Class 132/328 - Folded or housed in tool handle

Subclass of Class 132 - Toilet
Definition: Tool including a portion adapted to be gripped by the hand
No. of patents: 35
Last issue date: 09/18/2007

Number	Title	Issue Date
7270129	Dental flosser In one embodiment of the present invention, an electric folding flossing apparatus is provided and includes a handle and a power supply contained therein, an arm movably joined to the handle at one end and having a flossing tool disposed at another end, a motor mech...	09/18/2007
7264005	Toothpick device A toothpick device in the form of an elongated, hollow member having a readily deformable central portion and readily deformable spaced end portions formed by two attached, convexly curved, flexible walls having an elastic memory. ...	09/04/2007
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
7147470	Device for cleaning interdental spaces A device for cleaning interdental spaces has a tubular guide element having a first profiled open end to allow its positioning at the entry to an interdental space. A cleaning member mounted movably in the tubular guide element, fixed to a first end of a support mem...	12/12/2006
6997191	Dental cleaning tool A pocket carried dental floss dispensing and cleaning device is provided to permit a user to open the device for use and close the device to secure the tool in a sanitary environment. A spool of dental floss is contained within a pivoting floss support arm removeabl...	02/14/2006
6957467	Triple clean toothbrush A toothbrush that provides, besides the conventional bristles for brushing the teeth, other basic periodontal components recommended by dentists for perfect cleaning, massaging and stimulating the gum tissue, all in one single, convenient artifact. The brush compone...	10/25/2005
6955539	Characterization of motion of dual motor oral hygiene device An oral hygiene device is disclosed having at least two motors to simultaneously vibrate and impart motion upon the head portion of the oral hygiene device, most beneficially at the tip. A first motor is positioned in the handle portion of the device to impart a fir...	10/18/2005
6766809	Key-shaped floss dispenser Floss dispensers comprising a body configured for holding and dispensing floss and a gripping arm extending from the body configured to facilitate gripping by the user while floss is dispensed and cut from the dispenser. The body houses a spool of floss and includes...	07/27/2004
6571804	Dental floss applicator An improved dental floss applicator is provided in the form of a compact case for receiving and storing a spool of dental floss together with an applicator fork for use in manipulating a length of dental floss for cleaning a person's teeth. The applicator...	06/03/2003
6526991	Oral hygiene travel kit A portable kit for promoting oral hygiene includes a toothbrush, toothpaste, and dental floss compactly arranged in one portion of a housing which outwardly resembles a fountain pen. The kit may also include a canister of breath spray in another portion o...	03/04/2003
6234182	Prefabricated dental floss device A prefabricated dental floss device comprises a dental floss holder (10), having the general shape of an elongate rod-like body and consisting of two interconnected but easily separable holder portions (12, 13) , and a piece of dental floss (11), received...	05/22/2001
6138689	Toothbrush A toothbrush having at least one brushing head disposed at one of its ends, the toothbrush comprising a handle, the handle comprising a longitudinal grip portion and at least one bifurcated end portion. The bifurcated end portion is having two cleansing m...	10/31/2000
5868149	Retractable toothpick This invention named "the expanding bi-toothpick with dual controls for pushing and extracting" is mainly composed of the outer rod which is a thin rod designed to extract the food remains in the tooth gap directly and the inner stick which is a thin stic...	02/09/1999
5865552	Writing implement and toothpick assembly Disclosed is an assembly 10 of a writing implement 12 and a pick 13. The pick 13 is attached by a hinge 32 to a spring clip 18 for holding the writing implement 12 to a user's pocket. The hinge 32 enables the pick 13 to move between a first position where...	02/02/1999
5829458	Dental flosser and method of manufacturing same A dental floss holder comprising: a body part, first and second spaced apart arms extending from the body part, a first strand of dental floss extending generally axially between the arms, said strand having opposite ends secured to the arms, and a second...	11/03/1998
5653246	Dental floss holder A dental floss holder for securely fastening one end of a dental floss instead of winding it around a finger includes a first member, two mating surfaces, and a connector member. The dental floss is retained on the first member. One of the mating surfaces...	08/05/1997
5642741	Toothpick A toothpick is disclosed including an inter-teeth inserting portion in which a metal wire is formed to be spirally twisted and the overall circumferential surface is covered with synthetic resin; and a main body fixed to one end of said inter-teeth insert...	07/01/1997
