Patents by Inventor Douglas J. Hohlbein

Douglas J. Hohlbein 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).

  • Oral care toothbrush
    Patent number: 7722274
    Abstract: An oral care toothbrush includes a head mounted to one end of the handle containing a plurality of oral care elements. An oral care accessory is mounted to the opposite end of the handle. An oral care material dispenser is mounted in the head within the cleaning field defined by the oral care elements. The toothbrush is preferably made of small size and of lightweight so as to be readily portable for use away from the home.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Douglas J. Hohlbein, James Kemp, Alan V. Sorrentino, Thomas Mintel
  • Toothbrush With Visual and/or Other Sensory Effects
    Publication number: 20090313778
    Abstract: Toothbrushes comprising components with light transmitting and structural characteristics provide enhanced visual and other sensory effects. The components in combination are generally chemically compatible and function to provide areas of varying visibility of features and optionally varying scent release.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE
    Inventors: Chi Shing Wong, Douglas J. Hohlbein, Kenneth Waguespack, Al Sprosta, Xi Wen Jin, Xiangji Ding
  • Oral care implement
    Patent number: 7594293
    Abstract: An oral care implement with a soft tissue cleanser is provided to effectively cleanse the soft tissue of the mouth with comfort and a reduced risk of injury to the user. In one construction, a projection is formed of a combination of a hard material and a soft material. The hard material provides good stability for cleaning debris from the tongue or other tissue while the soft material provides comfort and a reduced risk of injury.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.
    Inventors: Swanson Xi, James Mei, Robert Moskovich, Douglas J. Hohlbein, Thomas Mintel
  • ORAL CARE TOOTHBRUSH
    Publication number: 20090178219
    Abstract: An oral care toothbrush includes a head mounted to one end of the handle containing a plurality of oral care elements. An oral care accessory is mounted to the opposite end of the handle. An oral care material dispenser is mounted in the head within the cleaning field defined by the oral care elements. The toothbrush is preferably made of small size and of lightweight so as to be readily portable for use away from the home.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE
    Inventor: Douglas J. Hohlbein
  • TOOTHBRUSH
    Publication number: 20090094768
    Abstract: A toothbrush includes a head and a plurality of tooth cleaning elements for enhanced cleaning of the teeth. The tooth cleaning elements include cleaning elements that define a radial array arrangement for better retention of the dentifrice. A radial array may be strategically disposed in an off-axis arrangement within other cleaning elements on the head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE
    Inventors: Douglas J. Hohlbein, Thomas Mintel, Bruce Russell, Kenneth Waguespack, Urs Troxler
  • Toothbrush
    Patent number: 7480955
    Abstract: A toothbrush includes a head and a plurality of tooth cleaning elements for enhanced cleaning of the teeth. The tooth cleaning elements include cleaning elements that define a radial array arrangement for better retention of the dentifrice. A radial array may be strategically disposed in an off-axis arrangement within other cleaning elements on the head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Douglas J. Hohlbein, Thomas Mintel, Bruce Russell, Kenneth Waguespack, Urs Troxler
  • Oral care toothbrush
    Patent number: 7478959
    Abstract: An oral care toothbrush includes a head mounted to one end of the handle containing a plurality of oral care elements. An oral care accessory is mounted to the opposite end of the handle. An oral care material dispenser is mounted in the head within the cleaning field defined by the oral care elements. The toothbrush is preferably made of small size and of lightweight so as to be readily portable for use away from the home.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Douglas J. Hohlbein
  • Oral Care Instrument Including An Oral Care Agent
    Publication number: 20080313835
    Abstract: An oral care instrument includes at least one oral care agent. In one embodiment, the oral care agent can be provided on one or more surfaces of the oral care instrument or included within cavities within the head or in one or more surfaces of a head. In other embodiment, the oral care agent can be provided in or on a thin slab subsequently bonded onto a surface, or applied as a stable coating. The oral care instrument can also be provided with a wear indicator. The oral care agents can be released during one use, during multiple uses, or throughout the life of the instrument. Water, oral secretions and/or chemicals within the mouth can activate the oral care agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Bruce M. Russell, Van Canady, Steven M. Sorrel, Candi Rancel, Heng Cai, Douglas J. Hohlbein, Eduardo J. Jimenez, Barbara Canady
  • Contouring Toothbrush Head
    Publication number: 20080307596
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a toothbrush having a handle and an articulated head coupled to the handle. The articulated head includes two sections and each of the head sections has a bottom surface and a side surface. Each of the head sections includes a plurality of bristles extending from the bottom surface of that head section and at least one of the head sections includes a plurality of elastomeric fingers partially defining the side surface of that head section and partially extending from the bottom surface of the head section. The head section most remote from the handle, in a normal configuration of the articulated head, is angled with respect to the other head section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE
    Inventor: Douglas J. Hohlbein
  • Oral care implement
    Patent number: 7458125
    Abstract: An oral care implement has an improved handle for control. The handle may include a gripping region having a grip surface with a plurality of spaced slot openings exposing portions of the base. In one construction, the handle may have an inclined portion and a grip body extending through a base of the handle. The grip body forms opposite finger grips on the inclined portion of the handle. In one construction, the handle may include a grip element which provides shifting of a mass centroid of the handle during use. In another construction, the handle includes a resilient grip body and the handle includes an aperture extend through the handle. Aperture has an inclined surface for engaging a resilient grip body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Douglas J. Hohlbein, Michael Charles Rooney, Luca Casini, Jacob Pringiers
  • Toothbrush Having Soft Tissue Cleaning Elements
    Publication number: 20080201884
    Abstract: An oral care implement includes a head and a plurality of cleaning elements for enhanced cleaning of the teeth and soft tissue of the oral cavity. One tooth cleaning element has a plurality of bristles adapted to clean teeth. Another cleaning element is connected to the head and has structure defining a channel. The channel is configured to direct fluid in contact with the head toward an edge of the head when the implement is moved. The head also defines a reservoir that is configured to receive a dentifrice therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Joe Vazquez, Douglas J. Hohlbein, Thomas J. Boyd, Rensl Dillon, Gary Gerard Bredael, Craig Anthony Hidalgo, Alexander James Sinton, Thomas John Powers
  • Toothbrush with Low Profile Head
    Publication number: 20080189888
    Abstract: A toothbrush includes a handle, and a head at an end of the handle having a thickness, a first surface, and an opposed second surface. Tooth cleaning elements extend outwardly from the first surface and have a length. A tissue cleanser is positioned on the second surface and has a plurality of tissue engaging elements and a height. A head height includes the thickness of the head, the length of the tooth cleaning elements, and the height of the tissue cleanser, and is less than 17.7 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventor: Douglas J. Hohlbein
  • Powered Toothbrush with Multi-Action Movement
    Publication number: 20080172811
    Abstract: A powered toothbrush includes a handle having a neck. A head is mounted to the neck and has a first portion and a second portion. A plurality of tuft blocks is mounted to the second portion, with each tuft block having a tooth cleaning element. At least one projection is positioned on one of the first and second portions, each projection engaging one of the tuft blocks and pivoting the tuft block with respect to the second portion. A drive assembly is operably connected to one of the first and second portions to drive the one of the first and second portions in an oscillating manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: Douglas J. Hohlbein, Al Sprosta
  • Oral Care Implement
    Publication number: 20080147104
    Abstract: An oral care implement with a soft tissue cleanser is provided to effectively cleanse the soft tissue of the mouth with comfort and a reduced risk of injury to the user. In one construction, a projection is formed of a combination of a hard material and a soft material. The rigid material provides stability for cleaning debris from the tongue or other tissue while the soft material provides comfort and a reduced risk of injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: John J. Gatzemeyer, Douglas J. Hohlbein
  • ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT WITH BEAD RETENTION
    Publication number: 20080120798
    Abstract: An oral care toothbrush includes a head mounted to one end of the handle containing a plurality of oral care elements. An oral care accessory is mounted to the opposite end of the handle. An oral care dispenser is mounted in the head within the cleaning field defined by the oral care elements. The oral care dispenser may be held in place by a plurality of prongs located in the field defined by the oral care elements. The toothbrush may be made of small size and of lightweight so as to be readily portable for use away from the home.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: Alan Sorrentino, Douglas J. Hohlbein, Al Sprosta
  • Oral care toothbrush
    Patent number: 7331731
    Abstract: An oral care toothbrush includes a head mounted to one end of the handle containing a plurality of oral care elements. An oral care accessory is mounted to the opposite end of the handle. An oral care material dispenser is mounted in the head within the cleaning field defined by the oral care elements. The toothbrush is preferably made of small size and of lightweight so as to be readily portable for use away from the home.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Douglas J. Hohlbein, James Kemp, Alan V. Sorrentino, Thomas Mintel
  • Set of bristles for a toothbrush
    Patent number: D562560
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Douglas J. Hohlbein
  • Set of bristles for a toothbrush
    Patent number: D589260
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Douglas J. Hohlbein
  • Set of bristles for a toothbrush
    Patent number: D598199
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Bruce M. Russell, Douglas J. Hohlbein, Maria Valentina Sposito, Frank Hom
  • Set of bristles for a toothbrush
    Patent number: D599556
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.
    Inventors: Bruce M. Russell, Douglas J. Hohlbein, Maria Valentina Sposito, Frank Hom