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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8137658 | Tooth whitening compositions A liquid, substantially anhydrous tooth whitener composition for delivery of a tooth-whitening amount of active whitening ingredient onto teeth, with effective bioadhesion and retention thereof, and, thereupon, sufficient penetration of the ingredient through the to... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8075875 | Teeth whitening composition and methods Disclosed herein are teeth whitening compositions generally including an oxidizing agent (e.g., a peroxide), and an activating agent that has an emission wavelength between about 400 nm and about 570 nm (e.g., Eosin B). Methods of employing these compositions to whi... | 12/13/2011 |
| 7862802 | Patches for teeth whitening The present invention relates to a dry type tooth whitening patch comprising peroxide as a tooth whitening agent. In particular, disclosed is a dry type tooth whitening patch in which a peroxide is contained, as a teeth whitening agent, in a matrix type adhesive lay... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7862801 | Adhesive dental bleaching compositions comprising polyvinylpyrrolidone A dental bleaching composition comprises a dental bleaching agent and a polyvinylpyrrolidone thickening agent. The bleaching composition may include water, flavoring agents, a basic substance and desensitizing agents, as desired. Polyvinylpyrrolidone avoids acid etc... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7785572 | Method and device for teeth whitening using a dry type adhesive A dry type adhesive device for teeth whitening in which a peroxide tooth whitening agent is stabilized is disclosed. The dry type adhesive device for tooth whitening comprises a matrix type adhesive layer and a backing layer wherein the adhesive layer contains a per... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7678365 | Disinfecting oral rinse compositions and process for using the same This invention relates generally to compositions and methods useful for oral hygiene rinses, and more specifically to oral rinses in which the antimicrobial activity of chlorous acid is supplemented by that of lactic acid as one of a combination of antimicrobial aci... | 03/16/2010 |
| 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 |
| 7393519 | Base for oral composition and the oral composition A non-aqueous toothpaste comprises ascorbic acid or a salt thereof, mixed in a base which is a combination of hydroxypropyl cellulose and 1,3-butylene glycol which is thereby essentially water-free thereby stabilizing the ascorbic acid or a salt thereof. ... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7364667 | Slurry for CMP and CMP method A CMP slurry comprising polishing abrasives containing mixture abrasives of silica and alumina is used. In CMP using the slurry comprising mixture abrasives of silica and alumina as polishing abrasives, a down force-dependency of a polishing rate is high and an incr... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7354448 | Dental phototherapy methods and compositions Methods for dental treatment including applying a non-toxic chromophore to a portion of the oral cavity and delivering a low dose of radiation to the chromophore during a session, the radiation having a wavelength in the absorption band of the non-toxic chromophore ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7354461 | Solid fuels for fuel cells A solid fuel for use in fuel cells is presented. The solid fuel includes solid oxygenates, and mixtures for generating a gaseous fuel from the solid fuel. The solid fuel can be contained in a cartridge and reacted with a liquid reactant for generating a gaseous fuel... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7323161 | Patch for tooth whitening The patch for tooth whitening of the present invention includes a tooth-adhering layer (1) containing erodible polymer complexes formed by hydrogen bonding of a polymer with a carboxyl group (—COOH) and a polymer with a carbonyl group (—C═O) or ether gr... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7294347 | Coating compositions for bitterness inhibition The present invention discloses coating compositions with taste masking property, comprising a blend of pH sensitive polymers and optionally a pH independent polymer or a blend of the pH sensitive polymer and pH independent polymer used for taste masking of highly b... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7282218 | pH sensitive polymer for inhibiting transformation in drugs The present invention discloses a substantially amorphous pharmaceutical composition comprising a drug that can exist in a variety of polymorphic forms and a pH sensitive polymer, which inhibits the crystallization of the drug during formulation and reconstitution. ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7276251 | Sustained-release composition of drugs encapsulated in microparticles of hyaluronic acid A sustained-release drug composition consisting essentially of microparticles of hyaluronic acid having a high molecular weight or an inorganic salt thereof and a protein or peptide drug encased in said microparticles, wherein the average size of said microparticles... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7270239 | Dental stain preventer A compact personal package for tooth stain prevention between regular brushings includes a small brush and a small quantity of specially formulated cleaning material enables a user to immediately remove stain-causing substances from the teeth and freshen the breath ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7264471 | Methods and kits for bleaching teeth while protecting adjacent gingival tissue Dental bleaching methods and kits employ a dental bleaching composition, a protective composition and a barrier layer. The dental bleaching composition is positioned so as to contact a person's tooth surfaces. The protective composition is positioned so as to shield... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7250155 | Dental bleaching agent kit and the method for bleaching teeth To eliminate a defect in conventional dental bleaching agent, that light for activating titanium oxide hardly reaches down to the titanium oxide at the teeth surface to be bleached, a dental bleaching agent set consists of two components of which the first component... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7247022 | Dental tray system with releasable hold inner and outer dental trays A dental treatment system used to treat (e.g., bleach) a person's teeth. The inventive system includes an inner dental treatment tray having a tray configuration so as to fit over at least a portion of a person's upper or lower dental arch. The inner dental treatmen... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7244703 | Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for peptide treatment Compositions and methods for treating a patient with a pharmaceutically active peptide that combines a pharmaceutically active peptide, a permeation enhancer, and a carrier, are disclosed. ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7241435 | System and process for producing halogen oxides A system and process for oxidizing inorganic or organic species is disclosed. The system and process includes mixing a dilute aqueous alkali metal halite solution with a mixture of protic acids to produce an effluent containing a halous acid; and contacting the effl... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7238342 | Irrigation solution and methods for use Methods and solutions are provided for removal of the smear layer on prepared tooth and bone surfaces, especially in endodontic environments. ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7235263 | Processes for controlling microbial organic compound production Processes for preparing products comprising an oxygen-generating additive for reducing the amount of skin irritation and inflamation and odor are disclosed. Specifically, products such as training pants and diapers are disclosed which contain a carbohydrate-hydrogen... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7229647 | Chlorine dioxide gel and associated methods A method of making a composition having the property of being able to store chlorine dioxide includes mixing an aqueous chlorine dioxide solution with a superabsorbent, water-soluble polymer that is substantially unreactive with chlorine dioxide and permitting a mix... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7223777 | Compounds for the management of aging-related and diabetic vascular complications, process for their preparation, therapeutic and cosmetic uses thereof The invention discloses a new clause of a five membered heterocylic ring compounds of general formula I and its pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable salts, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, A, B, X and Y are as ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7220404 | Enzyme containing oral composition having enhanced stability An oral care composition having enhanced oral hygiene and antiplaque properties which comprises an orally acceptable vehicle containing a combination of an enzyme, cetylpyridinium chloride and a reducing agent. ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7201575 | Dental appliance and method for making A method for making a dental appliance is disclosed, including affixing a first blank piece of material to a second blank piece of material forming a combined blank. The first blank piece of material is substantially softer than the second blank piece of material. T... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7201577 | Tooth whitener applicator and method An apparatus for practicing the inventive method includes a glass ampule having a tooth whitening solution vacuum sealed within a chamber of the ampule. The ampule is contained within a cylindrical plastic sleeve closed at one end and enclosed at its other open end ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7201578 | Method for whitening teeth A method for whitening teeth which utilizes laser light to activate bleaching agents applied to the teeth. The mouth is first prepared so that the soft tissues of the gums are protected and only the teeth are exposed. The teeth are cleaned to remove any materials wh... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7198487 | Whitening tip for dental flossing device A power flosser tip incorporating a tooth-whitening coating. The coating is typically abrasive, and whitens teeth by scraping or wearing down hardened plaque or other tooth discolorations. The coating may also whiten teeth through a chemical reaction. The coating ma... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7195753 | Alcohol free non-foaming mouthwash A non-foaming periodontic composition for treating gum diseases or used in bleaching teeth which are alcohol free. The composition is a mixture of an isoalkyl amine oxide and an antimicrobial betaine compound. The composition is useful for treating gum disease and w... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7192280 | Dental bleaching devices having a protective adhesive region Dental bleaching devices in the shape of a dental tray, strip or patch include a barrier layer, a dental bleaching composition, and a protective adhesive composition that protects a person's gums from the dental bleaching composition during use. The barrier layer pr... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7192573 | Mouth rinse with enhanced oxygenating activity There are provided oral mouth rinse compositions, consisting essentially of: a) 1–20 wt % of an orally acceptable peroxide, b) 0.5–15 wt % of an orally acceptable sulfate, bisulfate, pyrosulfate salt of an inorganic cation or mixtures thereof, and c) water to 10... | 03/20/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7172426 | Use of ozone for the treatment of mouth ulcerations A method of treating mouth ulcerations, includes directing a stream of oxidizing gas onto mouth ulcerations for a period of time sufficient to kill microorganisms. ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7172423 | Substantially solid bleaching or treatment compositions in the form of inserts for dental trays, and kits comprising such inserts and trays Substantially solid dental bleaching or treatment compositions in the form of an insert for placement within a dental tray. The compositions comprise a substantially solid dental bleaching composition that has increased adhesiveness to teeth when moistened with sali... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7172425 | Use of ozone for the treatment of bad breath A method of treating bad breath, includes directing a stream of oxidizing gas onto mouth tissue for a period of time sufficient to kill microorganisms. ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7165561 | Biofilm reduction in crossflow filtration systems Systems and methods for reducing biofilms are described. The systems and methods are particularly suitable for use with conventional aqueous crossflow filtration systems, such as reverse osmosis systems. The addition of the enzyme/surfactant compound has been found ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7166625 | Method for treating fibrotic diseases and other indications Provided, among other things, is a method of treating or ameliorating or preventing an indication of the invention in an animal, including a human comprising administering an effective amount of a compound of the formula I: | 01/23/2007 |
