Dentifrices (includes Mouth Wash) Patents (Class 424/49)
Ferment containing (e.g., enzymes, bacteria, etc.) (Class 424/50)
Iodine or iodine compound containing (Class 424/51)
Fluorine or fluorine compound containing (Class 424/52)
Oxygen or chlorine releasing compound containing (Class 424/53)
Ammonia, amine, or derivative thereof (e.g., urea, etc.) (Class 424/54)
Hydroxy carboxylic acid or derivative thereof (e.g., methyl salicylate, etc.) (Class 424/55)
Organic sulfate or sulfonate containing (Class 424/56)
Phosphate compound containing (Class 424/57)
Plant extract of undetermined constitution (Class 424/58)
  • Oral care composition
    Patent number: 10166208
    Abstract: An aqueous composition with a higher-than-neutral pH includes a significant amount of one or more surfactants and large amounts of osmotically active solutes. This composition, as well as an acidic counterpart and solid materials, can be used in a variety of applications such as wound care, oral care, medical equipment reprocessing, healthcare acquired infection and implant treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Next Science IP Holdings Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Matthew Franco Myntti
  • Prebiotic oral care compositions containing amino acids
    Patent number: 10159640
    Abstract: The present invention provides an oral care composition comprising: (a) a dipeptide of the formula Xaa1-Xaa2 or Xaa2-Xaa1; wherein Xaa1 is an amino acid with a polar uncharged side chain; and Xaa2 is selected from an amino acid with a hydrophobic side chain, an amino acid with a polar uncharged side chain, and proline; or (b) a dipeptide of the formula Xaa3-Xaa4 or Xaa4-Xaa3; wherein Xaa3 is an amino acid with a hydrophobic side chain; and Xaa4 is selected from an amino acid with a hydrophobic side chain and an amino acid with a charged side chain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Hans Stettler, Wim Teughels, Marc Quirynen, Nico Boon
  • Methods of treating cancer of the central nervous system
    Patent number: 10159717
    Abstract: A method of treating a cancer of the central nervous system in a subject in need thereof is provided. The method comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an agent which reduces blood glutamate levels and enhances brain to blood glutamate efflux to thereby treat the cancer of the central nervous system in the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Yeda Research and Development Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Vivian I. Teichberg, Angela Ruban
  • Toothpaste and mouth rinse
    Patent number: 10149815
    Abstract: Formulations for oral care products that incorporate coconut oil for effectively removing bacteria from the mouth and methods for making these products are disclosed herein. A preferred mouth rinse contains alkaline water, coconut flavor oil extract, sodium lauryl sarcosinate, zinc chloride, 30% xylitol solution, glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, and optionally, sodium benzoate, de-ionized water, and mint flavor extract. A preferred toothpaste contains alkaline water, coconut oil, hydrated sylica sident 9, hydrated silica sident 22s, glycerin, xylitol, Irish moss, sodium coco sulphate, aloe babadensis leaf juice, titanium dioxide, and flavor. The percentage of the coconut oil content in the preferred products is in the range of 20%-80%, but most preferably 40%-60%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: EWC & Associates, LLC
    Inventors: Ginger Price, Martin Giniger
  • Anti-calculus oral compositions
    Patent number: 10149803
    Abstract: The present invention provides an oral composition comprising: (a) from 1 wt % to 60 wt % of a calcium-containing abrasive; (b) a calcium-catching phosphate source in an amount sufficient to provide at least 100 mM of phosphate ions, PO43?; (c) no more than 20 wt % of a humectant; and (d) at least 5 wt % of water; wherein the oral composition has a pH from 8 to 11.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Hongmei Yang, Ross Strand, Yang Su
  • Artificial saliva
    Patent number: 10143635
    Abstract: A composition for mixing with water for use as an oral rinse, comprising monobasic sodium phosphate, dibasic sodium phosphate, sodium chloride, and calcium chloride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Forward Science Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Brian Pikkula, Robert J. Whitman
  • Oral compositions containing gel networks
    Patent number: 10130567
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an oral composition containing a gel network phase comprising: (i) one or more fatty amphiphiles, (ii) one or more surfactants, and (iii) one or more solvents; and an oral carrier phase. In certain embodiments, the gel network is used to structure the oral composition. The present invention is also directed to a method of forming an oral composition containing a gel network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
    Inventors: George Endel Deckner, Arif Ali Baig, Michael Jude LeBlanc
  • Functionalized calcium phosphate hybrid systems for confectionery and foodstuff applications
    Patent number: 10130561
    Abstract: A method for repairing dentition, including milling beta tricalcium phosphate with sufficiently high energy to substantially distressed its lattice structure, mechanochemically chelating an edible acid thereto to yield functionalized calcium phosphate moieties, and incorporating the functionalized calcium phosphate moieties into an edible material to yield a calcium phosphate delivery system. The calcium phosphate delivery system is introduced into an oral environment and dentition is repaired. The functionalized calcium phosphate moiety is characterized by weakly bonded fumaric acid at least partially wrapped around distressed calcium phosphate particles, and dentition repair occurs at a dentition depth of at least 10 microns below the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Inventor: Robert L. Karlinsey
  • Reduction of tooth staining derived from cationic antimicrobials
    Patent number: 10123953
    Abstract: Disclosed are oral care compositions having reduced tooth staining propensity and comprising in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, a cationic antimicrobial agent and an anti-stain agent comprising one or more materials from each of at least two of the following chemical groups: Group 1. anionic agents, Group 2. aldehydes, ketones, and other reactive carbonyl compounds and Group 3. nonionic ethoxylated surfactants. Examples of cationic antimicrobial agent include quaternary ammonium compounds such as cetylpyridinium chloride, cetyl pyridinium fluoride, tetradecylpyridinium chloride, N-tetradecyl-4-ethyl pyridinium chloride and domiphen bromide; chlorhexidine; and metal ion sources to supply metal ions such as stannous, zinc or copper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Niranjan Ramji, Douglas Craig Scott
  • Personal care compositions
    Patent number: 10123952
    Abstract: Described herein, are aqueous soluble tin phosphate complexes formed from a mixture comprising tin (II) fluoride or tin (II) chloride and a tripolyphosphate salt, e.g., sodium tripolyphosphate (Na5P3O10), and external personal care compositions comprising the complexes, and uses thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Shiri Nawrocki, Viktor Dubovoy, Long Pan
  • Reduction in CPC taste aversion by reducing CPC activation of TRPA1, TPRV1, or both
    Patent number: 10111819
    Abstract: A method for screening compounds and compositions that reduce cetyl pyridinium chloride activation of TRPA1 receptor or TRPV1 receptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: John Christian Haught, Koti Tatachar Sreekrishna, Yakang Lin, Carrita Anne Hightower, Pierig Jean-Marie Lepont
  • Oral care composition comprising zinc amino acid halides
    Patent number: 10105303
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are oral care compositions comprising a zinc amino acid halide. Methods of making and using the compositions are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Long Pan, Shaotang Yuan, Shira Pilch, James G. Masters, Zhiqiang Liu
  • Dental stain removal and prevention
    Patent number: 10098822
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method for removing a chemical stain from a dental surface or inhibiting chemical staining of a dental surface, comprising contacting the dental surface with an oral care composition comprising zinc phosphate and an orally acceptable carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Aarti Rege, David Suriano, Richard Sullivan
  • Composition for sustained drug delivery comprising geopolymeric binder
    Patent number: 10092652
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sustained release medical composition comprising an active pharmaceutical ingredient and a geopolymeric binder. Preferably the active pharmaceutical ingredient is combined with the geopolymeric binder during the formation of that binder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: Emplicure AB
    Inventor: Hakan Engqvist
  • Olefinic ester compositions and their use in stimulating hydrocarbon production from a subterranean formation
    Patent number: 10081760
    Abstract: Compositions for stimulating hydrocarbon production from a subterranean formation are generally disclosed. In some embodiments, such compositions include olefinic ester compounds, such as alkyl esters of C10-18 unsaturated fatty acids. In some embodiments, the olefinic ester compounds are derived from a natural oil or a natural oil derivative, for example, by catalytic olefin metathesis. Uses of such compounds, such as in oil- and gas-production methods are also generally disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Elevance Renewable Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederyk Ngantung, Robin Weitkamp
  • Zinc and copper fortifying composition, a hydrating supplement, and process for preparing the same
    Patent number: 10080379
    Abstract: The present invention provides nutrient zinc and copper fortifying composition for food products. More particularly the present invention provides zinc and copper fortifying composition comprising zinc lactate gluconate, copper ion source, and class II preservative. The invention further provides a hydration supplement and a fortified water beverage to supplement the deficiencies of zinc in humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Tata Global Beverages Ltd.
    Inventors: Pradeep Poddar, Henry Hidell, C. E. Agro, Michael Collette
  • Acidic electrolyzed water and production method therefor
    Patent number: 10080367
    Abstract: To provide acidic electrolyzed water having disinfecting power for a long period of time (for example, six months or more), and a production method for this acidic electrolyzed water. The acidic electrolyzed water has an effective chlorine concentration equal to or greater than 15 ppm, and contains an acid salt of an inorganic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Molex, LLC
    Inventors: Kazusa Saito, Kousuke Taketomi, Megumi Muramoto, Atsuhito Horino
  • Anti-tatar oral care compositions providing crystallisation prevention
    Patent number: 10080712
    Abstract: An oral composition is provided comprising at least 0.5% by weight of the composition of pyrophosphate in an orally acceptable carrier, wherein the pyrophosphate is provided by a mixture of disodium pyrophosphate and tetrapotassium pyrophosphate in a ratio from disodium pyrophosphate to tetrapotassium pyrophosphate in the range of from 1:0.4 to 1:1.2 and wherein the pH value of the composition is in the range of from 6.0 to 8.0. The oral composition can be used for prevention and control of tartar and/or calculus formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Golam Faruque Khan, William Michael Glandorf
  • Anti-tatar oral care compositions providing crystallisation prevention
    Patent number: 10080711
    Abstract: An oral composition is provided comprising at least 0.5% by weight of the composition of pyrophosphate in an orally acceptable carrier, wherein the pyrophosphate is provided by a mixture of disodium pyrophosphate and tetrasodium pyrophosphate in a ratio from disodium pyrophosphate to tetrasodium pyrophosphate in the range of from 1:0.4 to 1:1.2 and wherein the pH value of the composition is in the range of from 6.0 to 8.0. The oral composition can be used for prevention and control of tartar and/or calculus formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Golam Faruque Khan, William Michael Glandorf
  • Methods for reducing oral malodor in non-human animals
    Patent number: 10071031
    Abstract: Oral compositions and methods of use thereof are provided herein. The oral compositions comprise a first component comprising at least one Eh-raising compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and a second component comprising at least one zinc compound, an anti-microbial agent and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
    Inventors: Marvin Cohen, Susanne Cohen, Robert G. Flynn
  • Oral care compositions
    Patent number: 10071159
    Abstract: Described herein are compositions comprising an active compound from an extract of magnolia, or a derivative thereof; and a non-surfactant electrolyte in an amount effective to stabilize the composition, and methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Shyamala Pillai, Lin Fei, Guofeng Xu
  • Stabilization of thrombocytes at ambient temperatures
    Patent number: 10064404
    Abstract: Provided herein are formulations and methods for the stabilization of one or more thrombocytes at ambient temperatures. Also provided are formulations and methods for the stabilization of one or more thrombocytes in an inactivated state in a blood sample at ambient temperatures. Further provided are articles of manufacture and kits and methods for substantially stable storage of one or more thrombocyte at ambient temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: BIOMATRICA, INC.
    Inventors: Rolf Muller, Joel Desharnais, Steven P. Wilkinson, Victoria Arendt, Paul Diaz
  • Oral care compositions and methods of use
    Patent number: 10058493
    Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising arginine, zinc citrate and zinc oxide, and an orally acceptable carrier, as well as to methods of using and of making these compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Lisa Manus, Julia Dreifus
  • Oral hygiene products and method of using the same
    Patent number: 10058497
    Abstract: A chewing gum for highly efficient and quick plaque and tartar removal and inhibition including pure ascorbic acid crystals and/or granulars (vitamin C) and an enamel repairing composition such as a blend of hydroxyapatite crystals and sodium fluoride. The chewing gum can contain at least 20% of ascorbic acid without compromising the integrity of tooth enamel because hydroxyapatite will repair any damage to the enamel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Dental Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Leonhardt, John C. Busby
  • Oral care compositions with reduced surface staining
    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
  • Dentifrice compositions having improved fluoride ion stability or fluoride uptake
    Patent number: 10039697
    Abstract: Certain dentifrice compositions having a pyrophosphate ion and an alkaline pH have improved fluoride ion stability or fluoride uptake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Haijing Chen, Wenying Gao, Ross Strand, Gang Wu, Hongmei Yang
  • Microbiocidally active benzoxaboroles
    Patent number: 10040806
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are as defined in the claims, and their use in compositions and methods for the control and/or prevention of microbial infection, particularly fungal infection, in plants and to processes for the preparation of these compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AG
    Inventors: Ramya Rajan, Daniel Stierli, Renaud Beaudegnies
  • Tooth whitening oral care product with core shell silica particles
    Patent number: 10034821
    Abstract: The present invention provides a tooth whitening oral care composition comprising: (i) a dye having a blue to blue-violet color with a hue angle in the CIELAB system ranging from 200 to 320 degrees; (ii) core shell silica particles, wherein each core shell silica particle comprises a silica core, and a surface of the silica core is etched with metal silicate; (iii) an orally acceptable carrier vehicle comprising a non-aqueous solvent; and wherein the composition comprises water in an amount of from 3 weight % to 30 weight %.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Venda Maloney, Suman Chopra, Hallena Strotman, Guisheng Pan
  • Composition, comprising hydrofluoric acid, for inhibiting dental erosion
    Patent number: 10022309
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition, for inhibiting dental erosion, and the use thereof. The composition comprises an aqueous solution of hydrofluoric acid, in which the concentration of hydrofluoric acid is 0.05%-2.00% and the pH is between 2.5 and 4.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Zpearpoint AS
    Inventors: Gunnar Rolla, Per Stanley Thrane
  • Method of measuring viscosity of gums
    Patent number: 10017633
    Abstract: A method of determining the viability of a gum for use in making a product has been achieved by (a) mixing a sample of the gum in a solvent comprising one or more hydroxy moiety containing solvent compound to form a solution with the gum; (b) measuring the viscosity of the solution and comparing against a predetermined target viscosity for a product; and (c) comparing the viscosity of the solution and the predetermined target viscosity and discarding gum which is outside the predetermined target viscosity; and (d) using the gum which has a viscosity within the predetermined target to prepare a product; wherein another hydroxy moiety containing solvent is used if water is used as a solvent. Also described are compositions comprising the gum and solvent comprising one or more hydroxy moiety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Enzo T. Utima, Erico V. Prat, Shashank Vishwanath Potnis, Shridhara M. Kamath, Amit U. Sirdesai, Rupali J. Madhavi, Santosh V. Vartak, Rolando Plata
  • Use of poly alpha-1,3-glucan ethers as viscosity modifiers
    Patent number: 10005850
    Abstract: A hydrocolloid or aqueous solution comprising a poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound is disclosed having a viscosity of at least about 10 centipoise (cPs). The poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound in these compositions has a degree of substitution of about 0.05 to about 3.0. Also disclosed is a method for increasing the viscosity of a hydrocolloid or aqueous composition using a poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Rahul B. Kasat, Jayme L. Paullin, Andrea M. Perticone, T. Joseph Dennes, Rakesh Nambiar, Michael W. Cobb
  • Liquid mouthwash
    Patent number: 9999581
    Abstract: Provided is a liquid mouthwash that is capable of maintaining a bactericidal effect over a long period, and uses electrolyzed water that inhibits metal corrosion. The liquid mouthwash contains electrolyzed water having a positive oxidation-reduction potential, a menthol, an anionic surfactant, and a water-soluble organic solvent, and has a pH of 6 to 8. The electrolyzed water, and the menthol or one or more anionic surfactants are accommodated without coming into contact with each other, and are preferably used in a mixed state at the time of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: HYCHLOTECH MEDICAL JAPAN CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Khairul Matin, Junji Tagami, Kenichi Nebuka, Tamon Fujiwara, Akihiko Katayama
  • Dental cleaning composition
    Patent number: 9999686
    Abstract: The present invention relates to oral compositions for identifying plaque comprising a dental disclosing agent composition for revealing the presence of dental plaque in a person's mouth. The composition comprises a natural colorant derived from annatto seed and a colorant that stains plaque and when added to annatto seed extract results in a color having a wave length of 500 nm to 580 nm and.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: SLH Optimal Health LLC
    Inventors: Lawrence A. Hier, Ben Vaziri
  • Methods of reducing red wine stains on teeth
    Patent number: 9987203
    Abstract: A method of improving the cosmetic appearance of human teeth comprising the step of contacting the teeth with a whitening powder composition after ingesting a chromogenic, tannin-containing food or beverage and thereby reducing staining of the teeth caused by tannins and/or chromogens. The tooth-whitening tablet is comprised of (i) at least one abrasive powder; (ii) at least one buffering powder; (iii) a complexing agent; and, optionally, (iv) an anti-cavity sweetener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Unwined, Inc
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Field, Dennis L. Lott
  • Zinc amino acid halide mouthwashes
    Patent number: 9980890
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are mouthwashes comprising a complex of a zinc ion source acid. Methods of making and using the compositions are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Long Pan, Shaotang Yuan, Shira Pilch, James G. Masters, Zhiqiang Liu
  • Dosage forms containing fluticasone propionate for the treatment of inflammatory conditions of the esophagus
    Patent number: 9980975
    Abstract: The present invention describes novel and improved dosage forms containing fluticasone propionate for the treatment of conditions associated with inflammation of the esophagus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: EMS S.A.
