Patents by Inventor Howard Thomas

Howard Thomas 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).

  • Bioflavonoid compositions and their use
    Patent number: 12109292
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and their use in oral hygiene. More particularly, the compositions comprise one or more flavonoids, such as naringin and neohesperidine and polylysine and/or caprylic acid and/or a zinc salt. Such compositions may be in the form of, for example, a solution, gel, spray, chewing gum or paste suitable for use in the oral cavity. The composition may be used in reducing bacterial numbers on teeth, gums or other surfaces in the oral cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: ORALDENT LIMITED
    Inventor: Howard Thomas
  • Bioflavonoid compositions and their use for water purification and food preservation
    Patent number: 11980185
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and their use for preventing, eradicating or ameliorating infections. More particularly, the compositions comprise one or more flavonoids, such as naringin and neohesperidin and caprylic acid and/or polylysine. Such compositions can, for example, be employed for reducing or eliminating bacteria, fungi and other parasites from water, such as water intended for drinking or from food.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Citrox Biosciences Limited
    Inventor: Howard Thomas
  • Automated dynamic dimensional measurement systems and methods
    Patent number: 11808566
    Abstract: A method system of reducing operator-induced error in measurements comprises a measurement tool, such as a diameter gage, that is configured to communicate electrical signals representative of measurements to a computing device, which is configured to receive the signals and to determine a value for the measurement without the operator having to interact with the tool to zero the gage, acquire the data or transmit the data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Gagemaker, LP
    Inventors: Eric Otten, Howard Thomas
  • Bioflavonoid coated materials
    Patent number: 11578050
    Abstract: Polymeric materials are described which have a bioflavonoid coating, the bioflavonoid content of the coating comprising at least naringin and neohesperidin. The use of such coated polymeric materials is also described as well as the process for making the coated polymeric materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Citrox Biosciences Limited
    Inventors: Howard Thomas, Denis Dowling, Marie G. Katsikogianni
  • Bioflavonoid Compositions and Their Use
    Publication number: 20230043687
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and their use in oral hygiene. More particularly, the compositions comprise one or more flavonoids, such as naringin and neohesperidine and polylysine and/or caprylic acid and/or a zinc salt. Such compositions may be in the form of, for example, a solution, gel, spray, chewing gum or paste suitable for use in the oral cavity. The composition may be used in reducing bacterial numbers on teeth, gums or other surfaces in the oral cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Applicant: Oraldent Limited
    Inventor: Howard THOMAS
  • BIOFLAVONOID IMPREGNATED MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20220073487
    Abstract: Cellulosic fibrous materials are described which are impregnated with a bioflavonoid composition, the bioflavonoid content of the composition comprising at least naringin and neohesperidin. The use of such impregnated materials is also described, for example as paper or bamboo towels and cardboard, as well as the process for impregnating the materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventor: Howard Thomas
  • Bioflavonoid Compositions and Their Use for Water Purification and Food Preservation
    Publication number: 20210386064
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and their use for preventing, eradicating or ameliorating infections. More particularly, the compositions comprise one or more flavonoids, such as naringin and neohesperidin and caprylic acid and/or polylysine. Such compositions can, for example, be employed for reducing or eliminating bacteria, fungi and other parasites from water, such as water intended for drinking or from food.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Applicant: Citrox Biosciences Limited
    Inventor: Howard THOMAS
  • AUTOMATED DYNAMIC DIMENSIONAL MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20210372763
    Abstract: A method system of reducing operator-induced error in measurements comprises a measurement tool, such as a diameter gage, that is configured to communicate electrical signals representative of measurements to a computing device, which is configured to receive the signals and to determine a value for the measurement without the operator having to interact with the tool to zero the gage, acquire the data or transmit the data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: Gagemaker, LP
    Inventors: ERIC OTTEN, HOWARD THOMAS
  • Automated dynamic dimensional measurement systems and methods
    Patent number: 11092421
    Abstract: A method system of reducing operator-induced error in measurements comprises a measurement tool, such as a diameter gage, that is configured to communicate electrical signals representative of measurements to a computing device, which is configured to receive the signals and to determine a value for the measurement without the operator having to interact with the tool to zero the gage, acquire the data or transmit the data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Gagemaker, L.P.
    Inventors: Eric Otten, Howard Thomas
  • BIOFLAVONOID IMPREGNATED MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20210171488
    Abstract: Cellulosic fibrous materials are described which are impregnated with a bioflavonoid composition, the bioflavonoid content of the composition comprising at least naringin and neohesperidin. The use of such impregnated materials is also described, for example as paper or bamboo towels and cardboard, as well as the process for impregnating the materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventor: Howard Thomas
  • SURFACE STERILISATION BY MISTING WITH A BIOFLAVANOID SOLUTION
    Publication number: 20210120816
    Abstract: There is described a method of sterilizing surfaces using flavanoids, for example mixtures containing inter alia naringin and neohesperidin, by misting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: Howard Thomas, Ian Ripley
  • BIOFLAVONOID COATED MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20210120815
    Abstract: Polymeric materials are described which have a bioflavonoid coating, the bioflavonoid content of the coating comprising at least naringin and neohesperidin. The use of such coated polymeric materials is also described as well as the process for making the coated polymeric materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: Howard THOMAS, Denis DOWLING, Marie G. KATSIKOGIANNI
  • Bioflavonoid coated materials
    Patent number: 10791735
    Abstract: Polymeric materials are described which have a bioflavonoid coating, the bioflavonoid content of the coating comprising at least naringin and neohesperidin. The use of such coated polymeric materials is also described as well as the process for making the coated polymeric materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: CITROX BIOSCIENCES LIMITED
    Inventors: Howard Thomas, Denis Dowling, Marie G. Katsikogianni
  • AUTOMATED DYNAMIC DIMENSIONAL MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20190145749
    Abstract: A method system of reducing operator-induced error in measurements comprises a measurement tool, such as a diameter gage, that is configured to communicate electrical signals representative of measurements to a computing device, which is configured to receive the signals and to determine a value for the measurement without the operator having to interact with the tool to zero the gage, acquire the data or transmit the data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: HOWARD THOMAS, ERIC OTTEN
  • SURFACE STERILISATION BY MISTING WITH A BIOFLAVANOID SOLUTION
    Publication number: 20180317481
    Abstract: There is described a method of sterilizing surfaces using flavanoids, for example mixtures containing inter alia naringin and neohesperidin, by misting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Howard Thomas, Ian Ripley
  • Combinations for oral compositions, their preparation and use
    Patent number: 9987214
    Abstract: A composition having a pH in the range of from 3 to 8.5, comprising: (a) in the range of from 0.1% to <10% w/w (based on the total weight of the composition) of a stock solution comprising a mixture of bioflavonoids and fruit acids or salts thereof; (b) sodium hyaluronate; and (c) water; and, optionally, (d) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier therefor; wherein the sodium hyaluronate has an average molecular weight of between 800,000 and 4,000,000.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignees: Oraldent Limited, Ricerfarma S.R.L.
    Inventors: Ian Ripley, Howard Thomas
  • BIOFLAVONOID COATED MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20180148243
    Abstract: Polymeric materials are described which have a bioflavonoid coating, the bioflavonoid content of the coating comprising at least naringin and neohesperidin. The use of such coated polymeric materials is also described as well as the process for making the coated polymeric materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventors: Howard Thomas, Denis Dowling, Marie G. Katsikogianni
  • Ophthalmic compositions
    Patent number: 9931428
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for eye and contact lens care. More particularly, the invention relates to ophthalmic compositions which contain at least one bioflavonoid component for ocular care, preserving ophthalmic solutions and/or disinfecting contact lenses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: ORALDENT LIMITED
    Inventors: Francesca Crawford, Philip Gunning, Howard Thomas
  • Surface sterilisation by misting with a bioflavanoid solution
    Patent number: 9913470
    Abstract: There is described a method of sterilizing surfaces using flavonoids, for example mixtures containing inter alia naringin and neohesperidin, by misting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: CITROX BIOSCIENCES LIMITED
    Inventors: Howard Thomas, Ian Ripley
  • Bioflavonoid coated materials
    Patent number: 9878840
    Abstract: Polymeric materials are described which have a bioflavonoid coating, the bioflavonoid content of the coating comprising at least naringin and neohesperidin. The use of such coated polymeric materials is also described as well as the process for making the coated polymeric materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: CITROX BIOSCIENCES LIMITED
    Inventors: Howard Thomas, Denis Dowling, Marie G. Katsikogianni