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Sub-gingival medicament applicator
Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Co
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Filing: 1989-04-14
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Granted: 1990-09-25
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Expires: 2009-04-14
Abstract
Abstract A sub-gingival medicament applicator comprising an aerosol container having a gingival medicament filling and a nitrogen propellant. A wand is secured to the container and has an end portion extending angularly to the rest thereof. The wand has a passageway therethrough. A valve, provided with an actuator, is provided for controlling fluid flow through a passageway in the wand to permit application of the medicament through the end piece onto the gums of the user in a manner for optimum benefit.
Inventors
- 👤 John P. Curtis
- 👤 James H. Kemp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:41
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C19/00; A61C19/06; A46; A46B; A46B2200/00; A46B2200/10; A46B2200/1066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A sub-gingival medicament applicator comprising an aerosol container having a filling of gingival medicament and a non-toxic propellant, said container having an outlet opening and a valve for controlling fluid flow through said opening, actuator means on said container for said valve, and a wand secured to said container in alignment with said opening, said wand having a flexible end piece having a discharge port, and said wand having a passage therethrough from said opening to said port, and means in said end piece to cause vibration thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A sub-gingival medicament applicator comprising an aerosol container having a filling of gingival medicament and a non-toxic propellant, said container having an outlet opening and a valve for controlling fluid flow through said opening, actuator means on said container for said valve, and a wand secured to said container in alignment with said opening, said wand having a flexible end piece having a discharge port, and said wand having a passage therethrough from said opening to said port, and means in said end piece to cause vibration thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
121 words
A sub-gingival medicament applicator comprising an aerosol container having a filling of gingival medicament and a non-toxic propellant, said container having an outlet opening and a valve for controlling fluid flow through said opening, actuator means on said container for said valve, and a wand secured to said container in alignment with said opening, said wand having a flexible end piece having a discharge port, and said wand having a passage therethrough from said opening to said port, said end piece extending angularly with respect to the rest of said wand, said wand having a main shaft portion substantially more rigid than said end piece, said end piece being provided with means for causing vibration thereof as said fluid passes therethrough.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
121 words
A sub-gingival medicament applicator comprising an aerosol container having a filling of gingival medicament and a non-toxic propellant, said container having an outlet opening and a valve for controlling fluid flow through said opening, actuator means on said container for said valve, and a wand secured to said container in alignment with said opening, said wand having a flexible end piece having a discharge port, and said wand having a passage therethrough from said opening to said port, said end piece extending angularly with respect to the rest of said wand, said wand having a main shaft portion substantially more rigid than said end piece, said end piece being provided with means for causing vibration thereof as said fluid passes therethrough.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
119 words
A sub-gingival medicament applicator comprising an aerosol container having a filling of gingival medicament and a non-toxic propellant, said container having an outlet opening and a valve for controlling fluid flow through said opening, actuator means on said container for said valve, and a wand secured to said container in alignment with said opening, said wand having a flexible end piece having a discharge port, and said wand having a passage therethrough from said opening to said port, said end piece extending angularly with respect to the rest of said wand, said wand having a main shaft portion substantially more rigid than said end piece, said end piece being provided with means to cause vibration of fluids passing therethrough.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
119 words
A sub-gingival medicament applicator comprising an aerosol container having a filling of gingival medicament and a non-toxic propellant, said container having an outlet opening and a valve for controlling fluid flow through said opening, actuator means on said container for said valve, and a wand secured to said container in alignment with said opening, said wand having a flexible end piece having a discharge port, and said wand having a passage therethrough from said opening to said port, said end piece extending angularly with respect to the rest of said wand, said wand having a main shaft portion substantially more rigid than said end piece, said end piece being provided with means to cause vibration of fluids passing therethrough.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-09-24 | 1994-03-26 | 1994-09-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-09-24 | 1998-03-26 | 1998-09-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-09-24 | 2002-03-26 | 2002-09-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |