Powered dental flossing device
US4605025A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 14, 1984 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C15/047
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dental flossing device having a unique and highly effective means for imparting oscillatory (term includes vibratory) motion to the floss only and precisely at such times as such motion is needed. The said means comprises a mechanical clutch which is intermediate the power element and the floss holder (stringer), wherein the clutch is responsive to force applied against the floss to engage the floss holder with the power element to begin oscillation of the floss.
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