Patents by Inventor Michael Prencipe

Michael Prencipe 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: 11278477
    Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising a combination of zinc oxide and zinc citrate, and methods of preparing and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Michael Prencipe, Yun Xu, Xiao Yi Huang, Steven Fisher, Betty Won, Lyndsay Schaeffer-Korbylo
  • Patent number: 11260002
    Abstract: An oral care composition comprising: (a) arginine, in free or salt form; and (b) zinc oxide and zinc citrate. The oral care composition can reduce or inhibit biofilm formation in an oral cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Michael Prencipe, Yun Xu, Xiao Yi Huang
  • Publication number: 20220031593
    Abstract: An oral care composition comprising zinc phosphate, stannous fluoride, arginine or lysine and an organic acid buffer system, as well as methods of using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Aarti REGE, Michael PRENCIPE, Marc ESTRIPLET
  • Patent number: 11234915
    Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising arginine or lysine, zinc citrate and zinc oxide, fluoride source, and a silica abrasive which exhibits an acid pH when measured as an aqueous slurry as well as to methods of using and of making these compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Michael Prencipe, Amy Russo, Hansruedi Stettler, Betty Won, Lisa Manus, Michael Stranick, Peng Yan, Chengkang Tan, Vyoma Patel, André Morgan, Andrei Potanin, Xiao Yi Huang
  • Patent number: 11234912
    Abstract: An oral care composition comprising zinc phosphate, stannous fluoride, an anionic polymer, and a basic amino acid, as well as methods of using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Aarti Rege, Michael Prencipe
  • Publication number: 20220016001
    Abstract: Flavour components for use in oral care compositions containing a metal salt, compositions comprising the flavour components, and methods of making and using the same. The flavour components comprise a taste-masking agent comprising cinnamic aldehyde, eugenol and eucalyptol and one or more flavouring agents selected from L-menthol, N-ethyl-p-enthane-3-carboxamide, anethole, peppermint oil, spearmint oil and corn mint oil. In particular the metal salt is zinc citrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Robert VOGT, Steven FISHER, Thomas CAMPBELL, Michael PRENCIPE, Karsten KOHRS
  • Patent number: 11207254
    Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising a basic amino acid; a combination of zinc ion sources; and from about 0.75 wt. % to about 2 wt. % of a chelating system; along with methods of making and using same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Marcella Mourao, Wilbens Josias, Betty Won, Lisa Manus, Michael A. Stranick, Xiaoyi Huang, Michael Prencipe, Amy Russo, Hansruedi Stettler, Peng Yan, Chengkang Tan, Vyoma Patel, André Michelle Morgan, Andrei Potanin
  • Patent number: 11179308
    Abstract: An oral care composition comprising zinc phosphate, stannous fluoride, arginine or lysine and an organic acid buffer system, as well as methods of using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Aarti Rege, Michael Prencipe, Marc Estriplet
  • Patent number: 11154468
    Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising a zinc source comprising zinc oxide and zinc citrate; a stannous source comprising stannous pyrophosphate; a fluoride ion source comprising sodium fluoride; and an organic buffer, as well as to methods of using and of making these compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Aarti Rege, Michael Prencipe, Paul Thomson
  • Patent number: 11147992
    Abstract: A dentifrice composition having a low water phase comprising effective amounts of polyphosphate and ionic active ingredients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Steven Fisher, Linh Fruge, Michael Prencipe
  • Patent number: 11135144
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides low water dentifrice compositions comprising an effective amount of a zinc ion source, a tin ion source, a polyphosphate and an acid. The acid lowers the pH of the composition to enable stabilization of the metal ions and extend shelf-life of the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Kavita Vemishetti, Linh Fruge, Michael Prencipe
  • Patent number: 11103431
    Abstract: Disclosed are oral care compositions, for example dentifrice compositions, comprising an orally acceptable vehicle, metal oxide particles having an average particle size of no greater than a dentin tubule and a polymeric adherent material for adhering the metal oxide particles in the dentin tubule. The metal oxide particles have a median particle size of 5 microns or less, and may comprise zinc oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Venda Porter Maloney, André Michelle Morgan, Michael Prencipe, Sarita Vera Mello
  • Publication number: 20210244633
