Flosser pen and method of using the same
US10925700B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA46B2200/108
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A dental device for cleaning oral interproximal spaces, a flosser cartridge for engagement in the dental device, and method of use thereof. The implement includes a housing which receives a cradle carrying a cartridge stack. The cradle and cartridge stack are rotated by manipulating a control knob at a rear end of the housing. Rotation of the cradle causes the flosser cartridge stack to be progressively moved forwardly along a helical track toward an opening in the housing's front end. The cleaning tip on a forwardmost cartridge extends outwardly through the opening and is covered by a cap prior to use. The cap is removed when the user wishes to clean their teeth. The forwardmost cartridge is snapped off the stack and disposed of after use. Rotation of the cradle moves a second cartridge in the stack into the forwardmost position where the second cartridge is then ready for use.
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