Lisa J Ernst

US Patent:

6475497, Nov 5, 2002

Filed:

Nov 20, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/716766

Inventors:

Jayanth Rajaiah - Loveland OH
Kimberly Ann Gilday-Weber - Cincinnati OH
Lisa Catron Ernst - Cincinnati OH

Assignee:

The Procter Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

C08F 844

US Classification:

424401, 523118, 523120, 526272, 526240, 526216, 524 37, 106 35

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a non-aqueous denture adhesive composition comprising a safe and effective adhesive amount of a denture adhesive; a safe and effective amount of an anticalculus agent; and a non-aqueous denture adhesive carrier; wherein the anticalculus agent is a material effective in reducing calcium phosphate mineral deposition related to calculus formation. The present invention further relates to a method of delivering an anticalculus agent to the oral cavity and teeth, by applying the above composition to dentures, directly to the oral cavity, or applying it to both, and thereafter securing the dentures to the oral cavity.

US Patent:

6475498, Nov 5, 2002

Filed:

Nov 20, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/716820

Inventors:

Jayanth Rajaiah - Loveland OH
Kimberly Ann Gilday-Weber - Cincinnati OH
Lisa Catron Ernst - Cincinnati OH
Larry Gregory Martin - Cincinnati OH
Marjorie Samuel Becus - Loveland OH
Timothy Sadley Owens - Loveland OH
Ann Maria Case - Cincinnati OH

Assignee:

The Procter Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61K 608

US Classification:

424401, 424 49, 433180, 523120, 106 35

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a method of reducing, controlling, inhibiting, preventing, protecting against, or minimizing calculus, tartar, plaque, or stain, in the oral cavity, by applying a denture adhesive composition to the oral cavity, the denture adhesive composition comprising: (a) a safe and effective adhesive amount of a denture adhesive component; and (b) a safe and effective amount of a non-aqueous denture adhesive carrier.

US Patent:

6491896, Dec 10, 2002

Filed:

Feb 28, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/084870

Inventors:

Jayanth Rajaiah - Loveland OH
Lisa Catron Ernst - Cincinnati OH
Ann Maria Case - Cincinnati OH
Thinh Nguyen Ha - Cincinnati OH
William Michael Glandorf - Mason OH
Christopher Robert Mayer - Cincinnati OH

Assignee:

The Proctor Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61K 946

US Classification:

424 44, 510117

Abstract:

A denture cleanser composition comprising polybutene, with a molecular weight of about 300 to about 3000, an effervescence generator and a bleaching agent. Optionally, denture cleanser compositions may further comprise tablet binders, organic peroxyacid bleach precursors, surfactants including a dimethicone copolyol, lipophilic compounds such as flavorants and coolants, chelating agents, and other therapeutic and cosmetic active agents.

US Patent:

6500406, Dec 31, 2002

Filed:

Feb 28, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/085383

Inventors:

Jayanth Rajaiah - Loveland OH
Lisa Catron Ernst - Cincinnati OH
Ann Maria Case - Cincinnati OH
Thinh Nguyen Ha - Cincinnati OH
William Michael Glandorf - Mason OH
Christopher Robert Mayer - Cincinnati OH

Assignee:

The Procter Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

C11D 102

US Classification:

424 49, 510117, 523120, 134 2, 134 42

Abstract:

A non-self-supporting denture care composition comprises polybutene with a molecular weight of about 300 to about 3000 and a denture care active. The denture care composition may further comprise a denture care carrier. Kits comprising polybutene, a container and instructions for use or an applicator for applying the composition directly to the denture surface are also disclosed. The polybutene composition of the kits can further comprise a denture care active.

US Patent:

6509007, Jan 21, 2003

Filed:

Feb 28, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/084898

Inventors:

Jayanth Rajaiah - Loveland OH
Lisa Catron Ernst - Cincinnati OH
Ann Maria Case - Cincinnati OH
Thinh Nguyen Ha - Cincinnati OH
William Michael Glandorf - Mason OH
Christopher Robert Mayer - Cincinnati OH

Assignee:

The Procter Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61K 720

US Classification:

424 53, 433215, 433216

Abstract:

An oral care composition comprises polybutene with a molecular weight of about 300 to about 3000 and an oral care active. The oral care composition may further comprise an oral care carrier. Kits comprising polybutene, a container and instructions for use or an applicator for applying the composition directly to the tooth surfaces are also disclosed. The polybutene component of the kits can further comprise an oral care active or an oral care carrier.

US Patent:

6514484, Feb 4, 2003

Filed:

Feb 28, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/084896

Inventors:

Jayanth Rajaiah - Loveland OH
Lisa Catron Ernst - Cincinnati OH
Ann Maria Case - Cincinnati OH
Thinh Nguyen Ha - Cincinnati OH
William Michael Glandorf - Mason OH
Christopher Robert Mayer - Cincinnati OH

Assignee:

The Procter Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61K 720

US Classification:

424 53, 433215, 433216

Abstract:

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 within the second layer. Therapeutic and cosmetic actives in compositions comprising polybutene inhibit or prevent gingivitis, caries, staining, fungi, bacteria and plaque build-up in the oral cavity by means of the delivery system.

US Patent:

6677391, Jan 13, 2004

Filed:

Nov 20, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/716810

Inventors:

Jayanth Rajaiah - Loveland OH
Kimberly Ann Gilday-Weber - Cincinnati OH
Lisa Catron Ernst - Cincinnati OH
William Michael Glandorf - Mason OH

Assignee:

The Procter Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61K 608

US Classification:

523120, 523118, 526240, 526432, 526433, 526436, 442286, 442290, 442291, 442299, 424 57

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a non-aqueous denture adhesive composition comprising a safe and effective adhesive amount of a denture adhesive; a safe and effective amount of an anticalculus agent; and a non-aqueous denture adhesive carrier; wherein the anticalculus agent is a material effective in reducing calcium phosphate mineral deposition related to calculus formation. The present invention further relates to a method of delivering an anticalculus agent to the oral cavity and teeth, by applying the above composition to dentures, directly to the oral cavity, or applying it to both, and thereafter securing the dentures to the oral cavity.

US Patent:

6706781, Mar 16, 2004

Filed:

Aug 14, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/218651

Inventors:

Jayanth Rajaiah - Loveland OH
Kimberly Ann Gilday-Weber - Cincinnati OH
Lisa Catron Ernst - Cincinnati OH
Thinh Nguyen Ha - Cincinnati OH
John E. Barnes - Maineville OH
Nivedita Ramji - Mason OH
Ann Maria Kneipp - Cincinnati OH

Assignee:

The Procter Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61K 600

US Classification:

523120, 424 54

Abstract:

The present invention relates to methods and compositions for reducing, inhibiting, and/or preventing, calculus, tartar, plaque, and/or microbes, in the oral cavity, comprising from about 15% to about 70% of an alkyl vinyl ether maleic copolymer or terpolymer denture adhesive component, an effective amount of a quaternary ammonium antimicrobial agent selected from the group consisting of cetylpyridinium chloride, domiphen bromide, and mixtures thereof, and a non-aqueous vehicle. A denture wearer in need thereof applies the composition to the oral cavity and/or the denture prosthesis and thereafter secures the denture to the oral cavity.