Roger W Freeman

US Patent:

6701939, Mar 9, 2004

Filed:

Feb 13, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/076197

Inventors:

Roger J. Freeman - Overland Park KS 66202

International Classification:

A61C 1500

US Classification:

132321, 132329

Abstract:

A dental device ( ) broadly comprises a center section ( ) flanked by a first picking section ( ) and a second picking section ( ). The first picking section ( ) and the second picking section ( ) are relatively flat and may include a roughened surface ( ). The device ( ) is preferably constructed in one-piece and molded from semi-rigid thermoplastic which resists breaking. The first picking section ( ) is thicker and stronger than the second picking section ( ) in order to dislodge most any debris caught between teeth. The second picking section ( ) is narrow enough to reach between closely spaced teeth. In use, a person holds the device ( ) by the center section ( ) and inserts either picking section ( ) between their teeth. The person works the device ( ) back and forth using the roughened surface ( ) or angles of either section ( ) to disturb bacteria and other foreign substances.

US Patent:

20040103912, Jun 3, 2004

Filed:

Nov 19, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/716832

Inventors:

Roger Freeman - Overland Park KS, US

International Classification:

A61C015/00

US Classification:

132/329000

Abstract:

A dental device () broadly comprises a center section () flanked by a first picking section () and a second picking section (). The first picking section () and the second picking section () are relatively flat and may include a roughened surface (). The device () is preferably constructed in one-piece and molded from semi-rigid thermoplastic which resists breaking. The first picking section () is thicker and stronger than the second picking section () in order to dislodge most any debris caught between teeth. The second picking section () is narrow enough to reach between closely spaced teeth. In use, a person holds the device () by the center section () and inserts either picking section () between their teeth. The person works the device () back and forth using the roughened surface () or angles of either section () to disturb bacteria and other foreign substances.

US Patent:

57043884, Jan 6, 1998

Filed:

Sep 27, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/721803

Inventors:

Roger Freeman - Prairie Village KS

International Classification:

A01C 5100

US Classification:

132329

Abstract:

A tubular toothpick (10) that can be used to remove food particles from between a user's teeth, gums and periodontal pockets without damaging the soft tissue of the user's gums is disclosed. The toothpick (10) is formed from synthetic resin materials and includes an elongated tubular body (12) presenting a longitudinal axis and a pair of axially opposed ends (14,16). One of the ends (14) includes an oblique leading surface (18) defining a cleaning edge. A plurality of slits (22) are formed in the cleaning edge that define therebetween a plurality of spaced-apart and independently movable finger portions (23). The independently moveable finger portions (23) feather and soften the cleaning edge of the toothpick for permitting the toothpick to be inserted between a user's teeth and gums without damaging the soft tissue of the user's gums.

US Patent:

56604980, Aug 26, 1997

Filed:

Jan 16, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/586577

Inventors:

Roger Freeman - Overland Park KS

International Classification:

E01C 732

US Classification:

404 17

Abstract:

An improved roadway patching system and method is provided for repairing potholes (12) or other damaged roadway areas. The patching system of the invention includes a lower asphaltic liner (18) which is adapted for placement within a pothole (12) or the like in closely conforming and adhering relationship with the inner contour (14) thereof in order to present a substantially water-impervious barrier. A fill (34) is then placed within the pothole (12) atop the liner (18). The patch is completed by provision of an asphaltic, water-impervious, substantially non-stretch top mat (20) which is applied over the fill (34) and engaging and adhering to the liner (18) and adjacent portions (16) of the roadway (10).