Abstract: A floss holder includes a housing and a spindle for receiving floss and a fork having two ends between which the feed portion of the floss is secured for use. A first locking plate is operable for receiving a feed portion and a return portion of the floss upon a horizontal surface thereof. A second locking plate is operable to engage the first locking plate, where a distal end of the second locking plate engages the feed portion and the return portion to substantially constrain the feed portion of the floss on the fork and the return portion, applying tension along the feed portion and the return portion. A number of protrusions assist in retaining the feed portion and preventing the tape floss from slippage while reducing the friction around the fork; the protrusions are located at the base of the fork and inside the floss holder.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a bottom portion comprising a spindle for receiving a quantity of floss. A first locking plate is operable for receiving a feed portion of the floss upon a horizontal surface. A plate extends from the first locking plate where a distal end of the plate engages the feed portion and a return portion of the feed portion returns back over the horizontal surface. An aperture enables an exiting portion of the return portion to exit the bottom portion. A top portion includes a spindle cap portion operable for engaging the spindle. A second locking plate is operable for engaging the first locking plate to substantially constrain the feed portion of the floss and the return portion. A stretching mechanism is joined to the second plate for applying a stretching force along a portion of the feed portion and a portion of the return portion.

Abstract: A self-dispensing dental floss applicator that has a U-shaped elongated housing (1) with two hollow prongs (4a, 4b) set perpendicularly to the body at one end and a larger opposite end to contain the locking mechanism, the dispensing mechanism, the spool (3) of fresh floss and the spool (18 or 21) of used floss. The locking mechanism composed of a casing (5), an axle (9), two lower grip pads (17a, 17b), two upper grip pads (7a, 7b), two strip springs (8a and 8b) and a lever (6) with two eccentric friction parts is used to hold the floss in position thus creating the right tension on the floss. A tension pin (19) containing a screw (20) is provided to increase floss tension if/when needed by the user. Rotating the lever (6) up unlocks the floss. Further repeated rotations of the lever backward action the sliding mechanism containing a rack-and-pinion gear (23 and 21), together with springs 24 and 26, that in turn causes the spool of used floss (21) to rotate.

Abstract: A flossing system including a cradle and a housing. The flossing system includes an array of floss cartridges having a length of floss. The array of floss cartridges include a pair of coupling members each coupled to opposite ends of the length of floss. Each floss cartridge includes a coupling structure. The flossing system includes a pair of floss handles disposed on the cradle and selectably coupleable to the coupling members. The pair of floss handles include a cylindrical body. The pair of floss handles include a release mechanism configured to selectably disengage the floss handle from the coupling member. The release mechanism includes an actuation member disposed through a back end of the cylindrical body of each of the pair of floss handles. The pair of floss handles each include a top aperture configured to receive the coupling structure of the pair of coupling members.

Abstract: The utility model of a dental floss holder concerns a device to handle dental floss to clean the spaces between the teeth consisting of two interconnected but easily separable holder portions: Portion 1—U shape supporter is provided with a U supporter (1) with two folding legs, connecting part (2) with longitudinal groove (6) and external thread (7), a hole (3) in the rear leg, a groove (4) that goes externally from the end of the front leg to the fixed end of U supporter (1) to hold the dental floss in position during cleaning operation. Portion 2—Hollow grip provided with a fixed side with a longitudinal inner blade (8) and the rotating side with a rotary end (9) and an internal thread (10). These two portions constitute a mechanism that limits the maximum floss tension adjusted by the rotary end (9). The device can operate with a piece of floss or from a floss supplier (12) connected to the rotary end (9).

Abstract: A dental flossing device formed of a handle has proximal and distal ends, a flosser head extending from the distal end of the handle, the flosser head including a base, two spaced apart arms extending from the base and having distal ends, and a strand of dental floss extending between and secured to the distal ends of the arms, and a hinge connecting the distal end of the handle to the flosser head. The flosser head has a first position generally co-planar with the handle, the flosser head being bendable about the hinge to a second position that is angled relative to the handle. The arms in the first position of the flosser head are spaced apart a first distance. The device includes an engagement latch for securing the flosser head in the second position and urging the distal ends of the arms to be spaced apart a second distance greater than the first distance to thus stretch the strand of dental floss to be more taut.

Abstract: A dental floss holder. The dental floss holder includes a body having a spool case for holding a length of dental floss, a cover for the spool case, a neck extending from the spool case along a first axis, and first and second fingers extending outward from said neck at an arcuate angle. In an embodiment, the fingers may be parallel. A manually engageable clamp is provided with threaded fastener that engages a threaded nut having a compressing flange, so that the compressing flange works against a land provided on the outside of the cover. A pivot post is provided to prevent dental floss from becoming entangled with the threads of the fastener.

Abstract: A dental floss dispensing unit comprising a housing and a supply spool coupled to the housing and having a length of floss wound thereabout. The supply spool being adjustable between a locked position, where the supply spool is fixed with respect to the housing, and an unlocked position, where the supply spool is free to rotate with respect to the housing.

Abstract: A dental floss dispenser has a case accommodating a thread of dental floss which emerges from the case through an outlet so that its end is accessible from the exterior of the case. The dental floss dispenser has a holding device, by means of which at least a section of the end of the thread of dental floss is held in defined alignment. The case is thereby structured to simplify transfer of a section of dental floss to a grasping and holding member.

Abstract: A dental flossing device includes: (a) a handle having proximal and distal ends, (b) a flosser head extending from the distal end of the handle, the flosser head having a base, two spaced apart arms extending from the base and having distal ends, and a strand of dental floss extending between and secured to the distal ends of the arms, and (c) a hinge connecting the distal end of the handle to the flosser head, the flosser head having a first position generally co-planar with the handle, the flosser head being bendable about the hinge to a second position that is angled relative to the handle, the arms in the first position of the flosser head being spaced apart a first distance, the device including engagement elements for securing the flosser head in the second position and urging the distal ends of the arms to be spaced apart a second distance greater than the first distance to thus stretch the strand of dental floss to be more taut.

Abstract: A dental floss tooth pick includes a holder having a space formed between two arms, a dental floss filament attached onto the holder and engaged with the free end portions of the arms and extended through the space of the holder, and a tightening device having a rotatable mandrel for engaging with the dental floss filament and for rotating the dental floss filament relative to the holder to rotate and tighten the dental floss filament to the holder. The mandrel includes an orifice formed in an upper portion, or an aperture formed in a lower portion for receiving and for rotating the dental floss filament and for rotating the dental floss filament relative to the holder.

Abstract: A dental floss holder includes a main body, a retractable member movably mounted on a first end of the main body, a rotation member rotatably mounted in the main body and having a first end engaged with the retractable member to move the retractable member axially relative to the main body by rotation of the rotation member, and a control member rotatably mounted on a second end of the main body and engaged with a second end of the rotation member so as to rotate the rotation member. Thus, the dental floss holder is operated to stretch or release the dental floss easily and conveniently, thereby facilitating the user mounting or replacing the dental floss.

Abstract: Provided is a floss dispenser comprises a housing defining at least a receiving chamber with a floss bobbin rotationally received therein. A floss fork is arranged at an end of the housing for bracing a section of floss thereon. A first tension-controlling device is arranged on the housing controlling a tension of the floss after the floss fork. And a tensioner is arranged adjacent to the feeding device controlling the tension between the floss bobbin and the floss fork. By the provision of the tensioner, the tension of the floss can be properly controlled during the flossing process, and the tension of the floss can be released after the flossing process.

Abstract: A dental floss holder comprises a handle (11) and a cartridge (15, 40, 41, 42). The cartridge is U-formed and has a dental floss (20) fastened between its two legs (17, 18). The base (16) of the cartridge is somewhat bow-formed and arranged to be pushed into a straight groove (19) in the handle, and the dental floss is then automatically tensioned because the mounting forces the legs apart.

