IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0514920
(2007-11-14)
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등록번호 |
US-8529706
(2013-09-10)
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우선권정보 |
CA-2567905 (2006-11-14) |
국제출원번호 |
PCT/CA2007/002012
(2007-11-14)
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§371/§102 date |
20090811
(20090811)
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국제공개번호 |
WO2008/058375
(2008-05-22)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Foget, Steve
- Cogan, Donald S.
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
1 인용 특허 :
7 |
초록
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A device for cleaning and storing a mouthguard, including two main chambers shaped for receiving and holding a mouthguard. One of the main chambers has a sealable lid for retaining disinfecting liquid and the other main chamber has vents to allow water to drain away, and to allow air flow for drying
A device for cleaning and storing a mouthguard, including two main chambers shaped for receiving and holding a mouthguard. One of the main chambers has a sealable lid for retaining disinfecting liquid and the other main chamber has vents to allow water to drain away, and to allow air flow for drying the mouthguard.
대표청구항
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1. A device for storing and cleaning a dental appliance comprising: a first chamber for at least partially immersing said appliance in a cleaning fluid, defined by a bottom wall, and a sidewall and a lid, said lid having means to sealingly close the chamber; a second chamber for draining and drying
1. A device for storing and cleaning a dental appliance comprising: a first chamber for at least partially immersing said appliance in a cleaning fluid, defined by a bottom wall, and a sidewall and a lid, said lid having means to sealingly close the chamber; a second chamber for draining and drying said appliance, defined by a bottom wall, a sidewall and a lid, said lid having means to remain shut, at least one of said bottom wall, sidewall and lid having one or more of apertures formed therethrough for the drainage of fluid and the circulation of air, wherein the first chamber further comprises a false bottom defined by an interior lid disposed within the first chamber and further defined by the bottom wall of said first chamber, said interior lid having means to remain shut, said interior lid further having a plurality of apertures allowing for fluid communication between said false bottom and said first chamber. 2. A device for storing a dental appliance according to claim 1, wherein said first chamber and said second chamber share a portion of their respective sidewall. 3. A device for storing and cleaning a dental appliance according to claim 1, wherein both said first and second chambers are formed on said bottom wall, said bottom wall acting as a base, and wherein both said first and second chambers have separate sidewalls. 4. A device for storing and cleaning a dental appliance according to claim 1, wherein said first and said second chamber are u-shaped, so as to resemble the shape of most dental appliances. 5. A device for storing and cleaning a dental appliance according to claim 1, wherein the sidewall of said second chamber is formed with a plurality of apertures extending therethrough for draining and venting. 6. A device for storing and cleaning a dental appliance according claim 1, wherein said first chamber and said second chamber share said bottom wall to be in back-to-back configuration. 7. A device for storing and cleaning a dental appliance according to claim 1, wherein the means to sealingly close the first chamber comprise a peripherally extending bead on an outer edge of said sidewall of said first chamber, and an opposed correspondingly shaped and co-operating groove in a peripheral edge of said lid of said first chamber, said groove engaging said bead in a compressive fluid sealing snap fit. 8. A device for storing and cleaning a dental appliance according to claim 1, wherein an inside surface of said bottom wall of said second chamber has raised ribs thereon to facilitate draining and drying of said dental appliance. 9. A device for storing and cleaning a dental appliance according to claim 1, wherein said first chamber has pinhole sized apertures formed therein for the escape of a gas. 10. A device for storing and cleaning a dental appliance according to claim 9, wherein said pinhole sized apertures are formed in said lid of said first chamber. 11. A device for storing and cleaning a dental appliance according to claim 1, wherein said first chamber includes a pressure release valve for the escape of gas. 12. A device for storing and cleaning a dental appliance according to claim 11, wherein said pressure release valve is located in the lid of said first chamber. 13. A device for storing and cleaning a dental appliance according to claim 5, wherein at least some of said plurality of apertures on said sidewall of said second chamber are aligned to drain fluid from said bottom wall of said second chamber. 14. A device for storing and cleaning a dental appliance according to claim 1, wherein the lid of said first chamber is shaped to increase the volume of said first chamber when said lid is in a closed position thereof. 15. A method of cleaning a dental appliance, comprising: placing said appliance in a first chamber for immersion in a cleaning fluid, said first chamber being defined by a bottom wall, a side wall and a lid, said lid being adapted to sealingly close said first chamber, said first chamber further comprising a false bottom defined by an interior lid disposed within the first chamber and further defined by the bottom wall of said first chamber, said interior lid having means to remain shut, said interior lid further having a plurality of apertures allowing for fluid communication between said false bottom and said first chamber; and after cleaning said appliance in said first chamber, removing the appliance therefrom and placing it into a second chamber for draining and drying the appliance, the second chamber being connected to said first chamber by at least one common wall, said second chamber being defined by a bottom wall, a side wall and a lid, the lid having means to close the second chamber, at least one or more of said bottom wall, side wall and lid having one or more apertures formed therethrough for the drainage of fluid and the circulation of air. 16. The method of claim 15 further comprising adding a cleaning agent to said first chamber for enhanced cleaning or disinfection of the dental appliance, the cleaning agent added into the false bottom. 17. The method of claim 16 wherein said cleaning agent is a tablet soluble in the cleaning fluid in said first chamber to release cleaning or disinfecting agents.
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