Patents by Inventor Eugene J. Fortman

Eugene J. Fortman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5054674
    Abstract: A dental floss dispenser system including a dental floss dispenser for retention on or attachment to a surface. The dental floss dispenser includes a self-contained disposable dental floss container or cassette, the container enclosing dental floss gathered for storage therein prior to being dispensed, and a support member. The support member includes a support mechanism for supporting and receiving the container. The container preferably includes a housing including a cap and a receptacle or upper and lower portions which can be joined together to form a single self-contained housing enclosing a spool of dental floss within an enclosure created thereby. A method of dispensing dental floss is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1991
    Inventor: Eugene J. Fortman
  • Patent number: 4944440
    Abstract: A dental floss dispenser system including a dental floss dispenser for attachment to a surface is provided. The dental floss dispenser includes a self-contained disposable dental floss container or cassette, the container enclosing a spool of dental floss gathered for storage therein prior to being dispensed, and a support member for attachment to the surface, the support member including a support mechanism for supporting and receiving the container. The container includes a housing including a cap and a receptacle which can be joined together to form a single self-contained housing enclosing a spool of dental floss within an enclosure created thereby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1990
    Inventor: Eugene J. Fortman