Patents by Inventor Brian T. Grainger

Brian T. Grainger 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).

  • Patent number: 7041311
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to products that promote saliva generation in the mouth through the use of various food grade acceptable acids. The products that enhance saliva production are preferably foods that are consumed in the mouth over a period of time of a minute or longer such as chewing gums, breath films, toothpaste and lozenges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Brian T. Grainger, Derek Richard Farley, Ana Paula Ventura da Costa Lopes
  • Publication number: 20040170576
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to products that promote saliva generation in the mouth through the use of various food grade acceptable acids. The products that enhance saliva production are preferably foods that are consumed in the mouth over a period of time of a minute or longer such as chewing gums, breath films, toothpaste and lozenges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventors: Brian T. Grainger, Derek Richard Farley, Ana Paula Ventura da Costa Lopes
  • Publication number: 20040086476
    Abstract: Described are anti-dandruff and anti-itch compositions comprising:
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Linda J. Flammer, Brian T. Grainger, Richard M. Boden, Carol Christensen
  • Publication number: 20030161802
    Abstract: Described are anti-dandruff and anti-itch compositions comprising:
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2002
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventors: Linda J. Flammer, Brian T. Grainger, Richard M. Boden, Carol Christensen
  • Patent number: 6365215
    Abstract: Described are oral sensory perception-affecting compositions containing dimethyl sulfoxide, complexes thereof and salts thereof, specifically: (i) dimethyl sulfoxide; and (ii) a second compound or group of compounds: (a) containing at least one menthyl moiety; and/or (b) containing at least one vanillyl moiety; and/or (c) containing at least one carboxamide moiety when the weight ratio of “second compound(s)”:dimethyl sulfoxide, is in the range of from about 1,000:1 down to about 3:10 and food grade acceptable salts thereof. Also described are oral sensory perception-affecting (e.g., “coolant”)-imparting consumable articles (e.g., mouthwashes and the like) comprising a consumable article base and at least one of the aforementioned oral sensory perception-affecting compositions. Also described are complexes of (i) dimethyl sulfoxide and (ii) at least one of the aforementioned second compounds or group(s) of compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Brian T. Grainger, Robert J. Kleinhenz, Gary W. Christensen