Patents by Inventor Shane Christian Smith

Shane Christian Smith 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).

  • Oral composition for xerostomia
    Patent number: 9782333
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an oral composition comprising a combination of salivating agents and gum sensates in an orally acceptable carrier useful in treating and/or alleviating the symptoms associated with xerostomia. Additional components common in oral compositions may also be used, in order to potentiate the effect. Such components may be chosen among humectants, mucoadhesive polymers, water retention agents, antioxidants, antimicrobials, breath fresheners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: CHATTEM INC.
    Inventors: Honorio Velasco Obias, Shane Christian Smith, Thomas Karl Knopp, Sarah Elizabeth Torgeson, Ryan Christopher Orr, Sherry Lynn McGraw
  • ORAL COMPOSITION FOR XEROSTOMIA
    Publication number: 20160206523
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an oral composition comprising a combination of salivating agents and gum sensates in an orally acceptable carrier useful in treating and/or alleviating the symptoms associated with xerostomia. Additional components common in oral compositions may also be used, in order to potentiate the effect. Such components may be chosen among humectants, mucoadhesive polymers, water retention agents, antioxidants, antimicrobials, breath fresheners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Honorio Velasco OBIAS, Shane Christian SMITH, Thomas Karl KNOPP, Sherry Lynn McGRAW, Sarah Elizabeth TORGESON, Ryan Christopher ORR
  • Stable personal care compositions containing a retinoid
    Publication number: 20030165546
    Abstract: The present invention relates to topical skin care compositions having improved stability containing a retinoid and a non-paraben preservative and being substantially free of paraben preservatives. Preferred non-paraben preservatives include phenols, phenol salts, carboxylic acids, carboxylic acid salts, quaternium ammonium compounds, halogens, halogen salts, alcohols, inorganic salts, heterocyclic compounds, emulsifying preservatives, and mixtures thereof. The present invention also relates to methods of using such compositions to regulate the condition of skin and/or hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2002
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Applicant: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
    Inventors: Bradley Steven Resch, Joseph Michael Zukowski, Margaret Ann O'Donoghue, Shane Christian Smith