Device for identifying oral conditions

The present invention relates to devices and systems for detecting the existence of oral conditions.

DEVICE FOR IDENTIFYING ORAL CONDITIONS

The present invention relates to devices and systems for detecting the existence of oral conditions.

Device for identifying oral conditions

The present invention relates to devices and systems for detecting the existence of oral conditions. In one aspect, the invention is a device including a detector capable of detecting a marker of an oral condition; a self-contained indicator that is actuated by a signal from the detector, wherein the indicator is one of a structural indicator adapted to undergo a physical change that is haptically perceptible, a dye adapted to be released into a user's mouth, and a flavor adapted to be released into a user's mouth; and wherein said device is detachably securable to an oral care implement.

Liquid salt cleaning compositions

A cleaning composition comprising a liquid salt, and a hydrogen bond donor for the liquid salt, and a surfactant. Also a method of cleaning using the cleaning composition.

CHOLINE SALT CLEANING COMPOSITIONS

A cleaning composition comprising a choline salt and a surfactant or solvent. Also, a method of cleaning using the cleaning composition. 1. A cleaning composition comprising at least 7.5% by weight choline chloride and at least one of a surfactant and a solvent.2. A cleaning composition comprising choline bicarbonate , surfactant , and solvent , wherein the amount of choline bicarbonate is at least 1% by weight.3. A cleaning composition comprising at least 0.5% by weight of at least one choline salt chosen from choline salicylate and choline dihydrogencitrate , and at least one of a surfactant and a solvent.4. The cleaning composition of claim 1 , wherein the amount of choline chloride is at least 10% by weight.5. The cleaning composition of claim 2 , wherein the amount of choline bicarbonate is at least 5% by weight.6. The cleaning composition of claim 3 , wherein the amount of choline salt is at least 1% by weight.7. The cleaning composition of further comprising a hydrogen bond donor.8. The cleaning composition of claim 7 , wherein the hydrogen bond donor is at least one material chosen from urea claim 7 , aromatic carboxylic acids or their salts claim 7 , salicylic acid claim 7 , salicylate claim 7 , benzoic acid claim 7 , benzoate claim 7 , dicarboxylic acids or their salts claim 7 , oxalic acid claim 7 , malonic acid claim 7 , succinic acid claim 7 , glutaric acid claim 7 , adipic acid claim 7 , tartaric acid claim 7 , tricarboxylic acids or their salts claim 7 , citric acid or its salts.9. The cleaning composition of claim 7 , wherein a weight ratio of hydrogen bond donor to choline salt is 1:1 to 4:1.10. The cleaning composition of claim 1 , wherein the surfactant is present in an amount of at least 0.1% by weight.11. The cleaning composition of claim 1 , wherein the surfactant is at least one surfactant chosen from nonionic surfactants and amphoteric surfactants.12. The cleaning composition of claim 1 , wherein the surfactant is a nonionic surfactant.13. ...

System and Method for Measuring Color or Shade of an Object

A color or shade assessment system and a method of assessing color or shade of an object. The system may include a color or shade measurement device having a probe portion terminating at a distal end, a light emitter assembly, and a light receiver assembly. Furthermore, a spacer including a sleeve extending from a proximal end to a distal end and defining a passageway may be coupled to the probe portion. The spacer may be alterable between (1) a first state in which the spacer is detached from the probe portion; and (2) a second state in which at least a portion of the probe portion extends into the central passageway of the sleeve and the distal end of the probe portion is located between the proximal and distal ends of the sleeve. 1. A tooth assessment system comprising: a probe portion terminating at a distal end;', 'a light emitter assembly configured to generate and emit light from the distal end of the probe portion;', 'a light receiver assembly configured to receive a portion of the light that has been emitted from the distal end of the probe portion and returned to the distal end of the probe portion as received light and generate data indicative of a color or a shade based on the received light;, 'a color or shade measurement device comprisinga spacer detachably coupled to the probe portion so as to be alterable between a first state in which the spacer is detached from the probe portion and a second state in which the spacer is coupled to the probe portion and protrudes beyond the distal end of the probe portion; andwherein the spacer and the light emitter assembly are configured such that: (1) in the first state, the light emitted from the distal end of the probe portion penetrates into both an enamel layer and a dentin layer of a tooth when the distal end of the probe portion is placed into contact with the tooth; and (2) in the second state, the light emitted by the distal end of the probe portion does not penetrate beyond the enamel layer of the tooth ...

