Patent ID: 11963834
Assignee: nan
Field: Medical technology (Instruments)
Classification: CPC A | IPC A

Claim 2:
3. A dental flosser comprising:
a U-shaped portion having a first arm and a second arm spaced apart from each other, wherein the second arm includes a channel defined therethrough,
a handle portion which extends from the U-shaped portion, wherein the handle portion and the U-shaped portion are co-planar and define a first plane that bifurcates the handle portion and the U-shaped portion, wherein the handle portion includes a slot defined therethrough, wherein the handle portion defines a top surface, a bottom surface and opposing first and second side surfaces, wherein the slot is defined through the handle portion from the first side surface to the second side surface, and wherein the first plane bifurcates the slot,
a floss strand having a length and a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the floss strand is fastened to the first arm and the second end of the floss strand is attached to the floss strand attachment member, wherein a middle portion of the floss strand extends through the channel such that a portion of the floss strand extends between the first and second arms, wherein the channel lies in the first plane, and
a floss strand attachment member that includes a contact member and a male member extending from the contact member, wherein the male member defines a first axis, wherein the male member includes a proximal end that is attached to the contact member and a distal end opposite the contact member, and wherein the distal end of the male member can extend into the slot and through the first plane such that the first axis is perpendicular to the first plane while the contact member is located outside the slot and can move along the slot to increase or decrease the tension of the floss strand.