Fluorine Or Fluorine Compound Containing Patents (Class 424/52)
  • Patent number: 10391047
    Abstract: The present invention provides an oral care composition comprising: (a) a metal salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid; (b) at least one fluoride ion source; and (c) at least one a-hydroxy acid or salt thereof; wherein the composition is a mouthwash or a mouthrinse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Ruth Hinrichs, Stephanie Jakumeit, Turan Matur
  • Patent number: 10299998
    Abstract: Provided is a single phase oral care composition having a whitening agent; a first abrasive selected from calcium pyrophosphate, calcium carbonate, and dicalcium phosphate; a second abrasive that may include sodium metaphosphate; an anticalculus agent; and a substantially anhydrous carrier that may include an ethylene oxide/propylene oxide copolymer. In the composition, a wt % of the second abrasive is equal to or greater than a wt % of the first abrasive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Lin Fei, Suman Chopra, Prakasarao Mandadi
  • Patent number: 10285919
    Abstract: An oral care composition comprising high water oral care compositions comprising an orally acceptable carrier, zinc phosphate, a first stannous ion source (i.e., stannous fluoride), and a second stannous ion source (i.e., stannous chloride). Methods and uses for this composition are also described throughout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Aarti Rege, Michael Prencipe
  • Patent number: 10285921
    Abstract: Dentifrice compositions with high water, a calcium-containing abrasive and polyethylene glycol have an alkaline pH and provide improved anti-plaque benefits with an alkaline pH.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: The Procter & Gable Company
    Inventors: Haijing Chen, Ross Strand, Donald James White, Jr., Hongmei Yang
  • Patent number: 10265370
    Abstract: Provided herein are stable lisinopril oral liquid formulations. Also provided herein are methods of using lisinopril oral liquid formulations for the treatment of certain diseases including hypertension, heart failure and acute myocardial infarction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Silvergate Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerold L. Mosher, David W. Miles
  • Patent number: 10258554
    Abstract: An oral care composition and method are described in which the composition is free of an anionic surfactant and a fluoride source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Michael Collins, Linh Fruge, Barbara Hepler, Kimdra Smith-Webster
  • Patent number: 10213369
    Abstract: An oral care composition containing a stannous ion source, a zinc ion source, a polyphosphate, and a thickening agent. The thickening agent contains polyvinylpyrrolidone, a polysaccharide gum and carboxymethyl cellulose. The compositions have excellent rheology properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Kavita Vemishetti, Linh Fruge, Michael Prencipe
  • Patent number: 10143633
    Abstract: A method of treating biofilm disease using a pH adjusted therapeutic rinse that comprises two parts that are separated and in amounts that upon mixing provide a single dose. The two parts together and then rinsing a patient's mouth with the single dose and expectorating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: DENTAL ALLIANCE HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventor: V. Kim Kutsch
  • Patent number: 10143707
    Abstract: A sol-gel bioactive glass precursor, method for making sol-gel glasses, resultant sol-gel bioactive glasses, and methods of use thereof, which include introducing Na2O into the glass network during the sol-gel process through the use of Na-ethoxide, NaCl, or sodium silicate rather than sodium nitrate. Medical and industrial uses of such glasses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: NOVABONE PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory J. Pomrink, Jipin Zhong, Zehra Tosun, Roy Layne Howell, Cecilia Cao
  • Patent number: 10111814
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a desensitizing toothpaste. Based on the total weight of the desensitizing toothpaste, the desensitizing toothpaste includes: from 5% to 40% by weight of DP-bioglass; from 1% to 5% by weight of thickening agents; from 25% to 35% by weight of humectant; and from 1% to 5% by weight of surfactant, wherein the DP-bioglass includes: 8.4% of Na2O, 40.6% of CaO, 39% of SiO2, and 12% of P2O5 based on the total weight of the DP-bioglass. With the implementation of the present invention, the indication of dentin hypersensitivity can be greatly relieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: NATIONAL TAIPEI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Feng-Huei Lin, Chun-Pin Lin, Chia-Ming Chang, Tzu-Piao Tang, Chung-King Hsu, Hsu-Wei Fang, Hsuan-Yu Chen
  • Patent number: 10092779
    Abstract: Oral care compositions comprising a capsules comprising flavoring and/or one or more active ingredients, and/or flavours, said capsules distributed in an orally acceptable vehicle or carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Jose Eder Fontana, Edilberto Lemos, Henrique Jorge Sousa Sales, Marcia Pereira
  • Patent number: 10064794
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a tooth whitening oral care composition, the use of abrasives in such an oral care composition, a method of polishing tooth enamel, and an oral care kit comprising the oral care composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Yun Xu, Xiao Yi Huang, Yuan Hui Xie, Xiong Fei Qin
  • Patent number: 10039708
    Abstract: The present document describes an oral care composition comprising a cuttlefish bone powder, comprising particles having more than 95% (w/w) calcium carbonate content, and a particle size of from about 60 microns to about 75 microns, and a suitable carrier, and uses of said composition for oral hygiene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: VISIONATUROLAB INC.
