Patents by Inventor Mark Dobrovolny

Mark Dobrovolny 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).

  • Publication number: 20230355966
    Abstract: An oral care device for placement in the oral cavity. The oral care device may include a support component, a piezoelectric component, and/or sensor and/or a therapeutic element. The support component is configured for placement between one or more maxillary teeth and one or more mandibular teeth. The piezoelectric element is configured to generate electrical energy from relative movement of the maxillary teeth and the mandibular teeth. The sensor is configured to sense a condition in the oral cavity. The therapeutic element is configured to release a therapeutic into the oral cavity. The device may include any one or any combination of the piezoelectric component, the therapeutic element, and the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Scott DEMAREST, Mark DOBROVOLNY
  • Patent number: 11717678
    Abstract: An oral care device for placement in the oral cavity. The oral care device may include a support component, a piezoelectric component, and/or a therapeutic element. The support component is configured for placement between one or more maxillary teeth and one or more mandibular teeth. The piezoelectric element is configured to generate an electrical current from relative movement of the maxillary teeth and the mandibular teeth. The therapeutic element is configured to release a therapeutic composition into the oral cavity at least in part in response to receiving the electrical signal. The device may include the piezoelectric component, the therapeutic element, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Scott Demarest, Mark Dobrovolny
  • Publication number: 20210346690
    Abstract: An oral care device for placement in the oral cavity. The oral care device may include a support component, a piezoelectric component, and/or a therapeutic element. The support component is configured for placement between one or more maxillary teeth and one or more mandibular teeth. The piezoelectric element is configured to generate an electrical current from relative movement of the maxillary teeth and the mandibular teeth. The therapeutic element is configured to release a therapeutic composition into the oral cavity at least in part in response to receiving the electrical signal. The device may include the piezoelectric component, the therapeutic element, or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Scott Demarest, Mark Dobrovolny
  • Patent number: 10874855
    Abstract: An oral care device for placement in the oral cavity. The oral care device may include a support component, a piezoelectric component, and/or a therapeutic element. The support component is configured for placement between one or more maxillary teeth and one or more mandibular teeth. The piezoelectric element is configured to generate an electrical current from relative movement of the maxillary teeth and the mandibular teeth. The therapeutic element is configured to release a therapeutic composition into the oral cavity at least in part in response to receiving the electrical signal. The device may include the piezoelectric component, the therapeutic element, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Scott Demarest, Mark Dobrovolny
  • Publication number: 20180229032
    Abstract: An oral care device for placement in the oral cavity. The oral care device may include a support component, a piezoelectric component, and/or a therapeutic element. The support component is configured for placement between one or more maxillary teeth and one or more mandibular teeth. The piezoelectric element is configured to generate an electrical current from relative movement of the maxillary teeth and the mandibular teeth. The therapeutic element is configured to release a therapeutic composition into the oral cavity at least in part in response to receiving the electrical signal. The device may include the piezoelectric component, the therapeutic element, or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Scott Demarest, Mark DOBROVOLNY
  • Patent number: 9968777
    Abstract: An oral care implement may be embodied as an oral care device for placement in the oral cavity. The oral care device may include a support component, a piezoelectric component, and a therapeutic element. The support component is configured for placement between one or more maxillary teeth and one or more mandibular teeth. The piezoelectric element is configured to generate an electrical current from relative movement of the maxillary teeth and the mandibular teeth. The therapeutic element is electrically connected to the piezoelectric component and is configured to release a therapeutic composition into the oral cavity at least in part in response to receiving the electrical signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Scott Demarest, Mark Dobrovolny
  • Patent number: 8980233
    Abstract: Disclosed is a dentifrice composition comprising an orally acceptable vehicle, an abrasive particulate and a surfactant system comprising an anionic surfactant comprising a C8-C16 fatty acid glutamate salt and a nonionic surfactant comprising a C8-C16 alkyl glucoside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Tom's of Maine, Inc.
    Inventors: Tammy Swett, Julie Venell, Chantal Bergeron, Mark Dobrovolny, Stefan Gafner
  • Publication number: 20140161743
    Abstract: Disclosed is a dentifrice composition comprising an orally acceptable vehicle, an abrasive particulate and a surfactant system comprising an anionic surfactant comprising a C8-C16 fatty acid glutamate salt and a nonionic surfactant comprising a C8-C16 alkyl glucoside.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Tom's of Maine, Inc.
    Inventors: Tammy Swett, Julie Venell, Chantal Bergeron, Mark Dobrovolny, Stefan Gafner
  • Patent number: 8597618
    Abstract: Disclosed is a dentifrice composition comprising an orally acceptable vehicle, an abrasive particulate and a surfactant system comprising an anionic surfactant comprising a C8-C16 fatty acid glutamate salt and a nonionic surfactant comprising a C8-C16 alkyl glucoside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Tom's of Maine, Inc.
    Inventors: Tammy Swett, Julie Venell, Chantal Bergeron, Mark Dobrovolny, Stefan Gafner
  • Patent number: D930324
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: TAO BRANDS INC.
    Inventors: Mark Dobrovolny, Thomas O'Brien