Abstract: A flossing device and related method of use to aid in holding and tensioning a flossing material during flossing of teeth. The device is closable as a clam shell or may otherwise enclose a portion of flossing material, such as a spool of flossing material. The device includes a tensioning feature to enable a user to adjust exposed flossing material to a desired tension, as well as re-tensioning that material when it becomes slack. The device includes a floss anchor mechanism to aid in retention of flossing material within the device as well as optionally aiding in tensioning of the flossing material. Exposed flossing material is tensioned by means of a slidable mechanism which may be at least partially exposed.

Abstract: A protective garment assembly can include an elongate main portion having a length that extends between first and second ends. The main portion can include an upper fabric layer and a lower fabric layer. At least one energy-absorbing layer can be arranged between the upper and lower fabric layers and can extend at least partially between the first and second ends. At least one high-strength strip can be arranged between the upper and lower fabric layers adjacent to the at least one energy-absorbing layer. A plurality of armor elements can be arranged between the upper and lower fabric layers adjacent to the at least one energy-absorbing layer and the at least one high-strength strip.

Abstract: A method of relieving a hyperirritable area on or surrounding a mandible. The method may include steps of selecting a first head component from a set of head components of a myofascial release apparatus (MRA); connecting the first head component with a handle of the MRA; locating the hyperirritable area on or surrounding the mandible of a patient experiencing muscle tension; contacting the hyperirritable area, via a contact member of the first head component, on or surrounding the mandible of the patient; actuating a motor of the MRA, via an electrical control assembly of the MRA, from an OFF state to an ON state for vibrating the first head component at at least one predetermined frequency; and relieving the hyperirritable area on or surrounding the mandible. Optional steps may be included when using other head components provided in the set of head components.

Abstract: A myofascial release apparatus (MRA) for relieving at least one hyperirritable area via the vibrational energy in one of interior to an oral cavity and exterior to the oral cavity. MRA may include a handle and a motor that is operably engaged with the handle and is configured to generate a mechanical energy. MRA may also include a drive assembly that is operably engaged with the motor and the handle and is configured to generate a vibrational energy. MRA may also include an electrical control assembly that is electrically connected with the motor for controlling said motor. MRA may also include at least one head component operably connected with the handle and the drive assembly. The at least one head component is removable from the handle and the motor and is configured to relieve at least one hyperirritable area via the vibrational energy.

Abstract: A manual toothbrush that includes a handle, a first brush head, and a second brush head. The handle has a first end, a second end opposite to the first end, a grip disposed between the first and second ends of the handle, and a longitudinal axis extending through the grip, wherein each of the first and second ends is offset to the longitudinal axis. The first brush head is provided at the first end of the handle, the first brush head has a first set of bristles, the first brush head is disposed at a first angle measured relative to the longitudinal axis of the handle. The second brush head is provided at the second end of the handle, the second brush head has a second set of bristles, the second brush head is disposed at a second angle measured relative to the longitudinal axis of the handle.

Abstract: A grill basket including a basket portion having a bottom with sides extending upwardly and outwardly therefrom. A handle is removably engageable with one of a plurality of engagement assemblies that are provided on different sides of the basket portion. The handle is selectively engaged with different engagement assemblies in order to change the orientation in which the grill basket is able to be used. The grill basket further includes one or more removable dividers that are movable between a storage position and a use position. In the storage position the one or more dividers are located proximate one or more sides of the basket portion and an interior compartment of the basket portion is substantially the same size as when the one or more dividers are completely removed from the basket portion. In the use position, the dividers are placed to divide the interior compartment into smaller compartments.

Abstract: A flosser cartridge including a body having a peripheral wall with first and second ends, and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween. A cleaning tip extends longitudinally outwardly from the body's first end and a groove or a ridge is provided on an exterior surface of the peripheral wall. The groove or ridge is configured to engage a complementary ridge or groove on a cradle of a dental device into which the cartridge is loaded. A bore originates in an opening in the second end of the cartridge body and extends inwardly towards the first end thereof. A stack of identical flosser cartridges are loaded into the cradle one above the other. The first region and cleaning tip of a lower cartridge in the stack is received with the bore of an upper cartridge located immediately above the lower cartridge.

Abstract: A dental device for cleaning oral interproximal spaces, a flosser cartridge for engagement in the dental device, and method of use thereof. The implement includes a housing which receives a cradle carrying a cartridge stack. The cradle and cartridge stack are rotated by manipulating a control knob at a rear end of the housing. Rotation of the cradle causes the flosser cartridge stack to be progressively moved forwardly along a helical track toward an opening in the housing's front end. The cleaning tip on a forwardmost cartridge extends outwardly through the opening and is covered by a cap prior to use. The cap is removed when the user wishes to clean their teeth. The forwardmost cartridge is snapped off the stack and disposed of after use. Rotation of the cradle moves a second cartridge in the stack into the forwardmost position where the second cartridge is then ready for use.

Abstract: A dental device for cleaning oral interproximal spaces, a flosser cartridge for engagement in the dental device, and method of use thereof. The implement includes a housing which receives a cradle carrying a cartridge stack. The cradle and cartridge stack are rotated by manipulating a control knob at a rear end of the housing. Rotation of the cradle causes the flosser cartridge stack to be progressively moved forwardly along a helical track toward an opening in the housing's front end. The cleaning tip on a forwardmost cartridge extends outwardly through the opening and is covered by a cap prior to use. The cap is removed when the user wishes to clean their teeth. The forwardmost cartridge is snapped off the stack and disposed of after use. Rotation of the cradle moves a second cartridge in the stack into the forwardmost position where the second cartridge is then ready for use.

Abstract: A dental device for cleaning oral interproximal spaces, a flosser cartridge for engagement in the dental device, and method of use thereof. The implement includes a housing which receives a cradle carrying a cartridge stack. The cradle and cartridge stack are rotated by manipulating a control knob at a rear end of the housing. Rotation of the cradle causes the flosser cartridge stack to be progressively moved forwardly along a helical track toward an opening in the housing's front end. The cleaning tip on a forwardmost cartridge extends outwardly through the opening and is covered by a cap prior to use. The cap is removed when the user wishes to clean their teeth. The forwardmost cartridge is snapped off the stack and disposed of after use. Rotation of the cradle moves a second cartridge in the stack into the forwardmost position where the second cartridge is then ready for use.

Abstract: A cutting board, a plurality of accessories and a method of use is disclosed. The board includes a base with top and bottom surfaces and a hole defined therein. A retaining wall provided on the base partially circumscribes the hole. Wedge-shaped regions of a back wall and a side wall taper outwardly from the retaining wall. Foodstuffs cut on the base are moved toward the hole and the wedge-shaped regions and curved retaining wall funnel the cut foodstuffs through the hole. A scale assembly may be placed into a recess provided in the underside of the cutting board such that a visual display extends through the hole. Cut foodstuffs are constantly weighed by the scale. A container may be positioned under the hole and be engaged with the cutting board. An overlay assembly may be placed on the top surface of the base to provide an additional removable cutting surface.

Abstract: A lacrosse stick includes an elongated handle and a head frame which adapted for mounting thereon a net and which includes first and second portions which are made from different materials. One of the materials is typically more flexible than the other. Part of the handle and head frame may be formed as a unitary structure made of the same material. In addition, the stick provides a mechanism for forming the head frame with a center of gravity at a location which facilitates the ability of a player to discern orientation of the head frame by feel.