Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Preparations characterized by special physical form – Biocides; animal or insect repellents or attractants
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-29
2005-11-29
Levy, Neil S. (Department: 1615)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Preparations characterized by special physical form
Biocides; animal or insect repellents or attractants
C424S045000, C424S047000, C424S059000, C424S401000, C424S720000, C514S551000, C514S617000, C514S738000, C514S315000, C514S919000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06969521
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is an aerosol insect repellent composition. The composition has (a) an amount of an insect repellent effective to repel insects when applied to the skin and (b) a cosmetically-acceptable vehicle in which to disperse and deliver the insect repellent active. The vehicle has (i) a VOC component capable of volatilizing upon exposure to a reduction in pressure for delivering the composition in an aerosol form, and (ii) a non-VOC component. The aerosol composition has a VOC content of not greater than about 55 wt. % based upon the weight of the aerosol composition. Further disclosed is a method of repelling insects from skin wherein the aerosol composition is applied to or sprayed on the skin.
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Gonzalez Anthony D.
Kalafsky Robert E.
Pechko Andrew H.
Avon Products Inc.
Levy Neil S.
Ohlandt Greeley Ruggiero & Perle L.L.P.
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