Dental Wrap Solutions for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857652_0004_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Dental Wrap Solutions for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857652_0004_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857652_0004_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,652.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept adapts dental wraps for specific, niche markets and operational environments, providing tailored solutions for high-altitude, disaster relief, high-security, and extreme weather conditions.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a dental wrap for teeth whitening, but its limitations included a lack of adaptability to unique environments. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by designing specialized dental wraps for high-altitude environments, areas with limited access to clean water, disaster relief situations, high-security facilities, and extreme weather conditions.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a system of dental wraps with specialized adhesive layers, coatings, and whitening agents tailored to specific environments. For high-altitude environments, the dental wrap includes a high-altitude tolerant polymer and a whitening agent. For areas with limited access to clean water, the dental wrap features a self-contained water purification system and a whitening agent. For disaster relief situations, the dental wrap has an antimicrobial coating and a whitening agent, designed for minimal equipment and training. For high-security facilities, the dental wrap includes a tamper-evident adhesive layer and a whitening agent to detect and prevent unauthorized access. For extreme weather conditions, the dental wrap features a weather-resistant coating and a whitening agent, capable of withstanding temperatures above 100°F and below 0°F.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious adaptations of the original dental wrap, addressing specific challenges in unique environments. The inventive concept's specialized components and designs provide a distinct advantage over the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include dental wraps with adjustable adhesive strengths, customizable whitening agents, or integrated sensors for monitoring oral health. Variations could also include dental wraps designed for specific occupations, such as astronauts or military personnel, or for use in remote or isolated areas.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including disaster relief, high-security facilities, and extreme weather condition response teams. Additionally, the dental wraps could be marketed to individuals living or working in these specialized environments, providing a unique solution for their oral health needs.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61K8/0208
A A61 A61K8/042
A A61 A61K8/19
A A61 A61K8/22
A A61 A61K8/24
A A61 A61K8/34
A A61 A61K8/345
A A61 A61K8/49
A A61 A61K8/4973
A A61 A61K8/731
A A61 A61K8/732
A A61 A61K8/8147
A A61 A61K8/8176
A A61 A61K8/922
A A61 A61K8/987
A A61 A61Q11/00
A A61 A61K2800/30
A A61 A61K2800/56
A A61 A61K2800/87
A A61 A61K2800/882
A A61 A61K2800/92

Field of Art

Dental hygiene technologies, specifically dental wrap compositions with adhesive layers, focusing on polymer science, oral care formulations, and medical device design

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with expertise in polymer chemistry, dental materials engineering, and formulation science, typically holding a master's or PhD in materials science, chemistry, or biomedical engineering, with 3-5 years of experience in developing oral care products

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the specialized dental wrap variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core technology by applying known polymer modification techniques and environmental adaptation strategies to the base dental wrap design. The fundamental adhesive layer composition and dental wrap structure remain consistent, with modifications representing routine engineering adaptations for specific use contexts. These variations demonstrate standard problem-solving approaches within dental materials engineering, where environmental constraints are addressed through targeted material modifications.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Adhesive layer containing PVP and Pullulan with specific weight ratios
PTD Variation
High-altitude tolerant polymer integrated into adhesive layer
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying polymer compositions for environmental performance is a standard engineering practice, with predictable techniques for enhancing material stability and performance across temperature and pressure variations
Source Patent Element
Dental wrap without active ingredients
PTD Variation
Adding whitening agents and specialized coatings for specific environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating functional additives into dental wrap formulations represents a known technique for expanding product utility, with predictable methods of integrating active compounds into existing material structures
Source Patent Element
Adhesive layer with specific polymer ratios and plasticizers
PTD Variation
Tamper-evident adhesive layer for high-security applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying adhesive layer properties to introduce security features is a routine design choice in medical and protective device engineering, utilizing known polymer modification techniques
Source Patent Element
Dental wrap with flavor components
PTD Variation
Antimicrobial coatings for disaster relief applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Introducing functional coatings to enhance product performance is a standard approach in medical device design, representing predictable problem-solving within materials engineering
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 103, the variations disclosed in this publication would be considered obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art with reference to US Patent 11857652, as the technical modifications represent routine engineering adaptations employing known polymer science techniques to address specific environmental constraints, without demonstrating unexpected results or non-obvious technological innovations.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,652
TitleDental wrap, dental kit comprising the same, method of using the same, and method for whitening teeth using the same
Assignee(s)LG HOUSEHOLD & HEALTH CARE LTD.