Patents Examined by Walter Webb
  • Surface-treated calcium phosphate particles suitable for oral care and dental compositions
    Patent number: 9296767
    Abstract: Calcium phosphate particles are described comprising a surface treatment wherein the surface treatment comprises at least one sugar alcohol. Also described are various oral care compositions comprising surface treated calcium phosphate particles and methods of surface treating calcium phosphate particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Richard P. Rusin, Neeraj Sharma, Sumita B. Mitra
  • Foaming compositions and methods
    Patent number: 9289362
    Abstract: An effervescent foamable two-component oral care composition in which a first component contains an acid, and a second component contains an alkaline source such as a carbonate; wherein one or both of the first and second components also contains a surfactant; and, wherein the first and second components are combinable to form an effervescing oral care foam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Inventors: Martin S. Giniger, Matthew S. Spaid
  • Non-aqueous oral care composition containing dental occlusion actives
    Patent number: 9289369
    Abstract: A oral care composition includes: (a) a hydrophilic film-forming polymer; and (b) a hydrophobic carrier, wherein the hydrophilic film-forming polymer is a film-forming polymer effective to occlude dentinal tubules and the oral care composition contains 0-10 wt. % water. The hydrophilic film-forming polymer is preferably GANTREZ S. The hydrophobic carrier is preferably a vegetable oil. A method of cleaning teeth includes applying to the teeth the oral care composition such that the hydrophilic film-forming polymer occludes dentinal tubules. A toothbrush includes: a handle; a head mounted to the handle, the head comprising an outer surface and a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending outwardly from the outer surface; and a gelatin capsule containing the oral care composition positioned on the head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Thomas James Boyd, Suman Kumar Chopra, Sarita Vera Mello, Rahul Patel, Dennis Kembero Ontumi
  • Hyaluronic acid based hydrogel and use thereof in surgery
    Patent number: 9283283
    Abstract: The present invention relates to hydrogels based on hyaluronic acid based derivatives, that are more resistant than hyaluronic acid alone towards chemical and enzymatic degradation and are endowed with a mix of chemical and mechanical properties such that they are of optimal use in several surgeries, for instance for injection in bone fractures or cavities and for the production of coatings of prostheses in orthopedic surgery, as fillers in cosmetic and maxillo-facial surgery, as anti-adhesion barrier in the prevention of postoperative adhesions in abdominal and abdominal/pelvic surgery, and in general surgery. These hydrogels can be loaded with several different kinds of compounds having pharmacological and biological activity, that are then released from the hydrogel in the site of intervention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignees: MERO S.R.L., NOVAGENIT S.R.L.
    Inventors: Gaetano Giammona, Giovanna Pitarresi, Fabio Palumbo, Carlo Luca Romano′, Enzo Meani, Edgardo Cremascoli
  • Compositions and methods for treating centrally mediated nausea and vomiting
    Patent number: 9271975
    Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods for treating or preventing nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: HELSINN HEALTHCARE SA
    Inventors: Fabio Trento, Sergio Cantoreggi, Giorgia Rossi, Roberta Cannella, Daniele Bonadeo
  • Method for de-coloring shellac, de-colored shellac, compositions comprising same, and uses therefor
    Patent number: 9273229
    Abstract: A method for producing de-colored shellac by dissolving colored shellac in an aqueous solution comprising an alkaline agent; contacting the colored shellac in the aqueous solution with a sufficient amount of a chlorite salt to achieve de-coloration of the shellac; precipitating the de-colored shellac by neutralizing the aqueous solution with an acid; and recovering the precipitated de-colored shellac from said aqueous solution. The de-colored shellac produced is non-toxic and suitable for human use. Dental compositions comprising the de-colored shellac are disclosed, as well as uses of the de-colored shellac as a food product coating, a nail polish or varnish, and a wood varnish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: d-ANTAEUS
    Inventors: Thi Cong To, Thuc Soan Nguyen
  • Color change of chalcone-containing oral care formulations
    Patent number: 9265703
    Abstract: Oral care compositions and methods are described in which the composition includes a chalcone color change component, which may be phenyl-3-methoxy-4-hydroxystyryl ketone. The color change component is induced to change colors by addition of saliva and/or by a change in pH of the composition. The composition and methods provide benefits including providing visual cues to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Lyndsay Schaeffer-Korbylo, Gregory Szewczyk, Laurence Du-Thumm
  • Hydrogel implants with varying degrees of crosslinking
    Patent number: 9265828
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a hydrogel composition and methods of using the same. The hydrogel composition may include precursors that react with each other upon contact as well as precursors that react upon contact with an initiator. In embodiments, the resulting hydrogels may have varying levels of crosslinking with both denser and less dense regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Steven Bennett, Nathaniel Mast, Kevin Lavigne, Walter Skalla, Timothy Sargeant, Joshua Stopek
  • Solid oral sensorial products including stain inhibitor
    Patent number: 9265282
    Abstract: A solid oral sensorial product includes at least one botanical material and at least one phosphate containing stain inhibitor. The botanical material is selected from the group consisting of tobacco, tea, coffee, cocoa, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: PHILIP MORRIS USA, INC.
    Inventors: Donald E. Miser, William R. Sweeney, Qinglin Li, Jerome A. Merski
  • Chlorite formulations and methods of preparation and use thereof
    Patent number: 9266734
    Abstract: Described herein are chlorite formulations having a pH between about 7 and about 8.5, wherein the chlorite formulations are substantially free of deleterious non-chlorite components. Described herein are chlorite formulations, including pharmaceutical formulations, which are formulated for systemic, parenteral, or intravenous administration. Described herein are methods of preparing and methods of using the chlorite formulations described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: NEURALTUS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: William Boulanger, Arasteh Ari Azhir
  • Processes for preparing toothpaste compositions
    Patent number: 9254253
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of manufacturing toothpaste compositions comprising calcium carbonate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Rolando Plata, Xiaojing Lu, Yuyan Zeng, Chengkang Tan
  • Dental care product with two-part formulations and utility thereof
    Patent number: 9254255
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: CHUNG-YUAN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Yung Chang, Yu-Ju Shih, Bor-Shiunn Lee, Da-Ming Wang, Juin-Yih Lai
  • Compositions and methods for sterilizing bioscaffolds
    Patent number: 9232804
    Abstract: The present invention includes a composition for sterilizing a bioscaffold, comprising slightly acidic electrolyzed water (SAEW) as an active ingredient, and a method for sterilizing a bioscaffold using the same. The slightly acidic electrolyzed water according to the present invention has excellent effects on the sterilization of bioscaffolds and the removal of immunogenic antigens and a little effect on extracellular matrix, such as glycosaminoglycans or collagen. Moreover, the scaffold sterilized with the slightly acidic electrolyzed water has excellent cell attachment and has no toxicity, and thus the slightly acidic electrolyzed water can be effectively used for the sterilization of bioscaffolds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: KNU University-Industry Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Heung Myong Woo, Kyung Mee Park, Kamal El Din Hany Hussein
  • Rapidly dissolving comestible solid
    Patent number: 9232809
    Abstract: A rapidly dissolving comestible solid is disclosed that includes a fondant formed from a super saturated solution having a bulk sweetener, a hydrocolloid, a texturizing agent, and water. Other ingredients may also be added, and in embodiments in which the solid is provided as a breath freshener, flavoring agents, cooling agents and/or other ingredients useful in conventional breath freshening products may be used. A method for making the comestible solid is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: The Hershey Company
    Inventors: Thomas J. Carroll, Steven M. Kumiega
  • Surface-treated calcium phosphate particles suitable for oral care and dental compositions
    Patent number: 9220673
    Abstract: Calcium phosphate particles are described comprising a surface treatment wherein the surface treatment comprises at least one sugar alcohol. Also described are various oral care compositions comprising surface treated calcium phosphate particles and methods of surface treating calcium phosphate particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Richard P. Rusin, Neeraj Sharma, Sumita B. Mitra
  • Oral composition
    Patent number: 9211241
    Abstract: Provided is an oral composition that can sufficiently remove protein staining present on a tooth surface, can effectively prevent adhesion of protein staining on a tooth surface and can provide a good actual feeling of the cleaning effect in the oral cavity. The oral composition comprises the following components (A) and (B): (A) an N-acylamino acid or a salt thereof in an amount of 0.005 mass % or more and 0.3 mass % or less; and (B) pyrophosphoric acid or a salt thereof in an amount of 0.005 mass % or more and 0.5 mass % or less, in which a mass ratio ((B)/(A)) of the component (B) to the component (A) is 0.05 or more and 40 or less and a total content of the component (A) and the component (B) is 0.01 mass % or more and 0.6 mass % or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Takuya Saito, Yoshitaka Yano, Mika Nagayama, Misato Honda
  • Multicomponent oral care composition
    Patent number: 9211240
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a multicomponent oral health care composition, comprising a source of a fluoride ion, a source of a calcium ion, a source of a phosphate ion, and stabilized chlorine dioxide, that can be used as a toothpaste, oral spray or a mouth wash/oral rinse formulation. The different components in the composition act synergistically together to clean the teeth and mucous membranes of an oral cavity of a subject, perfuming them or protecting them in order to keep them in good condition, change their appearance or correct unpleasant odors. They achieve this by inhibiting caries, promoting teeth remineralization, and helping to alleviate dentine hypersensitivity, gingivitis and periodontal disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Periproducts LTD
    Inventors: Robert Hill, Alan J Collings, Ian Baynes, David G Gillam
  • Modified hyaluronic acid polymer compositions and related methods
    Patent number: 9192678
    Abstract: The present application provides compositions comprising hyaluronic acid having low levels of functional group modification, mixtures formed by controlled reaction of such lightly modified hyaluronic acid with suitable difunctional or multi-functional crosslinkers, and hydrogel precursor compositions and the resulting hydrogels. The compositions are lightly cross-linked and possess low pro-inflammatory properties when injected in vivo, and can be used as, for example, medical devices, biomedical adhesives and sealants, and for localized delivery of bioactive agents, among other uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Carbylan Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Gravett, George Y. Daniloff, Pingren He
  • Compositions and methods for treating centrally mediated nausea and vomiting
    Patent number: 9186357
    Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods for treating or preventing nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: HELSINN HEALTHCARE SA
    Inventors: Fabio Trento, Sergio Cantoreggi, Giorgia Rossi, Roberta Cannella, Daniele Bonadeo
  • Personal care compositions comprising sulfated poloxamers and methods of making and using same
    Patent number: 9173825
    Abstract: Provided are personal care compositions comprising a first surfactant comprising sodium lauryl sulfate and a second surfactant having a structure represented by wherein each a has a value of about 1 to about 110, b has a value of about 16 to about 70, and at least one R group is SO3, and the other R group is SO3 or hydrogen. Also provided are methods of producing personal care compositions and methods of ameliorating skin or mucosal membrane irritation due to sodium lauryl sulfate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Richard Holland, Eduardo Caballero, James S. Dailey, David Durocher, Ashish Taneja