Patent ID: 7234475
Filing Date: 2007-06-26
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
1. A dental flosser for supporting a length of floss comprising: a handle including a distal end and a proximal end, the handle being constructed and arranged to be grasped by a user; a floss holder supported on the distal end of the handle by a living hinge and movable between a first position and a second position; at least one aperture supported on one of the movable floss holder and the handle; a locking arm pivotally supported opposite the aperture on the other of the movable holder and the handle so as to be movable between at least a first and a second position and including a locking head constructed and arranged to releasably engage the aperture; and wherein the floss holder is pivotal and the locking movable between at least a first unlocked position and a second, engaged position where the locking head engages the locking aperture so as to secure the movable holder in a second position relative to the handle.