Patents by Inventor Frank S. Castellana

Frank S. Castellana 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: 8703106
    Abstract: Methods for administration of a substantially non-cytotoxic chlorine dioxide composition to whiten a tooth surface are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Barry Keven Speronello, Linda Hratko, Frank S. Castellana, Andrew Patrick Full, Marcos Gomez
  • Patent number: 8636987
    Abstract: A method of whitening a tooth surface including contacting the surface of a tooth with an efficacious amount of a substantially non-cytotoxic composition. The non-cytotoxic composition includes chlorine dioxide and no more than about 0.25 milligrams oxy-chlorine anions per gram of the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Barry Keven Speronello, Frank S. Castellana, Linda Hratko
  • Patent number: 8580233
    Abstract: A method of whitening a tooth surface including contacting the surface of a tooth with an efficacious amount of a substantially non-cytotoxic composition. The non-cytotoxic composition includes chlorine dioxide and no more than about 0.25 milligrams oxy-chlorine anions per gram of the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Barry Keven Speronello, Frank S. Castellana, Linda Hratko
  • Patent number: 8524202
    Abstract: Non-cytotoxic compositions for tooth whitening are disclosed. Methods of their use are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Barry Keven Speronello, Frank S. Castellana, Linda Hratko
  • Patent number: 8524201
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions related to a substantially non-cytotoxic chlorine dioxide solution. The solution may be a thickened fluid composition. Also disclosed are methods of making and using a substantially non-cytotoxic thickened fluid compositions or solutions comprising chlorine dioxide solution. An oxidizing composition of reduced irritation is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Barry Keven Speronello, Frank S. Castellana, Linda Hratko
  • Patent number: 8518382
    Abstract: A method of polishing a tooth surface without mechanical abrasion is provided. Kits and compositions are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Barry Keven Speronello, Frank S. Castellana, Linda Hratko, Steven R. Jefferies
  • Patent number: 8518456
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions related to a substantially non-cytotoxic chlorine dioxide solution. The solution may be a thickened fluid composition. Also disclosed are methods of making and using a substantially non-cytotoxic thickened fluid compositions or solutions comprising chlorine dioxide solution. An oxidizing composition of reduced irritation is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Barry Keven Speronello, Frank S. Castellana, Linda Hratko
  • Patent number: 8377423
    Abstract: A non-cytotoxic chlorine dioxide composition and a mixed agent bleaching composition for tooth whitening are disclosed. Methods of use are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Barry Keven Speronello, Frank S. Castellana, Linda Hratko
  • Publication number: 20130034507
    Abstract: Methods, compositions, devices, and systems for administration to a biological tissue of a composition comprising a chlorine dioxide source are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Barry Keven Speronello, Linda Hratko, Frank S. Castellana, Andrew Patrick Full, Marcos Gomez
  • Patent number: 8311625
    Abstract: Methods, compositions, devices, and systems for administration to a biological tissue of a composition comprising a chlorine dioxide source are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Barry Keven Speronello, Linda Hratko, Frank S. Castellana, Andrew Patrick Full, Marcos Gomez
  • Patent number: 8303939
    Abstract: A non-cytotoxic chlorine dioxide composition and a mixed agent bleaching composition for tooth whitening are disclosed. Methods of use are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Barry Keven Speronello, Frank S. Castellana, Linda Hratko
  • Patent number: 8293283
    Abstract: Methods, devices, compositions, and systems for the alleviation of oral tissue infections by administration of chlorine dioxide are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Barry Keven Speronello, Frank S. Castellana
  • Publication number: 20110236323
    Abstract: Non-cytotoxic compositions for tooth whitening are disclosed, as are their methods of use are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Barry Keven Speronello, Frank S. Castellana, Linda Hratko
  • Publication number: 20110229422
    Abstract: A non-cytotoxic chlorine dioxide composition and a mixed agent bleaching composition for tooth whitening are disclosed. Methods of use are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventors: Barry Keven Speronello, Frank S. Castellana, Linda Harlko
  • Publication number: 20110212036
    Abstract: A non-cytotoxic chlorine dioxide composition and a mixed agent bleaching composition for tooth whitening are disclosed. Methods of use are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Barry Keven Speronello, Frank S. Castellana, Linda Hratko
  • Publication number: 20100198136
    Abstract: Methods, compositions, devices, and systems for administration to a biological tissue of a composition comprising a chlorine dioxide source are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: BASF Catalysts LLC
    Inventors: Barry Keven Speronello, Linda Hratko, Frank S. Castellana, Andrew Patrick Full, Marcos Gomez
  • Publication number: 20100196512
    Abstract: Methods, devices, compositions, and systems for the alleviation of non-oral biological tissue infections by administration of chlorine dioxide are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: BASF Catalyst LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Patrick Full, Marcos Gomez, Frank S. Castellana, Barry Keven Speronello
  • Publication number: 20100112059
    Abstract: Devices, compositions, systems and methods for the non-cytotoxic delivery of chlorine dioxide to a tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: BASF Catalysts LLC
    Inventors: Barry Keven Speronello, Andrew Patrick Full, Frank S. Castellana, Linda Hratko
  • Publication number: 20100062043
    Abstract: Devices, compositions, systems and methods for the non-cytotoxic delivery of chlorine dioxide to a tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: BASF Catalysts LLC
    Inventors: Barry Keven Speronello, Andrew Patrick Full, Frank S. Castellana, Linda Hratko
  • Publication number: 20100062076
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions related to a substantially non-cytotoxic chlorine dioxide solution. The solution may be a thickened fluid composition. Also disclosed are methods of making and using a substantially non-cytotoxic thickened fluid compositions or solutions comprising chlorine dioxide solution. An oxidizing composition of reduced irritation is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: BASF Catalysts LLC
    Inventors: Barry Keven Speronello, Frank S. Castellana, Linda Hratko