CN109512535B - Oral cleaning tool with integrated protective cover - Google Patents
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Abstract
An oral cleaning implement includes a body portion defining a longitudinal axis of the oral cleaning implement. The body portion includes a floss assembly including first and second arm portions extending generally perpendicular relative to a longitudinal axis, a receiving slot formed in the first arm portion, and a protective cover formed on the first arm portion. The protective cover is configured to cover the receiving slot such that access to the receiving slot from the first direction is restricted. The tool also includes a secondary cleaning tool coupled to the first arm. The secondary cleaning tool is pivotable relative to the first arm in at least two degrees of freedom such that the secondary cleaning tool is insertable into the receiving slot from a second orientation different from the first orientation.
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Technical Field
The technical field of the present disclosure relates generally to oral cleaning tools, and more particularly, to an oral cleaning tool having a secondary cleaning tool and a protective cover that partially houses a receiving slot configured to selectively receive the secondary cleaning tool therein.
Background
Oral cleaning implements are used to remove food debris and/or buildup from tooth surfaces or interdental spaces. Thus, some known oral cleaning implements include a brush head for cleaning the surfaces of the teeth, and other known oral cleaning implements include dental floss and/or a toothpick for removing or loosening food debris (or other debris) from between the teeth of a user. In addition, at least some known oral cleaning implements include a cleaning implement that is movable between a deployed position when in use and a stowed position when stored inside the implement. However, many known oral cleaning implements implement bulky and complex mechanical methods to house the cleaning implement in the stowed position. In addition, the cleaning implement may be a separate component from the oral cleaning implement such that the cleaning implement may be lost when deployed from the oral cleaning implement.
In view of the above, there is a need for a simple and cost-effective oral cleaning implement having a secondary cleaning implement that is movable between a deployed position and a stowed position, wherein the secondary cleaning implement is disposed in a socket and is covered by a portion of the oral cleaning implement.
Disclosure of Invention
In one aspect, the present invention provides an oral cleaning implement. The implement generally includes a body portion defining a longitudinal axis of the oral cleaning implement. The body portion includes a dental floss assembly having first and second arm portions extending generally perpendicularly relative to the longitudinal axis, the first arm portion having a receiving slot formed therein and a protective cover formed thereon. The protective cover is configured to cover the receiving slot such that access to the receiving slot from the first direction is limited. The tool also includes a secondary cleaning tool coupled to the first arm. The secondary cleaning tool is pivotable in at least two degrees of freedom relative to the first arm such that the secondary cleaning tool is insertable into the receiving slot from a second direction different from the first direction.
In another aspect, the present invention provides an oral cleaning implement. The implement generally includes a body portion defining a longitudinal axis of the oral cleaning implement. The body portion includes a dental floss assembly having a first arm and a second arm extending generally perpendicularly relative to the longitudinal axis. A receiving slot is formed in the first arm, wherein the receiving slot defines a protective cover from a portion of the first arm. The cover is configured to cover the receiving slot such that access to the receiving slot from the first direction is limited. The tool also includes a secondary cleaning tool coupled to the first arm. The secondary cleaning tool is pivotable in at least two degrees of freedom relative to the first arm such that the secondary cleaning tool is inserted into the receiving slot from a second direction different from the first direction.
In yet another aspect, the present invention provides an oral cleaning implement. The implement generally includes a body portion defining a longitudinal axis of the oral cleaning implement. The body portion includes a floss assembly including first and second arm portions extending generally perpendicularly relative to the longitudinal axis, and a bridge section extending between the first and second arm portions. Receiving slots are formed in the first arm and the bridge section, and a protective cover is formed over the first arm and the bridge section. The cover is configured to cover the receiving slot such that access to the receiving slot from the first direction is at least partially restricted. The secondary cleaning tool is coupled to the first arm, wherein the secondary cleaning tool is pivotable in at least two degrees of freedom relative to the first arm such that the secondary cleaning tool is inserted into the receiving slot from a second direction different from the first direction.
In yet another aspect, an oral cleaning implement generally includes a body portion defining a longitudinal axis of the oral cleaning implement. The body portion includes a dental floss assembly having a first arm and a second arm extending generally perpendicularly relative to the longitudinal axis. The receiving slot is formed in the first arm portion. The receiving slot is partially covered by a cover extending from a portion of the first arm. The secondary cleaning tool is coupled to the first arm via a living hinge. The secondary cleaning tool is pivotable relative to the first arm about the living hinge in at least two degrees of freedom such that the secondary cleaning tool can be inserted into the receiving slot by moving the secondary cleaning tool in at least two directions about the living hinge.
