Replaceable flosser head

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a replaceable flosser head showing my design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a left elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a right elevational view thereof.

The broken lines shown in FIG. 1 are for illustrative purposes only and do not form part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a replaceable flosser head, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D494712
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 24, 2003
Date of Patent: Aug 17, 2004
Assignee: (Cincinnati, OH)
Inventors: William F. Getgey (Cincinnati, OH), Lewis Ray Dyson (Milford, OH), Carl R. Andry (Lawrenceburg, IN)
Primary Examiner: Lucy Lieberman
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Wood, Herron & Evans, L.L.P.
Application Number: 29/194,398
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Floss Dispenser Or Holder (D28/66); Including Elongated Handle (D28/68)
International Classification: 2803;