5606984	Automatic dental flossing device A power-driven dental flossing device has an elongate housing of three casings with an extending housing arm forked at its front, which contains dental floss reels, a dividing gear system, dental floss operating and winding switches, and a powered motor w...	03/04/1997
5570710	Dental floss holder A reusable dental floss holder to fasten securely a length of floss at its ends in lieu of winding ends of the length of floss around fingers for removing food particles and plaque from teeth surfaces has cover and base members engaging with each other to...	11/05/1996
5409022	Apparatus with dentoprophylactic cleaning toothpicks and method for manufacturing the same An apparatus with dentoprophylactic cleaning toothpicks for removing food residues and/or plaque buildups encrusted between the front and back teeth. The apparatus has a sandwich shaped case, and three toothpick members mounted in the case for pivoting in...	04/25/1995
5174314	Oral hygiene device An oral hygiene device employs a hollow plastic tube sealed at both ends. At least one area along the length of the tube is weakened and has its diameter in the weakened area reduced, but not reduced to zero diameter. A length of fiber, such as convention...	12/29/1992
5125424	Device for cleaning teeth and/or gaps between the teeth The present invention concerns a device for cleaning teeth or gaps between teeth and comprises a handle to hold the device and an operative part, mounted at the end of the handle, with a filamentary or tape-shaped cleaning medium acting on the teeth and/o...	06/30/1992
5109563	Soft brush gum stimulator A gum stimulator is disclosed which has a removable brush composed of a high-density of soft thin fibers. The brush tip is disposed on a handle, which may comprise an end of a toothbrush, and is mounted on a shaft which extends from the handle. In one emb...	05/05/1992
5097852	Dental sanitary appliance A dental sanitary appliance includes a toothbrush housing forming a frontal portion, a floss housing forming a middle portion of the dental sanitary appliance and a floss fastening member is insertable into the floss housing and incorporates a cover cap m...	03/24/1992
5046212	Toothbrush A toothbrush for improved dental hygiene providing a body formed with a curved bristle head joined to a substantially straight handle by an offset neck. The curved bristle head tangentially joins the neck and extends therefrom with a decreasing radius of ...	09/10/1991
4852728	Oral hygiene device 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 ...	08/01/1989
4836226	Endless article for cleaning teeth An endless article (10) for cleaning between teeth is disclosed as including a first segment (18) of an elastic material and also a second segment (20) of an inelastic material bonded together by their ends to form the endless article (10). The endless ar...	06/06/1989
4832750	Toothpick holder A toothpick holder for holding toothpicks in different positions to facilitate access to different portions of the dental arches. The holder includes a handle with an arm thereon having a toothpick receiving opening through which a toothpick can be positi...	05/23/1989
4800905	Semi-rigid toothpick with protective case handle A reusable toothpick is mounted to a double ended bayonet mount. The bayonet mount is unoccupied at one end and has the toothpick grasped medially at the opposite end. The double ended bayonet mount is in turn received into a handle having a hollow cavity...	01/31/1989
4546782	Combination toothpick, gum massager, and dental floss holder A combination toothpick, gum massager and dental floss holder which contains a toothpick, two teeth cleaning surfaces, a gum massaging surface and a dispenser and cutting blade for dental floss; all in one compact package. The dental floss may be stored o...	10/15/1985
4520833	Toothpick holder A toothpick holder with a plurality of toothpick-gripping openings oriented to hold toothpicks in different positions to facilitate access to different portions of the teeth. The holder is generally T-shaped, with an elongate handle having a cross-piece a...	06/04/1985
4509541	Antiseptic toothpick An antiseptic toothpick is disclosed. A case contains a hollow cylinder. The cylinder and case are threadably engaged to give controllable telescopic action. The hollow cylinder is capable of containing antiseptic liquid and has a wick at its top. A tooth...	04/09/1985
4403625	Disposable buccal hygenic device An inexpensive disposable buccal hygenic device is disclosed. An elongated cylindrical wooden body of a generally circular cross-section is pointed at each of its ends and is of such a size that the body is comparable functionally to a conventional toothp...	09/13/1983
4326548	Personal oral hygiene tool A dental tool for personal oral hygiene includes a pen barrel shaped holder which carries a curved metal pick. The pick includes an arcuate zone ending at a tapered tip. A cap selectively covers the pick when the tool is not in use to simulate a writing i...	04/27/1982
4033007	Toothbrush A toothbrush having a bristle supporting head pivotaly mounted to a handle for pivotal movement of the head and bristles about a pivot axis substantially perpendicular to the axis of the handle to a plurality of positions to gain easy access to tooth surf...	07/05/1977

PatentStorm

Quotables

PatentStorm News

Class 132/328 - Folded or housed in tool handle