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Fig. 1 is a perspective view of one suitable embodiment of an oral cleaning implement of the present disclosure having a secondary cleaning implement shown in a deployed position;
fig. 2 is another perspective view of the oral cleaning implement shown in fig. 1;
fig. 3 is a side view of the oral cleaning implement shown in fig. 1, the secondary cleaning implement shown in a stowed position;
FIG. 4 is a side view of the oral cleaning implement similar to FIG. 3, but showing the secondary cleaning implement in a deployed position;
fig. 5 is a perspective view of another suitable embodiment of an oral cleaning implement of the present disclosure having a secondary cleaning implement shown in a deployed position;
fig. 6 is another perspective view of the oral cleaning implement shown in fig. 5;
fig. 7 is a side view of the oral cleaning implement shown in fig. 5, the secondary cleaning implement shown in a stowed position; and
fig. 8 is a side view of the oral cleaning implement similar to fig. 7, but showing the secondary cleaning implement in a deployed position.
Detailed Description
Fig. 1-4 illustrate one suitable embodiment of an oral cleaning implement (generally designated 100) of the present disclosure. As shown, the oral cleaning tool 100 includes a body portion (generally designated 102) that defines a longitudinal axis 104 of the oral cleaning tool. The body portion 102 includes a floss assembly, generally designated 106, having a first arm 108 and a second arm 110 extending generally perpendicular relative to the longitudinal axis 104 of the oral cleaning tool 100. The floss assembly 106 also includes a bridge section 111 of the body portion 102 that is oriented to extend generally coaxially with the longitudinal axis 104. The first arm 108 and the second arm 110 are spatially separated from each other by a distance such that a space (generally designated 112) is defined therebetween. In one embodiment, the oral cleaning tool 100 includes a length of dental floss 114 spanning the gap 112 and coupled between the first arm 108 and the second arm 110. In one suitable embodiment, the floss 114 is secured across the gap 112 with a pulling force that helps to remove or loosen food debris or other debris when inserted between the teeth of a user.
The body portion 102 also includes a receiving slot, generally designated 116, formed in the first arm portion 108, and a protective cover, generally designated 118, formed over the first arm portion 108 and the bridge section 111 of the body portion 102. A receiving slot 116 extends along the first arm portion 108 and the bridge section 111 of the body portion 102, and a protective cover 118 is positioned to at least partially cover the receiving slot 116. Further, in the exemplary embodiment, receiving slot 116 is oriented obliquely with respect to longitudinal axis 104. The cover 118 is oriented to limit access to the receiving slot 116 from a first direction 120, which will be explained in further detail below. Further, in one embodiment, the first arm 108 and the cover 118 are formed as a single integrated structure.
In the exemplary embodiment, body portion 102 includes a first side (generally designated 132) and a second side (generally designated 134) opposite first side 132. As shown, the receiving slot 116 is formed in the first arm portion 108 of the first side 132 of the body portion 102. Further, the first arm portion 108 includes a front end surface 136 that extends between the first side 132 and the second side 134 of the body portion 102. The receiving slot 116 extends along the body portion 102 such that a fingertip opening 138 is defined in the front face 136 of the first arm portion 108. The fingertip opening 138 is also at least partially defined by the bottom edge 139 of the protective cover 118. The fingertip opening 138 provides access to the receiving slot 116 to facilitate deployment of the cleaning instrument therethrough, as will be explained in further detail below.
The oral cleaning tool 100 also includes a secondary cleaning tool 140 coupled to the first arm 108. The secondary cleaning tool 140 may be any suitable cleaning instrument that enables the oral cleaning tool 100 to function as described herein. Exemplary secondary cleaning implements include, but are not limited to, a multi-bristled cleaning portion and a toothpick portion. For example, in the illustrated embodiment, the secondary cleaning tool 140 is a multi-bristle cleaning portion. In one suitable embodiment, the secondary cleaning tool 140 is pivotable relative to the first arm 108 in at least two degrees of freedom such that the secondary cleaning tool 140 can be inserted into the receiving slot 116 from a second direction 142 different from the first direction 120.
For example, as described above, the cover 118 is oriented to limit access to the receiving slot 116 from the first direction 120. More specifically, the cover 118 includes a first portion 144 oriented to limit access to the receiving slot 116 from the first direction 120, and a second portion (generally designated 146) oriented to partially limit access to the receiving slot 116 from the second direction 142. The first portion 144 of the cover 118 is formed on and extends between the first arm 108 and the bridge section 111 of the body portion 102. In the exemplary embodiment, first portion 144 extends arcuately between first arm portion 108 and bridge section 111 such that a rounded edge is formed on body portion 102. The first portion 144 also has a width that is opposite the thickness of the main body portion 102 such that the second portion 146 is positioned a distance from the first side 132 of the main body portion 102, which requires the secondary cleaning tool 140 to be pivotable relative to the first arm 108 in at least two degrees of freedom for insertion into the receiving slot 116.
The second portion 146 of the cover 118 is oriented substantially perpendicular to the first portion 144 such that the cover 118 extends over the receiving slot 116. For example, in one embodiment, the second portion 146 includes a rounded edge 147 located proximate to the first portion 144. The rounded edge 147 provides the protective cover 118 with a contour such that the second portion 146 is oriented perpendicular to the first portion 144. The second portion 146 extends a distance from the first portion 144 and is oriented such that the receiving slot 116 is partially exposed when viewed from the first side 132 of the body portion 102. More specifically, the second portion 146 includes side edges 145 that are oriented obliquely relative to the longitudinal axis 104 of the body portion 102. In one embodiment, the second portion 146 extends a distance from the first portion 144 such that the side edge 145 extends from the first arm portion 108, across the receiving slot 116, to the bridging section 111, as viewed from the first side 132 of the body portion 102. Thus, the protective cover 118 helps to limit access of the secondary cleaning tools 140 to the receiving slot 116 when in the deployed position, and also helps to retain the secondary cleaning tools 140 in the receiving slot 116 when in the stowed position. The protective cover 118 also helps to protect the secondary cleaning tool 140 when in the stowed position.
In one suitable embodiment, a flexible blade 148 (e.g., a living hinge) extends between the main body portion 102 and the secondary cleaning tool 140. The flexible sheet 148 is sized such that the secondary cleaning tool 140 can pivot in a first degree of freedom 149 (shown in fig. 3) when a first force is applied thereto, and such that the secondary cleaning tool 140 can pivot in a second degree of freedom 151 (shown in fig. 2) when a second force greater than the first force is applied thereto. For example, the width W (shown in fig. 1) and the thickness T (shown in fig. 4) of the bendable piece 148 are greater than the thickness T. Thus, the bendable sheet 148 is sized such that the secondary cleaning tool 140 can be stowed into or deployed from the receiving slot 116 in a designed and desired manner. That is, the secondary cleaning tool 140 can be manually moved about the flexible sheet 148 by a user to selectively move the secondary cleaning tool between the stowed and deployed positions.
Referring to FIG. 2, the floss assembly 106 further includes a side opening 153 defined on the second side 134 of the body portion 102. The side opening 153 provides a viewing window from the second side 134 to the interior of the receiving socket 116 so that a user of the oral cleaning tool 100 can see if the secondary cleaning tool 140 is retracted into the receiving socket 116, thus enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the oral cleaning tool 100 to the user and helping to increase the user's interest.
Referring to fig. 3 and 4, the secondary cleaning implement 140 can be selectively manually pivoted relative to the first arm 108 to place the secondary cleaning implement in either a stowed position (shown in fig. 3) or a deployed position (shown in fig. 4). In operation, the secondary cleaning tool 140 can be deployed from the stowed position by releasing the secondary cleaning tool 140 from under the protective cover 118 by accessing the secondary cleaning tool 140 through the fingertip opening 138. More specifically, a user may manually grasp and pivot the secondary cleaning tool 140 in a first rotational direction 150, pivot the secondary cleaning tool 140 away from the first side 132 of the main body portion 102, and then pivot the secondary cleaning tool 140 in a second rotational direction 152 to deploy the secondary cleaning tool 140. To stow the secondary cleaning tool 140 from the deployed position, a user may manually grasp and pivot the secondary cleaning tool 140 in the first rotational direction 150, pivot the secondary cleaning tool 140 away from the first side 132 of the body portion 102 such that the secondary cleaning tool 140 opens the protective cover 118 when rotated in the first rotational direction 150, and then pivot the secondary cleaning tool 140 toward the first side 132 of the body portion 102 such that the secondary cleaning tool 140 may be inserted into the receiving slot 116.
