(19)
(11) EP 1 289 384 A2

(12)

(88) Date of publication A3:
23.05.2002

(43) Date of publication:
12.03.2003 Bulletin 2003/11

(21) Application number: 01946034.4

(22) Date of filing: 01.06.2001
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7A23L 1/30, A23L 2/52
(86) International application number:
PCT/US0117/722
(87) International publication number:
WO 0109/3701 (13.12.2001 Gazette 2001/50)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE TR
Designated Extension States:
AL LT LV MK RO SI

(30) Priority: 02.06.2000 US 586284

(71) Applicant: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
Cincinnati,Ohio 45202 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • SARAMA, Robert, Joseph
    Loveland, OH 45140 (US)
  • HEISEY, Matthew, Thomas
    Cincinnati, OH 45215 (US)
  • HARRIS, Judith, Lynn
    Cleves, OH 45002 (US)

(74) Representative: Kremer, VĂ©ronique et al
Procter & Gamble Service GmbHSulzbacher Strasse 40
65824 Schwalbach am Taunus
65824 Schwalbach am Taunus (DE)

   


(54) AQUEOUS CHONDROPROTECTIVE COMPOSITIONS HAVING DEFINED PH LIMITATIONS FOR EFFICACIOUS DELIVERY