CA1285405C - Dental floss packet and method for its manufacture - Google Patents
Dental floss packet and method for its manufactureInfo
- Publication number
- CA1285405C CA1285405C CA000550518A CA550518A CA1285405C CA 1285405 C CA1285405 C CA 1285405C CA 000550518 A CA000550518 A CA 000550518A CA 550518 A CA550518 A CA 550518A CA 1285405 C CA1285405 C CA 1285405C
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- periphery
- dental floss
- packet
- sheets
- forming
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired - Lifetime
Links
- 241000628997 Flos Species 0.000 title claims abstract description 47
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 title claims abstract description 14
- 238000004519 manufacturing process Methods 0.000 title claims abstract description 8
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 46
- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims abstract description 18
- 239000002131 composite material Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 5
- 238000005520 cutting process Methods 0.000 claims description 6
- 239000011888 foil Substances 0.000 claims description 5
- 229920000298 Cellophane Polymers 0.000 claims description 3
- 230000036512 infertility Effects 0.000 claims description 3
- 239000011092 plastic-coated paper Substances 0.000 claims description 3
- 238000007789 sealing Methods 0.000 claims description 3
- 238000007373 indentation Methods 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000002982 water resistant material Substances 0.000 claims 1
- 238000010276 construction Methods 0.000 description 7
- 230000009286 beneficial effect Effects 0.000 description 2
- 235000012054 meals Nutrition 0.000 description 2
- 238000012986 modification Methods 0.000 description 2
- 230000004048 modification Effects 0.000 description 2
- 230000001737 promoting effect Effects 0.000 description 2
- 238000000926 separation method Methods 0.000 description 2
- 239000000356 contaminant Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000005304 joining Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000002184 metal Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000000565 sealant Substances 0.000 description 1
Landscapes
- Absorbent Articles And Supports Therefor (AREA)
Abstract
Dental Floss Packet And Method For Its Manufacture Abstract of the Disclosure A dental floss packet consisting of a first water resistant sheet of material having a determined configuration with a left periphery and a right periphery, a length of dental floss having one end thereof secured to a portion of the left periphery of the material and having another end thereof secured to a portion of the right periphery thereof, a second water resistant sheet of the material having a similar configuration as the first sheet of material, a die stamped seal extending entirely along the periphery between the sheets of the material and enclosing therewithin the dental floss, and indicating a tear strip for extending transverse to the composite sheet assembly and intermediate the left periphery of the material and the right periphery thereof.
Description
1~:85405 Dental Flos~ Packet and Method For Its Manufacture Background Of The Invention Yield Of The Invention The invention relates to a dental f 108s packet and its method for manufacture, and moèe particularly the invention is directed to a dental floss package consisting of a first water resistant sheet of material having a determined configuration with a left periphery and a right periphery, a length of dental floss having one end thereof secured to a portion of the left periphery of the material and having the . other end thereof secured to a portion of the right periphery thereof, a second water resistant sheet of the material having a similar configuration as the first sheet of material, a stamped seal extending entirely along the periphery between the sheets of material and enclosing therewithin the dental floss, and indicating a tear strip extending transverse to the composite sheet assembly and intermediate the left periphery of the material and the right periphery thereof.
The invention relates further to a device providinq for manufacture of a dental floss packet consisting of cut~ing and forming a first water resistant sheet of material having a determined configuration with a left periphery and a right periphery, inserting a length of dental floss having one end thereof secured to a portion of the left periphery of the material and having another end thereof secured to a portion of lZ854()S
the right periphery, cutting and forming a second wate~ resistant sheet of the material having a similar configuration as the first sheet of material, die stamping and sealing the sheets of material together along the entire periphery between the sheets of material and for enclosing therewithin the dental floss, and indicating a tear strip for extending transverse to the composite sheet assembly and intermediate the left periphery of the material and the right periphery thereof as more particularly described herein.
Flossing between the teeth has for a considerable amount of time been highly recommended by the dental profession, however, most persons may find it at times inconvenient to carry a normal package or roll of dental floss with them during the day and hence do not floss after mid-day or away from home meals. The invention describes and proposes to resolve the problem by placing an individual strand of dental floss within a water proof package which could easily be carried in tbe shirt pocket, wallet or purse of an individual. Further, such individual packages of dental floss could be used by persons in the dental fields as promotional and advertising items which would be extremely beneficial to the recipient of the packet of the invention.
The invention seeks to provide a packet and by the teaching of steps of its manufacture a package comprised of paper or Cellophane- so as to be impervious to water, the packet being cut and formed in the shape of a molar and sealed at the edges to prevent the entrance of water or other contaminant and ito clasp firmly the ends of approximately 18 inches of dental floss at each side. The shape of the package would further allow the printing of any advertising or identification directly onto the package. In use an individual would simply tear the paper or material of the package down a mid-section or the middle of the I lZ8~405 package and draw out the dental floss contained therein. Each side of the package would then serve as a convenient handle to aid the grasping of the ends of the dental floss during its use.
Description of The Prior Art Various prior art medical and dental package devices, and the like, as well as apparatus and method of theie construction in general are found to be known, and exemplary of the U.S. prior art are the following:
The invention relates further to a device providinq for manufacture of a dental floss packet consisting of cut~ing and forming a first water resistant sheet of material having a determined configuration with a left periphery and a right periphery, inserting a length of dental floss having one end thereof secured to a portion of the left periphery of the material and having another end thereof secured to a portion of lZ854()S
the right periphery, cutting and forming a second wate~ resistant sheet of the material having a similar configuration as the first sheet of material, die stamping and sealing the sheets of material together along the entire periphery between the sheets of material and for enclosing therewithin the dental floss, and indicating a tear strip for extending transverse to the composite sheet assembly and intermediate the left periphery of the material and the right periphery thereof as more particularly described herein.
Flossing between the teeth has for a considerable amount of time been highly recommended by the dental profession, however, most persons may find it at times inconvenient to carry a normal package or roll of dental floss with them during the day and hence do not floss after mid-day or away from home meals. The invention describes and proposes to resolve the problem by placing an individual strand of dental floss within a water proof package which could easily be carried in tbe shirt pocket, wallet or purse of an individual. Further, such individual packages of dental floss could be used by persons in the dental fields as promotional and advertising items which would be extremely beneficial to the recipient of the packet of the invention.
The invention seeks to provide a packet and by the teaching of steps of its manufacture a package comprised of paper or Cellophane- so as to be impervious to water, the packet being cut and formed in the shape of a molar and sealed at the edges to prevent the entrance of water or other contaminant and ito clasp firmly the ends of approximately 18 inches of dental floss at each side. The shape of the package would further allow the printing of any advertising or identification directly onto the package. In use an individual would simply tear the paper or material of the package down a mid-section or the middle of the I lZ8~405 package and draw out the dental floss contained therein. Each side of the package would then serve as a convenient handle to aid the grasping of the ends of the dental floss during its use.
Description of The Prior Art Various prior art medical and dental package devices, and the like, as well as apparatus and method of theie construction in general are found to be known, and exemplary of the U.S. prior art are the following:
2,083,398 C.J. Rohland 2,443,415 J. Buscarino 2,981,264 A.F. De Felice 3,696,821 John Q. Adams, IV
3,744,499 R.L. Wells 3,901,251 J.A. Johnston 4,315,517 H.D. Krag The patents or known prior uses teach and disclose various types of dental floss packages and devices of sorts and of various manufactures and the like as well as methods of their consttuction, but none of them whether taken singly or in combination disclose the specific details of the combinatior. of the invention in such a way as to bear upon the claims of the present invention.
Su~ ary of the Invention An object, advantage and feature of the invention is to provide a novel dental floss packet that will allow the recipient to carry it with him or her and use it for away from home meals.
Another object of the invention is directed to a device providing for a construction of a dental floss packet conveniently sized and shaped to allow printing on one or each ~ lZ85405 side providing any information for its use, including a company or manufacturer's logo, oral hygiene instructions for lts use and disposition, and any message a distributor of a dental floss packet may desire to choose, and thus to maximize the beneficial effects of the device to both the recipient as an oral hygiene aid and to the distributor as a promotional or educational tool.
Also an object of the invention is to provide a simple and direct method for improved construction of a dental floss packet that is easy to store and carry as well as to use.
Another object of the invention is to provide a dental floss packet composed of Cellophane-, foil, a water resistant paper or a pla~tic coated paper similar to the water resistant paper used in medical packets such as an Anacin- packet. The dental floss may be shaped as a molar or the like and will also be die stamped and sealed along the entire periphery with each end of the dental floss fixed within the sealed border on eacb right and left sides. This seal creates the water proofness to insure sterility of the enclosed dental floss.
These together with other objects and advantages which will become subsequently apparent reside in the details of the process and operation thereof as more fully hereinafter is described and claimed, reference being had to the accompanying drawings forming a part hereof, wherein like numerals refer to like parts throughout.
Description of t~e Several Vie~e of the Drawingai ~ igure 1 is plan view of a dental floss packet and ilustrating a typical construction of the dental floss packet according to a preferred embodiment and best mode of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a plan view of the dental floss packet after it 1~85405 has been torn and opened for use according to the practice of the invention.
Description of a Preferred Embodiment of the Invention Referring now to the drawings there is shown in the figures a dental floss packet 10 constructed of a rear, or backing member defined as a first water resistant sheet 12 of material having a determined configuration with a left periphery 16 and a right periphery 18, a length of dental floss 20 having one end 22 secured to a portion of the left periphery 16 of the material and having another end 24 secured to a portion of the right periphery 18. A front and second water resistant sheet 32 of the material has a similar configuration as the first sheet 12 of material and a stamped seal portion 34 extends entirely along the periphery 16, 18 between the sheets 12, 32 of material and encloses therewithin the dental floss 20.
The resultant packet 10 will be seen to be suggest-ive of a molar wherein a bi-lobal construc~ion is presented having a top or coronal periphery 33 including an elevated left peak 35 laterally spaced from an elevated right peak 36 with an intermediate apex 40, forming a noticeable depres-sion or valley. The bi-lobal construction is carried out by a bottom periphery 37 defining a furcation comprising a depending left root 38 laterally spaced from a depending right root 39 and including an intermediate apex or indentation 40'.
With the above construction in mind it will be appreciated that the resultant imaginary line or axis join-ing the top and bottom apices 40, 40' substantially bisects the left and right peripheries of the molar configuration.
This arrangement serves to permit ready separation of the packet left and right portions along the above axis as a user grasps the two portions and tears the joined front and rear sheets 32, 12 from one apex 40 to the other apex 40' or vice versa. Following this separation, the packet will appear as in Figure 2 wherein the two portions 16 and 18 will be seen to have respective ends 22, 24 of the dental floss 20 anchored thereto so that the packet halves serve as handles during use of the span of dental floss 20.
~Z~354()5 The material of the sheets 12, 32 may be of paper, Cellophane (Trade Mark), a foil of metal or a foil coated paper, or water resistant paper such as plastic coated paper.
The manufacture of the dental floss packet 10 consists of steps of cutting and forming the first water resistant sheet 12 of material having a determined configura-tion with a left periphery 16 and a right periphery 18;
inserting a length of dental floss having one end 22 secured to a portion of the left periphery 16 of the material and having the other end 24 secured to a portion of the right periphery 18; then cutting and forming a second water resistant sheet 32 of the material having a similar con-figuration as the first sheet 12 of material; die stamping along the periphery 16, 18 with a sealant the sheets 12, 32 of material together along the entire periphery 16, 18 between the sheets 12, 32 of material and enclosing there-within the dental floss 20; and indicating, either by printed indicia provided on the sheets 12, 32 or from the con-figuration of the packet 10, a tear portion or strip 40 forextending transversely to the composite sheet assembly.
The foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to falling within the scope of the invention.
3,744,499 R.L. Wells 3,901,251 J.A. Johnston 4,315,517 H.D. Krag The patents or known prior uses teach and disclose various types of dental floss packages and devices of sorts and of various manufactures and the like as well as methods of their consttuction, but none of them whether taken singly or in combination disclose the specific details of the combinatior. of the invention in such a way as to bear upon the claims of the present invention.
Su~ ary of the Invention An object, advantage and feature of the invention is to provide a novel dental floss packet that will allow the recipient to carry it with him or her and use it for away from home meals.
Another object of the invention is directed to a device providing for a construction of a dental floss packet conveniently sized and shaped to allow printing on one or each ~ lZ85405 side providing any information for its use, including a company or manufacturer's logo, oral hygiene instructions for lts use and disposition, and any message a distributor of a dental floss packet may desire to choose, and thus to maximize the beneficial effects of the device to both the recipient as an oral hygiene aid and to the distributor as a promotional or educational tool.
Also an object of the invention is to provide a simple and direct method for improved construction of a dental floss packet that is easy to store and carry as well as to use.
Another object of the invention is to provide a dental floss packet composed of Cellophane-, foil, a water resistant paper or a pla~tic coated paper similar to the water resistant paper used in medical packets such as an Anacin- packet. The dental floss may be shaped as a molar or the like and will also be die stamped and sealed along the entire periphery with each end of the dental floss fixed within the sealed border on eacb right and left sides. This seal creates the water proofness to insure sterility of the enclosed dental floss.
