Patents by Inventor Dean Swift

Dean Swift 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).

  • Dental floss with usage identification capability
    Patent number: 6814085
    Abstract: A colored dental floss that changes color when passed between the teeth. The dental floss is coated or impregnated with one or more agents that facilitate the color change by mechanically rubbing the floss against the oral hard tissue or by chemical reaction or both. In addition, the dental floss can be impregnated or coated with an agent that indicates the present of bacterial, disease, virus, infection or the like. Furthermore, the dental floss can be coated or impregnated with a medicament or anti-microbial agent for treat or prevention of disease and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Inventors: Steven J. Brattesani, Dean Swift, Peter Wollwage
  • Dental floss with usage identification capability
    Publication number: 20020144705
    Abstract: A colored dental floss that changes color when passed between the teeth. The dental floss is coated or impregnated with one or more agents that facilitate the color change by mechanically rubbing the floss against the oral hard tissue or by chemical reaction or both. In addition, the dental floss can be impregnated or coated with an agent that indicates the present of bacterial, disease, virus, infection or the like. Furthermore, the dental floss can be coated or impregnated with a medicament or anti-microbial agent for treat or prevention of disease and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2001
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventors: Steven J. Brattesani, Dean Swift, Peter Wollwage