Wet wiper articles and methods for cleaning removable dental appliances
US9937108B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 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 water insoluble substrate and a physiologically acceptable cleansing composition, wherein the cleansing composition comprises: (i) a liquid carrier consisting of a solution of water and ethyl alcohol, wherein the ethyl alcohol is about 3% to about 90% by weight of the cleansing composition, and wherein the water is q.s. to 100%; and (ii) about 0.001% to about 5% by weight of the cleansing composition of a flavor. 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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