Tooth brush and flossing aid combination

Abstract

The device submitted for patent consideration, represents a combination of a tooth brush head, on one end of the device, and a flossing device, presented on the opposite end of it. It will accept any type of floss currently on the market. The floss is easy to place, easily replaceable without any extraordinary dexterity. Has been clinically tested, ergonomically designed, and it is a cost effective solution.

1 . An ergonomically designed oral hygiene device, comprising a tooth brush ( FIG. 4   a ) on one end, and a flossing device ( FIG. 3 ) on the opposite end. The flossing device has two curved, round in cross section and tapered arms ( FIG. 3   g  and  3   f ), and the floss is anchored to it by the presence of two slotted buttons ( FIG. 3   a  and  3   b ) on the side of each arm ( FIG. 3   g,    3   f ). 
     
     
         2 . The flossing device ( FIG. 3 ), at the opposite end of the tooth brush head, is characterized in that it has four engagement points. Two, one each, present at the tip of each arm ( FIG. 3   g,    3   f ) in the form of a slot ( FIG. 1   a ), and two, one each, on the side of each arm, in the form of slotted buttons ( FIG. 3   a,    3   b ). 
     
     
         4 . The slotted buttons ( FIGS. 3   a  and  3   b ) will provide retention to the floss ( FIG. 3   c ), preventing it from sliding around the engagement points ( FIG. 3   a,    3   b,    3   e,    3   d ), and will allow easy replacement after flossing procedure completed, or if the floss brakes during the procedure 
     
     
         5 . The locking procedure of the floss into the slotted buttons ( FIG. 3   a.    3   b ) it is simple and the floss ( FIG. 3   c ) is not permanently fastened to retentive buttons ( FIG. 3   a,    3   b ), therefore allowing for easy replacement as needed. 
     
     
         6 . The dental floss ( FIG. 3   c ) is replaceable after each use, without the necessity of replacing the entire flossing device ( FIG. 3 ) 
     
     
         7 . The flossing device ( FIG. 3 ), will accept any form or shape of floss existing on the market (round, flat, waxed, unwaxed), and the design favors the use of the flat floss, being the most popular, and efficient on the market. 
     
     
         8 . The present oral hygiene device is ergonomically in design, and its specs follow strictly the average anatomy of the oral cavity, shape, size and position of the teeth in the dental arch. 
     
     
         9 . Extremely easy to use, very hygienic and financially economical Prototype has been constructed, revised, clinically tested for ergonomics, function and comfort.