U.S. patent application number 15/200024 was filed with the patent office on 2018-01-04 for spill proof container to hold dental appliances.
The applicant listed for this patent is Andrew Trubey. Invention is credited to Andrew Trubey.
Application Number | 20180000231 15/200024 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 60806180 |
Filed Date | 2018-01-04 |
United States Patent
Application |
20180000231 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Trubey; Andrew |
January 4, 2018 |
SPILL PROOF CONTAINER TO HOLD DENTAL APPLIANCES
Abstract
A spill proof denture container for protecting a denture from
environment pollution and microorganisms is provided. The spill
proof denture container includes a lid with internal threads in the
inner side, a lower portion with external threads, and a
retractable strainer with holes. The lid is adapted to open and
close the spill proof denture container. The internal threads of
the lid screw over the external threads of the lower portion to
close the spill proof denture container. The retractable strainer
includes a handle to withdraw from or place back the retractable
strainer to the lower portion of the spill proof denture container.
When the retractable strainer is removed out from the lower
portion, the tiny holes allow proper drainage of liquid from the
retractable strainer to the lower portion of the spill proof
denture container.
Inventors: |
Trubey; Andrew; (Cicero,
IN) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Trubey; Andrew |
Cicero |
IN |
US |
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Family ID: |
60806180 |
Appl. No.: |
15/200024 |
Filed: |
July 1, 2016 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B65D 2543/00018
20130101; A45D 2200/05 20130101; B65D 43/0225 20130101; A45D
2200/053 20130101; B65D 81/22 20130101; A45D 44/20 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A45D 44/20 20060101
A45D044/20; B65D 81/22 20060101 B65D081/22; B65D 43/02 20060101
B65D043/02 |
Claims
1. A spill proof dental appliance container for holding and
protecting dental appliances, such as dentures, from dust,
environment pollution and microorganisms, wherein said spill proof
dental appliance container comprises: a lid with a plurality of
internal threads in an inner surface; a lower portion with a
plurality of external threads on a top of said lower portion; and a
retractable strainer with holes, that is adapted to keep said
denture inside of said lower portion of said spill proof denture
container; wherein when said retractable strainer is removed out
from said lower portion of said spill proof denture container, said
holes allow proper drainage of liquid from said retractable
strainer to said lower portion of said spill proof denture
container, wherein said plurality of internal threads of said lid
screws over said plurality of external threads of said lower
portion to close said spill proof denture container.
2. The spill proof dental appliance container of claim 1, wherein
said retractable strainer further comprises: a handle to withdraw
from or place back said retractable strainer to said lower portion
of said spill proof denture container.
3. The spill proof dental appliance container of claim 1, wherein
said lid is in dome shape for easy opening and closing of said
spill proof denture container.
4. The spill proof dental appliance container of claim 1, wherein
said spill proof dental appliance is made of durable plastic.
5. The spill proof dental appliance container of claim 1, wherein
the color of said spill proof denture container is fluorescent for
easy visibility to users.
Description
BACKGROUND
Technical Field
[0001] The embodiments herein generally relate a container, and,
more particularly to a spill proof denture container.
Description of the Related Art
[0002] The old age people mostly rely on dental appliances like
dentures, retainer, and mouth guards. The dental appliances are
required to be kept free of microorganisms/environmental
pollutions. The dental appliances are required to be cleaned on
regular basis is a good practice. When the dental appliances are
not in use, the dental appliances are required to be kept in a
liquid inside a container to keep it germ free.
[0003] There are many containers in the market sold at high prices.
The containers are made of low grade plastic, this leads to the
breaking of the container. The other major problem in most of the
present containers is the leakage and spillage. The containers open
up when kept in the purse, bag or alike. This leads to the hygiene
problems and sometimes damage to the dental appliances.
[0004] The present invention provides a better solution to the
above mentioned problems, by providing a cheap and easy to carry,
compact, spill and leak proof container.
SUMMARY
[0005] In view of the foregoing, an embodiment herein provides a
spill proof dental appliance container for protecting a dental
appliance such as dentures from dust, environment pollution and
microorganisms. The spill proof dental appliance container includes
a lid, a lower portion, and a retractable strainer with holes. The
lid includes one or more internal threads in the inner side of the
lid. The lower portion with one or more external threads on a top
of the lower portion. The lid is adapted to open and close the
spill proof denture container. The one or more internal threads of
the lid screws over the one or more external threads of the lower
portion to close the spill proof denture container. The lid is
adapted to lock with the lower portion of the spill proof denture
container. The retractable strainer includes a handle to withdraw
from or place back the retractable strainer to the lower portion of
the spill proof denture container.
