Dental flossing cartridge system and driver attachments
US7392810B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C15/048
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A new dental flossing system comprising; a.) Multiple compact floss dispensing cartridges having quick attachment means to a driver to advance floss contained within said floss dispensing cartridge, b.) A packaging container for multiple said compact floss dispensing cartridges and c.) Drive extension attachment means to configure new and existing dental drivers for use with said compact floss dispensing cartridges. The unique features built into said compact floss dispensing cartridge comprise; a plaque accumulator, containment of additive materials to the floss before use, and floss tension control. Novel system features built into said drive extension attachment means comprise; a self-locking gear train, auxiliary motion to said compact floss dispensing cartridge and quick attachment means to said compact floss dispensing cartridge. The new dental flossing system enhances the use of dental floss materials and dental drivers to advance floss and to remove plaque without depositing collected plaque on to other teeth.
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