Patents by Inventor Jessica K. Ward

Jessica K. Ward 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).

  • Publication number: 20220323318
    Abstract: A human oral care composition, includes safe and effective amounts of the fluoride ion and stabilized chlorine dioxide, that may take the form of a paste, gel, rinse, spray, powder, varnish or similar that reduces demineralization and promotes remineralization of teeth. The method includes the topical application of the composition to the human oral cavity (including but not limited to the teeth, gingiva, and tongue), preferably at least once daily, to enhance the anti-caries effect of fluoride by released chlorine dioxide compromising any biofilm present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Applicant: Micropure, Inc.
    Inventors: James L. Ratcliff, Lee E. Kirsch, Jessica K. Ward Dykstra, William E. Cooley, Gary Armitage, Robert Ashley, Esmeralda Ann Garcia
  • Publication number: 20140178499
    Abstract: A composition for preventing and treating all forms of osteonecrosis of the jaw are disclosed. The composition is comprised of 0.005%-2.0% weight/volume (w/v) chlorine dioxide source, such as sodium chlorite, chlorite ion, stabilized chlorine dioxide or similar and may take the form of a paste, gel, rinse, spray, powder, varnish or similar. The prevention and treatment includes the application of the composition in the oral cavity and other body areas affected by osteonecrosis of the jaw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: MICROPURE, INC.
    Inventors: James L. Ratcliff, Michael Z. Marder, Robert W. Marder, Jessica K. Ward Dykstra, Elena J. Young, Esmeralda Ann Garcia
  • Publication number: 20140112875
    Abstract: A human oral care composition, includes safe and effective amounts of the fluoride ion and stabilized chlorine dioxide, that may take the form of a paste, gel, rinse, spray, powder, varnish or similar that reduces demineralization and promotes remineralization of teeth. The method includes the topical application of the composition to the human oral cavity (including but not limited to the teeth, gingiva, and tongue), preferably at least once daily, to enhance the anti-caries effect of fluoride by released chlorine dioxido compromising any biofilm present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: MICROPURE, INC.
    Inventors: James L. Ratcliff, Lee E. Kirsch, Jessica K. Ward Dykstra, William E. Cooley, Gary Armitage, Robert Ashley, Esmeralda Ann Garcia
  • Publication number: 20110318282
    Abstract: A human oral care composition, includes safe and effective amounts of the fluoride ion and stabilized chlorine dioxide, that may take the form of a paste, gel, rinse, spray, powder, varnish or similar that reduces demineralization and promotes remineralization of teeth. The method includes the topical application of the composition to the human oral cavity (including but not limited to the teeth, gingiva, and tongue), preferably at least once daily, to enhance the anti-caries effect of fluoride by released chlorine dioxido compromising any biofilm present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: MICROPURE, INC.
    Inventors: James L. Ratcliff, Lee E. Kirsch, Jessica K. Ward Dykstra, William E. Cooley, Gary Armitage, Robert Ashley, Esmeralda Ann Garcia
  • Patent number: 7875460
    Abstract: A method for determining the available treatment dosage of stabilized chlorine dioxide in the prevention and the treatment of plaque accumulation, volatile sulfur compound production, gingivitis and periodontitis, and for differentiating the treatment dosage from other chlorine-containing compounds that may not have such beneficial effects is disclosed. When in solution as stabilized chlorine dioxide, the presence of other ions such as chlorate and chloride may not only obscure results as to the concentration of stabilized ClO2, but also reduce the predicted effectiveness. The present invention uses validated analytical methods to predict the effectiveness of stabilized ClO2 by more precisely measuring its concentration in solution. Such measurement renders precision at a level required of food-grade and pharmacy-grade chemotherapeutic agents in the oral cavity. Preferred concentrations are within the range of about 0.005 to about 2% (w/v) stabilized chlorine dioxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Micropure, Inc.
    Inventors: James L. Ratcliff, Elizabeth A. Renken, Jessica K. Ward
  • Publication number: 20090017548
    Abstract: A method for determining the available treatment dosage of stabilized chlorine dioxide in the prevention and the treatment of plaque accumulation, volatile sulfur compound production, gingivitis and periodontitis, and for differentiating the treatment dosage from other chlorine-containing compounds that may not have such beneficial effects is disclosed. When in solution as stabilized chlorine dioxide, the presence of other ions such as chlorate and chloride may not only obscure results as to the concentration of stabilized ClO2, but also reduce the predicted effectiveness. The present invention uses validated analytical methods to predict the effectiveness of stabilized ClO2 by more precisely measuring its concentration in solution. Such measurement renders precision at a level required of food-grade and pharmacy-grade chemotherapeutic agents in the oral cavity. Preferred concentrations are within the range of about 0.005 to about 2% (w/v) stabilized chlorine dioxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: MICROPURE, INC.
    Inventors: James L. Ratcliff, Elizabeth A. Renken, Jessica K. Ward