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Sonic dental device

  • US RE36,699 E
  • Filed: 08/25/1998
  • Issued: 05/16/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/30/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A device for cleaning teeth comprisinga handle containing an eccentric counterweight attached to a motor for rotating the counterweight and producing vibrational energy in frequencies between 2,000 and 20,000 cpm,a floss-holding member comprising a pair of tines for holding a strand of floss therebetween, the floss-holding member being detachably attached to the handle for allowing the vibrational energy produced by the counterweight to induce a resonance action in the floss-holding member for moving the strand of floss, anda dental mouth tray member which is attachable to the handle in place of the floss-holding member.

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