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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7276229 | Oral compositions comprising a viscosity modifier for reduction of tooth erosion 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 s... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7192966 | Pharmaceutical composition A pharmaceutical composition comprising an analgesic or analgesic combination and a stool softener is disclosed. The analgesic is selected from morphine, meperidine, fentanyl, hydromorphone, oxymorphone, oxycodone, hydrocodone, methadone, propoxyphene, pentazocine, ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7166235 | Compositions comprising anionic functionalized polyorganosiloxanes for hydrophobically modifying surfaces and enhancing delivery of active agents to surfaces treated therewith Disclosed are compositions and methods for treating and modifying surfaces and for enhancing delivery of active agents to surfaces treated therewith, wherein the compositions comprise siloxane polymers functionalized with pendant moieties comprising two or more anio... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7128898 | Method of minimizing cell lysis and toothpaste and mouthwash with reduced irritancy Oral hygiene preparations, an associated method, and kit for utilizing same is disclosed and wherein the oral hygiene preparations reduce the incidence of caries in patients, including immunocomprimised and chemotherapy treated patients. The method includes contacti... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7108879 | Process for improving the durability of, and/or stabilizing, microbially perishable products The present invention relates to a process for improving the durability of, and/or stabilizing, microbially perishable products, in which, during the process for preparing, processing or packaging the products, their surfaces and/or their environment, in particular ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7094394 | Methods and compositions for controlling biofilm development A method of cleaning or protecting surfaces by treatment with compositions comprising N-(3-oxododecanoyl)-L-homoserine lactone (OdDHL) blocking compounds and/or N-butyryl-L-homoserine lactone (BHL) analogs, either in combination or separately. ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7094393 | Tooth bleaching compositions The present invention relates to improved dental compositions and methods for bleaching teeth. More specifically, this invention is directed towards hydrogen peroxide-containing compounds that are maintained at a substantially constant pH range of 6.0–10.0 during ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7048912 | Polymeric delivery and release systems for oral care actives A polymer for use in an oral care composition which includes a monomer repeat unit containing an active material covalently bonded to a hydrolyzable side group of said monomer unit, and a spacer group positioned between the main chain of said polymer and said hydrol... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7033511 | Sustained water treatment in dental equipment An antimicrobial composition, methods of making the composition, and methods of using the composition. The composition comprises a substantially dry mixture of effective amounts of one or more quaternary ammonium compounds, one or more oxidizing agents, and one or m... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7014000 | Braking apparatus for a patient support A patient support including a propulsion device for moving the patient support. An automatic braking system is provided to selectively brake the patient support. ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6953772 | Concentrated sanitizing compositions for cleaning food and food contact surfaces The invention teaches the preparation of a concentrated sanitizing and cleaning preparation. The preparation has a dual use for cleaning and sanitizing food surfaces as well as food contact and non-food contact surfaces. The composition of the invention shows rapid ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6942848 | Cyclodextrins in dental products Oral rinse and dentifrice compositions, comprising a phenolic selected from the group consisting of menthol, eucalyptol, methyl salicylate, thymol, triclosan, and mixtures thereof; and a cyclodextrin selected from the group consisting of hydroxypropyl β-cyclodextri... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6908909 | Liquid oral compositions comprising a calcium compound and an acidulant Acidic oral compositions having reduced tooth erosion characteristics, especially acid beverages such as fruit juice drink concentrates, or oral healthcare products such as mouthwashes, are prepared by adding a calcium compound to the acid composition so that the mo... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6723304 | Oral care compositions comprising diglycerol The invention relates to oral care compositions such as toothpaste, gels, tooth powders, mouthwashes, mouth rinses, gums, mouth sprays and lozenges comprising diglycerol. The diglycerol is used as a humectant in the compositions. The compositions may further compris... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6719995 | Systems for delivering a cosmetic and/or therapeutic active to oral surfaces using an integral carrier Systems for delivering cosmetic and therapeutic actives to the oral cavity employ a strip comprising a first layer of material, a second layer comprising polybutene with a molecular weight of about 300 to about 3000, and a cosmetic or therapeutic active included wit... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6716884 | Pharmaceutical compositions for oral administration of phloroglucinol and preparation thereof A pharmaceutical composition for the administration of phloroglucinol includes phloroglucinol in combination with a buffer system capable of buffering the composition when placed in an aqueous medium to a pH between 3 and 7. ... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6703000 | Confectionery compositions A confectionery composition comprising: (i) an effective amount of a natural plant extract selected from tea, gold thread, honeysuckle, magnolia extracts and mixtures thereof; (ii) an oral care active selected from the group consisting of anti-calculus... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6669931 | Formulation for the remineralization of teeth A method of treating dental carries and remineralizing lesions includes the steps of directing a stream of oxidizing gas onto a carious lesions for a period of time sufficient to kill microorganisms within the carious lesion; and thereafter applying to th... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6656920 | Composition and method for promoting oral health The present invention relates to a method for increasing unstimulated whole saliva in a patient. The method comprises orally administering an effective amount of a disaccharide, such as maltose, trehalose, or anhydrous crystalline maltose, to the patient ... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6649148 | Reductant rinse for use with ozone treatment of dental caries A reductant rinse including xylitol prevents buildup in ozone carrying lines in apparatus for the treatment of dental caries.... