Patents by Inventor Tim Clarot

Tim Clarot 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).

  • Patent number: 9072673
    Abstract: A composition for measurably improving oral health, a system including the composition, a method of using the composition and system, and a method of forming the composition and system are disclosed. The composition is a gel that maintains contact with a portion of an oral cavity for an extended period of time to, for example, prevent or reduce plaque and calculus buildup. The system includes a composition and a container encapsulating the composition. The composition is applied by rupturing the container and applying the composition through the ruptured portion of the container. In exemplary embodiments, the methods, systems and kits disclosed herein are suitable for measurably reducing an amount of gingivitis, periodontitis, bleeding, plaque and/or tartar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: ZICARE, LLC
    Inventors: Tim Clarot, Regina Miskewitz
  • Patent number: 8871183
    Abstract: A composition for improving oral health and methods of using and forming the composition are disclosed. The composition includes one or more active ingredients and a carrier. The composition is configured to maintain the active ingredient(s) with a surface of an oral cavity for an extended period of time to promote oral health and hygiene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Zicare, LLC
    Inventors: Tim Clarot, Regina Miskewitz
  • Patent number: 8853265
    Abstract: An oral spray composition for preventing and/or reducing the symptoms of the common cold including a zinc formulation containing both zinc acetate and zinc gluconate to ensure sustained availability of increased amounts of ionizable zinc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Zicam, LLC
    Inventor: Tim Clarot
  • Patent number: 8133502
    Abstract: A quick and easy system and method for delivering a composition to a nasal membrane is presented. The applicator assembly includes a sleeve member which encases a swab having a portion that contacts a gelled composition. The sleeve member is manually severed to expose the applicator and the composition. The gelled composition contained on the applicator is applied to the nasal membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Zicam, LLC
    Inventors: Tim Clarot, Charles Hensley
  • Publication number: 20100280106
    Abstract: An oral spray composition for preventing and/or reducing the symptoms of the common cold including a zinc formulation containing both zinc acetate and zinc gluconate to ensure sustained availability of increased amounts of ionizable zinc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: ZICAM, LLC
    Inventor: Tim Clarot
  • Patent number: 7754763
    Abstract: An oral spray composition for preventing and/or reducing the symptoms of the common cold including a zinc formulation containing both zinc acetate and zinc gluconate to ensure sustained availability of increased amounts of ionizable zinc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Zicam, LLC
    Inventor: Tim Clarot
  • Patent number: 7714011
    Abstract: A gelled composition formulated to maintain an active ingredient in association with the nasal membrane for an extended period of time is provided. The gelled composition may be formulated as a decongestant or a sinus discomfort relieving agent. The invention further includes a system and method for applying the gelled composition to the nasal membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Zicam, LLC
    Inventors: Tim Clarot, Charles Hensley
  • Publication number: 20100035202
    Abstract: Systems and kits dispensing material and methods of forming and using the systems and kits are disclosed. The system may include a deformable vessel portion for storing material and a spout portion for directing the material as the material is dispensed from the system. The vessel portion and the spout portion may be formed separately and subsequently coupled together to form the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: ZICARE, LLC
    Inventors: Tim Clarot, Regina Miskewitz, Samuel Belcher, Louis Germanio, JR., Jeffrey Rice
  • Publication number: 20100004628
    Abstract: A quick and easy system and method for delivering a composition to a nasal membrane is presented. The applicator assembly includes a sleeve member which encases a swab having a portion that contacts a gelled composition. The sleeve member is manually severed to expose the applicator and the composition. The gelled composition contained on the applicator is applied to the nasal membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: ZICAM, LLC
    Inventors: Tim Clarot, Charles Hensley
  • Publication number: 20090257963
    Abstract: A composition for measurably improving oral health, a system including the composition, a method of using the composition and system, and a method of forming the composition and system are disclosed. The composition is a gel that maintains contact with a portion of an oral cavity for an extended period of time to, for example, prevent or reduce plaque and calculus buildup. The system includes a composition and a container encapsulating the composition. The composition is applied by rupturing the container and applying the composition through the ruptured portion of the container. In exemplary embodiments, the methods, systems and kits disclosed herein are suitable for measurably reducing an amount of gingivitis, periodontitis, bleeding, plaque and/or tartar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: ZICARE, LLC
    Inventors: Tim Clarot, Regina Miskewitz
  • Patent number: 7597901
    Abstract: A quick and easy system and method for delivering a composition to a nasal membrane is presented. The applicator assembly includes a sleeve member which encases a swab having a portion that contacts a gelled composition. The sleeve member is manually severed to expose the applicator and the composition. The gelled composition contained on the applicator is applied to the nasal membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Zicam, LLC
    Inventors: Tim Clarot, Charles Hensley
  • Patent number: 7439269
    Abstract: An improved composition and method for moisturizing a nasal membrane are disclosed. The composition includes a viscous carrier and one or more moisturizing agents disposed with the carrier. The composition is applied to a portion of a nasal membrane using a spray, a swab applicator, or a similar application device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Matrixx Initiatives, Inc.
