Patents Assigned to Colgate
  • Anti-caries oral care composition with xylitol
    Patent number: 8858920
    Abstract: An oral care composition comprises xylitol and a water-soluble calcium salt for caries prevention. Methods of treating and preventing dental caries are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Richard S. Robinson, David P. Muscle, Richard J. Sullivan
  • Borinic compositions
    Patent number: 8852559
    Abstract: A stabilized oral care composition comprising a borinic acid derivative, e.g., a borinic ester.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Venda Porter, Andre Morgan, Stanislav Jaracz, Jennifer Gronlund, Guofeng Xu, Donghui Wu, Michael Prencipe, Ravi Subramanyam
  • Oral care system, kit and method
    Patent number: 8851779
    Abstract: A portable oral care system comprising a toothbrush having a detachable handle portion forming a dispenser containing an oral care product. The dispenser is configured as a dispensing pen having a dispensing orifice or applicator at one end. The dispenser includes a ratchet-type fluid dispensing system for delivering the oral care product. The dispenser includes a self-biasing push button actuator formed of a deformable elastomeric material with an elastic memory. A user may detach the dispenser from the toothbrush, apply the product to an oral surface by depressing the actuator, and re-mount the dispenser in the toothbrush for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Eduardo Jimenez, Sharon Kennedy, John Gatzemeyer, Gary L. Berge
  • ORAL CARE COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20140294740
    Abstract: Described herein are compositions comprising a low abrasive silica and a fine silica thickener, and suspended elements, along with methods for making and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Myriam Mondin, Marie Christine Houben, Pierre Lambert
  • Oral care implement
    Patent number: 8839481
    Abstract: An oral care implement having a cleaning element carrier. In one embodiment, the implement comprises a handle; a head coupled to the handle, the head having a longitudinal axis and a base structure with a front surface; a cleaning element carrier having a top surface and a bottom surface supported above the front surface of the base structure so that a gap exists between the bottom surface of the cleaning element carrier and the front surface of the base structure; a plurality of first cleaning elements extending from the top surface of the cleaning element carrier; at least one second cleaning element extending from the front surface of the base structure beyond the top surface of the cleaning element carrier; and wherein the second cleaning element and the cleaning element carrier are in transverse alignment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Robert Moskovich, Kenneth Wawguespack, Bruce Michael Russell
  • ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT WITH CAVITATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140259471
    Abstract: An oral care implement generates cavitation within the oral cavity. One or more cavitation cleaning elements may be located in the head area of the oral care implement. The cavitation cleaning element vibrates at a frequency that produces cavitation of fluids within the oral cavity. The oral care implement may include an elastomeric cavitation cleaning element. A cleaning element may be configured to vibratory release an oral care substance from a container; and a body for gripping the implement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: James Herbert Kemp, Malcolm Williams
  • Oral Care Strip or Tape and Methods of Use and Manufacture Thereof
    Publication number: 20140255319
    Abstract: This invention relates to oral care composition, methods of use and methods of manufacture thereof in the form of a toothtape that can be used to brush or clean teeth and the oral cavity. Particularly, the invention relates to a non-traditional dentifrice that comes in the form of a tape that can, for example, adhere to the oral cavity and particularly the teeth and be dispensed for single use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Sarita V. Mello, Evangelia S. Arvanitidou
  • Mattress Testing Apparatus And Method
    Publication number: 20140238104
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of testing are provided to test the durability and resilience of crib mattresses and other child development surfaces. The testing apparatus is configured to provide a movable fixture for imparting repeated force to a mattress. The fixture can include a pair of feet formed thereon to mimic the pressure profile provided by a toddler standing or jumping on a crib mattress. The method provides for the cycling of the apparatus over a predetermined time period and the determination of the deflection of the surface after the time period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Colgate Atlanta Mattress Corporation
    Inventors: Richard H. Wolkin, James Hewatt
  • Oral care implement having multi-component handle
    Patent number: 8813296
    Abstract: An oral care implement having a multi-component handle, and method of manufacturing the same. The invention can be a method of forming a handle for an oral care implement comprising: a) forming a core structure of a first hard plastic; b) forming an elongated handle body of a second hard plastic that at least partially surrounds the core structure so that opposing lateral surfaces of the core structure remain exposed; and c) forming a grip cover of a resilient material over at least a portion of the elongated handle body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Robert Moskovich, Marco Bohner, Michael Rooney, Eduardo Jimenez
  • Oral care implement with air flossing system
    Patent number: 8813291
    Abstract: An oral care implement is disclosed comprising: an oral care region having cleaning elements; a body coupled to the oral care region; a gas outlet operably coupled to a gas source, the gas outlet disposed in the oral care region; an oral care material source storing an oral care material; an oral care material outlet operably coupled to the oral care material source, the oral care material outlet disposed in the oral care region; and wherein the oral care material outlet is spaced apart from the gas outlet. In another aspect, an oral care implement is disclosed comprising an oral care region having an elastomeric tooth cleaning element and an air outlet positioned adjacent the air outlet so that an air stream existing the air outlet causes a dynamic vibratory flexing action of at least a portion of the elastomeric tooth cleaning element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: John J. Gatzemeyer, Eduardo Jimenez, Steve Sorrel, Philip Durocher, Bruce Russell, Thomas Boyd
  • Hydrophobic tooth whitening system and methods of use
    Patent number: 8815215
    Abstract: A tooth whitening system comprising a dental tray having a surface operable to confront a tooth surface, and a tooth whitening composition comprising a whitening agent and a hydrophobic polymer carrier. The tooth whitening composition is preferably substantially non-water soluble. A tooth whitening kit is also provided using a dental tray and the tooth whitening composition comprising a whitening composition and a hydrophobic polymer carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Michael Prencipe, Suman K Chopra, Michael Collins
  • Anhydrous liquid antiperspirant composition
    Patent number: 8815222
    Abstract: An anhydrous liquid antiperspirant/deodorant composition comprising a carrier comprising a cation and/or zwitterion and a hydrogen bond donor, wherein an amount of carrier is greater than an amount of any other material in the composition, and an antiperspirant active. This represents a new delivery form for antiperspirant actives and/or deodorant actives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate—Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Long Pan, Donghui Wu, LaTonya Kilpatrick-Liverman, Matthew J. Eibling, Michael Fitzgerald, Iraklis Pappas
  • Applicator and method for applying a tooth whitening composition
    Patent number: 8815216
    Abstract: The method of the present invention is directed to the storage and dispensing of a peroxide containing tooth whitening composition. During storage and subsequent use the composition in the storage chamber must be maintained segregated from the applicator surface. This is accomplished by delivering the peroxide containing tooth whitening composition from the storage chamber through a delivery channel having a length and a cross-sectional diameter sufficient to preclude the migration of moisture and the enzyme catalase from the application surface to the storage chamber. The composition is applied to teeth by means of bristles, a sponge surface or fibrillated surface. This applicator can be used with both aqueous and non-aqueous peroxide containing tooth whitening compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Michael Prencipe, Suman Chopra, Joseph Thomas Norris, Adolfo Serrano
  • Oral and Skin Care Compositions Based on a 3,3-Dialkyl-1,1-Biphenyl-2,2-Diol or a 3,3-Dialkenyl-1,1-Biphenyl-2,2-Diol
    Publication number: 20140234232
    Abstract: Described herein are compositions comprising antibacterially effective amounts of a compound of Formula (I): or a salt thereof in which R1 and R2 are each independently (C1-C6) alkyl or (C2 C6) alkenyl, and a carrier. Suitable carriers include orally acceptable carriers and dermatologically acceptable carriers. The disclosed compositions include oral care and personal care compositions useful for treating or preventing oral and skin conditions, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Ravi Subramanyam, Neelima Utgikar, Guofeng Xu, Ying Yang, Lin Fei
  • Apparatus and method for filling a container with at least two components of a composition
    Patent number: 8807176
    Abstract: A method for forming a diffuse visual pattern of two or more product components in a container. The method includes providing a filler/mixer having a mixing chamber with up to about 10 mixing elements. A container is positioned after the mixing chamber on a container support that is capable of rotating the container. The components are fed into the mixing chamber to form a mixture. The mixture is fed into the container while it is rotated and concurrently separated from the mixing chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Peter R. Hilliard, Jr., Mahmoud Hassan, John H. Swanson
  • Oral care implement accessory
    Patent number: D711655
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: John J. Gatzemeyer, Joseph E. Fattori
  • Toothbrush
    Patent number: D712155
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Xiang Ji Ding, Yu Liu, Wen Jin Xi, Al Sprosta, Kenneth Waguespack
  • Head portion of an oral care implement
    Patent number: D713151
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Eduardo Jimenez, John Gatzemeyer, Robert Moskovich, Alan Sorrentino, Alberto Mantilla, Jason Liang, Lucas Wade
  • Oral care implement package
    Patent number: D714634
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: David K. Lee
  • Oral care implement package
    Patent number: D714635
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: David Demar, David Gurley, Robert Moskovich, Alan Sorrentino, Francisco Dondo