Dental flosser
US7234475B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C15/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dental flosser is moveable between a stored, non-use position where the flosser is substantially planar, and an engaged or in-use position where a portion of the flosser is angled relative to the handle to aid in reaching back teeth. The dental flosser preferably includes a holder (which may be a U-shaped holder) that is movable between the non-use and in-use position; a handle; a living hinge between the holder and the handle, and a locking arm designed to secure the holder in the in-use position.
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