US4243655A
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Dental health-care aids
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-09-04
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Granted: 1981-01-06
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Expires: 1999-09-04
Abstract
Abstract Dental-care Aid Products are formulated to contain Biotin-antagonists. Biotin is an essential nutrient for many microorganisms involved in tooth decay; restricting Biotin availability for the microflora by means of Biotin-antagonists interferes with their ability to develop dental caries.
Inventors
- 👤 Roland E. Gunther
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 17:43
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61Q; A61Q11/00; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/30; A61K8/49; A61K8/494; A61K8/4946; A61K8/64; A61K8/67
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 44
Claim 1
Independent Claim
56 words
Dental Health-care Aids compositions selected from the group consisting of dentifrice toothpastes dentifrice toothpowders mouthwashes chewing gums confections tooth-coating concentrates and extended-release buccal tablets comprising effective amounts optimum for a biotin-uptake blocking regimen unfavorable for biotin-requiring micro-organisms implicated in the human mouth mini-ecosystem production of dental caries plaque, and acid formation, in the mouth of Biotin-antagonists.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
56 words
Dental Health-care Aids compositions selected from the group consisting of dentifrice toothpastes dentifrice toothpowders mouthwashes chewing gums confections tooth-coating concentrates and extended-release buccal tablets comprising effective amounts optimum for a biotin-uptake blocking regimen unfavorable for biotin-requiring micro-organisms implicated in the human mouth mini-ecosystem production of dental caries plaque, and acid formation, in the mouth of Biotin-antagonists.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The features of claim 1, wherein the Dental Health-care Aid is a dentifrice.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The features of claim 1, wherein the Dental Health-care Aid is a dentifrice of the tooth-paste type.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The features of claim 1, wherein the Dental Health-care Aid is a dentifrice of the tooth-powder type.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The features of claim 1, wherein the Dental Health-care Aid is in the form of mouthwash.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The features of claim 1, wherein the Dental Health-care Aid is in the form of chewing gum.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The features of claim 1, wherein the Dental Health-care Aid is in the form of confections.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The features of claim 1, wherein the Dental Health-care Aid is in the form of confections having a Biotin-containing outer layer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The features of claim 1, wherein the Dental Health-care Aid is a concentrate for coating teeth.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The features of claim 1, wherein the Dental Health-care Aid is in the form of extended-release buccal tablets.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
60 words
Dental Health-care Aids compositions selected from the group consisting of dentifrice toothpastes dentifrice toothpowders mouthwashes chewing gums confections tooth-coating concentrates and extended-release buccal tablets comprising effective amounts optimum for a biotin-uptake blocking regimen unfavorable for biotin-requiring micro-organisms implicated in the human mouth mini-ecosystem production of dental caries plaque, and acid formation, in the mouth of Biotin-antagonists of the Biotin-inactivator Type.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
60 words
Dental Health-care Aids compositions selected from the group consisting of dentifrice toothpastes dentifrice toothpowders mouthwashes chewing gums confections tooth-coating concentrates and extended-release buccal tablets comprising effective amounts optimum for a biotin-uptake blocking regimen unfavorable for biotin-requiring micro-organisms implicated in the human mouth mini-ecosystem production of dental caries plaque, and acid formation, in the mouth of Biotin-antagonists of the Biotin-inactivator Type.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
13 words
The features of claim 11, wherein the Dental Health-care Aid is a dentifrice.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The features of claim 11, wherein the Dental Health-care Aid is a dentrifrice of the tooth-paste type.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
The features of claim 11, wherein the Dental Health-care Aid is a dentrifrice of the tooth-powder type.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
17 words
The features of claim 11, wherein the Dental Health-care Aid is in the form of a mouthwash.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
The features of claim 11, wherein the Dental Health-care Aid is in the form of chewing gum.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
16 words
The features of claim 11, wherein the Dental Health-care Aid is in the form of confections.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
21 words
The features of claim 11, wherein the Dental Health-care Aid is in the form of confections having a Biotin-containing outer layer.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
16 words
The features of claim 11, wherein the Dental Health-care Aid is a concentrate for coating teeth.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
