US5184718A
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Disposable denture container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-10-21
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Granted: 1993-02-09
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Expires: 2011-10-21
Abstract
Abstract A disposable container adapted for a single daily use for storing and cleaning dentures when not worn is disclosed. The container, which is particularly suitable for use in hospitals and nursing institutions as well as at home, is characterized as being disposable after a single use, of simple, convenient but elegant construction, inexpensive and sanitary, and carrying its own individual supply of cleanser.
Inventors
- 👤 Harvey Albert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:18
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C17/00; A61C17/036; A61C19/00; A61C19/02; A61B; A61B50/00; A61B50/30; A61B50/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
216 words
A holder for cleaning and storing dentures and having a denture contained therein, comprising, a disposable container for storing and cleaning a denture comprising superposed bottom and top members of the general configuration of a denture and which are adapted to receive for storage therebetween a full set of dentures, the bottom member having a base element and vertical wall means defining the periphery of the bottom member, the vertical wall means of the bottom member extending from the base element and being secured to the base element, the top member having a cover element and vertical wall means defining the periphery of the top member, the wall means of the top member extending from the cover element and being secured thereto, the superposed top and bottom members forming a closed chamber in which a denture can be stored and cleaned, the base element of the bottom member having a well disposed therein for retaining a water-soluble dentifrice in solid form; a denture seated on the base element of the bottom member over the well; and an aqueous medium filling the well and at least part of the rest of the bottom member to dissolve a dentifrice contained therein to form a dentifrice solution submerging the denture seated on the base element of the bottom member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
216 words
A holder for cleaning and storing dentures and having a denture contained therein, comprising, a disposable container for storing and cleaning a denture comprising superposed bottom and top members of the general configuration of a denture and which are adapted to receive for storage therebetween a full set of dentures, the bottom member having a base element and vertical wall means defining the periphery of the bottom member, the vertical wall means of the bottom member extending from the base element and being secured to the base element, the top member having a cover element and vertical wall means defining the periphery of the top member, the wall means of the top member extending from the cover element and being secured thereto, the superposed top and bottom members forming a closed chamber in which a denture can be stored and cleaned, the base element of the bottom member having a well disposed therein for retaining a water-soluble dentifrice in solid form; a denture seated on the base element of the bottom member over the well; and an aqueous medium filling the well and at least part of the rest of the bottom member to dissolve a dentifrice contained therein to form a dentifrice solution submerging the denture seated on the base element of the bottom member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
74 words
A holder as defined in claim 1 wherein the vertical wall means of the top member comprises a straight vertical wall element having opposed side edges and a curved vertical wall element extending from one of the side edges of the straight vertical wall element to the other side edge of the straight vertical wall element, the vertical wall elements being joined to each other and to the cover element of the top member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A holder as defined in claim 2 wherein the cover is embossed in a floral design.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A holder as defined in claim 1 wherein the cover element is substantially planar.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A holder as defined in claim 1 wherein the bottom member is of slightly smaller dimensions than the top member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A holder as defined in claim 1 wherein the top and bottom members are separable.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
A holder as defined in claim 1 wherein the top and bottom members are hinged together as a unitary structure with the top member being pivotable to an open position for removing the denture and emptying the dentifrice solution contained in the holder.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A holder as defined in claim 7 wherein the top and bottom members are hinged together by a living hinge.
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