US3844286A
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Releasable medicament dental carrier and method
Assignee: Veratex Corp
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Filing: 1973-08-10
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Granted: 1974-10-29
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Expires: 1993-08-10
Abstract
Abstract A flexible foam I-beam shaped carrier is disclosed having a medicament disposed within channel portions thereof for release during dental treatment. The present invention provides a structure for dental treatment and is especially adaptable for home usage.
Inventors
- 👤 S Cowen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:11
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61Q; A61Q11/00; A61C; A61C19/00; A61C19/06; A61C19/063; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
54 words
A DENTAL DEVICE WHICH COMPRISES A LINEAR FLEXIBLE FOAM CARRIER HAVING AN I-BEAM CONFIGURATION WITH CHANNEL PORTIONS, AND A WATER-SOLUBLE MEDICAMENT DISPOSED ON WALLS OF SAID CHANNEL PORTIONS FOR RELEASE WHEN IN CONTACT WITH ORAL FLUIDS WHEREBY THE SAID CARRIER IS BENT TO AN ARCUATE CONFIGURATION ADAPTABLE TO THE ORAL CAVITY OF A USER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
54 words
A DENTAL DEVICE WHICH COMPRISES A LINEAR FLEXIBLE FOAM CARRIER HAVING AN I-BEAM CONFIGURATION WITH CHANNEL PORTIONS, AND A WATER-SOLUBLE MEDICAMENT DISPOSED ON WALLS OF SAID CHANNEL PORTIONS FOR RELEASE WHEN IN CONTACT WITH ORAL FLUIDS WHEREBY THE SAID CARRIER IS BENT TO AN ARCUATE CONFIGURATION ADAPTABLE TO THE ORAL CAVITY OF A USER.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the medicament is a fluoride containing compound which releases fluoride in contact with teeth.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device of claim 2 wherein the fluoride containing compound is selected from the group consisting of sodium fluoride, potassium fluoride, ammonium fluoride, sodium bifluoride, potassium bifluoride, ammonium bifluoride and sodium silicofluoride.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device of claim 2 wherein the amount of medicament is sufficient to provide about 0.25 percent to about 5.0 percent by weight of fluoride ions in contact with teeth.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 4 wherein the amount of medicament is about 1.25 percent by weight in contact with teeth.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
57 words
A method of treating teeth which comprises applying a medicament to channel portions of a linear flexible foam carrier having an I-beam configuration, bending the carrier to an accurate configuration and inserting the carrier into the oral cavity, and releasing medicament in contact with teeth by contact of the medicament within the channel portions with oral fluids.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
57 words
A method of treating teeth which comprises applying a medicament to channel portions of a linear flexible foam carrier having an I-beam configuration, bending the carrier to an accurate configuration and inserting the carrier into the oral cavity, and releasing medicament in contact with teeth by contact of the medicament within the channel portions with oral fluids.
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) | 1977-10-28 | 1978-04-29 | 1978-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-28 | 1982-04-29 | 1982-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-28 | 1986-04-29 | 1986-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |