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)
  • Compositions and methods of reducing dry mouth
    Patent number: 9480635
    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: September 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: The Research Foundation for the State University of New York
    Inventors: Marvin Cohen, Susanne Cohen, Robert Flynn
  • Dental hygiene assembly
    Patent number: 9474698
    Abstract: A dental hygiene assembly includes a biscuit that may be eaten by a user. The biscuit is comprised of a mixture that may clean teeth of the user. The mixture comprises rice flour, white whole wheat flour, wheat starch, sugar, whole grain oat flour, flavor powder, tricalcium phosphate, dicalcium phosphate, natural flavor, mixed tocopherols, zinc sulfate, vitamin E powder, electrolytic iron, annatto extract and fluoride free toothpaste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Inventor: Brittany Luzar
  • Multipurpose dental gel
    Patent number: 9468652
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure include a dental gel formulation for protecting a user's teeth and gums from acid resulting from acid reflux disease or bacterial plaque. The dental gel may include a gel carrier and a treatment ingredient, the treatment ingredient being a member selected from the group consisting of an antibacterial ingredient, an acid neutralizing ingredient, a vitamin, a mineral ingredient, a probiotic, natural extracts and oils, and medication. In some embodiments, the gel carrier may be a poloxamer 407 gel, and the treatment ingredients may include sodium bicarbonate, calcium carbonate, xylitol, and optionally melatonin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Inventor: Michael Yar Zuk
  • Method and composition for oral health care treatment
    Patent number: 9452123
    Abstract: A method for oral health treatment of a subject using a composition having an anti-oxidant enzyme, an anti-inflammatory agent, and a pharmaceutically acceptable buffer. In certain embodiments, the compositions are administered to the subjection in conjunction with teeth whitening, oral surgery, oral pathology treatment, endodontic therapy, periodontal therapy, dental restoration, preventative tooth cleaning, or subsequent to a pro-oxidant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Inventor: Rebecca Dayanim
  • Topical wound treatment method and composition
    Patent number: 9445989
    Abstract: A topical wound treatment composition comprises a hydrogen peroxide generator; alkaline powder; not more than 5 percent by weight of water; additional topical active agent if desired, and emollient (preferably hygroscopic emollient) to balance. When topically applied to a wound and water from the surrounding environment diffuses into the composition, the hydrogen peroxide generator and/or the alkaline compound diffuse into one another, causing a chemical reaction that generates treatment-effective amounts of oxygen to occur. The oxygen can then diffuse out of the composition and aid in wound treatment or healing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
    Inventors: Benjamin S. Harrison, Steve J. Hodges
  • Cellulosic gel material as a pharmaceutical excipient
    Patent number: 9446000
    Abstract: A method of making a pharmaceutical tablet comprises (a) combining (i) an aqueous networked cellulose gel with (ii) filler and (iii) an active agent to form a mixture thereof; (b) casting the mixture to form a wet tablet; (c) drying the wet tablet to form a dry pharmaceutical tablet; and then (d) optionally coating the tablet (e.g., with an enteric coating). Pharmaceutical tablets produced by such methods are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Masdar Institute of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Raed Hashaikeh, Hatem M. N. Abushammala
  • Oral hygiene products and method of using the same
    Patent number: 9427389
    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 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Inventors: Charles Leonhardt, John C. Busby
  • Color-stable oral care compositions
    Patent number: 9427387
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are oral care compositions comprising a colorant blend comprising a triarylmethane green colorant and a naphthalene sulfonate yellow colorant in a weight ratio of from 2:1 to 1:2; and a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl alkene flavorant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Luiz Alberto Goncalves Filho, Raquel Margutti Olivi, Rensl Dillon
  • Pharmaceutical composition including dead cells of Lactobacillus acidophilus LB to treat or prevent allergic disease
    Patent number: 9421231
    Abstract: Provided is a pharmaceutical composition including dead cells of Lactobacillus acidophilus LB strain as an active ingredient for treating or preventing an allergic disease, and may be used to treat and prevent IgE-mediated allergic diseases and non-IgE-mediated allergic diseases such as atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, urticaria, and pollinosis by reducing the total content of IgE in the blood.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Inventor: Dae Hyun Kim
  • Dental fillers including a phosphorus-containing surface treatment, and compositions and methods thereof
    Patent number: 9414995
    Abstract: The present application provides dental fillers, and methods of making and using dental fillers that include a treated surface that includes phosphorus and a divalent cation. Dental compositions including such dental fillers can be useful for delivering ions to the oral environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Richard P. Rusin, Sumita B. Mitra, Kevin M. Cummings
  • High-strength electrospun microfiber non-woven web for a separator of a secondary battery, a separator comprising the same and a method for manufacturing the same
    Patent number: 9419265
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for manufacturing an electrospun microfiber non-woven web with high strength for a lithium secondary battery, a non-woven web manufactured therefrom, and a separator comprising the non-woven web. More specifically, the present disclosure provides a microfiber non-woven web manufactured by bringing a solution of engineering plastic resin with high heat-resistance into electrospinning, the manufacture thereof, and a separator comprising the web. According to the present disclosure, the engineering plastic resin with high heat-resistance is used in the manufacture of the microfiber non-woven web to provide improved physical properties including tensile strength and good heat-resistance and chemical-resistance, as compared with conventional polyethylene-based separators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignees: LG CHEM, LTD., TORAY BATTERY SEPARATOR FILM CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Won-Pill Hwang, Byeong-Gyu Cho, Young-Deok Kim
  • Method for inhibiting dentinal hypersensitivity
    Patent number: 9415068
    Abstract: A method for inhibiting dentinal hypersensitivity by applying a dentinal hypersensitivity inhibitor on a dentin surface. The dentinal hypersensitivity inhibitor contains at least one tetracalcium phosphate particle, an alkali metal salt of phosphoric acid, and at least one acidic calcium phosphate particle. The tetracalcium phosphate particle has an average particle diameter of 0.5 to 40 ?m. The dentinal hypersensitivity inhibitor contains a blended amount of the tetracalcium phosphate particle of 5 to 55 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of a whole amount of the dentinal hypersensitivity inhibitor and a blended amount of the alkali metal salt of phosphoric acid of 1 to 100 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of the tetracalcium phosphate particle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: KURARAY NORITAKE DENTAL INC.
    Inventors: Tadashi Hashimoto, Mariko Sugiura, Shumei Ishihara, Mitsunobu Kawashima, Koichi Okada
  • Food and beverage products containing 1,3-propanediol and methods of suppressing bitterness and enhancing sweetness in food and beverage products using 1,3-propanediol
    Patent number: 9408406
    Abstract: Food or beverages prepared using 1,3-propanediol have shown to have modified flavor profiles, including bitterness suppression of high intensity sweeteners and potassium chloride, relative to comparable food or beverages that do not include 1,3-propanediol. Inclusion of 1,3-propanediol uniquely modifies the flavor profile of food products or food ingredients even when 1,3-propanediol is included in such low amounts that it does not itself contribute flavor to the product. 1,3-propanediol may be included in the food or beverage products in certain amounts to effect this bitterness suppression or in specific ratios relative to one or more high intensity sweeteners or potassium chloride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventors: Lisa Ann Dierbach, John B. Topinka, Deborah D. Barber
  • Oral care composition
    Patent number: 9408870
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an oral care composition and a method of disinfecting the oral cavity. So far synthetic material (e.g. Triclosan) has been used which is believed by many consumers to be harsh on them. Consumers, more and more prefer using products that contain natural materials. Further, in many countries, culturally or otherwise, people are reluctant to using alcohol in their mouthwashes. The present inventors have been working on solving these problems and have come up with an oral care composition which includes natural materials that are found to interact synergistically with certain metal salts in killing S. mutans, a bacterium responsible for tooth decay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Maya Treesa Saji, Ritesh Kumar Sinha
  • Biomaterial and method for its realisation
    Patent number: 9408697
    Abstract: Porous biocompatible composite biomaterial, useable as a drug delivery system or as spacer or as bone substitute, such as for example for filling bone lacunae or for substituting damaged parts of bone tissue, or for fixing prosthesis of various types, or for thickening bones weakened by illness such as osteoporosis or the like, including a component adapted to form a porous structural matrix and a soluble component, wherein the soluble component is in form of powder and granules or other similar agglomerates so as to have mechanical support characteristics and osteoinductive and osteoconductive characteristics in the entire volume occupied by the biomaterial, and a method for obtaining the biomaterial.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: TECRES S.P.A.
    Inventors: Giovanni Faccioli, Renzo Soffiatti
  • Oral odor control method and product
    Patent number: 9408810
    Abstract: A product and method for controlling mouth odor and bad breath using an oral care product containing an odor neutralizer. The product for use in oral care or for use in the mouth to control mouth odors includes an odor neutralizer compound. In a preferred method of manufacture, the O.M. COMPLEX oral compound is mixed into a concentrated flavor material. The concentrated flavor material is then added in small percentages to the product during manufacture so that the resulting product includes the odor neutralizer compound. The product may be used in the ordinary manner by a user and during use the O.M. COMPLEX oral compound serves to capture and neutralize odor causing compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Belle-Aire Frangrances, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald Conover
  • Broad spectrum root canal filing composition for endodontric usage
    Patent number: 9399003
    Abstract: Disclosed is dental root canal filling (intracanal medicament) compositions that are effective against resistant root canal infections caused by Enterococcus faecalis and Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Inventor: Rajdeep S. Pavaskar
  • Oral compositions containing gel networks
    Patent number: 9393188
    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: March 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: George Endel Deckner, Arif Ali Baig, Michael Jude LeBlanc
  • Cosmetic use of whey protein micelles
    Patent number: 9387158
    Abstract: The present invention relates to use of whey protein micelles as a cosmetic agent or abrasive agents, and in particular to the use of such micelles in cosmetic compositions as well as to a method for obtaining such compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Lionel Jean Rene Bovetto, Christophe Joseph Etienne Schmitt
  • Oral care methods and systems
    Patent number: 9376722
    Abstract: This, intention relates to methods of assessing the bioflora of the mouth and of providing appropriate treatment utilizing a basic amino acid in accordance with the assessment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Richard Scott Sullivan, Yanan Hu, Laurence Du-Thumm, Stacey Lavender, Ralph Peter Santarpia, III, Zhiqiang Liu
  • Mouthrinse composition
    Patent number: 9370479
    Abstract: A mouthrinse containing chitosan or pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof with fluoride ions, for use against erosive tooth demineralization, and kits containing chitosan or pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof with fluoride ions, wherein one of the two active agents is comprised in a mouthrinse, are described. The mouthrinse may furthermore comprise dissolved tin, in particular stannous ions. Mouthrinses containing chitosan or pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof with fluoride ions are tested in the treatment or prevention of erosive tooth demineralization caused by citric acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: GABA International Holding AG
    Inventors: Dally Moya Argilagos, Cornelia Scheffel, Turan Matur, Andre Brunella
  • Flowable peroxide containing oral care compositions
    Patent number: 9370472
    Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising (i) a whitening complex comprising crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone complexed with hydrogen peroxide, and (ii) a thickening agent comprising a crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone, the composition further comprising (iii) a nonionic rheology modifier selected from at least one of a polysorbate surfactant and an alkylene glycol ester of a C6-C12 fatty acid, or a mixture thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Lin Fei, Suman Chopra
  • Compositions and methods related to inhibitors of JAK kinase
    Patent number: 9371265
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to JAK kinase inhibiting prodrug compounds of Formula Ib, containing a promoiety that results in alcohol derivative of the parent compound upon removal and methods of using an effective amount of said prodrug compounds in the treatment of a JAK-mediated disease or disorder in a subject. Preferred promoieties include phosphate, phosphonate, phosphate salt, sulfate, or sulfate salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Inventors: Federica Pericle, Jeremy A. Ross
  • Methods and compounds for intensive skin repair and healing including active organic and synthetic compounds
    Patent number: 9370545
    Abstract: A skin treatment compound includes Lidocaine and aloe vera. The aloe vera is Barbadensis Miller species. Optionally, the skin treatment compound includes Calendula. Alternatively, the skin treatment compound includes natural preservatives. Optionally, the natural preservatives include Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Extract, Populus Tremuloides (Aspen) Bark Extract, and Gluconolactone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: DESERT HARVEST
    Inventor: Pat Criscito
  • Oral care compositions containing polyethylene glycol for physical stability
    Patent number: 9364419
    Abstract: A oral care composition comprising 20% to 75% of water by weight of the composition; 25% to 60% of a calcium-containing abrasive by weight of the composition; 0.1% to 15%, of a polyethylene glycol (PEG) by weight of the composition; and 0.001% to 5% of a flavorant composition by weight of the oral care composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Swapna Basa, Ross Strand, Haiqiu Tang, Hongmei Yang
