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US006156323A
United States Patent [w]
Verdicchio et al.
[54] TRICOT-LIKE POUCH FOR THE DELIVERY OF TOPICAL DRUGS AND COSMETICS
[75] Inventors: Robert J. Verdicchio, Succasunna;
Morris Yang, Princeton Junction;
Samuel E. Carasso, Milltown; Kurt
Stenn, Princeton, all of N.J.
[73] Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer
Companies, Inc., Skillman, N.J.
[ * ] Notice: This patent issued on a continued prosecution application filed under 37 CFR 1.53(d), and is subject to the twenty year patent term provisions of 35 U.S.C. 154(a)(2).
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[58] Field of Search 428/516; 424/401,
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Primary Examiner—Jose' G. Dees
Assistant Examiner—Kathryne E. Shelborne
[57] ABSTRACT
This invention relates to pouch or pledget delivery system having an apertured film or fabric covering which assists in evenly and safely distributing topical medicaments.
16 Claims, 3 Drawing Sheets
(1 of 3 Drawing Sheet(s) Filed in Color)
