US4776500A
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Therapeutic dentifrice dispenser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-06-07
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Granted: 1988-10-11
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Expires: 2003-06-07
Abstract
Abstract A dentifrice dispenser is described which generally comprises a pressurizable container, a predetermined dentifrice composition disposed in the container, a valve controlling the discharge of the dentifrice from the container, and a propellant disposed in the container for causing the discharge of the dentifrice from the container upon actuation of the valve. The dentifrice is preferably a therapeutic toothpaste which includes a predetermined composition of hydrogen peroxide, baking soda and salt in amounts which are effective in treating periodontal infections. A removable nozzle for directing the discharge of the therapeutic toothpaste from the container is also provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Christopher W. Ford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 08:24
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/14; B65D83/141
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A therapeutic toothpaste dispenser, comprising: a hermetically sealed container which is capable of being pressurized; a supply of a therapeutic toothpaste disposed within said container, said toothpaste including an effective amount of a predetermined composition of hydrogen peroxide, sodium bicarbonate and sodium chloride; a valve associated with said container for controlling the discharge of said toothpaste from said container; and a propellant disposed within said container for causing the discharge of said toothpaste from said container upon the actuation of said valve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A therapeutic toothpaste dispenser, comprising: a hermetically sealed container which is capable of being pressurized; a supply of a therapeutic toothpaste disposed within said container, said toothpaste including an effective amount of a predetermined composition of hydrogen peroxide, sodium bicarbonate and sodium chloride; a valve associated with said container for controlling the discharge of said toothpaste from said container; and a propellant disposed within said container for causing the discharge of said toothpaste from said container upon the actuation of said valve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The therapeutic toothpaste dispenser according to claim 1, wherein said toothpaste includes from about 1.0% to about 30.0% hydrogen peroxide.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The therapeutic toothpaste dispenser according to claim 2, wherein said toothpaste includes from about 1.0% to about 10.0% sodium bicarbonate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The therapeutic toothpaste dispenser according to claim 3, wherein said toothpaste includes from about 1.0% to about 10.0% sodium chloride.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The therapeutic toothpaste dispenser according to claim 4, wherein said toothpaste also includes an abrasive material, a fluorine-containing compound, a binder material and a sweetening agent.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The therapeutic toothpaste dispenser according to claim 1, further including nozzle means removably secured to said valve for directing the discharge of said toothpaste from said container.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The therapeutic toothpaste dispenser according to claim 6, wherein said nozzle means is made from a resilient material.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-10-11 | 1992-04-11 | 1992-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-10-11 | 1996-04-11 | 1996-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-10-11 | 2000-04-11 | 2000-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |