Patents by Inventor Kenneth Markowitz

Kenneth Markowitz 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).

  • Dentinal Drug Delivery Composition
    Publication number: 20120329790
    Abstract: The present invention is a dentinal drug delivery composition composed of cationic and/or neutral porous particles containing an effective amount of a therapeutic agent and a method for using the same to provide a dental treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
    Inventor: Kenneth Markowitz
  • Applicator tip for desensitizing agents and method
    Patent number: 6099315
    Abstract: The present invention is a method for desensitizing and thereby relieving the pain and discomfort that often accompanies sensitive teeth in humans. A desensitizing agent in the form of a toothpaste, gel or mouthwash is applied to the surface of the teeth and physically forced into the dentinal tubules responsible for the sensitive condition using a flexible rubber or plastic applicator in the form of a cylindrical or rectangular post or block, preferably with an upper surface in the form of a recessed indentation, serrated surface or concave-shaped cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: Block Drug Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth Markowitz
  • Dispersible particulate system for desensitizing teeth
    Patent number: 5589159
    Abstract: A method for treating hypersensitive teeth by treating the teeth with an oral composition comprising hectorite clay, especially Laponite clay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1996
    Assignee: Block Drug Company Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Markowitz, Mikhail Y. Gelfer