Patents by Inventor M. Teresa R. Carale

M. Teresa R. Carale 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).

  • Patent number: 9918909
    Abstract: A composition comprising a film or a plurality of film fragments entrained in a carrier is disclosed. The film or plurality of film fragments can comprise a functional material. The film or plurality of film fragments can comprise repeated shapes. Also disclosed is a composition comprising a plurality of discernable lamellar fragments entrained in a carrier. Also disclosed is a method for administering a functional material to a human or animal subject in need thereof, the method comprising applying to the subject a composition comprising a film or a plurality of film fragments entrained in a carrier, wherein the film comprises the functional material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Thomas J Boyd, Guofeng Xu, M. Teresa R Carale, Beth Ann Boff
  • Patent number: 9827172
    Abstract: A dentifrice composition comprising an orally acceptable vehicle having distributed therein a water hydratable film flakes having a matrix comprised of a water soluble hydroxy alkyl cellulose polymer and a starch, and flaying entrained therein a constituent selected from therapeutic cosmetic and decorative materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Thomas J. Boyd, Guofeng Xu, M. Teresa R. Carale
  • Patent number: 9498410
    Abstract: A dentifrice composition comprising an orally acceptable vehicle having distributed therein a water hydratable film flakes having a matrix comprised of a water soluble hydroxy alkyl cellulose polymer and a starch, and having entrained therein a constituent selected from therapeutic cosmetic and decorative materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Thomas J. Boyd, Guofeng Xu, M. Teresa R. Carale, Beth Ann Boff
  • Patent number: 8865135
    Abstract: A cationic-compatible inorganic particulate comprising silica substantially coated with a non-ionic surfactant, such as an ethoxylated hydrogenated hydrocarbon oil. Compositions comprising the cationic-compatible particulate and a cationic active, such as cetyl pyridinium chloride or an ethyl lauryl arginine ester, are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Michael Prencipe, Thomas J. Boyd, M. Teresa R. Carale
  • Publication number: 20130272973
    Abstract: A dentifrice composition comprising an orally acceptable vehicle having distributed therein a water hydratable film flakes having a matrix comprised of a water soluble hydroxy alkyl cellulose polymer and a starch, and flaying entrained therein a constituent selected from therapeutic cosmetic and decorative materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: Thomas J. Boyd, Guofeng Xu, M. Teresa R. Carale
  • Patent number: 8475771
    Abstract: A dentifrice composition comprising an orally acceptable vehicle having distributed therein a water hydratable film flakes having a matrix comprised of a water soluble hydroxy alkyl cellulose polymer and a starch, and having entrained therein a constituent selected from therapeutic cosmetic and decorative materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Thomas J. Boyd, Guofeng Xu, M. Teresa R. Carale
  • 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
  • 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
  • Patent number: 7763235
    Abstract: A dentifrice composition comprising an orally acceptable vehicle having distributed therein water hydratable film flakes having a matrix comprised of a water soluble hydroxy alkyl cellulose polymer and a starch, and having entrained therein a constituent selected from therapeutic cosmetic and decorative materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Thomas J. Boyd, Guofeng Xu, M. Teresa R. Carale
  • Publication number: 20080160056
    Abstract: A dentifrice composition comprising an orally acceptable vehicle having distributed therein a water hydratable film flakes having a matrix comprised of a water soluble hydroxy alkyl cellulose polymer and a starch, and having entrained therein a constituent selected from therapeutic cosmetic and decorative materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas J. Boyd, Guofeng Xu, M. Teresa R. Carale, Beth Ann Boff
  • Publication number: 20080138369
    Abstract: A dentifrice composition comprising an orally acceptable vehicle having distributed therein a water hydratable film flakes having a matrix comprised of a water soluble hydroxy alkyl cellulose polymer and a starch, and having entrained therein a constituent selected from therapeutic cosmetic and decorative materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas J. Boyd, Guofeng Xu, M. Teresa R. Carale
  • Publication number: 20040136924
    Abstract: A composition comprising a film or a plurality of film fragments entrained in a carrier. The film or plurality of film fragments can comprise a functional material. The film or plurality of film fragments can comprise repeated shapes. Also disclosed is a composition comprising a plurality of discernable lamellar fragments entrained in a carrier. Also disclosed is a method for administering a functional material to a human or animal subject in need thereof, the method comprising applying to the subject a composition comprising a film or a plurality of film fragments entrained in a carrier, wherein the film comprises the functional material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas J. Boyd, Guofeng Xu, M. Teresa R. Carale, Beth Ann Boff
  • Publication number: 20040126332
    Abstract: A dentifrice composition comprising an orally acceptable vehicle having distributed therein a water hydratable film flakes having a matrix comprised of a water soluble hydroxy alkyl cellulose polymer and a starch, and having entrained therein a constituent selected from therapeutic cosmetic and decorative materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Thomas J. Boyd, Guofeng Xu, M. Teresa R. Carale
  • Patent number: 6669929
    Abstract: A dentifrice composition comprising an orally acceptable vehicle having distributed therein a water hydratable film flakes having a matrix comprised of a water soluble hydroxy alkyl cellulose polymer and a starch, and having entrained therein a constituent selected from therapeutic cosmetic and decorative materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Thomas J. Boyd, Guofeng Xu, M. Teresa R. Carale
  • 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
  • Patent number: 6447758
    Abstract: A dual component antiplaque oral composition having superior foaming properties in which a first component contains a cationic antibacterial agent and the second component contains a anionic surfactant normally incompatible with the cationic antibacterial agent, 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 unimpaired antiplaque effect with superior foaming properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Company
    Inventors: M. Teresa R. Carale, Susan M. Herles, Thomas Boyd, Michael Prencipe