US3018778A
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Swab
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-02-16
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Granted: 1962-01-30
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Expires: 1980-02-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Brilliant Herbert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 17:23
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C19/00; A61C19/06; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/38; A61C5/00; A61C5/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A DENTAL SWAB FOR USE IN TREATING DENTAL CAVITIES, SAID SWAB INCLUDING AN APPLICATOR AND A PELLET OF A PREDETERMINED DRY-STATE SIZE SECURED TO ONE END OF SAID APPLICATOR, SAID PELLET BEING MADE OF A RESILIENT, POROUS AND ABSORBENT MATERIAL WHICH, WHEN WETTED, BECOMES SOFT AND EXPANDS CONSIDERABLY BEYOND SAID DRY-STATE SIZE, SAID PELLET BEING IMPREGNATED WITH A METALLIC COMPONENT WHICH REACTS WITH MERCURY WHEREBY, WHEN MERCURY IS APPLIED TO SAID PELLET, AN AMALGAM IS FORMED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
A DENTAL SWAB FOR USE IN TREATING DENTAL CAVITIES, SAID SWAB INCLUDING AN APPLICATOR AND A PELLET OF A PREDETERMINED DRY-STATE SIZE SECURED TO ONE END OF SAID APPLICATOR, SAID PELLET BEING MADE OF A RESILIENT, POROUS AND ABSORBENT MATERIAL WHICH, WHEN WETTED, BECOMES SOFT AND EXPANDS CONSIDERABLY BEYOND SAID DRY-STATE SIZE, SAID PELLET BEING IMPREGNATED WITH A METALLIC COMPONENT WHICH REACTS WITH MERCURY WHEREBY, WHEN MERCURY IS APPLIED TO SAID PELLET, AN AMALGAM IS FORMED.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1965-01-29 | 1965-07-31 | 1966-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-01-29 | 1969-07-31 | 1970-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-01-29 | 1973-07-31 | 1974-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |