US3650392A
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Dental bridge cleaner dispenser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-01-14
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Granted: 1972-03-21
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Expires: 1991-01-14
Abstract
Abstract A dental bridge cleaner dispenser comprising a channel-shaped member in which a plurality of vertically arranged cleaner members are mounted on and slidably arranged in respect to a supporting rod having a resilient loop at one end. The walls of the channel have guide openings aligned with said resilient loop whereby a length of dental floss can be passed therethrough. Upon removal of a cleaner member it is automatically threaded with the floss. The cleaner member is provided with a notch for securing the floss against movement in respect to the cleaner member.
Inventors
- 👤 Anton F Haagedoorn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 02:33
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C15/00; A61C15/04; A61C15/043
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A dental bridge cleaner dispenser comprising in combination, a base, a pair of up-standing guide members secured to said base and having aligned openings therein, a plurality of elongated cleaner members each having a hole near one end thereof, a rod effectively secured to said base and extending through said holes in said cleaner members, said rod having affixed to one end thereof a resilient loop aligned with the openings in said guide members, said resilient loop having a normal diameter greater than that of the holes in said cleaner members and being deformable to pass through a cleaner member hole as said member is withdrawn from said dispenser.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A dental bridge cleaner dispenser comprising in combination, a base, a pair of up-standing guide members secured to said base and having aligned openings therein, a plurality of elongated cleaner members each having a hole near one end thereof, a rod effectively secured to said base and extending through said holes in said cleaner members, said rod having affixed to one end thereof a resilient loop aligned with the openings in said guide members, said resilient loop having a normal diameter greater than that of the holes in said cleaner members and being deformable to pass through a cleaner member hole as said member is withdrawn from said dispenser.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
126 words
A dental bridge cleaner dispenser comprising in combination, a base having side walls and an end wall secured thereto to form an open-ended channel, said side walls having aligned openings near the open end of said channel, a plurality of elongated cleaner members each of which has a hole near one end thereof, a rod secured at one end to said end wall and extending through the holes of said cleaner members, said rod having affixed to its other end a resilient loop aligned with the openings in said side walls, said resilient loop having a normal diameter greater than that of the holes in said cleaner members and being deformable to pass through a cleaner member hole as said member is withdrawn from said dispenser.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
126 words
A dental bridge cleaner dispenser comprising in combination, a base having side walls and an end wall secured thereto to form an open-ended channel, said side walls having aligned openings near the open end of said channel, a plurality of elongated cleaner members each of which has a hole near one end thereof, a rod secured at one end to said end wall and extending through the holes of said cleaner members, said rod having affixed to its other end a resilient loop aligned with the openings in said side walls, said resilient loop having a normal diameter greater than that of the holes in said cleaner members and being deformable to pass through a cleaner member hole as said member is withdrawn from said dispenser.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A dispenser according to claim 2 wherein said rod is positioned within said channel, and said side walls support said cleaner members in a position substantially perpendicular to said base.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A dispenser according to claim 2 wherein said side walls have slots formed therein substantially parallel to said base and extending from the openings in said side walls to the open end of said channel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A dispenser according to claim 2 wherein said base extends outwardly from said side and end walls to form a rim and said dispenser is provided with a cover that abuts against said rim.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
A dispenser according to claim 2 wherein the holes in said cleaner members have communicating slots adapted to receive a length of dental floss and secure it to said cleaner member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
A dispenser according to claim 1 wherein said rod slopes upwardly from said base toward said resilient loop to cause the upper ends of said cleaner members to slope upwardly to facilitate separation of said members.
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) | 1975-03-21 | 1975-09-20 | 1976-03-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-21 | 1979-09-20 | 1980-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-21 | 1983-09-20 | 1984-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |