Patents by Inventor Betty Won

Betty Won has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Methods of Enhancing Natural Defense in the Oral Cavity
    Publication number: 20240050344
    Abstract: Methods of increasing sIgA levels in an individual's oral cavity are disclosed. The methods comprise applying effective amounts of zinc oxide, zinc citrate, and arginine Methods of increasing the concentration of sIgA in the individual's mucosa pellicle in the oral cavity are disclosed. Methods of increasing phagocytotic activity of phagocytotic cells in the individual's oral cavity are also disclosed. In addition, methods of increasing levels of ?-Defensin 1 in the individual's oral cavity are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2021
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Ying YANG, Shaopeng XU, Guofeng XU, Harsh Mahendra TRIVEDI, James MASTERS, Dandan CHEN, Betty WON
  • Oral Hydrogel Compositions and Uses
    Publication number: 20240024233
    Abstract: The present invention relates to oral hydrogel compositions, more particularly to thermosensitive gel compositions, which undergo a sol-gel transition in the oral cavity, and which optionally comprise therapeutic actives for sustained release.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Lisa MANUS, Joseph STEELE, Guillaume PICQUET, Christine PADULA, Dandan CHEN, Betty WON, Andrei POTANIN
  • Oral care compositions
    Patent number: 11819561
    Abstract: This application provides, among other things, novel aqueous oral care compositions useful for combining and delivering poorly compatible ingredients, in particular, chlorhexidine and polyphosphate salts, by formulating the composition with a surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Ningwei Li, Hongwei Shen, Saide Tang, Betty Won, Viktor Dubovoy, Long Pan
  • Oral Care Compositions
    Publication number: 20220387279
    Abstract: This application provides, among other things, oral care compositions where the addition of a stabilizing amount of a nonionic gelling and thickening agent, (e.g., hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC)), to formulations comprising a bisbiguanide (e.g., chlorhexidine (CHX)) agent allows for proper structure and consistency to the formulation and to allow it to be used as a gel or a toothpaste to facility delivery of chlorhexidine, among other actives, to the teeth or gums.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Murilo Nogueira NAKAJIMA, Saide TANG, Betty WON, Enzo UTIMA, Guofeng XU, Paloma PIMENTA, Sarita Vera MELLO, Melissa MUIR
  • Dentifrice Composition Comprising Zinc Oxide and Zinc Citrate
    Publication number: 20220202668
    Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising a combination of zinc oxide and zinc citrate, and methods of preparing and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Michael PRENCIPE, Yun XU, Xiao Yi HUANG, Steven FISHER, Betty WON, Lyndsay SCHAEFFER-KORBYLO
  • Oral Care Compositions and Methods of Use
    Publication number: 20220125698
    Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising arginine or lysine, zinc citrate and zinc oxide, fluoride source, and a silica abrasive which exhibits an acid pH when measured as an aqueous slurry as well as to methods of using and of making these compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2022
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Michael PRENCIPE, Amy RUSSO, Hansruedi STETTLER, Betty WON, Lisa Marie MANUS, Michael STRANICK, Peng YAN, Chengkang TAN, Vyoma PATEL, André MORGAN, Andrei POTANIN, Xiao Yi HUANG
  • Dentifrice composition comprising zinc oxide and zinc citrate
    Patent number: 11278477
    Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising a combination of zinc oxide and zinc citrate, and methods of preparing and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Michael Prencipe, Yun Xu, Xiao Yi Huang, Steven Fisher, Betty Won, Lyndsay Schaeffer-Korbylo
  • Oral care compositions and methods of use
    Patent number: 11234915
    Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising arginine or lysine, zinc citrate and zinc oxide, fluoride source, and a silica abrasive which exhibits an acid pH when measured as an aqueous slurry as well as to methods of using and of making these compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Michael Prencipe, Amy Russo, Hansruedi Stettler, Betty Won, Lisa Manus, Michael Stranick, Peng Yan, Chengkang Tan, Vyoma Patel, André Morgan, Andrei Potanin, Xiao Yi Huang
  • Oral Care Compositions
    Publication number: 20210401705
    Abstract: This application provides, among other things, novel aqueous oral care compositions useful for combining and delivering poorly compatible ingredients, in particular, chlorhexidine and polyphosphate salts, by formulating the composition with a surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Ningwei LI, Hongwei SHEN, Saide TANG, Betty WON, Viktor DUBOVOY, Long PAN
  • Oral care compositions and methods of use
    Patent number: 11207254
    Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising a basic amino acid; a combination of zinc ion sources; and from about 0.75 wt. % to about 2 wt. % of a chelating system; along with methods of making and using same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Marcella Mourao, Wilbens Josias, Betty Won, Lisa Manus, Michael A. Stranick, Xiaoyi Huang, Michael Prencipe, Amy Russo, Hansruedi Stettler, Peng Yan, Chengkang Tan, Vyoma Patel, André Michelle Morgan, Andrei Potanin
