Ammonia, Amine, Or Derivative Thereof (e.g., Urea, Etc.) Patents (Class 424/54)
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Publication number: 20130039865Abstract: Provided herein is a pharmaceutical or oral care product for treating or preventing oral diseases that is prepared with proteoglycan 4 (PRG4) as an active ingredient, the preparing method thereof and the use thereof in manufacturing medicaments or oral care products for treating or preventing oral diseases and maintenance of oral health. PRG4 may have efficacy in maintaining oral health and treating or preventing oral disease. This secreted glycoprotein, which is also called lubricin and superficial zone protein, is known to protect against frictional forces, cell adhesion and protein deposition.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2011Publication date: February 14, 2013Inventors: Edward R. Truitt, III, Benjamin Sullivan, Nicholas Tennison
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Publication number: 20130028848Abstract: A method for blocking, neutralizing, or killing microorganisms that cause infectious disease in a mammal prior to or during the mammal encountering a contaminated environment or item includes: identifying a contaminated environment or item, wherein the contaminated environment or item is known or expected to be contaminated with harmful viral, fungal, or bacterial microorganisms; and administering a therapeutically effective amount of a barrier-forming composition to a mucosa of the mammal prior to or during the mammal encountering the contaminated environment or item. The barrier-forming composition provides a barrier on the mucosa that inhibits the microorganisms from contacting the mucosa. Other related methods are also included.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2012Publication date: January 31, 2013Inventors: Brian Vincent Sokol, Afif Mahmoud Ghannoum
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Patent number: 8361445Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of antibiotics for preparing topical oral antibiotic formulations for treating and/or preventing black-line stains. This invention is further directed to a method of treating and/or preventing black-line stains comprising administration of a topical oral antibiotic formulation. The invention is additionally directed to a topical oral antibiotic formulation for use in treating and/or preventing black-line stains.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2011Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Inventor: Ketty Neuner
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Publication number: 20130022555Abstract: This document provides methods and materials for providing teeth with a white appearance. For example, methods and materials for contacting teeth with one or more fluorescence emitting polypeptides (e.g., a blue fluorescent protein (BFP)) to provide the teeth with a whiter appearance are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2011Publication date: January 24, 2013Inventors: Scott Joseph Bridgeman, Richard Simon Brody, Thomas Joel Zupancic
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Publication number: 20130022556Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid, cleaning and/or cleansing composition comprising abrasive cleaning particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Inventors: Denis Alfred GONZALES, Aicha DKIDAK, Chris Jaak DE CUYPER
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Publication number: 20130022554Abstract: A formulation for an oral care application comprises a linear polyphosphate or a polyphosphate blend having a short average effective chain length. The polyphosphate blend may further comprise a cyclic phosphate and a linear polyphosphate. The formulation provides whitening effects, decreased tooth sensitivity, strengthened tooth enamel, and remineralization. The present invention further relates to methods for making an oral care formulation comprising a linear polyphosphate or a polyphosphate blend having a short average effective chain length. Methods of applying an oral care formulation comprising a linear polyphosphate or a polyphosphate blend having a short average effective chain length are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2011Publication date: January 24, 2013Inventors: Rebecca L. Engel, David F. Felicelli
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Publication number: 20130017160Abstract: A thickening additive composition comprising: (A) a substantially anhydrous solvent system; and (B) a thickening agent, wherein the thickening agent comprises a strongly swellable, lightly to moderately crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone. Personal care compositions containing the thickening additive composition are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2010Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: ISP INVESTMENTS INC.Inventors: Hani Fares, Christine M. Barrett, Jenn Shih, Ellen Botschka, Tracey Ross
