Patent ID: 8479751
Filing Date: 2013-07-09
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
1. A dental tool comprising; an elongated first element having proximal and distal ends; said first element comprises a first curved handle located at the distal end and a first tip located at the proximal end; an elongated second element having proximal and distal ends; a second curved handle located at one end and a second tip located at an opposing end; A first slot located in each said tip and a second slot located in each said distal end of the elongated member, the second slot being smaller than the first slot, two strands of floss are fed through both first slots extending along one of the elongated elements and anchored to it's corresponding second slot; the first element having a convex portion located between the first handle and first tip, the second element having a concave portion located between the second tip and the second handle; the convex portion and the concave portion pivotally secured together by a rivet such that the tips are located in an overlying relation; whereby when the handles are squeezed together the tips separate from one another.