Patents by Inventor James Roy Maxwell

James Roy Maxwell 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).

  • Patent number: 8163304
    Abstract: An oral composition for oral cleansing, breath freshening, and anti-microbial benefits includes Magnolia Bark Extract in combination with a surface active agent. The effectiveness of Magnolia Bark Extract in inhibiting biofilm formation in the oral cavity is increased by a synergistic combination of the Magnolia Bark Extract with a surface active agent in an oral cavity delivery agent, such as chewing gum, a confectionary, a lozenge, a compressed tablet, and an edible film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Michael William James Dodds, James Roy Maxwell, Michael J. Greenberg, Minmin Tian, Rebecca Ann Aumann
  • Patent number: 8012514
    Abstract: A chewing gum composition for oral cleansing, breath freshening, and anti-microbial benefits includes Magnolia Bark extract. In a treatment process, effective amounts of Magnolia Bark extract are delivered to the oral cavity by the chewing gum composition for convenient oral cleansing and breath freshening benefits. A method of making the chewing gum composition includes forming blend of Magnolia Bark extract and a flavoring agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: WM. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: James Roy Maxwell, Michael J. Greenberg
  • Publication number: 20100040564
    Abstract: An oral composition for oral cleansing, breath freshening, and anti-microbial benefits includes Magnolia Bark Extract in combination with a surface active agent. The effectiveness of Magnolia Bark Extract in inhibiting biofilm formation in the oral cavity is increased by a synergistic combination of the Magnolia Bark Extract with a surface active agent in an oral cavity delivery agent, such as chewing gum, a confectionary, a lozenge, a compressed tablet, and an edible film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Inventors: MICHAEL WILLIAM JAMES DODDS, James Roy Maxwell, Michael J. Greenberg, Minmin Tian, Rebecca Ann Aumann
  • Patent number: 7632525
    Abstract: An oral composition for oral cleansing, breath freshening, and anti-microbial benefits includes Magnolia Bark Extract in combination with a surface active agent. The effectiveness of Magnolia Bark Extract in inhibiting biofilm formation in the oral cavity is increased by a synergistic combination of the Magnolia Bark Extract with a surface active agent in an oral cavity delivery agent, such as chewing gum, a confectionary, a lozenge, a compressed tablet, and an edible film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Michael William James Dodds, James Roy Maxwell, Michael J. Greenberg, Minmin Tian, Rebecca Ann Aumann
  • Patent number: 7595065
    Abstract: An oral composition for oral cleansing, breath freshening, and anti-microbial benefits includes an oral cavity delivery agent and an antimicrobial active agent including a synergistic combination of Magnolia Bark Extract and an essential oil. The oral composition includes chewing gums, candies, and an edible films. Specific antimicrobial active ingredient combinations include Magnolia Bark Extract and cinnamon oil or cinnamaldehyde, Magnolia Bark Extract and clove bud oil, Magnolia Bark Extract and peppermint oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Michael William James Dodds, Darci C. Biesczat, James Roy Maxwell, Michael J. Greenberg
  • Patent number: 7592025
    Abstract: A vehicle and a method for oral care that includes Magnolia Bark Extract in combination with a surface active agent. The effectiveness of Magnolia Bark Extract in inhibiting biofilm formation in the oral cavity is increased by a synergistic combination of the Magnolia Bark Extract with a surface active agent in an oral cavity delivery agent, such as spray, mouthwash, toothpaste, dental cleaner, gel, dental floss, toothpick, dentifrice, and a denture cleaner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: GIC Innovations Company
    Inventors: Michael W. J. Dodds, James Roy Maxwell, Michael J. Greenberg, Minmin Tian
  • Patent number: 7544377
    Abstract: A chewable oral composition for oral cleansing, breath freshening, and antimicrobial benefits includes fast release Magnolia Bark Extract in combination with a surface active agent. The effectiveness of Magnolia Bark Extract in inhibiting biofilm formation in the oral cavity is increased by a synergistic combination of the rapidly released Magnolia Bark Extract with a surface active agent in a chewable oral cavity delivery agent, such as chewing gum, chewable candy, and a soft tablet. The fast release of the antimicrobial agents is effectuated by encapsulation or coating of the oral cavity delivery agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: GIC Innovations Company
    Inventors: Michael W. J. Dodds, James Roy Maxwell, Michael J. Greenberg, Minmin Tian
  • Patent number: 7470442
    Abstract: A confectionary composition and a method for oral care that includes Magnolia Bark Extract in combination with a surface active agent. The effectiveness of Magnolia Bark Extract in inhibiting biofilm formation in the oral cavity is increased by a synergistic combination of the Magnolia Bark Extract with a surface active agent in an oral cavity delivery agent, such as confectionary, a lozenge, a candy, and a tablet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: GIC Innovations Company
    Inventors: Michael W. J. Dodds, James Roy Maxwell, Michael J. Greenberg, Minmin Tian
  • Patent number: 7347985
    Abstract: A pullulan-free edible film composition for oral cleansing, breath freshening, and anti-microbial benefits includes a film forming agent and Magnolia Bark Extract. In a treatment process, an effective amount of Magnolia Bark Extract is delivered to the oral cavity by the edible film for convenient oral cleansing and breath freshening benefits. A method of making the pullulan-free edible film composition includes forming an aqueous solution of film forming agents and Magnolia Bark Extract and drying the aqueous solution to form a dry edible film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: James Roy Maxwell, Michael J. Greenberg
  • Publication number: 20040086546
    Abstract: A pullulan-free edible film composition for oral cleansing, breath freshening, and anti-microbial benefits includes a film forming agent and cinnamaldehyde. In a treatment process, effective amounts of cinnamaldehyde is delivered to the oral cavity by the edible film for convenient oral cleansing and breath freshening benefits. A method of making the pullulan-free edible film composition includes forming an aqueous solution of film forming agents and cinnamaldehyde and drying the aqueous solution to form a dry edible film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: James Roy Maxwell, Michael J. Greenberg
  • Publication number: 20040081713
    Abstract: A pullulan-free edible film composition for oral cleansing, breath freshening, and anti-microbial benefits includes a film forming agent and Magnolia Bark extract. In a treatment process, effective amounts of Magnolia Bark extract is delivered to the oral cavity by the edible film for convenient oral cleansing and breath freshening benefits. A method of making the pullulan-free edible film composition includes forming an aqueous solution of film forming agents and Magnolia Bark extract and drying the aqueous solution to form a dry edible film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventors: James Roy Maxwell, Michael J. Greenberg