U.S. Patents

Last updated: May 11, 2026 Canada(FR)

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Skin Health, Home Care, and Pet Nutrition, Colgate-Palmolive has a rich 200-plus year history of innovation and continuous improvement in support of our ongoing mission to bring trusted brands – and reasons to smile – to millions of homes around the world. Colgate-Palmolive’s patented and patent pending technologies can be found in many of our products.

This site is intended to serve as notice under the virtual patent marking provisions of 35 USC 287(a) and provides United States patent information associated with the products listed below. The following list of Colgate-Palmolive products and associated patents is not all-inclusive. The Colgate-Palmolive products listed below and other Colgate-Palmolive products may be protected by one or more additional patents and pending patents in the U.S. and elsewhere.

Oral Care

Toothpastes

Colgate Total Active Prevention Toothpaste (all variants)

U.S. Patent Nos. Patent Nos. 10,889,093 | 10,918,580 | 11,485,121 | 11,723,846 | 12,472,130

Colgate Optic White Toothpaste (all variants except Renewal and Pro Series)

U.S. Patent Nos. 8,591,868 | 9,174,070 | 10,889,093 | 11,485,121

Colgate Optic White Renewal Toothpaste

U.S. Patent Nos. 8,591,868 | 10,889,093 | 11,485,121

Colgate Optic White Pro Series Toothpaste

U.S. Patent No. 10,889,093 | 11,485,121

Colgate Gum Renewal Toothpaste

U.S. Patent Nos. 10,889,093 | 10,918,580 | 11,485,121

Colgate PreviDent 5000 Ortho Defense Toothpaste

U.S. Patent Nos. 9,522,103 | 10,889,093 | 11,485,121

Colgate PreviDent 5000 Booster Plus Toothpaste

U.S. Patent No. 9,522,103

Colgate PreviDent 5000 Enamel Protect Toothpaste

U.S. Patent No. 8,900,558

Colgate PreviDent 5000 Sensitive Toothpaste

U.S. Patent No. 8,900,558

Colgate PreviDent 5000 Dry MouthToothpaste

U.S. Patent No. 8,568,697

Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste (all full size variants)

U.S. Patent Nos. 10,889,093 | 11,485,121

hello Toothpaste (all variants)

U.S. Patent Nos. 10,889,093 | 11,485,121

Mouthwashes & Rinses

Colgate Total Mouthwash (all variants)

U.S. Patent Nos. D666104 | D666105 | D672649 | D676754 | D690597 | D690598

Colgate Optic White Mouthwash (all variants)

U.S. Patent Nos. D666104 | D666105 | D672649 | D676754 | D690597 | D690598

Colgate Peroxyl Mouthwash (all variants)

U.S. Patent Nos. D666104 | D666105 | D672649 | D676754 | D690597 | D690598

Colgate Enamel Strength Mouthwash (all variants)

U.S. Patent Nos. D666104 | D666105 | D672649 | D676754 | D690597 | D690598

Colgate Kids Mouthwash (all variants)

U.S. Patent Nos. D666104 | D666105 | D672649 | D676754 | D690597 | D690598

Tom’s of Maine Mouthwash (all variants)

U.S. Patent Nos. D666104 | D666105 | D672649 | D676754 | D690597 | D690598

Toothbrushes (Powered/Battery)

Colgate 360 Power Sonic Battery Toothbrush (all variants)

U.S. Patent Nos. 9,168,117 | 10,022,208 | 10,595,628 | 10,603,147 | 10,603,150 | 10,631,964 | 10,639,133 | 10,898,304 | 11,229,281 | 11,517,412 | 11,931,218 | D960582

Colgate Optic White Pro Series Battery Toothbrush (all variants)

U.S. Patent Nos. 9,168,117 | 10,022,208 | 10,595,628 | 10,603,147 | 10,603,150 | 10,631,964 | 10,639,133 | 10,898,304 | 11,229,281 | 11,517,412 | 11,931,218 | D846883 | D882270 | D925918 | D960582 | D1044284

Colgate Total Active Prevention Battery Toothbrush

U.S. Patent Nos. 9,168,117 | 10,022,208 | 10,595,628 | 10,603,147 | 10,603,150 | 10,631,964 | 10,639,133 | 10,898,304 | 11,229,281 | 11,517,412 | 11,931,218 | D846883 | D882270 | D925918 | D1044284

Colgate 360 Vibrate Sonic Battery Toothbrush (all variants)

U.S. Patent Nos. 8,500,766 | 8,863,345 | 9,586,350 | 10,231,536 | 11,576,483 | 11,819,113 | D669688 | D669689 | D670503 | D670505 | D832586 | D841335

Colgate Kids Sonic Power Battery Toothbrush (all variants)

U.S. Patent No. D997566

Colgate Kids 6+ Advanced Cavity Fighter Sonic Power Battery Toothbrush

U.S. Patent Nos. 9,168,117 | 10,022,208 | 10,709,533 | 10,898,304 | 11,833,004 | 11,931,218 | 12,440,320

Toothbrushes (Manual)

Colgate 360 Advanced Toothbrush (all variants)

U.S. Patent Nos. 10,021,959 | 10,178,907 | 10,226,118 | 10,426,250 | 10,595,628 | 10,660,430 | 10,687,610 | 11,229,281 | D780457 | D883676 | D1004980 | D1098756

Colgate Optic White Pro Series Toothbrush

U.S. Patent Nos. D764176 | D764177 | D813550 | D814796 | D860653 | D886460 | D961269 | D1024571

Colgate Renewal Toothbrush

U.S. Patent Nos. D764176 | D764177 | D813550 | D814796 | D860653 | D886460 | D961269

Colgate Gum Health Toothbrush

U.S. Patent Nos. 9,802,347 | 10,561,229 | 10,723,052 | 11,013,313 | 11,577,435 | 11,771,210 | D777446 | D840691 | D887144 | D987298

Colgate Gum Expert Toothbrush

U.S. Patent Nos. D764176 | D764177 | D813550 | D814796 | D860653 | D886460 | D1026470

Colgate Sensitive Expert Toothbrush

U.S. Patent Nos. D943283 | D1024573

Colgate Wisp Mini-brush (all variants)

U.S. Patent Nos. 8,240,937 | 8,734,042 | D660599 | D700437 | D732831 | D782825

Colgate Triple Action Toothbrush

U.S. Patent No. D1026469

Colgate Kids 2-5 Toothbrush (all variants)

U.S. Patent Nos. D776937 | D840692 | D882959

Colgate Kids 5+ Toothbrush (all variants)

U.S. Patent Nos. D776436 | D840158 | D884353 | D987300

Colgate My First 0-2 Toothbrush (all variants)

U.S. Patent No. D738627

Colgate Kid’s 2-8 Ocean Explorer Toothbrush

U.S. Patent Nos. D689699 | D697719 | D751294

hello kids toothbrush (all variants incl. unicorn)

U.S. Patent Nos. D961270 | D1068281

Tom’s of Maine Antiplaque Toothbrush

U.S. Patent Nos. D1011046 | D1056509

Tom’s of Maine Kid’s 2+ Toothbrush

U.S. Patent Nos. D689699 | D697719 | D751294

Whitening Devices

Colgate Optic White Overnight Whitening Pen

U.S. Patent No. 11,040,002

Colgate Optic White Express Whitening Pen

U.S. Patent No. 11,040,002

Colgate Optic White ComfortFit LED Teeth Whitening Kit (LED Tray + Whitening Pen)

U.S. Patent Nos. 11,040,002 | D1007689 | D1021099