Plant Extract Of Undetermined Constitution Patents (Class 424/58)
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Publication number: 20090185987Abstract: Disclosed herein is a herbal dental care composition comprising extracts of herbs Punica granatum, Acacia Arabica, Terminalia chebula, Terminalia bellerica, Emblica officinalis and Embelia ribes, optionally extract of Azadirachta indica and pharmaceutical acceptable excipients. Also disclosed are the methods of making the composition, formulating the same into different delivery systems and use thereof for preventing various dental diseases.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2008Publication date: July 23, 2009Applicant: HIMALAYA GLOBAL HOLDINGS LTD.Inventors: Shankar Kumar Mitra, Ramesh Suriyanarayanan, Uddagiri Venkanna Babu, Ekta Saxena
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Publication number: 20090175806Abstract: The present invention relates to a preservative or antimicrobial compositions with broad spectrum antimicrobial activity comprising low concentrations of essential oil (and/or one or more component thereof) and a botanical extract in synergistic combination with a fruit acid and alkanediol, and optionally a solvent. The compositions of the invention may be used in personal care products such as creams or soap products.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2009Publication date: July 9, 2009Inventors: Shanta Modak, Nayana Baiju, Lauserpina Caraos
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Publication number: 20090130032Abstract: This invention relates to a dental appliance cleanser which is a metastable emulsion comprising about 50-99% w/w of an aqueous phase, about 1-50% w/w of a water immiscible oily phase, the oily phase having a combination of a one or more immiscible oils and one or more flavor oils. The dental appliance cleanser is applied to the dental appliance, outside the wearer's mouth, in the form of an aerated foam.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2007Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventors: Kyle N. Brogden, Stanley J. Lech, Narcsh I. Mehta, Philip J. Oths
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Publication number: 20090123395Abstract: Flavor compositions which reduce or prevent dental cavities based on the use of flavor materials found to inhibit the production of acid by micro-organisms in the oral cavity, e.g. lactic acid production from glucose by Streptococcus mutans. The compositions include at least two flavor materials from group (a) and at least one flavor material from group (b). Representative group (a) flavors are decanol, nonanol and cinnamic aldehyde while typical group (b) flavors are nonanal, citral and peppermint oil of material origin.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: John Martin Behan, David Jonathan Bradshaw, Jonathan Richards, Michael John Munroe
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Publication number: 20090117059Abstract: Provided are compositions for delivery to an individual's mouth to provide immediate as well as long-lasting pain relief, particularly after tooth extraction or other dental procedure, which include clove, a clove extract or eugenol, and optionally a steroid and other additives including an antibiotic. Kits and systems for delivery of the composition to provide sustained pain relief are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2008Publication date: May 7, 2009Inventors: Bryan T. ORONSKY, Neil C. ORONSKY
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Publication number: 20090104128Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for reducing, inhibiting, and/or preventing denture sores, comprising a denture adhesive component and an effective amount of an anti-ulcer agent selected from the group consisting of Glycyrrhiza extract (GX), xylitol, and cobalamin. A denture wearer in need thereof applies the composition to the oral cavity and/or the denture prosthesis at a spot where a denture sore tends to form and thereafter secures the denture to the oral cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2008Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: Orahealth CorporationInventor: Jeffrey T. Haley
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Publication number: 20090060958Abstract: This invention relates to oral care composition, methods of use and methods of manufacture thereof in the form of a toothtape that can be used to brush or clean teeth and the oral cavity. Particularly, the invention relates to a non-traditional dentifrice that comes in the form of a tape that can, for example, adhere to the oral cavity and particularly the teeth and be dispensed for single use.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2007Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventors: Sarita V. Mello, Evangelia S. Arvanitidou
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Publication number: 20090060850Abstract: Extracts of plants of the Ericacea family are administered to individuals to combat the signs of aging of the skin, e.g., wrinkles and fine lines, for example by inhibiting the expression of metalloproteases, by inhibiting collagen degradation, or by inhibiting UV-induced skin degradation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: L'OREALInventor: Dominique FAGOT
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Patent number: 7485259Abstract: A new, novel and useful disinfection and purification system comprised of organic compounds in synergistic action with selected metal ions and method of manufacture and use. One of the benefits that is derived from this system is the ability to quickly and easily treat a surface, fluid or medium for disinfection of bacteria, fungi, viruses, algae and protozoans, with a non-toxic, non-chlorinated mixture that effectively kills all such organisms in minutes or hours. The disinfection and purification system remains effective for long periods of time maintaining its disinfection capacity making it highly effective for stored or transported mediums such as potable drinking water. The disinfection and purification system may be incorporated with carbon block or membrane filters to disinfect filtered liquids such as water to render it potable.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2003Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Inventor: Bradley J. Eldred
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Publication number: 20090016972Abstract: The invention relates to stomatology and perfume industry in particular to therapeutic formulation for oral cavity care. The invention refers to oral hygiene means and can be applied for preparation of medical and prophylactic tooth-pastes, gels, liquids for oral care as well as other compositions like chewing gums, jellies, etc. Formulation containing orally applicable active and inert components involves bromelain in amount of 0.01÷1 wt %, xylitol 1.5÷20 wt %. At best bromelain content is 0.1—0.8 wt %, xylitol content—2.2-18 wt %. For attaining remineralizing effect formulation contains anti-carious mineral additive 0.05-3.0 wt % of the list of active components. At best anti-carious mineral additive content is 0.2-2.5 wt %. There are used calcium glycerophosphate and inorganic or organic magnesium salt as anti-carious mineral additive. It is acceptable to use sodium monofluorphosphate, potassium monofluorphosphate, calcium monofluorphosphate or magnesium monofluorphosphate in amount of 0.5-1.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2005Publication date: January 15, 2009Inventors: Tamazi Omarovich Manasherov, Svetlana Konstantinovna Matelo, Alexandr Vladimirovich Grosser
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Publication number: 20080317683Abstract: The present invention discloses a carrageenan composition comprising: sodium in the range of about 5.410 to about 8.230%, preferably about 6.300 to about 8.230%, and more preferably about 7.380 to about 8.230%; potassium in the range of about 0.023% to about 0.248%, preferably about 0.023 to about 0.238%, and more preferably about 0.023 to about 0.078%; calcium in the range of 0.046-0.553%, preferably 0.046-0.446%, and more preferably 0.046-0.325%; and magnesium in the range of about 0.051 to about 0.338%, preferably about 0.051 to about 0.244% and more preferably about 0.051 to about 0.127%; wherein the carrageenan product has a gelling temperature of 7-30° C., preferably 7-18° C., more preferably 7-12° C.; and a melting temperature in the range 16-38° C., preferably 16-28° C., more preferably 16-24° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2007Publication date: December 25, 2008Applicant: CP KELCO U.S., INC.Inventor: Jens Eskil Trudso
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Publication number: 20080279791Abstract: The use of isoeugenol methyl ether is described as an agent (i) to inhibit and/or prevent the growth of and/or to destroy micro-organisms causing bad breath and/or (ii) to combat bad breath.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2005Publication date: November 13, 2008Applicant: SYMRISE GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Jurgen Rabenhorst, Arnold Machinek, Steffen Sonnenberg
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Publication number: 20080279903Abstract: A method to produce edible film and apply the method to produce products containing ingredients from natural sources in one film.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2008Publication date: November 13, 2008Inventor: Hwa-song Liu
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Publication number: 20080274179Abstract: The present invention provides, in one aspect, to products made from a novel and non-obvious supercritical CO2 extract of the roots of Glycyrrhiza sp., effective as an anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-adherent agent, including, but not limited to, products for oral care and body care.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2007Publication date: November 6, 2008Inventors: Chantal Bergeron, Stefan Gafner
