Patents by Inventor Ruth Ann Whitehorse-Burns

Ruth Ann Whitehorse-Burns 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).

  • Dental floss dispenser
    Patent number: 5996928
    Abstract: A dental floss dispenser including a housing with dental floss stored therein. Also included is at least one dental floss dispensing assembly for dispensing a predetermined length of the dental floss from the housing. The dental floss dispensing assembly includes a slider slidably mounted within the housing for dispensing the floss upon being manually slid via a lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Inventor: Ruth Ann Whitehorse-Burns