Patents Examined by Lezah W Roberts
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Patent number: 8795639Abstract: An ingestible oral care product includes a composition with xylitol, glycerin, carboxymethylcellulose, sodium bicarbonate and at least one flavoring agent.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2012Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Inventor: Barry L. Hopper
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Patent number: 8642665Abstract: Environmentally friendly, low whitening compositions are described. The compositions have aromatic alcohols and esters with a melting point from about 20° C. to about 40° C. The compositions are substantially free of silicones and suitable to impart excellent sensory characteristics in the absence of whitening and when topically applied to the skin of a consumer.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2012Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Jennifer Lyn Craig, Vivek Subramanian
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Patent number: 8530424Abstract: A system and method to improve sensory functions in the hand or foot by dermal topical application of a local anaesthetic substance to adjacent skin areas, using a tailored application device or kit specially designed to fit the size and anatomical shape of the body part which is to be anesthetized. The concept is to block sensory input from the anesthetized skin area hereby inducing a functional reorganization in sensory brain cortex resulting in enhanced sensory functions in body parts adjacent to the anesthetized area with focus on the hand and sole of the foot.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2008Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Ossur HFInventor: Göran Lundborg
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Patent number: 8022095Abstract: The invention is directed to methods and compositions that can be used in the treatment of headaches. In particular, methods and compositions are described involving the combination of a long-acting NSAID and a 5-HT1B/1D agonist.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2003Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Pozen, Inc.Inventor: John R. Plachetka
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Patent number: 7972137Abstract: Compositions and methods are directed to antimicrobial compositions and articles that release ?NO from the composition and/or article in an amount effective to prevent gingival and other oral mucosal diseases.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2004Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Inventor: Gerald M. Rosen
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Patent number: 7884088Abstract: A method of homogeneously forming functionalized biocompatible oligomers includes the steps of dissolving a biocompatible oligomer in a solvent to form a solution, and admixing at least one ? complex forming group to the solution, wherein the ? complex forming group grafts to at least one location on the backbone of the oligomer to form a grafted oligomer. The oligomer is preferably oligochitosan and the solvent is preferably dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO). The degree of graft substitution can be at least 50%. The functionalized biocompatible oligomer can be used for drug detoxification through binding to a variety of target drugs.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2005Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Dong-Won Lee, Ronald Howard Baney
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Patent number: 7883689Abstract: The present application relates to the induced remineralization of human tooth enamel and in particular to the building up of apatite on tooth material.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2003Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Forderung der Wissenschaften e.V.Inventors: Susanne Busch, Rüdiger Kniep
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Patent number: 7879315Abstract: An agent for dissolving dental calculus and/or dental caries, which comprises one or more kinds of substances selected from the group consisting of inositol phosphoric acid esters (e.g., phytic acid), polyphenols (e.g., Perilla frutescen var. crispa polyphenols), phosphoric acids, edetic acid salts, tartaric acid, malic acid, citric acid, and glycolic acid as an active ingredient. Dental calculus and/or dental caries can be conveniently dissolved in a short period of time.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2003Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Showa Yakuhin Kako Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kazuhiro Ono, Yuuki Nagata, Yoshiko Ishii
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Patent number: 7862801Abstract: A dental bleaching composition comprises a dental bleaching agent and a polyvinylpyrrolidone thickening agent. The bleaching composition may include water, flavoring agents, a basic substance and desensitizing agents, as desired. Polyvinylpyrrolidone avoids acid etching and chelation of teeth that were problematic in bleaches using carbomer as a thickener. A delivery system for delivering the bleaching composition comprises the aforementioned dental bleaching composition in combination with a moisture-resistant barrier layer such as a dental tray or a flexible strip of material.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2004Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Ultradent Products, Inc.Inventor: Tianming Chen
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Patent number: 7862802Abstract: The present invention relates to a dry type tooth whitening patch comprising peroxide as a tooth whitening agent. In particular, disclosed is a dry type tooth whitening patch in which a peroxide is contained, as a teeth whitening agent, in a matrix type adhesive layer. The adhesive layer includes, as a base polymer thereof, a hydrophilic glass polymer which provides a strong adhesion to teeth while releasing the tooth whitening agent when hydrated on the enamel layers of teeth in the moist oral cavity. The dry type patch according to the present invention is convenient in use, as compared to wet type patches. Further, it exhibits a superior adhesion while being maintained in a state attached to the teeth for a lengthened period of time so as to assure an enough contact time between the whitening agent in the patch and stains on the teeth, thereby giving a sufficient whitening effect.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2004Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: LG Household & Health Care Ltd.Inventors: Ji-Young Kim, Jong-Ho Kim, Sug-Youn Chang, Sei-Young Yun
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Patent number: 7846411Abstract: Calcium peroxyphosphate compounds and dental compositions comprising these compounds that combine both whitening/stain removal of teeth with remineralization are disclosed. The calcium peroxyphosphate compounds are capable of releasing, in an aqueous environment, whitening and remineralization effective amounts of calcium ion, phosphate ion, and active oxygen. Preferred compounds are calcium peroxymonophosphate or calcium diperoxymonophosphate compounds. These compounds may be used in humans and other animals, including other mammals.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2004Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: ADA FoundationInventor: Ming Tung
