Pressurized medicant applicator
US5098291A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 1989 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA46B2200/1066
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This hand-held pressurized applicator is very effective to apply medicants to the perio pocket area of the tooth-gum margin. This pressurized applicator can be held and used in any orientation. The medicant is applied at a pressure of greater than about 20 psi, and preferably a pressure of greater than about 30 psi. In one embodiment, there is used a tip that fits into the perio pocket of teeth, and in a second embodiment there is used a toothbrush with the medicant flowing from between the bristles of the toothbrush or through hollow bristles.
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