    Inventors: Ousseynou Dieye, Cheikh Ndiaye Ndime
  • Patent number: 10039800
    Abstract: Provided herein are stable lisinopril oral liquid formulations. Also provided herein are methods of using lisinopril oral liquid formulations for the treatment of certain diseases including hypertension, heart failure and acute myocardial infarction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: SILVERGATE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Gerold L. Mosher, David W. Miles
  • Patent number: 9962322
    Abstract: An oral care composition containing a stannous ion source, a zinc ion source, a polyphosphate, and a thickening agent. The thickening agent contains polyvinylpyrrolidone, a polysaccharide gum and carboxymethyl cellulose. The compositions have excellent rheology properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Kavita Vemishetti, Linh Fruge, Michael Prencipe
  • Patent number: 9927422
    Abstract: A method and device for visually recording hydraulic conductance through a sectioned piece of dentin; and which can be used to measure the effectiveness of treatments to reduce the permeability of dentin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
    Inventors: Phillip Asa Drake, Tiffany Celeste Hare, John Patrick Herlinger, Richard Craig Maupin
  • Patent number: 9918920
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dentifrice composition which removes a fine stain and a stain adhering to the surface of teeth sufficiently, enhances the whitening effect on teeth and the gloss-imparting effect on teeth, also increases the amount of fluorine adsorption to teeth, and decreases the feeling of astringency. The oral composition of the present invention comprises the following component (A): phytic acid or an alkali metal salt thereof in an amount of 0.04% by mass or more and 1% by mass or less in terms of phytic acid; and component (B): monofluorophosphoric acid or an alkali metal salt thereof in an amount of 500 ppm or more and 1500 ppm or less in terms of fluorine atoms, wherein a mass ratio of the component (A) to the component (B), ((A)/(B)), is 0.1 or more and 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: KAO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sei Tsutsui, Atsushi Yamagishi, Yoshiyuki Eshita
  • Patent number: 9901755
    Abstract: Provided is a formulation for oral teeth, which includes a plurality of calcium ion carriers and a plurality of calcium-containing particulates. The particulates are carried by the calcium ion carriers, such that the formulation can prevent or rapidly treat dentin-associated symptoms or diseases, while providing a prolonged prophylactic or therapeutic effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Sancastle Worldwide Corporation
    Inventors: Chun-Pin Lin, Hong-Ping Lin, Wei-Yen Yeh
  • Patent number: 9884008
    Abstract: Provided are dental cleaning compositions, methods of using and methods of using such compositions which minimize gum damage in the oral cavity. In one form, the dental cleaning composition includes a substantially stoichiometric ratio of one or more oxidizing agents to one or more reducing agents in one or more one or more orally acceptable carriers; where the substantially stoichiometric ratio of one or more oxidizing agents to one or more reducing agents is sufficient to neutralize the oxidizing agent in a subject oral cavity; and where the one or more oxidizing agents and one or more reducing agents are either co-dispensed or sequentially dispensed in the subject oral cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: JR CHEM, LLC
    Inventor: Jose E Ramirez
  • Patent number: 9877930
    Abstract: Topical, UBIQUINOL, adjunctive, supplement compositions, containing amorphous calcium phosphate fluoride (ACPF), useful in: reducing oxidative stress, relieving oral discomfort and dry mouth, and remineralizing hydroxyapatite; comprising: UBIQUINOL in an aqueous-free emulsion that also contains: a stabilizing composition for UBIQUINOL, spilanthes extract, a trans-oral mucosal, absorption facilitator and ACPF; wherein: the emulsion forms a mucoadhesive gel in the presence of saliva that undergoes gradual saliva dissolution effecting passive diffusion of the UBIQUINOL supplement and the spilanthes extract into the oral mucosa, and remineralizing of tooth surfaces with ACPF; resulting in: adjunctively increasing UBIQUINOL levels, reducing oxidative stress, regulating immune response, relieving oral discomfort and dry mouth, and remineralizing tooth surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Premier Dental Products Company
