Patents by Inventor Linda J. Vellekoop

Linda J. Vellekoop 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).

  • Silica abrasive dentifrice of reduced stringless and improved flavor
    Patent number: 5601803
    Abstract: There is disclosed a flavored silica abrasive dentifrice which delivers higher levels and intensity of flavor and exhibits less stringiness the dentifrice having incorporated therein a cellulose gel comprised of a coprocessed mixture of microcrystalline cellulose and a cellulose gum such as carboxymethylcellulose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1997
    Inventors: James G. Masters, Michael Prencipe, Julie A. Burke, Linda J. Vellekoop
  • Solid antitartar mouth deodorant composition
    Patent number: 4814164
    Abstract: A non-cariogenic, long-acting, slow dissolving solid antitartar and mouth deodorant having improved taste, and a method of providing extended mouth odor reduction and control tartar formation comprising a zinc compound, which provides zinc, an ionone ketone terpene derivative and flavor, preferably mint, as the essential active ingredient in a sugar-free carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1989
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Jordan Barth, Linda J. Vellekoop
  • Stable single unit dose oral product
    Patent number: 4765984
    Abstract: A single unit dose chewable oral product stabilized against syneresis comprising an alginate gelling agent, cross-linked with a calcium ion, flavor and a liquid vehicle containing water, humectant and a vegetable oil additive to reduce syneresis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1988
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Linda J. Vellekoop, Jordan Barth
  • Stable dental cream in polyethylene or polypropylene container
    Patent number: 4705680
    Abstract: Dental cream stabilized for contact with a polyolefin resin surface of a package such as a laminate tube, a mechanical dispenser or a flexible sachet. The dental cream contains a dentally acceptable water-insoluble alkaline earth metal salt, a liquid vehicle and a gelling agent. The liquid vehicle contains water, glycerine and sorbitol and a vegetable oil as an additive to reduce syneresis due to contact between the dental cream and the polyolefin resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1987
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Linda J. Vellekoop
  • Extrudable dentifrice
    Patent number: 4565692
    Abstract: A dentifrice of desirable rheological properties suitable for extrusion from a mechanically operated or presssure differential dentifrice dispenser, which dentifrice comprises a polishing agent including dicalcium phosphate or a siliceous polishing material and a gelling agent containing iota-carrageenan or a mixture of iota-carrageenan with a cellulosic gelling agent such as sodium carboxymethyl cellulose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1983
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1986
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Patricia S. Mulvey, Jordan B. Barth, Linda J. Vellekoop