DEVICE FOR IDENTIFYING ORAL CONDITIONS

The present invention relates to devices and systems for detecting the existence of oral conditions. In one aspect, the invention is a device including a detector capable of detecting a marker of an oral condition; a self-contained indicator that is actuated by a signal from the detector, wherein the indicator is one of a structural indicator adapted to undergo a physical change that is haptically perceptible, a dye adapted to be released into a user's mouth, and a flavor adapted to be released into a user's mouth; and wherein said device is detachably securable to an oral care implement 1. A device comprising:a detector capable of detecting a marker of an oral condition;a self-contained indicator that is actuated by a signal from the detector, wherein the indicator is one of: (1) a structural indicator adapted to undergo a physical change that is haptically perceptible; (2) a dye adapted to be released into a user's mouth; and (3) a flavor adapted to be released into a user's mouth; andwherein said device is detachably securable to an oral care implement.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein detection of said marker indicates good oral health.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein said marker is selected from the group consisting of: triclosan;a phosphate; an amino acid; a potassium salt; and a stannous salt.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein detection of said marker indicates the existence of a disease claim 1 , disorder claim 1 , or condition that is amenable to detection via examination of the oral cavity.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein said marker is a bacteria claim 4 , fungi claim 4 , yeast or virus.6. The device of claim 4 , wherein said marker is selected from the group consisting of: C-reactive protein; glucose; cortisol; PSA; c-erbB-2 protein; a hormone; IL-1β claim 4 , PGE2 claim 4 , arginine; gingipains; elastases; dipeptidylpeptidase; β-glucuronidase; lactoferrin; platelet-activating factor; ICPT; cathepsin B; cystatins; MMP-1; collagenase-2; MMP-8; MMP-13 ...

Spectroscopic System and Method Therefor

A spectroscopic system may include: a probe having a probe tip and an optical coupler, the optical coupler including an emitting fiber group and first and second receiving fiber groups, each fiber group having a first end and a second end, wherein the first ends of the fiber groups are formed into a bundle and optically exposed through the probe tip; a light source optically coupled to the second end of the emitting fiber group, the light source emitting light in at least a first waveband and a second waveband, the second waveband being different from the first waveband; a first spectrometer optically coupled to the second end of the first receiving fiber group and configured to process light in the first waveband; and a second spectrometer optically coupled to the second end of the second receiving fiber group and configured to process light in the second waveband. 1. A spectroscopic system comprising:a probe comprising a probe tip and an optical coupler, the optical coupler comprising an emitting fiber group, a first receiving fiber group, and a second receiving fiber group, each fiber group having a first end and a second end, wherein the first ends of the fiber groups are formed into a bundle and optically exposed through the probe tip;a light source optically coupled to the second end of the emitting fiber group, the light source configured to emit light in at least a first waveband and a second waveband, the second waveband being different from the first waveband;a first spectrometer optically coupled to the second end of the first receiving fiber group, wherein the first scanning spectrometer is configured to process light in the first waveband; anda second spectrometer optically coupled to the second end of the second receiving fiber group, wherein the second scanning spectrometer is configured to process light in the second waveband.2. The spectroscopic system of claim 1 , wherein the first spectrometer comprises a first scanning spectrometer claim 1 , and ...

