Patents by Inventor Ronald K. Dunton

Ronald K. Dunton 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).

  • Dental device for inhibition of plaque, calculus and gingivitis
    Patent number: 9833390
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dental device and an edible pet chew. The dental device comprises a dental protection composition containing at least one barrier material, at least one activated phosphatidylcholine, and, optionally, mineral oil. The edible pet chew comprises a dental protection composition, gelatin, and, optionally, one or more humectants, one or more preservatives, one or more structure-providing components, and one or more flavoring ingredients, wherein the dental protection composition contains at least one barrier material, at least one phosphatidylcholine, and, optionally, mineral oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: ProVSeal LLC
    Inventors: Andrew M. Homola, Gary Pitts, Ronald K. Dunton
  • Dental Device for Inhibition of Plaque, Calculus and Gingivitis
    Publication number: 20170042773
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dental device and an edible pet chew. The dental device comprises a dental protection composition containing at least one barrier material, at least one activated phosphatidylcholine, and, optionally, mineral oil. The edible pet chew comprises a dental protection composition, gelatin, and, optionally, one or more humectants, one or more preservatives, one or more structure-providing components, and one or more flavoring ingredients, wherein the dental protection composition contains at least one barrier material, at least one phosphatidylcholine, and, optionally, mineral oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2015
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Andrew M. Homola, Gary Pitts, Ronald K. Dunton
  • PET PRODUCTS HAVING ORAL CARE PROPERTIES
    Publication number: 20140261231
    Abstract: The present application provides an edible pet chew having a moisture content of 15 to 30 wt % and contains 15 to 35 wt % of gelatin, 10 to 30 wt % of flavoring ingredients, 2 to 10 wt % of structure-providing components, 1 to 5 wt % of humectant, 0.1 to 0.2 wt % of preservatives, and 10 to 25 wt % of a dental protection composition. The present application also provides a chewable rope embodiment containing a rope either impregnated with 10 to 25 wt % of a dental protection composition or containing a rope coated with the edible pet chew formulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Ronald K. DUNTON, Andrew M. HOMOLA, Robert G. PITTS
  • ACTIVE DELIVERY SYSTEMS FORMULATIONS
    Publication number: 20100040565
    Abstract: The present invention relates to active delivery system formulations, and methods of making and using the same. Said formulations, when applied to a substrate surface, form a protective coating on the surface and permit constituent active agents to act on the surface and in the surrounding medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: Castle Beach, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew M. HOMOLA, R. Gary Pitts, Ronald K. Dunton
  • Methods, compositions, and dental delivery systems for the protection of the surfaces of teeth
    Patent number: 5980868
    Abstract: The present invention discloses applicators containing cationic surface active agents, hydrophobic barrier-forming materials and antimicrobial compounds which form, upon application to dental surfaces, a protective and bacteria-inhibiting film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Inventors: Andrew M. Homola, Ronald K. Dunton
  • Methods, compositions, and dental delivery systems for the protection of the surfaces of teeth
    Patent number: 5961958
    Abstract: The present invention discloses compositions containing a transfer agent and/or bactericidal compounds, and hydrophobic materials which form, upon application to dental surfaces, adhesive, protective and bacteria-inhibiting barriers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1999
    Assignee: Four Star Partners
    Inventors: Andrew M. Homola, Ronald K. Dunton
  • Methods, compositions, and dental delivery systems for the protection of the surfaces of teeth
    Patent number: 5888480
    Abstract: The present invention discloses compositions containing lecithin and/or bactericidal compounds, and hydrophobic materials which form, upon application to dental surfaces, adhesive, protective and bacteria-inhibiting barriers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1999
    Assignee: Four Star Partners
    Inventors: Andrew M. Homola, Ronald K. Dunton
  • Methods, compositions, and dental delivery systems for the protection of the surfaces of teeth
    Patent number: 5665333
    Abstract: The present invention discloses applicators containing cationic surface active agents, hydrophobic barrier-forming materials and antimicrobial compounds which form, upon application to dental surfaces, a protective and bacteria-inhibiting film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Inventors: Andrew M. Homola, Ronald K. Dunton