Abstract: A flossing device has an internal supply of floss, a pair of tines between which a length of the floss is strung, and a vibration source that causes the floss to vibrate at a frequency of least 10 Hz. In another aspect, a dental cleaning device has three separable parts—a handle, a neck section, and a plurality of interchangeable cleaning heads. The handle has a power source that is in electronic communication with the neck section, and the neck section houses a vibration source that is received by the interchangeable cleaning heads.

Abstract: A dental flossing device is characterized by a flossing circuit comprised of a flossing supply spool and a take-up spool mounted to a housing. The floss feeds from the supply spool along a pair of prongs forming a fork extension of the handle and is stretched across the prongs and appropriately tensioned to be inserted into a users mouth for flossing. To maintain tension, a pair of ratchet pawls are jointly engageable with a ratchet mounted for co-rotation with the take-up spool. The pawls are offset relative to the ratchet teeth to ensure appropriate tension. Tension on the supply spool side of the flosser is achieved with a tension arm in constant engagement with tension teeth co-rotatably mounted with the spool. When a floss advancing trigger is not depressed, a brake pawl formed at one end of the trigger is spring biased into locking engagement with these teeth while the tension arm assures proper tension on the supply side.

Abstract: The present invention provides in a first aspect a dental flosser attachment for a toothbrush driver in which dental floss from a spool on or in the attachment is fed via a floss quick release locking mechanism to a floss receiving end of one of a pair of prongs extending from the body of the attachment to a floss receiving end of the other prong and back to the quick release mechanism such that the free end of the floss may be pulled to tension the floss between the prongs, whereafter the quick release mechanism is releasably locked to retain the tension of the floss therebetween, including across the prongs, the quick release mechanism being mounted for reciprocable rotation relative to the prongs to thereby cause the floss to oscillate therebetween when the flosser attachment is activated by the toothbrush driver.

Abstract: A dental flossing system for allowing an individual to floss their teeth with only one hand and without positioning their fingers within their mouth during flossing. The dental flossing system includes a body having a pair of arms and a rear portion containing a spool rotatably positioned within, a platform structure movably positioned within the body, a wheel is rotatably attached within the platform structure, a shaft concentrically attached to the wheel and extending from a side of the platform structure for receiving a length of dental floss, and a locking arm that is pivotally attached to the platform structure for locking the dental floss in a desired position within a locking groove.

Abstract: A single support dental flosser with improved maneuverability; to provide the user with increased leverage and dexterity to easily and thoroughly clean food, debris, and dental plaque so as to prevent proximal caries and periodontal disease. The dental flosser includes a handle section, an intermediate section, and an upstanding dental floss support section. In an embodiment of the invention, the dental flosser includes a preset strand of floss attached to the upstanding dental floss support section. In an other embodiment, the dental flosser includes a main body portion having a cylindrical shape for ease of handling. A hollow interior containing a metered floss dispenser, and a floss support containing a through hole to supply floss. The metered floss dispenser has a simplified construction and is especially designed to fit into a cylindrically shaped handle.

Abstract: A flossing device having two times. An advancing mechanism advances an end of a piece of floss from the end of one tine to the end of the other tine so that a segment of the floss spans the inter-tine space. In use, an inter-dental space is placed in the inter-tine space and a segment of floss is advanced from one tine through the inter-dental space to the second tine. The end of the floss segment is locked to the second tine; and the floss is vibrated so as to floss the inter-dental space.

Abstract: A mechanism with a handle supports a pair of forwardly extending arms with a pair of guides flanking a flossing gap at the front of the tool. Clamp members anchor ends of a length of floss at the handle. An adjuster is moved to alter the length of the floss path in the tool so that the floss at the flossing gap can be configured as a straight line or in a loop with variable tension. A leverage bite member is mounted between the arms for sliding and rotating motion.