These together with other objects and advantages which will become subsequently apparent reside in the details of the process and operation thereof as more fully hereinafter is described and claimed, reference being had to the accompanying drawings forming a part hereof, wherein like numerals refer to like parts throughout.
Description of t~e Several Vie~e of the Drawingai ~ igure 1 is plan view of a dental floss packet and ilustrating a typical construction of the dental floss packet according to a preferred embodiment and best mode of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a plan view of the dental floss packet after it 1~85405 has been torn and opened for use according to the practice of the invention.
Description of a Preferred Embodiment of the Invention Referring now to the drawings there is shown in the figures a dental floss packet 10 constructed of a rear, or backing member defined as a first water resistant sheet 12 of material having a determined configuration with a left periphery 16 and a right periphery 18, a length of dental floss 20 having one end 22 secured to a portion of the left periphery 16 of the material and having another end 24 secured to a portion of the right periphery 18. A front and second water resistant sheet 32 of the material has a similar configuration as the first sheet 12 of material and a stamped seal portion 34 extends entirely along the periphery 16, 18 between the sheets 12, 32 of material and encloses therewithin the dental floss 20.
The resultant packet 10 will be seen to be suggest-ive of a molar wherein a bi-lobal construc~ion is presented having a top or coronal periphery 33 including an elevated left peak 35 laterally spaced from an elevated right peak 36 with an intermediate apex 40, forming a noticeable depres-sion or valley. The bi-lobal construction is carried out by a bottom periphery 37 defining a furcation comprising a depending left root 38 laterally spaced from a depending right root 39 and including an intermediate apex or indentation 40'.
With the above construction in mind it will be appreciated that the resultant imaginary line or axis join-ing the top and bottom apices 40, 40' substantially bisects the left and right peripheries of the molar configuration.
This arrangement serves to permit ready separation of the packet left and right portions along the above axis as a user grasps the two portions and tears the joined front and rear sheets 32, 12 from one apex 40 to the other apex 40' or vice versa. Following this separation, the packet will appear as in Figure 2 wherein the two portions 16 and 18 will be seen to have respective ends 22, 24 of the dental floss 20 anchored thereto so that the packet halves serve as handles during use of the span of dental floss 20.
~Z~354()5 The material of the sheets 12, 32 may be of paper, Cellophane (Trade Mark), a foil of metal or a foil coated paper, or water resistant paper such as plastic coated paper.
The manufacture of the dental floss packet 10 consists of steps of cutting and forming the first water resistant sheet 12 of material having a determined configura-tion with a left periphery 16 and a right periphery 18;
inserting a length of dental floss having one end 22 secured to a portion of the left periphery 16 of the material and having the other end 24 secured to a portion of the right periphery 18; then cutting and forming a second water resistant sheet 32 of the material having a similar con-figuration as the first sheet 12 of material; die stamping along the periphery 16, 18 with a sealant the sheets 12, 32 of material together along the entire periphery 16, 18 between the sheets 12, 32 of material and enclosing there-within the dental floss 20; and indicating, either by printed indicia provided on the sheets 12, 32 or from the con-figuration of the packet 10, a tear portion or strip 40 forextending transversely to the composite sheet assembly.
The foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to falling within the scope of the invention.
Claims (13)
1. A dental floss packet comprising:
first and second overlying sheets of water resistant material defining a bi-lobal configuration representative of a molar, said overlying sheets having a left and right periphery, said packet including a top periphery having elevated left and right peaks and an intermediate depression forming a top apex, a bottom periphery having depending left and right roots and an intermediate indentation forming a bottom apex, a length of dental floss between said sheets having one end thereof secured to a portion of said left periphery and having another end thereof secured to a portion of said right periphery, a die stamped seal extending entirely along said peripheries to secure said sheets together with said dental floss therebetween, and an axis between said two apices substantially bisects said packet and defines a dimension representing the minimum distance between said top and bottom peripheries whereby a path of least resistance is presented by said apices as said left and right peripheries are grasped to tear apart said overlying sheets along the line between said apices.
first and second overlying sheets of water resistant material defining a bi-lobal configuration representative of a molar, said overlying sheets having a left and right periphery, said packet including a top periphery having elevated left and right peaks and an intermediate depression forming a top apex, a bottom periphery having depending left and right roots and an intermediate indentation forming a bottom apex, a length of dental floss between said sheets having one end thereof secured to a portion of said left periphery and having another end thereof secured to a portion of said right periphery, a die stamped seal extending entirely along said peripheries to secure said sheets together with said dental floss therebetween, and an axis between said two apices substantially bisects said packet and defines a dimension representing the minimum distance between said top and bottom peripheries whereby a path of least resistance is presented by said apices as said left and right peripheries are grasped to tear apart said overlying sheets along the line between said apices.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the material is paper.
3. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the material is Cellophane. (Trade Mark).
4. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the material is foil.
5. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the material is plastic coated paper.
6. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the seal provides adequate waterproofness to insure sterility of the enclosed dental floss.
7. Method of making a dental floss packet comprising the steps of cutting and forming a first water resistant sheet of material to have a determined configuration with a left periphery and a right periphery, securing a length of dental floss having one end thereof affixed to a portion of the left periphery of the material and securing another end thereof affixed to a portion of the right periphery thereof, cutting and forming a second water resistant sheet of the material having a similar configuration as the first sheet of material, a die stamping and sealing the periphery between the sheets of material and enclosing therewithin the dental floss, and indicating a tear strip for extending transverse to the composite sheet assembly positioned intermediate the left periphery of the material and the right periphery thereof.
8. The method of claim 7 wherein the material is paper.
9. The method of claim 7 wherein the material is Cellophane. (Trade Mark).
10. The method of claim 7 wherein the material is foil.
11. The method of claim 7 wherein the material is plastic coated paper.
12. The method of claim 7 wherein the step of seal-ing provides adequate waterproofness to insure sterility of the enclosed dental floss.
13. The method of claim 7 wherein the steps of cutting and forming the determined configuration is an out-line shaped as a molar.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA000550518A CA1285405C (en) | 1987-10-28 | 1987-10-28 | Dental floss packet and method for its manufacture |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA000550518A CA1285405C (en) | 1987-10-28 | 1987-10-28 | Dental floss packet and method for its manufacture |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA1285405C true CA1285405C (en) | 1991-07-02 |
Family
ID=4136746
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA000550518A Expired - Lifetime CA1285405C (en) | 1987-10-28 | 1987-10-28 | Dental floss packet and method for its manufacture |
Country Status (1)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| CA (1) | CA1285405C (en) |
-
1987
- 1987-10-28 CA CA000550518A patent/CA1285405C/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
Similar Documents
| Publication | Publication Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| US4712572A (en) | Dental floss packet and method for its manufacture | |
| AU685590B2 (en) | Blister package containing gripping means | |
| US4403625A (en) | Disposable buccal hygenic device | |
| CA2204517A1 (en) | Desensitizing teeth with degradable particles | |
| IT245694Y1 (en) | PACKAGING FOR ARTIFICIAL TEETH FOR PROSTHETIC USE | |
| US5678580A (en) | Dental floss dispenser | |
| EP1084066A4 (en) | CARBON DIOXIDE ATMOSPHERE MODIFIERS IN A PACKAGING | |
| IT208119Z2 (en) | DEVICE FOR DISPLAYING THE RUNNING PARAMETERS IN A BIKE OR SIMILAR | |
| USD366758S (en) | Safety glasses carrying pouch | |
| US6715603B1 (en) | Dental care kit | |
| US5014725A (en) | Dental floss applicator | |
| US6220258B1 (en) | Extruded plastic toothpick and method | |
| AU710833B2 (en) | A toothpick dispenser for removing toothpicks individually | |
| USD251859S (en) | Dental flossing tool | |
| JP2730957B2 (en) | In particular, packaging of rectangular objects | |
| CA1285405C (en) | Dental floss packet and method for its manufacture | |
| USD290312S (en) | Combined toothbrush and dental floss holder | |
| EP0161057A1 (en) | Toothpicks | |
| ITMI930042A1 (en) | TOOL FOR CLEANING THE TEETH, IN PARTICULAR INTERDENTAL WIRE | |
| USD368985S (en) | Interdental toothpick and stimulator tool | |
| USD361955S (en) | Novelty plaque | |
| IT1273832B (en) | RIGID ENVELOPE FOR A PLURALITY OF PACKAGES, IN PARTICULAR CIGARETTE PACKAGES | |
| JP2719886B2 (en) | Seal piece structure | |
| DE3763320D1 (en) | BAG TO RECEIVE A PRODUCT. | |
| RU95251U1 (en) | DENTISTRY (OPTIONS) |
Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| MKLA | Lapsed | ||
| MKLA | Lapsed |
Effective date: 20020702 |