Dental wipe
AssigneeKimberly-Clark Worlwide, Inc.
InventorsJason P. McDevitt, Michael S. Brunner, Jark C. Lau, Jaeho Kim
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Abstract
An oral cleaning device that can fit onto a human finger is provided. The oral cleaning device, or dental wipe, is at least partially made from an elastomeric material, such as an elastomeric nonwoven, so that the wipe can more aptly fit onto a finger. Furthermore, the wipe, in some instances, can possess a barrier that is liquid-impervious, but vapor-permeable so that the finger of a user is more comfortable during cleaning. Various additives can be applied to the wipe to aid in the cleaning process.
Claims45
A cleaning device comprising a hollow member having an open end for the insertion of a finger, said hollow member comprising a base web, said base web comprising an elastic nonwoven material, said hollow member defining a texturized surface configured to clean the teeth and gums of a user.
A cleaning device comprising a hollow member having an open end for the insertion of a finger, said hollow member comprising a nonwoven component and an elastic component, said elastic component allowing said hollow member to be stretched and contracted for providing said cleaning device with form fitting properties.
An oral cleaning device comprising:
- a hollow member having an open end for the insertion of a finger, said hollow member comprising an elastic nonwoven material, said elastic nonwoven material allowing said hollow member to be stretched and contracted for providing said hollow member with form fitting properties, said hollow member defining a cleaning surface configured to contact the teeth and gums of a user, said cleaning surface being treated with an anti-ulcer component.
An oral cleaning device comprising:
- a hollow member having an open end for the insertion of a finger, said hollow member comprising a first panel attached to a second panel, said first panel comprising an elastic component, said second panel comprising a nonwoven component, said second panel comprising a texturized surface configured to clean the teeth and gums of a user.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.