Dental floss
US5033488A · kind A · utility
89Cited by
7References
9Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2800/412
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Porous, high strength (that is, "Expanded") polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) dental floss is coated with microcrystalline wax. If desired, the floss may also incorporate one or more actives tartar control anti-caries antiplaque and/or antibacterial actives and/or dentally acceptable agents such as polishing and abrasive agents, coolants, flavorants and/or coagulants.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.