Finger flosser

Details Finger flosser Finger flosser

1998-07-24

1999-03-16

Mancene, Gene

Toilet

Toothpick

Having thread holder

132325, A61C 1500

Patent

active

058817450

ABSTRACT:
A dental floss apparatus generally comprising a thimble, a pair of tines extending from the top surface of the thimble and a section of dental floss suspended between the tips of the tines. To floss, a forefinger or thumb is typically inserted into the thimble, which remains relatively fixed onto the forefinger or thumb by pressing the opposing forefinger or thumb on the same hand onto the side of the thimble. The thimble is sized and configured such that insertion of the forefinger or thumb causes a suction within the thimble that further aids holding the thimble. The section of dental floss across the tips is used to floss between the teeth. In an alternate configuration, a single tine extends upward from said thimble and dental floss is suspended between the tip of the tine and the thimble. In still another configuration, a second thimble is attached in tandem onto the first thimble for additional torque control. In lieu of the second thimble, a finger holder is attached in tandem onto the first thimble for torque control.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4016892 (1977-04-01), Chodorow
patent: 4206774 (1980-06-01), Griparis
patent: 4802752 (1989-02-01), Chodorow
patent: 5503168 (1996-04-01), Wang

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