MUMBAI, India, June 22 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641070442 A) filed by Meenakshi Academy Of Higher Education And Research; and Meenakshi Ammal Dental College And Hospital on June 05, 2026, for An Eco-Friendly Coconut Leaf Midrib Tongue Cleaner And Method Of Preparation Thereof.
Inventors include Dr. Chemmalar Nc; Dr. Logeswari; and Dr. Kavitha B.
The application for the patent was published on June 12, 2026, under issue no. 24/2026.
Abstract: TITLE: AN ECO-FRIENDLY COCONUT LEAF MIDRIB TONGUE CLEANER AND METHOD OF PREPARATION THEREOF APPLICANT: 1. MEENAKSHI ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH 2. MEENAKSHI AMMAL DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL ABSTRACT The present invention discloses a functionally engineered and biodegradable tongue cleaning device fabricated from processed coconut leaf midrib for oral hygiene maintenance. The device comprises a handle portion operatively connected to a scraping end configured for atraumatic tongue cleaning. The scraping end comprises dual smoothened edges and a microstructured scraping surface having fine grooves or ridges configured to improve removal of tongue coating, food debris, and microbial deposits. The scraping end further comprises an antimicrobial coating containing neem extract for enhanced hygiene. The coconut leaf midrib is processed through cleaning, controlled drying, and sterilization to obtain a stable and hygienic structure suitable for intraoral use. The device provides controlled flexibility, improved scraping efficiency, reduced risk of mucosal injury, and eco-friendly disposal. The invention thereby provides a standardized, biodegradable, cost-effective, and user-safe tongue cleaning device with improved oral hygiene performance.
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