Patents by Inventor Michael Dodds

Michael Dodds 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: 20260092108
    Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising leptin and methods of using the same to support weight loss. Also provided are modified leptins, including recombinant leptins, and methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2025
    Publication date: April 2, 2026
    Inventors: James Michael ROBERTS, Mesfin Mulugeta GEWE, Uland LAU, Mark HEINNICKEL, Michael DODDS, David BOLICK, Nhi Yen KHUONG, Hannah TABAKH, Brian FINROW, Jennifer Lynn WIERMAN
  • Publication number: 20250346663
    Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising leptin and methods of using the same to support weight loss. Also provided are modified leptins, including recombinant leptins, and methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2025
    Publication date: November 13, 2025
    Inventors: James Michael ROBERTS, Mesfin Mulugeta GEWE, Uland LAU, Mark HEINNICKEL, Michael DODDS, David BOLICK, Nhi Yen KHUONG, Hannah TABAKH, Brian FINROW, Jennifer Lynn WIERMAN
  • Patent number: 12466883
    Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising leptin and methods of using the same to support weight loss. Also provided are modified leptins, including recombinant leptins, and methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2025
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2025
    Assignee: LUMEN BIOSCIENCE, INC.
    Inventors: James Michael Roberts, Mesfin Mulugeta Gewe, Uland Lau, Mark Heinnickel, Michael Dodds, David Bolick, Nhi Yen Khuong, Hannah Tabakh, Brian Finrow, Jennifer Lynn Wierman
  • Publication number: 20250176585
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a chewing gum comprising sodium hexametaphosphate that can provide cleaning benefits to teeth, and in particular, that can be used to prevent teeth staining, bacterial attachment and plaque buildup. Also disclosed are methods for preventing tooth staining using the chewing gum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2022
    Publication date: June 5, 2025
    Inventors: Yue SUN, Haiquan YI, Minmin TIAN, Arturo DIAZ, Michael DODDS, Kyle WINKLER
  • Publication number: 20210264365
    Abstract: A customer interaction architecture includes a customer interaction diagram and interaction specifics. Stakeholders utilize the customer interaction architecture to create customer interaction diagrams describing business and technological components of a customer need. Each step and component in the customer interaction diagram can include one or more drill down diagrams that include additional details. Some drill-down diagrams can show the interaction and relationship between system components. The customer interaction architecture can additionally highlight each step in the customer interaction diagram and debug the diagram for missing or incomplete steps or elements. Various business, technical, and miscellaneous notes and requirements can also be added to the customer interaction diagram and the drill-down diagrams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Dennis Emmanuel Montenegro, Michael Dodds
  • Patent number: 10543155
    Abstract: Combinations of a zinc salt and an isothiocyanate are provided, and more particularly to a consumer acceptable oral composition containing such combination which is effective in the reduction of volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANY
    Inventors: Minmin Tian, Bryan Hanley, Michael Dodds
  • Publication number: 20190289874
    Abstract: Stain prevention oral products comprising one or more stain prevention compounds are provided. The oral products provide stain prevention and stain reduction benefits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Minmin TIAN, Michael DODDS, Eric DOWD, Holly KNUTSEN, Amy MO, Lilian RAMIREZ
  • Publication number: 20140294739
    Abstract: Combinations of a zinc salt and an isothiocyanate are provided, and more particularly to a consumer acceptable oral composition containing such combination which is effective in the reduction of volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANY
    Inventors: Minmin Tian, Michael Dodds, Bryan Hanley
  • Publication number: 20070183990
    Abstract: A confectionary composition and a method for oral care that includes Magnolia Bark Extract in combination with a surface active agent. The effectiveness of Magnolia Bark Extract in inhibiting biofilm formation in the oral cavity is increased by a synergistic combination of the Magnolia Bark Extract with a surface active agent in an oral cavity delivery agent, such as confectionary, a lozenge, a candy, and a tablet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Dodds, James Maxwell, Michael Greenberg, Minmin Tian
  • Publication number: 20070134171
    Abstract: A vehicle and a method for oral care that includes Magnolia Bark Extract in combination with a surface active agent. The effectiveness of Magnolia Bark Extract in inhibiting biofilm formation in the oral cavity is increased by a synergistic combination of the Magnolia Bark Extract with a surface active agent in an oral cavity delivery agent, such as spray, mouthwash, toothpaste, dental cleaner, gel, dental floss, toothpick, dentifrice, and a denture cleaner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Dodds, James Maxwell, Michael Greenberg, Minmin Tian
  • Publication number: 20070134168
    Abstract: A chewable oral composition for oral cleansing, breath freshening, and antimicrobial benefits includes fast release Magnolia Bark Extract in combination with a surface active agent. The effectiveness of Magnolia Bark Extract in inhibiting biofilm formation in the oral cavity is increased by a synergistic combination of the rapidly released Magnolia Bark Extract with a surface active agent in a chewable oral cavity delivery agent, such as chewing gum, chewable candy, and a soft tablet. The fast release of the antimicrobial agents is effectuated by encapsulation or coating of the oral cavity delivery agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Dodds, James Maxwell, Michael Greenberg, Minmin Tian
  • Publication number: 20060013779
    Abstract: An oral composition for oral cleansing, breath freshening, and anti-microbial benefits includes Magnolia Bark Extract in combination with a surface active agent. The effectiveness of Magnolia Bark Extract in inhibiting biofilm formation in the oral cavity is increased by a synergistic combination of the Magnolia Bark Extract with a surface active agent in an oral cavity delivery agent, such as chewing gum, a confectionary, a lozenge, a compressed tablet, and an edible film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2005
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Dodds, James Maxwell, Michael Greenberg, Minmin Tian, Rebecca Aumann