Chewing Gum Type Patents (Class 424/48)
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Patent number: 8968770Abstract: A multi-part kit for administering at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient including at least one piece of chewing gum including the active pharmaceutical ingredient, the piece of chewing gum comprising gum base; and at least one further flavor-containing formulation; wherein the gum base content of the at least one further flavor-containing formulation is less than 70% by weight of the gum base content of said piece of chewing gum.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2011Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Fertin Pharma A/SInventors: Kurt Møller Pedersen, Jette Bæk Andersen
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Publication number: 20150030646Abstract: An edible product and method for making an edible product including a core composition having at least one outer surface and at least one edible, three dimensional object secured to the at least one outer surface, where the object includes a binder material and a deliverable component selected from the group consisting of flavors, colors, sweeteners, actives, sensates, effervescent components, and combinations thereof. Also, a method for delivery of at least one deliverable component including placing such products in the mouth of a user and releasing the deliverable component from the edible, three dimensional object.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2013Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventors: Petros Gebreselassie, Atsushi Ueminami, Anilkumar Ganapati Gaonkar
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Patent number: 8940338Abstract: Formulations containing sanguinarine or chelerythrine or the salts thereof or extracts containing them in admixture with suitable carriers and/or excipients for the treatment and/or prevention of mucositis.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2009Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Indena S.p.A.Inventors: Ezio Bombardelli, Gabriele Fontana
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Patent number: 8920746Abstract: The present invention relates to devices and systems for detecting the existence of oral conditions.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2010Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Douglas Hohlbein, Elizabeth Gittens, Harsh M. Trivedi, Sharon Kennedy, Madhusudan Patel, Deborah Peru
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Patent number: 8906349Abstract: Disclosed are oral care compositions and the use of such oral care compositions for treating conditions caused by biofilm formation. Also disclosed are methods for inhibiting biofilm formation and/or degrading biofilm. The oral care composition includes a sesquiterpenoid and an antimicrobial agent, in which the sesquiterpenoid and the antimicrobial agent are present in an amount effective to inhibit and/or degrade a biofilm in the oral cavity.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2009Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Lyndsay Schaeffer-Korbylo, Andre Michelle Morgan, Davide Miksa, Laurence Du-Thumm, Michael Prencipe, Evangelia S. Arvanitidou, Gregory Szewczyk
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Patent number: 8906393Abstract: Polysaccharide-containing extracts isolated from a host cell containing nucleotide sequences encoding genes pamA, pamB and pamC, wherein the extract is capable of inhibiting biofilm formation produced by gram-negative bacteria, gram-positive bacteria and fungi, and methods to inhibit biofilm formation or remove biofilms that have already formed.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2012Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New JerseyInventors: Jeffrey B. Kaplan, Nataliya V. Balashova, Scott C. Kachlany, Evguenii Vinogradov
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Publication number: 20140356297Abstract: The present invention provides medicaments useful for reducing phosphorus serum level, especially in those subjects affected from hyperphosphatemia. More specifically, the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions to be administered by oral route in fasting periods, in order to absorb phosphorus compounds from fluids of the enteric tract, especially from saliva.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2014Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventor: Vincenzo Savica
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Publication number: 20140348898Abstract: Provided are methods of treating pain, including neuropathic pain, in human and veterinary individuals. These methods employ locally administrable pharmaceutical gallium compositions, including pharmaceutical gallium compositions suitable for administration to the skin and mucous membranes. The compositions comprise pharmaceutically acceptable gallium compounds, such as gallium maltolate or gallium nitrate, together with pharmaceutically acceptable carriers suitable for local administration, including those suitable for topical administration. The administration of such compositions provides relief from pain, itching, allodynia, hyperalgesia, and related symptoms.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventor: Lawrence R. Bernstein
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Patent number: 8871246Abstract: Provided are methods of treating pain, including neuropathic pain, in human and veterinary individuals. These methods employ locally administrable pharmaceutical gallium compositions, including pharmaceutical gallium compositions suitable for administration to the skin and mucous membranes. The compositions comprise pharmaceutically acceptable gallium compounds, such as gallium maltolate or gallium nitrate, together with pharmaceutically acceptable carriers suitable for local administration, including those suitable for topical administration. The administration of such compositions provides relief from pain, itching, allodynia, hyperalgesia, and related symptoms.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2013Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Inventor: Lawrence Richard Bernstein
