Flosser tip holding cartridge
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1. A flosser tip holding cartridge for holding flosser tips to be used in conjunction with an interproximal flossing device, comprising:
- a) at least one storage rail configured to removably secure said flosser tips therein; and
b) an external housing configured to surround said at least one storage rail and including at least one opening configured to allow for the insertion of the end of said flossing device to access said flosser tips.
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Abstract
A flosser tip holding cartridge including one or two internal storage rails having a base for supporting the rails upright on a support surface. A housing surrounding and protecting the storage rails and a slot in the front portion of the housing for accessing each rail. A tip removal slot on the top side for facilitating the removal of a flossing tip from the flossing device. Each rail includes a longitudinally-oriented recess having side walls that define a shape that closely receives individual flosser tips for storage and access.
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1. A flosser tip holding cartridge for holding flosser tips to be used in conjunction with an interproximal flossing device, comprising:
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a) at least one storage rail configured to removably secure said flosser tips therein; and
b) an external housing configured to surround said at least one storage rail and including at least one opening configured to allow for the insertion of the end of said flossing device to access said flosser tips. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for removing a flosser tip from the rocker arm of an interproximal flossing device, said method comprising the steps of:
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inserting said tip and said rocker arm into a slot for facilitating the removal of a flosser tip from the interproximal flosser, said slot having a first end and a second end;
moving said tip and said rocker arm from said first end of said slot to said second end; and
withdrawing said rocker arm from said slot. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12)
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13. A method for removing a flosser tip from the end of a shaft, said method comprising the steps of:
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providing a flosser tip having an open end and removably connected to said end of said shaft; and
expanding said open end to disconnect said tip from said end of said shaft.
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