Patents by Inventor Willy Alexander Van Der Reijden

Willy Alexander Van Der Reijden 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).

  • Therapeutic method for enhancing saliva
    Patent number: 5886054
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a therapeutic composition comprising an aqueous solution of at least one polymer and at least one electrolyte, wherein the aqueous solution is preferably buffered and optionally contains at least one mucin. The polymer can be chosen for instance from the group which consists of scleroglucan, guar gum, xanthane gum, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, polyacrylic acid and polyvinyl alcohol. The therapeutic composition according to the invention can serve as saliva substitution agent, artificial tear water, in a mouth rinse or in a toothpaste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Assignee: Stichting Voor De Technische Wetenschappen
    Inventors: Arie Van Nieuw Amerongen, Engelmundus Cornelis Ignatius Veerman, Willy Alexander Van Der Reijden