Patents by Inventor Shashank Potnis

Shashank Potnis 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).

  • Publication number: 20240091110
    Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising a cannabinoid, and one more source(s) of zinc ions and/or stannous ions. The oral care composition may also comprise one or more stannous source(s). Methods of using and of making these compositions is also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Payal ARORA, Shashank POTNIS, Melissa MARTINETTI, Ariel HASKEL, Yun XU, David SURIANO
  • Publication number: 20240091131
    Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising a cannabinoid source, a thickening system, wherein the thickening system comprises xanthan gum and carrageenan, and an orally acceptable carrier. The invention also relates to oral care compositions comprising a cannabinoid source, a surfactant system, wherein the surfactant system comprises an acyl glutamate, a non-silica abrasive (e.g., calcium carbonate or charcoal) and an orally acceptable carrier. Also disclosed are methods of using and of making these compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2020
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Payal ARORA, Shashank POTNIS, Melissa MARTINETTI, Ariel HASKEL, Yun XU, David SURIANO, Connie GREGSON
  • Publication number: 20240091115
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to oral care compositions comprising amino acids and a cannabinoid. Methods of making and use are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Payal ARORA, Shashank POTNIS, Melissa MARTINETTI, Ariel HASKEL, Yun XU, David SURIANO
  • Patent number: 11918675
    Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising—in relevant part—an effective amount of inulin. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Salima Hammadi, Harsh Mahendra Trivedi, Melissa Martinetti, David Suriano, Michael Fitzgerald, Yun Xu, Shashank Potnis, Karthik Sambanthamoorthy
  • Publication number: 20230112970
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are oral compositions comprising an amino acid and a gelling agent. In certain embodiments, the chewable composition is in the form of a gummy comprising arginine and pectin. Related kits and methods of use are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Venda Porter MALONEY, Laurence DU-THUMM, Luciana RINAUDI MARRON, Stacey LAVENDER, Vyoma PATEL, Ekta MAKWANA, Andrei POTANIN, Baran TEOMAN, Shashank POTNIS, Gayatri Sachin PATEL, Carl MYERS
  • Publication number: 20220339082
    Abstract: This invention relates to solid oral care compositions, for example a tablet, comprising a comprising a sugar alcohol and a lubricant. In certain aspects the invention is directed to solid oral care compositions that are tablets that comprise a lubricant, wherein the lubricant comprises a poloxamer, as well as methods of use and related kits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Erica JIMENEZ, Jamal BERRY, Shashank POTNIS
  • Publication number: 20220233415
    Abstract: This invention relates to solid oral care compositions, for example a tablet, comprising a binder system. In certain aspects the invention is directed to solid oral care compositions that are tablets that comprise a binder system, wherein the binder system comprises polyvinyl pyrrolidone and hydroxyethyl cellulose, and to methods of using and of making these compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Najma KHAN, Jamal BERRY, Shashank Potnis
  • Publication number: 20210378924
    Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions which contain antibacterial amounts of zinc, a calcium carbonate base; a gum system; and a natural ingredient component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2018
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Manisha JHA, Neelima UTGIKAR, Shashank POTNIS, Rolando PLATA, Prem SREENIVASAN, Fusong SUN
  • Publication number: 20210308027
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are improved methods for the manufacture of arginine-based dentifrice compositions comprising the use of a solution of arginine free base (e.g., L-arginine) in concentrated aqueous sorbitol solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Amit U. SIRDESAI, Devendra CHAVAN, Shashank POTNIS, Maya BHANSALI, Divya IYER
  • Publication number: 20210177724
    Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising—in relevant part—an effective amount of inulin. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Salima Hammadi, Harsh Mahendra TRIVEDI, Melissa MARTINETTI, David SURIANO, Michael FITZGERALD, Yun XU, Shashank POTNIS, Karthik SAMBANTHAMOORTHY
  • Patent number: 11033594
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are orally acceptable topical analgesic gels comprising a mixture of analgesic oils comprising (a) clove oil and/or eugenol, (b) a cooling agent, and (c) camphor, in an orally acceptable gel base, the gel base comprising an anionic polymer and a basic amino acid, and the analgesic gel providing controlled release of the mixture of analgesic oils following application to a tooth together with a methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Shashank Potnis, Ravi Subramanyam, Rajitha Nair
