Patents Assigned to Colgate
  • Publication number: 20170360664
    Abstract: Described herein, are aqueous soluble tin phosphate complexes formed from a mixture comprising tin (II) fluoride or tin (II) chloride and a tripolyphosphate salt, e.g., sodium tripolyphosphate (Na5P3O10), and external personal care compositions comprising the complexes, and uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Shiri Nawrocki, Viktor Dubovoy, Long Pan
  • Publication number: 20170360186
    Abstract: An oral care implement that includes a conical tuft of bristles. In one embodiment, the invention is an oral care implement that includes a handle and a head coupled to the handle, the head having a front surface. A plurality of tooth cleaning elements extend from the front surface of the head. The plurality of tooth cleaning elements include a conical tuft that has a bristle wall having an inner surface defining a cavity, the cavity having a transverse cross-sectional area that increases with distance from the front surface of the head. Furthermore, in some embodiments the bristle wall terminates in an annular top surface that is inclined relative to the front surface of the head. In some embodiments, the head includes more than one of the conical tufts, such as two of the conical tufts or four of the conical tufts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Eduardo JIMENEZ, Kenneth WAGUESPACK, Robert MOSKOVICH, Andreas WECHSLER, Joachim STORZ
  • Publication number: 20170354240
    Abstract: An oral care implement that includes a conical tuft of bristles. In one embodiment, the invention is an oral care implement that includes a handle and a head coupled to the handle, the head having a front surface. A plurality of tooth cleaning elements extend from the front surface of the head. The plurality of tooth cleaning elements include a conical tuft that has a continuous bristle wall having an inner surface defining a cavity, the cavity having a transverse cross-sectional area that increases with distance from the front surface of the head. The plurality of tooth cleaning elements may also include a central cleaning element located within the cavity. The conical tuft may terminate in an annular top surface that undulates in height relative to the head. The plurality of tooth cleaning elements may include arcuate cleaning elements arranged in a loop about the conical tuft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Eduardo JIMENEZ, Robert MOSKOVICH
  • Publication number: 20170354241
    Abstract: An oral care implement having tooth cleaning elements and an elastomeric soft tissue cleanser. In one aspect, the oral care implement has a handle and a head (110) coupled to the handle, an elastomeric soft tissue cleanser having a plurality of protuberances (152) extending from a rear surface of the head (110), and a plurality of tooth cleaning elements (115) extending from a front surface of the head. The protuberances (152) of the elastomeric soft tissue cleanser collectively define a convex longitudinal side profile and comprise at least one convex transverse top profile. The plurality of tooth cleaning elements (115) collectively define a concave longitudinal side profile and comprise at least one concave transverse top profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Eduardo JIMENEZ, Kenneth WAGUESPACK, Robert MOSKOVICH, Roger KIRCHHOFER, Kurt BIERI
  • Publication number: 20170354577
    Abstract: This invention relates to a dual phase mouthwash comprising a hydrophilic phase, a hydrophobic phase, and a hydrotrope, wherein the hydrophobic phase comprises coconut oil, as well as to methods of using and of making such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2014
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Stacey LAVENDER, Richard SULLIVAN, Najma KHAN
  • Publication number: 20170354578
    Abstract: A method of preparing a zinc citrate-containing oral care composition, the method comprising: (a) adding zinc oxide to a solution of citric acid in a solvent to form a suspension; (b) agitating the suspension until a clear solution is obtained; and (c) adding an additional oral care ingredient to the solution obtained in (b). Also, a method of preparing a zinc citrate-containing oral care composition, the method comprising: (a) adding citric acid to a suspension of zinc oxide in a solvent; (b) agitating the suspension until a clear solution is obtained; and (c) adding an additional oral care ingredient to the solution obtained in (b). In both methods, steps (a) and (b) are carried out at a temperature of from 10° C. to 50° C. and the molar ratio of zinc oxide to citric acid in step (a) is about 3:2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2014
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Stanislav Jaracz
  • Publication number: 20170347786
    Abstract: An oral care implement that includes a handle (120) and a head (100) with a front surface. A plurality of tooth cleaning elements extend from the front surface. In one embodiment the plurality of tooth cleaning elements include a conical tuft (130) that is formed by a wall of bristles. The tooth cleaning elements may also include first and/or second sets of peripheral tooth cleaning elements located adjacent to opposing lateral edges of the head. The peripheral tooth cleaning elements may include elastomeric sleeve portions (144, 154) and bristle tuft portions (145, 155). The elastomeric sleeve portions may be formed as a part of an integrally formed elastomeric component (170).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Eduardo JIMENEZ, Kenneth WAGUESPACK, Robert MOSKOVICH, Roger KIRCHHOFER, Kurt BIERI, Joachim STORZ, Andreas WECHSLER
  • Publication number: 20170348352
    Abstract: A soluble zinc polyphosphate complex made by combining ingredients which include an inorganic zinc salt and a plurality of long chain polyphosphates having 6 or more phosphate polymer units, the relative amount of inorganic zinc salt and long chain polyphosphates providing a phosphorus to zinc mole ratio of at least 6:1. Further provided is a method of making this soluble zinc polyphosphate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2014
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Baohua QIAO, Long PAN, Gregory SZEWCZYK, Ravi SUBRAMANYAM
  • Publication number: 20170348206
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides low water dentifrice compositions comprising an effective amount of a zinc ion source, a tin ion source, a polyphosphate and an acid. The acid lowers the pH of the composition to enable stabilization of the metal ions and extend shelf-life of the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2014
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Kavita VEMISHETTI, Linh FRUGE, Michael PRENCIPE
  • Publication number: 20170348207
    Abstract: An oral care composition having a soluble zinc polyphosphate complex made by combining ingredients including an inorganic zinc salt, and a plurality of long chain polyphosphates having 6 or more phosphate polymer units, the relative amount of inorganic zinc salt and long chain polyphosphates providing a phosphorus to zinc mole ratio of at least 6:1. Further provided is a method of treating a subject suffering from dentinal sensitivity applying the oral care composition to the teeth and gums of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2014
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Baohua QIAO, Long PAN, Gregory SZEWCZYK, Ravi SUBRAMANYAM
  • Publication number: 20170348550
    Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising a basic amino acid or salt thereof, a zinc source, and a preservative, as well as to methods of using and of making these compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2014
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Wilbens JOSIAS, Richard ROBINSON, Adam PEPPERNEY, Kimdra SMITH-WEBSTER
  • Publication number: 20170348213
    Abstract: Provided herein is an oral care composition comprising an antioxidant and a surfactant system, wherein the surfactant system comprises sodium methyl cocoyl taurate in an amount of from 0.7 weight % to 1.2 weight % by total weight of the composition and optionally, a poloxamer in an amount of from 0.4 to 1.2 weight % by total weight of the composition. The composition is useful for preventing or treating periodontal disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2014
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Yun Xu, Guangxin LIN, Yuyan ZENG, Wei SONG, Hailiang LU, Dandan CHEN, Shao Peng XU
  • Publication number: 20170347782
    Abstract: An oral care implement having a multi-component handle is disclosed. In one aspect, the oral care implement comprises: a handle extending along a longitudinal axis; a head coupled to the handle; at least one tooth cleaning element extending from the head; the handle comprising: a first component constructed of a first material, the first component comprising a first component aperture; a second component constructed of a second material, the second component comprising the head and an anchor, the anchor located within the first component aperture and comprising a second component aperture; and a third component disposed within the second component aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Eduardo JIMENEZ, Kenneth WAGUESPACK, Robert MOSKOVICH, Andreas WECHSLER, Joachim STORZ, Roger KIRCHHOFER, Kurt BIERI
  • Publication number: 20170347781
    Abstract: An oral care implement having a multi-component handle is disclosed. In one aspect, the oral care implement comprises: a handle; a head coupled to the handle; at least one tooth cleaning element extending from the head; the handle comprising: a first component constructed of a first hard material; and a second component constructed of a second hard material, the second component comprising a plurality of strips that collectively form a strap network that wraps around the first component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Eduardo JIMENEZ, Kenneth WAGUESPACK, Robert MOSKOVICH, Andreas WECHSLER, Joachim STORZ, Roger KIRCHHOFER, Kurt BIERI
  • Publication number: 20170348212
    Abstract: An oral care composition comprising (i) basic amino acid in free or salt form, (ii) calcium carbonate, (iii) a fluoride ion source, (iv) a flavoring agent comprising less than 50% menthol, and (v) an anionic surfactant, wherein the anionic surfactant is present in an amount from 1.00 weight % to 1.39 weight % is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Agnieszka KOCINSKA, Pierre LAMBERT, Sandra PEREIRA RAMOS, Nadia BUEB, Joshua SCHMID
  • Publication number: 20170347783
    Abstract: An oral care implement having a multi-component handle is disclosed. In one aspect, the oral care implement comprises: a handle comprising a first component constructed of a first material and a second component constructed of a second material; the first component comprising: first, second and third depressions formed into an outer surface of the first component; and a first through-hole extending from a floor of the second depression to a floor of the third depression, the first through-hole extending through sidewalls of the first depression; and the second component comprising: a first portion disposed within the first depression, a second portion disposed within the second depression, and a third portion disposed within the first depression; and the first, second and third portions connected together to form an integral mass of the second material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Eduardo JIMENEZ, Robert MOSKOVICH, Kenneth WAGUESPACK, Roger KIRCHHOFER, Kurt BIERI, Joachim STORZ, Andreas WECHSLER
  • Patent number: 9833392
    Abstract: The disclosure provides hypersensitivity preventative tooth varnish compositions comprising, inter alia, ethyl cellulose and fluoride, and methods for the use of such compositions for the treatment of hypersensitive teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Claude Blanvalet, Andre Morgan, Michael Prencipe, Marilou Joziak
  • Publication number: 20170340539
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are dentifrices comprising a zinc amino acid halide, which provide a precipitate of zinc oxide upon use with dilution with water and/or saliva. Methods of making and using the dentifrices are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Long Pan, Shaotang Yuan, Shira Pilch, James Masters, Zhiqiang Liu, Vyoma Patel
  • Publication number: 20170340533
    Abstract: A soluble zinc polyphosphate complex made by combining ingredients which include an organic zinc salt and a plurality of long chain polyphosphates having 6 or more phosphate polymer units, the organic zinc salt and long chain polyphosphates being mixed in amounts that provide a phosphorus to zinc mole ratio of 15:1 to about 55:1. Further provided is a method of making this soluble zinc polyphosphate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2014
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Baohua QIAO, Long PAN, Gregory SZEWCZYK, Ravi SUBRAMANYAM, Shiri NAWROCKI, Viktor DUBOVOY
  • Publication number: 20170340525
    Abstract: Methods for reclaiming formula components of an antiperspirant composition and recycling formula into its component parts for recycling into an antiperspirant composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2014
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Steven MISNER, Pablo MOLINA, Richard BLUME, Ronald GROWE, JR., Frederick ECKERT, Peter WISNIEWSKI