Patents by Inventor J. Michael Skaggs

J. Michael Skaggs 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).

  • Plaque disclosing compositions
    Patent number: 4992256
    Abstract: Dental plaque-disclosing compositions comprising FD&C Red No. 40 which selectively stain plaque formed on tooth surfaces, making plaque easily observable to the naked eye at visible light wave-lengths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: J. Michael Skaggs, Robert E. Dickson, James H. Bowers, Edward A. Tavss