Skin Care Implement and System

In one embodiment, a personal care implement is disclosed. The personal care implement has an emitting end and an electromagnetic source for projecting electromagnetic radiation onto an area of skin to treat a skin condition. A light sensor is configured to sense an amount of ambient light present at the emitting end. A controller instructs the electromagnetic source to begin projecting only when the light sensor senses that the amount of ambient light at the emitting end is below a predefined threshold. 1. A personal care implement comprising:an emitting end;an electromagnetic source for projecting electromagnetic radiation onto an area of skin, the electromagnetic source having emission characteristics to treat a skin condition;a light sensor configured to sense an amount of ambient light present at the emitting end; anda controller that instructs the electromagnetic source to begin projecting only when the light sensor senses that the amount of ambient light at the emitting end is below a predefined threshold.2. The personal care implement of further comprisinga body section;a treatment section including the emitting end and a body end, the emitting end being located at a distal end of the treatment section and opposite the body end, the body end being attached to the body section, the treatment end being formed as a seal; anda pressure sensor configured to sense a pressure exerted by the treatment area on the treatment end of the treatment section,wherein the controller instructs the electromagnetic source to begin projecting only when (1) the light sensor senses the amount of ambient light at the emitting end of the treatment section is below the predefined threshold, and (2) the pressure sensor senses the pressure exerted by the area of the skin on the treatment end of the treatment section is above a predefined pressure.3. The personal care implement of wherein the controller instructs the electromagnetic source to project only when the light sensor senses ...

Polymer Screening Methods

This application is directed to methods of assessing polymer deposition on dental surfaces using near infrared spectroscopy, providing a rapid and efficient method to screen for and identify optimal polymers for use in oral care formulations, (i) near infra red (IR) absorption of a dental substrate is measured in the absence of a polymer under test, and subsequently of the test sample comprising the dental substrate contacted with the test polymer. After washing or rinsing the test sample near IR of it is determined again (iii). The IR absorption of the test polymer itself is also measured (ii). Through the comparison of the three measurements (i), (ii), and (iii) the degree of deposition and retention of the test polymer on the test sample is determined. 1. A method of measuring polymer deposition on a dental substrate comprising:a. measuring the near IR absorption of a dental substrate in the absence of test polymer;b. measuring the near IR absorption of a test polymer;c. obtaining a test sample by contacting a dental substrate with the test polymer or a formulation comprising the test polymer;d. washing or rinsing the test sample;e. measuring the near IR absorption of the test sample;f. comparing the near IR absorption of (i) the dental substrate in the absence of test polymer, (ii) the test polymer, and (iii) the test sample, to determine the degree of deposition and retention of the test polymer on the test sample.2. The method of wherein the dental substrate is a substrate selected from mammalian tooth claim 1 , e.g. claim 1 , human tooth or bovine tooth claim 1 , dentin claim 1 , and hydroxylapatite.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the dental substrate is a saliva-coated substrate.4. The method of wherein the saliva-coated dental substrate is a saliva-coated hydroxylapatite disk.5. The method of wherein the test polymer is selected from carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP).6. The method of wherein the method is carried out in vitro ...

ANALYSIS OF SUBSTRATES HAVING AGENTS DEPOSITED THEREON

Improved analytical, diagnostic, monitoring, and other methods (and their associated devices) for evaluating the extent of deposition of an agent onto a substrate are described. Exemplary methods may be used in the in the monitoring of the dental health of patients or in the fast, efficient screening and/or characterization of formulations in terms of their use for depositing oral actives onto tooth surfaces. The methods involve the direct or in situ analysis of substrates, onto which agents are deposited, using Near-IR spectroscopy and/or UV spectroscopy. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the oral agent is triclosan.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , after step (a) and prior to step (b) claim 1 , drying an oral agent-containing substrate obtained in step (a).4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the oral agent-containing substrate obtained in step (a) is dried to a predetermined water concentration.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein in (b) analysis of the substrate is by using Ultraviolet spectroscopy.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the oral agent is triclosan and the substrate comprises hydroxyapatite (HAP).7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the substrate is analyzed using a Near-IR spectroscopy instrument or a UV spectroscopy instrument having a solid measurement accessory.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the substrate is analyzed using a Near-IR spectroscopy instrument and the solid measurement accessory is a rapid content analyzer (RCA).9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the substrate is analyzed using a UV spectroscopy instrument and the solid measurement accessory is an integrating sphere accessory.10. The method of claim 9 , further comprising claim 9 , after step (a) and prior to step (b) claim 9 , positioning an oral agent-containing substrate obtained in step (a) on a reflective disk plate in the integrating sphere accessory.11. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , after step (b) claim 1 , applying a mathematical ...

Method for testing oral malodor

The present invention relates to a method for testing oral malodor, in particular oral malodor from onion and garlic. Described herein are methods for testing the efficacy of an oral care composition to reduce oral malodor, the method comprising the steps of: a) cleaning at least a part of the oral cavity with an oral care composition; b) testing a first sample of exhaled breath from the cleaned oral cavity to provide a first test result representing a first amount of at least one oral malodor component detected in the exhaled breath; c) exposing the oral cavity to an oral malodor material including or capable of forming the at least one oral malodor component; and d) testing a second sample of exhaled breath from the oral cavity to provide a second test result representing a second amount of the at least one oral malodor component detected in the exhaled breath.

METHOD FOR TESTING ORAL MALODOR

The present invention relates to a method for testing oral malodor, in particular oral malodor from coffee. Described herein are methods for testing the efficacy of an oral care composition to reduce oral malodor, the method comprising the steps of: a) cleaning at least a part of the oral cavity with an oral care composition; b) testing a sample of exhaled breath from the cleaned oral cavity to provide a test result representing a amount of at least one oral malodor component detected in the exhaled breath; c) exposing the oral cavity to an oral malodor material including or capable of forming the at least one oral malodor component; and d) testing a sample of exhaled breath from the oral cavity to provide a test result representing an amount of the at least one oral malodor component detected in the exhaled breath. 1. A method for testing the efficacy of and selecting an oral care composition to reduce oral malodor , wherein the method comprises the steps of:a1. cleaning at least a part of the oral cavity with an oral care composition and testing the cleaned oral cavity to provide a baseline amount of at least one oral malodor component detected in the exhaled breath;b1. exposing the oral cavity to an oral malodor material containing the at least one oral malodor component;c1. obtaining a sample of exhaled breath from the oral cavity to detect a amount of the at least one oral malodor component in the exhaled breath which is a representation of the propylactic effect of the oral care composition; andd1. comparing the amount of the at least one oral malodor component detected in the exhaled breath after cleansing with an oral care composition with a amount from cleansing with a different oral care composition and selecting the oral care composition with the lower amount for a method of providing prophylactic effect against at least one malodor component in the oral cavity.2. A method for testing the efficacy of and selecting an oral care composition to reduce oral ...

Fast Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis of Silicone Adhesive

This application is directed to a fast method of quantitatively and qualitatively validating the amount of silicone adhesive in a composition comprising silicone adhesive and silicone polymer which comprises of testing a sample of the composition with near IR or mid IR spectroscopy. The method can be extended to analyzing the amount of silicone adhesive in an oral care composition.

Liquid salt cleaning compositions

A cleaning composition comprising a liquid salt, and a hydrogen bond donor for the liquid salt, and a surfactant. Also a method of cleaning using the cleaning composition.

Choline salt cleaning compositions

A cleaning composition comprising a choline salt and a surfactant or solvent. Also, a method of cleaning using the cleaning composition.

Polymer screening methods

This application is directed to methods of assessing polymer deposition on dental surfaces using near infrared spectroscopy, providing a rapid and efficient method to screen for and identify optimal polymers for use in oral care formulations, (i) near infra red (IR) absorption of a dental substrate is measured in the absence of a polymer under test, and subsequently of the test sample comprising the dental substrate contacted with the test polymer. After washing or rinsing the test sample near IR of it is determined again (iii). The IR absorption of the test polymer itself is also measured (ii). Through the comparison of the three measurements (i), (ii), and (iii) the degree of deposition and retention of the test polymer on the test sample is determined.

Choline salt cleaning compositions

A cleaning composition comprising a choline salt and a surfactant or solvent. Also, a method of cleaning using the cleaning composition.

Polymer screening methods

This application is directed to methods of assessing polymer deposition on dental surfaces using near infrared spectroscopy, providing a rapid and efficient method to screen for and identify optimal polymers for use in oral care formulations, (i) near infra red (IR) absorption of a dental substrate is measured in the absence of a polymer under test, and subsequently of the test sample comprising the dental substrate contacted with the test polymer. After washing or rinsing the test sample near IR of it is determined again (iii). The IR absorption of the test polymer itself is also measured (ii). Through the comparison of the three measurements (i), (ii), and (iii) the degree of deposition and retention of the test polymer on the test sample is determined.

Skin care implement and system

Skin care implement and system.

En una modalidad, se describe un instrumento para el cuidado personal. El instrumento para el cuidado personal tiene un extremo emisor y una fuente electromagnética para la proyección de radiación electromagnética sobre una zona de la piel para tratar una afección de la piel. Un sensor de luz está configurado para detectar una cantidad de luz ambiente presente en el extremo emisor. Un controlador indica a la fuente electromagnética que comience a proyectar solo cuando el sensor de luz detecta que la cantidad de la luz ambiente en el extremo emisor está por debajo de un umbral predefinido.

Process to produce stable suspending system.

Un proceso que desgasifica una composición de agente tensioactivo estructurada que comprende por lo menos un agente tensioactivo, agua y por lo menos un agente de suspensión seleccionado de polisacáridos, gomas y celulosas. Al desgasificar la composición, el agente de suspensión puede formar un sistema estructurado. El gas, tal como burbujas de aire, interrumpe la formación del sistema estructurado, lo que reduce la habilidad de la composición para suspender los materiales.

Spectroscopic system and method therefor

A spectroscopic system may include: a probe having a probe tip and an optical coupler, the optical coupler including an emitting fiber group and first and second receiving fiber groups, each fiber group having a first end and a second end, wherein the first ends of the fiber groups are formed into a bundle and optically exposed through the probe tip; a light source optically coupled to the second end of the emitting fiber group, the light source emitting light in at least a first waveband and a second waveband, the second waveband being different from the first waveband; a first spectrometer optically coupled to the second end of the first receiving fiber group and configured to process light in the first waveband; and a second spectrometer optically coupled to the second end of the second receiving fiber group and configured to process light in the second waveband.

Analysis of substrates having agents deposited thereon

Improved analytical, diagnostic, monitoring, and other methods (and their associated devices) for evaluating the extent of deposition of an agent onto a substrate are described. Exemplary methods may be used in the in the monitoring of the dental health of patients or in the fast, efficient screening and/ or characterization of formulations in terms of their use for depositing oral actives onto tooth surfaces. The methods involve the direct or in situ analysis of substrates, onto which agents are deposited, using Near-IR spectroscopy and/ or UV spectroscopy.

Device for identifying oral conditions

Spectroscopic system and method therefor

A spectroscopic system may include: a probe having a probe tip and an optical coupler, the optical coupler including an emitting fiber group and first and second receiving fiber groups, each fiber group having a first end and a second end, wherein the first ends of the fiber groups are formed into a bundle and optically exposed through the probe tip; a light source optically coupled to the second end of the emitting fiber group, the light source emitting light in at least a first waveband and a second waveband, the second waveband being different from the first waveband; a first spectrometer optically coupled to the second end of the first receiving fiber group and configured to process light in the first waveband; and a second spectrometer optically coupled to the second end of the second receiving fiber group and configured to process light in the second waveband.

Process to produce stable suspending system

A process that degasses a structured surfactant composition that comprises at least one surfactant, water, and at least one suspending agent chosen from polysaccharides, gums, and celluloses. By degassing the composition, the suspending agent can form a structured system. Gas, such as air bubbles, disrupts the formation of the structuring system, which reduces the ability of the composition to suspend materials.

Device for identifying oral conditions

The present invention relates to devices and systems for detecting the existence of oral conditions.

Analysis of substrates having agents deposited thereon

Liquid salt cleaning compositions

A cleaning composition comprising a liquid salt, and a hydrogen bond donor for the liquid salt, and a surfactant. Also, a method of cleaning using the cleaning composition.

