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Flavored dental articles
Assignee: Johnson and Johnson
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Filing: 1974-11-26
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Granted: 1976-03-16
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Expires: 1994-11-26
Abstract
Abstract A stabilized, flavored dental article for cleaning the interproximal surfaces of the teeth such as dental floss or dental tape comprising filaments with a wax coating containing spray-dried flavor particles.
Inventors
- 👤 William Howard Ashton
- 👤 Robert Schenke Russell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:37
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61Q; A61Q11/00; A61C; A61C15/00; A61C15/04; A61C15/041; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/02; A61K8/11; A61K2800/00; A61K2800/40; A61K2800/41; A61K2800/412
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
48 words
A stabilized flavored article for cleaning the teeth comprising a plurality of filaments of a substrate material formed into a larger thread of a sufficiently small diameter to permit insertion between the teeth, said thread impregnated with water-insoluble wax with spray-dried flavor particles adhered to said water-insoluble wax.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
48 words
A stabilized flavored article for cleaning the teeth comprising a plurality of filaments of a substrate material formed into a larger thread of a sufficiently small diameter to permit insertion between the teeth, said thread impregnated with water-insoluble wax with spray-dried flavor particles adhered to said water-insoluble wax.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The stabilized flavored article of claim 1 wherein the spray-dried flavor particles consist essentially of a flavor oil dispersed in a matrix of a water-soluble medium selected from the group consisting of gums, starches and dextrins.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The stabilized flavored article of claim 2 wherein the spray-dried flavor particles comprise about 1 to 10% by weight of the stabilized flavored article.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The stabilized flavored article of claim 1 wherein the plurality of filaments are colored with a suitable color dye.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The stabilized flavored article of claim 1 wherein the article is dental floss.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The stabilized flavored article of claim 1 wherein the article is dental tape.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
107 words
A stabilized flavor article for cleaning the teeth comprising a plurality of filaments of a substrate material formed into a larger thread of a sufficiently small diameter to permit insertion between the teeth; said thread impregnated with a water-insoluble wax with spray-dried flavor particles adhered to said water-insoluble wax consisting essentially of a flavor oil dispersed in a matrix of a water-soluble medium selected from the group consisting of gums, starches and dextrins, with the water-soluble medium being capable of being dissolved by the saliva in the oral cavity when the article is applied to the teeth thereby releasing the flavor to the teeth and oral cavity.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
107 words
A stabilized flavor article for cleaning the teeth comprising a plurality of filaments of a substrate material formed into a larger thread of a sufficiently small diameter to permit insertion between the teeth; said thread impregnated with a water-insoluble wax with spray-dried flavor particles adhered to said water-insoluble wax consisting essentially of a flavor oil dispersed in a matrix of a water-soluble medium selected from the group consisting of gums, starches and dextrins, with the water-soluble medium being capable of being dissolved by the saliva in the oral cavity when the article is applied to the teeth thereby releasing the flavor to the teeth and oral cavity.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-03-16 | 1979-09-15 | 1980-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-16 | 1983-09-15 | 1984-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-16 | 1987-09-15 | 1988-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |