Thinh N Ha

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:

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.

US Patent:

6719995, Apr 13, 2004

Filed:

Dec 18, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/241990

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 31385

US Classification:

424435, 424401, 424443, 424 49, 424 50, 424 51, 424 52, 424 53, 424 54, 424 55, 424 56, 424 57, 424 58, 523105, 523109, 523118

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:

6905673, Jun 14, 2005

Filed:

Sep 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/242012

Inventors:

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

Assignee:

The Procter & Gamble Co - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61K007/16
A61K007/18

US Classification:

424 49, 424 52, 424401, 433215, 433216, 4332171, 4332281, 523109

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:

8631943, Jan 21, 2014

Filed:

May 2, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/875352

Inventors:

- Kronberg, DE
Hauke Schormair - Griesheim, DE
Thinh Nguyen Ha - Cincinnati OH, US
Martin Jay Marotti - Carmel IN, US

Assignee:

Braun GmbH - Kronberg

International Classification:

A45D 44/18

US Classification:

206747, 206 152, 206467

Abstract:

A package component for holding a personal care device is described. The package component has a first section and a first section cover with a first fold line therebetween. The package component also has a second section and a second section cover with a second fold line therebetween. An eccentric cover is configured to allow the first section and the first section cover to be folded with respect to the second section and the second section cover, the eccentric cover being disposed between the first section and the second section or between the first section cover and the second section cover.

US Patent:

20030072841, Apr 17, 2003

Filed:

Feb 28, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/084897

Inventors:

Jayanth Rajaiah - Loveland OH, US
Lisa Ernst - Cincinnati OH, US
Ann Case - Cincinnati OH, US
Thinh Ha - Cincinnati OH, US
William Glandorf - Mason OH, US
Christopher Mayer - Cincinnati OH, US

Assignee:

The Procter & Gamble Campany

International Classification:

A23G003/30

US Classification:

426/003000

Abstract:

Chewing gum and confection compositions that inhibit the buildup of plaque and other debris on teeth, comprising polybutene with a molecular weight of 300 to about 3000. Upon its release from the gum or confection piece by chewing or dissolving the polybutene forms a protective coating on the hard tissue surfaces of the oral cavity and may, optionally, provide sustained release of a cosmetic and/or therapeutic active ingredient to deliver prolonged therapeutic, prophylactic and/or cosmetic benefits.