18 words
The features of claim 11, wherein the Dental Health-care Aid is in the form of extended-release buccal tablets.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
60 words
Dental Health-care Aids compositions selected from the group consisting of dentifrice toothpastes dentifrice toothpowders mouthwashes chewing gums confections tooth-coating concentrates and extended-release buccal tablets comprising effective amounts optimum for a biotin-uptake blocking regimen unfavorable for biotin-requiring micro-organisms implicated in the human mouth mini-ecosystem production of dental caries plaque, and acid formation, in the mouth of Biotin-antagonists of the Biotin-antimetabolite type.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
60 words
Dental Health-care Aids compositions selected from the group consisting of dentifrice toothpastes dentifrice toothpowders mouthwashes chewing gums confections tooth-coating concentrates and extended-release buccal tablets comprising effective amounts optimum for a biotin-uptake blocking regimen unfavorable for biotin-requiring micro-organisms implicated in the human mouth mini-ecosystem production of dental caries plaque, and acid formation, in the mouth of Biotin-antagonists of the Biotin-antimetabolite type.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
13 words
The features of claim 21, wherein the Dental Health-care Aid is a dentifrice.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
17 words
The features of claim 21, wherein the Dental Health-care Aid is a dentifrice of the tooth-paste type.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
17 words
The features of claim 21, wherein the Dental Health-care Aid is a dentifrice of the tooth-powder type.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
16 words
The features of claim 21, wherein the Dental Health-care Aid is in the form of mouthwash.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
17 words
The features of claim 21, wherein the Dental Health-care Aid is in the form of chewing gum.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
16 words
The features of claim 21, wherein the Dental Health-care Aid is in the form of confections.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
21 words
The features of claim 21, wherein the Dental Health-care Aid is in the form of confections having a Biotin-containing outer layer.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
20 words
The features of claim 21, wherein the Dental Health-care Aid is in the form of a concentrate for coating teeth.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
18 words
The features of claim 21, wherein the Dental Health-care Aid is in the form of extended-release buccal tablets.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
65 words
Dental Health-care Aids compositions selected from the group consisting of dentifrice toothpastes dentifrice toothpowders mouthwashes chewing gums confections tooth-coating concentrates and extended-release buccal tablets comprising effective amounts optimum for a biotin-uptake blocking regimen unfavorable for biotin-requiring micro-organisms implicated in the human mouth mini-ecosystem production of dental caries plaque, and acid formation, in the mouth of Biotin-antagonists of both the Biotin-inactivator type and the Biotin-antimetabolite type.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
65 words
Dental Health-care Aids compositions selected from the group consisting of dentifrice toothpastes dentifrice toothpowders mouthwashes chewing gums confections tooth-coating concentrates and extended-release buccal tablets comprising effective amounts optimum for a biotin-uptake blocking regimen unfavorable for biotin-requiring micro-organisms implicated in the human mouth mini-ecosystem production of dental caries plaque, and acid formation, in the mouth of Biotin-antagonists of both the Biotin-inactivator type and the Biotin-antimetabolite type.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
13 words
The features of claim 31, wherein the Dental Health-care Aid is a dentifrice.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
17 words
The features of claim 31, wherein the Dental Health-care Aid is a dentifrice of the tooth-paste type.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
17 words
The features of claim 31, wherein the Dental Health-care Aid is a dentifrice of the tooth-powder type.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
16 words
The features of claim 31, wherein the Dental Health-care Aid is in the form of mouthwash.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
17 words
The features of claim 31, wherein the Dental Health-care Aid is in the form of chewing gum.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
16 words
The features of claim 31, wherein the Dental Health-care Aid is in the form of confections.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
21 words
The features of claim 31, wherein the Dental Health-care Aid is in the form of confections having a Biotin-containing outer layer.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
20 words
The features of claim 31, wherein the Dental Health-care Aid is in the form of a concentrate for coating teeth.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
18 words
The features of claim 31, wherein the Dental Health-care Aid is in the form of extended-release buccal tablets.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2370662A
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-01-06 | 1984-07-07 | 1985-01-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-06 | 1988-07-07 | 1989-01-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-06 | 1992-07-07 | 1993-01-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |