Abstract: Disclosed in this specification is a gripping device for dental floss strands, for dental brace wearers. The device comprises a shaft with a bore, a stem that reciprocates in the bore, and optional gripping feature on a distal end of the shaft to facilitate user handling. The stem carries a head through which the dental floss can be inserted. The dental floss is captured between the shaft and the head, eliminating the need for users to hold onto the dental floss manually.

Abstract: Disclosed in this specification is a device that is a combination straw, muddler, and stirrer. The device comprises a hollow tube that ends in a flange carrying spikes for crushing fruit pieces or other flavour ingredients. Optional stirring ribs may be provided to facilitate stirring. An entire or a partial length of the tube may be manufactured to have round or polyhedral cross sections, providing for flat surfaces on which texts or symbols may be positioned.

Abstract: Disclosed in this specification is a gripping device for dental floss strands, for dental brace wearers. The device comprises a shaft with a bore, a stem that reciprocates in the bore, and optional gripping feature on a distal end of the shaft to facilitate user handling. The stem carries a head through which the dental floss can be inserted. The dental floss is captured between the shaft and the head, eliminating the need for users to hold onto the dental floss manually.