Patents by Inventor Regina Miskewitz

Regina Miskewitz 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: 9072673
    Abstract: A composition for measurably improving oral health, a system including the composition, a method of using the composition and system, and a method of forming the composition and system are disclosed. The composition is a gel that maintains contact with a portion of an oral cavity for an extended period of time to, for example, prevent or reduce plaque and calculus buildup. The system includes a composition and a container encapsulating the composition. The composition is applied by rupturing the container and applying the composition through the ruptured portion of the container. In exemplary embodiments, the methods, systems and kits disclosed herein are suitable for measurably reducing an amount of gingivitis, periodontitis, bleeding, plaque and/or tartar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: ZICARE, LLC
    Inventors: Tim Clarot, Regina Miskewitz
  • Patent number: 8871183
    Abstract: A composition for improving oral health and methods of using and forming the composition are disclosed. The composition includes one or more active ingredients and a carrier. The composition is configured to maintain the active ingredient(s) with a surface of an oral cavity for an extended period of time to promote oral health and hygiene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Zicare, LLC
    Inventors: Tim Clarot, Regina Miskewitz
  • Publication number: 20100035202
    Abstract: Systems and kits dispensing material and methods of forming and using the systems and kits are disclosed. The system may include a deformable vessel portion for storing material and a spout portion for directing the material as the material is dispensed from the system. The vessel portion and the spout portion may be formed separately and subsequently coupled together to form the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: ZICARE, LLC
    Inventors: Tim Clarot, Regina Miskewitz, Samuel Belcher, Louis Germanio, JR., Jeffrey Rice
  • Publication number: 20090257963
    Abstract: A composition for measurably improving oral health, a system including the composition, a method of using the composition and system, and a method of forming the composition and system are disclosed. The composition is a gel that maintains contact with a portion of an oral cavity for an extended period of time to, for example, prevent or reduce plaque and calculus buildup. The system includes a composition and a container encapsulating the composition. The composition is applied by rupturing the container and applying the composition through the ruptured portion of the container. In exemplary embodiments, the methods, systems and kits disclosed herein are suitable for measurably reducing an amount of gingivitis, periodontitis, bleeding, plaque and/or tartar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: ZICARE, LLC
    Inventors: Tim Clarot, Regina Miskewitz
  • Publication number: 20080073350
    Abstract: Assemblies for storing and dispensing material, systems including an assembly and a composition, and methods of forming and using the assembly and systems are disclosed. An assembly may include a resilient vessel portion for storing material and a spout portion for directing the material as the material is dispensed from the system. The vessel portion and the spout portion may be formed separately and subsequently coupled together to form an assembly, or the vessel portion and the spout portion may be formed as a single unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: Tim Clarot, Samuel Belcher, Louis Germanio, Jeffrey Rice, Regina Miskewitz
  • Publication number: 20070292367
    Abstract: A system and method for facilitating and maintaining oral health care through regular applications of oral compositions are provided. An exemplary system for facilitating oral health comprises a composition configured to prevent and/or reduce tartar, plaque, gingivitis or gum diseases and/or otherwise facilitate oral health or hygiene and a plurality of containers, each of the containers configured for sealed storage of prescribed dosages of the composition and selective application of the composition to an oral cavity interface, such as the gums, teeth or gingival surface and/or any dental device. The composition can comprise various colors, viscosities, and active ingredients to facilitate improved oral health. A container can also be configured in various manners for application of the composition to an oral cavity interface. A system can also include a storage system configured for storage of the plurality of containers and tracking of usage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Tim Clarot, Regina Miskewitz
  • Publication number: 20070292366
    Abstract: A composition for improving oral health, a system including the composition, a method of using the composition and system, and a method of forming the composition and system are disclosed. The composition is a gel that maintains contact with a portion of an oral cavity for an extended period of time to, for example, retard plaque and calculus buildup. The system includes a composition and a container encapsulating the composition. The composition is applied by rupturing the container and applying the composition through the ruptured portion of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Tim Clarot, Regina Miskewitz
  • Publication number: 20070292365
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method to reduce an amount of tartar on a surface and an amount of tartar buildup. The method includes applying a composition configured to maintain one or more active ingredients in contact with a portion of an oral cavity for an extended period of time. The composition may be applied using an applicator to selectively apply the composition to targeted areas within an oral cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Tim Clarot, Regina Miskewitz
  • Publication number: 20070292364
