Patent ID: 6422867
Filing Date: 2002-07-23
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
An interproximal flossing device comprising:a handle housing; a motor; a drive train; a flossing tip; a power supply; said flossing tip attached to said drive train; said motor, drive train, and power supply positioned within said housing and operably connected to move said flossing tip; and wherein said handle housing defines at least one orienting surface thereon to keep said flossing tip from contacting a support surface upon which said flossing device rests; said orienting surface including at least three points defining a plane; and wherein when said handle housing is set upon the support surface with said flossing tip in contact with the support surface, said flossing device is configured to adjust to a rest position wherein said at least points of said orienting surface are in contact with the support surface and said flossing tip is elevated above the support surface.