Patents by Inventor Jason Nesta

Jason Nesta 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: 9622956
    Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising an effective amount of an enzyme cocktail, wherein the enzyme cocktail comprises an alkaline protease and a second enzyme selected from cellulose, ?-glucanase, and combinations thereof, in an orally acceptable carrier, together with methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Lyndsay Schaeffer-Korbylo, Jason Nesta, Laurence Du-Thumm
  • Patent number: 9622962
    Abstract: This invention relates to a dual phase mouthwash comprising a hydrophilic phase, a hydrophobic phase, and a hydrotrope, wherein the hydrophilic phase comprises an effective amount of a preservative selected from methylisothiazolinone, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, and combinations thereof, as well as to methods of using and of making such compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Catherine Lewus, Gregory Szewczyk, Sarita Mello, Kimdra Smith-Webster, Jason Nesta, Rensl Dillon, Evangelia S. Arvanitidou, Christine Cuiule
  • Publication number: 20160331651
    Abstract: Provided is an oral care composition comprising a phosphate/acrylate co-polymer, a whitening agent and an orally acceptable carrier and methods of using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Jason Nesta, Gregory SZEWCZYK, Evangelia ARVANITIDOU, Alexander MIJALIS
  • Publication number: 20160331667
    Abstract: Provided is an oral care composition comprising a phosphate/acrylate co-polymer and an orally acceptable carrier and methods of using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Jason Nesta, Gregory SZEWCZYK, Evangelia ARVANITIDOU, Xiang Chen, Venda P. MALONEY, Andre Michelle Morgan, Michael Prencipe, Laurence D. DU-THUMM, Lynette A. Zaidel, Suzanne JOGUN
  • Publication number: 20160290920
    Abstract: This application is directed to a fast method of quantitatively and qualitatively validating the amount of silicone adhesive in a composition comprising silicone adhesive and silicone polymer which comprises of testing a sample of the composition with near IR or mid IR spectroscopy. The method can be extended to analyzing the amount of silicone adhesive in an oral care composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2014
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Deborah Ann Peru, Jason Nesta
  • Patent number: 9408794
    Abstract: This invention relates to a mouthwash comprising an aqueous solution of an effective amount of a basic amino acid, in free or salt form together with an effective amount of a preservative selected from methylisothiazolinone (MIT), benzyl alcohol, phenoxyethanol, and combinations thereof; as well as to methods of using and of making such compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Catherine Lewus, Gregory Szewczyk, Sarita Mello, Kimdra Smith-Webster, Jason Nesta, Rensl Dillon, Evangelia S. Arvanitidou, Christine Cuiule
  • Publication number: 20150366778
    Abstract: Described herein are whitening compositions comprising a peroxide source, and an adhesion system comprising a hydrophobic component comprising a silicone adhesive; and a dental surface adhesion enhancing agent, which are physically stable and effectively provide whitening. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas Boyd, Dennis Ontumi, Prakasarao Mandadi, Suman Chopra, Jason Nesta, Paloma Pimenta
  • Publication number: 20150297491
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a fluid gel, the method comprising adding metal cations to the gellant dispersion while retaining the pH at no greater than 3; and adding a pH modifying agent to the gellant dispersion to increase the pH of the gellant dispersion to greater than 3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Iraklis Pappas, Jason Nesta, Shira Pilch
  • Publication number: 20150290112
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are oral care compositions comprising an orally acceptable vehicle, calcium carbonate and a preservative system comprising benzyl alcohol, benzoic acid or a salt of benzoic acid; and an alkylene glycol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: Jason Nesta, Melissa Martinetti, Aileen Cabelly, James R. Brown, Suman Chopra
  • Patent number: 9155688
    Abstract: Described herein are whitening compositions comprising a peroxide source, and an adhesion system comprising a hydrophobic component comprising a silicone adhesive; and a dental surface adhesion enhancing agent, which are physically stable and effectively provide whitening. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Thomas Boyd, Dennis Ontumi, Prakasarao Mandadi, Suman Chopra, Jason Nesta, Paloma Pimenta