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6610275 | Device for treating drinking water to make it hostile to dental plaque A device for treating potable water contains a mixed buffer of a cation exchange resin in the hydrogen ion form and an anion exchange resin, a chelating agent and a sparingly soluble calcium salt, all contained in a porous, flow-through bag.... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6596298 | Fast dissolving orally comsumable films Physiologically acceptable films, including edible films, are disclosed. The films include a water soluble film-forming polymer such as pullulan. Edible films are disclosed that include pullulan and antimicrobially effective amounts of the essential oils ... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6585961 | Antimicrobial compositions Aqueous antimicrobial and biofilm removal compositions, comprising essential oils and certain cationic, anionic, amphoteric or non-ionic surfactants individually or in combination having an hydrophile-lipophile balance (HLB) of about 16 or above are effec... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6559110 | Syndet bar soap having an acidifying agent A bar soap preparation having enhanced antibacterial and microbial properties which contains between 0.1 weight % and 95 weight % of at least one anionic surfactant; and at least one acidifying agent present in an amount sufficient to impart a pH of below... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6506055 | Method of reducing dentin sensitivity and compositions therefor A method of reducing dentin sensitivity comprising: applying an effective amount of an acid to a dentin surface to form a treated surface; and administering an effective amount of an acidic oxalate to the treated surface so as to occlude dentinal tubules ... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6494716 | Dental etch with improved flavor An acid dental etch having improved taste, which comprises an acid in an amount effective to etch a surface of a tooth; a flavoring formulation that improves the flavor of the dental etch and is stable in the acid, in an amount that is effective in improv... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6488914 | Tooth bleaching compositions The present invention relates to improved dental compositions and methods for bleaching teeth. More specifically, this invention is directed towards hydrogen peroxide-containing compounds that are maintained at a substantially constant pH range of 6.0-10.... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6458869 | Etchant/primer composition, etchant/primer/adhesive monomer composition, kits and methods using the same for improved bonding to dental structures The present invention is directed to an etchant/primer composition, an etchant/primer/adhesive monomer composition, kits using the same and methods using the same for improved bonding to dental structures. The etchant/primer composition comprises a compou... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6455031 | Methods and compositions for controlling biofilm development A method of cleaning or protecting surfaces by treatment with compositions comprising N-(3-oxododecanoyl)-L-homoserine lactone (OdDHL) blocking compounds and/or N-butyryl-L-homoserine lactone (BHL) analogs, either in combination or separately.... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6436371 | Oral composition Oral composition comprises a wintergreen flavor imparting ingredient and having an alkaline pH, wherein the wintergreen flavor imparting ingredient is 2'-hydroxypropiophenone.... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6436417 | Acne treatment compositions A substantially alcohol-free composition for treatment of acne contains about 0.05 to 26% by weight salicylic acid and about 0.05 to 28% by weight of a solubilizing agent for the salicylic acid, which is sodium tetraborate, sodium carbonate or sodium bica... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6419902 | Color changing toothpaste Disclosed is a color changing toothpaste which contains color reagents for interacting to provide a color change indicative of tooth brushing time. The color reagents comprise two separate color components which may be an FD&C dye, and FD&C lake or a natu... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6383473 | Solid composition for reducing tooth erosion Acidic oral compositions having reduced tooth erosion characteristics, especially acid beverages such as fruit juice drink concentrates, or oral healthcare products such as mouthwashes, are prepared by adding a calcium compound to the acid composition so ... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6331292 | Tooth bleaching compositions The present invention relates to improved dental compositions and methods for bleaching teeth. More specifically, this invention is directed towards hydrogen peroxide-containing compounds that are maintained at a substantially constant pH range of 6.0-10.... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6319490 | Liquid oral compositions comprising a calcium compound and an acidulant Acidic oral compositions having reduced tooth erosion characteristics, especially acid beverages such as fruit juice drink concentrates, or oral healthcare products such as mouthwashes, are prepared by adding a calcium compound to the acid composition so ... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6231836 | Folic acid dentifrice A non-alcoholic dentifrice for controlling gum disease and bad breath includes natural constituents such as nutrients which aid in cell reproduction, immunity, and wound healing and herbal supplements having anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6190642 | Irrigating and lavage compositions Irrigants to be used with vibratory scaling apparatus and lavage are provided. The irrigants of the invention are characterized in that they contain medicaments for the treatment of conditions in the mouth and have a viscosity and deliquescence adapted to... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6086856 | System for delivering foamed oral hygiene compositions Oral hygiene formulations comprising foaming surfactants are dispensed in the form of foams by means of an air-driven propellantless dispenser. The formulations comprise mouthwashes, rinses and dentifrices containing one or more antimicrobial anti-plaque ... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6080419 | Prevention of dental calculus formation with polycarboxylic acids The present invention provides a method to prevent, inhibit, or reduce dental calculus deposits or formation on the teeth of a dental calculus forming animal comprising exposing the teeth to a food product comprising an acidulent amount of phosphoric acid... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6063364 | Tooth paste with included apple cider vinegar for dazzling teeth A toothpaste is improved and especially rendered a breath freshening agent by thoroughly mixing with a solution of three (3) parts of apple cider vinegar and one part of water, which final toothpaste mixture may then be applied to the teeth by brushing in... | 05/16/2000 |
