Patents by Inventor Sarita Vera Mello
Sarita Vera Mello 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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Publication number: 20240325266Abstract: Described herein are personal care compositions comprising a liquid carrier; alkyl glyceryl ether; xanthan gum; an ester of glycerin and a C8-18 fatty acid; polyol; and an alkali salt of a C14-22 fatty acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2024Publication date: October 3, 2024Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Carolina BERMUDEZ SALGUERO, Luis Alberto CRUZ, Edgar H. HERNANDEZ, Juan Mauricio MORA-PALE, Sarita Vera MELLO
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Publication number: 20230082090Abstract: Described herein are personal care compositions, which provide—inter alia—sweat reduction. The personal care compositions described herein may comprise humectants, thickeners, alpha hydroxy acids, and a carrier; and are typically free of added aluminum-based antiperspirant actives.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Abigail GUZMAN, Sharon KENNEDY, Juan Mauricio MORA-PALE, Sarita Vera MELLO
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Publication number: 20220387279Abstract: This application provides, among other things, oral care compositions where the addition of a stabilizing amount of a nonionic gelling and thickening agent, (e.g., hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC)), to formulations comprising a bisbiguanide (e.g., chlorhexidine (CHX)) agent allows for proper structure and consistency to the formulation and to allow it to be used as a gel or a toothpaste to facility delivery of chlorhexidine, among other actives, to the teeth or gums.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Murilo Nogueira NAKAJIMA, Saide TANG, Betty WON, Enzo UTIMA, Guofeng XU, Paloma PIMENTA, Sarita Vera MELLO, Melissa MUIR
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Publication number: 20220313587Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising vitamin D, or a derivative thereof. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2020Publication date: October 6, 2022Applicants: Colgate-Palmolive Company, University of Florida Research Foundation, IncorporatedInventors: Payal ARORA, Harsh Mahendra TRIVEDI, James MASTERS, Rabab AHMED, Sarita Vera MELLO, Sergio LEITE, Venda Porter MALONEY, Gill DIAMOND, Vyoma PATEL
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Publication number: 20220304907Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising vitamin D, or a derivative thereof; an alkanoic acid of formula R—COOH or an alkali metal salt thereof, wherein R is a C1 to C13 hydrocarbyl group; and an orally acceptable carrier. Methods of making and using same are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2020Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Payal Arora, Harsh Mahendra Trivedi, James Masters, Rabab Ahmed, Sarita Vera Mello, Sergio Leite
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Patent number: 11364192Abstract: The disclosure describes compositions for dental varnishes, methods of making the compositions, and methods of using the compositions, such as in the treatment and prevention of hypersensitivity in teeth.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2015Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Andre Morgan, Sarita Vera Mello, Marian Georges
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Patent number: 11103431Abstract: Disclosed are oral care compositions, for example dentifrice compositions, comprising an orally acceptable vehicle, metal oxide particles having an average particle size of no greater than a dentin tubule and a polymeric adherent material for adhering the metal oxide particles in the dentin tubule. The metal oxide particles have a median particle size of 5 microns or less, and may comprise zinc oxide.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2019Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Venda Porter Maloney, André Michelle Morgan, Michael Prencipe, Sarita Vera Mello
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Publication number: 20210196587Abstract: Methods and oral compositions for reducing one or more of plaque, tartar, caries, dentinal sensitivity, malodor, and/or inflammation are provided. The composition comprise an active ingredient that comprises a zinc salt.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2021Publication date: July 1, 2021Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Abdul GAFFAR, Sarita Vera MELLO, Michael PRENCIPE, Linh FRUGE
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Publication number: 20190380931Abstract: Disclosed are oral care compositions, for example dentifrice compositions, comprising an orally acceptable vehicle, metal oxide particles having an average particle size of no greater than a dentin tubule and a polymeric adherent material for adhering the metal oxide particles in the dentin tubule. The metal oxide particles have a median particle size of 5 microns or less, and may comprise zinc oxide.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2019Publication date: December 19, 2019Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Venda Porter MALONEY, André Michelle MORGAN, Michael PRENCIPE, Sarita Vera MELLO
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Publication number: 20180353422Abstract: The disclosure describes compositions for dental varnishes, methods of making the compositions, and methods of using the compositions, such as in the treatment and prevention of hypersensitivity in teeth.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2015Publication date: December 13, 2018Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Andre MORGAN, Sarita Vera MELLO, Marian GEORGES
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Publication number: 20180296453Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising an effective amount of a basic amino acid in free or salt form, together with an anionic surfactant, and to methods of using and of making such compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Michael Prencipe, Diane CUMMINS, Ravi SUBRAMANYAM, Richard SULLIVAN, Ralph Peter SANTARPIA III, Sarita Vera MELLO, Lynette ZAIDEL, Suman CHOPRA, Qin WANG, Gary TAMBS, Virginia Monsul BARNES, Donghui WU, Andre MORGAN, Rajnish KOHLI, Richard ROBINSON, Sergio LEITE, Eric SIMON