MICROFIBROSE CELLULOSE WITH A DISTRIBUTION OF THE SIZE OF THE PARTICLES THAT ALLOWS IT TO BE USED IN STRUCTURED SURFACTING COMPOSITIONS

Una composición acuosa constituida por un surfactante, agua y un agente de suspensión contentivo de celulosa microfibrosa que se caracteriza por tener una distribución del tamaño de las partículas de celulosa microfibrosa que hace posible una mayor estructuración de la composición para suspender el material.

Microfibrous cellulose having a particle size distribution for structured surfactant compositions

An aqueous composition comprising surfactant, water, and a suspending agent comprising microfibrous cellulose that is characterized by a particle size distribution of the microfibrous cellulose that provides for increased structuring of the composition to suspend material.

Skin Care Implement and System

In one embodiment, a system for monitoring acne is disclosed. A sensor device includes an image sensor and a position sensor. A processing device receives image data and position data from the sensor device. The processing device then combines portions of the image data for different images to generate composite image data, the combination being based on the corresponding position data for each image. A user interface displays a composite image of the user's skin based on the composite image data, the composite image including a skin condition indicator.

Spectroscopic system and method therefor

A spectroscopic system may include: a probe having a probe tip and an optical coupler, the optical coupler including an emitting fiber group and first and second receiving fiber groups, each fiber group having a first end and a second end, wherein the first ends of the fiber groups are formed into a bundle and optically exposed through the probe tip; a light source optically coupled to the second end of the emitting fiber group, the light source emitting light in at least a first waveband and a second waveband, the second waveband being different from the first waveband; a first spectrometer optically coupled to the second end of the first receiving fiber group and configured to process light in the first waveband; and a second spectrometer optically coupled to the second end of the second receiving fiber group and configured to process light in the second waveband.

Procedimiento para hacer una composicion acuosa

Un procedimiento para hacer una composición acuosa, caracterizado porque comprende: (I) procesar una composición acuosa que comprende un agente de suspensión que comprende celulosa microfibrosa en un homogenizador, (II) medir el tamaño de partícula del agente de suspensión por Medición de Reflectancia de Haz Enfocado, y (III) mezclar un tensioactivo en la composición acuosa.

Skin care system

測試口臭之方法

本發明係關於用於測試口臭，特別來自於洋蔥與大蒜之口臭的方法。本文中所說明者為用於測試口腔保健組成物於減少口臭之功效的方法，該方法包含如下之步驟：a)用口腔保健組成物清潔口腔之至少一部分；b)測試來自於經清潔口腔呼出氣味之第一個樣品，以提供第一個試驗結果，其代表於該呼出氣味中所檢測之至少一種口臭組份的第一個量；c)將口腔暴露於包括或能夠形成至少一種口臭組份之口臭物質；且d)測試來自於該口腔呼出氣味之第二個樣品，以提供第二個試驗結果，其代表於該呼出氣味中所檢測之至少一種口臭組份的第二個量。

Method for testing oral malodor

The present invention relates to a method for testing oral malodor, in particular oral malodor from coffee. Described herein are methods for testing the efficacy of an oral care composition to reduce oral malodor, the method comprising the steps of: a) cleaning at least a part of the oral cavity with an oral care composition; b) testing a sample of exhaled breath from the cleaned oral cavity to provide a test result representing a amount of at least one oral malodor component detected in the exhaled breath; c) exposing the oral cavity to an oral malodor material including or capable of forming the at least one oral malodor component; and d) testing a sample of exhaled breath from the oral cavity to provide a test result representing an amount of the at least one oral malodor component detected in the exhaled breath.

Fast quantitative and qualitative analysis of silicone adhesive

This application is directed to a fast method of quantitatively and qualitatively validating the amount of silicone adhesive in a composition comprising silicone adhesive and silicone polymer which comprises of testing a sample of the composition with near IR or mid IR spectroscopy. The method can be extended to analyzing the amount of silicone adhesive in an oral care composition.