(under subclass 400) Subject matter in which the composition is a cosmetic, antiperspirant or dentifrice.
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47, for a topical live body growing an adorning aid in aerosol form.
49, for dentifrices.
59, for sun tan or sun block preparations.
61, through 76, for various body treatment compositions.
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8, Bleaching and Dyeing: Fluid Treatment and Chemical Modification of Textiles and Fibers, subclassees 94.16+ for depilating compositions, 127.51, for compositions for chemically modifying human hair not a living body, subclasses 160 and 161 for compositions for depilating a living animal and subclasses 405+ for compositions for dyeing hair on a living animal.
44, Fuel and Related Compositions, appropriate subclasses for fuel containing an additive to protect it against decay or biological attack. Particularly note
300+, for the combination of a mineral oil containing a nonmineral oil preservative disclosed for use as fuel or any light mineral oil.
83, Cutting,
13+, for processes of shaving the living body, particularly subclasses 14+ wherein a Class 424 shaving preparation is used in preparatory treatment of the hair before shaving.
106, Compositions: Coating or Plastic, provides for coating compositions which protect a base by forming a tough,
adherent film even though the composition also contains a biocide to protect the base against biological attack; e.g., marine antifouling paints, etc. Materials or ingredients for coating and molding compositions (Class 106 appropriate subclasses) which are also useful as diluents or inert ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions are placed in Class 106 unless a therapeutic or biocidal property is claimed. Surgical sponges claimed only as being made from Class 106 Compositions, are placed in Class 106, if the sponge contains no active ingredient with a utility for Class 424. Patents claiming an ink suitable for coating or printing on pharmaceutical dosage units; e.g., tablets, etc., are placed in Class 106 unless the coated or printed article is also claimed. Class 424 provides for the following coating compositions: compositions intended to decorate or beautify the body; e.g., hair lacquer, fingernail polish, lipstick, etc.; coating compositions which do not protect the base by forming a tough, adherent film and whose sole function is as a carrier for a composition of Classs 424 utility; e.g., "stickers" which adhere insecticides to plants, etc., whether or claimed in combination with an act, ingredient; coating compositions applied to the body for therapeutic purposes even though a tough, adherent film is formed; and coating compositons which do not form tough, adherent films and which have a utility provided for in Class 424; e.g., salve, skin cream or a solution of a material, for example, a mixture of phenols to protect wood against insects, etc.
132, Toilet,
202+, for a process of treating hair on the scalp which is more than the mere application of a Class 424 composition and for miscellaneous apparatus for grooming or enhancing the appearance of the human body; e.g., combs, manicuring, toothpicks, dental floss, etc.
