Mary Elizabeth Sullivan

US Patent:

20060264346, Nov 23, 2006

Filed:

May 19, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/132574

Inventors:

Mary Sullivan - West Seneca NY, US

International Classification:

A61K 8/00

US Classification:

510137000

Abstract:

A low cost, easy to use cleanser and/or treatment formulation (available in a powder, liquid, or solid form) includes encapsulated, non-toxic, timed-release dye. The dye remains encapsulated during cleansing and/or treating, such as during hand washing for the recommended 15-20 seconds. The encapsulant then releases the dye indicating that the hands have been thoroughly washed. Once the dye/lather mixture is completely removed by rinsing, the hand washer is assured that his or her hands have been thoroughly washed and rinsed completely. In those cases where an anti-bacterial agent is recommended, it should be used for the recommended 15-20 seconds, in order to be effective. The invention may be formulated for any type of timed cleaning and/or treatment, including hair washing, pet cleaning, hair coloring, and so forth. The cleansing formulation may be aqueous or organic based and may include encapsulated scents, lotions, medicants, therapeutic agents, and/or anti-microbials.