Patents by Inventor John J. Gatzemeyer
John J. Gatzemeyer 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).
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Patent number: 7784136Abstract: A powered toothbrush is provided and includes a handle portion having a neck formed at one end and a head coupled to neck. The head includes a first carrier that is coupled to the head and is operatively connected to a first drive for moving the first carrier in a first direction. The first carrier has bristles, elastomeric cleaning members, or a combination thereof extending outwardly therefrom. The head also includes a second carrier that is coupled to the head and is in selective engagement with a protrusion extending in a recess defined by the first carrier to impart movement in a second direction. The second carrier has bristles, elastomeric cleaning members or a combination thereof extending outwardly therefrom. In an exemplary embodiment, the first carrier oscillates in a rotational direction and the second carrier moves in a direction parallel to the head.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2008Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: John J. Gatzemeyer, Eduardo J. Jimenez, Eyal Eliav
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Patent number: 7757326Abstract: A toothbrush is provided for cleaning teeth with a mechanical vibratory element and a head having a plurality of different types of cleaning areas which provide for an enhanced cleaning effect upon vibration of said head by said mechanical vibratory element. The cleaning areas have different physical characteristics so that in addition to providing a varied cleaning effect from the cleaning areas themselves there is enhanced treatment as a result of the movement of the cleaning areas imparted by the mechanical vibratory device.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2003Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Cologate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Eduardo Jimenez, John J. Gatzemeyer, Thomas Mintel
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Patent number: 7703163Abstract: A toothbrush is provided for cleaning and/or massaging of teeth and gums having a mechanical vibratory element and a head having cleaning/treating elements on a plurality of different types of cleaning areas which provide for an enhanced cleaning, scrubbing and massaging effect. The cleaning/treating elements have different physical characteristics so that in addition to providing a varied cleaning/treating effect from the cleaning/treating elements themselves there is enhanced treatment as a result of the movement of the cleaning/treating elements imparted by the mechanical vibratory device.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2004Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Eduardo Jimenez, John J. Gatzemeyer, Alan V. Sorrentino, Thomas Mintel
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Publication number: 20090313774Abstract: The head of a toothbrush includes a first tuft block having bristles and a second tuft block having bristles. The first and second tuft blocks are mounted for counter-rotational or counter-rotational oscillating movement in a direction parallel to the outer surface of the head. The toothbrush head also includes a third section having bristles extending outwardly from the head to provide an extended field of bristles to support an elongated ribbon of toothpaste and for enhanced cleaning.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2009Publication date: December 24, 2009Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANYInventors: John J. Gatzemeyer, Thomas Mintel
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Patent number: 7600284Abstract: The present invention relates to a powered toothbrush containing a decorative facade, which facade may be permanently attached to the brush handle or may be replaceable by the user.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2004Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Colgate-PalmoliveInventors: Fung Kut Hui, Joseph Edward Fattori, Tau Dai, John J. Gatzemeyer
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Patent number: 7552497Abstract: The head of a toothbrush includes a first tuft block having bristles and a second tuft block having bristles. The first and second tuft blocks are mounted for counter-rotational or counter-rotational oscillating movement in a direction parallel to the outer surface of the head. The toothbrush head also includes a third section having bristles extending outwardly from the head to provide an extended field of bristles to support an elongated ribbon of toothpaste and for enhanced cleaning.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2002Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: John J. Gatzemeyer, Thomas Mintel
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Publication number: 20090049626Abstract: A powered toothbrush refill head combines a typical round oscillating or primary tuft block which oscillates in a rotational manner with a secondary tuft block. The secondary tuft block may be oscillated in a rotational manner or may oscillate linearly back and forth in the same direction as the handle of the toothbrush. The secondary tuft block could be in the form of a pair of side by side plates mounted on the head adjacent to the round oscillating block. The invention could also be practice where the secondary tuft block is in the form of a plurality of sets of rows of bristles mounted for back and forth movement in a direction perpendicular to the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2008Publication date: February 26, 2009Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVEInventors: Eyal Eliav, Kyoungeun Ahn, John J. Gatzemeyer
