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Sodium bicarbonate-containing tooth powder

Assignee: Church and Dwight Co Inc
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Filing: 1985-08-08
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Granted: 1987-05-05
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Expires: 2005-08-08
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Abstract

Abstract A tooth powder comprising at least about 50% by weight of sodium bicarbonate particles, wherein said sodium bicarbonate particles have a median particle size in the range of about 74 to 210 microns, flavoring and sweeteners. Fluoridating agents and second abrasives may also be included in the tooth powder.

Inventors

  • 👤 Anthony Winston
  • 👤 Anthony Ansaldi
  • 👤 Norman Usen

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-10 01:08
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/19; A61K8/20; A61K8/21; A61Q; A61Q11/00; A61K2800/00; A61K2800/40; A61K2800/41; A61K2800/412

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim 57 words
A dentifrice composition comprising at least 50% by weight of sodium bicarbonate particles as a dental abrasive material, said sodium bicarbonate particles having a median particle size within the range of 74 to 210 microns; and from 0.1 to 2% by weight of a fluoridating agent, said dentifrice composition being in the form of a tooth powder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 57 words
A dentifrice composition comprising at least 50% by weight of sodium bicarbonate particles as a dental abrasive material, said sodium bicarbonate particles having a median particle size within the range of 74 to 210 microns; and from 0.1 to 2% by weight of a fluoridating agent, said dentifrice composition being in the form of a tooth powder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 27 words
The dentifrice composition of claim 1, further containing from 0.05% to 3.0% by weight of a flavoring agent, and 0.20 to 3.0% by weight of a sweetener.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 25 words
The dentifrice composition of claim 1, wherein the median particle size of said sodium bicarbonate particles is within the range of 74 to 149 microns.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 18 words
The dentifrice composition of claim 1, comprising between 75% and 98% by weight of the sodium bicarbonate abrasive.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 24 words
The dentifrice composition of claim 4, wherein the sodium bicarbonate particles have a median particle size within the range of 74 to 149 microns.
Claim 7
Independent Claim 56 words
A method of cleaning the teeth and gums, comprising applying a tooth powder to said teeth and gums, said tooth powder comprising at least about 50% by weight of sodium bicarbonate particles having a median particle size within the range of 74 to 210 microns, and from 0.1 to 2% by weight of a fluoridating agent.
Claim 8
Independent Claim 56 words
A method of cleaning the teeth and gums, comprising applying a tooth powder to said teeth and gums, said tooth powder comprising at least about 50% by weight of sodium bicarbonate particles having a median particle size within the range of 74 to 210 microns, and from 0.1 to 2% by weight of a fluoridating agent.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 28 words
The method of claim 6, wherein the tooth powder contains from 0.05 to 3.0% by weight of a flavoring agent, and from 0.20% to 3.0% of a sweetener.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 28 words
The method of claim 6, wherein the median particle size of the sodium bicarbonate particles in the tooth powder is within the range of 74 to 149 microns.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 21 words
The method of claim 6, wherein the sodium bicarbonate particles comprise from 75% to 98% by weight of the tooth powder.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 40 words
The method of claim 6, wherein the sodium bicarbonate particles comprise from 75% to 98% by weight of the tooth powder, and the median particle size of the sodium bicarbonate particles is within the range of 74 to 149 microns.

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