Oxygen Or Chlorine Releasing Compound Containing Patents (Class 424/53)
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Patent number: 10603259Abstract: A dental bleaching device may include a flexible backing material, and a dental composition in contact with the flexible backing material. The dental composition may include a thickening agent and a peroxide bleaching agent. The dental composition may be a gelatinous compound having physical deformation properties that allow the dental composition to bend and conform to a shape of a container into which the dental composition is placed, but the dental composition will not merge into a second piece of the dental composition when placed in contact with the second piece. The dental composition will not crack or break when the dental bleaching device is flexed.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2017Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: CAO Group, IncInventor: Steven D. Jensen
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Patent number: 10583033Abstract: A method and system of reducing the likelihood of an inflammatory disease developing by providing a mucosal adhesive strip to a subject, with the strip provided with at least one of a plurality of agents effective to hinder the growth of spirochetes bacteria in a subject's oral cavity. In certain embodiments, an effective amount of Prevotella intermedia is provided to decrease the incidence of periodontitis and to reduce the progression of Alzheimer's disease. In still other embodiments, the likelihood that a subject will suffer from Alzheimer's disease is reduced by administering via local gingival application to a subject that has been diagnosed with periodontitis an effective amount of an antibiotic effective to kill spirochetes bacteria residing on the subgingival tooth area of the subject.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2018Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Inventors: Katherine Rose Kovarik, Joseph E. Kovarik
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Patent number: 10548826Abstract: An oral care composition, including a non-aqueous dispersant and a fatty acid structure-building agent.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2017Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Shaotang Yuan, Guofeng Xu, Robert Dicosimo, Sharon Haynie
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Patent number: 10543154Abstract: An oral care composition, including a non-aqueous dispersant and an amphiphilic copolymer structure-building agent.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2017Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Shaotang Yuan, Guofeng Xu, Robert Dicosimo, Sharon Haynie
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Patent number: 10507171Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising (i) a peroxide whitening agent comprising a whitening complex of crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone complexed with hydrogen peroxide, (ii) sodium acid pyrophosphate (Na2H2P2O7) in an amount of from 0.05 wt % to 5 wt % based on the weight of the composition, and (iii) less than 3 wt % water based on the weight of the composition.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2018Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Michael Prencipe, Prakasarao Mandadi, Olivier Garot
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Patent number: 10500138Abstract: Described herein are dental treatment compositions, more particularly, a dental varnish composition useful in effective fluoridation, enhancement of remineralization the tooth enamel, and hypersensitivity through occlusion of dentine tubule. The dental varnish composition includes a hydrogel system and at least one fluoride source, wherein the dental varnish is water soluble. The hydrogel system includes at least one polyphenol having at least one phenol group, at least one polymer, and a metal ion. Described herein are also methods of making such dental varnish composition.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.Inventors: Amit Jha, Thomas C. Simonton
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Patent number: 10501644Abstract: Reactive compositions are provided, having biocidal and chemical decontamination/neutralization properties, comprising a hygroscopic polymer and an active, which are useful in a variety of commercial, healthcare and military applications and a wide variety of contaminants, including without limitation chemical and biological warfare agents. The reactive compositions are renewable or rechargeable after use by exposure to an additional application of the active and do not require removal, disposal or replacement of the originally applied composition. Methods for preparing and applying the reactive compositions are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: AMERICAN STERILIZER COMPANYInventors: Herbert J. Kaiser, Miranda C. Shaver, Timothy Lee Giddens
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Patent number: 10460706Abstract: An integrated reed protection and storage system is provided. The system includes a controlled solution container. The system also includes a sponge material positionable within the container. Further, the system includes at least one reed holder positionable around the sponge material. Additionally, the system includes at least one reed, the at least one reed positionable on the at least one reed holder. The at least one reed is configured to contact a surface of the sponge material.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2018Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: MUSICALLY OVERJOYED, LLCInventor: James Baron
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Patent number: 10327468Abstract: A system and methods for imparting flavor in liquid filtration inhalation apparatus. The system comprises a liquid filtration inhalation apparatus with a liquid reservoir that receives at least one liquid and at least one tablet capable of effervescence. The tablet can contain flavoring, coloring, or fragrance that is mixed in with the liquid. A user heats plant material to cause smoke which is drawn into the reservoir, and through the liquid via inhalation.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Inventor: Sebastian Scholl
