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US4002183A
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Plaque removing device
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1975-09-08
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Granted: 1977-01-11
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Expires: 1995-09-08
Abstract
Abstract A pair of protruding parts extend from one end of an elongated handle in spaced parallel relation. Dental floss is releasably affixed to the protruding parts and extends tautly therebetween.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond B. Restall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 04:05
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C15/00; A61C15/04; A61C15/046
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A plaque removing device, comprising A substantially elongated linear handle having spaced opposite ends, the handle having an arm part extending at substantially right angles thereto in substantially T-configuration from one end thereof and a first pair of protruding parts extending from said arm part substantially colinearly with said arm part, in spaced relation; a second pair of protruding parts extending from the handle at the other end thereof substantially colinearly therewith in spaced substantially parallel relation, the first and second pairs of protruding parts being substantially parallel to each other; and dental floss releasably affixed to the first pair of protruding parts and extending substantially tautly therebetween and to the second pair of protruding parts and extending substantially tautly therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A plaque removing device, comprising A substantially elongated linear handle having spaced opposite ends, the handle having an arm part extending at substantially right angles thereto in substantially T-configuration from one end thereof and a first pair of protruding parts extending from said arm part substantially colinearly with said arm part, in spaced relation; a second pair of protruding parts extending from the handle at the other end thereof substantially colinearly therewith in spaced substantially parallel relation, the first and second pairs of protruding parts being substantially parallel to each other; and dental floss releasably affixed to the first pair of protruding parts and extending substantially tautly therebetween and to the second pair of protruding parts and extending substantially tautly therebetween.
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) | 1980-01-11 | 1980-07-12 | 1981-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-01-11 | 1984-07-12 | 1985-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-01-11 | 1988-07-12 | 1989-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |