Patents by Inventor Wayne E. Saarela

Wayne E. Saarela has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Cleaning device for dental appliance and method
    Patent number: 5298077
    Abstract: The device for cleaning a dental appliance includes a round casing made of two pieces. The appliance and a cleaning paste are placed within the casing and bristle tufts within the casing are caused to scrub the appliance by turning the casing pieces opposite to one another. After scrubbing, the device with the appliance therein is placed in a path of running water, with the water running through the device through a plurality of openings provided in a peripheral wall thereof. The appliance may then be removed or allowed to dry within the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1994
    Inventors: Wayne E. Saarela, Virginia M. Saarela