  • Methods comprising serratia peptidase for inhibition and treatment of biofilms related to certain conditions
    Patent number: 9358274
    Abstract: Physiologically acceptable anti-biofilm compositions comprising Serratia peptidase and optionally one or more of bromelain, papain and a fibrinolytic enzyme. Additional components can include antimicrobials, antibiotics, antifungals, herbals, chelating agents, lactoferrin and related compounds, minerals, surfactants, binders, and fillers useful for the inhibition and treatment of gastrointestinal biofilms in humans. Physiologically acceptable anti-biofilm compositions containing these enzymes are useful in the inhibition, reduction and/or treatment of biofilms such as in the ear, vagina, joints, bones, gut, surgical sites and other locations, and are useful for the inhibition, reduction and/or treatment of associated systemic symptoms caused by biofilm associated microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: PROTHERA Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen Francis Olmstead
  • Malodor eliminating compositions
    Patent number: 9351944
    Abstract: The present invention provides malodor eliminating compositions that ameliorate undesirable sensations (e.g., undesirable sensations due to presence of sulphur-containing compounds) when added to foods, beverages, toothpastes, mouthwashes and other orally consumable products and consumed (e.g., when bucally administered in a consumer product).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: TAKASAGO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Akiko Yamasaki, James Buchanan, Michael John Munroe
  • Orthodontic article having partially hardened composition and related method
    Patent number: 9339352
    Abstract: An orthodontic article is provided for bonding to a tooth structure comprising an orthodontic appliance, a layer of partially hardened hardenable composition adjacent the appliance, and a bonding adhesive adjacent the partially hardened hardenable composition. A method of making an orthodontic article for orthodontic bonding is provided, comprising partially hardening a hardenable composition adjacent the base of an orthodontic appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: David K. Cinader, Jr., James D. Christoff
  • Natural anti-bacterial toothpaste composition containing improvement in tooth pain, antibacterial mouth and nerve stability
    Patent number: 9339455
    Abstract: The present invention relates to natural anti-bacterial toothpaste composition containing improvement in tooth pain, antibacterial mouth and nerve stability and particularly, it enables to contribute to improvement in tooth pain, antibacterial mouth and nerve stability, which represent effects of Na2SiO3-10H2O and oriental medicine, due to more than 63˜75% of SiO3, and Na2SiO3-10H2O and oriental medicine containing natural minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Inventor: Dong-Mock Shin
  • Continuous silica production process and silica product prepared from same
    Patent number: 9327988
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a continuous process for preparing a silica product, comprising: (a) continuously feeding an acidulating agent and an alkali metal silicate into a loop reaction zone comprising a stream of liquid medium; wherein at least a portion of the acidulating agent and the alkali metal silicate react to form a silica product in the liquid medium of the loop reaction zone; (b) continuously recirculating the liquid medium through the loop reaction zone; and (c) continuously discharging from the loop reaction zone a portion of the liquid medium comprising the silica product. Silica products and dentifrice compositions comprising the silica products are also disclosed. A continuous loop reactor is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: J.M. Huber Corporation
    Inventors: William J. Hagar, Karl W. Gallis
  • Combinations of pyrimethanil and monoterpenes
    Patent number: 9320275
    Abstract: The present invention relates to combinations of pyrimethanil, or a salt thereof, and a monoterpene, or a salt thereof, which provide an improved biocidal effect. More particularly, the present invention relates to compositions comprising a combination of pyrimethanil, or a salt thereof, together with a monoterpene selected from thymol and ?-thujaplicin in respective proportions to provide a synergistic biocidal effect. Compositions comprising these combinations are useful for the protection of any living or non-living material, such as crops, plants, fruits, seeds, objects made of wood, thatch or the like, engineering material, biodegradable material and textiles against deterioration due to the action of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, yeasts, algae, viruses, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Janssen Pharmaceutica NV
    Inventors: Dany Leopold Jozefien Bylemans, Jan Pieter Hendrik Bosselaers
  • Silica abrasive-free dentifrice composition
    Patent number: 9314411
    Abstract: A dentifrice composition providing superior shine and polish, low RDA and effective whitening comprising a calcined aluminum oxide polishing agent, a water soluble condensed phosphate such as an alkali metal phosphate salt and an orally acceptable carrier or excipient is described. The composition is free of a silica abrasive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Frank Lippert, Robert Anthony Lucas
