Abstract: A toothbrush capable of removing plaque from teeth wherein a plurality of plaque removing members formed from a mixture of a relatively soft elastomeric material and particles of an abrasive material project outwardly from a support portion of the toothbrush and each plaque removing member is surrounded by a plurality of tufts of bristles formed from conventional materials and wherein each plaque removing member has a base portion and a plurality of spaced apart projections with each projection having an outer surface with a plurality of crevices formed therein.

Abstract: A snow shovel is presented capable of reducing the amount of work needed to clear heavy and packed snow. The shovel is composed of a handle, shaft and scoop each of molded plastic. The invention comprises a scoop with a front edge and two stainless steel leading edges-angled at approximately 160 degrees. This orientation results in a snow shearing force as the scoop is moved through heavy and packed snow reducing the amount of energy required for the removal of heavy and packed snow.

Abstract: An expanding dental wedge structure to be used in association with dental matrix bands as used for placing dental restorative materials. The pre-expansion shape in cross section is roughly triangular with the dimensions of the triangle decreasing along the length ending in a pointed manner (FIG. 1). The wedge (FIG. 1) is to be inserted into the area between teeth, one of which is carrying a matrix band. After insertion, the wedge is exposed to moisture causing pronounced expansion (FIG. 2), which through equal pressure on the tooth surfaces and gingival tissues involved does: (a) press the matrix tightly against the tooth sealing out moisture contamination, (b) absorb moisture, drying the surgical field, and (c) decreases blood flow and subsequent bacterial and vital transmission.