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Disposable dental floss segment with rolled paper handle ends

US9717574B2 · kind B2 · utility

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10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 3, 2013
Grant dateAug 1, 2017
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 3, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C15/043
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A disposable dental flossing device is provided for improved handling, comprised of a floss segment with two tightly rolled paper handles at each end. The floss runs the entire length of the device and is anchored at each end by cutting and heating the floss. A section of exposed floss separates the two handles.

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