[0006] When the retractable strainer is removed out from the lower
portion of the spill proof denture container, the tiny holes allow
proper drainage of liquid from the retractable strainer to the
lower portion of the spill proof denture container. In another
embodiment, the lid is in dome shape for easy opening and closing
of the spill proof denture container. In yet another embodiment,
the color of the spill proof denture container is fluorescent for
easy visibility to one or more users.
[0007] These and other aspects of the embodiments herein will be
better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction
with the following description and the accompanying drawings. It
should be understood, however, that the following descriptions,
while indicating preferred embodiments and numerous specific
details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of
limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the
scope of the embodiments herein without departing from the spirit
thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such
modifications.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0008] The embodiments herein will be better understood from the
following detailed description with reference to the drawings, in
which:
[0009] FIG. 1 illustrates a graphical representation of a spill
proof denture container according to an embodiment herein;
[0010] FIG. 2 illustrates a graphical representation of retractable
strainer according to a second embodiment herein;
[0011] FIG. 3 illustrates a graphical representation of the
retractable strainer being contained within a spill proof denture
container according to an embodiment herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0012] The embodiments herein and the various features and
advantageous details thereof are explained more fully with
reference to the non-limiting embodiments that are illustrated in
the accompanying drawings and detailed in the following
description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing
techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the
embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to
facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein
may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to
practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should
not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments
herein.
[0013] As mentioned, there remains a need of a spill proof
container for carrying dentures. The embodiments herein achieve
this by providing a spill proof denture container. Referring now to
the drawings, and more particularly to FIGS. 1 through 2, where
similar reference characters denote corresponding features
consistently throughout the figures, there are shown preferred
embodiments.
[0014] FIG. 1 illustrates a graphical representation of a spill
proof dental appliance container 100 to store a denture (not shown
in FIG. 1) according to an embodiment herein. The spill proof
dental appliance container 100 includes a lid 102, a retractable
strainer 104, and a lower portion 106. The lid 102 includes one or
more internal threads 108 in an inner surface of the lid 102. The
lower portion 106 includes one or more external threads 112 on a
top of lower portion 106. The one or more internal threads 108 of
the lid 102 screws over the one or more external threads 112 of the
lower portion 106 to close the spill proof dental appliance
container 100.
[0015] The lower portion 106 includes liquid for protecting the
denture (i.e., false teeth) from dusts and environmental
pollutions. The retractable strainer 104 is adapted to hold the
denture. A handle 110 is attached to the retractable strainer 104
to withdraw from or place back the retractable strainer 104 to the
lower portion 106 of the spill proof dental appliance container
100. The retractable strainer 104 includes holes 116 that allow
proper drainage of the liquid from the retractable strainer 104 to
the lower portion 106 of the spill proof dental appliance container
100. The lid 102 includes ridges 114 that are adapted for easy
opening and closing of the spill proof dental appliance container
100. In one embodiment, the spill proof dental appliance container
100 is used to keep other dry articles like hearing aids or alike.
In one embodiment, the color of the spill proof dental appliance
container 100 is fluorescent color. In one embodiment, the lid 102
is dome-shaped for easy opening and closing of the spill proof
dental appliance container 100, wherein the spill proof dental
appliance container 100 is made from a durable plastic material. In
other embodiment, the ridges 114 are made from material selected
from the group of durable rubber, plastic or mixture thereof.
[0016] FIGS. 2-3 illustrate a graphical representation of a
retractable strainer 200 with the denture 118 of FIG. 1 according
to an embodiment herein. The retractable strainer 104 is adapted to
hold the denture 118. The retractable strainer 104 with the denture
118 is placed inside the lower portion 106 of the spill proof
dental appliance container 100. The holes 116 in the retractable
strainer 104 that allow proper drainage of the liquid from the
retractable strainer 104 to the lower portion 106 of the spill
proof dental appliance container 100. As an alternative embodiment,
the dental appliance container 100 could include a tab with a hole
therein on either the base or the top of the container, in order to
allow a string or chain with two ends to be attached to the tab, by
placing one end of the string or chain through the hole and tying
that end to the tab or the second end of the string or chain, for
connecting the dental appliance container to another object such as
bookbag or purse.
[0017] The spill proof dental appliance container 100 helps in
keeping dentures or alike, when the denture is not in use. The
spill proof dental appliance container 100 protects the denture
from microorganisms, dust and environmental pollution. The spill
proof dental appliance container 100 is a water tight, leak proof
and spill proof denture container. The compact size of the spill
proof dental appliance container 100 helps in carrying the denture
in purse, bag or in small spaces. The dome shaped lid 102 helps in
easy opening and closing of the spill proof dental appliance
container 100. The fluorescent colors help in easy visibility of
the spill proof dental appliance container 100 by the user, if the
box is lost.
[0018] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will
so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that
others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or
adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without
departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such
adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be
comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the
disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology
or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description
and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have
been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in
the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced
with modification within the spirit and scope of the appended
claims.
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