US3600807A
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Odoriferous dental apparatus
Assignee: Denture Fresh
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Filing: 1969-04-14
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Granted: 1971-08-24
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Expires: 1989-04-14
Abstract
Abstract An oral apparatus for making the mouth pleasantly tasteful and exhaled air aromatically pleasant. The apparatus is adapted to be provided in an artificial tooth or other dental appliance and includes an opening therein filled with either absorbent fibrous material saturated with an air-refreshant fluid or a removable insert for containing such fluid.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel Henry Sipos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:40
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C19/00; A61C19/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
For use in a dental prosthesis disposed in an oral cavity, said prosthesis being provided with a chamber having at least one opening extending to the outside; an aromatic-substance-storing device for insertion within said chamber comprising: a filler material disposed within and substantially filling said chamber and saturated with said aromatic substance; means disposed across said opening of said chamber to retain said filler material within said chamber; said means being perforated to permit mixing of said aromatic substance with the body fluid present in said oral cavity.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
For use in a dental prosthesis disposed in an oral cavity, said prosthesis being provided with a chamber having at least one opening extending to the outside; an aromatic-substance-storing device for insertion within said chamber comprising: a filler material disposed within and substantially filling said chamber and saturated with said aromatic substance; means disposed across said opening of said chamber to retain said filler material within said chamber; said means being perforated to permit mixing of said aromatic substance with the body fluid present in said oral cavity.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device as defined in claim 1 in which said perforated means permits evaporation of said aromatic substance in said chamber to mix with the air present in said oral cavity.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The device as defined in claim 1 in which said dental prosthesis comprises an artificial gum portion having a least one false tooth attached thereto, and said chamber being provided in said false tooth.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device as defined in claim 1 in which said dental prothesis comprises an artificial gum portion, said chamber being provided in said artificial gum portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device as defined in claim 1 said aromatic substance being a fluid.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device as defined in claim 1 said aromatic substance being a soluble solid.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device as defined in claim 1 in which said perforated means comprises a fine mesh screen.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device as defined in claim 1 and including a cylindrical insert containing said filler and means carried by said insert for retaining said insert in place.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device as defined in claim 8 and in which said perforated member is clamped to one end of said insert.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-23 | 1975-02-22 | 1975-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-23 | 1979-02-22 | 1979-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-23 | 1983-02-22 | 1983-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |