Patent ID: 7392810
Filing Date: 2008-07-01
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
1. A new dental flossing system comprised of; a.) a compact floss dispensing cartridge sized to fit entirely within the oral cavity comprising a predetermined amount of coiled floss stored within an inner volume of a first post, a frictional gripping member positioned within said first post and engaging said floss therein, and b.) said system comprising a second post for collecting used said floss in a volume therein, and said second post comprising a spindle assembly for interfacing to a driver and to receive and advance said floss initially stored within said first post of said compact floss dispensing cartridge, and also c.) said compact floss dispensing cartridge having quick attachment means to a distal portion of said driver to advance said floss contained within said compact floss dispensing cartridge, whereby assembly of said compact floss dispensing cartridge and said distal portion of said driver fit entirely within said oral cavity for ease of flossing between teeth.