Patents by Inventor Alexander J. Simone

Alexander J. Simone has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Anti-microbial breath freshening mouthrinse
    Patent number: 6723305
    Abstract: It has been found that a mouthrinse comprising CPC and zinc ions is a very effective mouthrinse. It has an antibacterial effect that removes odor creating bacteria from the oral cavity. The CPC and zinc ions preferably are used in combination with an ionone terpene such as alpha ionone or a beta ionone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Karen J. DePierro, Lisa Christina-Beck, Hollandra P. Niles, Nuran Nabi, Alexander J. Simone, John P. Curtis
  • Anti-microbial breath freshening mouthrinse
    Publication number: 20030165439
    Abstract: It has been found that a mouthrinse comprising CPC and zinc ions is a very effective mouthrinse. It has an antibacterial effect that removes odor creating bacteria from the oral cavity. The CPC and zinc ions preferably are used in combination with an ionone terpene such as alpha ionone or a beta ionone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2003
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Inventors: Karen J. DePierro, Lisa Christina-Beck, Hollandral P. Niles, Nuran Nabi, Alexander J. Simone, John P. Curtis
  • Dual component bis-biguanide containing dentifrice of improved stability
    Patent number: 6613310
    Abstract: A dual component chlorhexidine dentifrice composition of improved shelf stability in which the first component is a gel containing a bis-biguanide antibacterial agent in which the gel vehicle is thickened with a cellulose polymer and the second component is a paste containing a silica abrasive wherein the bis-biguanide antibacterial agent provides undiminished antiplaque and antigingivitis effect with reduced staining when the physically separated components are combined and mixed upon application to dental tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Thomas S. Campbell, Alexander J. Simone, Nuran Nabi, Michael Collins
  • Bis-biguanide antiplaque dentifrice exhibiting reduced staining
    Patent number: 5958381
    Abstract: A dual component chlorhexidine dentifrice composition in which the first component contains a bis-biguanide antibacterial agent and the second component contains an abrasive incompatible with the bis-biguanide, wherein maximum antibacterial effect on dental tissue with reduced staining is achieved when the components and are physically separated prior to use and are mixed upon application to dental tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Company
    Inventors: John P. Curtis, Alexander J. Simone, Susan Greenfeder, Zehra Siddiqui
  • Chewing stick made from natural fibers
    Patent number: 5939049
    Abstract: A natural fiber chewing stick including a plurality of strips of treated natural fibers bonded together, said strips including flavor and other compositions added during processing. Typically, the individual strips used are of jute, but other natural fibers may be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Steven Eric Miller, Alexander J. Simone
  • Pet chew product having oral care properties
    Patent number: 5407661
    Abstract: An edible pet chew product having a flexible cellular matrix in which is contained a cellulosic fibrous material such as corn cob fractions having a mechanical cleansing function, which when chewed by the pet, effects a reduction in plaque, stain and tartar on the pet's teeth. An oral care additive may be incorporated in the matrix to inhibit dental problems, the composition of the cellular matrix being substantially inert to the oral care additive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1995
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Alexander J. Simone, John J. Hefferren, Michael S. Hand, Gordon Huber
  • Pet chew product having oral care properties
    Patent number: 5296209
    Abstract: An edible pet chew product having a flexible cellular matrix in which is contained a cellulosic fibrous material such as corn cob fractions having a mechanical cleansing function, which when chewed by the pet, effects a reduction in plaque, stain and tartar on the pet's teeth. An oral care additive may be incorporated in the matrix to inhibit dental problems, the composition of the cellular matrix being substantially inert to the oral care additive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1994
    Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Alexander J. Simone, John J. Hefferren, Michael S. Hand, Gordon Huber
  • Composition for disclosing dental plaque
    Patent number: 5190743
    Abstract: Plaque disclosing compositions containing a cobalamin compound such as Vitamin B.sub.12 as the disclosant and the process of treating the oral cavity therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1993
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Alexander J. Simone, Thomas G. Polefka
  • Composition for disclosing dental plaque
    Patent number: 5098691
    Abstract: Plaque disclosing compositions containing a cobalamin compound such as Vitamin B.sub.12 as the disclosant and the process of treating the oral cavity therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Alexander J. Simone, Thomas G. Polefka
  • Control of dental plaque and caries using emulsan
    Patent number: 4737359
    Abstract: Plaque is inhibited and oral hygiene promoted including reduction in caries formation by dispersing emulsan in water and contacting the aqueous dispersion with dental surfaces. Emulsan may be dispersed in dental preparation toothpaste or mouthwash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1988
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Edward Eigen, Alexander J. Simone
  • Control of dental plaque and caries
    Patent number: 4619825
    Abstract: Plaque is inhibited and oral hygiene promoted including reduction in caries formation by dispersing emulsan in water and contacting the aqueous dispersion with dental surfaces. Emulsan may be dispersed in dental preparation toothpaste or mouthwash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1985
    Date of Patent: October 28, 1986
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Edward Eigen, Alexander J. Simone