    Inventors: Tim Clarot, Charles Hensley
  • Publication number: 20080073350
    Abstract: Assemblies for storing and dispensing material, systems including an assembly and a composition, and methods of forming and using the assembly and systems are disclosed. An assembly may include a resilient vessel portion for storing material and a spout portion for directing the material as the material is dispensed from the system. The vessel portion and the spout portion may be formed separately and subsequently coupled together to form an assembly, or the vessel portion and the spout portion may be formed as a single unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: Tim Clarot, Samuel Belcher, Louis Germanio, Jeffrey Rice, Regina Miskewitz
  • Publication number: 20080069897
    Abstract: A method for promoting and maintaining respiratory tract health by moisturizing and cleansing a nasal membrane is disclosed. The method includes the steps of applying a drug-free, preservative-free composition to an interior portion of a nasal cavity using a spray applicator. The spray applicator includes a microbiological filter to prevent the transfer of microbiological material between a nasal membrane and the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventor: Tim Clarot
  • Publication number: 20070292367
    Abstract: A system and method for facilitating and maintaining oral health care through regular applications of oral compositions are provided. An exemplary system for facilitating oral health comprises a composition configured to prevent and/or reduce tartar, plaque, gingivitis or gum diseases and/or otherwise facilitate oral health or hygiene and a plurality of containers, each of the containers configured for sealed storage of prescribed dosages of the composition and selective application of the composition to an oral cavity interface, such as the gums, teeth or gingival surface and/or any dental device. The composition can comprise various colors, viscosities, and active ingredients to facilitate improved oral health. A container can also be configured in various manners for application of the composition to an oral cavity interface. A system can also include a storage system configured for storage of the plurality of containers and tracking of usage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Tim Clarot, Regina Miskewitz
  • Publication number: 20070292366
    Abstract: A composition for improving oral health, a system including the composition, a method of using the composition and system, and a method of forming the composition and system are disclosed. The composition is a gel that maintains contact with a portion of an oral cavity for an extended period of time to, for example, retard plaque and calculus buildup. The system includes a composition and a container encapsulating the composition. The composition is applied by rupturing the container and applying the composition through the ruptured portion of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Tim Clarot, Regina Miskewitz
  • Publication number: 20070292368
    Abstract: A composition for improving oral health and a method of using and forming the composition are disclosed. The composition includes one or more active ingredients and a carrier configured to maintain the composition in contact with a surface for an extended period of time to promote oral health and hygiene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Tim Clarot, Regina Miskewitz
  • Publication number: 20070292371
    Abstract: A composition for improving oral health and methods of using and forming the composition are disclosed. The composition includes one or more active ingredients and a carrier. The composition is configured to maintain the active ingredient(s) with a surface of an oral cavity for an extended period of time to promote oral health and hygiene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Tim Clarot, Regina Miskewitz
  • Publication number: 20070292362
    Abstract: A composition for orthodontia care, a system including the composition, a kit including multiple systems and methods of using the composition, system, and kit and forming the composition, system, and kit are disclosed. The composition is designed to maintain contact with a portion of a surface for an extended period of time to, for example, prevent or reduce plaque and calculus buildup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Tim Clarot, Regina Miskewitz
  • Publication number: 20070292531
    Abstract: A bactericidal composition for improving oral health and a method of using and forming the composition are disclosed. The composition includes one or more active ingredients and a carrier configured to maintain the composition in contact with a surface for an extended period of time to promote oral health and hygiene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Tim Clarot, Regina Miskewitz