Patents Assigned to Colgate
  • Low Water Dentifrice Compositions
    Publication number: 20180147125
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides low water dentifrice compositions comprising an effective amount of a zinc ion source, a stannous ion source, a polyphosphate and an acid in a calcium pyrophosphate base. 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: May 1, 2015
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Kavita Vemishetti, Linh FRUGE, Michael PRENCIPE
  • Oral care implement and method of forming an oral care implement
    Patent number: 9980557
    Abstract: An oral care implement having a base structure with a handle portion and a head portion. In one aspect, the handle portion comprises a core component and a shell component that surrounds the core component. The core component may include a body formed of a rigid material and decorative elements embedded within the body. The shell component may be formed of a substantially transparent material so that the decorative elements of the core are visible through the shell component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Douglas Hohlbein
  • Packaged oral care implement
    Patent number: 9980798
    Abstract: A package (11) that comprises a front cover (40) and a back cover (60), at least a first portion of the front cover (40) or the back cover (60) being formed of a first material, and one of the front cover (40) and the back cover (60) being formed of a second material, the second material being more rigid than the first material. The first portion formed of the first material is capable of being deflected without permanent deformation of the display package. An oral care implement (10) may be included within the package (11) and in some embodiments, the first portion is adjacent the head (27).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Robert Moskovich, Marisela Hernandez, Paul Donald Carse, Mathew Lee Kolb
  • Zinc amino acid halide mouthwashes
    Patent number: 9980890
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are mouthwashes comprising a complex of a zinc ion source acid. Methods of making and using the compositions are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Long Pan, Shaotang Yuan, Shira Pilch, James G. Masters, Zhiqiang Liu
  • Oral care compositions and methods
    Patent number: 9974730
    Abstract: Provided is an oral care composition comprising a phosphate/acrylate co-polymer, a tartar control agent, and an orally acceptable carrier and methods of using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Michael Prencipe, Suzanne Jogun, Xiang Chen
  • Oral care compositions with increased whitening efficacy
    Patent number: 9974724
    Abstract: A dual-phase mouthwash composition for whitening teeth is disclosed. The dual-phase mouthwash composition includes an orally acceptable vehicle having a hydrophilic phase and a hydrophobic phase, a blue dye and/or blue pigment having a blue to blue-violet color with a hue angle in the CIELAB system from about 200 to about 320 degrees, and a zinc salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Eric Simon, Venda Porter-Maloney, Vyoma Patel
  • Oral care compositions comprising calcium carbonate and silica
    Patent number: 9974723
    Abstract: The present invention provides an oral care composition comprising, based on the total weight of the composition: (a) 15 to 24 weight % calcium carbonate; (b) 0.9 to 2.5 weight % cellulose ether thickening agent; (c) 7 to 10 weight % thickening silica; and (d) at least 40 weight % water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Robert D'Ambrogio, Andrei Potanin, Guisheng Pan, Nora Lin
  • Methods for whitening teeth
    Patent number: 9974634
    Abstract: Described herein are regimens for whitening the teeth, comprising administering to the teeth an effective amount of a first oral care composition comprising a bleaching agent and allowing the first oral care composition to remain on the teeth for at least 30 seconds, and brushing the teeth with a second oral care composition. Kits comprising a first oral care composition comprising a bleaching agent, wherein said first oral care composition is adapted to remain on the teeth for at least 30 seconds; a second oral care composition; and instructions for use, are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Venda Porter Maloney, Dennis Ontumi, Suman Chopra, Rajnish Kohli
  • Aqueous liquid composition
    Patent number: 9969960
    Abstract: An aqueous liquid composition, which may be used as a light duty hand dishwashing composition, comprising (i) at least one surfactant, (ii) at least one polyethylene oxide-polypropylene oxide block copolymer which is present in an amount of at least 0.4 weight % based on the weight of the composition, (iii) ethanol which is present in an amount of from 0.5 to 5 weight % based on the weight of the composition, and (iv) water. The mixture of in the polyethylene oxide-polypropylene oxide block copolymer and ethanol can inhibit or prevent gelling of the composition at a temperature below 0 C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Heriberto Perez-Garcia, Arturo Zuniga
  • Low water stannous fluoride plus zinc citrate dentifrice with improved stability, rheology, and efficacy
    Patent number: 9968803
    Abstract: A dentifrice composition having a low water phase comprising effective amounts of polyphosphate and ionic active ingredients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Linh Fruge, Steven Wade Fisher, Michael Prencipe
  • Stable metal ion containing compositions
    Patent number: 9968528
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are oral care compositions comprising: a) one or more pyrophosphate compounds, wherein the total concentration of pyrophosphate compounds in the composition is 0.5 wt % to 1.5 wt %, based on the weight of the oral care composition; b) one or more thickening gums, wherein the total concentration of thickening gums in the composition is 1.25 wt % to 1.6 wt %, based on the weight of the oral care composition; and c) a metal ion source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Yun Xu, Xiaoyi Huang, Yuanhui Xie, Xiongfei Qin
  • Antiperspirant/deodorant composition
    Patent number: 9968529
    Abstract: Provided herein is a soft solid or solid antiperspirant/deodorant composition comprising alum, a clay and talc, wherein the clay is present in an amount of 0.1 weight % to 3 weight % by total weight of the composition, and wherein the talc is present in an amount of 10 wt. % to 25 weight % by total weight of the composition. The combination of clay and talc effectively suspends alum in the composition, enabling an even distribution of the alum through the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Christine Boyke
  • Power harvesting oral device
    Patent number: 9968777
    Abstract: An oral care implement may be embodied as an oral care device for placement in the oral cavity. The oral care device may include a support component, a piezoelectric component, and a therapeutic element. The support component is configured for placement between one or more maxillary teeth and one or more mandibular teeth. The piezoelectric element is configured to generate an electrical current from relative movement of the maxillary teeth and the mandibular teeth. The therapeutic element is electrically connected to the piezoelectric component and is configured to release a therapeutic composition into the oral cavity at least in part in response to receiving the electrical signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Scott Demarest, Mark Dobrovolny
  • Stannous salt and sodium tripolyphosphate oral care compositions and methods
    Patent number: 9968527
    Abstract: Oral care compositions containing a stannous salt and sodium tripolyphosphate are provided where stannous tripolyphosphate ionic intermediates comprise less than about 1% of the compositions. Tetrasodium pyrophosphate, a methylvinyl ether-maleic anhydride copolymer and/or a silica oral polishing agent may be added for further efficacy. In a single phase blend, the oral care composition may be effectively limited to comprise less than about 10% water. In a dual-phase blend, a mixture having the stannous salt in a first phase and the sodium tripolyphosphate in a second phase may be generated from a dual chamber storage tube (with each phase provided from a separate chamber) immediately prior to dental care usage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: James R. Brown, Linh Fruge, Tao Xu, Michael Prencipe
  • Oral Care Compositions
    Publication number: 20180125772
    Abstract: This application provides, among other things, novel aqueous biphasic compositions comprising two distinct aqueous phases, useful for combining and delivering poorly compatible ingredients, for example to deliver effective levels of cationic antibacterial agents in combination with anionic polymers, e.g. that protect against erosion and staining, by addition of a stabilizing amount of a polyamine, e.g. lysine, and methods for making and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Carl Myers
  • Oral Care Compositions
    Publication number: 20180125771
    Abstract: This application provides, among other things, novel aqueous biphasic compositions comprising two distinct aqueous phases, useful for combining and delivering poorly compatible ingredients, for example to deliver effective levels of cationic antibacterial agents in combination with anionic polymers, e.g. that protect against erosion and staining, by addition of a stabilizing amount of a polyamine, e.g. lysine, and methods for making and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Carl Myers
  • Foaming Dentifrice with Desensitizing Agents
    Publication number: 20180125769
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an oral care composition having an anionic surfactant, a cationic or amphoteric surfactant, and a potassium salt, wherein the oral care composition does not include a non-ionic surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Tilo Poth, Hanspeter WOLF, Joshua SCHMID, Robert D'AMBROGIO
  • Case for powered toothbrush and system
    Patent number: 9961985
    Abstract: A case for a powered toothbrush comprises a housing having an interior for receiving a powered toothbrush, and a cover, wherein the cover substantially obfuscates the interior but is sufficiently light-transmissive to communicate the presence of an indicator from within the interior. Also provided is a powered toothbrush and case system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Takashi Shigeno, Kazuya Andachi, Tamaki Ito
  • Oral compositions containing metal ions
    Patent number: 9962322
    Abstract: An oral care composition containing a stannous ion source, a zinc ion source, a polyphosphate, and a thickening agent. The thickening agent contains polyvinylpyrrolidone, a polysaccharide gum and carboxymethyl cellulose. The compositions have excellent rheology properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Kavita Vemishetti, Linh Fruge, Michael Prencipe
  • Oral care implement
    Patent number: D817003
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Daniel Wainless, Christina Herrmann