Patents Represented by Attorney Thomas Powers, Ph.D.
  • Patent number: 5871021
    Abstract: A dental flossing apparatus, comprising a length of dental floss having two ends and two floss holders. One floss holder is attached to each end of the dental floss. Each floss holder comprises a flat piece of plastic having an edge with a continuous groove therein. The groove allows dental floss to be wrapped around the floss holder. Each floss holder is molded around one end of the dental floss, forming a very secure bond between the floss and the holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Inventor: Alex B. Fong