Patents by Inventor Lori H. Szeles

Lori H. Szeles 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).

  • Chewable antiplaque confectionery dental composition
    Patent number: 8524197
    Abstract: A chewable confectionery dental composition delivering to the mouth a unit dose of a plaque reducing enzyme the composition comprising an enzyme and a non-cariogenic sweetener, the enzyme being incorporated in the composition at a temperature less than about 80° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Laurence Du-Thumm, Lori H. Szeles, Richard J. Sullivan, James G. Masters, Richard S. Robinson
  • ENZYME ENHANCED BREATH FRESHENING FILM
    Publication number: 20120269742
    Abstract: An orally consumable film composition for delivering breath freshening agents to the oral cavity which is rapidly dissolvable or dispersible in the oral cavity, the composition being comprised of a homogeneous mixture of a water dispersible film forming polymer and an enzyme.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Lori H. Szeles, Sonya Mohseni, Guofeng Xu, Malcolm Williams, David B. Viscio, James G. Masters
  • ANTIBACTERIAL DENTIFRICE EXHIBITING ENHANCED ANTIPLAQUE AND BREATH FRESHENING PROPERTIES
    Publication number: 20120141388
    Abstract: An abrasive dentifrice composition which effects enhanced antiplaque and breath freshening properties which comprises an orally acceptable vehicle containing a combination of a safe and effective amount of an antibacterial agent and at least two enzyme ingredients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Lori H. Szeles, Xiaoyan Liu, Malcolm Williams, M. Teresa R. Carale, Michael Prencipe, James G. Masters
  • Antibacterial dentifrice exhibiting enhanced antiplaque and breath freshening properties
    Patent number: 8128911
    Abstract: An abrasive dentifrice composition which effects enhanced antiplaque and breath freshening properties which comprises an orally acceptable vehicle containing a combination of a safe and effective amount of an antibacterial agent and at least two enzyme ingredients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Lori H. Szeles, Xiaoyan Liu, Malcolm Williams, M. Teresa R. Carale, Michael Prencipe, James G. Masters
  • Antibacterial dentifrice exhibiting antiplaque and breath freshening properties
    Patent number: 7939306
    Abstract: A dual component antiplaque oral composition having antimalodor properties in which a first component contains an antibacterial agent and the second component contains a proteolytic enzyme, the first and second components are simultaneously combined for application to the teeth, the first and second components being physically segregated prior to use, the components when mixed upon application to teeth providing substantially antiplaque effect with superior antimalodor properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Lori H. Szeles, Xiaoyan Liu, Malcolm Williams, James G. Masters
  • Antiplaque oral composition containing enzymes and cyclodextrins
    Patent number: 7601338
    Abstract: An antiplaque oral care composition having enhanced oral hygiene and organoleptic properties is provided. The composition contains an enzyme and a cyclodextrin. Papain and other proteolytic enzymes may be preferred. The resulting composition has more favorable organoleptic properties than a comparative composition containing only the enzyme.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.
    Inventors: James G. Masters, Richard Payne, Lori H. Szeles, Xiaoyan Liu, Malcolm Williams
  • Antibacterial Dentifrice Exhibiting Antiplaque and Breath Freshening Properties
    Publication number: 20080213195
    Abstract: A dual component antiplaque oral composition having antimalodor properties in which a first component contains an antibacterial agent and the second component contains a proteolytic enzyme, the first and second components are simultaneously combined for application to the teeth, the first and second components being physically segregated prior to use, the components when mixed upon application to teeth providing substantially antiplaque effect with superior antimalodor properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: Lori H. Szeles, Xiaoyan Liu, Malcolm Williams, James G. Masters
  • Antibacterial dentifrice exhibiting antiplaque and breath freshening properties
    Patent number: 7402416
    Abstract: A dual component antiplaque oral composition having antimalodor properties in which a first component contains an antibacterial agent and the second component contains a proteolytic enzyme, the first and second components are simultaneously combined for application to the teeth, the first and second components being physically segregated prior to use, the components when mixed upon application to teeth providing substantially antiplaque effect with superior antimalodor properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Lori H. Szeles, Xiaoyan Liu, Malcolm Williams, James G. Masters
  • Chewable antiplaque confectionery dental composition
    Patent number: 7354569
