Patents by Inventor Pier Cocconcelli

Pier Cocconcelli 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).

  • Incorporation of exogenous lactic bacteria into the oral microflora
    Publication number: 20050238590
    Abstract: Compositions for the prophylaxis or treatment of dental caries, dental plaque, and periodontal infection that include lactic bacteria that are not part of the resident microflora of the mouth, that are low acidifying, and that are capable of adhering directly to the pellicle of the teeth. The compositions are used in methods of treating or preventing dental caries, dental plaque, and periodontal infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2005
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Inventors: Jean-Richard Neeser, Bernhard Guggenheim, Elena-Maria Comelli, Francesca Stingele, Pier Cocconcelli
  • Incorporation of exogenous lactic bacteria into the oral microflora
    Publication number: 20050186148
    Abstract: Compositions for the prophylaxis or treatment of dental caries, dental plaque, and periodontal infection that include lactic bacteria that are not part of the resident microflora of the mouth, that are low acidifying, and that are capable of adhering directly to the pellicle of the teeth. The compositions are used in methods of treating or preventing dental caries, dental plaque, and periodontal infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2005
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Inventors: Jean-Richard Neeser, Bernhard Guggenheim, Elena-Maria Comelli, Francesca Stingele, Pier Cocconcelli
  • Treatment of Actinomyces naeslundii-related diseases with exogenous lactic bacteria strains
    Publication number: 20050074416
    Abstract: A lactic bacteria strain that is exogenous to the oral microflora is selected for its ability to adhere the pellicle of the teeth and to produce a growth inhibition factor. This strain is used for the preparation of a composition intended for reducing dental plaque and for treating or preventing root caries and other diseases related to Actinomyces naeslundii in mammals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Applicant: Nestec S.A., a Swiss corporation
    Inventors: Elena-Maria Comelli, Bernhard Guggenheim, Jean-Richard Neeser, Francesca Stingele, Pier Cocconcelli