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US Patent 4820506 - Salivary stimulant
US Patent Issued on April 11, 1989
Estimated Patent Expiration Date:
May 1, 2007Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
Estimated Patent Expiration Date:
May 1, 2007Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.AbstractAn aqueous liquid for promoting the production of human saliva in situ comprises:(a) about 2 to 3 wgt percent organic acidulent such as citric, malic, or ascorbic acid;(b) about 0.5 to 2.5 wgt percent of a natural, food-grade sweetener such as fructose or 0.05 to 0.5 wgt percent of a synthetic sweetener such as aspartame or saccharin; and(c) a saturated calcium phosphate solution.The preferred form of the aqueous liquid is a metered, hand-actuated, aerosol spray of about 0.15 ml. per actuation.By employing the aqueous liquid of the invention the production of saliva is tripled, thus alleviating the many symptoms of xerostomia no matter what its cause. | InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 07/045618 filed on 05/01/1987US Classes:424/40, COMBUSTIBLE OR CHEMICALLY REACTIVE TO PRODUCE A SMOKE, MIST OR AEROSOL424/493, Containing polysaccharides (e.g., sugars)426/548, Noncarbohydrate sweetener or composition containing same426/650, Flavor or flavor adjunct, acidulant or condiment426/658Carbohydrate containingField of Search426/3, NORMALLY NONINGESTIBLE CHEWABLE MATERIAL OR PROCESS OF PREPARATION426/72, PRODUCT WITH ADDED VITAMIN OR DERIVATIVE THEREOF FOR FORTIFICATION426/658, Carbohydrate containing426/548Noncarbohydrate sweetener or composition containing sameExaminersPrimary: Robinson, Ellis P.Assistant: Ryan, J. P. Attorney, Agent or FirmUS Patent References4059686, Pharmaceutical preparation for oral cavity administrationIssued on: 11/22/1977 Inventor: Tanaka , et al.4088788, Saliva stimulating chewing gum composition Issued on: 05/09/1978 Inventor: Ream, et al.4452820, Gum base and chewing gum containing same Issued on: 06/05/1984 Inventor: D'Amelia , et al.4472437, Dicalcium phosphate as gum base filler Issued on: 09/18/1984 Inventor: Corsello , et al.4515770, Food materials for prevention of carious degradation of teeth Issued on: 05/07/1985 Inventor: Besic4537689, Oral lubricant for athletic mouth protector Issued on: 08/27/1985 Inventor: Morrow , et al.4715369, Method of treating an injured part on the oral mucosa and the covering material for use thereof Issued on: 12/29/1987 Inventor: Suzuki , et al.4726953Sweet flavorful soft flexible sugarless chewing gum Issued on: 02/23/1988 Inventor: Carroll , et al. International ClassA61K 33/42 (20060101) |