Abstract: A dental care device combines a flossing tool for dispensing dental floss and holding a length of the floss under tension with a double-edged tongue scraper. The dental care device includes an ergonomic handle. A floss fork is connected to one end of the handle and includes a pair of prongs extending outwardly from the handle, the prongs each having tips adapted to support a length of dental floss across the gap between the prongs. The device includes a floss tensioner having a floss cog rotatably mounted in the handle. The handle includes a tool storage compartment which may be used to contain dental hygiene tools such as a microbrush and a pick. The tongue scraper is attached to the end of the handle opposite the floss fork and includes a semicircular blade having opposing edges which are formed so that one of the edges is sharper than the other.

Abstract: An apparatus for moving a flexible comprises first and second elongated handles, each of the handles having at least an upper and a lower aperture defined therethrough, the apertures extending substantially transversely to the elongated handles. At least one central aperture is also defined in each of the first and second handles, the central aperture extending substantially transversely to the elongated handles and positioned between the upper and lower apertures. A loop of flexible element, extends through, and freely slidable within each of the apertures in each of the handles, wherein manipulation of the handles in conjunction with pressure applied to the loop of flexible element advances the element through the apertures to change the position of the flexible element relative to the handles.

Abstract: A dental flossing aid device for use with a length of floss, mainly those formed as an endless loop, comprises a floss stretcher and a fork. The fork has an elongated handle and a pair of spaced apart fork prongs extending from one end of the handle. The floss stretcher comprises an elongated floss stretcher arm, a group of spaced apart floss holding teeth coupled to the stretcher arm, and a coupling pivotally connecting the fork to an end of the stretcher arm. In use, a length of floss is extended from one of the floss holding teeth and across the free ends of the prongs and the stretcher arm is pivoted so as to stretch the portion of the length of floss which extends across the substantially immobile free ends of the prongs.

Abstract: A dental floss holder, having a floss dispensing function, a floss holding function and a floss cutting function, is disclosed. In the holder, the floss holding arm, having two floss guide stems, has a structure agreeable with an oral cavity. In addition, an externally-threaded floss chamber is closed by an internally-threaded cap. A floss drum, held on a shaft in the chamber, is normally stopped by a compression force generated by both the chamber and the cap when the cap is fully tightened on the chamber. However, the floss drum is selectively released from the compression force and is rotatable around the shaft when the cap is loosened. In the floss holder, the free end of the floss is firmly fixed by an internally-threaded fixing plug movably engaging with an externally-threaded projection, thus being almost completely prevented from being unexpectedly released while drawing between the teeth. The floss holder also has a cutter used for removing a used part of the floss.

Abstract: A dental flosser comprises a casing having a housing at one end for holding a supply of floss; a bent floss outlet section at the other end of housing forming an arc; an end hole in outlet section; a connecting rod disposed in casing between two ends; a slant body on front end of connecting rod; a flexible rod disposed in a channel in casing between ends thereof and having a slant groove connected with slant body of connecting rod; a switch connected to rear end of connecting rod including a protruding rod which is received in a hole in connecting rod; and a spring connected to casing and rear end of connecting rod. The tension of this flosser is adjustable and the flosser is free from external contamination.

Abstract: A device and method for holding and tensioning dental floss. The device has a tensioning element which is rotatable within the device body, with a tensioning passage and a guide passage located at opposite ends of the tensioning element. The tensioning passage and the guide passage are offset by an angle which allows the floss to be secured when the tensioning element is rotated, without introducing excessive tension in the strand.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for positioning and moving a flexible element is shown and described herein. The method includes the steps of providing a pair of elongated handles, each having a pair of apertures, providing a loop of flexible element threaded through the apertures, and advancing the elements through the apertures by moving the handles and tensioning various segments of the loop. The apparatus includes first and second elongated handles each having a pair of apertures, at least one of the handles including a cleat extending transversely to said handle, and a loop of flexible element threaded through the apertures and entrained around the cleat.

