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Floss dispensing unit

US8443817B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2010
Grant dateMay 21, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 12, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C15/042
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A dental floss dispensing unit comprising a housing and a supply spool coupled to the housing and having a length of floss wound thereabout. The supply spool being adjustable between a locked position, where the supply spool is fixed with respect to the housing, and an unlocked position, where the supply spool is free to rotate with respect to the housing.

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