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Disposable device for cleaning teeth
Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Co
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Filing: 1972-10-10
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Granted: 1975-09-02
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Expires: 1992-10-10
Abstract
Abstract A disposable device for cleaning teeth is disclosed. The device is made of a high wet strength material which is shaped and sealed in the form of a ''''pocket'''' or flat thimble. Adhered to the outer surface of the device is encapsulated flavor and other suitable substances, such as polishing agent, bacteriostat, or the like. The thimble is slipped over a finger and rubbed over all the surfaces of the teeth to remove the adhering food and plaque films which cause stains and mouth odors.
Inventors
- 👤 Werner O Tundermann
- 👤 George H Fuller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:30
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C15/00; A61C15/02; A46; A46B; A46B5/00; A46B5/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A tooth cleaning device comprising a body of material shaped to provide a pocket having a sealed end, a pair of sealed edges, and an open end for receiving the finger tip of the user, said sealed end and edges forming a stiff lap edge comprising at least two layers of said material heat sealed together said body of material comprising a laminate of an outside layer of a high wet strength fibrous material and an inner layer of a water impervious thermoplastic material, said outer layer having adhered to its outer surface a substance selected from the group consisting of flavoring agents, polishing agents, bacteriostats, dentifrices, and mixtures thereof, said lap edges being adapted to physically remove foreign material from between the teeth of the user.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A tooth cleaning device comprising a body of material shaped to provide a pocket having a sealed end, a pair of sealed edges, and an open end for receiving the finger tip of the user, said sealed end and edges forming a stiff lap edge comprising at least two layers of said material heat sealed together said body of material comprising a laminate of an outside layer of a high wet strength fibrous material and an inner layer of a water impervious thermoplastic material, said outer layer having adhered to its outer surface a substance selected from the group consisting of flavoring agents, polishing agents, bacteriostats, dentifrices, and mixtures thereof, said lap edges being adapted to physically remove foreign material from between the teeth of the user.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The tooth cleaning device of claim 1 wherein the water-impervious, thermoplastic material is polyethylene.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The tooth cleaning device of claim 1 wherein said substance is an encapsulated flavoring agent.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
A tooth cleaning device according to claim 1 wherein said pair of sealed edges are oppositely opposed and are separated at said closed end by at least one and not more than two straight line sealed members, said sealed members and sealed edges forming pointed junctions, suitable for removing foreign matter from between the teeth.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A tooth cleaning device according to claim 4 wherein said sealed member forms an angle of not more than 90* with at least one of said sealed edges.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-09-01 | 1979-03-03 | 1979-09-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-01 | 1983-03-03 | 1983-09-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-01 | 1987-03-03 | 1987-09-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |