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US4852728A
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Oral hygiene device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-07-14
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Granted: 1989-08-01
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Expires: 2008-07-14
Abstract
Abstract A disposable single use package comprised of a short length of dental floss integrated in a sanitary packet. The packet is formed by first and second members releasably attached to one another to form a sanitary interior compartment for accommodating the length of dental floss.
Inventors
- 👤 John R. Court
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:46
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C15/00; A61C15/04; A61C15/043
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
A dental floss package comprising: a single use length of dental floss having first and second ends; a packet comprised of first and second members; means respectively attaching said first and second ends to said first and second members; and means releasably attaching said first and second members to one another so as to form an enclosed interior compartment for accommodating said length of dental floss;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
A dental floss package comprising: a single use length of dental floss having first and second ends; a packet comprised of first and second members; means respectively attaching said first and second ends to said first and second members; and means releasably attaching said first and second members to one another so as to form an enclosed interior compartment for accommodating said length of dental floss;
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The package of claim 1 wherein said substantially cylindrical structure is shaped to define at least one pointed end to facilitate use of said structure as a toothpick.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
103 words
An oral hygiene device comprising: first and second flexible planar members; releasable attaching means adhering opposing surfaces of said first and second members in superimposed relationship along a peripheral seal line to define a substantially sealed interior compartment between said members; a single use length of dental floss having first and second ends; said dental floss being accommodated in said compartment with said first end secured to said first member and said second end secured to said second member whereby release of said members from one another yields said length of dental floss with each end thereof having a planar member secured thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
103 words
An oral hygiene device comprising: first and second flexible planar members; releasable attaching means adhering opposing surfaces of said first and second members in superimposed relationship along a peripheral seal line to define a substantially sealed interior compartment between said members; a single use length of dental floss having first and second ends; said dental floss being accommodated in said compartment with said first end secured to said first member and said second end secured to said second member whereby release of said members from one another yields said length of dental floss with each end thereof having a planar member secured thereto.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
The device of claim 3, wherein said first and second members comprise portions of a planar sheet folded upon itself along a foldline; and a reduced strength scoreline formed in said sheet proximate to said foldline, to partition said sheet into said first and second members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
86 words
The device of claim 4 wherein said scoreline includes a first portion extending along said sheet to one side of said foldline and a second portion extending along said sheet to the other side of said foldline; and wherein said floss first and second ends are respectively secured to said first and second members in alignment substantially along said foldline whereby detachment of said members along said scoreline yields said first member attached to said first end and said second member attached to said second end.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 5 wherein said scoreline includes a third portion connecting said first and second portions.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-07-31 | 1997-01-30 | 1997-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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