Interproximal flosser handle

US6422867B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Water Pik, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Kenneth J. Lang · Loveland, US
• Lynne M. Calliott · Fort Collins, US
• Brian R. Williams · Schaumburg, US
• Theodore De Leo · Fort Collins, US
• William B. Stephens · Boulder, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 20, 2000
• Grant date: Jul 23, 2002
• Expiry date: Dec 20, 2020

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61C2204/002
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A handle housing that is modular and easily assembled and disassembled for maintenance and cleaning. The handle housing has an integrally-formed orientation shape (e.g. S-shape) to keep it from tipping onto the flossing tip. The handle housing also includes the rocker arm, cam drive (together the drive train), motor, power supply and bobbin for full functionality, with linear, reciprocating motion created by the drive train for effective cleaning.