    Abstract: A chewable confectionery dental composition delivering to the mouth a unit dose of a plaque reducing enzyme the composition comprising an enzyme and a non-cariogenic sweetener, the enzyme being incorporated in the composition at a temperature less than about 80° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Laurence Du-Thumm, Lori H. Szeles, Richard J. Sullivan, James G. Masters, Richard S. Robinson
  • Enzyme containing oral composition having enhanced stability
    Patent number: 7220404
    Abstract: An oral care composition having enhanced oral hygiene and antiplaque properties which comprises an orally acceptable vehicle containing a combination of an enzyme, cetylpyridinium chloride and a reducing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: André M. Morgan, Lori H. Szeles, Malcolm Williams, Susan M. Herles, Chanda L. Macias, Robert D'Ambrogio, Thomas J. Boyd, James G. Masters
  • Enzyme containing oral composition having enhanced stability
    Publication number: 20040156796
    Abstract: An oral care composition having enhanced oral hygiene and antiplaque properties which comprises an orally acceptable vehicle containing a combination of an enzyme, cetylpyridinium chloride and a reducing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Andre M. Morgan, Lori H. Szeles, Malcolm Williams, Susan M. Herles, Chanda L. Macias, Robert D'Ambrogio, Thomas J. Boyd, James G. Masters
  • Enzyme containing oral composition having enhanced stability
    Patent number: 6692726
    Abstract: An oral care composition having enhanced oral hygiene and antiplaque properties which comprises an orally acceptable vehicle containing a combination of an enzyme, cetylpyridinium chloride and a reducing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Company
    Inventors: André M. Morgan, Lori H. Szeles, Malcolm Williams, Susan M. Herles, Chanda L. Macias, Robert D'Ambrogio, Thomas J. Boyd, James G. Masters
  • Enzyme enhanced breath freshening film
    Publication number: 20040018156
    Abstract: An orally consumable film composition for delivering breath freshening agents to the oral cavity which is rapidly dissolvable or dispersible in the oral cavity, the composition being comprised of a homogeneous mixture of a water dispersible film forming polymer and an enzyme.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventors: Lori H. Szeles, Sonya Mohseni, Guofeng Xu, Malcolm Williams, David B. Viscio, James G. Masters
  • Oral composition providing enhanced oral hygiene properties
    Publication number: 20040018157
    Abstract: An oral care composition having enhanced oral hygiene and lipophylic properties which comprises an orally acceptable vehicle containing a combination of an enzyme and a cyclodextrin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2002
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventors: James G. Masters, Richard Payne, Lori H. Szeles, Xiaoyan Liu, Malcolm Williams
  • Antiplaque enzyme containing dual component composition
    Patent number: 6652841
    Abstract: A two component antiplaque dentifrice composition is disclosed which comprises first and second dentifrice components containing an enzyme such as papain and a metal salt such as stannous fluoride, the first and second dentifrice components being maintained separate from the other until dispensed for application to teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Company
    Inventors: James R. Brown, Lori H. Szeles, Susan M. Herles, Michael Prencipe, James G. Masters
  • Antibacterial dentifrice exhibiting enhanced antiplaque and breath freshening properties
    Publication number: 20030211053
    Abstract: An abrasive dentifrice composition which effects enhanced antiplaque and breath freshening properties which comprises an orally acceptable vehicle containing a combination of a safe and effective amount of an antibacterial agent and at least two enzyme ingredients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventors: Lori H. Szeles, Xiaoyan Liu, Malcolm Williams, M. Teresa R. Carale, Michael Prencipe, James G. Masters
  • Antibacterial dentifrice exhibiting antiplaque and breath freshening properties
    Publication number: 20030211054
    Abstract: A dual component antiplaque oral composition having antimalodor properties in which a first component contains an antibacterial agent and the second component contains a proteolytic enzyme, the first and second components are simultaneously combined for application to the teeth, the first and second components being physically segregated prior to use, the components when mixed upon application to teeth providing substantially antiplaque effect with superior antimalodor properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventors: Lori H. Szeles, Xiaoyan Liu, Malcolm Williams, James G. Masters
  • Synergistic antibacterial combination
    Patent number: 6165447
    Abstract: An antibacterial combination of a nonionic halogenated diphenyl ether compound such as Triclosan and hydrogenated lupulone, the combination being particularly effective in inhibiting the growth of gram-positive bacteria and in the preparation of antiplaque oral compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Harsh M. Trivedi, Susan M. Herles, Lori H. Szeles, Abdul Gaffar