Patents by Inventor Alexander Rickard

Alexander Rickard 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).

  • Compositions and methods for characterizing and diagnosing periodontal disease
    Patent number: 11713478
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for characterizing and diagnosing dental diseases. In particular, the present disclosure relates to methods for characterizing and diagnosing dental disease (e.g., gingivitis and periodontal disease) based on levels of AI-2 in oral fluids and plaque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignees: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Alexander Rickard, William Giannobile, Michelle Swetky, Nielson T. Baxter, Steven E. Miller, Laurence Du-Thumm, Hans Stettler
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CHARACTERIZING AND DIAGNOSING PERIODONTAL DISEASE
    Publication number: 20210054431
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for characterizing and diagnosing dental diseases. In particular, the present disclosure relates to methods for characterizing and diagnosing dental disease (e.g., gingivitis and periodontal disease) based on levels of AI-2 in oral fluids and plaque.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: ALEXANDER RICKARD, WILLIAM GIANNOBILE, MICHELLE SWETKY, NIELSON T. BAXTER, STEVEN E. MILLER, LAURENCE DU-THUMM, HANS STETTLER
  • Compositions and methods for characterizing and diagnosing periodontal disease
    Patent number: 10760109
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for characterizing and diagnosing dental diseases. In particular, the present disclosure relates to methods for characterizing and diagnosing dental disease (e.g., gingivitis and periodontal disease) based on levels of AI-2 in oral fluids and plaque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignees: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Alexander Rickard, William Giannobile, Michelle Swetky, Nielson T. Baxter, Steven E. Miller, Laurence Du-Thumm, Hans Stettler
  • Compositions and method for destabilizing, altering, and dispersing biofilms
    Patent number: 10570401
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for destabilizing biofilms, altering biofilm 3D structure, and dispersing biofilms, in order to enhance biofilm cell removal and/or sensitivity to other agents (e.g., environmental or co-applied treatments). In particular, the present disclosure relates to the use of L-arginine in the removal and/or sensitization (e.g., to antimicrobials) of microorganisms in medical, industrial, domestic, or environmental applications, as well as treatment of bacterial infections (e.g., in biofilms).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignees: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Alexander Rickard, Adam Underwood, Laurence Du-Thumm
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CHARACTERIZING AND DIAGNOSING PERIODONTAL DISEASE
    Publication number: 20170204447
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for characterizing and diagnosing dental diseases. In particular, the present disclosure relates to methods for characterizing and diagnosing dental disease (e.g., gingivitis and periodontal disease) based on levels of AI-2 in oral fluids and plaque.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2015
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: ALEXANDER RICKARD, WILLIAM GIANNOBILE, MICHELLE SWETKY, NIELSON T. BAXTER, STEVEN E. MILLER, LAURENCE DU-THUMM, HANS STETTLER
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD FOR DESTABILIZING, ALTERING, AND DISPERSING BIOFILMS
    Publication number: 20160304886
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for destabilizing biofilms, altering biofilm 3D structure, and dispersing biofilms, in order to enhance biofilm cell removal and/or sensitivity to other agents (e.g., environmental or co-applied treatments). In particular, the present disclosure relates to the use of L-arginine in the removal and/or sensitization (e.g., to antimicrobials) of microorganisms in medical, industrial, domestic, or environmental applications, as well as treatment of bacterial infections (e.g., in biofilms).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Alexander Rickard, Adam Underwood, Laurence Du-Thumm
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD FOR DESTABILIZING, ALTERING, AND DISPERSING BIOFILMS
    Publication number: 20160235698
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for destabilizing biofilms, altering biofilm 3D structure, and dispersing biofilms, in order to enhance biofilm cell removal and/or sensitivity to other agents (e.g., environmental or co-applied treatments). In particular, the present disclosure relates to the use of L-arginine in the removal and/or sensitization (e.g., to antimicrobials) of microorganisms in medical, industrial, domestic, or environmental applications, as well as treatment of bacterial infections (e.g., in biofilms).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Alexander Rickard, Nick Jakubovics, Derek S. Samarian, Ethan Kolderman