  • Publication number: 20140377192
    Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising an effective amount of an enzyme cocktail, wherein the enzyme cocktail comprises an alkaline protease and a second enzyme selected from cellulase, ?-glucanase, and combinations thereof, in an orally acceptable carrier, together with methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Lyndsay Schaeffer-Korbylo, Jason Nesta, Laurence Du-Thumm
  • Publication number: 20140314693
    Abstract: Described herein are whitening compositions comprising a peroxide source, and an adhesion system comprising a hydrophobic component comprising a silicone adhesive; and a dental surface adhesion enhancing agent, which are physically stable and effectively provide whitening. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Thomas Boyd, Dennis Ontumi, Prakasarao Mandadi, Suman Chopra, Jason Nesta, Paloma Pimenta
  • Patent number: 8568697
    Abstract: Compositions having high fluoride ion recovery comprising a hydrocolloid, a heteropolysaccharide, a PVME/MA copolymer, and a fluoride ion source and use thereof, e.g., in the treatment of xerostomia and/or sensitive teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Marilou Joziak, Jason Nesta
  • Publication number: 20130280181
    Abstract: Described herein are compositions comprising gums which are capable of suspending particles, and methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Jason Nesta, Melissa A. Martinetti, Gregory Szewczyk, Paloma Pimenta
  • Publication number: 20130273128
    Abstract: Described herein are water-stable films for use in aqueous compositions comprising one or more cellulosic polymers present in an amount from about 10 to about 50% of the film's dry weight, polyvinyl acetate present in an amount from about 8 to about 25% of the film's dry weight and metal particles, compositions for oral cavity comprising the films, and methods of making and using the same
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Melissa A. Martinetti, Jason Nesta, Leonora Leigh, Thomas Boyd
  • Publication number: 20130272970
    Abstract: Described herein are oral fluid compositions comprising one or more structuring agents, and methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Paloma Pimenta, Jason Nesta
  • Publication number: 20130236400
    Abstract: This invention relates to a dual phase mouthwash comprising a hydrophilic phase, a hydrophobic phase, and a hydrotrope, wherein the hydrophilic phase comprises an effective amount of a preservative selected from methylisothiazolinone, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, and combinations thereof, as well as to methods of using and of making such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Catherine Lewus, Gregory Szewczyk, Sarita Mello, Kimdra Smith-Webster, Jason Nesta, Rensl Dillon, Evangelia S. Arvanitidou, Christine Cuiule
  • Publication number: 20130230469
    Abstract: This invention relates to a mouthwash comprising an aqueous solution of an effective amount of an orally acceptable, soluble zinc salt together with an effective amount of a preservative selected from methylisothiazolinone (MIT), benzyl alcohol, glycerol monocaprylate, and combinations thereof; as well as to methods of using and of making such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Catherine Lewus, Gregory Szewczyk, Sarita Mello, Kimdra Smith-Webster, Jason Nesta, Rensl Dillon, Evangelia S. Arvanitidou, Christine Cuiule
  • Publication number: 20130224126
    Abstract: This invention relates to a mouthwash comprising an aqueous solution of an effective amount of a basic amino acid, in free or salt form together with an effective amount of a preservative selected from methylisothiazolinone (MIT), benzyl alcohol, phenoxyethanol, and combinations thereof; as well as to methods of using and of making such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Catherine Lewus, Gregory Szewczyk, Sarita Mello, Kimdra Smith-Webster, Jason Nesta, Rensl Dillon, Evangelia S. Arvanitidou, Christine Cuiule
  • Publication number: 20090238777
    Abstract: Compositions having high fluoride ion recovery comprising a hydrocolloid, a heteropolysaccharide, a PVME/MA copolymer, and a fluoride ion source and use thereof, e.g., in the treatment of xerostomia and/or sensitive teeth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Marilou Joziak, Jason Nesta