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Patent number: 10258546Abstract: Described herein are tooth whitening strips comprising a hydratable adhesive film with a first side and a second side, the first side having a granular bleaching ingredient attached thereto in an amount effective to whiten teeth, together with methods of making and using the same.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2011Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Thomas Boyd, Guofeng Xu, Richard Adams, Robert Pierce, Steven Miller, David Viscio
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Patent number: 10201563Abstract: The present application discloses a method for treating acute and chronic sinusitis, and in particular, severe chronic sinusitis by exposing affected tissue of the sinus and contiguous tissue in the, nasal cavity and greater oral cavity to effective amounts of chlorine dioxide as a bioactive agent. Compositions and methods of treatment are disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2015Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: SINOX PHARMA, INC.Inventor: Howard M. Alliger
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Patent number: 10172769Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for whitening teeth. The method for whitening teeth according to the present invention can promote the whitening activity of a tooth whitening agent and increase the degree of permeation of the whitening agent into the teeth, thereby obtaining an excellent whitening effect. Therefore, an excellent whitening effect can be obtained despite the use of low-concentration peroxide, compared with the use of high-concentration peroxide.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2016Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: Quorum Bio Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jae Hyun Sim, Bong Kyu Choi, Yu Jung Choi, Hyung Kil Choi
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Patent number: 10149804Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions 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.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2017Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Lin Fei, Prakasarao Mandadi, Suman Chopra, Michael Prencipe
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Patent number: 10143764Abstract: A freshening composition is provided. The composition includes at least one particle, and an aqueous carrier. The composition includes a polysaccharide system having a first polysaccharide and a second polysaccharide. The first polysaccharide is xanthan gum and the second polysaccharide is selected from the group consisting of konjac gum, locust bean gum, and combinations thereof. The composition may include an unencapsulated perfume.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2017Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Matthew Lawrence Lynch, Carla Jean Colina, Steven Anthony Horenziak, Brandon Philip Illie, Yonas Gizaw, Yiping Sun
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Patent number: 10112831Abstract: A method of producing chlorine dioxide involves generating chlorine dioxide gas by deforming a container body of a chlorine dioxide generator which is deformable in response to application of a force to the container body from outside of the container body. The deforming of the container body causes an enclosure contained in the cylinder body to be broken to bring an aqueous chlorite solution into contact with a solid acidic composition to generate chlorine dioxide gas that is discharged via a gas discharge port of the container body to outside of the container body. The method additionally involves submerging in water at least the gas discharge port of the container body during the generation of the chlorine dioxide gas to dissolve the chlorine dioxide gas discharged via the gas discharge port in the water.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2016Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: TAIKO PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Fumihiro Ozawa, Shigeo Asada, Koichi Nakahara, Kazuhiko Taguchi
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Patent number: 10098829Abstract: A dentifrice composition having a low water phase comprising effective amounts of polyphosphate and ionic active ingredients. The composition comprises a source of metal ions, an inorganic phosphate salt having four or more phosphorus atoms and a cross-linked polyvinylpyrrolidone thickening agent in a single phase. Preferred metal ions are stannous, copper and zinc, in particular from zinc citrate and stannous fluoride.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2011Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Steven Fisher, Lynette Zaidel, Michael Prencipe
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Patent number: 10076660Abstract: A cosmetic and/or therapeutic treatment of tissue, such as tooth, is disclosed that effects, for instance, whitening and tissue re-building through mineralization. Further, a method of performing iontophoresis utilizing an aqueous composition of a remineralizing agent to achieve mineralization is disclosed, as well as a kit for performing the mineralization or remineralization.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2016Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: Reminova, Ltd.Inventors: Nigel Pitts, Christopher Longbottom, Joseph Crayston, Dmitri Grinev, Iain McEwing Young
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Patent number: 10076476Abstract: Provided is an oral care composition comprising a peroxide source, a polyhydric alcohol and a surfactant system having an HLB value of from 4 to 13, wherein the combined amount of the polyhydric alcohol and the surfactant system is from 60 weight % to 95 weight % by total weight of the composition, and wherein the weight ratio of the polyhydric alcohol to the surfactant system is from 9:1 to 1:4. The composition is resistant to peroxide decomposition.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2015Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Lin Fei, Suman Chopra
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Patent number: 10064802Abstract: An oral composition and a method of delivering an oral composition to a dental structure are described. The oral composition can include a solvent; an acidic copolymer having acidic acrylate monomeric units, acidic methacrylate monomeric units, or a combination thereof; a neutral copolymer having neutral acrylate monomeric units, neutral methacrylate monomeric units, or a combination thereof; and optionally an active agent. The acidic and neutral copolymers can be dissolved in the oral composition and the oral composition can form a film on a surface when contacted with an aqueous solution.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2014Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Yizhong Wang, Joel D. Oxman, Paul R. Klaiber, Jie J. Liu, Joanne A. Fitch, Tiffany T. Ton, Reinhold Hecht
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Patent number: 10058492Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a composition for delivery of a bleaching agent to an oral cavity. The composition is stable to environmental storage conditions, but upon subjection to highly aqueous conditions, releases the bleaching agent for use.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2014Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventor: Kinjalbahen Joshi
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Patent number: 10052270Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising (i) a peroxide whitening agent comprising a whitening complex of crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone complexed with hydrogen peroxide, (ii) sodium acid pyrophosphate (Na2H2P2O7) in an amount of from 0.05 wt % to 5 wt % based on the weight of the composition, and (iii) less than 3 wt % water based on the weight of the composition.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2012Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Michael Prencipe, Prakasarao Mandadi, Olivier Garot
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Patent number: 10017650Abstract: Reactive compositions are provided, having biocidal and chemical decontamination/neutralization properties, comprising a hygroscopic polymer and an active, which are useful in a variety of commercial, healthcare and military applications and a wide variety of contaminants, including without limitation chemical and biological warfare agents. The reactive compositions are renewable or rechargeable after use by exposure to an additional application of the active and do not require removal, disposal or replacement of the originally applied composition. Methods for preparing and applying the reactive compositions are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2016Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: AMERICAN STERILIZER COMPANYInventors: Herbert J. Kaiser, Miranda C. Shaver, Timothy Lee Giddens
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Patent number: 10010568Abstract: A method and system of reducing the likelihood of an inflammatory disease developing by providing a mucosal adhesive strip to a subject, with the strip provided with at least one of a plurality of agents effective to hinder the growth of spirochetes bacteria in a subject's oral cavity. In certain embodiments, an effective amount of Prevotella intermedia is provided to decrease the incidence of periodontitis and to reduce the progression of Alzheimer's disease. In still other embodiments, the likelihood that a subject will suffer from Alzheimer's disease is reduced by administering via local gingival application to a subject that has been diagnosed with periodontitis an effective amount of an antibiotic effective to kill spirochetes bacteria residing on the subgingival tooth area of the subject.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2016Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Inventors: Katherine Rose Kovarik, Joseph E. Kovarik
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Patent number: 9999585Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising (i) a whitening complex comprising crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone complexed with hydrogen peroxide, and (ii) a hydrogen peroxide stabilizing agent comprising a clay comprising a lithium magnesium silicate or a sodium magnesium silicate, or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2012Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Lin Fei, Prakasarao Mandadi, Suman Chopra
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Patent number: 9877911Abstract: The invention provides a non-aqueous oral care composition with a liquid continuous phase comprising a thickening agent, a humectant, and one or more liquid polyethylene glycols having a melting point below 25° C., in which the liquid continuous phase is structured with crystals of one or more solid polyethylene glycols having a melting point of 25° C. or above. The rheological behavior of the composition of the invention corresponds well with the characteristic rheological behavior of typical aqueous dentifrice formulations.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2011Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Brian Joseph Groves, Philip Christopher Waterfield