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Publication number: 20080267891Abstract: The invention includes an oral care composition that reduces and/or eliminates the perception of tooth sensitivity. The composition includes an adherent material and particles having an average particle size of about 8 microns or less. The particles are present in the composition in an amount of about 5% by weight. Also included within the scope of the invention are related methods, such as methods of occluding a dentin tubule.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2008Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANYInventors: Lynette Zaidel, Suman K. Chopra, Michael Prencipe, Qin Wang, Constantina Christopoulou
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Publication number: 20080253975Abstract: An objective of the present invention is to provide a composition for dyeing dental plaque for evaluation of dental caries activity that is capable of simultaneously dyeing dental plaque and evaluating dental caries activity, and which can evaluate thick dental plaque more accurately than the conventional technique. The composition for dyeing dental plaque for evaluation dental caries activity comprises: a blue pigment being dissolved in water and having a color tone not changing at pH 7 or less; a red pigment being dissolved in water at pH more than 4.5 but not dissolved in water at pH 4.5 or less, and having a color tone not changing at pH 4.5 or less; and sugar. The content of sugar is preferably 1 to 50 weight parts to the total of 1 weight part of contents of the blue pigment and the red pigment, and ratio of contents of the blue pigment and the red pigment is preferably 1:3 to 3:1.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2007Publication date: October 16, 2008Applicant: GC CorporationInventors: Laurence J. Walsh, Ryoko Ota, Sayaka Nagao, Takuya Sato
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Publication number: 20080247974Abstract: The invention relates to a rooibos extract prepared from unfermented rooibos raw material by means of a solvent extraction, with an increased aspalathin content that is at least 5 wt %, cosmetic agents prepared from such a rooibos extract, and a process for the preparation of such a rooibos extract having an increased aspalathin content and preferably a reduced chlorophyll content.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2006Publication date: October 9, 2008Applicant: RAPS GmbH & CO. KGInventors: Sabine Gruner-Richter, Frank Otto, Bernd Weinreich
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Publication number: 20080206166Abstract: Provided herein is an oral soap composition comprising an orally-acceptable soap base effective to clean teeth that includes one or more natural oils, a saponifying agent and distilled water. The oral soap composition may be liquid or solid. Also provided are oral soap compositions comprising an essential oil for flavoring.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2007Publication date: August 28, 2008Inventor: Karen A. Adler
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Publication number: 20080206167Abstract: Provided herein is an oral soap composition comprising an orally-acceptable soap base gel effective to clean teeth that includes one or more natural oils saponified by a saponifying agent, e.g., potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide in distilled water. The oral soap composition may be liquid or solid. Also provided are oral soap compositions comprising an essential oil or natural or artificial flavorant for flavoring. Further provided are liquid oral soap compositions that include honey and/or an essential oil.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2008Publication date: August 28, 2008Inventor: Karen A. Adler
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Publication number: 20080187501Abstract: Oral composition comprising a Camellia extract of semi-oxidized tissue from a member of the genus Camellia and an enhancing agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2008Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANYInventors: Thomas J. Boyd, Abdul Gaffar, David Viscio
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Publication number: 20080166307Abstract: Oral care compositions that comprise a Hippophae extract, as well as methods for reducing inflammation, inhibiting gingivitis, improving oral hygiene and maintaining or increasing systemic health of a mammal, are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Jose Eder Fontana, Marcos Roberto Bettani, Alina Emirova, Ieda Ferreira, Joao Abel Correia, Paulo Focassio, Eduardo Carlos Vernilho de Lima
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Publication number: 20080159968Abstract: Unique dentifrices comprising unique abrasive biogenic silica materials are provided. Such compositions exhibit excellent abrasive characteristics, either alone, or in combination with other types of abrasives. In such combinations (with precipitated silica materials, as one example), simultaneously high pellicle film cleaning properties and moderate dentin abrasion levels are possible in order to accord the user a dentifrice that effectively cleans tooth surfaces without detrimentally abrading such surfaces, even at low levels of such biogenic silica additives. Such biogenic silica particles thus surprisingly accord beneficial properties within dentifrice compositions. Encompassed within this invention is the method of utilizing such biogenic silica products within dentifrices, either as the majority abrasive component, or in combination with any other type of commonly used abrasive material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2006Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventors: William C. Fultz, Patrick D. McGill
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Publication number: 20080152600Abstract: Peptides have been identified that bind to oral surfaces such as teeth and gums. Peptide based oral care reagents have been created by couple such peptides to oral care benefit agents such as whiteners.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2008Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventors: Xueying Huang, John P. O'Brien, Hong Wang
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Publication number: 20080138299Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a compound Licochalone A (5-(1,1-Dimethylallyl)-4,4?-dihydroxy-2-methoxychalcone)) as well as Glycyrrhiza inflate Betal flavonoid extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra L. flavonoid extract, Glycyrrhiza kansuensis (Chang et Peng) flavonoid extract, a flavonoid extract of a mixture of two to three of the above licorices, or a mixture of two or three of the above licorice flavonoid extracts, which contains Licochalone A, in inhibiting primary oral pathogenic microorganisms and manufacturing oral care products for countering breath odor, preventing dental caries and reducing dental plaques, reducing gingivitis, tooth desensitizing, anti-calculus, and/or tooth whitening, and relates to oral pharmaceuticals and oral care products thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: Hawley & Hazel (BVI) Company LimitedInventor: Yao Shi
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Publication number: 20080118446Abstract: The present invention is a spray product used in the oral cavity. The present invention does not require brushing and it can be used outside the bathroom as opposed to conventional “toothpaste products”. The product of the present invention can be used to promote whitening, stain removal, anti caries, anti plaque, anti sensitivity, anti halitosis, anti xerostomia components, as well as promoting a healthy oral environment by incorporating natural antioxidants and creating a ph that allows for remineralization and adequate saliva flow. By addressing the oral health issues, overall body health will in turn be addressed. The beauty component is addressed by the whitening and stain removing/preventing ingredients.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2007Publication date: May 22, 2008Inventor: Jennifer Jablow
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Patent number: 7354570Abstract: This invention provides a preparation of traditional Chinese medicinal materials for the treatment of ulcerative colitis and the processed method thereof. The preparation of present invention is prepared from Sanguis Draxonis, etc. The processed method of the preparation comprises the steps of (a) decocting Radix Paeoniae Rubra, Catechu and Calcined Alumen with water; (b) mixing Indigo Naturalis and Sanguis Draxonis thoroughly, with PEG solution added; (c) mixing the sifted Rhizoma Bletillae, the above-mentioned aqueous decoction and the Indigo Naturalis and Sanguis Draxonis in PEG solution thoroughly, followed by adding Halloysitum Rubrum and Calamina thereto and grinding together, finally the enema is prepared after water being added. The enema of present invention is highly effective in the short- and long-term pharmacological treatment of ulcerative colitis.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2003Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: Tianjin Kinsly Pharmaceutical R&D Co., Ltd.Inventors: Bihui Wang, Zhixin Guo, Zhengliang Ye, Shunnan Zhang
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Patent number: 7347985Abstract: A pullulan-free edible film composition for oral cleansing, breath freshening, and anti-microbial benefits includes a film forming agent and Magnolia Bark Extract. In a treatment process, an effective amount of Magnolia Bark Extract is delivered to the oral cavity by the edible film for convenient oral cleansing and breath freshening benefits. A method of making the pullulan-free edible film composition includes forming an aqueous solution of film forming agents and Magnolia Bark Extract and drying the aqueous solution to form a dry edible film.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2003Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. CompanyInventors: James Roy Maxwell, Michael J. Greenberg
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Publication number: 20080069783Abstract: The present invention provides an oral cavity cleaning composition, comprising 35˜50 parts by weight of tea leaves extract, 10˜25 parts by weight of Stevia leaf extract, 10˜25 parts by weight of lemon extract, 10˜15 parts by weight of mint leaf extract, 10˜20 parts by weight of Lonicerae Flos extract, 20˜30 parts by weight of kuding tea leaf extract, 5˜10 parts by weight of xylitol and 25˜35 parts by weight of ethanol. All ingredients in the composition according to the present invention are obtained from edible plants that are very effective in oral cavity care. Furthermore, the composition according to the present invention is non-irritant to the body and can be used for long term.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2007Publication date: March 20, 2008Inventor: Chun-Erh Wang
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Publication number: 20080031831Abstract: The present invention provides anticalculus oral compositions containing a plant oil mixture comprising a major oil constituent and a minor oil constituent in a proportion of at least 10/1 respectively. The major oil constituent comprises an edible vegetable oil and the minor oil consitutent comprises emulsifying oil, flavoring oil, antiseptic oil, anti-inflammatory oil, or a combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2005Publication date: February 7, 2008Applicant: Technology & Marketing ConsultingInventor: Moein Laali
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Publication number: 20080008729Abstract: The present invention relates to flavor oils including mint-, fruit- and spice-type flavors that are specially processed to substantially eliminate low-molecular weight sulfur compounds, in particular dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), which has been found to be the main precursor of malodorous species such as dimethyl sulfide and methyl mercaptan. These malodorous species are produced via oxidation-reduction reactions involving such sulfur-containing compounds present in flavor oils. A preferred processing method is an aqueous-washing process, which has advantages of being simple, inexpensive and easy to implement while importantly avoiding the problems of typical processes including non-selective removal of desirable components and subjecting the flavor oils to extreme conditions that may destroy other components and result in undesirable changes in flavor or odor character.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2007Publication date: January 10, 2008Inventors: Robert Leslie Swaine, Marc Hester, Steve Hoke, Denise McClenathan, Niranjan Ramji, Gerhard Norbert Zehentbauer
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Publication number: 20080008665Abstract: The present invention relates to oral care compositions comprising stannous ions, a mint-type flavor oil, a protectant component that prevents generation of off odor and off taste in the composition, and orally acceptable carriers. The mint-type oils include peppermint, spearmint and corn mint. Suitable protectant components include copper salts and carbonyl compounds such as ascorbic acid; cis-jasmone; 2,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxy-3(2H)-furanone; 5-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-2(5H)-furanone; vanillin; ethyl vanillin; anisaldehyde; 3,4-methylenedioxybenzaldehyde; 3,4-dimethoxybenzaldehyde; 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde; 2-methyoxybenzaldehyde; 4-methoxybenzaldehyde; benzaldehyde; cinnamaldehyde (3-phenyl-2-propenal); hexyl cinnamaldehyde; ?-methyl cinnamaldehyde; ortho-methoxy cinnamaldehyde; ?-amyl cinnamaldehyde; and combinations thereof. The oral care composition may be a dentifrice.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2007Publication date: January 10, 2008Inventors: Niranjan Ramji, Marc Hester, Steve Hoke, Robert Leslie Swaine, Gerhard Norbert Zehentbauer
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Publication number: 20080008667Abstract: The present invention relates to flavor oils including mint-, fruit- and spice-type flavors that are specially processed to substantially eliminate low-molecular weight sulfur compounds, in particular dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), which has been found to be the main precursor of malodorous species such as dimethyl sulfide and methyl mercaptan. These malodorous species are produced via oxidation-reduction reactions involving such sulfur-containing compounds present in flavor oils. A preferred processing method is an aqueous-washing process, which has advantages of being simple, inexpensive and easy to implement while importantly avoiding the problems of typical processes including non-selective removal of desirable components and subjecting the flavor oils to extreme conditions that may destroy other components and result in undesirable changes in flavor or odor character.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2007Publication date: January 10, 2008Inventors: Steve Hoke, Marc Hester, Niranjan Ramji
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Patent number: 7297327Abstract: An oral odor control agent admixture of generally equivalent proportions of thymol, anise, fennel, basil, and juniperberry essential oils shows efficacy as an odor control agent in oral care for control of garlic odor.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2004Date of Patent: November 20, 2007Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Shira Pilch, Malcolm Williams, Joe Vazquez
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Patent number: 7282195Abstract: A single-component composition for repairing, protecting or sealing teeth comprising a polymerizable resin, a flavoring agent, wherein the flavoring agent is a non-oil containing natural flavoring agent, or an artificial flavoring agent, an ultraviolet light absorber, a curing system, and optionally a filler.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2003Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Inventors: Ian T. MacDougald, Weitao Jia
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Patent number: 7279151Abstract: This invention relates to novel dental compositions and methods for preventing dental plaque and caries formation and generally for inhibiting tooth decay and brightening/whitening teeth. The compositions of this invention comprise herbs such as Citrus karna raf., Zanthoxylum armatum D.C. and Azadirachta indica A. Juss. thereof which can be combined with pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or diluents to be administered in the form of conventional dental compositions. The compositions of the present invention, also preferably, contain Mint.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2004Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: Council of Scientific and Industrial ResearchInventors: Palpu Pushpangadan, Chandana Venkateswara Rao, Sanjeev Kumar Ojha, Kuttan Pillai Narayanan Nair, Madan Mohan Pandey, Ajay Kumar Singh Rawat, Shanta Mehrotra
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Publication number: 20070231278Abstract: The present invention relates to peroxide containing oral care compositions containing a flavor system that effectively masks the undesirable taste and sensations due to peroxide. The flavor system comprises menthol, at least one other secondary coolant and selected flavor chemicals that together provide a stable flavor profile and a high impact refreshing taste and sensation. The secondary coolant is selected from carboxamides, ketals, diols, menthyl esters and mixtures thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2007Publication date: October 4, 2007Inventors: Kuo-Chung Mark Lee, James Carl Grimm
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Patent number: 7276229Abstract: The use of viscosity modifying polymer materials, commonly used as stabilisers, thickeners and emulsifiers, as tooth erosion inhibitors in acidic compositions for oral administration, especially in acidic beverages such as fruit drinks and oral healthcare products such as mouthwashes, in which the effective pH of the composition is less than or equal to 4.5.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 1999Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Assignee: SmithKline Beecham p.l.c.Inventors: Nicola Jane Baker, David Myatt Parker
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Publication number: 20070154413Abstract: Unique dentifrices comprising unique abrasive biogenic silica materials are provided. Such compositions exhibit excellent abrasive characteristics, either alone, or in combination with other types of abrasives. In such combinations (with precipitated silica materials, as one example), simultaneously high pellicle film cleaning properties and moderate dentin abrasion levels are possible in order to accord the user a dentifrice that effectively cleans tooth surfaces without detrimentally abrading such surfaces, even at low levels of such biogenic silica additives. Such biogenic silica particles thus surprisingly accord beneficial properties within dentifrice compositions. Encompassed within this invention is the method of utilizing such biogenic silica products within dentifrices, either as the majority abrasive component, or in combination with any other type of commonly used abrasive material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2005Publication date: July 5, 2007Inventors: Nolan Lee Phillips, Duen-Wu Hua, William C. Fultz, Patrick Donald McGill