Abstract: A flossing loop comprising a closed or continuous loop of dental floss standing, or alternately formed by a length of dental floss having a first and second end, with the first end of the length of dental floss secured to the second end to form the closed loop. A plurality of the flossing loops may be arranged as a cascade of frangibly coupled flossing loops that are contained in a suitable package. The package is configured with a suitable opening, possibly provided as a slot, to enable each respective flossing loop (of the cascade) to be drawn out of the package, one after the other. Once a respective flossing loop is drawn from the package it is detached from the next subsequent flossing loop still substantially located within the chamber, and is available for flossing activities.

Abstract: A dental flossing holder adapted to be held by a hand of a user for holding and manipulating a length of dental floss. The holder comprises a housing having an opening for dispensing a desired length of dental floss and a storage compartment located within the housing for storing dental floss to be dispensed. A tensioning means extends from the housing and comprises a pair of opposed support members each member having a free end. An anchoring means is located at the free end of each support member. The anchoring means is provided for removably anchoring the length of dental floss between the free ends of the support members. The support members are moveable with respect to each other from a first position defined by a first distance between the free ends to a second position defined by a second distance between the free ends, the second distance being greater than the first distance.

Abstract: A dental floss dispenser and applicator to be used with fixed orthodontic appliances, provided for a wearer to clean food, debris, and dental plaque so as to prevent proximal caries and periodontal disease. The dental flosser includes a handle section, a dental floss mounting section, and a single floss support portion wherein the dental floss mounting section and handle section contain a metered floss dispenser and locking means for floss being dispensed, and wherein the floss support contains a through hole to continuously supply floss. The floss support is slender so that it can be inserted into the narrow clearance between the adjacent surfaces of the teeth. The locking means holds the floss taught and allows for easy access to clean floss during operation.

Abstract: A new Dental Floss Tool for orienting and securing a length of dental floss in a convenient to use manner. The inventive device includes a handle piece, an intermediate piece joined to and extending from the handle piece, and a head piece joined to and extending from the intermediate piece wherein the head piece includes a pair of spaced tines extending therefrom. Furthermore, a spool of dental floss is positioned within the handle piece. A working length of the dental floss extends from the handle piece and passes along the intermediate piece towards the head piece, across the pair of spaced tines, back towards the intermediate piece, and around a take-up wheel. While passing along the intermediate piece, the dental floss passes through an actuator button which, when actuated, causes the dental floss spanning the pair of spaced tines to move laterally.

Abstract: A dental flossing holder adapted to be held by a hand of a user for holding and manipulating a length of dental floss. The holder comprises a housing having an opening for dispensing a desired length of dental floss and a storage compartment located within the housing for storing dental floss to be dispensed. A tensioning means extends from the housing and comprises a pair of opposed support members each member having a free end. An anchoring means is located at the free end of each support member. The anchoring means is provided for removably anchoring the length of dental floss between the free ends of the support members. The support members are moveable with respect to each other from a first position defined by a first distance between the free ends to a second position defined by a second distance between the free ends, the second distance being greater than the first distance.

Abstract: Improved dental flosses are provided, including multicomponent coextruded filaments and/or filaments having a multilobal cross-section. Some preferred flosses of the invention are capable of bulking.

Abstract: A flosser includes a frame (2) having a pair of tines (42) mounted on it for supporting a span of floss (62). At least one of pair the tines is pivotally supported for moving toward and away from the other of the pair of tines. Gear-driven capstans (24, 26) are provided for reciprocating the span of floss longitudinally between the tines, while a cam (9) and cam follower (11) act on a lever (32) for reciprocating the tines vertically. A spring (48) urges the tines to move laterally apart to an open position. Each of a pair of engaged sector gears (46) is fixed to a respective tine so that lateral movement of the tines is symmetrical. The spring is adjustable so that when the moving floss span encounters tooth resistance, floss tension increases to overcome the spring force and move the tines toward a closed position. The bulbs (50), which contain rollers (54), are mounted to swivel so the floss span can move in any direction.

