Tooth cleansing and flossing implement and method
First Claim
1. A unitary tooth cleansing implement comprising an elongate, slender shaft having generally planar upper and lower surfaces, with a thickness of from about 0.4 millimeters to 0.8 millimeters and a width of from about 0.5 millimeters to 2.5 millimeters, the upper and lower surfaces being roughened, said shaft being constructed of polymer material and being longitudinally stiff and laterally flexible.
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Abstract
A combination toothpick and flossing device includes an elongate, generally flat strip of plastic having at least partially roughened surfaces. The strip is longitudinally stiff and laterally flexible and has dimensions which enable insertion thereof in gaps between adjacent teeth of a person. The plastic may be any polymer material which provides the characteristics of longitudinal stiffness and lateral flexibility such as polyester or nylon.
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- 1. A unitary tooth cleansing implement comprising an elongate, slender shaft having generally planar upper and lower surfaces, with a thickness of from about 0.4 millimeters to 0.8 millimeters and a width of from about 0.5 millimeters to 2.5 millimeters, the upper and lower surfaces being roughened, said shaft being constructed of polymer material and being longitudinally stiff and laterally flexible.
- 11. A combination toothpick and flossing device comprising a unitary elongate generally flat strip of plastic having at least partially roughed surfaces, said strip being generally longitudinally stiff and laterally flexible, and having dimensions which enable insertion in gaps between adjacent teeth of a person.
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