Toilet – Toothpick – Having thread holder
Patent
1999-08-09
2000-11-28
Wilson, John J.
Toilet
Toothpick
Having thread holder
132323, 206 635, 206388, A61C 1500, A61B 1902, B65D 8500
Patent
active
061521477
ABSTRACT:
A holder assembly for removably storing a plurality of individual dental floss products of the type which typically comprise a looped configuration at one end thereof and which are designed primarily but not exclusively for use in the flossing or cleaning of bridgework or other orthodontic appliances, wherein the holder assembly comprises a base including a plurality of apertures at least some of which include a retaining structure cooperatively dimensioned, disposed and configured with corresponding ones of the apertures to removably maintain and orient the looped dental floss products in an upright or outwardly extending position thereby rendering the dental floss products readily accessible for use by a dental hygienist or other personnel during the flossing process. A receiving structure may also be provided comprising a chamber assembly in the form of a plurality of chambers disposed in aligned relation with at least some of the plurality of apertures and wherein the chambers are disposed and configured to receive preferably the looped end of the floss product therein and facilitate the removable storage in the aforementioned upright and/or outwardly extending, readily accessible orientation.
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Doan Robyn Kieu
Wilson John J.
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