Abstract: A new Portable floss Dispensing System for dispensing floss conveniently from a portable storage device which prevents the floss from becoming unwound. The inventive device includes an elongated U-shaped member capped at one end by a closing end, a swaged elongated member, a conical guide receiving the floss, then a first and second support brace which guide the floss, and a conical floss securing member secured to the second support brace and securing the floss.

Abstract: A pair of reusable dental floss holders are for securely fastening a length of dental floss at its ends in lieu of winding ends of the dental floss around fingers. Each holder comprises a retaining member having a notch and a slot. The dental floss is inserted into the slot, winding around the retaining member, and then inserted into the slot again to securely fasten the dental floss.

Abstract: A dental floss holder for securely fastening one end of a dental floss instead of winding it around a finger includes a pair of jaws, two mating surfaces, and a locking member. The dental floss is retained between the jaws. One of the mating surfaces is formed on one jaw and the other mating surface on the other jaw. The locking member locks the jaws tightly such that there is substantially no gap or space between the mating surfaces so that the mating surfaces abut against each other closely to fasten the dental floss. The locking member and the jaws also comprise mating surfaces to be able to securely fasten the dental floss when the locking member locks both jaws.

Abstract: A dental floss dispenser having a floss securement mechanism to secure the dental floss with respect to the dispenser body and for use during flossing is provided. One embodiment locks a freely rotating internal spool of dental floss relative to the dental floss dispenser. Both the floss securement mechanism and the spool locking are actuated by the hand holding the dental floss dispenser. The dental floss dispenser may also incorporate a finger grip so that the dispenser can be held by the lower fingers, a contoured shape to better fit the hand of the user, a wide or weighted base for easy pick-up, or a U-shaped indentation for quickly grabbing dental floss at the commencement of flossing. The dispenser is further designed to be used during the flossing procedure as an anchor for the dental floss to thereby allow the user to floss without wrapping floss around at least one finger.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for positioning and moving a flexible element in space. The element is formed into a loop mounted on a pair of positioning handles. The loop, which may be a real or a virtual loop, is mounted on the two handles so as to be movable relative to the handles and to form a working segment of the element between corresponding one free end of the handles, each by one hand or both by the fingers (and thumb) of one hand, positions the working segment in space and manipulation of the loop moves the working segment relative to the handles. The apparatus and method find advantageous application in dental flossing devices, a laparoscopic surgical device or cutting or abrading devices, for example.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device to aid a user in flossing their teeth. In its broadest context, the present invention includes a supply arm, with an associated floss supply assembly, and a take-up arm, with an associated floss take-up assembly. Furthermore, each of the arms includes a number of recesses formed approximate its rearward end. A band is included which is adapted to be fitted into a pair of the recesses. The band is utilized to place the device in its loading orientation, or alternatively its use orientation.

Abstract: A strong, light weight, highly maneuverable dental floss holder has two centrally pivoted support members with holding sections extending on one side of the pivot and a pair of handle sections extending on the other side. Storage for new and used dental floss is provided by supply and take up reels located between the pair of handle sections. The handle sections terminate with a wedge actuated break assembly that restricts undesirable motion of the supply and take up reels. With single hand operation tension of the floss between the tips of the holding sections can be readily controlled and the dental floss can be selectively advanced.

Abstract: 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 is formed on the first member and the other mating surface on the connector member. The connector member connects with first member so as to abut the mating surfaces closely against each other to fasten the dental floss. A slot and a notch are also provided to facilitate the retaining of the dental floss on the first member.

