Patents by Inventor John Charles Subelka

John Charles Subelka 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).

  • Novel compositions for dental floss
    Publication number: 20040019159
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel composition for use in dental flosses or tapes. More particularly, it relates to novel compositions containing a base polymer, a block copolymer and a nonmigrating compatibilizer or plasticizer that, in combination in a blend, result in a floss or dental tape having good breaking strength, elongation, tenacity, nick resistance and gentleness to the gums.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2003
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Schiraldi, John Charles Subelka, Ralph Korpman, Bruce C. Johnson, Atiyel Erden Tanverdi, Ivor Peter Lewis
  • Process of making a tubular dental hygiene device
    Patent number: 6527996
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel composition for use in dental flosses or tapes. More particularly, it relates to novel compositions containing a base polymer, a block copolymer and a nonmigrating compatibilizer or plasticizer that, in combination in a blend, result in a floss or dental tape having good breaking strength, elongation, tenacity, nick resistance and gentleness to the gums.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Schiraldi, John Charles Subelka, Ralph Korpman, Bruce C. Johnson, Atiye Erden Tanverdi, Ivor Peter Lewis
  • Novel compositions for dental floss
    Publication number: 20020072567
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel composition for use in dental flosses or tapes. More particularly, it relates to novel compositions containing a base polymer, a block copolymer and a nonmigrating compatibilizer or plasticizer that, in combination in a blend, result in a floss or dental tape having good breaking strength, elongation, tenacity, nick resistance and gentleness to the gums.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2001
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Schiraldi, John Charles Subelka, Ralph Korpman, Bruce C. Johnson, Atiye Erden Tanverdi, Ivor Peter Lewis
  • Flattened tubular monofilament dental floss
    Patent number: 6251410
    Abstract: A dental floss formed from a single hollow monofilament in the shape of a flattened tube. The monofilament is formed of a blend that includes a base polymer, a block copolymer and a compatibilizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Comsumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Schiraldi, John Charles Subelka, Ralph Korpman, Bruce C. Johnson, Atiye Erden Tanverdi, Ivor Peter Lewis
  • Novel compositions for dental floss
    Publication number: 20010003587
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel composition for use in dental flosses or tapes. More particularly, it relates to novel compositions containing a base polymer, a block copolymer and a nonmigrating compatibilizer or plasticizer that, in combination in a blend, result in a floss or dental tape having good breaking strength, elongation, tenacity, nick resistance and gentleness to the gums.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Publication date: June 14, 2001
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Schiraldi, John Charles Subelka, Ralph Korpman, Bruce C. Johnson, Atiye Erden Tanverdi, Ivor Peter Lewis