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Publication number: 20070154412Abstract: Unique dentifrices comprising unique abrasive biogenic silica materials are provided. Such compositions exhibit excellent abrasive characteristics, either alone, or in combination with other types of abrasives. In such combinations (with precipitated silica materials, as one example), simultaneously high pellicle film cleaning properties and moderate dentin abrasion levels are possible in order to accord the user a dentifrice that effectively cleans tooth surfaces without detrimentally abrading such surfaces, even at low levels of such biogenic silica additives. Such biogenic silica particles thus surprisingly accord beneficial properties within dentifrice compositions. Encompassed within this invention is the method of utilizing such biogenic silica products within dentifrices, either as the majority abrasive component, or in combination with any other type of commonly used abrasive material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2005Publication date: July 5, 2007Inventors: Nolan Lee Phillips, Duen-Wu Hua, William C. Fultz, Patrick Donald McGill
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Patent number: 7214262Abstract: A temporary cosmetic dental coating has a transparent resin matrix containing embedded glass microspheres. The refractive index of the microspheres is at least 0.03 greater than the refractive index of the transparent resin matrix. Incoming light is reflected back in the same direction as it was emanated, providing a lustrous dental coating that is cosmetically appealing and covers dental defects and discoloration. The transparent resin matrix with glass microspheres is formed by mixing together a methacrylate based liquid monomer of methyl methacrylate or BIS-GMA and glass microspheres coated with activators/catalysts. The user applies the mixed composition to the teeth to form a temporary cosmetic dental coating, which is readily removed using a dental pick. A lac resin dissolved in ethyl alcohol is optionally mixed with glass microspheres and applied to teeth surfaces. The coating is hardened by alcohol evaporation and removed by alcohol dissolution.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2004Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Assignee: I Did It, Inc.Inventors: Marni Markell Hurwitz, Dave Narasimhan
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Patent number: 7135164Abstract: A composition in the form of a biodegradable gel, chip or ointment is provided, for adjunct treatment of periodontitis, comprising: (i) an antimicrobial extract having antimicrobial or antibacterial activity against periodontal pathogens, preferably from one or more of the plants Andrographis paniculata, mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) and turmeric (Curcuma longa); and (ii) a gel base containing a mixture of glyceryl monooleate and triglyceride. The composition is biodegradable, and forms a liquid crystal structure on contacting gingival fluid, which liquid crystal structure releases active ingredients gradually, to provide a sustained release dosage form.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2002Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: Mahidol UniversityInventors: Pleumchitt Rojanapanthu, Wandee Gritsanapan, Mullika Sirirat, Cholticha Amornchat
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Patent number: 7135198Abstract: A preparation for oral administration, in which plant material is comminuted and treated by mixing thoroughly with an extractant. After mixing, porous inorganic particles are added to the resulting suspension, thoroughly mixed with mixture and dried. The preparation provides a homogeneous distribution of the active ingredient as well as long stability and good bioavailability of the active ingredient.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2002Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: Bogar AGInventors: Marijkc Frater-Schroder, Georg Frater
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Patent number: 7101535Abstract: Disclosed is an oral composition effective against halitosis comprising an extract from Moutan (Paeonia suffruticosa Andrews) bark as an active ingredient, which is capable of inhibiting and eliminating substances causing oral malodor. The oral composition of the invention compromises an extract from Moutan bark, a medicinal herb, as an active ingredient, formulated in conjunction with to a conventional oral composition, thereby providing long lasting and powerful eliminating and preventive effects against halitosis.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2001Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: LG Household & Health Care Ltd.Inventors: Sang-Ki Park, Sang-Nyun Kim, Hyoung-Kook Park, Moon-Moo Kim