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Publication number: 20140314685Abstract: Ion channel modulating compounds are disclosed. The compounds of the present invention may be incorporated in compositions and kits. The present invention also discloses a variety of in vitro and in vivo uses for the compounds and compositions, including the treatment of arrhythmia and the production of analgesia and local anesthesia.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2013Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: Cardiome Pharma Corp.Inventors: Gregory N. Beatch, Bertrand M.C. Plouvier, Tao Sheng, Michael J.A. Walker, Richard A. Wall, Sandro L. Yong, Jeff Jiqun Zhu, Alexander B. Zolotoy
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Publication number: 20140314686Abstract: Microemulsions and soluble alkali metal salts of relatively insoluble aglycone polyphenols within oral hygienic products are disclosed for treating oral inflammatory disorders. The formulations can act as a bactericide or bacteriostat. The methods include the process associated with the formation of a high temperature polyphenol/surfactant concentrate, a nano-particulate precipitation process in the presence of a surfactant and the solubilization of relatively insoluble aglycone polyphenols/flavonoids by the formation of soluble alkali metal salts within alkaline oral compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: Philip J. Birbara, Jeffrey Cummings
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Patent number: 8865134Abstract: Chewing gum comprising an extract from coffee enriched in at least one ester formed between a trans-cinnamic acid and quinic acid wherein the amount of said at least one ester in the gum is 0.1 to 50 wt %.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2006Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Med-Eq ASInventor: Nils Mortensen
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Patent number: 8865133Abstract: A bi-layer, oral adhering tablet (troche) made by pressing powders with a bi-layer tablet press, having greater than 80% acacia gum as an adhesive in an adhering layer. In a preferred embodiment, the tablet has about 99% acacia gum.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2007Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: OraHealth CorporationInventors: Jeffrey T Haley, Steven Edwards
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Patent number: 8865192Abstract: The present invention relates to flavor oils including mint-, fruit- and spice-type flavors that are specially processed to substantially eliminate low-molecular weight sulfur compounds, in particular dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), which has been found to be the main precursor of malodorous species such as dimethyl sulfide and methyl mercaptan. These malodorous species are produced via oxidation-reduction reactions involving such sulfur-containing compounds present in flavor oils. A preferred processing method is an aqueous-washing process, which has advantages of being simple, inexpensive and easy to implement while importantly avoiding the problems of typical processes including non-selective removal of desirable components and subjecting the flavor oils to extreme conditions that may destroy other components and result in undesirable changes in flavor or odor character.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2007Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CoInventors: Robert Leslie Swaine, Jr., Marc Hester, Steve Hoke, Denise McClenathan, Niranjan Ramji, Gerhard Norbert Zehentbauer
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Patent number: 8858919Abstract: The invention relates to a method of relieving nicotine craving comprising the steps of providing at least one chewing gum comprising tobacco alkaloid to a user, providing relief of nicotine craving to said user by transferring of tobacco alkaloid from the chewing gum to the human body of said user by chewing of said chewing gum, said chewing of said chewing gum comprising a chewing process involving a transfer of tobacco alkaloid from said chewing gum above a threshold transfer rate in the period of about ½ minute to about 2½ minutes from initiation of said chewing process.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2013Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Fertin Pharma A/SInventor: Carsten Andersen
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Patent number: 8858918Abstract: A composition in the form of a chewing gum composition or a confectionery composition containing an encapsulated stain removing agent selected from anionic and non-ionic surfactants and methods of preparing and using the same to remove stains from dental material including teeth.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2009Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Intercontinental Great Brands LLCInventors: Samantha Katharine Holme, Shiuh John Luo
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Publication number: 20140294739Abstract: Combinations of a zinc salt and an isothiocyanate are provided, and more particularly to a consumer acceptable oral composition containing such combination which is effective in the reduction of volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2012Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANYInventors: Minmin Tian, Michael Dodds, Bryan Hanley