  • Oral Care Compositions and Methods of Use
    Publication number: 20200206116
    Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising arginine or lysine, zinc citrate and zinc oxide, fluoride source, and a silica abrasive which exhibits an acid pH when measured as an aqueous slurry as well as to methods of using and of making these compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Michael PRENCIPE, Amy RUSSO, Hansruedi STETTLER, Betty WON, Lisa MANUS, Michael STRANICK, Peng YAN, Chengkang TAN, Vyoma PATEL, André MORGAN, Andrei POTANIN, Xiao Yi HUANG
  • Oral Care Compositions and Methods of Use
    Publication number: 20200170913
    Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising a basic amino acid; a combination of zinc ion sources; and from about 0.75 wt. % to about 2 wt. % of a chelating system; along with methods of making and using same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Marcella MOURAO, Wilbens JOSIAS, Betty WON, Lisa MANUS, Michael A. STRANICK, Xiaoyi HUANG, Michael PRENCIPE, Amy RUSSO, Hansruedi STETTLER, Peng YAN, Chengkang TAN, Vyoma PATEL, André Michelle MORGAN, Andrei POTANIN
  • Oral care compositions and methods of use
    Patent number: 10617620
    Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising arginine or lysine, zinc citrate and zinc oxide, fluoride source, and a silica abrasive which exhibits an acid pH when measured as an aqueous slurry as well as to methods of using and of making these compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Xiaoyi Huang, Michael Prencipe, Amy Russo, Hansruedi Stettler, Betty Won, Lisa Manus, Michael Stranick, Peng Yan, Chengkang Tan, Vyoma Patel, Andre Morgan, Andrei Potanin
  • Oral care compositions and methods of use
    Patent number: 10588840
    Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising a basic amino acid; a combination of zinc ion sources; and from about 0.75 wt. % to about 2 wt. % of a chelating system; along with methods of making and using same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Marcella Mourao, Wilbens Josias, Betty Won, Lisa Manus, Michael Stranick, Xiaoyi Huang, Michael Prencipe, Amy Russo, Hansruedi Stettler, Peng Yan, Chengkang Tan, Vyoma Patel, Andre Michelle Morgan, Andrei Potanin
  • Bioavailability of metal ions
    Patent number: 10563243
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method for determining the bioavailability of a metal ion in a composition comprising a source of the metal ion, wherein the metal ion has antimicrobial activity, and wherein the method comprises: a) incubating a sample of the composition with bacterial cells, and b) determining the viability of the bacterial cells after incubation. The method is useful for determining the effect of agents on the bioavailability of metal ions in a composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Lyndsay Schaeffer-Korbylo, Betty Won, Venda Porter Maloney, Gregory Szewczyk
  • Stabilization of zinc oxide film in oral compositions
    Patent number: 10518114
    Abstract: An oral care composition and method are described in which the composition includes a film or a plurality of film fragments entrained in a carrier. The film or plurality of film fragments comprises zinc oxide. The composition and methods provide benefits including increased stability and shelf-life ensuring the delivery and bioavailability of zinc oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Paloma Pimenta, Shira Pilch, James Masters, Betty Won
  • Dentifrice Composition Comprising Zinc Oxide and Zinc Citrate
    Publication number: 20190269586
    Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising a combination of zinc oxide and zinc citrate, and methods of preparing and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Michael PRENCIPE, Yun XU, Xiao Yi HUANG, Steven FISHER, Betty WON, Lyndsay SCHAEFFER-KORBYLO
  • Dentifrice compositions comprising zinc oxide and zinc citrate
    Patent number: 10342750
    Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising a combination of zinc oxide and zinc citrate, and methods of preparing and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Michael Prencipe, Yun Xu, Xiao Yi Huang, Steven Fisher, Betty Won, Lyndsay Schaeffer-Korbylo
  • Oral Care Compositions and Methods of Use
    Publication number: 20180263885
    Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising a basic amino acid; a combination of zinc ion sources; and from about 0.75 wt. % to about 2 wt. % of a chelating system; along with methods of making and using same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Marcella MOURAO, Wilbens JOSIAS, Betty WON, Lisa MANUS, Michael STRANICK, Xiaoyi HUANG, Michael PRENCIPE, Amy RUSSO, Hansruedi STETTLER, Peng YAN, Chengkang TAN, Vyoma PATEL, Andre Michelle MORGAN, Andrei POTANIN
  • Oral Care Compositions and Methods of Use
    Publication number: 20180221259
    Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising a basic amino acid; a combination of zinc ion sources; and a thickening system comprising a nonionic cellulose ether having a viscosity, measured at 2% in water at 25° C., of 4500 to 7500 cps; and a polysaccharide gum; along with methods of making and using same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Andrei POTANIN, Tilo POTH, Amit AHUJA, Claude BLANVALET, Betty WON, Lisa MANUS, Michael STRANICK, Xiao Yi HUANG, Michael PRENCIPE, Amy RUSSO, Hansruedi STETTLER, Peng YAN, Chengkang TAN, Vyoma PATEL, Andre MORGAN