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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7815898 | Oral compositions for absorption of phosphorus compounds The present invention provides medicaments useful for reducing phosphorus serum level, especially in those subjects affected from hyperphosphatemia. More specifically, the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions to be administered by oral route in f... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7641892 | Tooth whitening compositions and delivery systems therefor Stain-removing oral compositions, such as gum compositions are herein provided. The compositions include an orally acceptable carrier and a stain-removing anionic surfactant. The surfactant includes a fatty acid salt having at least one hydroxyl functionality. The f... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7445769 | Compositions for removing stains from dental surfaces and methods of making and using the same Stain-removing oral compositions, such as gum compositions are herein provided. The compositions include a chelating agent and a surfactant. The surfactant includes a fatty acid salt and at least one component selected from nonionic and anionic surfactants. The fatt... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7414079 | Utilization of rhinologically active substances Acyclic compounds containing an ether functionality external to the ring can be used as rhinologically active substances. In the regions of the mouth, the throat and the airways they produce a refreshing and clearing feeling. ... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7390518 | Stain removing chewing gum composition A composition in the form of a chewing gum composition or a confectionery composition containing a stain removing complex of a stain removing agent and a cyclodextrin compound and methods of preparing and using the same to remove stains from dental material includin... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7354569 | Chewable antiplaque confectionery dental composition A chewable confectionery dental composition delivering to the mouth a unit dose of a plaque reducing enzyme the composition comprising an enzyme and a non-cariogenic sweetener, the enzyme being incorporated in the composition at a temperature less than about 80° C.... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7351425 | Confectionary product containing functional ingredients A gum, lollipop and lozenge having at least two separate components, with at least one of such components containing amounts of herbal, medicinal and/or mineral elements or combinations thereof. ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7332150 | Abrasive component for a cleaning agent in a cleaning product intended for use on delicate surfaces, especially on teeth A material is proposed as an essential abrasive component for cleaning agents in cleaning products for delicate surfaces which is essentially composed of platelets. These platelets are preferably shaped without sharp points, i.e. their circumference is similar to a ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7291607 | Isomaltooligosaccharides from as neutraceuticals Isomaltooligosaccharides (IMOs) produced by Leuconostoc mesenteroides ATCC 13146 fermentation with a sucrose:maltose ratio of 2:1 have been discovered to be effective prebiotics in mixed cultures of microbial populations, including cultures from chicken ceca.... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7279151 | Herbal oro-dental care composition and process for preparing the same 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 ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7276257 | Schisandrin B preparation The present invention provides a preparation for treatment or prevention of a condition in a patient, said preparation comprising Schisandrin B. The concentration of Schisandrin B in the preparation may be between about 0.01 and about 0.1%, or it may be between abou... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7258851 | Cholesterol reducing chewing gum composition and method of making the same Center fill chewing gum compositions containing an effective amount of at least one stanol compound sufficient to provide a positive cholesterol effect in a warm-blooded animal including humans. ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7244455 | Center-filled chewing gum containing a deliverable form of calcium A centerfill chewing gum composition having a shell portion and a centerfill portion, the centerfill portion containing an effective amount of a calcium-containing compound suspended therein. ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7229608 | Abrasive component for a cleaning agent in a cleaning product intended for use on delicate surfaces, especially on teeth A material is proposed as an essential abrasive component for cleaning agents in cleaning products for delicate surfaces which is essentially composed of platelets. These platelets are preferably shaped without sharp points, i.e. their circumference is similar to a ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7208186 | Chewing gum formulation and method of making the same The present invention involves a novel chewing gum formulation and a method of making the same. The chewing gum formulation is used to form a final chewing gum composition which contains an active ingredient which is released from the chewing gum as the gum is masti... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7189385 | Tooth whitening compositions Novel compositions and methods are disclosed for cosmetically treating teeth in a manner to increase brightness or shade of the teeth. The compositions include a low molecular weight compound having a high acetyl group functionality useful in the production of a per... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7182937 | Anhydrous dentrifice formulations for the delivery of incompatible ingredients A composition for reducing dentinal hypersensitivity and remineralizing exposed dentinal surface and open dentinal tubules, comprising a non-aqueous carrier and a desensitizing amount of a desensitizing/remineralizing agent which consists essentially of a water solu... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7182943 | Method and system for modulation of microbial cell characteristics A method and a system is disclosed for the modulation of various characteristics of probiotic cells and for the production of probiotics having altered characteristics. Such altered characteristics include increased resistance to various stresses, drugs and chemical... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7172773 | Food supplement formulation An improved food supplement formulation comprises fish oil, peppermint oil, and lipase. ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7163709 | Composition for disinfection of plants, animals, humans, byproducts of plants and animals and articles infected with pathogens and method of producing and application of same The present invention discloses a composition and method of providing ionic forms or compounds of any combination of three metals to produce a product that can be used as a antimicrobial as defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) such as a hard sur... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7163705 | Coated chewing gum product and method of making A method for producing a coated chewing gum product with accelerated absorption of medicaments through oral mucosa, as well as the chewing gum product so produced, is obtained by using a xylitol or sorbitol coating, or by adding a water-soluble alkaline material, su... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7147888 | Emulsion impregnated rawhide chews A wide range of aqueous based soaking operations can be employed to impregnate substantially throughout various rawhide pet chews; suitable substances for release into the oral cavity of pets during chewing include emulsions, surfactants, conditioners, flavorants an... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7128933 | Composition and method for the treatment of personal odors An orally ingestible composition for the treatment of external personal odors can include about 35% w/w to about 50% w/w of the essential oil of lavender, about 1% w/w to about 10% w/w of the essential oil of rosemary, about 1% w/w to about 10% w/w of the essential ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7101579 | Chewing gum composition containing an active ingredient The present invention provides a chewing gum composition containing an active ingredient. The preferred chewing gum composition comprises a plurality of granules comprising a mixture of a powdered chewing gum base and a selected amount of a powdered active ingredien... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7094787 | Compositions for regulating desire for smoking An object of the present invention is to provide a composition for suppressing craving for smoking with high safety and no dependence such that there can be performed (1) suppression of craving for smoking in a situation where nonsmoking is mandatory in the daily li... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7087249 | Treatment of mucosal membranes The invention relates to the use of one or more antimicrobial metals preferably selected from silver, gold, platinum, and palladium but most preferably silver, formed with atomic disorder, and preferably in a nanocrystalline form, for reducing inflammation or infect... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7087255 | Chewing gums that provide breath freshening characteristics A coated chewing gum is provided that includes a metal salt. The salt can be located in the gum center, coating, or both. A metal salt is provided in a therapeutically effective amount to reduce or eliminate oral malodors associated with bad breath. A variety of met... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7078052 | Pharmaceutical chewing gum formulations Methods and chewing gums for delivering a medicament or agent to an individual are provided. The chewing gum includes a medicament or agent. The medicament or agent is present within the chewing gum composition (the water soluble portion and/or insoluble base portio... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7070818 | Aerated non-cariogenic low-calorie sugarless chewing gum The present invention is related to an aerated sugarless gum product with improved plaque reduction properties. The gum is non-cariogenic low-kilocalorie with low density and has a gum base content above 90%. The product is aerated to improve flexibility and softnes... | 07/04/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7041311 | Preparation for saliva flow The present invention is directed to products that promote saliva generation in the mouth through the use of various food grade acceptable acids. The products that enhance saliva production are preferably foods that are consumed in the mouth over a period of time of... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7041277 | Chewing gum and confectionery compositions with encapsulated stain removing agent compositions, and methods of making and using the same A composition in the form of a chewing gum composition or a confectionery composition containing an encapsulated stain removing agent selected from anionic and non-ionic surfactants and methods of preparing and using the same to remove stains from dental material in... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7022313 | Hydrogel particle formulation New compositions formed from the combination of an active substance with a hydrogel carrier moiety are provided. The compositions are suitable for use in high-velocity transdermal particle injection techniques. Methods of providing the new compositions are also prov... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7022314 | Anti-plaque emulsions and products containing same Anti-plaque emulsions and methods of use are provided. The emulsion comprises a surfactant, emulsifier, and triclosan. ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7018667 | Meltable form of sucralose The present invention provides a meltable sucralose and acesulfame-k sweetener. This sweetener may be incorporated in a wide variety of reduced calorie food products such as cooked and hard candies, microwaveable food products, glazed food products, deep fried food ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7004901 | Method and kit for the transdermal determination of analyte concentration in blood A method is provided for determining the level of an analyte in the blood of an individual by measuring the level of the analyte in an interstitial fluid or in any other non blood fluid which does not contain red blood cells and adjusting the measurement value by th... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6989150 | Cosmetic preparation of active substances with a synergistically increased radical protection factor 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 ... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6960615 | Carbamide peroxide compositions for the treatment of dermatological disorders and methods for their use Topical compositions which include urea and carbamide peroxide are described. Compositions having a pH in the acidic range, particularly in the range of about 2.5 to about 9 are also described. Methods for treating dermatological disorders using the composition are ... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6958143 | Chewing gum composition for effectively eliminating nicotine accumulated in a human body 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 t... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6955827 | Method of controlling release of antimicrobial agents in chewing gum A method for producing a chewing gum with a controlled release of an antimicrobial agent, as well as the chewing gum so produced, is obtained by physically modifying the release properties of the antimicrobial agent by coating and drying. The antimicrobial agent is ... | 10/18/2005 |
