US4194290A
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Buccal Hygienic instrument
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-03-20
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Granted: 1980-03-25
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Expires: 1998-03-20
Abstract
Abstract A hygienic instrument of a disposable type for use in cleaning surfaces within a person's mouth which is composed of a elongate member having a pointed end for picking the teeth and an opposite end with a foam pad or brush impregnated with a cleaning substance and including two laterally extending pegs spanned by a strand of dental floss, the laterally extending pegs being intermediate the length of the elongate member.
Inventors
- 👤 Orlando D. Vallhonrat
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 16:17
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C15/00; A61C15/04; A61C15/046
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A disposable buccal hygienic instrument comprising an elongate member having a pointed first end comprising a toothpick and an opposite second end, said elongate member including an intermediate zone and a laterally extending peg on the intermediate zone spaced from and adjacent the pointed end and another laterally extending peg on the intermediate zone adjacent the second end and each of said pegs being spanned by a strand of dental floss and means securing the ends of the dental floss to the pegs in spanning relation thereof; and a cleansing means fixed to the second end completely covering the same and said cleansing means including cleansing material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A disposable buccal hygienic instrument comprising an elongate member having a pointed first end comprising a toothpick and an opposite second end, said elongate member including an intermediate zone and a laterally extending peg on the intermediate zone spaced from and adjacent the pointed end and another laterally extending peg on the intermediate zone adjacent the second end and each of said pegs being spanned by a strand of dental floss and means securing the ends of the dental floss to the pegs in spanning relation thereof; and a cleansing means fixed to the second end completely covering the same and said cleansing means including cleansing material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device as set forth in claim 1 wherein the cleansing means comprises a pad of foam material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said cleansing means comprises foam material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device as set forth in claim 3 wherein said foam material is fixed to the second end by glue means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device as set forth in claim 2 wherein the cleansing material is of a powder impregnated in the foam material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device as set forth in claim 1 wherein the pegs include recesses intermediate the lengths thereof and adjacent the elongate member to secure dental floss therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The instrument as set forth in claim 1 wherein an enlarged gripper zone is provided intermediate said ends for manipulating said instrument.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The instrument as set forth in claim 7 wherein said gripper means comprises an enlarged zone with a pattern in relief on the surface thereof providing a gripping surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The instrument as set forth in claim 1 wherein said cleansing means comprises brush means.
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) | 1983-03-25 | 1983-09-24 | 1984-03-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-03-25 | 1987-09-24 | 1988-03-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-03-25 | 1991-09-24 | 1992-03-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |