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Use indicating soap

US7053029B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14Claims
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Filing dateMar 27, 2002
Grant dateMay 30, 2006
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Expiry dateJan 10, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/45
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

There is provided a soap that contains an indicator that produces an observable change after a period of time to show that sufficient cleaning has been done or to indicate the thoroughness of the cleaning. The soap is preferably made from two components that produce a color and/or viscosity changes after about 30 seconds of use. This use indicating change is useful for, for example, teaching children to was their hands for a sufficient period of time.

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