    Abstract: Oral care compositions containing a stannous salt and sodium tripolyphosphate are provided where stannous tripolyphosphate ionic intermediates comprise less than about 1% of the compositions. Tetrasodium pyrophosphate, a methylvinyl ether-maleic anhydride copolymer and/or a silica oral polishing agent may be added for further efficacy. In a single phase blend, the oral care composition may be effectively limited to comprise less than about 10% water. In a dual-phase blend, a mixture having the stannous salt in a first phase and the sodium tripolyphosphate in a second phase may be generated from a dual chamber storage tube (with each phase provided from a separate chamber) immediately prior to dental care usage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: James BROWN, Linh FRUGE, Tao XU, Michael PRENCIPE
  • Publication number: 20210236397
    Abstract: Oral care compositions containing a stannous salt and sodium tripolyphosphate are provided where stannous tripolyphosphate ionic intermediates comprise less than about 1% of the compositions. Tetrasodium pyrophosphate, a methylvinyl ether-maleic anhydride copolymer and/or a silica oral polishing agent may be added for further efficacy. In a single phase blend, the oral care composition may be effectively limited to comprise less than about 10% water. In a dual-phase blend, a mixture having the stannous salt in a first phase and the sodium tripolyphosphate in a second phase may be generated from a dual chamber storage tube (with each phase provided from a separate chamber) immediately prior to dental care usage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: James Brown, Linh Fruge, Tao Xu, Michael Prencipe
  • Publication number: 20210236396
    Abstract: This invention relates to dentifrice compositions comprising stannous fluoride and a silica abrasive having a N2 BET surface area of less than 50 m2/g and an Einlehner hardness of from 4 to 11, as well as to methods of using these compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Madhuleena Bhadra, Michael Prencipe, Aarti Rege
  • Publication number: 20210205189
    Abstract: An oral care composition comprising high water oral care compositions comprising an orally acceptable carrier, zinc phosphate, a first stannous ion source (i.e., stannous fluoride), and a second stannous ion source (i.e., stannous chloride). Methods and uses for this composition are also described throughout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Aarti REGE, Michael PRENCIPE
  • Publication number: 20210196587
    Abstract: Methods and oral compositions for reducing one or more of plaque, tartar, caries, dentinal sensitivity, malodor, and/or inflammation are provided. The composition comprise an active ingredient that comprises a zinc salt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2021
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Abdul GAFFAR, Sarita Vera MELLO, Michael PRENCIPE, Linh FRUGE
  • Publication number: 20210186832
    Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising zinc phosphate, a first source of stannous (e.g., stannous fluoride); and a second source of stannous, wherein the second source of stannous comprises stannous pyrophosphate, as well as to methods of using and of making these compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Aarti Rege, Michael Prencipe, Paul Thomson, Rehana Begum-Gafur
  • Patent number: 11013672
    Abstract: Oral care compositions containing a stannous salt and sodium tripolyphosphate are provided where stannous tripolyphosphate ionic intermediates comprise less than about 1% of the compositions. Tetrasodium pyrophosphate, a methylvinyl ether-maleic anhydride copolymer and/or a silica oral polishing agent may be added for further efficacy. In a single phase blend, the oral care composition may be effectively limited to comprise less than about 10% water. In a dual-phase blend, a mixture having the stannous salt in a first phase and the sodium tripolyphosphate in a second phase may be generated from a dual chamber storage tube (with each phase provided from a separate chamber) immediately prior to dental care usage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: James R. Brown, Linh Fruge, Tao Xu, Michael Prencipe
  • Publication number: 20210137815
    Abstract: Oral care compositions comprising: (a) a peroxide complex comprising a peroxide component and an N-vinyl heterocyclic polymer (e.g., poly-N-vinyl polylactam, or poly-N-vinyl-polyimide); (b) a whitening agent (e.g., hydrogen peroxide); and (c) an orally acceptable carrier. In one embodiment, the carrier comprises a film forming material. Methods are also provided for making an oral care composition comprising: (a) mixing a whitening agent, silicone adhesive and carrier fluid to form a homogenous mixture; (b) adding a peroxide complex to said homogenous mixture, wherein said complex comprises hydrogen peroxide and an N-vinyl heterocyclic polymer; and (c) mixing under vacuum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Lynette Zaidel, Guisheng Pan, Suman Chopra, Prakasarao Mandadi, Michael Prencipe