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...that Charles Goodyear performed some of his experiments on rubber while in debtor's prison? He was there so often he referred to it as his "hotel". Chronically in debt because of poor business sense and ill health, Goodyear depended on the generosity of friends and family. Even after he unlocked the secret to vulcanizing rubber, he was unable to improve his financial situation. When he died, his estate was $200,000 in debt.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7300645 | Oral composition comprising isomalt and remineralizing enhancing agent Disclosed is an oral composition comprising palatinit. More particularly, disclosed is an oral composition comprising palatinit which exerts a synergistic effect when combined with a fluorine or zinc compound. ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7101562 | Conjugate vaccines for the prevention of dental caries The present invention provides glucan-based compositions and methods for stimulating an immune response against mutans streptococci components and vaccines and methods for the treatment and prevention of dental caries. In a preferred embodiment, a glucan polymer, pr... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7048910 | Use of ectoine or ectoine derivatives for oral care The invention relates to the use of one or more compounds selected from compounds of formulae Ia and Ib, the physiologically compatible salts of compounds of formula Ia and Ib and the stereoisomer forms of compounds of formula La and Ib, wherein R1, R | 05/23/2006 |
| 7029690 | Oral fluid absorbing compositions and system for application thereof in a method of dental arch treatment Disclosed are articles and oral compositions which enable positioning material(s) which absorb oral fluids into controlled, direct contact with at least one dental arch, or portion thereof, of a subject at the location where teeth emerge from dental arch gum tissue,... | 04/18/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6939535 | Method and apparatus for preventing tooth decay A method for preventing tooth decay by initially treating the tooth surface with a laser with a coherent or noncoherent light source. This process makes the tooth more resistant to acid and more able to bond fluoride, thus requiring a lower concentration of fluoride... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6919070 | Stomatic composition A stomatic composition has particles of hydroxyapatite with an average particle size in length (l), width (d) and thickness (h) of: l from 0.2 μm to about 0.01 μm, d from about 0.1 μm to about 0.001 μm and h from about 0.1 μm to about 0.001 μm. ... | 07/19/2005 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6524558 | Dental anti-hypersensitivity composition and method The present invention relates to compositions and methods for calcifying dental tissue, e.g., preventing or treating dental hypersensitivity. An oral composition of arginine bicarbonate and calcium carbonate promotes the formation of dentinal tubule plugs... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6280775 | Antimicrobial oral composition and method of use This invention provides a liquid antimicrobial composition that is particularly useful as a mouthwash for treating or reducing the risk of dental disease. The composition is prepared by mixing a first solution comprising a water soluble metal chlorite com... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6036952 | Lactic acid bacteria inhibiting the formation of dental plaque in the mouth Enterococcus spp. 1357, Lactobacillus acidophilus V20 and Lactococcus lactis 1370, lactic acid bacterial strains having a potent and lasting inhibitory activity against the formation of glucan and dental plaque in human mouths.... | 03/14/2000 |
| 5932193 | Toothpaste compositions containing fluidized polymer suspensions of carboxymethyl cellulose Disclosed are toothpaste compositions and a process for preparing such compositions comprising dental abrasive, humectant, fluidized polymer suspension and a suitable vehicle for the humectant, wherein the fluidized polymer suspension comprises: polyethyl... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5665374 | Ultramulsion containing interdental delivery devices The present invention relates to unique interdental delivery devices, other than dental floss, which are suitable for cleaning, massaging, and/or treating surfaces of teeth and gums including interproximal and subgingival areas; wherein these devices cont... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5624906 | Oral hygiene compositions comprising heteroatom containing alkyl aldonamide compounds The present invention is related to new oral hygiene compositions that have improved foam, viscosity, clarity and good taste due to the inclusion of a new type of alkyl aldonamide compound, specifically heteroatom containing alkyl aldonamide compounds.... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5622940 | Inhibition of infection-stimulated oral tissue destruction by ଲ(1,3)-glucan Methods of treating or preventing infection-induced oral tissue destruction or gingivitis in a mammal, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a ଲ(1,3)-glucan, such as poly-ଲ(1-6)-glucotriosyl-ଲ(1-3)-glucopyranose ... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5500206 | Oral compositions comprising actinomyces viscosus fimbriae The present invention relates to compositions and methods for inhibiting or preventing growth of dental plaque on tissues within the human oral cavity comprising topical administration, to tissues of a human oral cavity, of a composition comprising a safe... | 03/19/1996 |
| 5460802 | Oral disinfectant for companion animals The present invention is generally related to an oral disinfectant for companion animals. A preferred disinfectant is a concentrated composition containing a fatty acid monoester, one or more fatty acids, an acid or chelating agent, a polyalcohol, a surfa... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5435996 | Moisturizing compositions containing organosilicon compounds Moisturizing compositions for application to human skin which contain oxyethylene functional organosilanes. When used in skin care applications, these compounds exhibit humectant properties. The oxyethylene functional organosilane is a compound having the... | 07/25/1995 |
| 5433956 | Sol gel composition for producing glassy coatings Glassy coatings are made by curing in situ a coating of a sol gel of tetraethoxysilicon, water and alcohol, filled with kaolinite or with flat plates (1-2 μm×10-50 μm) of mica, which may be colored by Fe2 O3 /TiO2 coati... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5433941 | Sol gel composition for producing glassy coatings Glassy coatings are made by curing in situ a coating of a sol gel of tetraethoxysilicon, water, alcohol, and the alkoxides of: Al, Ti and Na; or of Na and Zr. The coating may be applied to teeth as a dental fissure sealant or varnish to protect restoratio... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5431914 | Method of treating an internal condition by external application of capsaicin without the need for systemic absorption A method of treating a pathological condition of an internal organ in a patient which comprises topically applying capsaicin to the skin of the patient containing nerves which lead to the spinal cord segments corresponding to the internal organ without th... | 07/11/1995 |
| 5314877 | Water-soluble pentacyclic triterpene composition and method for producing the same Disclosed is water-soluble composition made by subjecting pentacyclic triterpene compound belonging to amylin group such as oleanolic acid, ursolic acid and hederagenin to inclusion in cyclodextrins. Though the aforementioned pentacyclic triterpene compou... | 05/24/1994 |
| 5273753 | Edible composition containing a polysacchride-producing enzyme A functional food which comprises a glucosyltransferase and/or a fructosyltransferase each having a water-soluble polysaccharide production ability, and a base therefor.... | 12/28/1993 |
| 5204350 | Method of inhibiting osteoclast-mediated bone resorption by administration of N-heterocyclicalkyl-substituted phenyl derivatives Compounds of the general formula ##STR1## Y is an integer of from 0 to 6 is chosen from: O, SO2, --CONH--, --NHCO--, --CH2-- or ##STR2## R1 is substituted or unsubstituted mono- or polycyclic saturated hetero-cyclic ring sy... | 04/20/1993 |
| 5110583 | Peroxy acids composition for oral treatment This invention relates to a method for treating or preventing anaerobe infections in humans and lower animals. This invention further relates to compositions and kits containing peroxy acids useful for treating or preventing anaerobe infections according ... | 05/05/1992 |
| 5100651 | Health product, in particular for the caring of the teeth of dogs Health product, in particular for the caring of the teeth of a dog, constituted by a support incorporating or having absorbed various watersoluble active elements or constituents, this support being made from a natural or synthetic digestible material sui... | 03/31/1992 |
| 5080887 | Antibacterial antiplaque, anticalculus oral composition An oral composition such as a dentifrice, mouthwash, lozenge or chewing gum containing a polyphosphate anticalculus agent, such as tetraalkali metal pyrophosphate and antibacterial antiplaque agent compatible therewith. The antiplaque agent is a substanti... | 01/14/1992 |
| 5064640 | Anticariogenic compositions Improved anticariogenic oral preparations having a pH of about 2.5 to about 5.0 comprise an anticariogenically effective amount of a water-soluble aluminum salt in a surfactant-containing emulsion system suitable for use in the mouth.... | 11/12/1991 |
| 5057310 | Method of manufacturing oral hygiene preparations containing active SnF.sub . This invention relates to the manufacturing of ingestible, non-foaming, nonaqueous liquid and semi-solid oral hygiene preparations containing: a nonionic surfactant, a coating substance insoluble in said surfactant and a microbially active form of stannou... | 10/15/1991 |
| 5057309 | Oral hygiene preparations This invention describes ingestible, non-foaming, non-aqueous liquid and semi-solid oral hygiene preparations containing: a nonionic surfactant, a coating substance insoluble in said surfactant and a microbially active form of stannous fluoride.... | 10/15/1991 |
| 5057306 | Method of manufacturing oral hygiene gels The invention relates to the manufacturing of oral hygiene gels wherein a coating substance is emulsified with a surfactant using a hot-melt emulsion process and the resulting emulsion is subsequently gelled with a viscosifier.... | 10/15/1991 |
| 5057307 | Method of relieving gum discomfort This invention relates to a method of relieving gum discomfort in children and endentulous persons comprising applying to the gums an ingestible, non foaming, oral hygiene gel that cleans, massages and conditions gums and removes the "plaque-like" film th... | 10/15/1991 |
| 5057308 | Method of treating the oral cavity with oral hygiene preparations containing active SnF2 This invention relates to a method of treating the oral cavity with ingestible, non-foaming, non aqueous, liquid and semi-solid oral hygiene preparations containing: a nonionic surfactant, a coating substance insoluble in said surfactant and a microbially... | 10/15/1991 |
| 5047231 | Raw hide containing an inorganic pyrophosphate Process for preparing raw hide containing at least one inorganic pyrophosphate compound, comprising: (a) subjecting raw hide to a solution containing at least one inorganic pyrophosphate compound; and (b) drying the raw hide containing the inorganic pyrop... | 09/10/1991 |
| 5045305 | Oral hygiene composition An oral hygiene product especially for inhibiting caries is the form of toothpaste or mouthwash. The product maintains a low fluoride ion concentration in the mouth for longer periods than conventional products by the rapid precipitation of calcium fluori... | 09/03/1991 |
| 5043154 | Antibacterial, antiplaque, anticalculus oral composition An oral composition such as a dentifrice, mouthwash, lozenge or chewing gum containing a polyphosphate anticalculus agent, such as tetraalkali metal pyrophosphate and antibacterial antiplaque agent compatible therewith. The antiplaque agent is a substanti... | 08/27/1991 |
| 5037637 | Antibacterial antiplaque, anticalculus oral composition An oral composition such as a dentifrice, mouthwash, lozenge or chewing gum containing a polyphosphate anticalculus agent, such as tetraalkali metal pyrophosphate and antibacterial antiplaque agent compatible therewith. The antiplaque agent is a substanti... | 08/06/1991 |
