Patents by Inventor Ira Hill

Ira Hill 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).

  • FLAVOR-STABLE DENTAL DEVICES
    Publication number: 20070110681
    Abstract: Flavor-stable, dental devices are coated with a flavor-absorbing, saliva soluble coating and packaged in unit-dose packaging with a flavor-compatible wrapping material, wherein said unit-doses are contained in a flavor-sealed dispenser that has been purged with an inert gas and fitted with a volatile flavor reservoir, prior to sealing, whereby said flavor reservoir releases flavor that is absorbed by the saliva soluble coating on said dental device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Applicant: Whitehill Oral Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ira Hill, Robert Lepple, Dale Brown
  • CLEANING PERCEPTION ORAL CARE PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20070107747
    Abstract: Various oral products coated with a saliva soluble coating containing: emulsions, film formers, and/or sialagogue and emulsion mixtures are post-treated with absorbable, stable, volatile flavors released from a reservoir under flavor-sealed conditions, such that, during use, a series of flavor signals are released from said oral products which collectively impart a clean perception.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Applicant: Whitehill Oral Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ira Hill, Robert Lepple, Dale Brown
  • METHODS FOR COATING DENTAL DEVICES WITH SIALAGOGUE EMULSIONS
    Publication number: 20060201531
    Abstract: Methods for imparting a tingling sensation to disposable, one-handed, dental devices comprising imparting tumbling motion to said devices and simultaneously coating said tumbling devices with multiple saliva soluble coatings of sialagogue emulsions, wherein said multiple coatings comprise from between about 0.25 and about 6% by weight of said multicoated devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventors: Dale Brown, Ira Hill
  • Recovery pet chews
    Publication number: 20060105025
    Abstract: Extruded and densified recovery, ingestible pet chews, comprising a blend of an emulsion, starch, protein, plasticizing substance and water, which indicate recovery, resistance to fracturing and resistance to crumbling properties over the chew-life of the pet chews.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2004
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Inventors: Ira Hill, Dale Brown, Robert Lepple, Ronald Butler
  • Biofilm therapy interproximal devices
    Publication number: 20060034782
    Abstract: The present invention discloses and claims various interproximal devices and associated methods for: (a) removing and disrupting interproximally, supragingival and subgingivally the microbiological burden associated with biofilms, (b) controlling biofilm influence among at risk adults on certain systemic chronic diseases including: Type II diabetes, heart disease, atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction and osteoporosis, and (c) maintaining periostasis in at risk adults.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2005
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: Dale Brown, Ira Hill, Michael Schweigert
  • Impregnated, flexible, rawhide pet chews containing ingestible, therapeutic ingredients
    Publication number: 20050147719
    Abstract: Therapeutic, flexible, tough, rawhide pet chews impregnated with an emulsion and/or surfactant containing an ingestible, therapeutic ingredient suitable for releasing said therapeutic ingredient over the chew-life of the chew to: help control, disrupt and remove biofilms, treat fetid breath, treat gum disease, treat other pet conditions and/or provide supplements for the pet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2004
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: Ira Hill, Dale Brown
  • Impregnated, flexible, rawhide pet chews containing antimicrobially active chlorhexdine
    Publication number: 20050064019
    Abstract: Therapeutic, flexible, tough, rawhide pet chews impregnated with an emulsion and/or surfactant containing antimicrobially active chlorhexidine suitable for releasing said antimicrobially active chlorhexidine over the chew-life of the chew to: help control, disrupt and remove biofilms, treat fetid breath and treat gum disease in pets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2004
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventors: Ira Hill, Dale Brown
  • Nicotine-impermeable container and method of fabricating the same
    Patent number: 6098632
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a nicotine-impermeable container and a method for fabricating same. Additionally, the invention relates to a nicotine inhaling device which allows a user to ingest nicotine vapors orally. The nicotine inhaling device of the present invention is primarily directed to a device which can be used as a smoking cessation aid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: Pharmacia & Upjohn AB
    Inventors: James E. Turner, Michael P. Ellis, Ronald G. Oldham, Ira Hill, Bengt Eber Malmborg, Sven-Borje Andersson
  • Nicotine-impermeable container and method of fabricating the same
    Patent number: 5501236
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a nicotine-impermeable container and a method for fabricating same. Additionally, the invention relates to a nicotine inhaling device which allows a user to ingest nicotine vapors orally. The nicotine inhaling device of the present invention is primarily directed to a device which can be used as a smoking cessation aid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1996
    Assignee: Pharmacia AB
    Inventors: Ira Hill, Bengt E. Malmborg, Ronald G. Oldham, James E. Turner, Michael P. Ellis, Sven-Bo/ rje Andersson
  • Nicotine-impermeable container and method of fabricating the same
    Patent number: 5400808
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a nicotine-impermeable container including a barrier layer of acrylonitrile and methyl acrylate and a method for fabricating same. Additionally, the invention relates to a nicotine inhaling device which allows a user to ingest nicotine vapors orally. The nicotine inhaling device of the present invention is primarily directed to a device which can be used as a smoking cessation aid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1995
    Assignee: Pharmacia Biosystems Aktiebolag
    Inventors: James E. Turner, Michael P. Ellis, Ronald G. Oldham, Ira Hill, Bengt E. Malmborg, Sven-Borje Andersson
  • Nicotine-impermeable container and method of fabricating the same
    Patent number: 5167242
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a nicotine-impermeable container and a method for fabricating same. Additionally, the invention relates to a nicotine inhaling device which allows a user to ingest nicotine vapors orally. The nicotine inhaling device of the present invention is primarily directed to a device which can be used as a smoking cessation aid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1992
    Assignee: Kabi Pharmacia Aktiebolaq
    Inventors: James E. Turner, Michael P. Ellis, Ronald G. Oldham, Ira Hill, Bengt E. Malmborg, Sven-Borje Andersson
  • Controlled release interproximal delivery system
    Patent number: 5165913
    Abstract: The present invention discloses dental floss containing surfactant and silicone preparations with added chemotherapeutic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1992
    Inventors: Ira Hill, Robert D. White
  • Method of treating the oral cavity with dental floss containing chemotherapeutic agents
    Patent number: 5098711
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of treating the oral cavity with a surfactant, silicone, and chemotherapeutic agent containing preparation released from dental floss to alter local microbial ecology including: plaque formation, gingivitis and S. mutans count.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Inventors: Ira Hill, Robert D. White