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Publication number: 20130017238Abstract: Disclosed are oral care compositions, for example dentifrice compositions, comprising an orally acceptable vehicle, metal oxide particles having an average particle size of no greater than a dentin tubule and a polymeric adherent material for adhering the metal oxide particles in the dentin tubule. The metal oxide particles have a median particle size of 5 microns or less, and may comprise zinc oxide.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2010Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANYInventors: Venda Porter, Andre Morgan, Michael Prencipe, Sarita Mello
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Publication number: 20130011344Abstract: It comprises the use of D-fagomine or derivatives thereof in the prevention and/or coadjuvant treatment of bacterial infections, as well as to pharmaceutical, veterinary, or food and feed, pet food compositions containing them.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2011Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: BIOGLANEInventors: Sergio Pumarola Segura, Josep Lluis Torres Simón
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Publication number: 20120328536Abstract: The present invention relates to taste improvement of foodstuffs, beverages, tobacco products and oral care products, using a substance according to formula (I), edible salts or edible esters thereof: It was found that substances represented by formula (I) are capable of modifying and complementing, the sensory impact of taste imparting substances. Thus, the present taste improving substances are advantageously applied in flavour compositions, foodstuffs, tobacco products and oral care products.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: QUEST INTERNATIONAL SERVICES B.V.Inventors: Jan Visser, Harry Renes, Esther van Ommeren, Sander van Tondeur, Chris Winkel
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Publication number: 20120322024Abstract: Provided herein is a strip, shaped for the application to the labile surface of the front teeth and/or gums of a subject, which strip is provided with at least one oral care composition for delivery to a pre-determined area of the teeth and/or gums of the subject. Also provided herein are uses for delivery of compositions. Further provided are uses of the strip in combination with a dental device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Inventors: Guy De Vreese, Robin List
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Publication number: 20120301852Abstract: Described herein, are dental strips comprising a film backing, and an adhesive layer, the adhesive layer comprising a water-swellable polymer and at least one active agent; and uses thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2011Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Guofeng Xu, David B. Viscio, Abdul Gaffar
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Publication number: 20120294915Abstract: Described herein are compositions comprising a MMP-13 inhibitor, and methods of using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2010Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Wei Wang, Virginia Barnes, Harsh M. Trivedi, Tao Xu
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Publication number: 20120270183Abstract: Generally regarded as safe (GRAS) dyes can be used as photosensitizing dyes in oral compositions to provide anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory efficacy. Embodiments include oral care compositions including photosensitizing dyes, methods of making the compositions, methods of using the compositions, and kits containing the compositions and light emitting devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2010Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANYInventors: Madhusudan Patel, Rosa Paredes, Mahmoud Hassan, Thomas Boyd
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Publication number: 20120263659Abstract: The invention relates to a TRPM8 modulator for achieving a cooling effect on the skin or a mucous membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2010Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicants: BASF SE, SYMRISE AGInventors: Thomas Subkowski, Michael Backes, Heiko Oertling, Arnold Machinek, Hubert Loges, Ulrike Simchen, Horst Surburg, Claus Bollschweiler, Jens Wittenberg, Wolfgang Siegel
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Publication number: 20120263658Abstract: Flavored chewable foams for the oral care sector are produced from a polyurethane-polyurea and a sensorially active substance (e.g., taste substance and/or aroma substance) by foaming a polyurethane-urea dispersion, drying that dispersion and incorporating the sensorially active substance into the polyurethane-urea dispersion before, during or after foaming of the dispersion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: Bayer MaterialScience AGInventors: Steffen HOFACKER, Thomas FELLER, Thomas MICHAELIS, Sebastian DOERR, Dirk SCHWANNECKE, Meike NIESTEN, Thorsten RISCHE
