Brushing – scrubbing – and general cleaning – Implements – Combined
Patent
1990-05-18
1991-12-24
Simone, Timothy F.
Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning
Implements
Combined
151671, 15177, 15210R, 128 62A, 132309, 132321, A47C 2500
Patent
active
050740059
ABSTRACT:
A toothbrush comprising a floss bundle primary cleaning element instead of conventional bristles. The floss bundle, having no sharp tips, can clean, absorb and polish without risk of cutting gums. No toothpaste is required. Because of the soft, smooth nature of the floss bundle, the invention can be used dry as well as wet, and, thus, function safely and properly where no water is available. This floss bundle is held in a clamp, having upper and lower jaws, fixed at one end of a handle. The lower jaw comprises a sleeve which encircles a threaded bolt formed at this end of the handle. The clamp jaws are opened and closed by rotating a nut located just below the lower jaw, also encircling the bolt. In this way the floss bundle can be removed and replaced between uses. The other end of the handle is also formed into a threaded bolt, having a hole diametrically bored through it, into which the wide end of a half toothpick is removably fitted. The toothpick is secured in place by rotating a nut encircling this bolt unit the nut advances into contract with the protruding toothpick, forming a friction grip. Once used, the toothpick is released by rotating the nut in the opposite direction, and then removed with the user's fingers.
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Blum Alvin S.
Simone Timothy F.
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