Appetite suppressant toothpaste

• US 6,485,710 B2
• Filed: 12/27/2000
• Issued: 11/26/2002
• Est. Priority Date: 12/27/2000
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Arthur Zuckerman
• Original Assignee: Arthur Zuckerman
• Inventors: Zuckerman, Arthur
• Primary Examiner(s): Rose, Shep K.
• Application Number:
  US09/749,021
• Publication Number:
  US 20020122777A1
• Time in Patent Office: 699 Days
• Field of Search: 424/49-58, 424/195.1
• US Class Current: 424/58
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 2300/00 Mixtures or combinations of active ingredients, wherein at least one active ingredient is fully defined in groups A61K31/00 - A61K41/00
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/185 Magnoliopsida (dicotyledons)
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/27 Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed family), e.g. hoya
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/328 Commiphora, e.g. mecca myrrh or balm of Gilead
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/38 Clusiaceae, Hypericaceae or Guttiferae (Hypericum or Mangosteen family), e.g. common St. Johnswort
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/45 Ericaceae or Vacciniaceae (Heath or Blueberry family), e.g. blueberry, cranberry or bilberry
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/48 Fabaceae or Leguminosae (Pea or Legume family); Caesalpiniaceae; Mimosaceae; Papilionaceae
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/752 Citrus, e.g. lime, orange or lemon
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/77 Sapindaceae (Soapberry family), e.g. lychee or soapberry
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/82 Theaceae (Tea family), e.g. camellia
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/87 Vitaceae or Ampelidaceae (Vine or Grape family), e.g. wine grapes, muscadine or peppervine
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/922 of vegetable origin
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/9789 Magnoliopsida [dicotyledons]
• CPC Class Codes: A61Q 11/00 Preparations for care of the teeth, of the oral cavity or of dentures; Dentifrices, e.g. toothpastes; Mouth rinses

Abstract

An appetite suppressant toothpaste formulations which simultaneously suppresses the users appetite while promoting intraoral cleanliness. The toothpaste composition includes toothpaste base ingredients; and at least one of appetite suppressant and appetite depressant herbs. The toothpaste base ingredients include a combination of known amounts of Vegetable Glycerin; Sorbitol, Hydrated Silica; Purified Water; Xylitol; Carrageenan; Sodium Lauryl Sulfate; and Titanium Dioxide and a flavoring agent. The appetite suppressing and depressing herbs include at least one of Garcinia Cambogia; Gymnema Sylvestre; Kola Nut; Citrus Aurantium; Yerba Mate; and Griffonia Simplicifolia and comprise a range of substantially 5.5% to substantially 22% by weight of the composition. The appetite suppressing and depressing herbs may further include at least one of Guarana, Green Tea, myrrh, guggul Lipid and black current seed oil. Alternatively, the toothpaste composition may be in the form of a dental cream or mouthspray.

Claims

1. A toothpaste composition for suppressing appetite and promoting weight loss while simultaneously promoting intraoral cleanliness comprising effective amounts of:

Vegetable Glycerin;

Sorbitol, Hydrated Silica;

Purified Water;

Xylitol;

Carrageenan;

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate;

Titanium Dioxide;

Oil of Wintergreen;

Garcinia Cambogia;

Gymnema Sylvestre;

Kola Nut;

Citrus Aurantium;

Yerba Mate; and

Griffonia Simplicifolia.

2. The toothpaste composition of claim 1, wherein the ingredients are combined in the following percentage amounts:

substantially 10-30% Vegetable Glycerin;

substantially 10-30% Sorbitol, substantially 10-30% Hydrated Silica;

substantially 10-30% Purified Water;

substantially 10-30% Xylitol;

substantially 10-30% Carrageenan;

substantially 1-3% Sodium Lauryl Sulfate;

substantially 1-3% Titanium Dioxide;

substantially 1-3% Oil of Wintergreen;

0.3-1% Gymnema Sylvestre;

substantially 0.3-1% Garcinia Cambogia;

substantially 1-2% Kola Nut;

substantially 1-2% Guggul Lipid;

substantially 1-2% Citrus Aurantium;

substantially 1-2% Yerba Mate; and

substantially 1-2% Griffonia Simplicifolia.

3. The toothpaste composition of claim 1, wherein the toothpaste composition is in the form of a dental cream.

4. The toothpaste composition of claim 1, wherein the toothpaste composition is in the form of a mouthspray.

5. The toothpaste composition of claim 1, further comprising a high impact flavor.

6. The toothpaste composition of claim 5, wherein the high impact flavor is any or all of oil of wintergreen, chocolate, cherry, strawberry, or grape.

7. The toothpaste composition of claim 1, further including Myrrh.

8. The toothpaste composition of claim 1, further including Guarana.

9. The toothpaste composition of claim 1, further including Green Tea.

10. The toothpaste composition of claim 1, further including Guggul.

11. The toothpaste composition of claim 1, further including Black Current seed oil.