Abstract: A self-dispensing dental floss applicator has a U-shaped elongated housing (1) with two hollow prongs (4a, 4b) at one end and a larger opposite end to contain the locking mechanism and the spool (3) of fresh floss. The locking mechanism composed of a casing (5), two grip pads (7), a spring 8 and a lever (6) with two eccentric friction parts is used to hold the floss in position thus creating the right tension on the floss. After rotating the lever (6) up, a length of floss from the spool (3) is initially pulled through one side of the locking mechanism, spanned through the two prongs (4a, 4b) and then pulled through the other side of the locking mechanism. The used end (16b) of the floss passes through an aperture in the cover (2) and a surplus length thereof is cut off by a cutter. By pulling the floss by hand at the bottom part of the instrument, fresh floss (16A) is spanned between the prongs for use.

Abstract: A hand-held dental flossing device has a housing with a handle which may be held with one hand. A dental floss supply is located in the housing and a winding gear is rotatably mounted to the housing. A free end of the dental floss strand from the floss supply is threaded through the housing into a flossing arm of the housing where it passes an opening and returns into the housing to be attached to the winding gear. The housing has an opening where the winding gear extends therefrom and is accessible to the fingers of the user's hand. The winding gear has teeth which cooperate with a stopper to form a one-way ratchet gear. A floss tensioning button is located in the housing and has first and second ends extending from the housing. The first and second ends are accessible to the user's hand holding the handle of the flossing device.

Abstract: This invention is substantially a device for properly orienting and securing dental floss for the purpose of cleaning the regions between the teeth in a convenient manner. Floss resides in a storage cavity such as can be located in the handle of the device. The floss is routed from the cavity through a system of grooves to a U-shaped member which places the floss between the teeth. A locking mechanism removes slack from the floss and engages a taunt grip on the floss. The aforementioned locking mechanism is readily disengaged to allow advancement to a new section of floss. A compliant sealing member is attached to the locking mechanism to prevent fluids from entering the floss chamber.

Abstract: A multiple lock dental floss holder comprises a body cooperative with a spool enclosure assembly to achieve multiple locking of a operative length of dental floss. An intermediate portion of the body of the dental floss holder has a through bore opening on one side to a spool receiving cavity and on the other side to an irregular surface. A spool enclosure piece or base is received into the spool receiving cavity and has an annular cavity between an annular flange skirt and a central hub or base for receiving a spool of dental floss. The central hub or a pin extends through the through bore of the intermediate portion and connects to a cap or cooperates with a pin base also having an irregular surface that is complimentary with the irregular surface of the intermediate portion to selectively achieve a mating or non-mating engagement therewith to selectively allow release or capture of a length of dental floss between the irregular surfaces.

Abstract: A dental flosser (10) has a handle (36) with a pair of ends. On one end of the handle is a fork (13) with a pair of teeth (14, 16). On the other end of the handle is a floss reservoir (38) with a spool of dental floss (48) and a centrally disposed spindle (40) mounted therein. A reeling spool (42) is rotatably mounted on the spindle (40) and secured with a screw (41) on the spindle (40). The floss is extended from the floss reservoir (38), through a groove (54) between cross groove (57) and lock device (45), through the groove (20) of the handle (36), through the space between the teeth (14, 16) of the fork (13), through the groove (22) of the handle (36) and is wound on the reeling spool (42). One of the projections (60) engages lock device (45), when the reeling spool (42) is rotated to a locking position, to bias lock device (45) downwardly, thereby clamping a length of floss.

Abstract: A toothbrush having a spool of floss stored within the handle and a floss holding frame for holding a portion of the floss in a taut condition for use thereof. The toothbrush includes a handle which terminates in a floss holding frame across which floss from the spool may be extended and held tight. The floss spool and the floss holding frame are longitudinally arranged such that a protective cover may be placed thereover.

Abstract: A dental floss dispenser is shown having two mirror image housing halves formed with a main body portion capturing a spool of floss and an arcuately extending arm with floss guided from the spool through a locking station out of the housing to the free end of the arm and back into the housing along the arm and back through the locking station and out of the housing. A severing blade is provided to sever used portions of floss or selected lengths of fresh floss from the spool.