Dental hygiene device
Patent 4941459 Issued on July 17, 1990. Estimated Expiration Date: 
June 7, 2009. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
June 7, 2009. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesInventorApplicationNo. 375908 filed on 06/07/1989US Classes:601/165, With means for connection to fluid source433/88Dispensed material discharged by fluid currentExaminersPrimary: Wilson, John J.International ClassA61G 017/02AbstractA oral hygiene device that is used for cleaning teeth to prevent cavities, for removing plaque, and for massaging the gums. The device is attachable directly to a pressurized water supply such as a faucet. A high velocity jet of water is provided so that it is possible to clean out food particles in the teeth and to stimulate blood circulation in the gums. The device includes a coupling for connection to a faucet, aerator, a cartridge holding component, and a handle; cartridges containing concentrated solutions such as mouthwash, fluoride, baking soda, salt, or specialized solutions recommended by dentists are insertable into the holding component which can be a separate component located at the faucet or it can form part of the handle. The aerator can be in the handle component to create bubbles in order to create a pulsating effect. A movable button in the handle is used to control the rate of flow of the fluid. | |