  • System and method for diagnosis and treatment
    Patent number: 9314473
    Abstract: This invention relates the use of cortisol blockers (glucocorticoid receptor [GR] antagonists) for the treating or preventing treatment resistant prostate cancer, treating or preventing neoplasia, and treating or preventing infection related to acute or chronic injury or disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Pop Test Oncology Limited Liability Company
    Inventors: Randice Lisa Altschul, Neil David Theise, Myron Rapkin, Rebecca O'Brien
  • Dental anesthetic comprising tetracaine and a vasoconstrictor for intranasal administration
    Patent number: 9308191
    Abstract: The present invention relates to tetracaine based anesthetic formulations and methods of use thereof. The invention further relates to topical formulations of tetracaine and methods of topically anesthetizing body tissues. The present invention also relates to tetracaine based dental anesthetic formulations and methods for anesthetizing the maxillary dental arch using these formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: St. Renatus, LLC
    Inventor: Mark David Kollar
  • Oral care compositions comprising pearlescent pigments
    Patent number: 9301907
    Abstract: The invention provides an oral care composition suitable for delivering a temporary whitening effect to the surface of teeth, the composition comprising: a continuous phase comprising water or polyhydric alcohol or a mixture thereof; a tooth surface whitening agent which is dispersed in the continuous phase, and a deposition aid for the tooth surface whitening agent; characterized in that the tooth surface whitening agent is a pearlescent pigment in an amount of at least 0.1% by weight based on the total weight of the composition, the pearlescent pigment being formed by coating one or more metal oxide layers onto particles of an inorganic substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Conopco Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Joiner, Andrew Philip Parker, Carole Jane Philpotts
  • Composition comprising tauroursodeoxycholic acid
    Patent number: 9301911
    Abstract: Provided is a method for preventing or treating a periodontal disease; or a method for improving oral hygiene, including administering a pharmaceutical composition containing tauroursodeoxycholic acid as an active ingredient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: DAEWOONG PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang-Ho Lee, Jun-Hee Lee, Hyo-Shin Kim, Yeon-Jung Park
  • Surface-treated calcium phosphate particles suitable for oral care and dental compositions
    Patent number: 9296767
    Abstract: Calcium phosphate particles are described comprising a surface treatment wherein the surface treatment comprises at least one sugar alcohol. Also described are various oral care compositions comprising surface treated calcium phosphate particles and methods of surface treating calcium phosphate particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Richard P. Rusin, Neeraj Sharma, Sumita B. Mitra
  • Stabilized calcium phosphate complexes
    Patent number: 9295628
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a phosphopeptide-stabilized amorphous calcium phosphate and/or amorphous calcium fluoride phosphate complex, wherein the complex is formed at a pH of below 7.0. Methods of making such complexes are also provided. The complexes are useful in dental applications, in particular in dental remineralisation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: The University of Melbourne
    Inventor: Eric Charles Reynolds
  • Stannous salt and sodium tripolyphosphate oral care compositions and methods
    Patent number: 9265710
    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) prior to dental care usage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: James R. Brown, Linh Fruge, Tao Xu, Michael Prencipe
  • Breath testing system
    Patent number: 9265446
    Abstract: A breath tester and method for sampling the odor of an user's saliva. The tester includes an elongated testing surface having a closed end and an open end to collect the saliva. The user collects and traps the saliva on the elongated testing surface and smells the surface to self determine the presence of halitosis. In one embodiment, the tester has a handle mounted to one end of the elongated testing surface. The breath tester can be disposed in a hollow housing. The sampling of the saliva can be allowed to dry upon the elongated testing surface before smelling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Inventor: Elliott Bohler
  • Oral care compositions for combatting dental erosion
    Patent number: 9259379
    Abstract: A oral care composition comprising a triple polymer system and a source of fluoride ions for combating (i.e. helping to prevent, inhibit and/or treat) dental erosion and/or tooth wear is described. Such compositions are also of use in combating dental caries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Ruth Corcoran-Henry, Soha Dattani, Christabel Fowler, Geeta Patel
  • Methods of enhancing wound healing
    Patent number: 9259384
