Patents by Inventor Paulo Focassio

Paulo Focassio 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).

  • Preservative systems for oral care compositions
    Patent number: 11786762
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are oral care compositions comprising: an orally acceptable vehicle comprising greater than about 50 wt. % water; and a preservative system comprising: benzyl alcohol, benzoic acid or a salt of benzoic acid; and an alkylene glycol. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Sandra Pereira Ramos, Luiz Alberto Goncalves Filho, Fernanda Correa, Tatiana Cinquetti, Paulo Focassio
  • Toothpastes containing calcium carbonate, xanthan gum and polyacrylic acid polymer
    Patent number: 11648190
    Abstract: The present invention provides calcium carbonate-based oral care compositions, in particular toothpastes comprising a thickening system comprising 0.2-0.5 wt. % xanthan gum and 0.2-0.5 wt. % synthetic polyacrylic acid polymer, as well as methods of using these compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Enzo Utima, Erico Prat, Abraham Cazes, Paulo Focassio, Murilo Nogueira Nakajima
  • Toothpastes Containing Calcium Carbonate, Xanthan Gum and Polyacrylic Acid Polymer
    Publication number: 20210275413
    Abstract: The present invention provides calcium carbonate-based oral care compositions, in particular toothpastes comprising a thickening system comprising 0.2-0.5 wt. % xanthan gum and 0.2-0.5 wt. % synthetic polyacrylic acid polymer, as well as methods of using these compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Enzo UTIMA, Erico PRAT, Abraham CAZES, Paulo FOCASSIO, Murilo Nogueira NAKAJIMA
  • Preservative Systems for Oral Care Compositions
    Publication number: 20200246643
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are oral care compositions comprising: an orally acceptable vehicle comprising greater than about 50 wt. % water; and a preservative system comprising: benzyl alcohol, benzoic acid or a salt of benzoic acid; and an alkylene glycol. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Sandra PEREIRA RAMOS, Luiz Alberto GONCALVES FILHO, Fernanda CORREA, Tatiana CINQUETTI, Paulo FOCASSIO
  • Oral care compositions and methods of use
    Patent number: 10596082
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are improved oral care formulations comprising precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) and preservative combinations selected from the group consisting of i) phenethyl alcohol and caprylyl glycol, and ii) benzyl alcohol and caprylyl glycol. Methods of making and using the compositions are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Enzo Utima, Tatiana Cinquetti, Fernanda Correa, Paulo Focassio, Debora Pedroso
  • Oral Care Compositions and Methods of Use
    Publication number: 20200009030
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are improved oral care formulations comprising precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) and preservative combinations selected from the group consisting of i) phenethyl alcohol and caprylyl glycol, and ii) benzyl alcohol and caprylyl glycol. Methods of making and using the compositions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Enzo UTIMA, Tatiana CINQUETTI, Fernanda CORREA, Paulo FOCASSIO, Debora PEDROSO
  • Dental floss coating composition
    Patent number: 10285924
    Abstract: Provided herein is a dental floss coating composition comprising one or more polyethylene glycol polymers and a peroxide source, wherein the melting temperature of the one or more polyethylene glycol polymers, in combination, is from 38 C to 50 C, and wherein the one or more polyethylene glycol polymers are present in the composition in an amount of from 80 weight % to 97 weight % by total weight of the composition. The composition may be used in molten form to coat dental floss while maintaining the stability of the peroxide source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Paulo Focassio, Luma Garcia Lopes de Freitas, Marcella Mourao
  • Dental Floss Coating Composition
    Publication number: 20170252285
    Abstract: Provided herein is a dental floss coating composition comprising one or more polyethylene glycol polymers and a peroxide source, wherein the melting temperature of the one or more polyethylene glycol polymers, in combination, is from 38 C to 50 C, and wherein the one or more polyethylene glycol polymers are present in the composition in an amount of from 80 weight % to 97 weight % by total weight of the composition. The composition may be used in molten form to coat dental floss whilst maintaining the stability of the peroxide source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Paulo Focassio, Luma Garcia Lopes d FREITAS, Marcella Mourao
  • Elastomeric dental floss
    Patent number: 8967161
    Abstract: Described herein are dental floss compositions comprising an elastomeric matrix containing one or more particles, and methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Chi Shing Wong, Jose Eder Fontana, Paulo Focassio
  • Elastomeric dental floss
    Patent number: 8863762
    Abstract: A composition comprising a melted blend of polypropylene and an elastomeric block copolymer, and a plasticizer useful as an oral cleaning device. The elastomeric composition may be used as a dental floss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: José Eder Fontana, Edilberto Lemos, Fernando Perna, Paulo Focassio
  • Elastomeric Dental Floss
    Publication number: 20130228193
    Abstract: Described herein are dental floss compositions comprising an elastomeric matrix containing one or more particles, and methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Chi Shing Wong, Jose Eder Fontana, Paulo Focassio
  • ELASTOMERIC DENTAL FLOSS
    Publication number: 20120222698
    Abstract: A composition comprising a melted blend of polypropylene and an elastomeric block copolymer, and a plasticizer useful as an oral cleaning device. The elastomeric composition may be used as a dental floss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: José Eder Fontana, Edilberto Lemos, Fernando Perna, Paulo Focassio
  • Oral Care Compositions Comprising a Hippophae Extract
    Publication number: 20080166307
    Abstract: Oral care compositions that comprise a Hippophae extract, as well as methods for reducing inflammation, inhibiting gingivitis, improving oral hygiene and maintaining or increasing systemic health of a mammal, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Jose Eder Fontana, Marcos Roberto Bettani, Alina Emirova, Ieda Ferreira, Joao Abel Correia, Paulo Focassio, Eduardo Carlos Vernilho de Lima