Patents by Inventor Robert S. Leone
Robert S. Leone 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).
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Patent number: 7867509Abstract: Physiologically acceptable films, including edible films, are disclosed. The films include a water soluble film-forming polymer such as pullulan. Edible films are disclosed that include pullulan and antimicrobially effective amounts of the essential oils thymol, methyl salicylate, eucalyptol and menthol. The edible films are effective at killing the plaque-producing germs that cause dental plaque, gingivitis and bad breath. The film can also contain pharmaceutically active agents. Methods for producing the films are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2008Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Inventors: Sau-Hung Spence Leung, Robert S. Leone, Lori D. Kumar, Neema Kulkarni, Albert F. Sorg
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Publication number: 20090163530Abstract: Physiologically acceptable films, including edible films, are disclosed. The films include a water soluble film-forming polymer such as pullulan. Edible films are disclosed that include pullulan and antimicrobially effective amounts of the essential oils thymol, methyl salicylate, eucalyptol and menthol. The edible films are effective at killing the plaque-producing germs that cause dental plaque, gingivitis and bad breath. The film can also contain pharmaceutically active agents. Methods for producing the films are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2008Publication date: June 25, 2009Inventors: Sau-Hung Spence Leung, Robert S. Leone, Lori D. Kumar, Neema Kulkarni, Albert F. Sorg
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Patent number: 7491406Abstract: Physiologically acceptable films, including edible films, are disclosed. The films include a water soluble film-forming polymer such as pullulan. Edible films are disclosed that include pullulan and antimicrobially effective amounts of the essential oils thymol, methyl salicylate, eucalyptol and menthol. The edible films are effective at killing the plaque-producing germs that cause dental plaque, gingivitis and bad breath. The film can also contain pharmaceutically active agents. Methods for producing the films are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2005Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Sau-Hung Spence Leung, Robert S. Leone, Lori D. Kumar, Neema Kulkarni, Albert F. Sorg
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Patent number: 7407669Abstract: Physiologically acceptable films, including edible films, are disclosed. The films include a water soluble film-forming polymer such as pullulan. Edible films are disclosed that include pullulan and antimicrobially effective amounts of the essential oils thymol, methyl salicylate, eucalyptol and menthol. The edible films are effective at killing the plaque-producing germs that cause dental plaque, gingivitis and bad breath. The film can also contain pharmaceutically active agents. Methods for producing the films are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2003Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Sau-Hung Spence Leung, Robert S. Leone, Lori D. Kumar, Neema Kulkarni, Albert F. Sorg
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Patent number: 7025983Abstract: Physiologically acceptable films, including edible films, are disclosed. The films include a water soluble film-forming polymer such as pullulan. Edible films are disclosed that include pullulan and antimicrobially effective amounts of the essential oils thymol, methyl salicylate, eucalyptol and menthol. The edible films are effective at killing the plaque-producing germs that cause dental plaque, gingivitis and bad breath. The film can also contain pharmaceutically active agents. Methods for producing the films are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2001Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company LLCInventors: Sau-Hung Spence Leung, Robert S. Leone, Lori D. Kumar, Neema Kulkarni, Albert F. Sorg
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Patent number: 6923981Abstract: Physiologically acceptable films, including edible films, are disclosed. The films include a water soluble film-forming polymer such as pullulan. Edible films are disclosed that include pullulan and antimicrobially effective amounts of the essential oils thymol, methyl salicylate, eucalyptol and menthol. The edible films are effective at killing the plaque-producing germs that cause dental plaque, gingivitis and bad breath. The film can also contain pharmaceutically active agents. Methods for producing the films are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2003Date of Patent: August 2, 2005Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventors: Sau-Hung Spence Leung, Robert S. Leone, Lori D. Kumar, Neema Kulkarni, Albert F. Sorg
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Publication number: 20040136922Abstract: Physiologically acceptable films, including edible films, are disclosed. The films include a water soluble film-forming polymer such as pullulan. Edible films are disclosed that include pullulan and antimicrobially effective amounts of the essential oils thymol, methyl salicylate, eucalyptol and menthol. The edible films are effective at killing the plaque-producing germs that cause dental plaque, gingivitis and bad breath. The film can also contain pharmaceutically active agents. Methods for producing the films are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2003Publication date: July 15, 2004Inventors: Sau-Hung Spence Leung, Robert S. Leone, Lori D. Kumar, Neema Kulkarni, Albert F. Sorg
