Patent assignee · US · COMPANY

Colgate-Palmolive Company

5,029Patents
2,008Active
5,029Granted
55Portfolio score

Filing activity: Mar 1, 1968 → Mar 27, 2024 · 498 expiring within 5 years

Most-cited patents

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
US8281446B2 Oral care implement Human Necessities 997 Active
US4055180A Absorbent article with retained hydrocolloid material Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 344 Expired
US5628082A Toothbrush with improved efficacy Human Necessities 329 Expired
US4360021A Absorbent article Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 241 Expired
USD376310S Bottle General 210 Expired
US4627977A Anticalculus oral composition Human Necessities 198 Expired
US4894220A Antibacterial antiplaque oral composition Human Necessities 189 Expired
US3986479A Pre-moistened towelette dispenser Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 182 Expired
US7143462B2 Oral care implement Performing Operations; Transporting 181 Expired
US5098291A Pressurized medicant applicator Human Necessities 179 Expired
US4064062A Stabilized activated percompound bleaching compositions and methods for manufacture thereof Chemistry; Metallurgy 177 Expired
US7047591B2 Oral care implement Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 171 Expired
USD442078S Pouch General 170 Expired
US5341537A Plaque removing toothbrush Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 169 Expired
US4542598A Athletic type shoe for tennis and other court games Human Necessities 167 Expired
US3994417A Towelette dispenser Human Necessities 166 Expired
US6051216A Cosmetic composition containing siloxane based polyamides as thickening agents Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 166 Expired
US4138477A Composition to control mouth odor Human Necessities 164 Expired
USD527640S1 Container and cap General 163 Expired
US3978861A Disposable diaper with end flap means and method Human Necessities 163 Expired
US6276021A Toothbrush having a bristle pattern providing enhanced cleaning Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 161 Expired
US5335389A Plaque removing toothbrush Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 155 Expired
US3995640A Diaper with elastic means Human Necessities 154 Expired
US6510982B2 Shipper and display carton Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 151 Expired
US5256402A Abrasive tooth whitening dentifrice of improved stability Human Necessities 149 Expired

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Counts and citation impact are objective bibliographic measures.