Patent ID: 6640815
Filing Date: 2003-11-04
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
A consumer usable popcorn kernel and/or husk removing dental instrument, comprising:a plastic handle having first and second opposing ends; a first generally planar pick at said first end extending axially of said handle to a first point, then extending downwardly therefrom to a second point, and then extending upwardly therefrom to a third point; a second generally planar pick at said second end extending axially of said handle to a first point, then extending upwardly therefrom to a second point and then extending downwardly therefrom to a third point; and with each of said first and second generally planar picks being of one of plastic and emery board composition of given shape and angulation, with a rasped surface about edge flat portions thereof to dislodge a stuck kernel and/or husk by a downward motion and to remove it by an upward motion.