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Publication number: 20030206941Abstract: Physiologically acceptable films, including edible films, are disclosed. The films include a water soluble film-forming polymer such as pullulan. Edible films are disclosed that include pullulan and antimicrobially effective amounts of the essential oils thymol, methyl salicylate, eucalyptol and menthol. The edible films are effective at killing the plaque-producing germs that cause dental plaque, gingivitis and bad breath. The film can also contain pharmaceutically active agents. Methods for producing the films are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2003Publication date: November 6, 2003Inventors: Sau-Hung Spence Leung, Robert S. Leone, Lori D. Kumar, Neema Kulkarni, Albert F. Sorg
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Patent number: 6596298Abstract: Physiologically acceptable films, including edible films, are disclosed. The films include a water soluble film-forming polymer such as pullulan. Edible films are disclosed that include pullulan and antimicrobially effective amounts of the essential oils thymol, methyl salicylate, eucalyptol and menthol. The edible films are effective at killing the plaque-producing germs that cause dental plaque, gingivitis and bad breath. The film can also contain pharmaceutically active agents. Methods for producing the films are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 1999Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventors: Sau-Hung Spence Leung, Robert S. Leone, Lori D. Kumar
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Publication number: 20030054034Abstract: Physiologically acceptable films, including edible films, are disclosed. The films include a water soluble film-forming polymer such as pullulan. Edible films are disclosed that include pullulan and antimicrobially effective amounts of the essential oils thymol, methyl salicylate, eucalyptol and menthol. The edible films are effective at killing the plaque-producing germs that cause dental plaque, gingivitis and bad breath. The film can also contain pharmaceutically active agents. Methods for producing the films are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 1999Publication date: March 20, 2003Inventors: SAU-HUNG SPENCE LEUNG, ROBERT S. LEONE, LORI D. KUMAR, NEEMA KULKARNI, ALBERT F. SORG
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Publication number: 20030008008Abstract: Physiologically acceptable films, including edible films, are disclosed. The films include a water soluble film-forming polymer such as pullulan. Edible films are disclosed that include pullulan and antimicrobially effective amounts of the essential oils thymol, methyl salicylate, eucalyptol and menthol. The edible films are effective at killing the plaque-producing germs that cause dental plaque, gingivitis and bad breath. The film can also contain pharmaceutically active agents. Methods for producing the films are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2002Publication date: January 9, 2003Inventors: Sau-Hung Spence Leung, Robert S. Leone, Lori D. Kumar, Neema Kulkarni, Albert F. Sorg
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Publication number: 20020077315Abstract: A bioadhesive wound-healing composition includes pullulan, pyruvate, an antioxidant, and a mixture of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. The composition can be provided in the form of a film that does not self-adhere. The composition can include additional medicinal agents, such as polymyxin B sulfate, bacitracin zinc, and neomycin sulfate. Methods for producing the composition and methods for treating wounds with the composition are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2001Publication date: June 20, 2002Inventors: Sau-Spence Leung, Alain Martin, Robert S. Leone
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Patent number: 6329343Abstract: A bioadhesive wound-healing composition includes pullulan, pyruvate, an antioxidant, and a mixture of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. The composition can be provided in the form of a film that does not self-adhere. The composition can include additional medicinal agents, such as polymyxin B sulfate, bacitracin zinc, and neomycin sulfate. Methods for producing the composition and methods for treating wounds with the composition are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2000Date of Patent: December 11, 2001Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventors: Sau-Spence Leung, Alain Martin, Robert S. Leone
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Publication number: 20010022964Abstract: Physiologically acceptable films, including edible films, are disclosed. The films include a water soluble film-forming polymer such as pullulan. Edible films are disclosed that include pullulan and antimicrobially effective amounts of the essential oils thymol, methyl salicylate, eucalyptol and menthol. The edible films are effective at killing the plaque-producing germs that cause dental plaque, gingivitis and bad breath. The film can also contain pharmaceutically active agents. Methods for producing the films are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2001Publication date: September 20, 2001Inventors: Sau-Hung S. Leung, Robert S. Leone, Lori D. Kumar, Neema Kulkarni, Albert F. Sorg