Patents Examined by Walter E Webb
  • Oral care composition
    Patent number: 11395792
    Abstract: An oral care composition including an amphoteric surfactant or betaine, a copolymer, and an orally acceptable cationic antibacterial agent; and methods of using the oral care composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: RHODIA OPERATIONS
    Inventors: Juie Tanavade, Marivi Ortiz-Suarez, Alexandre Graet, Laurianne Timbart
  • Oral care compositions
    Patent number: 11389383
    Abstract: The various aspects presented herein relate to oral care compositions comprising: a) a bioactive component in an amount from 0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Inventors: Emma Qui-Min Ma, Wolfgang Fieber
  • Method for producing a light-coloured disalt
    Patent number: 11389384
    Abstract: A process for preparing light-colored aqueous surfactant compositions containing 10% by weight to 60% by weight, based on the total composition, of one or more alpha-sulfo fatty acid disalts (A) of general formula (I), R1CH(SO3M1)COOM2??(I), in which radical R1 is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl radical having 6 to 18 carbon atoms and radicals M1 and M2, independently, are selected from the group comprising H, Li, Na, K, Ca/2, Mg/2, ammonium, and alkanolamines, and water, in which fatty acids of the general formula (Ia), R2CH2COOH??(Ia) in which radical R2 is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl radical having 6 to 18 carbon atoms, (i) are subjected to sulfonation with gaseous sulfur trioxide, (ii) the acidic sulfonation product is neutralized, and then (iii) is subjected to bleaching with hydrogen peroxide at a pH above 7 in a temperature range of 80 to 95° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Claudia Brunn, Ansgar Behler, Rainer Eskuchen, Hans-Christian Raths, Tobias Hoefener
  • Micro-encapsulation of an insecticide
    Patent number: 11382330
    Abstract: An organic/oil mixture used in an emulsion to form micro-capsules of the present disclosure. The organic/oil mixture includes abamectin; a non-polar solvent having a polarity (P) value of a Hansen solubility parameter of 0 to 3; a polar solvent of Formula (I): where R1 is a C1 to C15 alkyl; R2 is either H or a C1 to C8 alkyl; R3 is a C1 to C15 alkylene; and R4 is a C1 to C15 alkyl, where a sum of carbons in the R1, R2, R4 alkyls and R3 alkylene is 8 to 30; and 2.5 to 20 wt. % of an isocyanate, where each wt. % is based on the total weight of the organic/oil mixture and the sum of the wt. % of the abamectin, the non-polar solvent, the polar solvent and the isocyanate totals 100 wt. %.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Shiling Zhang, Ling Zhong, Hua Ren, Dong Yun, Wei Lu, Cuilan Chang
  • Oral composition
    Patent number: 11382852
    Abstract: An oral composition for treating diseases in the mouth caused by formulation of biofilms on teeth. The oral composition includes water, stannous ion source, casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate, and at least citric acid or a citric acid salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: GC Laboratory America Inc.
