Patents by Inventor Kimdra Smith-Webster

Kimdra Smith-Webster 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).

  • Fluoride free and anionic surfactant free dentifrice having a high micro efficacy
    Patent number: 11116709
    Abstract: An oral care composition and method are described in which the composition is free of an anionic surfactant and a fluoride source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Michael Collins, Barbara Hepler, Kimdra Smith-Webster, Linh Fruge
  • Preservative system
    Patent number: 10987292
    Abstract: Provided herein is a cost-effective and potent preservative system for a composition comprising a salicylate salt and a benzoate salt in an amount of from 0.2 weight % to 0.5 weight % by total weight of the composition and in a molar ratio of salicylate to benzoate of 1:6 to 1:1.2, wherein the composition has a pH of 5 or less. Further provided herein is a method of using a combination of a salicylate salt and a benzoate salt in a preservative system in a composition, and a method of preserving a composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Catherine Lewus, Laurence D. Du-Thumm, Rehana Begum-Gafur, Kimdra Smith-Webster, Mark Vandeven
  • Preservative System
    Publication number: 20200360253
    Abstract: Provided herein is a cost-effective and potent preservative system for a composition comprising a salicylate salt and a benzoate salt in an amount of from 0.2 weight % to 0.5 weight % by total weight of the composition and in a molar ratio of salicylate to benzoate of 1:6 to 1:1.2, wherein the composition has a pH of 5 or less. Further provided herein is a method of using a combination of a salicylate salt and a benzoate salt in a preservative system in a composition, and a method of preserving a composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Catherine LEWUS, Laurence DU-THUMM, Rehana BEGUM-GAFUR, Kimdra SMITH-WEBSTER, Mark VANDEVEN
  • Fluoride Free and Anionic Surfactant Free Dentifrice Having a High Micro Efficacy
    Publication number: 20190269588
    Abstract: An oral care composition and method are described in which the composition is free of an anionic surfactant and a fluoride source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Michael COLLINS, Barbara HEPLER, Kimdra SMITH-WEBSTER, Linh FRUGE
  • Fluoride free and anionic surfactant free dentifrice having a high micro efficacy
    Patent number: 10258554
    Abstract: An oral care composition and method are described in which the composition is free of an anionic surfactant and a fluoride source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Michael Collins, Linh Fruge, Barbara Hepler, Kimdra Smith-Webster
  • Anhydrous Tooth Whitening Compositions Comprising Cetylpyridinium Chloride
    Publication number: 20180256472
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are a tooth whitening compositions comprising at least one hydrophobic polymer carrier; cetylpyridinium chloride; and at least one whitening agent, wherein the composition is free of water. Also disclosed herein are methods for reducing microbial growth on the surface of an oral care device comprising contacting the oral care device with saliva and a tooth whitening composition comprising at least one hydrophobic polymer carrier; cetylpyridinium chloride; and at least one whitening agent, wherein the composition is free of water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Kyle Robbins, Shyamala PILLAI, Kimdra SMITH-WEBSTER, Jason NESTA
  • Oral Care Compositions and Methods of Use
    Publication number: 20170348550
    Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising a basic amino acid or salt thereof, a zinc source, and a preservative, as well as to methods of using and of making these compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2014
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Wilbens JOSIAS, Richard ROBINSON, Adam PEPPERNEY, Kimdra SMITH-WEBSTER
  • Oral care product and methods of use and manufacture thereof
    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
  • Preservative System
    Publication number: 20160262997
    Abstract: Provided herein is a cost-effective and potent preservative system for a composition comprising a salicylate salt and a benzoate salt in an amount of from 0.2 weight % to 0.5 weight % by total weight of the composition and in a molar ratio of salicylate to benzoate of 1:6 to 1:1.2, wherein the composition has a pH of 5 or less. Further provided herein is a method of using a combination of a salicylate salt and a benzoate salt in a preservative system in a composition, and a method of preserving a composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Catherine Lewus, Laurence D. Du-Thumm, Rehana Begum-Gafur, Kimdra Smith-Webster, Mark Vandeven
  • Oral care product and methods of use and manufacture thereof
    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
  • Oral Care Product and Methods of Use and Manufacture Thereof
    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
  • Oral Care Product and Methods of Use and Manufacture Thereof
    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
  • Oral Care Product and Methods of Use and Manufacture Thereof
    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
  • FLUORIDE FREE AND ANIONIC SURFACTANT FREE DENTIFRICE HAVING A HIGH MICRO EFFICACY
    Publication number: 20120288453
    Abstract: An oral care composition and method are described in which the composition is free of an anionic surfactant and a fluoride source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventors: Michael Collins, Linh Fruge, Barbara Hepler, Kimdra Smith-Webster