Dental Wrap Solutions for Specialized Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept adapts dental wraps for unique operational environments, addressing specific challenges in high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, high-altitude, and remote areas.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed dental wraps for general use, but did not address the distinct needs of specialized environments. This inventive concept solves the problem of inadequate dental care in these niches by providing tailored solutions.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept comprises dental wraps with specific features for each environment. For high-security environments, a tamper-evident feature ensures the integrity of the wrap. For disaster relief, a dental kit with a stabilizer-maintained whitening gel and a specially designed dental wrap ensures potency and effectiveness. For extreme weather conditions, a UV stabilizer prevents degradation of the adhesive layer. For high-altitude environments, a pressure-sensitive adhesive maintains adhesion at low pressures. For remote areas, a dental kit with a preservative-extended shelf life whitening gel and a specially designed dental wrap ensures long-term effectiveness.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel features such as tamper-evident, stabilizer-maintained, UV stabilized, pressure-sensitive, and preservative-extended shelf life components, which are non-obvious and distinct from the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments could include dental wraps with additional features such as antimicrobial properties, varying adhesive strengths, or customizable shapes and sizes. Variations could also include dental kits with interchangeable components or modular designs.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the dental care industry, particularly in niches such as high-security facilities, disaster relief organizations, extreme weather response teams, high-altitude research stations, and remote area healthcare providers.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Dental materials and medical adhesive technologies, specifically focusing on dental wraps, adhesive compositions, and oral care delivery systems. Requires expertise in polymer chemistry, medical device design, and formulation science
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with a degree in chemistry, materials science, or biomedical engineering, having 3-5 years experience in dental product development, familiar with polymer interactions, adhesive formulations, and medical device design principles
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's dental wrap provides a foundational design that can be readily adapted for specialized environments using standard engineering modifications. The core adhesive composition remains consistent, with predictable variations addressing specific use case requirements. The disclosed environmental adaptations represent routine problem-solving within the dental materials domain, utilizing known techniques for enhancing product performance and reliability.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,652 |
|---|---|
| Title | Dental 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. |