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Publication number: 20120263657Abstract: Disclosed are topical oral compositions comprising a safe and effective amount of an antimicrobial agent in admixture with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, the compositions being effective in controlling bacterial-mediated diseases and conditions present in the oral cavity and in inhibiting the spread into the bloodstream of pathogenic oral bacteria, associated bacterial toxins and endotoxins, and resultant inflammatory cytokines and mediators. Also disclosed are methods of use of these topical antimicrobial oral compositions to reduce the risk of developing an oral bacteria-induced systemic disease and to promote whole body health in humans and other animals.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Inventors: Matthew Joseph Doyle, Stephen Joseph Hunter-Rinderle
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Patent number: 8287843Abstract: The invention provides oral compositions including a safe and effective amount of a compound represented by the formula (I): wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from a hydrogen atom and an alkyl group and X? is an anion, and n is an integer of 1 to 25; and (b) a surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2006Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Thomas J. Boyd, Guofeng Xu, Abdul Gaffar, David B. Viscio
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Publication number: 20120251467Abstract: Carbohydrate-derived fulvic acid (CHD-FA), a salt, ester or derivative thereof for use in the prevention, treatment or inhibition of infection by oral pathogens in a mammal, compositions, particularly compositions suitable for oral administration, comprising the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2010Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventor: Stephen William Leivers
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Publication number: 20120244086Abstract: Described herein are compositions comprising a combination of extracts, and methods of preparing and using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2010Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANYInventors: Harsh M. Trivedi, Elizabeth K. Gittins
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Publication number: 20120244085Abstract: Described herein are compositions comprising a combination of extracts, and methods of preparing and using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2010Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANYInventors: Harsh M. Trivedi, Elizabeth K. Gittins
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Publication number: 20120244087Abstract: Described herein are compositions comprising a combination of extracts comprising a mixture of extracts from at least three of Punica granatum, Myristica fragrans, Zingiber officinale, and Zizyphus joazeiro and a natural extract other than the extract from at least three of Punica granatum, Myristica fragrans, Zingiber officinale, and Zizyphus joazeiro; and an orally acceptable carrier, and methods of preparing and using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2010Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANYInventors: Harsh M. Trivedi, Elizabeth K. Gittins
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Publication number: 20120237456Abstract: Described herein are compositions comprising a combination of extracts, and methods of preparing and using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2010Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Harsh M. Trivedi, Elizabeth K. Gittins
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Publication number: 20120237458Abstract: Hydrogel particles include: (A) a water-insoluble complex containing catechins; (B) a compound which forms chelate together with divalent or trivalent metal ions; (C) a divalent or trivalent metal salt; (D) a gel-forming agent; and (E) water.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2010Publication date: September 20, 2012Inventors: Yasuhiro Shidahara, Michiya Takagi, Kimikazu Fukuda, Susumu Nakatsu, Ikuhisa Ichimura, Tadayuki Tokunaga
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Publication number: 20120230924Abstract: Organic compounds of formula (I) wherein: X is N, or C, R1-R6 may be independently selected from the group consisting of, H, substituted, unsubstituted, branched or unbranched C1-C4 alkyl, methoxy, ethoxy, Br, F, Cl, provided that when X is nitrogen there is no substituent at R6 Y is an alkylene group of the formula (CR7R8)m wherein R7 and R8 may be independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, substituted, unsubstituted, branched or unbranched C1-C4 alkylene, and m is an integer selected from 1 to 6. The compounds create or modify flavour, in particular sweet flavour and may be used in compositions and consumable products.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2010Publication date: September 13, 2012Inventor: David C. Bom
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Patent number: 8263047Abstract: A topical anesthetic for dental procedures is provided containing about 3 wt % to 10 wt % tetracaine in a vehicle suitable for administration to the oral mucosa. The vehicle for transporting the tetracaine includes a water soluble mucoadhesive or a combination of mucoadhesives such as a high molecular weight poly(ethylene oxide) homopolymer and a cellulose polymer. The vehicle may additionally include a penetration enhancer such as propylene glycol. The tetracaine is ground into a powder and is suspended in a plasticized hydrocarbon gel which completes the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2005Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Inventors: Alan J. Wickenhauser, Stephen E. Peipert
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Publication number: 20120201762Abstract: Disclosed are oral care compositions and the use of such oral care compositions for treating or preventing oral malodor. Also disclosed are methods for treatment or prevention of oral malodor. The oral care compositions include serine in an amount effective to reduce oral malodor caused by hydrogen sulfide and/or indole.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2009Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANYInventors: Shira Pilch, James Masters, Betty Won
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Publication number: 20120201764Abstract: A natural toothpaste having a unique jelly-like composition and sweet flavor capable of providing sufficient oral hygiene care.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2012Publication date: August 9, 2012Inventors: Douglas Arthur Day, Elizabeth Irene Day
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Publication number: 20120201763Abstract: The present invention relates to the discovery that certain non-naturally occurring, non-peptide amide compounds and amide derivatives, such as oxalamides, ureas, and acrylamides, are useful flavor or taste modifiers, such as a flavoring or flavoring agents and flavor or taste enhancer, more particularly, savory (the “umami” taste of monosodium glutamate) or sweet taste modifiers, —savory or sweet flavoring agents and savory or sweet flavor enhancers, for food, beverages, and other comestible or orally administered medicinal products or compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2011Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: SENOMYX, INC.Inventors: Catherine Tachdjian, Andrew P. Patron, Sara L. Adamski-Werner, Farid Bakir, Qing Chen, Vincent Darmohusodo, Stephen Terrence Hobson, Xiaodong Li, Ming Qi, Daniel H. Rogers, Marketa Rinnova, Guy Servant, Xiao-Qing Tang, Mark Zoller, Daivd Wallace, Amy Xing, Klaus Gubernator
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Publication number: 20120183580Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a peptide of 5 to 50 amino acids which comprises the amino acid sequence NPFPTX1X2KRX3X4 (SEQ ID NO: 2) wherein X1, X2, X3, and X4 may be the same or different and each is an amino acid residue, wherein said composition is in a form suitable for a transbuccal administration and use thereof for preventing or treating pain.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2011Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: THERALPHAInventor: Michel Lazdunski
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Publication number: 20120177712Abstract: This invention relates to a bipolar antimicrobial particle for use in laundry detergent compositions, fabric conditioners, personal care and cosmetic compositions and a process for making the same. In view of the foregoing, it is an object of the present invention to provide a stabile antimicrobial agent immobilised on a carrier particle. It is a further objective to provide an antimicrobial particle with improved retention to the fabric so that larger amounts of antimicrobial will be available even after rinsing. Surprisingly it has been found that antimicrobial molecules tagged by surface reaction onto naturally occurring asymmetric clay surfaces, act as an antimicrobial particle with improved retention properties with improved stability.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2010Publication date: July 12, 2012Inventors: Arpita Bhattacharya, Sudipta Ghosh Dastidar, Vidula Iyer, Suresh Sambamurthy Jayaraman, Maya Treesa Saji
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Publication number: 20120171129Abstract: Disclosure is provided for benzimidazole derivative compounds that prevent, remove and/or inhibit the formation of biofilms, compositions including these compounds, devices including these compounds, and methods of using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2010Publication date: July 5, 2012Inventors: Christian Melander, Steven A. Rogers, Robert W. Huigens, III
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Publication number: 20120148643Abstract: A tooth bleaching catalytic, the manufacturing method and the applications thereof are provided, wherein the tooth bleaching catalytic comprises a plurality of mesoporous silica nano-particles (MSNs), and the MSNs at least comprise a condensate having histidine, silane and a plurality of metal ions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: National Taiwan UniversityInventors: Chia-Wen WU, Bor-Shiunn Lee, Li-Chun Huang, Chun-Pin Lin
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Patent number: 8197797Abstract: The present invention generally relates to oral compositions such as toothpastes, toothpowders, liquid dentrifices, mouthwashes, rinses, dental floss, denture cleansers, chewing gums, lozenges and the like. In particular, it relates to such oral compositions that include cesium and rubidium salts. In one aspect of the present invention, a composition for oral use is provided. The composition includes a cesium or rubidium salt and water having a surface tension ranging between 45 and 70 dynes per cm2. In another aspect of the present invention, a method for improving oral hygiene in a mammal is provided. The method involves taking a volume of a solution into the mammal's mouth, where the solution includes a cesium or rubidium salt and water having a surface tension ranging between 45 and 70 dynes per cm2, swishing the solution around and expelling the solution.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2005Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Mineral Science Co.Inventor: Brian Giles
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Publication number: 20120141389Abstract: A stable flowable aqueous composition comprising at least two component surfactants, each component surfactant having a maximum solubility in water at which a saturated solution forms, wherein the total concentration of all surfactants present in the composition is greater than would be obtained by combining equivalent amounts of saturated solutions of the component surfactants; wherein at least one component surfactant includes a compound of formula (I): wherein R1 represents a C4-36 alkyl group; each of R2, R3, R4 and R5 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-4 alkyl group and wherein at least one of R2, R3, R4 and R5 is not hydrogen and M? represents a cation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: INNOSPEC LIMITEDInventors: Philip Cotrell, Samad Syed
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Publication number: 20120128600Abstract: A dental care product comprises an orally acceptable carrier or excipient, and a bacterial resistance copolymer, which comprises a zwitterionic block and a charged anchoring block, wherein the anchoring block binds to tooth surfaces by electrostatic attraction, and the zwitterionic block extends outwardly to reduce the attachment of bacteria to tooth surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2010Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventors: Yung CHANG, Yu-Ju SHIH, Bor-Shiunn LEE, Ruoh-Chyu RUAAN, Da-Ming WANG, Juin-Yih LAI
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Publication number: 20120121669Abstract: Oral care compositions comprising a capsules comprising flavoring and/or one or more active ingredients, and/or flavours, said capsules distributed in an orally acceptable vehicle or carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2009Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Jose Eder Fontana, Edilberto Lemos, Henrique Jorge Sousa Sales, Marcia Pereira
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Publication number: 20120100193Abstract: The present invention is directed to oral compositions comprising an orally-acceptable carrier and a silica abrasive comprising a precipitated amorphous silica compound having an average particle size of from 5 ?m to 20 ?m, oil absorption of from 60 cc/100 g to 120 cc/100 g, and an Einlehner hardness of from 4 to 11, and methods of use thereofType: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2009Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANYInventors: Andrew Nowak, James Masters, Shira Pilch
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Publication number: 20120082630Abstract: The present invention is directed to improved sweetener compositions and oral care compositions, especially those in the form of a toothpaste or oral/dental rinse, comprising the same. The sweetener composition comprises a combination of saccharin, sucralose and a rebaudioside, or sweeteners of similar sucrose equivalence and type, preferably in a ratio of about 1:about 1:about 2. The sweetener composition of the invention was found to significantly improve the taste profile, long lasting freshness and clean feel of oral care compositions and to deliver an in-use sweetness that was more natural and pleasant than artificial sweeteners alone.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Inventors: John Christian Haught, Eva Schneiderman, Lowell Alan Sanker, Robert Leslie Swaine, JR.
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Publication number: 20120082629Abstract: Described are associative thickeners based on compounds which comprise at least one hydrophobically modified polyether dendron end group.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Holger Türk, Volker Wendel, Anna Cristadoro, Rabie Al-Hellani, Bernd Bruchmann
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Patent number: 8147814Abstract: The present invention relates to personal care compositions comprising certain dye-polymer complexes. Additionally, methods for coloration of personal care compositions using said dye-polymer complexes are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2008Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Zhiqiang Song, Bingham Scott Jaynes, Joseph Anthony Lupia, Xian-Zhi Zhou
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Patent number: 8128911Abstract: An abrasive dentifrice composition which effects enhanced antiplaque and breath freshening properties which comprises an orally acceptable vehicle containing a combination of a safe and effective amount of an antibacterial agent and at least two enzyme ingredients.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2002Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Lori H. Szeles, Xiaoyan Liu, Malcolm Williams, M. Teresa R. Carale, Michael Prencipe, James G. Masters
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Publication number: 20120052025Abstract: A stabilized topical composition comprising a borinic acid derivative, e.g., a borinic ester.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2010Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Venda Porter, Andre Morgan, Stanislav Jaracz, Jennifer Gronlund, Guofeng Xu, Donghui Wu, Michael Prencipe, Ravi Subramanyam
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Publication number: 20120045400Abstract: The invention describes the modification of polyamine-based materials to form polyguanidine compounds that are useful for their antimicrobial, anticaries, and muccoadhesive properties. The present invention also relates to methods for preventing or treating periodontal disease and caries which include delivering a therapeutically effective amount of an oral composition containing a polyguanidine compound into an oral cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2009Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Andrew Nowak, Shira Pilch, Jim Masters
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Publication number: 20120039821Abstract: A liquid composition that is applied to teeth in advance of a whitening gel or paste. The liquid composition is preferably in a viscous gel form, such that when the composition is applied to teeth, it does not flow quickly off the teeth. The composition contains ne diluent; oxidizer; buffering agent; suspending agent; emollient; surface active agent; germicide; gelling agent; optionally one or more flavoring components selected from flavor stabilizers, sweeteners, and taste enhancers; and pH control agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: ROBELL RESEARCH, INC.Inventors: Irwin Smigel, Lucia Smigel, Said Raziq
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Publication number: 20120034282Abstract: An exfoliating dentifrice composition is described that contains a plurality of granules and an orally acceptable vehicle. The granules include at least one polymeric binding agent. The composition includes at least one abrasive agent having an average particle diameter of 0.01 mm to 4 mm. Also included are methods of exfoliating an oral cavity soft tissue by use of the composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2009Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Thomas Boyd, Evangelia Arvanitidou, Joe Vazquez, Ying Yang, Qing Claire He, Mary Horchos
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Publication number: 20120027696Abstract: The invention encompasses compositions and methods for treating and modifying surfaces of teeth, which compositions include calcium and magnesium containing silicates or silica, cationic polymer modified silica or combinations thereof. The composition when applied to the teeth or a tooth surface deposit on such surfaces to repair acid damaged enamel and prevent further erosion of a tooth surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2009Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Shira Pilch, James Gerard Masters
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Publication number: 20120027828Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for calcifying dental tissue, e.g., preventing or treating dental hypersensitivity. An oral composition of arginine bicarbonate and calcium carbonate promotes the formation of dentinal tubule plugs aided by combining calcium and phosphate in the fluid. In a specific example, an arginine bicarbonate/calcium carbonate mixture blocked dentinal tubules in a model system. In addition to treating dentinal sensitivity, the compositions and methods of the invention provide for calcifying exposed tooth pulp, calcifying the base or all of a pit or fissure in a tooth, and treating a carious lesion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: The Research Foundation of State University of New YorkInventors: Israel Kleinberg, Ana Marie Acevedo, Robi Chatterjee
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Publication number: 20120020899Abstract: The invention encompasses oral care compositions comprising one or more active component and one or more adhesive polymers, which cause the active component to adhere to the tooth surface. In certain embodiments the active agent is an occlusion agent. The invention also encompasses methods of treating the teeth or a teeth surface with an active agent. In certain embodiments, the invention encompasses treating the teeth with an occlusion agent to prevent or alleviate tooth sensitivity.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2010Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Lynette Zaidel, Michael Precipe, Suman K. Chopra
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Publication number: 20120021033Abstract: Isolated nucleic acid sequences and amino acid sequences for soluble, ?-N-acetylglucosaminidase or active fragments or variants thereof which promote detachment of bacterial cells from a biofilm are provided. An isolated mutant bacteria which forms biofilm colonies which tightly adhere to surface but which are unable to release cells into the medium or spread over the surface is also provided. In additions, methods are described for modulating detachment of bacterial cells from biofilm by mutating soluble, ?-N-acetylglucosaminidase or altering its expression or activity are also provided. Also provided are compositions, methods and devices for preventing, inhibiting and treating bacterial infections.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New JerseyInventor: Jeffrey B. KAPLAN