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Publication number: 20090025157Abstract: A powered toothbrush is provided and includes a handle portion having a neck formed at one end and a head coupled to neck. The head includes a first carrier that is coupled to the head and is operatively connected to a first drive for moving the first carrier in a first direction. The first carrier has bristles, elastomeric cleaning members, or a combination thereof extending outwardly therefrom. The head also includes a second carrier that is coupled to the head and is in selective engagement with a protrusion extending in a recess defined by the first carrier to impart movement in a second direction. The second carrier has bristles, elastomeric cleaning members or a combination thereof extending outwardly therefrom. In an exemplary embodiment, the first carrier oscillates in a rotational direction and the second carrier moves in a direction parallel to the head.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2008Publication date: January 29, 2009Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVEInventors: John J. Gatzemeyer, Eduardo J. Jimenez, Eyal Eliav
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Publication number: 20090025158Abstract: A powered toothbrush is provided and includes a handle portion having a neck formed at one end and a head coupled to neck. The head includes a first carrier that is coupled to the head and is operatively connected to a first drive for moving the first carrier in a first direction. The first carrier has bristles, elastomeric cleaning members, or a combination thereof extending outwardly therefrom. The head also includes a second carrier that is coupled to the head and is in selective engagement with a protrusion extending in a recess defined by the first carrier to impart movement in a second direction. The second carrier has bristles, elastomeric cleaning members or a combination thereof extending outwardly therefrom, in an exemplary embodiment, the first carrier oscillates in a rotational direction and the second carrier moves in a direction parallel to the head.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2008Publication date: January 29, 2009Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVEInventors: John J. Gatzemeyer, Eduardo J. Jimenez, Eyal Eliav
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Publication number: 20080313830Abstract: The head of a powered toothbrush includes a first tuft block mounted for rotational oscillation about an axis generally perpendicular to the outer surface of the head, and a second tuft block having fixed bristles or bristles independently movable by being mounted on an elastomeric base. The second tuft block oscillates perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the head and in an in and out direction perpendicular to the outer surface of the head. A third stationary block may also be mounted on the head of the powered toothbrush. The bristles on the first, second, and third tuft blocks may be of various lengths, colors and stiffness, and may be mounted perpendicularly to or at an angle to the outer surface of the head.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2008Publication date: December 25, 2008Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVEInventors: John J. Gatzemeyer, Eduardo Jimenez
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Patent number: 7448108Abstract: A powered toothbrush is provided and includes a handle portion having a neck formed at one end and a head coupled to neck. The head includes a first carrier that is coupled to the head and is operatively connected to a first drive for moving the first carrier in a first direction. The first carrier has bristles, elastomeric cleaning members, or a combination thereof extending outwardly therefrom. The head also includes a second carrier that is coupled to the head and is in selective engagement with a protrusion extending in a recess defined by the first carrier to impart movement in a second direction. The second carrier has bristles, elastomeric cleaning members or a combination thereof extending outwardly therefrom. In an exemplary embodiment, the first carrier oscillates in a rotational direction and the second carrier moves in a direction parallel to the head.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2006Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: John J. Gatzemeyer, Eduardo J. Jimenez, Eyal Eliav
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Patent number: 7430778Abstract: The head of a powered toothbrush includes a first tuft block mounted for rotational oscillation about an axis generally perpendicular to the outer surface of the head, and a second tuft block having fixed bristles or bristles independently movable by being mounted on an elastomeric base. The second tuft block oscillates perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the head and in an in and out direction perpendicular to the outer surface of the head. A third stationary block may also be mounted on the head of the powered toothbrush. The bristles on the first, second, and third tuft blocks may be of various lengths, colors and stiffness, and may be mounted perpendicularly to or at an angle to the outer surface of the head.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2005Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: John J. Gatzemeyer, Eduardo Jimenez