    Inventors: Giancarlo Santus, Leticia Khater Covesi, Luca Donadoni, Christina Ecclissato, Roberto Amazonas
  • Oral care compositions comprising calcium carbonate and silica
    Patent number: 9974723
    Abstract: The present invention provides an oral care composition comprising, based on the total weight of the composition: (a) 15 to 24 weight % calcium carbonate; (b) 0.9 to 2.5 weight % cellulose ether thickening agent; (c) 7 to 10 weight % thickening silica; and (d) at least 40 weight % water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Robert D'Ambrogio, Andrei Potanin, Guisheng Pan, Nora Lin
  • Reduced-ethanol mouth rinse formulations
    Patent number: 9974722
    Abstract: Provided are oral care compositions comprising one or more polyol solvents having a total Hansen Solubility Parameter (HSP) of from about 23 to 28, one or more non-anionic bioactive agents, and an aqueous phase, wherein the oral care composition is essentially free of alkyl sulfate surfactants, as well as method of using such compositions in the oral cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Fevola, Stephanie Kirby, Joseph LiBrizzi, Saroja Narasimhan, Frank Sun, Daniel Queiroz
  • Phosphate composition for dental strengthening
    Patent number: 9974717
    Abstract: A dentition strengthening delivery system having separate phosphate and calcium salts derived from separate source in a semisolid comestible matrix. The ratio of phosphate to calcium is at least 1:1, and the phosphate concentration is between about 10 ppm to about 10,000 ppm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Inventor: Robert L Karlinsey
  • Oral care compositions and methods
    Patent number: 9974730
    Abstract: Provided is an oral care composition comprising a phosphate/acrylate co-polymer, a tartar control agent, and an orally acceptable carrier and methods of using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Michael Prencipe, Suzanne Jogun, Xiang Chen
  • Method of operating a gas turbine engine burning vanadium-contaminated liquid fuel
    Patent number: 9976488
    Abstract: A method of operating of a gas turbine engine to inhibit vanadic corrosion of the gas turbine engine is provided. The gas turbine engine burns a vanadium-contaminated fuel and includes a component configured to be in contact with combustion gases. The method includes introducing into a combustion system of the gas turbine engine a first oxide and at least one second oxide. The first oxide includes magnesium oxide, and the at least one second oxide includes at least one of aluminum oxide, iron (III) oxide, titanium dioxide, and silicon dioxide. The method further includes cleaning at least a portion of the component using a cleaning agent containing a liquid vector and at least one descaling material that is suspended in the liquid vector. The at least one descaling material is an inorganic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: GE Energy Products France SNC
    Inventors: Dmitry Sokolov, Matthieu Paul Frederic Vierling, Christophe Fabrice Verdy, Michel Marie Raymond Moliere
  • Oral care compositions with increased whitening efficacy
    Patent number: 9974724
    Abstract: A dual-phase mouthwash composition for whitening teeth is disclosed. The dual-phase mouthwash composition includes an orally acceptable vehicle having a hydrophilic phase and a hydrophobic phase, a blue dye and/or blue pigment having a blue to blue-violet color with a hue angle in the CIELAB system from about 200 to about 320 degrees, and a zinc salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Eric Simon, Venda Porter-Maloney, Vyoma Patel
  • Compositions for treatment of xerostomia and for tooth treatment
    Patent number: 9968547
    Abstract: The present application provides an oral care composition comprising: a) one or more omega fatty acids; and one or more of the following: b) one or more emulsifying agents; c) one or more protease enzymes; d) one or more soluble calcium phosphate remineralizing agents; e) one or more amino acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: 3 IN 1 DENTAL PLLC
    Inventor: Devin J. Okay
  • Child hygiene training device
    Patent number: 9972214
    Abstract: A child hygiene training device for providing inert hygiene items for use by a child to form good hygiene habits at an early age includes a plurality of hygiene tools. Each of the hygiene tools is configured for use by a child to perform a respective hygienic task. The plurality of hygiene tools includes a mock deodorant comprising inert ingredients configured for safe application to the child while mimicking application of a genuine deodorant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Inventor: Heather Gessling
