Floss dispenser

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front, top, left perspective view of a floss dispenser, showing my new design.

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view thereof.

FIG. 4 is a left side elevation view thereof.

FIG. 5 is a right side elevation view thereof.

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof.

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a front, bottom, right perspective view thereof.

In the drawings, the equal-length broken lines depict environmental subject matter and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a floss dispenser, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1156649
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 15, 2022
Date of Patent: Nov 3, 2026
Assignee: SMILE MAKERS, LLC (San Diego, CA)
Inventor: Kami Hoss (San Diego, CA)
Primary Examiner: Kendra Leslie Hamilton
Application Number: 29/865,813
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Simulative (D28/67)