Patent Application
20190159942
The present invention relates to a denture adhesive removal pad. Glues and adhesives that are designed for securing dentures to a user are commonly difficult to control. Once these substances become smeared and displaced around the mouth of the user, they can be difficult to remove, causing frustration or discomfort. In some cases, adhesives may induce gagging.
Many denture users try to use paper towels or toilet paper to wipe down their gums, mouth and dentures in the event of an accidental overuse of denture adhesive. However, these methods may be unsanitary as these materials, particularly when gathered from a public restroom, may be exposed to contaminants. In addition to this method being unsanitary, it is also ineffective. The structural stability of paper towels and toilet paper breaks down in the presence of moisture. This inherent characteristic of these paper products is exacerbated in the mouth of a user as saliva is excreted in the mouth.
Additionally, current methods may be time-consuming. Many users of dentures are hesitant to clean their dentures in an open environment for personal or hygienic reasons. When an individual must remove excess adhesive from their mouth, it may appear unsightly to observers. As such, a user may desire to clean their dentures in a bathroom or other area that provides privacy, however such facilities are not always readily available.
As such, there is a need defined in the known arts for a denture adhesive removal pad that enables a user to quickly, effectively and discreetly remove an excessive amount of denture adhesive disposed in a mouth of a user.
In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of removal pads now present in the known art, the present invention provides a denture adhesive removal pad wherein the same can be utilized for providing convenience for the user when removing an excess portion of denture adhesive from his or her mouth.
The present system comprises a fabric member, capable of absorbing a substance, such as a dental adhesive. The fabric member is flexible. Furthermore, the fabric member has a first side and a second side. The first side and the second side each comprise an absorbent material, such that the dental adhesive can be absorbed therein. Additionally, the fabric member defines a first portion and a second portion such that a user can use the denture adhesive removal pad more than once. A connector is disposed between the first portion and the second portion.
In another embodiment, at least one of the first portion and the second portion define at least one corner thereon, such as to improve functionality for the user.
In a further embodiment, each of the first portion and the second portion are identical in size and shape such that one of the first side or the second side is protected when the dental adhesive removal pad is placed into a folded configuration.
In yet another embodiment, each of the first portion and the second portion define a rounded edge opposite a squared edge.
In yet a further embodiment, the first portion is circular in shape and the second portion defines a rounded edge opposite a squared edge.
In another embodiment, the first portion is triangular in shape and the second portion defines a rounded edge opposite a squared edge.
In a further embodiment, the first portion is a square shape and the second portion defines a rounded edge opposite a squared edge.
In yet another embodiment, the first portion is a square shape and the second portion defines a square shape.
In yet a further embodiment, the connector portion is made of a flexible material such as to provide convenience and ease of use to a user.
In another embodiment, a first fabric member and a second fabric member are symmetrical and sewn together around a shared perimeter such that the absorbency of the denture adhesive removal pad is increased.
Although the characteristic features of this invention will be particularly pointed out in the claims, the invention itself and manner in which it may be made and used may be better understood after a review of the following description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein like numeral annotations are provided throughout.
Reference is made herein to the attached drawings. Like reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similar elements of the denture adhesive removal pad. The figures are intended for representative purposes only and should not be considered to be limiting in any respect.
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The fabric member 11 has a first side 12 and a second side 13. In one embodiment, the fabric member 11 comprises a first fabric member attached to a second fabric member around a perimeter thereof. In the shown embodiment, the first fabric member is attached to the second fabric member via a string 14. In this way, the first side 12 and the second side 13 comprises the first fabric member and the second fabric member, respectively.
The first side 12 of the fabric member 11 comprises an absorbent material thereon. In another embodiment, the second side 13 of the fabric member comprises an absorbent material thereon. The absorbent material is any material suitable for absorbing an excess portion of denture adhesive. In one embodiment, the absorbent material is a multi-layer absorbent material, such as gauze.
In one embodiment, the fabric member 11 is comprises of a first fabric member and a second fabric member. The first fabric member is attached around a perimeter thereof to the second fabric member, such that a housing is formed therebetween. The housing allows for additional absorption of denture adhesive when the denture adhesive removal pad 10 is in use.
Furthermore, the fabric member 11 defines a first portion 15 and a second portion 16. The first portion 15 is disposed opposite of the second portion 16. In the shown embodiment, the first portion 15 and the second portion 16 are identical in size and shape. When the first portion 15 and second portion 16 are identical in size and shape, the user may place the denture adhesive removal pad 10 into a folded configuration such that either the first side 12 or the second side 13 is protected from contaminants. When in the folded configuration, a perimeter of the first portion 15 rests flush with a perimeter of the second portion 16, thereby minimizing form factor of the denture adhesive removal pad 10 for storage, while also protecting an operative side of the first and second portions 15, 16 from exposure to external contaminants.
In the shown embodiment, each of the first portion 15 and the second portion 16 define a square shape. Each square shape defines four corners 17. The corners 17 provide convenience to a user in maneuvering the denture adhesive removal pad 10 in the mouth of the user. For example, a corner 17 may be used to absorb an excess portion of denture adhesive from a space between two teeth.
The first portion 15 is connected to the second portion 16 via a connector portion 18. The connector portion 18 is of a lesser width than each of the first portion 15 and the second portion 16, such as to provide clear definition of the first portion 15 and the second portion 16. Additionally, the connector portion 18 is flexible, such as to enable efficient maneuverability of each of the first portion 15 and the second portion 16. Furthermore, flexibility of the connector portion 18 enables placement of the denture adhesive removal pad 10 into a folded configuration.
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Furthermore, the second portion 16 is circular in shape. The circular shape of the second portion 16 allows a user the advantages of having a portion 16 of the dental adhesive removal pad 10 that is entirely devoid of corners. Such a configuration may be desired by a user where denture adhesive must be removed from a sensitive area of the mouth of the user, such as the throat or underneath the tongue.
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Alternatively, in the event of an amount of denture adhesive disposed in the mouth exceeding an amount absorbable by the first portion 15 or the second portion 16 alone, both the first portion 15 and the second portion 16 can be used to absorb the denture adhesive. The first portion 15 can absorb a first amount of denture adhesive and the second portion 16 can absorb a second amount of denture adhesive.
It is therefore submitted that the instant invention has been shown and described in various embodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art. With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.
Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/590,467 filed on Nov. 24, 2017. The above identified patent application is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety to provide continuity of disclosure.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62590467 | Nov 2017 | US |
