Patents by Inventor Alexander Karl Huwig

Alexander Karl Huwig 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).

  • Method for detecting a microorganism in a liquid sample
    Publication number: 20090047691
    Abstract: A method for the detection of a microorganism in a liquid sample, and in particular a method for the quantitative or semi-quantitative detection of a cariogenic microorganism such as a certain bacterium, for example in a saliva sample is described. Moreover, a test strip and test system with at least two test strips is described which are suitable for use in the described detection methods. Also, kits for carrying out detection methods according to the invention are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: Ivoclar Vivadent AG
    Inventors: Alexander Karl Huwig, Cornelia Weigand, Maja Borger, Reto Grimm
  • Tooth Bleaching Agent
    Publication number: 20080317682
    Abstract: A bleaching agent for brightening teeth that is comprised of a solvent, a pharmaceutically acceptable oxidation agent, and a varnish former. A kit that includes a bleaching agent and lip and cheek retractor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: IVOCLAR VIVADENT AG
    Inventors: Alexander Karl Huwig, Gabriele David, Antonio Mata, Duarte Marques
  • Method for brightening teeth
    Publication number: 20070253917
    Abstract: A method for brightening teeth in which (a) a bleaching agent is applied to the surface of the tooth or teeth to be bleached, (b) the bleaching agent is left to act on the tooth for a period of 3 to 30 minutes, (c) the bleaching agent is removed from the tooth surface, (d) steps (a) to (c) are repeated at least once, and kit for carrying out the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Applicant: IVOCLAR VIVADENT AG
    Inventors: Alexander Karl Huwig, Gabriele David, Antonio Mata, Duarte Marques
  • Acid-containing desensitization agents for teeth
    Publication number: 20040062743
    Abstract: Compositions which contain an acid and an organic polymer that has carboxyl and/or hydroxyl groups, and which are suitable in particular or the desensitization of teeth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2003
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: Alexander Karl Huwig, Norbert Moszner, Frank Zeuner, Volker Rheinberger