Flossing loops and associated packaging arrangements
US5947132A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 1998 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C15/041
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A flossing loop comprising a closed or continuous loop of dental floss standing, or alternately formed by a length of dental floss having a first and second end, with the first end of the length of dental floss secured to the second end to form the closed loop. A plurality of the flossing loops may be arranged as a cascade of frangibly coupled flossing loops that are contained in a suitable package. The package is configured with a suitable opening, possibly provided as a slot, to enable each respective flossing loop (of the cascade) to be drawn out of the package, one after the other. Once a respective flossing loop is drawn from the package it is detached from the next subsequent flossing loop still substantially located within the chamber, and is available for flossing activities.
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