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Patent number: 7428766Abstract: A powered toothbrush refill head combines a typical round oscillating or primary tuft block which oscillates in a rotational manner with a secondary tuft block. The secondary tuft block may be oscillated in a rotational manner or may oscillate linearly back and forth in the same direction as the handle of the toothbrush. The secondary tuft block could be in the form of a pair of side by side plates mounted on the head adjacent to the round oscillating block. The invention could also be practice where the secondary tuft block is in the form of a plurality of sets of rows of bristles mounted for back and forth movement in a direction perpendicular to the handle.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2004Date of Patent: September 30, 2008Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Eyal Eliav, Kyoungeun Ahn, John J. Gatzemeyer
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Publication number: 20080196185Abstract: An oral care implement includes a display and/or a plurality of other lighted regions, together with an element for inducing motion in a head region. The display and/or lights are used to provide instructions to the user regarding a periodically-performed oral care regimen. The motion-inducing element can be pulsed or otherwise selectively activated to signal different intervals in the regimen. Upon successful conclusion of the oral care regimen, the lights and/or display and the motion-inducing element are used to provide a game or other entertainment to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2007Publication date: August 21, 2008Inventors: John J. Gatzemeyer, Eduardo J. Jimenez, Robert Riebe, Paul Fair, James E. Michaels, Evan Ward
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Publication number: 20080181716Abstract: An oral care implement may include a tufted insert and a base configured to define a cavity for housing an active insert. The active insert may comprise an active agent. The head of the oral care implement may be configured so that the active insert can be in fluid communication with a membrane or an aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2007Publication date: July 31, 2008Inventors: John J. Gatzemeyer, Bruce M. Russell, Kenneth Waguespack, Thomas J. Boyd
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Publication number: 20080176183Abstract: An oral care implement has a head portion with tooth cleaning elements on one surface thereof and a reservoir containing at least one active agent. A capillary channel extends through at least a portion of the oral care implement to deliver active agent(s) to one or more outlets. In one aspect, a vibration-producing device is provided to vibrate at least a portion of the implement to enhance the function of tooth cleaning elements and the delivery of the active agent through capillary action. A variety of active agents can be administered for therapeutic, hygienic, and/or other benefits, such as fresh breath, tooth whitening, or producing sensations of heat, cool, or tingling.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventors: John J. Gatzemeyer, Thomas J. Boyd, Eduardo J. Jimenez, Bruce M. Russell
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Publication number: 20080141478Abstract: An oral care implement has a user-interactive display that displays images representing oral care regions of the mouth. The user can interact with the display by playing a game, which can relate to oral care. An oral care implement has a plurality of lighted segments that can be sequentially illuminated to indicate a recommended brushing sequence. The lighted segments can be shaped and/or labeled to indicate particular oral care regions of the mouth. In accordance with another aspect, an oral care implement can be equipped with features to encourage social interaction between two or more individuals.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2007Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventors: John J. Gatzemeyer, Eduardo J. Jimenez, Robert Riebe, Paul Fair, Dong Ho Yun
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Publication number: 20080147104Abstract: An oral care implement with a soft tissue cleanser is provided to effectively cleanse the soft tissue of the mouth with comfort and a reduced risk of injury to the user. In one construction, a projection is formed of a combination of a hard material and a soft material. The rigid material provides stability for cleaning debris from the tongue or other tissue while the soft material provides comfort and a reduced risk of injury.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2006Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventors: John J. Gatzemeyer, Douglas J. Hohlbein
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Publication number: 20080141476Abstract: An oral care implement has an interactive display that displays images representing oral care regions of the mouth. The user can interact with the display by playing a game, which can relate to oral care. An oral care implement has a plurality of lighted segments that can be sequentially illuminated to indicate a recommended brushing sequence. The lighted segments can be shaped and/or labeled to indicate particular oral care regions of the mouth.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2006Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventors: John J. Gatzemeyer, Eduardo J. Jimenez, Robert Riebe, Evan Ward, Paul Fair, James E. Michaels, Kevin Connor
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Patent number: 7386905Abstract: A powered toothbrush include a head containing a rotating or oscillating first bristle carrier and also containing a second bristle carrier movably connected to the head, which second bristle carrier may include elastomeric walls for enhanced cleaning and may include a weakened section to permit it to at least partially collapse during a brushing motion.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2007Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Eyal Eliav, John J. Gatzemeyer