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Patent number: 9827174Abstract: A formulation starts as a gel and transforms into a foam under influence of light and heat to expand out into the oral cavity of a user for advantageous health benefits. A closed system mouthpiece includes light and heat generation to activate the formulation to increase its volume. Application of heat above a threshold temperature causes the gel to transform into foam and expand out of the mouthpiece and into the oral cavity. With the foam so dispersed within the oral cavity, activation of a light source embedded within the mouthpiece enhances the bacteria killing properties of the now foam material. The foam spreads onto the tongue of the user as well and acts to kill any damaging bacteria found there. As a result, the pH balance of the mouth is restored to a neutral level in the range of 6.75 to 7.25 or maintained at that pH level.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2017Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Inventors: Jonathan B. Levine, Robert E. Theroux, Howard Matthews, Jordan Goncalves
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Patent number: 9801916Abstract: Antiseptic pharmaceutical composition useful for the treatment of painful lesions in oral mucosa, ulcerative and inflammatory lesions of different origin and the treatment and/or prevention of oral mucositis and stomatitis.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2013Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Inventor: Tomás Bernardo Galvan Gonzalez
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Patent number: 9782338Abstract: A dental bleaching composition comprises a dental bleaching agent and a polyvinylpyrrolidone thickening agent. The bleaching composition may include a liquid component, flavoring agents, a basic substance and desensitizing agents, as desired. Polyvinylpyrrolidone avoids acid etching and chelation of teeth that were problematic in bleaches using carbomer as a thickener. A delivery system for delivering the bleaching composition comprises the aforementioned dental bleaching composition in combination with a moisture-resistant barrier layer such as a dental tray or a flexible strip of material.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2016Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Ultradent Products, Inc.Inventor: Tianming Chen
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Patent number: 9775790Abstract: A tooth whitening method applies a light transmitting oxidizing composition to teeth in an oral cavity, after which a hand-held LED light source with a light transmitting lens and a cup forming a chamber having an open end is moved over the teeth so that the cup distributes the oxidizing composition while the teeth are exposed to light transmitted through the lens. This not only ensures intimate contact of the teeth with the oxidizing composition, but also maintains a more or less constant spacing between the light source and the tooth surfaces for optimum results. A sealant is then applied to the teeth to resist moisture contamination of the oxidizing composition.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2014Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: Oraceutical LLCInventor: R. Eric Montgomery
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Patent number: 9717661Abstract: Methods 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 separately 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: GrantFiled: October 14, 2015Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Ultradent Products, Inc.Inventors: Dan E. Fischer, Peter M. Allred
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Patent number: 9717665Abstract: Desensitizing oral care composition useful for treating dentinal hypersensitivity, comprising potassium oxalate and methods of use thereof. Delivery systems including a strip of material and such oral care compositions for the treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity and methods of use thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2014Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Paul Albert Sagel, Lan Ngoc Nguyen, Adam Michael Tunis
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Patent number: 9682256Abstract: The invention relates to methods of making films having active ingredients. A film that is substantially free of active ingredient is introduced into a medium comprising an active ingredient. At least a portion of the active ingredient is transferred from the medium to the film. The films can be used in a variety of applications, including oral care, personal care, cleansing and/or home care compositions.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2006Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Thomas J. Boyd, Rensl Dillon, Jeffrey M. Miller, David B. Viscio, Abdul Gaffar
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Patent number: 9662284Abstract: Compositions and methods for whitening the teeth of a patient or subject include the application of at least one tooth whitening composition having a viscosity of at least 100 centipoise to the surface of a stained tooth, accompanied by the application of a sealant composition that forms protective film or coating on the tooth surface to resist moisture contamination of the oxidizing composition. The whitening procedure can be further enhanced by removal of acquired pellicle from the tooth surface prior to application of oxidizing and sealant compositions. The novel procedure allows for a high degree of tooth whitening by protecting the oxidizing composition while it is in contact with the tooth surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2015Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Oraceutical LLCInventor: R. Eric Montgomery
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Patent number: 9642780Abstract: The present invention relates to a kit of parts for detection and removal of carious dentin tissue comprising: (i) one or more compounds being a hydrazine derivative, and (ii) means for chemical treatment of carious dentin tissue. Further, the invention concerns a preparation containing an active, caries-dissolving two-component liquid in the form of a first active, caries-dissolving component and a second component which reduces the aggressiveness of the active component to mucous membranes, a viscosity increasing substance and one or more compounds being a hydrazine derivative. The hydrazine derivative labels carious dentin tissue selectively and substantially irreversibly in the presence of healthy dentin tissue, which is useful in the context of caries removal.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2012Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: RLS Global ABInventors: Ulrica Almhöjd, Åke Nilsson
