Patents by Inventor Meinrad Regner

Meinrad Regner 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).

  • Oral zinc compositions
    Patent number: 8778311
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an oral composition comprising, in an orally acceptable carrier, from about 0.1% to about 5% zinc oxide; and from about 0.1% to about 5% of a source of carbonate ions selected from alkali metal and ammonium carbonates and bicarbonates. The molar ratio of carbonate ion to zinc ion is from about 0.05:1 to about 1:1. The composition has good antiplaque efficacy and taste. Preferred compositions are toothpastes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Meinrad Regner, Maurice Joseph Prendergast, Owen Thurlby
  • Oral zinc compositions
    Publication number: 20070224134
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an oral composition comprising, in an orally acceptable carrier, from about 0.1% to about 5% zinc oxide; and from about 0.1% to about 5% of a source of carbonate ions selected from alkali metal and ammonium carbonates and bicarbonates. The molar ratio of carbonate ion to zinc ion is from about 0.05:1 to about 1:1. The composition has good antiplaque efficacy and taste. Preferred compositions are toothpastes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventors: Meinrad Regner, Maurice Joseph Prendergast, Owen Thurlby
  • Zinc-containing dentifrice compositions having improved taste
    Publication number: 20060099152
    Abstract: The present invention relates to antimicrobial oral compositions comprising a water-soluble zinc salt wherein a surfactant selected from alkali metal or ammonium salts of alkyl sulfoacetate, dialkyl sulfosuccinate, dialkyl sulfosuccinamate; and mixtures thereof; is used in an amount effective to reduce the astringency of the zinc salt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Publication date: May 11, 2006
    Inventors: Trevor Day, Meinrad Regner