Patent ID: 8272389

Claim:
A compact configured to dispense floss, comprising: a) a first clam shell member having a mirrored interior surface; b) a second clam shell member pivotally coupled to the first clam shell member, including: b1) a receiving mechanism, positioned and rotatively coupled centrally to an interior surface of the second clam shell member; and b2) a floss cartridge coupled about the receiving mechanism, the floss cartridge having: i) a circular spool that has a periphery that extends adjacent and equidistant to the interior perimeter surface of the second clam shell and sized to substantially fill an interior of the second clam shell so as to nearly abut the interior perimeter surface; and ii) a length of floss wrapped about the circular spool of the floss cartridge; and b3) a cutting member, coupled to the interior perimeter surface of the second clam shell to removably retain an end of the floss within the second clam shell when the floss is completely stored within the compact, and configured to cut the floss when a portion of the floss is withdrawn from the floss cartridge to be used by a user; and c) a securing mechanism configured to selectably couple the first clam shell member to the second clam shell member, thereby restricting the pivotal motion of the first and second clam shell members.