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Patent number: 9622962Abstract: This invention relates to a dual phase mouthwash comprising a hydrophilic phase, a hydrophobic phase, and a hydrotrope, wherein the hydrophilic phase comprises an effective amount of a preservative selected from methylisothiazolinone, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, and combinations thereof, as well as to methods of using and of making such compositions.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2010Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Catherine Lewus, Gregory Szewczyk, Sarita Mello, Kimdra Smith-Webster, Jason Nesta, Rensl Dillon, Evangelia S. Arvanitidou, Christine Cuiule
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Patent number: 9554976Abstract: A tooth whitening product is provided. The tooth whitening product has a backing layer and a tooth whitening composition. The tooth whitening composition includes first and second water soluble polymers, water, and a tooth whitening agent, wherein the first water soluble polymer is polyethelene oxide and the second water soluble polymer is polyvinyl alcohol.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2013Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Paul Albert Sagel, Lan Ngoc Nguyen, Randy Purnell Washington
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Patent number: 9408788Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 4, 2015Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Periproducts LtdInventors: Robert Hill, Alan J. Collings, Ian Baynes, David G. Gillam
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Patent number: 9393184Abstract: An antimicrobial oxychlorine oral rinse composition for preventing and treating oral malodor and diseases, tooth decay with improved palatability and tissue compatibility, includes an aqueous chlorine dioxide and chlorite ion solution with the chlorite ion predominating in the multiple oxychlorine rinse composition. A method for preparing such antimicrobial oxychlorine oral rinse composition comprising 3 ppm to about 200 ppm of chlorine dioxide, by first preparing an aqueous solution with about 7 to 400 ppm of chlorite ion; then an aqueous acidifying agent concentrate which, upon introduction to the chlorite solution, reduces its pH to about 4.5 to 6.0; then a second aqueous buffer-producing oxidant combination concentrate. The first acidifying agent concentrate is added to the chlorite ion solution and the second aqueous buffer-producing oxidant combination concentrate is added to the acidified chlorite ion solution, producing an antimicrobial oxychlorine oral rinse composition at about 5.0 to 6.8 pH.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2014Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: ProFresh Properties Inc.Inventors: Robert D. Kross, Nicholas D. Mulder
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Patent number: 9308399Abstract: A tooth whitening composition for whitening a surface of a tooth, the composition comprising a mixture of a whitening agent comprising an aqueous peroxide, a hydrophobic polymer carrier for adhering the tooth whitening composition to a tooth surface and at least one adhesion enhancing agent.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2010Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Lynette Zaidel, Suman Chopra, Michael Prencipe, Prakasarao Mandadi
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Patent number: 9248009Abstract: A kit having a) a cleaning device, the cleaning device (1) including an elongated base member (2) formed of at least two wires (3) being twisted with each other, and a plurality of bristles (4) fixed between the twisted wires (3) and extending away from the twisted wires (3), whereby the bristles (4) are positioned in a cleaning section (5) at a first end (6) of the base member (2); wherein the bristles (4) consist of titanium or a titanium alloy; and b) a container having a composition including ethylene diaminotetraacetic acid (EDTA) is disclosed. A method for cleaning and/or debriding and/or conditioning a biological mineralized surface and/or a biological soft tissue surface and/or a dental implant is also disclosed. Additionally, there is disclosed a method for preventing and/or treating a condition in a patient in need of such treatment.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2010Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: Straumann Holding AGInventors: Daniel Fehr, Roland Herzog, S. Petter Lyngstadaas, Johan Caspar Wohlfahrt
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Patent number: 9187722Abstract: Compositions and apparatus are provided for controlling a release of a cleaning agent with silica particles. Silica particles disposed within the gel composition and are configured to at least partially dissolve in an alkaline environment. Further, an active cleaning agent sorbed by the silica particles is configured to be released from the silica particles upon partial dissolution of the silica particles.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2013Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventors: Tasha Zander, Travis T. Yarlagadda
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Patent number: 9149550Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable, aqueous freshener composition for the reduction or elimination of malodors in air and on fabrics. The composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 3.0% by weight, hydrogen peroxide as a malodor oxidant; an effective level of undecylenic acid (and/or derivative thereof) as a malodor absorber preblended with a fragrance; a surfactant to solubilize the fragrance/malodor absorber blend; an acid based stabilizer in a range from about 0.008% to about 0.60% by weight; an optional pH buffer; and an aqueous carrier. The composition can be delivered via a spray dispenser for treatment of indoor air and fabrics. The composition has a pH of less than about 6 and does not contain ingredients known to soil, stain or damage fabrics. When applied as a fine mist, the composition delivers effective control of a broad range of malodors, while remaining imperceptible on surfaces when dry.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2012Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: Innovasource, LLCInventors: Sandra N. Porter, Glenn F. Cueman
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Patent number: 9138428Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 5, 2011Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: The Research Foundation For The State University of New YorkInventors: Marvin Cohen, Susanne Cohen, Robert G. Flynn
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Patent number: 9138387Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide an oral composition, which can remove tooth stain effectively. The object of the present invention is also to provide an oral composition, which scarcely damages teeth and gums and can be easily applied. An oral composition for removing tooth stain, which comprises 3.5 to 30% by weight of peroxide and 5 to 20% by weight of phosphate polymer (in particular, ultraphosphate having an average chain length of phosphoric acid polymerization of 10 to 30).Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2014Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: Regenetiss, Inc.Inventors: Toshikazu Shiba, Yumi Kawazoe, Shinichi Kato
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Patent number: 9126058Abstract: A mouthwash composition comprises water and a modified polyglutamic acid composed of a plurality of segment A and a plurality of segment B randomly arranged, in which, the segment A has a formula I: The segment B has a formula II: wherein X=H, Na, K, NH4, ½Ca, or ½Mg, and Y=Cl, Br, or I. The modified polyglutamic acid in the mouthwash composition is 0.1-5 wt %. The mouthwash composition in the present invention can eliminate bad breath, and also has antibacterial properties, so it can suppress the formation of dental plaque and is effective in preventing periodontal disease.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2014Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: FAR EASTERN NEW CENTURY CORPORATIONInventors: Yong-Yi Wu, Chun-Yi Li, Chih-Ta Lee
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Patent number: 9119795Abstract: The present invention relates to a tooth bleaching preparation comprising an adduct formulated from starting materials comprising peroxide, urea and an alkali metal polyphosphate, the adduct being provided in the preparation in aqueous conditions and the preparation having a pH in aqueous solution which rises on dilution of the solution.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2014Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: SMT Research LimitedInventors: Christopher Todd, Sylvia Trimble
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Patent number: 9090808Abstract: Abrasive materials for use in abrasive jet systems and associated materials, apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed. An abrasive material configured in accordance with a particular embodiment includes abrasive particles individually including an abrasive core and a fluid-repelling coating. The individual abrasive cores can be monolithic and have outer surfaces. The individual fluid-repelling coatings can include an amide wax and/or other suitable materials and can extend around at least about 95% of the outer surfaces of the corresponding abrasive cores. An average sieve diameter of the abrasive particles can be from about 5 microns to about 35 microns.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: OMAX CorporationInventors: Peter H.-T. Liu, Kevin A. Hay
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Patent number: 9040025Abstract: This invention relates to a composition useful as a dentifrice comprising a surfactant agent consisting essentially of monoalkyl and dialkyl phosphate esters, wherein the ratio of monoesters to diesters is greater than 1, and optionally an abrasive agent consisting essentially of siliceous materials.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2009Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: RHODIA OPERATIONSInventors: Robert Lee Reierson, Todd William Domke
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Publication number: 20150139919Abstract: A composition is provided, wherein the composition comprises a water-swellable, water-insoluble polymer, a blend of a hydrophilic polymer and a complementary oligomer capable of hydrogen bonding to the hydrophilic polymer, and a whitening agent, preferably a peroxide. The composition finds utility as a tooth whitening composition and is applied to the teeth in need of whitening, and then removed when the degree of whitening has been achieved. In certain embodiments, the composition is translucent. Methods for preparing and using the compositions are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Parminder Singh, Gary W. Cleary, Sri Mudumba, Mikhail M. Feldstein, Danir F. Bayramov
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Publication number: 20150125405Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods relating to oral care compositions with improved taste. One such method includes providing an oral care composition comprising a metal salt, a peroxide, an antimicrobial agent, a bad breath reduction agent, a surfactant, or a combination thereof and adding to the oral care composition a TRPV1 activator and/or vanitrope.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2015Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: John Christian Haught, Koti Tatachar Sreekrishna, Yakang Lin, Lowell Alan Sanker