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Patent number: 9808416Abstract: An oral care composition and methods for making and using same are provided. In at least one embodiment, the oral care composition can include ethylcellulose, a binder, a plasticizer, a fluoride compound, a solvent, and fumed silica. In another embodiment, the oral care composition can include ethylcellulose, hydrogenated rosin, and acetyl tributyl citrate.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2015Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Marian Georges, Andre Michelle Morgan, Sarita Vera Mello, Pierre Lambert, Claude Blanvalet
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Publication number: 20170165192Abstract: An oral care composition and methods for making and using same are provided. In at least one embodiment, the oral care composition can include ethylcellulose, a binder, a plasticizer, a fluoride compound, a solvent, and fumed silica. In another embodiment, the oral care composition can include ethylcellulose, hydrogenated rosin, and acetyl tributyl citrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2015Publication date: June 15, 2017Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Marian Georges, Andre Michelle Morgan, Sarita Vera Mello, Pierre Lambert, Claude Blanvalet
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Patent number: 9289369Abstract: A oral care composition includes: (a) a hydrophilic film-forming polymer; and (b) a hydrophobic carrier, wherein the hydrophilic film-forming polymer is a film-forming polymer effective to occlude dentinal tubules and the oral care composition contains 0-10 wt. % water. The hydrophilic film-forming polymer is preferably GANTREZ S. The hydrophobic carrier is preferably a vegetable oil. A method of cleaning teeth includes applying to the teeth the oral care composition such that the hydrophilic film-forming polymer occludes dentinal tubules. A toothbrush includes: a handle; a head mounted to the handle, the head comprising an outer surface and a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending outwardly from the outer surface; and a gelatin capsule containing the oral care composition positioned on the head.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2010Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Thomas James Boyd, Suman Kumar Chopra, Sarita Vera Mello, Rahul Patel, Dennis Kembero Ontumi
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Patent number: 9161891Abstract: A oral care composition includes: (a) a guanidine active; (b) a film-forming polymer; (c) a hydrophobic viscosity modifier in an amount sufficient to provide the oral care composition with a particle settling time greater than 20 minutes; and (d) an oil carrier. The guanidine active is preferably L-arginine. The film-forming polymer is preferably GANTREZ. The hydrophobic viscosity modifier is preferably a gelled mineral oil. The oil carrier is preferably a vegetable oil. A method of cleaning teeth includes applying to the teeth the oral care composition such that the oral care composition cleans the teeth. A oral care implement includes: a handle; a head mounted to the handle, the head having an outer surface and a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending outwardly from the outer surface; and a gelatin capsule containing the oral care composition positioned on the head.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2010Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Dennis Kembero Ontumi, Sarita Vera Mello, Suman Kumar Chopra, James Richard Brown, Thomas James Boyd, Rahul Patel
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Publication number: 20130269132Abstract: A oral care composition includes: (a) a guanidine active; (b) a film-forming polymer; (c) a hydrophobic viscosity modifier in an amount sufficient to provide the oral care composition with a particle settling time greater than 20 minutes; and (d) an oil carrier. The guanidine active is preferably L-arginine. The film-forming polymer is preferably GANTREZ. The hydrophobic viscosity modifier is preferably a gelled mineral oil. The oil carrier is preferably a vegetable oil. A method of cleaning teeth includes applying to the teeth the oral care composition such that the oral care composition cleans the teeth. A oral care implement includes: a handle; a head mounted to the handle, the head having an outer surface and a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending outwardly from the outer surface; and a gelatin capsule containing the oral care composition positioned on the head.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2010Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Dennis Kembero Ontumi, Sarita Vera Mello, Suman Kumar Chopra, James Richard Brown, Thomas James Boyd, Rahul Patel
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Publication number: 20130263395Abstract: A oral care composition includes: (a) a hydrophilic film-forming polymer; and (b) a hydrophobic carrier, wherein the hydrophilic film-forming polymer is a film-forming polymer effective to occlude dentinal tubules and the oral care composition contains 0-10 wt. % water. The hydrophilic film-forming polymer is preferably GANTREZ S. The hydrophobic carrier is preferably a vegetable oil. A method of cleaning teeth includes applying to the teeth the oral care composition such that the hydrophilic film-forming polymer occludes dentinal tubules. A toothbrush includes: a handle; a head mounted to the handle, the head comprising an outer surface and a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending outwardly from the outer surface; and a gelatin capsule containing the oral care composition positioned on the head.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2010Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Thomas James Boyd, Suman Kumar Chopra, Sarita Vera Mello, Rahul Patel, Dennis Kembero Ontumi
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Publication number: 20040009585Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a means of detection and evaluation of mixtures, based on the concept of global selectivity, with enhanced sensitivity and selectivity. A first embodiment refers to a sensor for the analysis of mixtures by global selectivity comprising at least two sensor units consisting of: (a) interdigitated electrodes or microelectrodes sheathed with at least one monolayer of an ultra-fine film of a membrane forming material possessing physicochemical affinity for the substances peculiar to the mixture to be analysed selected from the group consisting of complexing polymer conductors, complexing substances and combinations thereof and, optionally, (b) non-sheathed interdigitated electrodes or microelectrodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2003Publication date: January 15, 2004Inventors: Everaldo Carlos Venancio, Ladislau Martin Neto, Antonio Riul Junior, Fernando Jpsepetti Fonseca, Luiz Henrique Capparelli Mattoso, David Martin Taylor, Sarita Vera Mello