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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 22, 2016
Filed:
Dec. 20, 2010
Thomas James Boyd, Metuchen, NJ (US);
Suman Kumar Chopra, Monroe, NJ (US);
Sarita Vera Mello, North Brunswick, NJ (US);
Rahul Patel, Parsippany, NJ (US);
Dennis Kembero Ontumi, Easton, PA (US);
Thomas James Boyd, Metuchen, NJ (US);
Suman Kumar Chopra, Monroe, NJ (US);
Sarita Vera Mello, North Brunswick, NJ (US);
Rahul Patel, Parsippany, NJ (US);
Dennis Kembero Ontumi, Easton, PA (US);
Colgate-Palmolive Company, New York, NY (US);
Abstract
A oral care composition includes: (a) a hydrophilic film-forming polymer; and (b) a hydrophobic carrier, wherein the hydrophilic film-forming polymer is a film-forming polymer effective to occlude dentinal tubules and the oral care composition contains 0-10 wt. % water. The hydrophilic film-forming polymer is preferably GANTREZ S. The hydrophobic carrier is preferably a vegetable oil. A method of cleaning teeth includes applying to the teeth the oral care composition such that the hydrophilic film-forming polymer occludes dentinal tubules. A toothbrush includes: a handle; a head mounted to the handle, the head comprising an outer surface and a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending outwardly from the outer surface; and a gelatin capsule containing the oral care composition positioned on the head.