The Procter Gamble Company

William G Hall

Kevin Thomas McLaughlin

Stephen Joseph Hunter-Rinderle

Robert S Dirksing

The present invention relates to a mouthrinse and methods of use providing improved antimicrobial activity and thereby reducing oral bacteria, mouth malodor and further promoting oral health.

Mouthrinse compositions

A composition providing the physiologic sensations of ethanol, comprising an alkoxy glycol ether and preferably further comprising a cooling agent and an oral care or pharmaceutical active.

Ethanol substitutes

Concentrated mouthrinse, methods of use and methods of manufacturing the mouthrinse for efficient delivery of antimicrobials wherein the composition is concentrated and substantially free of non-cationic surfactants.

Concentrated mouthrinse for efficient delivery of antimicrobials

A self-contained package for housing, dispensing and diluting concentrated liquid with a predetermined quantity of dilution liquid prior to use. The package comprises a container for housing the concentrated liquid, a spout having a discharge orifice, and a closure. The spout aids the user in controlling the flow of liquid from the container during the dispensing cycle. The closure includes a concentrate reservoir for receiving concentrated liquid from the container and a main body portion for receiving dilution liquid after the concentrate reservoir has been filled with the concentrated liquid. The main body portion of the closure has a cross-section which is larger than the cross-section of the concentrate reservoir to facilitate easy visual sighting when the concentrate reservoir is filled. The concentrate reservoir further includes a centrally located sealing post which penetrates the discharge orifice in the spout to form a liquid tight seal whenever the closure is fully assembled onto the container.

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Cincinnati, OH, United States of America

William G Hall