    Inventors: William A. McHale, Dale G. Brown
  • Patent number: 9744108
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for reducing, treating or preventing dental erosion in a patient in need of such treatment, the methods and compositions comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of an alkalinizing agent and a re-mineralizing agent to the teeth. Dental erosion is a significant oral health problem that affects millions of individuals around the world. Erosive tooth wear can cause significant tooth damage compromising the esthetics and function of teeth, requiring extensive dental treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: University of Tennessee Research Foundation
    Inventors: Mojdeh Dehghan, Daranee Versluis-Tantbirojn
  • Patent number: 9724280
    Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions (for tooth whitening) comprising a thickening system comprising a first thickening agent and a second thickening agent, wherein the first thickening agent comprises greater than 15 wt % of the mixture of the first and second thickening agents in the thickening system. The compositions comprise crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone complexed with hydrogen peroxide with a thickening system comprising silica and crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Lin Fei, Prakasarao Mandadi, Suman Chopra, Michael Prencipe
  • Patent number: 9724542
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Premier Dental Products Company
    Inventors: William A. McHale, Dale G. Brown
  • Patent number: 9676976
    Abstract: An oxygen-barrier film and an adhesive used therefor. Provided are an adhesive, which can be used for packaging foodstuffs and contains mainly a polyester having excellent oxygen-barrier properties, and an oxygen-barrier film that uses the adhesive. The oxygen-barrier film is prepared using an adhesive that includes: an amorphous polyester polyol, which is obtained by polycondensation of a polyvalent carboxylic acid component including at least one type of ortho-oriented aromatic dicarboxylic acid or anhydride thereof, and a polyhydric alcohol including at least one compound selected from the group consisting of ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, neopentyl glycol and cyclohexanedimethanol, and a curing agent capable of reacting with the amorphous polyester polyol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: DIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Takeda, Keiichi Ozono, Michiya Nakashima, Yoshinori Kanagawa
  • Patent number: 9668945
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for mineralizing a dental surface or subsurface including providing a composition including stabilized ACP and a source of fluoride ions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
    Inventor: Eric Charles Reynolds
  • Patent number: 9662294
    Abstract: A non-fluoride containing toothpaste enriched with at least one dietary supplement. The non-fluoride containing toothpaste comprising a dentally acceptable oral vehicle containing a sufficient amount of thickening agent to impart a pasty consistency; and at least one dietary supplement wherein a serving size portion of the non-fluoride containing toothpaste contains more than about 2 percent of the reference daily intake (RDI) of the dietary supplement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Golden Products LLC
    Inventor: Bruce Alan Golden
  • Patent number: 9656102
    Abstract: A non-adhering oral tape, film or strip home oral care composition includes a cleansing effective amount of a teeth cleaning agent and a fluoridating effective amount of a fluoridating agent; to methods of forming or using these non-adhering oral tapes, films or strips, and particularly to non-adhering oral tapes, films or strips containing precise dosage amounts of fluoride. Precision fluoride dosage can help mitigate the inherent problems of fluoride over dosage associated with standard dentifrice formulations. The present disclosure is also directed to kits for home use containing these non-adhering oral tapes, films or strips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Inventors: Rita Vaccaro, Babak Ghalili, George E Anastassov
  • Patent number: 9636284
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to oral care compositions, and more specifically to oral care compositions suitable for cleaning the oral cavity. Methods of use are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.
