Cup Or Disc Patents (Class 433/186)
  • Publication number: 20140178840
    Abstract: A prosthetic device that securely joins with a tissue through the utilization of at least one pressure differential portion, such as suction cups. The pressure differential portion serves to form a vacuum between the device and the tissue for secure attachments. The device comprises a silicone shape and conforms to tissue, such as the gums. An upper portion and a lower portion join with an upper gum and a lower gum, respectively. A mounting surface includes at least one pressure differential portion for fastening to the tissue. An engagement surface is operable to perform functions for the device, including engaging an object, such as food. The upper and lower portion comprise side surfaces with adhesives for additional stability and fastening capacity along a longitudinal axis of the tissue. The device includes an antibacterial composition to inhibit odors. The engagement surface may include an ornamental portion, such as gold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventor: Mehri Mafi
  • Patent number: 7338285
    Abstract: A dental cleaning attachment for a dental handpiece which comprises a disposable prophy angle having a neck and a right angle head, wherein the neck is removably attached to the dental handpiece. A polishing cup is rotatably connected to the head of the prophy angle. An encompassing toroidal pouch has a tube fluidly formed to and extending from the toroidal pouch. The tube runs externally along a top surface of the neck, is bent at a right angle, goes through a rear aperture in the head of the prophy angle and into a top aperture in the polishing cup. A paste material is carried within the toroidal pouch, the tube and the polishing cup. When the dental handpiece is gripped by a hand of a dental hygienist and the polishing cup is applied to a tooth, any finger of the hand of the dental hygienist can squeeze the toroidal pouch to force some of the paste material through the tube and out of the polishing cup, so that the paste material can be applied onto the tooth for cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Inventor: Elena Balaban