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Patent number: 7846422Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for prevention or treatment of periodontal diseases, containing administering lignans represented by the following formula (1) (wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group; R2, R3, R4 and R5 are the same or different and each represents a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a C1-10 alkyl group, a hydroxy C1-10 alkyl group or a C1-10 alkoxy group) or plant extracts containing the lignans.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2004Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Kazushi Oshino, Ikuhisa Ichimura, Hisataka Kobayashi, Minoru Takizawa, Hidetake Fujinaka
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Patent number: 7833539Abstract: This invention relates generally to compositions for whitening human teeth, and more particularly, to compositions that do not contain hydrocarbon humectants and which, when applied onto the surface of teeth act to whiten without damage to tooth surfaces. They do contain a hydrogel, defined as a gel that does not contain a hydrocarbon humectant. A hydrocarbon humectant is defined as a carbon, hydrogen and oxygen compound which is used to prevent the oral care composition from hardening upon exposure to air or a carbon, hydrogen and oxygen compound which is used as a carrier for ingredients of an oral care composition.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2004Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Oral Health Clinical Services, LLCInventor: Salim A. Nathoo
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Patent number: 7829067Abstract: A composition and method for treating periodontal infections and gingivitis includes an extract of Centipeda cunninghami, coenzyme Q10, aloe vera and folic acid. The composition also contains additional plant extracts and nutrients that are effective in cell reproduction, wound healing and provide antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. The composition is applied to the teeth and gums to inhibit bacterial growth and reduce inflammation of the gums.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2004Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Bio-Botanica, Inc.Inventors: Frank S. D'Amelio, Sr., Youssef W. Mirhom
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Patent number: 7815434Abstract: The invention provides a dental coating kit with high adhesiveness to teeth that contains a primer composition including an acidic group-containing polymeric monomer (a), water (b) and a water-soluble solvent (c) and a surface smoothing composition including a polyfunctional polymeric monomer (f), a volatile solvent (g) and a photopolymerization initiator (h); and a dental coating kit with high adhesiveness to teeth and minimally suffering from chipping and peeling off that contains a primer composition including an acidic group-containing polymeric monomer (a), water (b) and a water-soluble solvent (c), a coating composition including a polymeric monomer (d) and a photopolymerization initiator (e), and a surface smoothing composition including a polyfunctional polymeric monomer (f), a volatile solvent (g) and a photopolymerization initiator (h). Either dental coating kit is particularly useful as a kit for preventing stain and color return of a bleached tooth.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2003Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Kuraray Medical Inc.Inventors: Mitsuru Takei, Junichi Ohtsuki
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Patent number: 7785572Abstract: A dry type adhesive device for teeth whitening in which a peroxide tooth whitening agent is stabilized is disclosed. The dry type adhesive device for tooth whitening comprises a matrix type adhesive layer and a backing layer wherein the adhesive layer contains a peroxide as a teeth whitening agent and a hydrophilic glassy polymer as a base polymer so that the hydrophilic glassy polymer provides strong adhesion to teeth when hydrated at the enamel layer of the teeth in the moist oral cavity and the whitening agent is released. In particular, although the dry type adhesive device is touched with the hands or contact the skin during attaching to the teeth prior to hydration, no stickiness and releasing of the whitening agent takes place, thus being safe.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2004Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: LG Household and Health Care Ltd.Inventors: Ji-Young Kim, Jong-Ho Kim, Sug-Youn Chang, Sei-Young Yun, An-gi Choi
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Patent number: 7678365Abstract: This invention relates generally to compositions and methods useful for oral hygiene rinses, and more specifically to oral rinses in which the antimicrobial activity of chlorous acid is supplemented by that of lactic acid as one of a combination of antimicrobial acids, preferably acids which serve to partially convert chlorite ion to chlorous acid.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2001Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Inventor: Robert D. Kross
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Patent number: 7641892Abstract: Stain-removing oral compositions, such as gum compositions are herein provided. The compositions include an orally acceptable carrier and a stain-removing anionic surfactant. The surfactant includes a fatty acid salt having at least one hydroxyl functionality. The fatty acid salt may be a salt of ricinoleic acid, and may be combined with a chelating agent and/or an abrasive. The chelating agent may be a polyphosphate and the abrasive may be a silica abrasive.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2004Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Cadburry Adams USA, LLCInventors: Petros Gebreselassie, Navroz Boghani
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Patent number: 7614879Abstract: Bond strength of a composite resin, an adhesive resin cement or the like to dentin or enamel of tooth is remarkably improved by treating the dentin or the enamel with a self-etching primer agent comprising an aqueous solution of a methacrylic acid derivative such as N-methacryloylglycin, N-methacryloyl-3-aminopropionic acid, N-methacryloyl-4-aminobutyric acid, N-methacryloyl-5-aminovaleric acid, N-methacryloyl-6-aminocaproic acid, N-methacryloyl-2-aminomethylphosphonic acid, N-methacryloyl-3-aminoethyl-phosphonic acid and N-methacryloyl-4-aminopropylphosphonic acid.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2002Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Nihon University, School Juridical PersonInventors: Kimiya Nemoto, Norihiro Nishiyama
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Patent number: 7611695Abstract: Hemostatic compositions and dental etching compositions for oral use include methyl salicylate in order to mask or disguise their otherwise unpleasant taste. The methyl salicylate, hemostatic and/or dental etching agent are dispersed within an aqueous carrier, which may be liquid or viscous as desired. In order to increase the stickiness and the viscosity of the carrier, a higher molecular weight polyol and/or a finely divided inorganic filler may be included. Methyl salicylate is selected as the flavorant because it has been found to have enhanced stability in the presence of strongly acidic compositions compared to other flavorants known in the art. In addition, methyl salicylate does not leave behind an unpleasant after taste. For this reason, methyl salicylate is uniquely suited for masking or disguising the profoundly sour, bitter and rusty taste of hemostatic agents or the sour or bitter taste of dental etching agents.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2004Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: Ultradent Products, Inc.Inventor: Peter M. Allred