    Inventors: Lauren Vierling, Dexter M. Williams, Saroja Narasimhan, E. Eric Engelman, Joseph J. LiBrizzi
  • Patent number: 9616008
    Abstract: An anti-microbial composition, comprising a chelator (such as EDTA and its salts), and a transport enhancer (such as Methyl Sufonyl Methane; MSM) is provided. Together, the combination of the two substances unexpectedly and beneficially inhibits bacterial or fungal biofilms when administered to an area of microbial infection. Preferred formulations include spray, lotion, solution, gel, cream, ointment, soap, deodorant, surgical rinse, or dental rinse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: LIVIONEX, Inc.
    Inventors: Rajiv Bhushan, Jerry Gin, Amit Goswamy
  • Patent number: 9585385
    Abstract: A copper complex titanium oxide dispersion liquid includes: titanium oxide particles; and 0.1 to 20 parts by mass of cuprous oxide particles per 100 parts by mass of the titanium oxide particles. The dispersion liquid further includes: 5 to 100 parts by mass of phosphate ester-based anionic surfactant per 100 parts by mass of the titanium oxide particles and the cuprous oxide particles combined; and 300 to 2000 parts by mass of an organic solvent per 100 parts by mass of the titanium oxide particles and the cuprous oxide particles combined. The titanium oxide particles and the cuprous oxide particles have an average primary particle diameter of 2 nm to 80 nm and have an average secondary particle diameter of 50 nm to 150 nm as measured by dynamic light scattering using cumulant analysis. Moreover, 10 or more parts by mass of the titanium oxide particles are contained in 100 parts by mass of non-volatile matter content of the copper complex titanium oxide dispersion liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takeshi Ueda, Daigo Yamashina, Kensaku Kinugawa
  • Patent number: 9554975
    Abstract: A dentifrice composition is described for combating dental erosion and/or tooth wear comprising a fluoride ion source and a silica dental abrasive, the dentifrice having a Relative Dentine Abrasivity (RDA) value from 20 to 60 and a pH in the range of 6.5 to 7.5 and being free of an orthophosphate buffer or a water soluble salt of a C10-18 alkyl sulfate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Craig Sinclair Newby, Mark Andrew Nisbet, Katherine Sarah Price
  • Patent number: 9549948
    Abstract: The invention relates to acid neutralizer technology, specifically involving a pure nano calcium powder and its preparation method, the nano calcium powder purity include the weight of the raw material: 3-7 parts pearl, 8-12 parts mother of pearl, 2-3 parts red coral, 20-30 parts oyster shell, clam shell 35-55 parts, Giant Clam 5-10 parts, pangolin shell 1-3 and 1-7 parts “ore” defined as limestone, cold water stone, and goose pipe rock. The preparation methods include cleaning, primary grinding, heat decomposition, rules grinding, nano grinding and mixing. Nano calcium pure powder of the present invention relates to the specific natural raw materials, and strict control of the nano calcium powder purity can provide human body absorption rates over 99%. The preparation method of the invention process is simple, convenient operation and control, stable quality, high yield, can be large-scale industrial production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Inventor: Tieh-Chun Tang
  • Patent number: 9522103
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising a fluoride ion source, a poly(propylene oxide)/poly(ethylene oxide) copolymer, and optionally a sparingly soluble acid; and methods of using and of making the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Andre Morgan, Marilou Joziak, Michael Prencipe
  • Patent number: 9452124
    Abstract: Oral care compositions comprising one or more active agents and hydroxypropyl cellulose, and that are liquid at or below room temperature and which form a two-phase cloudy system at body temperature. In certain embodiments the active agent is a mineralizing agent, an anti-caries agent, an anti-inflammatory agent, an antibacterial agent, an antifungal agent, an anti-malodour agent or a mixture thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Mark Ieuan Edwards, Simon King, Nisha Patel
  • Patent number: 9433569
    Abstract: A dental care product comprising carbonate-substituted fluoro-hydroxyapatite particles having the formula: Ca(10-z-y-m)ZnxSryMm(PO4)(6-z)(CO3)z(OH)2-wFw wherein M is selected from the group comprising Mg, Se, K and mixtures thereof; x is a number comprised between 0 and 0.02; y is a number comprised between 0.0010 and 0.015; m is a number between 0 and 0.5; z is a number comprised between 0.0010 and 0.010 and w is a number comprised between 0.000002 and 0.0001; wherein said fluoro-hydroxyapatite particles have a crystallinity degree CD comprised between 50 and 85%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Coswell S.p.A.
    Inventors: Paolo Gualandi, Andrea Gualandi, Jacopo Gualandi, Ismaela Foltran, Elisabetta Foresti, Marco Lelli, Marco Marchetti, Filippo Pierini, Norberto Roveri, Stefania Vecchiotti, Isidoro Giorgio Lesci
  • Patent number: 9408794
    Abstract: This invention relates to a mouthwash comprising an aqueous solution of an effective amount of a basic amino acid, in free or salt form together with an effective amount of a preservative selected from methylisothiazolinone (MIT), benzyl alcohol, phenoxyethanol, and combinations thereof; as well as to methods of using and of making such compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Catherine Lewus, Gregory Szewczyk, Sarita Mello, Kimdra Smith-Webster, Jason Nesta, Rensl Dillon, Evangelia S. Arvanitidou, Christine Cuiule
  • Patent number: 9358193
    Abstract: A tissue treatment composition comprising an effective amount of a nitric oxide, nitroxyl or nitrogen oxide composition for color effect of the tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Inventors: Martin S. Giniger, Matthew S. Spaid
  • Patent number: 9333154
    Abstract: An dual oral composition is provided having a first peroxide-containing component and a second bicarbonate-containing component having exceptional anti-plaque and antibacterial action with re-mineralization properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: M & O Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Ray O'Brien, Kimberlee U. Martin
  • Patent number: 9320692
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for forming, in an aqueous environment, a nanoaggregate of calcium fluoride and amorphous calcium phosphate-containing compound, such as amorphous calcium phosphate fluoride or amorphous calcium carbonate phosphate fluoride are described. The nanoaggregate (or nanocomposite) can release calcium, phosphate, and fluoride, and ultimately convert to the tooth mineral, fluorapatite. One method for forming such a nanoaggregate involves applying a non-aqueous (e.g., varnish-based) composition (e.g., a suspension), containing solid particles of water soluble salts of calcium, phosphate, and fluoride, to the aqueous environment of the mouth. This results in rapid solubilization of the salts, precipitation of the nanoaggregate, and tooth remineralization. Tooth fluoridation and remineralization may also be carried out by applying to the tooth a non-aqueous carrier containing the nanoaggregate. Whitening agents can also be added to these compositions and methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: ADA FOUNDATION
    Inventor: Ming S. Tung
  • Patent number: 9308158
    Abstract: It has been found that toothpastes containing balance amounts of calcium based abrasive, copolymer of vinylmethylether and maleic acid and clay have significantly better stability even at elevated temperature. It has also been determined that the selected combination allows for complete removal of or at least a significant reduction in thickening silica, with almost no adverse effect on rheology. Disclosed is a toothpaste composition comprising: (i) a calcium based abrasive; (ii) a copolymer of vinylmethyl ether and maleic acid; and (iii) a clay, wherein ratio of the calcium based abrasive to said copolymer of vinylmethyl ether and maleic acid is at least 1:0075 and ratio of said calcium based abrasive to said clay is at least 1:0.02.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Sembian Chandrasekaran, Meenakshi Iyer
  • Patent number: 9301906
    Abstract: Provided is a dentifrice composition which has excellent dental caries preventive effect by improving the uptake of fluoride ions into tooth enamel or dentin and improving acid resistance. A dentifrice composition comprising the following components (A), (B), (C) and (D): (A) from 0.002 to 5% by mass of a fluoride ion supplying compound in terms of fluorine, (B) from 25 to 65% by mass of a sugar alcohol, which is dissolved in an amount of 5 to 30 g in 100 g of an aqueous solution at 20° C., (C) from 10 to 25% by mass of water, and (D) from 0.1 to 1.2% by mass of a binder, wherein the mass ratio of the component (B) to the component (C), the mass ratio (B/C), is more than 1 and 6 or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Atsushi Yamagishi, Sei Tsutsui
  • Patent number: 9267227
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for an odor removal treatment system that includes a liquid oxidizing agent that includes a peroxide and water, a liquid buffering agent that includes a carbonate salt and water, and a cleaning device, wherein the liquid oxidizing agent is stored separately from the liquid buffering agent in a pre-application mode, and combinable with the liquid buffering agent to form a solution in an application mode just prior to applying the solution to a textile. The cleaning device may be a portable vacuum cleaning mechanism onboard a vehicle. The peroxide may be hydrogen peroxide and the solution may have a hydrogen peroxide weight percent of about 1.5%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Harris Research, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward E. Durrant
  • Patent number: 9233054
    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: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Richard P. Rusin, Sumita B. Mitra, Kevin M. Cummings
  • Patent number: 9226895
    Abstract: Methods and associated kits for use in selectively conditioning and remineralizing teeth. An exemplary method comprises the steps of applying a conditioning composition to one or more of a person's teeth, and applying a remineralizing composition to the person's teeth. The conditioning composition includes a conditioning agent, and the remineralizing composition includes a remineralizing agent comprising calcium ions and/or fluoride ions. The conditioning composition may be applied prior to or after application of the remineralizing composition. In one embodiment, both the conditioning composition and the remineralizing composition include different remineralizing ions (e.g., one including calcium, one including fluoride).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Ultradent Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Dan E. Fischer, Peter M. Allred
  • Patent number: 9192571
    Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous ophthalmic solution with an effective amount of ketorolac and carboxymethyl cellulose in an aqueous solution which provides increased visual acuity and wherein the concentration of carboxymethyl cellulose is selected to provide an increased absorption of ketorolac in the eye of a patient that is at least 130% greater than the absorption of a comparative aqueous ketorolac ophthalmic solution having the same concentration of ketorolac.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Eldon Q. Farnes, Mayssa Attar, Rhett M. Schiffman, Chin-Ming Chang, Richard S. Graham, Devin F. Welty
  • Patent number: 9180318
    Abstract: A single-phase oral care composition is described. The composition comprises both calcium and phosphate sources and is substantially free of water and is substantially free of generated calcium phosphate comprising compounds. The single-phase oral care composition is stable, maintains good viscosity characteristics and avoids the need for compartmentalized packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Yan Deng, Xiaoke Li, ZhiQing Zhang, GuoQing Zhao
  • Patent number: 9170205
    Abstract: An indicator kit for detecting the presence of a quaternary ammonium compound disinfectant is provided. The kit includes an indicator composition that includes an azo dye material and water; an extraction composition that includes water, and at least one of a C1-C7 alcohol or a glycol ether; and an acidic compound present in at least one of the indicator composition, the extraction composition, or an acidic developer solution packaged separately from the indicator composition and the extraction composition. A method of detecting a quaternary ammonium compound disinfectant on a surface is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Metrex Research, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Joseph Burns, Abhigyan Som, Walter Joseph Tulpinski
  • Patent number: 9138397
    Abstract: A composition 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 hydroxyapatite. The composition can contain from about 10% up to 90% of ascorbic acid without compromising the integrity of tooth enamel because hydroxyapatite will repair any damage to the enamel. The composition can the used as dental powder, toothpaste, mouthwash, mouth spray and chewing gum in order to cover a wide range of consumers in different settings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: DENTAL RESEARCH, INC.
    Inventors: Charles Leonhardt, John C. Busby
  • Patent number: 9139731
    Abstract: Disclosed are oral care compositions comprising selected surface-active organophosphate compounds and methods of use to provide protection of teeth from erosion caused by the action of chemicals, such as harsh abrasives and acids. The surface-active organophosphate compounds are substantive to teeth, the phosphate groups binding the calcium in teeth and thus preventing loss of calcium from dissolution when contacted with acids. The organophosphate compound may also deposit a protective surface coating that prevents contact of teeth with erosive challenges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Arif Ali Baig, Robert Vincent Faller, George Endel Deckner
  • Patent number: 9114097
    Abstract: A composition of natural toothpaste is provided which promotes the healthful effects of whitening teeth, freshening breath, sanitizing the mouth, and removing plaque and other buildup from enamel while avoiding risks associated with traditional artificial and/or synthetic ingredients. More particularly, coconut oil is provided to reduce bacteria in the mouth, whiten teeth, and freshen breath in combination with stevia and other ingredients as antioxidants, flavor enhancers, and/or anti-inflammatory agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Inventor: Babak Aminpour