Patents by Inventor Daranee Versluis

Daranee Versluis 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).

  • METHODS AND MATCHA GREEN TEA CONTAINING COMPOSITIONS FOR PREVENTING AND TREATING TOOTH EROSION
    Publication number: 20230210759
    Abstract: An oral composition in the form of a lozenge or lollipop is provided. The composition comprises crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidine (PVP), xylitol and Matcha green tea. A multi-layer lozenge or lollipop for neutralizing saliva and re-hardening tooth enamel is also provided. The lozenge or lollipop comprises an alkalinizing agent; a re-mineralizing agent comprising Matcha green tea; a base; a plasticizer; and a sugar alcohol, wherein the lozenge or lollipop upon oral administration raises the saliva pH from about 7 to about 10 in about 1 minute. Methods of making and treatment are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2021
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: University of Tennessee Research Foundation
    Inventors: Mojdeh Dehghan, Daranee Versluis, Hassan Almoazen
  • Methods and compositions for preventing and treating tooth erosion
    Patent number: 10314771
    Abstract: An oral composition is provided comprising crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and xylitol. The xylitol and the crosslinked PVP are in a ratio of about 5:1, and the oral composition is in the form of a lozenge or lollipop. Methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: University of Tennessee Research Foundation
    Inventors: Mojdeh Dehghan, Daranee Versluis, Hassan Almoazen
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PREVENTING AND TREATING TOOTH EROSION
    Publication number: 20180092817
    Abstract: An oral composition is provided comprising crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and xylitol. The xylitol and the crosslinked PVP are in a ratio of about 5:1, and the oral composition is in the form of a lozenge or lollipop. Methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Mojdeh Dehghan, Daranee Versluis, Hassan Almoazen