Toilet – Toothpick – Having thread holder
Patent
1996-01-03
1998-09-01
Manahan, Todd E.
Toilet
Toothpick
Having thread holder
132322, A61C 1504
Patent
active
057996741
ABSTRACT:
A flossing device having a stabilizing member and preferably a thumb-driven floss movement mechanism. In one embodiment, the flossing device includes a shaft includes an operative end and a distal end, the distal end terminating in first and second fork arms. The fork arms each have a closed end connected to the shaft and an open end, and each include an aperture for receiving dental floss. The flossing device also preferably includes a stabilizing member attached to and between the first and second fork arms, said stabilizing member operable to be engaged by teeth to reduce movement of the shaft when the shaft is inserted into the mouth. The flossing device also preferably includes a thumb-driven floss movement mechanism operably attached to the shaft. This mechanism is operable to cause dental floss to move between the apertures of the first and second fork arms, thereby effectuating cleaning action by the dental floss.
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Al-Mahareeq Kassab
Al-Mahrouq Hasan
Ali Sayel A.
Manahan Todd #E.
Overhauser Paul B.
Robert E.
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