Appetite suppressant toothpaste

• US 6,610,277 B2
• Filed: 11/22/2002
• Issued: 08/26/2003
• 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:
  US10/302,109
• Publication Number:
  US 20030077233A1
• Time in Patent Office: 277 Days
• Field of Search: 424/49-58
• 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 36/82 Theaceae (Tea family), e.g. camellia
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/922 of vegetable origin
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/9717 Rhodophycota or Rhodophyta [red algae], e.g. Porphyra
• 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, dental cream, or mouth spray composition which suppresses appetite and promotes weight loss while simultaneously promoting intraoral cleanliness, comprising:

a) toothpaste, dental cream, or mouth spray base ingredients; and

b) a combination of appetite suppressants comprising effective amounts of Griffonia Simplicifolia, Gymnema Sylvestre, and Citrus Aurantium, being present at about 5.5% to about 22% by weight concentrations.

2. A toothpaste composition in accordance with claim 1, further including Garcinia Cambogia.

3. A toothpaste composition in accordance with claim 2, further including Guarana.

4. A toothpaste composition in accordance with claim 3, further including Yerba Mate.

5. A toothpaste composition in accordance with claim 4, further including Kola Nut.

6. A toothpaste composition in accordance with claim 5, further including Green Tea and Myrrh gum.

7. A toothpaste composition in accordance with claim 6, wherein each of said further appetite suppressants comprises substantially 1% to 2% by weight of said composition.

8. A toothpaste composition in accordance with claim 1, being in the form of a dental cream.

9. A toothpaste composition in accordance with claim 1, being in the form of a mouth spray.

10. A toothpaste composition which suppresses appetite and promotes weight loss while simultaneously promoting intraoral cleanliness, comprising:

a) toothpaste base ingredients; and

b) a combination of appetite suppressants comprising effective amounts of Garcinia Cambogia, Gymnema Sylvestre, and Kola Nut, being present at about 5.5% to about 22% by weight concentrations.

11. A toothpaste composition which suppresses appetite and promotes weight loss simultaneously promoting intraoral cleanliness, comprising:

a) toothpaste base ingredients; and

b) a combination of appetite suppressants comprising effective amounts of Garcinia Cambogia, Kola Nut, and Citrus Aurantium, being present at about 5.5% to about 22% by weight concentrations.

12. A toothpaste composition in accordance with claim 11, further including Yerba Mate.

13. A toothpaste composition in accordance with claim 12, further including Griffonia Simplicifolia.