Joseph D Lambert

US Patent:

47066946, Nov 17, 1987

Filed:

Mar 24, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/843341

Inventors:

Joseph Lambert - Christiansburg VA

International Classification:

A61C 1500

US Classification:

132 92R

Abstract:

The disclosure relates to a device for supporting floss and maintaining that floss with sufficient tension for use in connection with the gums and cavities in the oral cavity of the user. The device includes a handle and a carrier secured for rotatable relationship with the handle to facilitate use of the device within the oral cavity. On the carrier there is arranged a spool for carrying a supply of floss and reel for receiving the end of the floss remote from spool. Two prongs extend from the carrier to expose a portion of the floss under tension for use in the oral cavity. A knife is positioned adjacent the reel for cutting spent floss extending beyond the reel.