  • Stannous salt and sodium tripolyphosphate oral care compositions and methods
    Patent number: 9968527
    Abstract: Oral care compositions containing a stannous salt and sodium tripolyphosphate are provided where stannous tripolyphosphate ionic intermediates comprise less than about 1% of the compositions. Tetrasodium pyrophosphate, a methylvinyl ether-maleic anhydride copolymer and/or a silica oral polishing agent may be added for further efficacy. In a single phase blend, the oral care composition may be effectively limited to comprise less than about 10% water. In a dual-phase blend, a mixture having the stannous salt in a first phase and the sodium tripolyphosphate in a second phase may be generated from a dual chamber storage tube (with each phase provided from a separate chamber) immediately prior to dental care usage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: James R. Brown, Linh Fruge, Tao Xu, Michael Prencipe
  • Compositions containing theobromine and their use in treating tooth hypersensitivity
    Patent number: 9962325
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for reducing oral sensitivity, increasing the systemic health of a mammal, occluding a dentinal tubule within a mammalian tooth, and/or depositing a precipitate on the surface of a mammalian tooth are provided, said compositions comprising theobromine (3,7-dimethylxanthine, the principal alkaloid in Theobroma cacao).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: THEOCORP HOLDING CO., LLC
    Inventors: Arman Sadeghpour, Tetsuo Nakamoto
  • Composite body and method of manufacturing it
    Patent number: 9963625
    Abstract: Composite body comprises nanofibrillar cellulose (NFC) together with abrasive particles (AP). The nanofibrillar cellulose forms a 3-dimensional connecting network for the abrasive particles (AP). The abrasive particles have a hardness above 7 on Mohs scale. The composite body is used for grinding, polishing or cutting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignees: UPM-KYMMENE CORPORATION, KWH MIRKA LTD
    Inventors: Hans Hede, Christer Kavander, Mats Sundell, Antti Laukkanen
  • Oral care compositions comprising calcium carbonate and a clay
    Patent number: 9949907
    Abstract: The present invention provides an oral care composition comprising, by total weight of the composition: (a) 15 to 35 weight % calcium carbonate; (b) 0.5 to 2 weight % cellulose ether thickening agent; (c) 1 to 6 weight % clay thickening agent; and (d) at least 35 weight % water; wherein, when the composition comprises less than 28 weight % calcium carbonate and less than 4 weight % clay thickening agent, the cellulose ether thickening agent is present in an amount of greater than 1 weight %.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Robert D'Ambrogio, Andrei Potanin, Guisheng Pan, Nora Lin
  • Antimicrobial and antiviral composition
    Patent number: 9943561
    Abstract: A method of reducing the number of microorganisms entering the nose and proliferating in the nasal cavity including application of a solution of an antimicrobial, antiviral and antifungal composition to the anterior vestibular region of the nares. The antimicrobial, antiviral and antifungal solution includes ethyl alcohol as an active ingredient. Various embodiments may also include one or more of the following additional ingredients: orange oil; coconut oil; soy oil; emu oil; grapefruit seed extract; glycine soja; simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba); lauric acid; chlorhexidine gluconate; ginger oil; lavender oil; peppermint oil; spearmint oil; aloe oil; and a preservative, such as benzalkonium chloride and vitamin E.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: GLOBAL LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
    Inventor: John A. Willimann
  • Dual action dentifrice compositions to prevent hypersensitivity and promote remineralization
    Patent number: 9937365
    Abstract: The invention encompasses combinations of bioactive glass composition and potassium salts that are useful in conjunction with delivery agent such as, for example, toothpastes, mouthwashes, and oral gels. In certain embodiments, the compositions of the invention form a rapid and continuous reaction with body fluids (e.g., saliva) to promote the immediate and long-tem release of Ca and P ions to produce a stable crystalline layer deposited onto and into the dentin tubules for the immediate and long term reduction of dentin hypersensitivity and tooth surface remineralization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Suman K. Chopra, Lynette Zaidel, Michael Prencipe