Wet wiper articles and methods for cleaning removable dental appliances
US10857075B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC11D2111/14
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A wet wiper for cleaning accumulated oral debris from removable dental appliances. The wet wiper comprises (a) a water insoluble substrate; and (b) a physiologically acceptable cleansing composition, said cleansing composition comprising: a solution of water and a flavorant, wherein said water is up to about 97% by weight of said cleansing composition; and said flavorant is about 0.001% to about 5% by weight of said cleansing composition. Methods for cleaning removable dental appliances are also provided, such methods comprising the step of contacting, for a time sufficient to reduce oral debris, the removable dental appliances, with a wet wiper of the present invention.
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