Patents by Inventor James Mellberg

James Mellberg 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).

  • Dental remineralization
    Patent number: 5089255
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for remineralizing demineralized portions of teeth by treatment with a non-astringent composition containing about 10-20% xylitol, and at least one fluoride ion-providing compound in a total amount sufficient to provide about 150 ppm to about 1800 ppm of fluoride ions, with sodium fluoride providing a predominant proportion of such fluoride ions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1992
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Abdul Gaffar, James Mellberg, John Blake-Haskins