Gerald M Mclaughlin

US Patent:

6440396, Aug 27, 2002

Filed:

Feb 29, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/515340

Inventors:

Gerald McLaughlin - Port Jefferson Station NY 11776

International Classification:

A61K 716

US Classification:

424 49, 424 53, 424 54

Abstract:

The invention provides a composition whitening teeth, using a bleaching compound and a catalytic activator, where the catalytic activator catalyzes the reaction of a significant portion of the bleaching compound within in a short period of time. A method for whitening teeth by providing a bleaching compound, providing a catalytic agent, and combining the bleaching agent with the catalytic agent so that a reaction of a significant portion of the bleaching agent occurs in a short period of time is also disclosed. A device for whitening teeth, consisting of a toothbrush where at least one of the bristles contains a catalytic activator is also provided. The handle of this device has a reservoir for a bleaching compound and a means for dispensing the bleaching compound. Another device for whitening teeth, consisting of a toothbrush with a catalytic activator capable of catalyzing the reaction of a bleaching compound applied to the head of the device, is further provided.

US Patent:

6558654, May 6, 2003

Filed:

Apr 10, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/833012

Inventors:

Gerald McLaughlin - Port Jefferson Station NY 11776

International Classification:

A61K 720

US Classification:

424 53, 433215, 433216

Abstract:

A method for whitening teeth that includes contacting at least one tooth with a composition that includes a bleaching agent; a carrier; and an acrylate/, -ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid or anhydride copolymer such as an acrylate itaconate copolymer. The acrylate itaconate copolymer may be an alkali-swellable polymer and the composition may further include an alkaline additive.

US Patent:

6638496, Oct 28, 2003

Filed:

Aug 8, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/925849

Inventors:

Gerald McLaughlin - Port Jefferson Station NY 11776

International Classification:

A61K 720

US Classification:

424 53, 433 80, 433215

Abstract:

A device is provided for the treatment of teeth including an outer layer of non-porous polymeric material forming a trough, an inner layer forming an inner lining of the trough, and a treatment layer including a treatment agent disposed between the outer layer and the inner layer. The inner layer allows penetration of the treatment agent through after an aqueous solution is introduced to the device. A device is provided for the treatment of teeth including an outer layer of non-porous polymeric material in the form of a trough, wherein the trough has an outside and an inside surface. An outer lining layer is proximate to the inside surface of the outer layer; the outer lining layer includes a material for retaining a treatment agent. An inner lining layer forms an inner lining of the trough, wherein the inner lining layer includes a water-permeable material. A treatment layer is disposed between the inner lining layer and the outer lining layer, wherein the treatment layer includes a treatment agent.

US Patent:

20020155071, Oct 24, 2002

Filed:

Apr 9, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/119863

Inventors:

Gerald McLaughlin - Port Jefferson Station NY, US

International Classification:

A61K007/18
A61K007/20
A61C005/00

US Classification:

424/053000, 433/215000, 424/052000

Abstract:

A composition for whitening teeth, using a bleaching compound and a catalytic activator, where the catalytic activator catalyzes the reaction of a significant portion of the bleaching compound within a short period of time. A method for whitening teeth by providing a bleaching compound, providing a catalytic agent, and combining the bleaching agent with the catalytic agent so that a reaction of a significant portion of the bleaching agent occurs in a short period of time is also disclosed. A device for whitening teeth, consisting of a toothbrush where at least one of the bristles contains a catalytic activator is also provided. The handle of this device has a reservoir for a bleaching compound and a means for dispensing the bleaching compound. Another device for whitening teeth, consisting of a toothbrush with a catalytic activator capable of catalyzing the reaction of a bleaching compound applied to the head of the device, is further provided.

US Patent:

20030003062, Jan 2, 2003

Filed:

Aug 19, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/223787

Inventors:

Gerald McLaughlin - Port Jefferson Station NY, US

International Classification:

A61K007/16
A61K007/20

US Classification:

424/053000

Abstract:

The invention provides a composition whitening teeth, using a bleaching compound and a catalytic activator, where the catalytic activator catalyzes the reaction of a significant portion of the bleaching compound within in a short period of time. A method for whitening teeth by providing a bleaching compound, providing a catalytic agent, and combining the bleaching agent with the catalytic agent so that a reaction of a significant portion of the bleaching agent occurs in a short period of time is also disclosed. A device for whitening teeth, consisting of a toothbrush where at least one of the bristles contains a catalytic activator is also provided. The handle of this device has a reservoir for a bleaching compound and a means for dispensing the bleaching compound. Another device for whitening teeth, consisting of a toothbrush with a catalytic activator capable of catalyzing the reaction of a bleaching compound applied to the head of the device, is further provided.

US Patent:

20030118521, Jun 26, 2003

Filed:

Feb 11, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/365413

Inventors:

Gerald McLaughlin - Port Jefferson Station NY, US

International Classification:

A61K007/16
A61K007/20

US Classification:

424/053000

Abstract:

The invention provides a composition whitening teeth, using a bleaching compound and a catalytic activator, where the catalytic activator catalyzes the reaction of a significant portion of the bleaching compound within in a short period of time. A method for whitening teeth by providing a bleaching compound, providing a catalytic agent, and combining the bleaching agent with the catalytic agent so that a reaction of a significant portion of the bleaching agent occurs in a short period of time is also disclosed. A device for whitening teeth, consisting of a toothbrush where at least one of the bristles contains a catalytic activator is also provided. The handle of this device has a reservoir for a bleaching compound and a means for dispensing the bleaching compound. Another device for whitening teeth, consisting of a toothbrush with a catalytic activator capable of catalyzing the reaction of a bleaching compound applied to the head of the device, is further provided.

US Patent:

20040131561, Jul 8, 2004

Filed:

Mar 8, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/472107

Inventors:

Gerald McLaughlin - Port Jefferson Station NY, US

International Classification:

A61K007/20

US Classification:

424/053000

Abstract:

A device is provided for the treatment of a subject's teeth. In one embodiment, the device includes a treatment agent delivery means and a support means to which the delivery means is attached for delivering and retaining the treatment agent. In one embodiment, the device includes a substratum which is formed from a curviplaner band of non-porous material.

US Patent:

20060078512, Apr 13, 2006

Filed:

Sep 7, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/221321

Inventors:

Gerald McLaughlin - Port Jefferson Station NY, US

International Classification:

A61K 8/18

US Classification:

424049000

Abstract:

A method of forming a gel by combining two or more liquid components at the time of use. An excellent application of such a system would be for tooth whitening, but this system can also be used for other purposes such as hair care, printing inks, cleaning products, and the like. By utilizing this invention it is possible to easily create gels that incorporate components which are generally unstable alone or in combination or in gel form without concern about a short shelf life. This invention has such diverse uses as tooth whitening, concentrated cleaning gels, hair treatment, printing inks, as well as others. A preferred method of packaging and delivery is also disclosed.