Patents Assigned to Whalen Biomedical Incorporated
  • Medicated dental floss and method of preparation
    Patent number: 5603921
    Abstract: A medicated dental floss and a method of preparation is presented for controlling the bacterial activity associated with gingivitis. The floss incorporates an antimicrobial agent which, as a result of the flossing action, is deposited to the interdental area of the teeth. The slow dissolution of the antimicrobial agent ensures that effective levels of medication are attained for sustained periods, thereby reducing bacterial activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1997
    Assignee: Whalen Biomedical Incorporated
    Inventor: Mark A. Bowen