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Patent number: 7083779Abstract: The present invention relates to a synergistic herbal formulation comprising an active fraction from Azadirachta indica designated as Fraction A and a fraction from Citrullus colocynthis designated as Fraction B, along with a fraction C containing an antioxidant from Cucumis sativus extract; and pharmaceutically accepted a carrier wherein the ratio of the components ranging between about 2 to 5.5% of fraction A; about 0.5 to 2.5% of fraction B; about 0.1–0.4% of extract of Cucumis sativus; and about 82–97% of carrier or additive.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2003Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: Council of Scientific and Industrial ResearchInventors: Hari Mohan Behl, Om Prakash Sidhu, Shanta Mehrotra, Palpu Pushpangadan, Saimbi Charanjit Singh
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Patent number: 7074391Abstract: The use of olive oil is described in the preparation of a product intended for oral hygiene, for example, a toothpaste, a mouthwash, a spray or oral inhaler or chewing gum, to eliminate or to reduce the bacterial plaque and/or bacteria present in the buccal cavity, achieving thereby a reduction in the occurrence of dental diseases (tooth decay, periodontal disease) and halitosis.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2000Date of Patent: July 11, 2006Assignee: Biocosmetics, S.L.Inventor: Maria Alvarez Hernandez
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Patent number: 7074390Abstract: A single use capsule containing dentifrice is disclosed. It includes toothpaste or other dentifrice enclosed in a shell or coating. The dentifrice may include miswak fibers, which acts as a natural brush, therefore obviating the need for a traditional brush. The coating may include choline and albumin. In use, a capsule is placed in the mouth, burst with the teeth, and then distributed throughout the mouth with the tongue. The teeth can then be brushed with a traditional brush, or the tongue can rub the miswak fibers over the teeth in lieu of using a brush.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2003Date of Patent: July 11, 2006Inventor: Carol L. MacKinnon
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Patent number: 6998112Abstract: A toothpaste composition for inducing sleep while simultaneously promoting intraoral cleanliness, which includes toothpaste base ingredients and at least one sleep-inducing natural herb or hormone. The sleep-inducing natural herbs and hormone are selected from the group consisting of Chamomile, Lemon Balm, Passion Flower, and Valerian, and the hormone Melatonin. The sleep-inducing natural herbs are in a range of 0.25% to 18% by weight of the composition.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2003Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Inventor: Arthur Zuckerman
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Cosmetic preparation of active substances with a synergistically increased radical protection factor
Patent number: 6989150Abstract: The inventive cosmetic preparation of active substances, as such as well as in combination with other active substances, protects the skin against free radical aggression in a particularly effective manner. The preparation consists of a bark extract of quebracho blanco which contains at least 90 wt. % of proanthocyanidine oligomers, a silkworm extract which contains the peptide cecropine, amino acids and a vitamin mixture, a non-ionic, cationic or anionic hydro-gel, phopholipids, a yeast disintegration product and cyclodextrines. The inventive preparation can contain additional active substances such as plant extracts of acerola, sea weed, citrus, bitter orange, cherry, papaya, tea, coffee beans, skin tree and angelica. The preparations have synergistically increased radical protection factors of up to 10,000. Cosmetic compositions containing said preparations have radical protection factors of between 40 and 400 according to the portion of the preparation.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 1999Date of Patent: January 24, 2006Assignee: COTY B.V.Inventors: Karin Golz-Berner, Leonhard Zastrow -
Patent number: 6958143Abstract: Disclosed is a chewing gum composition capable of eliminating nicotine component from the body of a person chewing the chewing gum. Such a chewing gum composition functions to convert the nicotine produced in a human body after smoking to cotinine and to discharge the cotinine into urine. Accordingly, by chewing the chewing gum of the present invention, not only nicotine can be eliminated from the body, but also the incidence of cancer due to nicotine can be largely reduced.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2002Date of Patent: October 25, 2005Assignee: Tongyang Confectionery Co.Inventors: Jin Hwan Choi, Hoe Jin Roh, Ki Jeong Lee, Cheon Ho Park, Chan Su Rha
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Patent number: 6923962Abstract: The invention relates to a compound that competitively inhibits binding of CSP to S. mutans histidine kinase. The compound is preferably a peptide or an antibody. The compound is preferably a derivative of [SEQ ID NO:2], a fragment of [SEQ ID NO:2] or a derivative of a fragment of [SEQ ID NO:2].Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2001Date of Patent: August 2, 2005Inventors: Dennis Cvitkovitch, Peter C. Y. Lau, Yung Hua Li