    Inventors: Takuya Sato, Kosuke Honda
  • Desensitizing oral care compositions and methods for the same
    Patent number: 11382846
    Abstract: Oral care compositions and methods for reducing dental sensitivity or at least partially occluding dentin tubules of teeth in a subject are described herein. The oral care compositions may include an orally acceptable vehicle and a silica blocking agent configured to at least partially occlude dentin tubules of teeth. The silica blocking agents may include silica particles having a particle size distribution (D95) less than or equal to 7 ?m and a BET surface area of greater than or equal to 150 m2/g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Jessie Fonters, Jeannine Loetscher, Andre Brunella
  • Two-phase oral care whitening compositions
    Patent number: 11376206
    Abstract: A two-phase oral care whitening composition including a hydrophobic phase and a hydrophilic phase, and methods for oral care whitening teeth with the same are provided. The hydrophobic phase may include a source of hydrogen peroxide and an acyl donor. The hydrophilic phase may include an enzyme that catalyzes the generation of peracetic acid between the source of hydrogen peroxide and the acyl donor. At least one of the hydrophobic phase and the hydrophilic phase may further include at least one surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Mahmoud Hassan, Xiang Chen, Shyamala Pillai, Guofeng Xu, LaTonya Kilpatrick-Liverman, Suman Chopra, Robert Dicosimo, Mark S. Payne
  • Oral care composition comprising rottlerin
    Patent number: 11369556
    Abstract: An oral care composition including rottlerin in an amount sufficient to reduce a growth of gram-positive bacteria in a mouth treated with the oral care composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Karthik Sambanthamoorthy, Harsh Mahendra Trivedi
  • Therapeutic oral composition
    Patent number: 11369553
    Abstract: Disclosed are therapeutic oral compositions useful in the treatment of a variety of oral disorders, in which the composition can provide blockage of dentinal tubes, while at the same time provide antibacterial and anti-caries efficacy. The compositions include arginine in free or salt form, a mucoadhesive polymer, and at least one component selected from pyrophosphates, zinc salts, potassium salts, strontium salts, and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Sarita V. Mello, Evangelia Arvanitidou
  • Topcoat for basecoat compositions
    Patent number: 11364191
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a topcoat composition for basecoat compositions including at least one volatile oil and at least one ethylenic polymer, as well as to systems, kits and methods of treating, making-up and enhancing the appearance of lips, wherein the topcoat composition includes at least one polyamine compound, at least one non-volatile silicone oil and at least one silicone gum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: L'ORÉAL
    Inventors: Chunhua Li, Roselin Rosario-Melendez, Susan Ashley Desteno, Chao Zhu, Rita Jaky El-Khouri
  • Production, composition and application of preparations in a two-chamber application device for neutralizing and inactivating oxidizing, caustic and irritating chemicals on the skin
    Patent number: 11357717
    Abstract: A device and protective composition is described that is used in the context of first aid for skin contact with acids, bases, oxidizing agents, formaldehyde and fluorides serving to neutralize and inactivate the chemicals. The device comprises a two-chamber applicator that contains a first preparation in a first chamber, such as an antioxidant, and a second preparation in a second chamber, such as a solution that contains a buffer and a calcium salt. The two preparations are mixed just before application and are applied to the affected areas by the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Field Forensics, Inc.
    Inventor: Katharina Holtkamp
  • Compositions and methods for dental mineralization
    Patent number: 11351193
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for mineralizing a dental surface, in particular tooth enamel. Methods of mineralizing hypomineralized lesions (including subsurface lesions) in the tooth enamel caused by dental caries, dental corrosion and fluorosis are also provided. In particular, the invention relates to a method of mineralizing a dental surface or subsurface comprising contacting the dental surface or subsurface with a compound that is capable of increasing or maintaining the pH of a solution and a mineralizing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
    Inventor: Eric Charles Reynolds
  • Aqueous oral care fluoride treatment compositions, and methods
    Patent number: 11337902
    Abstract: An aqueous oral care fluoride treatment composition, a method of providing fluoride to a patient's tooth surface, and a method of reducing the incidence of dental caries, wherein the composition includes: 0.1 wt-% to 3.0 wt-% of a crosslinked poly acid having carboxylic acid side groups; a pharmaceutically acceptable buffer; 1.0 wt-% to 2.5 wt-% of sodium fluoride; 0.025 wt-% to 1.75 wt-% of a multivalent cation salt; and at least 60 wt-% water; wherein the weight percentages are based on the total weight of the aqueous composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Yizhong Wang, Tiffany T. Ton, Melinda B. Gustafson, Jennifer Post, Paul R. Klaiber, Carola A. Carrera Vidal, Joel D. Oxman
  • Transdermal delivery complex using metal-organic framework and nanocellulose
    Patent number: 11331261
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a transdermal delivery complex using a metal-organic framework (MOF) and nanocellulose. In addition, the present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising the transdermal delivery complex and a method for preparation of a transdermal delivery complex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: H&A PHARMACHEM CO., LTD