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Publication number: 20140294915Abstract: A chewing gum with a liquid-fill composition and a surrounding gum region, with one or both containing active ingredients, such as herbal, medicinal and/or mineral elements or combinations thereof, present in an amount of at least about 0.05 mg.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventors: Jack Barreca, Joseph E. Kovarik
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Patent number: 8828361Abstract: The invention relates to a tobacco alkaloid releasing chewing gum comprising tobacco alkaloid, gum base, and chewing gum ingredients, said gum base comprising elastomer and resin-compounds constituting an amount in the range of about 2 to 20% by weight of said chewing gum.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2013Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Fertin Pharma A/SInventor: Carsten Andersen
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Patent number: 8828441Abstract: A spray-chilled particulate delivery system that has a crystalline matrix structure and includes a volatile hydrophobic active ingredient and a carrier material of erythritol, mannitol and mixtures thereof 75% or more of the carrier material, relative to the total weight of the carrier material, is in crystalline form. The system is prepared by a process that includes the steps of forming a melt of the carrier material, incorporating a volatile hydrophobic active ingredient into the melt, forming a melt-mixture comprising an emulsion, dispersion or suspension of the volatile hydrophobic active ingredient in the melt, forming discrete particles of the melt mixture, and cooling the discrete particles.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2010Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Firmenich SAInventors: Christopher Gregson, Matthew Sillick
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Publication number: 20140227200Abstract: The present application provides a synthetic spilanthol flavor composition that includes (2E,6Z,8E)-N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide. The synthetic spilanthol composition can also contain, and at least one of (2E,6E,8E)-N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide and (2E,6Z,8Z)—N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide, the (N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide being present in amounts effective to impart a salivating or tingle effect while reducing the perception of off notes, as compared to the off-notes perceived upon consumption of natural spilanthol (e.g. spilanthol obtained from jambu oleoresin). Methods of increasing salivation and/or providing a tingling sensation upon consuming an orally consumable product that include adding to the product a synthetic spilanthol flavor composition are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2014Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: Takasago International CorporationInventors: Louis Lombardo, Michael E. Lankin, Kenya Ishida, Shigeru Tanaka, Hideo Ujihara, Kenji Yagi, Jennifer B. Tartaglia, Carter B. Green, Amrit S. Mankoo
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Patent number: 8784781Abstract: The present invention features a process for making a chewing gum product including the steps of forming a powder blend containing a gum base into the desired shape of the chewing gum product and applying radiofrequency energy to the shape for a sufficient period of time to soften the gum base to fuse the shape into the chewing gum product.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2010Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Gregory E. Koll, Harry S. Sowden, Joseph R. Luber, Leo B. Kriksunov, Frank J. Bunick, Jen-Chi Chen, Roland Olsson, Christopher E. Szymczak
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Patent number: 8778889Abstract: A method for promoting oral hygiene that treats mature biofilms comprises the step of applying the antimicrobial peptide KSL and a surface active agent to the oral environment of applying KSL after mechanical disruption of the biofilm. An antiplaque chewing gum comprising KSL provides a sustained release oral hygiene treatment.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2006Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventor: Kai P. Leung
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Publication number: 20140193345Abstract: The present invention provides therapeutic compositions comprising extracts of the plant species Echinacea purpurea and Sambucus nigra and the extract(s) of at least one further plant selected from the group consisting of Hypericum perforatum, Commiphora molmol and Centella asiatica. The compositions of the invention are of particular utility in the management of inflammatory mucosal diseases of both viral and non-viral origin.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: IZUN PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATIONInventors: William Z. LEVINE, Aron J. SAFFER, Mina FRAN
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Patent number: 8771650Abstract: This invention relates to inducible release vehicle comprised of crosslinked carbohydrates or proteins and an active ingredient. The release is induced by an external stimulus, e.g. an enzyme such as amylase. Such a vehicle can particularly be used in an applications for preventing microbial decay or combating microbial infections. Other uses are for oral applications such as providing anti-caries or flavoring compounds and for pharmaceutical and/or nutraceutical applications.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2011Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Nederlandse Organisatie voor Toegepast-Natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek TNOInventors: Henricus Matheus Wilhelmus Maria Thijssen, Roy Christiaan Montijn, Johannes Wilhelmus Timmermans, Theodoor Maximiliaan Slaghek, Jacobus Johannes Frederik van Veen, Johannes Wilhelmus Leonardus Boumans
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Patent number: 8771649Abstract: This invention relates to inducible release vehicle comprised of crosslinked carbohydrates or proteins and an active ingredient. The release is induced by an external stimulus, e.g. an enzyme such as amylase. Such a vehicle can particularly be used in applications for preventing microbial decay or combating microbial infections. Other uses are for oral applications such as providing antdaries or flavoring compounds and for pharmaceutical and/or nutraceutical applications.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2004Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Nederlandse Organisatie voor Toegepast-Natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek TNOInventors: Henricus Matheus Wilhelmus Maria Thijssen, Roy Christiaan Montijn, Johannes Wilhelmus Timmermans, Theodoor Maximiliaan Slaghek, Jacobus Johannes Frederick van Veen, Johannes Wilhelmus Leonardus Boumans
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Publication number: 20140161739Abstract: A gum base comprising: a) a hydrophilic precursor component comprising hydrolysable units; and b) a copolymer of a hydrophilic monomer with a second monomer selected from vinyl acetate, isobutylene, isoprene, butyl rubber or styrene butadiene. This chewing gum base contributes to the ability of the chewing gum compositions and chewing gum products to degrade over time after chewing by imparting the chewing gum with increased hydrophilic properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Inventors: Graham T. Street, Lawrence W. Harris
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Patent number: 8741935Abstract: A nicotine delivery product comprising the reaction product of a nicotine/cation exchange resin complex and an organic polyol; and a method for preparing it comprising (a) mixing an aqueous suspension of a nicotine/cation exchange resin complex with an organic polyol or an aqueous solution thereof, and (b) removing water from the mixture to produce said nicotine delivery product. The nicotine delivery product has a nicotine release rate of at least 80% over a 10 minute period. It is particularly suited for use in smoking substitution devices delivering nicotine such as chewing gum, patches, lozenges, melting tablets and tablets for chewing.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2004Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Fertin Pharma A/SInventor: Carsten Andersen
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Publication number: 20140147394Abstract: The present invention provides a non-parenteral and non-ocular herbal synergistic detoxifier composition effective for blood purification, blood detoxification and in the treatment and management of disorders related to accumulation of toxins in the body having synergistic effect of its components in specific ratio, better bio availability wherein the amount of dose administered is remarkably low. The formulation of synergistic herbal composition has better patient compliance in the terms of palatability, ease of administration and is formulated in the form of syrup, lozenges/candies/jujubs/mouth freshener, sub-lingual tablets or chewable tablets. The present invention also provides a method of preparation of this formulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2011Publication date: May 29, 2014Inventor: Manu Chaudhary
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Patent number: 8734763Abstract: The invention relates to a chewing gum tablet (20) comprising at least two cohered chewing gum modules (21, 22, 23), said tableted chewing gum being formed by compression of chewing gum granules, at least one of said chewing gum modules comprising gum base granules, said gum base granules comprising an elastomer system, said chewing gum tablet comprising an elastomer system in an amount of at least 10% by weight of the tablet. According to the invention, a compressed chewing gum tablet has been obtained featuring extremely impressing abilities of incorporating well-defined amounts of chewing gum ingredients combined with acceptable rheological properties of the compete tablet.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2004Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Gumlink A/SInventor: Vibeke Nissen
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Patent number: 8728444Abstract: A method of producing a nicotine delivery product includes preparing a first mixture including nicotine, a cation exchange resin and water by mixing the constituent components of the first mixture. The method optionally includes removing up to 85 wt. % of the water contained in the first mixture to form a second mixture. A mixture selected from the first and second mixtures is combined with further components to produce a nicotine delivery product.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2010Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Fertin Pharma A/SInventor: Carsten Andersen
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Patent number: 8728443Abstract: A method of producing a nicotine delivery product includes a mixture having nicotine, a cation exchange resin and water. The water content of the mixture is between 5 and 75 wt. % relative to the whole mixture. The mixture is combined with further components of the nicotine delivery product.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2010Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Fertin Pharma A/SInventor: Carsten Andersen
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Publication number: 20140134113Abstract: Suggested is a pharmaceutical composition, comprising menthane carboxylic acid-N-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-amide.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: Symrise AGInventors: Gerhard Krammer, Sven Siegel, Silke Middendorf
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Patent number: 8722022Abstract: A method of dosing pharmaceutically active ingredients in a compressed chewing gum tablet includes the steps of: providing one or more pharmaceutically active ingredients, mixing a chewing gum composition including the one or more pharmaceutically active ingredients and chewing gum granules, the chewing gum granules including gum base, and dosing the chewing gum composition to obtain a desired weight of the chewing gum composition and thereby obtaining a desired dose of the pharmaceutically active ingredient in the chewing gum tablet.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2010Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Fertin Pharma A/SInventors: Carsten Andersen, Gitte Lorenzen, Nicolai Arent, Bitten Thorengaard, Helle Wittorff
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Patent number: 8722381Abstract: Described are variants of alpha (?)-amylases having altered starch hydrolysis profiles. The variants have improved thermostability and increased specific activity, resulting in reduced peak viscosity and altered final viscosity during starch liquefaction. The amylase variants are useful, e.g., in liquefaction and other starch degradation processes.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2009Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Danisco US Inc.Inventors: Sandra W. Ramer, Michael J. Pepsin, Andrew Shaw
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Publication number: 20140120040Abstract: Oral hygiene kits and methods of providing same are provided. The oral hygiene kit can include a tooth cleaning device, a food product and a xylitol-containing item selected from the group consisting of a candy, a chewing gum and a combination thereof. A method of reducing tooth decay in a student can include the steps of providing to the student an oral hygiene kit comprising a tooth cleaning device, a food product and a xylitol-containing item selected from the group consisting of a candy, a chewing gum and a combination thereof while the student is at school. In an embodiment, the food product does not have a low pH and/or does not have high fructose corn syrup.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Sensible Smiles, Corp.Inventor: Joann Moulton
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Publication number: 20140105941Abstract: Improved remineralizing and desensitizing compositions containing remineralizing ingredients in aqueous-free emulsions that, in the presence of saliva, form mucoadhesive gels substantive to tooth surfaces; wherein the gels are dissolved by saliva gradually releasing remineralizing ingredients onto tooth surfaces, treatments with these compositions and methods of manufacture.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2012Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: WhiteHill Oral Technologies, Inc.Inventors: William A. MCHALE, Dale G. BROWN
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Publication number: 20140105948Abstract: The present invention is directed to a product and method for providing tooth whitening to a user. In particular, the invention is directed to a chewing gum product including an encapsulated solid peroxide composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2012Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: INTERCONTINENTAL GREAT BRANDS LLCInventors: Petros Gebreselassie, Anilkumar Ganapati Gaonkar, Allison Calahan, Navroz Boghani
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Publication number: 20140099269Abstract: The present invention relates to a chewing gum having a high Surface Area to Volume ratio (SAV ratio), wherein said chewing gum comprises a water insoluble gum base matrix, a water soluble bulk portion and nicotine, wherein the gum base matrix, nicotine and the bulk portion are mixed and extruded to form a final extruded chewing gum product having a SAV ratio above 0.7, and wherein sustained release of nicotine is facilitated by adding 0.1-10% of C8-C10 triglycerides by weight of the chewing gum.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: FERTIN PHARMA A/SInventors: BRUNO PROVSTGAARD NIELSEN, JESPER NEERGARD
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Publication number: 20140086849Abstract: The present invention relates to combination therapies for the treatment of a variety of disorders in mammals, including hepatic disorders and cancer. The combination of agents includes naturally-occurring (versus synthetic) oligonucleotides, particularly immunostimulatory oligodeoxynucleotides such as CpG ODNs, obtained from a natural source and one or more extracts from a Gram positive bacteria, such as Lactobacillus spp.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Inventor: Elizabeth McKenna
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Patent number: 8679522Abstract: A chewing gum with a liquid-fill composition and a surrounding gum region, with one or both containing active ingredients, such as herbal, medicinal and/or mineral elements or combinations thereof, present in an amount of at least about 0.05 mg.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2008Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Inventor: Jack Barreca
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Publication number: 20140079756Abstract: A compressed chewing gum tablet includes at least a first and a second chewing gum module, the first chewing gum module including a first chewing gum composition including at least a first active ingredient and chewing gum granules containing gum base, the second chewing gum module including a second chewing gum composition including at least a second active ingredient and chewing gum granules containing gum base, wherein the first active ingredient is a pharmaceutically active ingredient, and the second active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of pharmaceutically active ingredients and enhancers, wherein the gum base content of the first and second chewing gum modules is different.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Inventors: Carsten Andersen, Gitte Lorenzen, Nicolai Arent, Bitten Thorengaard, Helle Wittorff
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Patent number: 8668902Abstract: In a personal care daily practice, common human malodor in breath can be treated and eliminated or substantially reduced through the use of a treatment comestible, lozenge, chewing gum or scraper prepared by combining a hardenable natural or artificial sweetener or gum base with an amount of activated carbon effective in reducing such malodors.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2007Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Vapor Shield, Inc.Inventor: David M. Phillips
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Publication number: 20140065218Abstract: The invention describes a microorganism of the order of lactic acid bacteria or an analogue, fragment, derivative, mutant or combination thereof, wherein the microorganism, or analogue, fragment, derivative, mutant or combination thereof can coaggregate with Streptococcus pyogenes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: ORGANOBALANCE MEDICAL AGInventors: Christine Lang, Andreas Raab, Natalia Bolotina
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Publication number: 20140056824Abstract: The present invention provides a phosphopeptide or phosphoprotein (PP) stabilised amorphous calcium phosphate or amorphous calcium fluoride phosphate complex having a calcium ion greater than about 30 moles of calcium per mole of PP.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: The University of MelbourneInventor: Eric Charles REYNOLDS
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Publication number: 20140056954Abstract: The present invention relates to multicomponent glasses and their use in powdered form as an additive in personal care products such as toothpastes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2010Publication date: February 27, 2014Inventors: Matthew O'Donnell, Robert Graham Hill
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Publication number: 20140056949Abstract: Formulations for chemoprevention of oral cancer and precancerous lesions, and for methods for preparing the formulations are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2011Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicants: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITYInventors: Susan R. Mallery, Peter E. Larsen, Gary D. Stoner, Steven P. Schwendeman, Kashappa-Goud Desai
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Patent number: 8658200Abstract: A chewing gum comprising at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) with a core onto which is applied at least one inner polymer film coating and thereafter onto which is applied at least one outer hard coating. A preferred API is nicotine. Flavoring agents may be incorporated in the core, in the at least one inner polymer film coating and/or in the at least one outer hard coating. The gums formed exhibit a long lasting effect of flavoring agent(s) and result in the domination of flavoring agents in the coating(s) over flavoring agent(s) in the core, thereby (a) avoiding problems of chemical or pharmaceutical incompatibility between an API in the core and flavoring agent(s) in the coating(s) and (b) achieving an increased control of the release of the API and of non-active excipients.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2012Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Seema Mody, Gregory Koll
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Patent number: 8652499Abstract: A medical antimicrobial composition includes a siloxanyl structure-containing polymer and an ammonium group-containing polymer, which is excellent in transparency, flexibility and mechanical properties, and also excellent in adhesion to a base resin with good mechanical properties, particularly to a silicone resin. The medical antimicrobial composition includes an ammonium group-containing polymer compound dispersed in a siloxanyl structure-containing polymer and a medical device comprising the medical antimicrobial composition.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2009Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Toray Industries, Inc.Inventors: Masataka Nakamura, Kazuhiko Fujisawa, Tsutomu Goshima
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Patent number: 8642016Abstract: A method is provided of making a medicinal delivery system which satiates a craving in an individual when the medicinal delivery system is administered orally to the individual. A coating composition is applied on a saliva-soluble powder to establish a coated powder, the coating composition featuring an at least partially solubilized craving satiation medicinal compound. The coated powder is combined with an edible carrier base to establish a medicinal delivery system that rapidly releases medicine and buffer preferably followed by slower, sustained release.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2007Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: JSRNTI, LLCInventors: Tommy L. Chau, John M. Pinney, Jack E. Henningfield, Edward J. Cone, Saul M. Shiffman, Joseph G. Gitchell