Patents by Inventor Jessica K. Ward Dykstra

Jessica K. Ward Dykstra 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).

  • COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR REDUCING DEMINERALIZATION OF TEETH
    Publication number: 20220323318
    Abstract: A human oral care composition, includes safe and effective amounts of the fluoride ion and stabilized chlorine dioxide, that may take the form of a paste, gel, rinse, spray, powder, varnish or similar that reduces demineralization and promotes remineralization of teeth. The method includes the topical application of the composition to the human oral cavity (including but not limited to the teeth, gingiva, and tongue), preferably at least once daily, to enhance the anti-caries effect of fluoride by released chlorine dioxide compromising any biofilm present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Applicant: Micropure, Inc.
    Inventors: James L. Ratcliff, Lee E. Kirsch, Jessica K. Ward Dykstra, William E. Cooley, Gary Armitage, Robert Ashley, Esmeralda Ann Garcia
  • COMPOSITION FOR PREVENTING AND HEALING OSTEONECROSIS OF THE JAW
    Publication number: 20140178499
    Abstract: A composition for preventing and treating all forms of osteonecrosis of the jaw are disclosed. The composition is comprised of 0.005%-2.0% weight/volume (w/v) chlorine dioxide source, such as sodium chlorite, chlorite ion, stabilized chlorine dioxide or similar and may take the form of a paste, gel, rinse, spray, powder, varnish or similar. The prevention and treatment includes the application of the composition in the oral cavity and other body areas affected by osteonecrosis of the jaw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: MICROPURE, INC.
    Inventors: James L. Ratcliff, Michael Z. Marder, Robert W. Marder, Jessica K. Ward Dykstra, Elena J. Young, Esmeralda Ann Garcia
  • METHOD FOR REDUCING DEMINERALIZATION AND ENHANCING REMINERALIZATION OF TEETH
    Publication number: 20140112875
    Abstract: A human oral care composition, includes safe and effective amounts of the fluoride ion and stabilized chlorine dioxide, that may take the form of a paste, gel, rinse, spray, powder, varnish or similar that reduces demineralization and promotes remineralization of teeth. The method includes the topical application of the composition to the human oral cavity (including but not limited to the teeth, gingiva, and tongue), preferably at least once daily, to enhance the anti-caries effect of fluoride by released chlorine dioxido compromising any biofilm present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: MICROPURE, INC.
    Inventors: James L. Ratcliff, Lee E. Kirsch, Jessica K. Ward Dykstra, William E. Cooley, Gary Armitage, Robert Ashley, Esmeralda Ann Garcia
  • COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR REDUCING DEMINERALIZATION OF TEETH
    Publication number: 20110318282
    Abstract: A human oral care composition, includes safe and effective amounts of the fluoride ion and stabilized chlorine dioxide, that may take the form of a paste, gel, rinse, spray, powder, varnish or similar that reduces demineralization and promotes remineralization of teeth. The method includes the topical application of the composition to the human oral cavity (including but not limited to the teeth, gingiva, and tongue), preferably at least once daily, to enhance the anti-caries effect of fluoride by released chlorine dioxido compromising any biofilm present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: MICROPURE, INC.
    Inventors: James L. Ratcliff, Lee E. Kirsch, Jessica K. Ward Dykstra, William E. Cooley, Gary Armitage, Robert Ashley, Esmeralda Ann Garcia