Patents by Inventor Michael W. J. Dodds

Michael W. J. Dodds 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).

  • Vehicles for oral care with magnolia bark extract
    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
  • Chewable compositions with fast release magnolia bark extract
    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
  • Confectionary compositions with magnolia bark extract
    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