Patents by Inventor Rudolph J. Morando

Rudolph J. Morando 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: 5924429
    Abstract: A dental-hygiene device is configured to receive a replaceable toothbrush and to provide a conveniently accessible source of dental floss. Generally, the device includes a handle for removably receiving a toothbrush, the handle defining an interior cavity; a supply of dental floss disposed within the interior cavity of the handle; provision for withdrawal of the dental floss through the handle; and a pivotable blade assembly, for separating a withdrawn length of dental floss from the supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Inventor: Rudolph J. Morando
  • Patent number: 5414890
    Abstract: An array of toothbrushes that may be individually withdrawn from a single, conveniently stored unit. The brushes may contain fewer and/or less durable bristles compared with commercially marketed items, or may instead be configured for use on patients having special dental needs. An optional extension feature permits the array to be manufactured with relatively small planar dimensions, thereby further reducing storage requirements, and also improves the convenience of use by providing a more comfortable grip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1995
    Inventor: Rudolph J. Morando