Patent ID: 6440149
Filing Date: 2002-08-27
Classification: A61B,A61C

Abstract:
A device for cleaning the surface of a tongue comprising:a handle having a scraping end, the scraping end having a scraper, the scraper for removing debris from the tongue when scraped along the tongue, the handle having a length and defining a longitudinal axis that passes through the length thereof, the handle further comprising a bottom surface comprising a gripping surface and floss wrapping post, the handle further comprising a top surface that defines grooves, the gripping surface and the grooves for increasing the degree of grippability of the device when in use; and a flossing assembly joined with the handle at the end of the handle opposite the scraping end, wherein the flossing assembly comprises tines having grooves through which floss is stringable, and a wrapping post protruding from the bottom surface of the handle, the floss stringable through the grooves in the tines and wrappable around the wrapping post.