ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 11 -- United States Patent no. 12,544,352, issued on Feb. 10, was assigned to Melaleuca Inc. (Idaho Falls, Idaho).

"Diaper cream" was invented by Rebecca L. Zehntner (Blackfoot, Idaho) and Nasser A. Fredj (Ammon, Idaho).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Materials and methods for formulating skin care compositions suitable for use on babies and toddlers are provided herein. For example, this document provides materials and methods for formulating diaper cream compositions that contain natural ingredients, are not irritating to babies' skin, and can be used to treat or prevent symptoms of diaper rash."

The patent was filed on Dec. 30, 2021, under Application No. 17/565,948. ...