Patents by Inventor Veronica Knitter

Veronica Knitter 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).

  • Flavored saliva absorber and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 4813872
    Abstract: Absorbers, such as cotton rolls or the like, which are used by dentists to absorb a patient's saliva flow and to space tissue such as the patient's cheek or tongue from the work area are impregnated with a soluble flavoring agent. Gradual release of the flavoring agent during dental procedures creates a pleasurable diversion for the patient which relieves stress and induces better cooperation with the dentist's operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1989
    Inventor: Veronica Knitter