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US4724855A
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Denture power washer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-08-29
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Granted: 1988-02-16
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Expires: 2006-08-29
Abstract
Abstract A method for use and application comprising a power denture washer having a washing container for housing the denture with a removable sealable lid. Disposed within the lid is a denture cleaner storage compartment with a removable sealable top cover. Disposed in the bottom of the washing container is a drain. The methodology includes placement of the denture within the container, rinsing under flowing water, adding the denture cleanser matter, inverting and filling with water and letting the denture soak and inverting the washing container to drain the liquid out and rinsing the denture under a stream of water.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert P. Jackson
- 👤 John E. Gilbertson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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2026-11-03 15:19
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C17/00; A61C17/036
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A Power Denture Washer for the cleaning of dentures comprising: a washer container for receiving dentures, the washer container having four sides and a bottom in communication with each other and a lid, the lid being threadably removable from and overlying the sides and sealingly attached to the sides at a collar, the collar forming the top of the sides and including a threaded portion which receives the lid; respective regions formed from interior meeting surfaces of the sides and the bottom which communicate and of the sides and the collar which communicate providing rounded curved surfaces permitting the smooth flow of a liquid within the container; a drain, the drain forming an aperture extending through the bottom through which liquid within the container may pass; a denture cleanser storage compartment for receiving denture cleansing material received within the lid and sealingly attached thereto, the compartment having a wall communicating with a bottom and a top cover overlying the wall and removably attached thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A Power Denture Washer for the cleaning of dentures comprising: a washer container for receiving dentures, the washer container having four sides and a bottom in communication with each other and a lid, the lid being threadably removable from and overlying the sides and sealingly attached to the sides at a collar, the collar forming the top of the sides and including a threaded portion which receives the lid; respective regions formed from interior meeting surfaces of the sides and the bottom which communicate and of the sides and the collar which communicate providing rounded curved surfaces permitting the smooth flow of a liquid within the container; a drain, the drain forming an aperture extending through the bottom through which liquid within the container may pass; a denture cleanser storage compartment for receiving denture cleansing material received within the lid and sealingly attached thereto, the compartment having a wall communicating with a bottom and a top cover overlying the wall and removably attached thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A power denture washer as claimed in claim 1 wherein two of the opposing walls of the washing container are concave.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A power denture washer as claimed in claim 2 wherein the other two of the opposing walls are convex.
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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) | 1991-02-15 | 1991-08-17 | 1992-02-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-02-15 | 1995-08-17 | 1996-02-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-02-15 | 1999-08-17 | 2000-02-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |