Patents by Inventor Andrew M. Slee

Andrew M. Slee 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 and composition to inhibit the growth of Streptococcus mutans by the use of saccharin/fluoride combination
    Patent number: 4419346
    Abstract: A method and composition for treating teeth to reduce dental caries is provided wherein the teeth are contacted with a synergistic combination of a saccharin material, and a fluoride material, for example, as contained in a chewing gum composition, the combination of saccharin material and fluoride material being present in an amount sufficient to inhibit growth of Streptococcus mutans in the presence of a fermentable carbohydrates in the oral cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1982
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1983
    Assignee: Nabisco Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Stroz, Andrew M. Slee