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Method of reducing dental caries
Assignee: Life Savers Inc
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Filing: 1980-05-23
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Granted: 1981-09-22
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Expires: 2000-05-23
Abstract
Abstract A method for treating teeth to reduce caries is provided wherein the teeth are contacted with a saccharin material, optionally in the presence of a sugar, for example, as contained in a chewing gum composition, the saccharin material being present in an amount sufficient to inhibit growth of Streptococcus mutans in the oral cavity or on the teeth.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald A. M. Mackay
- 👤 Frank Witzel
- 👤 Harald A. B. Linke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 18:33
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K9/00; A61K9/0012; A61K9/0053; A61K9/0056; A61K9/0058; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/30; A61K8/49; A61Q; A61Q11/00; A61K2800/00; A61K2800/40; A61K2800/41; A61K2800/412
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
52 words
A method of inhibiting the growth of Streptococcus mutans, which consists essentially of the step of contacting Streptococcus mutans with a saccharin compound selected from the group consisting of sodium saccharin, ammonium saccharin, calcium saccharin or the free acid form of saccharin in an amount sufficient to inhibit growth of Streptococcus mutans.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
52 words
A method of inhibiting the growth of Streptococcus mutans, which consists essentially of the step of contacting Streptococcus mutans with a saccharin compound selected from the group consisting of sodium saccharin, ammonium saccharin, calcium saccharin or the free acid form of saccharin in an amount sufficient to inhibit growth of Streptococcus mutans.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method as defined in claim 1 wherein said saccharin compound is sodium saccharin.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-09-21 | 1985-03-23 | 1985-09-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-09-21 | 1989-03-23 | 1989-09-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-09-21 | 1993-03-23 | 1993-09-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |