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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8141563 | Tooth brush combination This new and improved tooth brush combination is all one would ever need, the simple design on how and why the rotating flossing head is the only moving part and its simple, to lock in to place when in use and very easy to change when needed, and its location is on ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8033287 | Disposable, biodegradable, portable dental implement A multiple, disposable, biodegradable dental implement system in which a plurality of disposable, flat dental implements are formed from a large planar blank. Each dental implement includes a flat toothbrush head and a flat gum massager head formed on opposite ends ... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8025068 | Flossing and oral hygiene tool A detachable device for improved dental hygiene supports and tensions dental floss above and beyond the bristles of the tooth brush so that flossing can occur using the bristle end of the tooth brush and avoid having the bristles interfere with the flossing process.... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8015982 | Toothbrush and flossing system A toothbrush and flossing system comprising a toothbrush having bristles, a handle, and a removable floss cartridge/container. The handle may comprise a cavity for receiving the floss cartridge; the floss container may comprise all or a portion of the handle; or the... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7942155 | Portable oral hygiene system A novel oral hygiene system comprised of a plurality of substantially cylindrical pieces removably attached to each other that may be adapted to contain breath spray, dental floss, a dental floss cutter, toothpicks and breath mints in a compact and highly portable c... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7389781 | Toothbrush assembly A child's toothbrush includes a handle in the form of a child-safe, ventilated toy, such as a rocket or a vehicle, and contains a removable child-safe vehicle, figurine, other toy or sundry product therein, and wherein a toothbrush head may be detachable from the ha... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7360650 | Multi-chambered cover for a toothbrush head and an oral hygiene product A cover for a toothbrush includes a first portion defining a first chamber and a second portion defining a second chamber, the first and second portions are joined so that the first and second portions may be moved relative to one another to expose the second chambe... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7328711 | Orthodontic flossing implement and method of use thereof An orthodontic flossing implement and method of use thereof, wherein the present implement comprises a handle from which extends a flat, narrow arm, and wherein the tip of the arm comprises a slit or aperture through which a desired length of floss is inserted. The ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7325553 | Method of flossing and flossing aid system A method of flossing and flossing system utilize a piece including stretchable and flexible material having an inner and an outer surface. The piece is adapted to be placed around a finger on a hand. The method includes placing the piece around a finger of a first f... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322367 | Device for cleaning teeth A method for cleaning teeth by drawing at least one cleaning thread in a reciprocating movement along teeth, at least one end of which cleaning thread is fastened to an elongate handling member, the other end of the thread is grasped with the hand, and the cleaning ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7311023 | Replaceable-head dental care tool with improved engagement thereof A replaceable-head, dental care tool is disclosed, of the type including a handle element (1) and a tool element, the tool element including an engaging extension (10) having at least one flexible reed element (11) equipped with an end pawl (... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7309185 | Twist up pen type dispenser with brush applicator A twist up pen type dispenser comprising a brush applicator that is capable of receiving material from a reservoir. ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7273327 | Oral care implement An oral care implement with a handle includes a head with a releasable material (e.g., an oral medicament) and a tissue cleanser for cleaning the soft tissues and removing odor-causing bacteria from the mouth. In one arrangement, the releasable material is disposed ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7270239 | Dental stain preventer A compact personal package for tooth stain prevention between regular brushings includes a small brush and a small quantity of specially formulated cleaning material enables a user to immediately remove stain-causing substances from the teeth and freshen the breath ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7267126 | Portable compact dental hygiene kit A portable compact dental hygiene kit, comprising a cylindrical case threadably receiving a handle end on one end, a cap end on the opposite end of the case, a removable toothbrush with 360 degree bristles fitting the handle end and removably extending into a toothp... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7257972 | Locking case for a toothbrush A locking storage case for holding a toothbrush. As two parts of the case are slidably engaged with each other to form an enclosed cavity holding the toothbrush, a combination lock, integrally and rigidly mounted to the parts of the case, becomes engaged for locking... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7244073 | Travel toothbrush assembly A toothbrush assembly has two main sections, a toothbrush head that incorporates toothbrush bristles and toothpaste holder. The toothbrush head has a bristle end and a shaft with an enclosed channel connecting the bristle end to a threaded end. A flexible tube exten... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7237560 | Disposable combination toothbrush and dental floss holder A disposable combination toothbrush and dental floss dispenser is provided. The toothbrush includes a hollow cavity at one end for receiving a dental floss dispenser therein which includes a supply of dental floss. The toothbrush includes a removable end cap which c... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7234473 | Dental floss dispensers, flossing tools, and toothbrush flosser A dental floss dispenser having a shape or attaching elements which allows it to be held during flossing. One embodiment has a finger spool which is worn on the finger tip or finger during flossing. The dental floss dispenser may also incorporate a finger grip so th... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7226289 | Method for overmolding polymers over dental tools A method for overmolding a plurality of polymers having different properties onto a dental instrument. The method involves providing a dental instrument substrate made of metal, overmolding a first polymer onto a portion of the dental instrument substrate, and then ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7207338 | Tooth-cleaning paper combined with dental floss Disclosed is a tooth-cleaning paper combined with dental floss, in which the tooth-cleaning paper is formed of a thin paper or a gauze sterilized and wetted with an aqueous fluoride solution and has a plurality of edge cuts formed along an edge of the tooth-cleaning... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7204257 | Dental floss device A dental flosser includes a handle and a dental floss holder releasably received by the handle. The dental floss holder includes a base, a pair of arms for holding a length of dental floss, and a toothpick extending from the base. The handle includes a receiver in w... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7201527 | Twist up pen type dispenser with brush applicator A twist up pen type dispenser comprising a brush applicator that is capable of receiving material from a reservoir. ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7201172 | Toothbrush having flossing dispenser on handle A toothbrush includes a handle having first and second ends and a head operatively connected to the second end of the handle. Bristles are on the head; an inner cavity is disposed within the first end of the handle; and dental floss is contained in the cavity. A lid... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7198051 | Combination toothbrush-dental floss dispenser The present invention provides a dental hygiene device having an elongated handle defining a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and an opening in the second end. The elongated handle further defines an interior cavity, wherein the interior cavity extend... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7178533 | Beverage container and toothbrush holder A beverage container having a recessed storage compartment in the container wall for storing a toothbrush and a tube of toothpaste. The compartment has access through an exterior opening in the wall so that the toothbrush and toothpaste are dry, when the container c... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7172357 | Applicator comprising a sloping applicator element and a stem connected via a hinge to a handle member An applicator may include a handle member, a stem connected to the handle member via a hinge, and an applicator element at a first end of the stem. The stem and the applicator element may not extend entirely along a common rectilinear axis. ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7165556 | Composite handle for grooming implements A composite handle for grooming implements provides improved control during use. Such handle has a rigid and a flexible portion that facilitates use of the implement, especially when a user has a weak or impaired grip. ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7156107 | Teeth cleaning brush structure A teeth cleaning brush structure including a cleaning brush, a cover, a stick sleeve, a cleaning rod, and a control device. The cleaning brush has bristles and a flexible insert rod extending from an end of the bristles. The cover has an open receiving groove locate... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7152739 | Dental appliance storage assembly A dental appliance storage assembly includes a base, a floss dispenser, and a tubular storage assembly having a conical bottom surface for holding a toothbrush in a non-vertical orientation within the tubular storage assembly. ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7150379 | Dyeing brush A dyeing brush includes a handle having a first blind hole defined in the neck and a second blind hole defined to communicate with the firs blind hole. A knob is rotatably received in the first blind hole and has a threaded hole defined through the knob to communica... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7146988 | Locking element for flosser apparatus having a detachable and positionable floss element A flosser apparatus has a handle with a first slot formed into a surface adjacent one end of the handle and a second slot formed into the surface of the handle adjacent the first slot and in transverse relationship thereto. A locking member is slidably mounted to th... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7124894 | Disposable oral care device A multi-purpose toothbrush for promoting oral hygiene includes an elongated shaft having a brushing section that includes a plurality of bristles extending radially outwardly therefrom. The brushing section is coated with a predetermined quantity of a tooth-cleaning... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7122028 | Reconfiguration surgical apparatus A reconfigurable surgical apparatus that includes a surgical instrument assembly that is formed with a hollow manipulation shaft. A linearly or rotationally movable prime mover is received within the shaft and is activated by an actuator located at a proximal end. A... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7112003 | Combined toothbrush, toothpaste and mouthwash device A disposable toothbrush containing a small amount of toothpaste disposed within an internal cavity in the head of the toothbrush and a small amount of mouthwash disposed within an internal cavity in the grip of the toothbrush, where the toothpaste is expelled onto t... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7093739 | Cosmetics case for liquid cosmetics The present invention relates to a cosmetics case for storing cosmetics such as liquid lipstick and/or foundation and forced discharging the cosmetics as it needs, more particularly, a cosmetics case comprising an upper movable part and a case body, the upper movabl... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7055531 | Electronic oral cleaning device In one embodiment of the present invention, an electric oral cleaning device is provided and includes a handle and a power supply contained therein. The device has a motor that drives a motor linkage, which includes a push rod that has one end that engages and moves... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7021497 | Device for compressing flexible tubes containing pastes, creams and the like provided with a receptacle for storing dental floss A device for compressing flexible tubes containing pastes, creams and the like, provided with a receptacle for storing dental floss, making it easy to handle flexible tubes (2) for storing pasty or creamy products, thus providing the full utilization thereof ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7014463 | Dental hygiene accessory A dental hygiene accessory for cleaning a dental scaler or similar dental instrument has a platform member with a multitude of bristles upstanding from a central area of the platform. An annular body of soft dental debris retaining material is carried by the platfor... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7011467 | Oral hygiene kit with dispensing toothbrush An oral hygiene kit comprises a paste-dispensing toothbrush assembly and a cooperatively associated floss assembly. The toothbrush assembly comprises a paste-dispensing brush, a paste pump assembly, a piston, and a paste reservoir. The pump assembly is operable to d... | 03/14/2006 |
