US3783883A
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Combination dental floss holder and toothpick
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-16
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Granted: 1974-01-08
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Expires: 1992-05-16
Abstract
Abstract A device for cleaning teeth formed of a handle portion having a toothpick detachably mounted thereto, and an end portion extending away from the handle portion having a string of dental floss secured thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 D Alexander
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 20:34
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C15/00; A61C15/04; A61C15/046
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
A one-piece molded tooth cleaning device comprising an elongated plastic handle portion having a pair of opposed ends, a pair of sides converging from one of said ends to the other of said ends, and opposed top and bottom surfaces, said handle having an elongated cavity extending therethrough from said top surface to said bottom surface, said opening being widest at its mid portion and narrowing in width from the mid portion toward its opposite ends; a pair of spaced prongs integrally formed on said one end of said handle; a string of dental floss secured to and extending between said prongs; a plastic toothpick, having a pair of sides, a pair of opposed ends and top and bottom surfaces, said toothpick being disposed within said cavity in spaced relation with respect to the walls of the cavity, said toothpick being widest at its mid portion and narrowing in width from the mid portion toward its opposite ends, said top surface of said toothpick being disposed below said top surface of said handle, said bottom surface of said toothpick being disposed above said bottom surface of said handle; and frangible plastic bridging elements extending between and integrally connecting the mid portion of said toothpick to said handle within said cavity.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
A one-piece molded tooth cleaning device comprising an elongated plastic handle portion having a pair of opposed ends, a pair of sides converging from one of said ends to the other of said ends, and opposed top and bottom surfaces, said handle having an elongated cavity extending therethrough from said top surface to said bottom surface, said opening being widest at its mid portion and narrowing in width from the mid portion toward its opposite ends; a pair of spaced prongs integrally formed on said one end of said handle; a string of dental floss secured to and extending between said prongs; a plastic toothpick, having a pair of sides, a pair of opposed ends and top and bottom surfaces, said toothpick being disposed within said cavity in spaced relation with respect to the walls of the cavity, said toothpick being widest at its mid portion and narrowing in width from the mid portion toward its opposite ends, said top surface of said toothpick being disposed below said top surface of said handle, said bottom surface of said toothpick being disposed above said bottom surface of said handle; and frangible plastic bridging elements extending between and integrally connecting the mid portion of said toothpick to said handle within said cavity.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-01-07 | 1977-07-09 | 1978-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-07 | 1981-07-09 | 1982-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-07 | 1985-07-09 | 1986-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |