Disposable flosser
US4006750A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 1973 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 1993 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C2045/14959
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A disposable device for removing plaque and food debris from tooth surfaces, has a handle portion and a bow portion across which a length of dental floss is maintained, the floss, bow, and handle being an integral unit; and the method of manufacturing this complete device in essentially a single operation whereby the handle and bow are molded with the ends of the length of floss disposed and secured in ends of the bow during molding.
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