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ionic compositions for enhancing wound healing, particularly in the sinonasal cavity. The ionic components of the composition can include potassium, calcium, rubidium, zinc, bromide, and magnesium in an isotonic solution. In other embodiments, the ionic components of the composition can include magnesium, bromide, sulfate, sodium, and chloride. Methods of enhancing wound healing, enhancing sinonasal mucosal healing, promoting mucosal reciliation, and debriding tissue by administering the compositions of the present invention are also presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: RED OAX HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin Powers
  • Antimicrobial agents and methods of use
    Patent number: 9253987
    Abstract: The present application relates to novel antimicrobial compositions and methods of using said antimicrobial compositions for inhibiting and treating microbial growth, microbial infections, inflammatory diseases, viral diseases, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and/or conditions that may be regulated or associated with microbial infections, such as cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: Hyprotek, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick O. Tennican, L. Myles Phipps
  • Processes for preparing toothpaste compositions
    Patent number: 9254253
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of manufacturing toothpaste compositions comprising calcium carbonate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Rolando Plata, Xiaojing Lu, Yuyan Zeng, Chengkang Tan
  • Oral compositions comprising sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate
    Patent number: 9241889
    Abstract: This invention relates to the use of sodium dodecylbenzene sulphonate (SDDBS) for helping to prevent or remove surface deposited stains from natural teeth and dental prostheses and oral care compositions comprising SDDBS for such use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Gail Cameron Aitken, David Raymond Churchley
  • Oral composition containing non-aggregated zinc nanoparticles
    Patent number: 9242125
    Abstract: An oral composition comprising a vehicle and a zinc ion source in the form of nanoparticles that are substantially non-aggregated and methods for use of such compositions are described. The composition provides antiplaque and anti malodor benefits to the user and the inclusion of nanoparticles permits a reduction in the amount of zinc ions present in the composition while maintaining efficacy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: COGLATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Thomas J. Boyd, Guofeng Xu, David Viscio, Abdul Gaffar, Evangelia S. Arvanitidou, Linh Fruge
  • Oral composition
    Patent number: 9211241
    Abstract: Provided is an oral composition that can sufficiently remove protein staining present on a tooth surface, can effectively prevent adhesion of protein staining on a tooth surface and can provide a good actual feeling of the cleaning effect in the oral cavity. The oral composition comprises the following components (A) and (B): (A) an N-acylamino acid or a salt thereof in an amount of 0.005 mass % or more and 0.3 mass % or less; and (B) pyrophosphoric acid or a salt thereof in an amount of 0.005 mass % or more and 0.5 mass % or less, in which a mass ratio ((B)/(A)) of the component (B) to the component (A) is 0.05 or more and 40 or less and a total content of the component (A) and the component (B) is 0.01 mass % or more and 0.6 mass % or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Takuya Saito, Yoshitaka Yano, Mika Nagayama, Misato Honda
  • Multicomponent oral care composition
    Patent number: 9211240
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a multicomponent oral health care composition, comprising a source of a fluoride ion, a source of a calcium ion, a source of a phosphate ion, and stabilized chlorine dioxide, that can be used as a toothpaste, oral spray or a mouth wash/oral rinse formulation. The different components in the composition act synergistically together to clean the teeth and mucous membranes of an oral cavity of a subject, perfuming them or protecting them in order to keep them in good condition, change their appearance or correct unpleasant odors. They achieve this by inhibiting caries, promoting teeth remineralization, and helping to alleviate dentine hypersensitivity, gingivitis and periodontal disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Periproducts LTD
    Inventors: Robert Hill, Alan J Collings, Ian Baynes, David G Gillam
  • Systems and methods for fabricating a dental template
    Patent number: 9204942
    Abstract: A dental template to position an object on a patient's tooth includes digitizing the patient's tooth; adding virtual objects to predetermined locations on the digitized tooth; and fabricating the dental template to locate the object on the patient's tooth. The template can be used for etching or for positioning brackets on teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Align Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Loc X. Phan, Peter G. Knopp, Eric E. Kuo, Amir Abolfathi, Huafeng Wen
  • Multicomponent glasses for use in personal care products
    Patent number: 9198842
    Abstract: The present invention relates to multicomponent glasses and their use in powdered form as an additive in personal care products such as toothpastes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: Repregen Limited
    Inventor: Matthew O'Donnell