Device to provide enhanced flossing benefits
US9452035B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C15/041
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dental floss dispenser having a wicking delivery system with a reservoir for storing a solution of oral care ingredients generally in fluid form. The reservoir includes an absorbent wicking porous pad that extends through at least a portion of the floss dispensing device to deliver the solution to the dental floss. When the floss is pulled through the porous pad holding the oral care ingredient(s), the porous pad activates (e.g., coats, impregnates, saturates) the floss, providing the consumer with new benefits such as enhanced deep cleaning, new flavors, better plaque dissolving capabilities, ease of floss use and maneuverability, whitening, and deposition of therapeutic actives into the gum pockets.
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