  • Patent number: 11020329
    Abstract: Provided is an oral care composition, e.g., a dentifrice, comprising a calcium abrasive, e.g., calcium carbonate, potassium nitrate (KNO3), and a basic amino acid, in free or salt form, e.g., arginine, in free or salt form, wherein the potassium nitrate is present in an amount of 0.1-1% by weight of the composition and methods of using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Shashank Potnis, Rolando Plata, Shridhara M Kamath, Nookesh Kotipalli, Manish Mandhare
  • Publication number: 20190328634
    Abstract: Provided is an oral care composition, e.g., a dentifrice, comprising a calcium abrasive, e.g., calcium carbonate, potassium nitrate (KNO3), and a basic amino acid, in free or salt form, e.g., arginine, in free or salt form, wherein the potassium nitrate is present in an amount of 0.1-1% by weight of the composition and methods of using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Shashank POTNIS, Rolando PLATA, Shridhara M. KAMATH, Nookesh KOTIPALLI, Manish MANDHARE
  • Patent number: 10363206
    Abstract: Provided is an oral care composition, e.g., a dentifrice, comprising a calcium abrasive, e.g., calcium carbonate, potassium nitrate (KNO3), and a basic amino acid, in free or salt form, e.g., arginine, in free or salt form, wherein the potassium nitrate is present in an amount of 0.1-1% by weight of the composition and methods of using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Shashank Potnis, Rolando Plata, Shridhara M Kamath, Nookesh Kotipalli, Manish Mandhare
  • Publication number: 20180289598
    Abstract: Provided is an oral care composition, e.g., a dentifrice, comprising a calcium abrasive, e.g., calcium carbonate, potassium nitrate (KNO3), and a basic amino acid, in free or salt form, e.g., arginine, in free or salt form, wherein the potassium nitrate is present in an amount of 0.1-1% by weight of the composition and methods of using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Shashank POTNIS, Rolando PLATA, Shridhara M KAMATH, Nookesh KOTIPALLI, Manish MANDHARE
  • Patent number: 10071035
    Abstract: Use of benzyl alcohol as a defoaming agent and an antimicrobial agent in an oral care composition including a surfactant. Also described is a method of manufacturing an oral care composition including forming an oral care base composition, subsequently combining the oral care base composition with a defoaming agent and at least one surfactant to form the oral care composition; and defoaming the oral care composition. The surfactant is combined with the oral care base composition no later than the defoaming agent. The defoaming agent is benzyl alcohol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Shashank Potnis, Shridhara Kamath, Amit Sirdesai, Jigna Lapsia, Rolando Plata, Maya Bhansali
  • Patent number: 10045927
    Abstract: Surface staining can be minimized or eliminated by providing an oral care composition comprising a first film comprising a pigment; and optionally a second film; wherein the first film has a dissolution rate in aqueous media that is inversely proportional to its thickness, wherein the first film is in the form of a particle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Gregory Szewczyk, Neeta A. Patel, Suzanne Jogun, Shashank Potnis
  • Publication number: 20180153778
    Abstract: Disclosed is an oral care composition including (i) a calcium-based abrasive; (ii) a polyethylene glycol having an average molecular weight ranging from about 1500 to about 6000 daltons; (iii) an anti-bacterial agent; and (iv) an orally acceptable vehicle. Methods of preparing the oral care composition and using the oral care composition to promote oral health are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Shashank POTNIS, Rolando PLATA, Amit U SIRDESAI, Sagar TEMBE, Navin LEWIS
  • Publication number: 20170367945
    Abstract: The invention relates to an oral care composition used as a treatment for ulcerous conditions of the oral cavity, for example mouth ulcers and canker sores. The principal ingredients of the composition are Amla extract, Liquorice Extract, and a source of zinc. Further ingredients can include camphor, and carriers, solvents and excipients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Amit U Sirdesai, Divya IYER, Rolando PLATA, Shashank POTNIS
  • Publication number: 20170227512
    Abstract: An in vitro method for demonstrating the stain removal efficacy of an oral care composition comprising (a) providing a substrate, (b) providing a staining solution, (c) providing a treatment solution comprising the oral care composition, (d) immersing the substrate in the staining solution, (e) removing the substrate from the staining solution, (f) evaluating the color of the stained substrate, (g) applying the treatment solution to the substrate and (h) evaluating the color of the treated substrate, wherein the staining solution comprises coffee is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Neelima UTGIKAR, Maya BHANSALI, Ekta SHAH, Shashank POTNIS, Richard SULLIVAN