include a lipophilic material such as waxes and usually colorants. Water may be included at levels ranging up to about 25% by weight.