    Inventors: Hong Geun Ji, Young Ah Park, Hae In Choi, Yu Jin Kang, Min Hee Kim
  • Hydrogen peroxide formulations in barrier layer films with a metalized layer
    Patent number: 11324676
    Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a cosmetic product for modifying the natural color of keratinous fibers, in particular human hair. The cosmetic product includes at least one packaging (VP) and a cosmetic composition (KM) contained in this packaging (VP). The packaging is made of a multi-layer film (F) including at least two polymer layers (P1) and (P2) and at least one barrier layer (BS). The cosmetic composition includes at least one oxidizing agent, at least one C8-C30 alcohol, at least one specific anionic surfactant, at least one non-ionic surfactant and at least one acrylic-based thickening agent. The use of the packaging (VP) in combination with the cosmetic composition (KM) does surprisingly not lead to an inflation of the packaging or an excessive water loss of the agent (KM) during storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: HENKEL AG & CO. KGAA
    Inventors: Marc Nowottny, Torsten Lechner, Wolfgang Barthel
  • Oral care whitening compositions
    Patent number: 11324677
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are oral care compositions comprising a peroxide whitening complex in an amount to provide from 3.5% to 7% of hydrogen peroxide by weight of the composition, and a block copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide in an amount of from 40% to 60% by weight of the composition. Methods of making and using the dentifrices are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Xiang Chen, Suman Chopra, Lin Fei
  • Aqueous oral care solutions, methods, kits, and tooth surfaces having a coating derived from the oral care solution
    Patent number: 11318005
    Abstract: An aqueous oral care solution, a kit that includes such solution, a method of making such solution, a method of using such solution (e.g., a method of providing fluoride to a patient's tooth surface), and a tooth surface having a coating derived from the aqueous oral care solution, wherein the oral care solution includes: silver cations; thiocyanatc anions provided by a thiocyanatc source comprising Ca(SCN)2; fluoride anions; and water; wherein the molar ratio of silver to thiocyanatc ions is up to 0.40:1, and water is up to 57 wt-%, based on the total weight of the solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Yizhong Wang, Jie J. Liu, Richard P. Rusin, Melinda B. Gustafson, Ingo Haeberlein, Carola A. Carrera Vidal
  • Antioxidant infused gum for improving oral health
    Patent number: 11304896
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for treating, reducing or preventing oxidative stress in a subject. The compositions can be chewable confectionaries comprising a chewable base, one or more unprocessed phytochemical ingredients, and a sweetener comprising allulose. The unprocessed phytochemical ingredients can include ground plant materials selected from cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, or combinations thereof. The chewable confectionary can exhibit a polyphenolic content of at least 100 ?g gallic acid equivalents (GAE) or greater, per gram of the chewable confectionary and an antioxidant capacity of at least 3,200 ?M Trolox equivalents per gram of the chewable confectionary, as determined by the oxygen radical absorbance (ORAC) assay. Kits, methods of making and using the chewable confectionary are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
    Inventor: Kristi Crowe-White
  • Stable compositions of uncomplexed iodine and methods of use
    Patent number: 11297839
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition in solution (often, an aqueous solution) which comprises a combination of molecular iodine (I2) and an acceptable source of iodate (IO3), and an acid (inorganic or organic), wherein iodide and iodate are present in the composition at a molar ratio of about 0.1 to about 25, the concentration of uncomplexed molecular iodine is a disinfectant, biocidal and/or antimicrobial (depending upon the end use of the composition) effective amount the concentration of acid in the composition is effective to provide a buffering pH in the composition ranging from about 1.5 to about 6.5. Compositions according to the present invention are storage stable for unexpectedly long periods of time (up to about 5 years), and find use as dis infecting solutions, as germicides and/or biocides (e.g. antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, antispore etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: ioTech International, Incorporated
    Inventors: Rodger Elliot Kolsky, Herbert Moskowitz, Jack Kessler
  • Compositions comprising peroxyacid and methods for producing and using the same
    Patent number: 11284621
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for producing a non ?-keto peracid that has lower toxicity and lower corrosivity. The present embodiments also provide methods and compositions for reducing microbes on a surface, methods, and compositions for preventing and reducing infectious vegetative bacteria on a substrate, and methods and compositions for treating a wound. In particular, compositions of the invention provide for a mixture of an ?-keto peracid and a non ?-keto peracid that works synergistically to reduce microbes on a surface, to prevent vegetative bacteria on a surface and to heal a wound in animals or humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: ARMIS BIOPHARMA, INC.
    Inventors: Edwin D. Neas, John D. Skinner