Patents by Inventor Gary R. Jernberg

Gary R. Jernberg 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).

  • Publication number: 20200375935
    Abstract: The compounds herein may be used to form an oral treatment composition. An oral treatment composition according to the present disclosure may comprise a mixture of different ingredients that when combined together result in an improved delivery mechanism to treat teeth and soft tissues of oral cavity. Generally the invention can be used to treat an oral disorder by delivering an oral treatment composition to a surface within the oral cavity, wherein the oral treatment composition comprises a hydrophobic active agent and a hydrophilic agent. The hydrophobic active agent may be a bacterial biofilm dispersion agent, a bacterial biofilm inhibitor, or a fatty acid signaling agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventor: Gary R. Jernberg
  • Publication number: 20110085956
    Abstract: A mixer and mixer assembly for turbulent mixing and enhancing a chemical reaction is provided. A method for using a mixer and mixer assembly for treatment of fluids is also provided. The mixer generally includes a first and second end, a surface configured for turbulent mixing, a catalyst supported thereon, and surface structure configured to increase interaction of catalyst and reactant. The mixer assembly generally includes a mixer inserted inside a fluid container or a tube and may also include a catalytic sleeve for enhancing interaction between catalyst and reactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventor: Gary R. JERNBERG
  • Patent number: 7887764
    Abstract: A mixer and mixer assembly for turbulent mixing and enhancing a chemical reaction is provided. A method for using a mixer and mixer assembly for treatment of fluids is also provided. The mixer generally includes a first and second end, a surface configured for turbulent mixing, a catalyst supported thereon, and surface structure configured to increase interaction of catalyst and reactant. The mixer assembly generally includes a mixer inserted inside a fluid container or a tube and may also include a catalytic sleeve for enhancing interaction between catalyst and reactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Inventor: Gary R. Jernberg
  • Publication number: 20100202983
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for local delivery of selectively targeted antimicrobials are disclosed for the treatment of periodontal disease by eliminating or significantly reducing specific pathogenic bacteria from the bacterial biofilm (plaque) occupying the gingival crevice or periodontal pocket. A carrier agent is utilized to allow for retention, penetration and sustained release.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Inventor: Gary R. Jernberg
  • Publication number: 20090081312
    Abstract: A tissue adhesive antimicrobial material that is placed into a tooth extraction site for the sustained release of silver for the prevention and treatment of alveolar osteitis. The antimicrobial material is placed into a tooth extraction site via syringe, hand instrument or hand delivery device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: James C. Block, Gary R. Jernberg
  • Publication number: 20090071336
    Abstract: A mixer and mixer assembly for turbulent mixing and enhancing a chemical reaction is provided. A method for using a mixer and mixer assembly for treatment of fluids is also provided. The mixer generally includes a first and second end, a surface configured for turbulent mixing, a catalyst supported thereon, and surface structure configured to increase interaction of catalyst and reactant. The mixer assembly generally includes a mixer inserted inside a fluid container or a tube and may also include a catalytic sleeve for enhancing interaction between catalyst and reactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventor: Gary R. JERNBERG
  • Publication number: 20080241795
    Abstract: A tissue adhesive antimicrobial material that is placed into a tooth extraction site for the sustained release of silver for the prevention and treatment of alveolar osteitis. The antimicrobial material is placed into a tooth extraction site via syringe, hand instrument or hand delivery device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: James C. Block, Gary R. Jernberg
  • Patent number: 6726898
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods of treating periodontal disease and related disorders utilizing a sustained, controlled release targeted delivery method to effectively disrupt and inhibit bacterial biofilms at periodontal treatment sites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Inventor: Gary R. Jernberg
  • Publication number: 20030219387
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods of treating periodontal disease and related disorders utilizing a sustained, controlled release targeted delivery method to effectively disrupt and inhibit bacterial biofilms at periodontal treatment sites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Inventor: Gary R. Jernberg
  • Patent number: 6576226
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods of treating periodontal disease and related disorders utilizing a sustained, controlled release targeted delivery method to effectively disrupt and inhibit bacterial biofilms at periodontal treatment sites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Inventor: Gary R. Jernberg
  • Patent number: 6123957
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of treating periodontal disease and related disorders to regenerate lost tissues, which includes the steps of: combining at least one tissue regenerative agent with at least one cellular recognition agent to form a therapeutic treatment composition and applying the therapeutic treatment composition to a periodontal treatment site. The cellular recognition agent increases the periodontal tissue regeneration at the periodontal treatment site relative to the therapeutic treatment composition lacking the cellular recognition agent. The invention also includes the therapeutic composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Inventor: Gary R. Jernberg
  • Patent number: 5939047
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating periodontal disease and other related disorders utilizing a therapeutic treatment composition, including at lease one chemotherapeutic agent in combination with at least one carrier agent, are disclosed. Oral care products and a method preventing periodontal disease and related disorders are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Inventor: Gary R. Jernberg
  • Patent number: 5290271
    Abstract: An implant and method is disclosed using microparticles to provide a controlled, sustained release, and improved cellular uptake, of chemotherapeutic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1994
    Inventor: Gary R. Jernberg
  • Patent number: 5197882
    Abstract: A periodontal barrier and method incorporating chemotherapeutic agents is disclosed for aiding and guiding periodontal tissue regeneration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1993
    Assignee: Gary R. Jernberg
    Inventor: Gary R. Jernberg
  • Patent number: 5059123
    Abstract: A periodontal barrier and method incorporating chemotherapeutic agents is disclosed for aiding and guiding periodontal tissue regeneration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1991
    Inventor: Gary R. Jernberg
  • Patent number: 4685883
    Abstract: A method for local delivery of chemotherapeutic agent (12) to a localized site in the mouth is disclosed. The method of delivery includes displacement or reflection of gingival tissues (20) from the tooth, in the area to be treated, to facilitate access to the periodontal lesion (16). A biodegradable, time-release microsphere (10) capsulating the chemotherapeutic agent is next positioned in the lesion (16). Accordingly, localized delivery of chemotherapeutic agent (12) continuously over a predetermined period of time is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1987
    Inventor: Gary R. Jernberg