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method to measurably improve oral health. The method includes use of a composition, including one or more active ingredients to measurably improve oral health, a system including the composition and a container encapsulating the composition, and a kit including a plurality of systems. Each system is configured to apply the composition directly to a surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Tim Clarot, Regina Miskewitz
  • Publication number: 20070292362
    Abstract: A composition for orthodontia care, a system including the composition, a kit including multiple systems and methods of using the composition, system, and kit and forming the composition, system, and kit are disclosed. The composition is designed to maintain contact with a portion of a surface for an extended period of time to, for example, prevent or reduce plaque and calculus buildup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Tim Clarot, Regina Miskewitz
  • Publication number: 20070292531
    Abstract: A bactericidal composition for improving oral health and a method of using and forming the composition are disclosed. The composition includes one or more active ingredients and a carrier configured to maintain the composition in contact with a surface for an extended period of time to promote oral health and hygiene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Tim Clarot, Regina Miskewitz
  • Publication number: 20070292372
    Abstract: A composition for improving oral health, a system including the composition, a method of using the composition and system, and methods of forming the composition and system are disclosed. The composition is a gel that maintains contact with a portion of an oral cavity for an extended period of time to, for example, retard plaque and calculus buildup. The system includes a composition and a container encapsulating the composition. The composition is applied by rupturing the container and applying the composition through the ruptured portion of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Tim Clarot, Regina Miskewitz
  • Publication number: 20070292363
    Abstract: A composition for prevention and/or treatment of periodontal disease, a system including the composition, a method of using the composition and system, and a method of forming the composition and system are disclosed. The composition designed to maintain contact with a portion of an oral cavity for an extended period of time to, for example, prevent and/or reduce an amount of gingivitis, periodontitis, bleeding and/or the like. The system includes a composition and a container encapsulating the composition. The composition can be applied by rupturing the container and applying the composition through the ruptured portion of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Tim Clarot, Regina Miskewitz
  • Publication number: 20070292370
    Abstract: A composition for improving oral health, a system including the composition, a kit including multiple systems, a method of using the composition, system, and kit, and a method of forming the composition, system, and kit are disclosed. The composition is designed to maintain contact with a portion of an oral cavity for an extended period of time to, for example, prevent or reduce bacteria growth, plaque and calculus buildup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Tim Clarot, Regina Miskewitz
  • Publication number: 20070292371
    Abstract: A composition for improving oral health and methods of using and forming the composition are disclosed. The composition includes one or more active ingredients and a carrier. The composition is configured to maintain the active ingredient(s) with a surface of an oral cavity for an extended period of time to promote oral health and hygiene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Tim Clarot, Regina Miskewitz
  • Publication number: 20070292368
    Abstract: A composition for improving oral health and a method of using and forming the composition are disclosed. The composition includes one or more active ingredients and a carrier configured to maintain the composition in contact with a surface for an extended period of time to promote oral health and hygiene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Tim Clarot, Regina Miskewitz
  • Publication number: 20070292369
    Abstract: A method of reducing tartar on a surface includes providing a composition including at least one active ingredient for reducing tartar, which composition may be provided in a container. The composition is configured to maintain the active ingredient in contact with the surface for an extended time. The composition may have a viscosity greater than about 20,000 cp and/or may include at least one thickener and/or additive. The method also includes applying the composition to the surface and allowing the composition to remain in contact with the surface for an extended time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Tim Clarot, Regina Miskewitz
  • Publication number: 20070098785
    Abstract: A medicant delivery system and device containing a pre-measured, multi-symptom relieving medicine dose is provided. In particular, the delivery system relates to highly viscous cold and/or flu relieving medicants conveniently packaged in single doses. The medicant contains a plurality of therapeutic ingredients and is flavor neutral. The viscosity of the medicant is high enough so that the medicant remains contained in the delivery portion with little or no spillage, but is low enough so that it can be dissolved into a variety of beverages at any temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2005
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Tim Clarot, Regina Miskewitz
  • Patent number: 5629035
    Abstract: The present invention provides a chewing gum product which has a content of one or more therapeutic ingredients for improved dental health. In one embodiment a present invention chewing gum product has a content of ingredients which include a gum base, dispersed particles of organic-encapsulated sodium bicarbonate, and a bulking sweetener. The sodium bicarbonate ingredient is a novel composition of particles having a co-encapsulated content of a flavorant ingredient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1997
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Regina Miskewitz