Fig. 5-8 illustrate another suitable embodiment of an oral cleaning implement 154 of the present disclosure. The oral cleaning implement 154 is substantially similar to the oral cleaning implement 100 shown in fig. 1-4, and, accordingly, like numbers are used to refer to like elements in the oral cleaning implements 100 and 154.
In an exemplary embodiment, the body portion 102 includes a receiving slot (generally designated 156) formed in the first arm portion 108. The receiving slot 156 is at least partially covered by a cover 158 extending from a portion of the first arm 108. The cover 158 is oriented to limit access to the receiving slot 156 from the first direction 120. More specifically, the protective cover 158 is oriented to tilt relative to the longitudinal axis 104 of the body portion 102. Further, the receiving slot 156 defines a side opening 160 on the first side 132 of the body portion 102. The side opening 160 allows unobstructed access to the receiving slot 156 from the second direction 142.
As shown in fig. 7 and 8, the receiving slot 156 extends along the first arm 108 and the bridge section 111 of the body portion 102, and the cover 118 is positioned to at least partially cover the receiving slot 156. Similar to the cover 118 (shown in fig. 1-4), a cover 158 is formed on and extends between the first arm 108 and the bridge section 111 of the body portion 102. In one suitable embodiment, the cover 158 extends linearly between the first arm 108 and the bridge section 111. The protective cover 158 also has a width that is greater than the thickness of the body portion 102, which requires the secondary cleaning tool 140 to be able to pivot relative to the first arm portion 108 in at least two degrees of freedom to insert the secondary cleaning tool 140 into the receiving slot 116.
Further, referring now to fig. 6, the body portion 102 includes a raised sidewall 161 disposed on the second side 134. The projecting side wall 161 extends between the first arm 108 and the bridge section 111 of the body portion 102 and outwardly from the second side 134 of the body portion 102 such that the volume of the receiving slot 156 is increased.
Referring again to fig. 7 and 8, the secondary cleaning implement 140 is selectively pivotable relative to the first arm 108 to be positioned in either a stowed position (shown in fig. 7) or a deployed position (shown in fig. 8). In operation, the secondary cleaning tool 140 is accessible via the fingertip opening 138, and the secondary cleaning tool 140 can be manually deployed from the stowed position. More specifically, the user manually grasps and pivots the secondary cleaning tool 140 away from the first side 132 of the body portion 102 to open the protective cover 158, and then pivots the secondary cleaning tool 140 in the second rotational direction 152 to deploy the secondary cleaning tool 140. To stow the secondary cleaning tool 140 from the deployed position, the user grasps and pivots the secondary cleaning tool 140 by hand in the first rotational direction 150, pivots the secondary cleaning tool 140 away from the first side 132 of the body portion 102 such that when rotated in the first rotational direction 150, the secondary cleaning tool 140 opens the protective cover 158, and then pivots the secondary cleaning tool 140 toward the first side 132 of the body portion 102 such that the secondary cleaning tool 140 can be inserted into the receiving slot 156.
In suitable embodiments, the oral cleaning tool 100 shown in fig. 1-4 and/or the oral cleaning tool 154 of fig. 5-8 can be constructed in any suitable manner and from any suitable material. For example, the oral cleaning tools 100, 154 can be constructed of metal, wood, plastic, and/or combinations thereof. In a preferred embodiment, the oral cleaning implements 100 and 154 are injection molded or otherwise formed from a single piece of resilient synthetic material, such as, but not limited to, plastic or metal.
The oral cleaning tool described herein includes a protective cover and a receiving slot formed on a first arm of the floss assembly, and a secondary cleaning tool coupled to the first arm and which can be selectively retracted or deployed from the receiving slot. The protective cover helps retain the secondary cleaning tool in the receiving slot when in the stowed position and limits access to the receiving slot when the secondary cleaning tool is in the deployed position. Thus, the secondary cleaning implement is restricted from being accidentally deployed from the stowed position, or accidentally stowed from the deployed position. Further, when in the stowed position, the secondary cleaning implement is integral with the first arm such that use of the floss assembly is not impeded.
When introducing elements of the present disclosure or the preferred embodiments thereof, the articles "a," "an," "the," and "said" are intended to mean that there are one or more of the elements. The terms "comprising," "including," and "having" are intended to be inclusive and mean that there may be additional elements other than the listed elements.
As various changes could be made in the above constructions without departing from the scope of the disclosure, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description and shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.
This written description uses examples to describe the disclosure, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the disclosure, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the disclosure is defined by the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements with insubstantial differences from the literal languages of the claims.
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1. An oral cleaning implement, characterized in that said implement comprises:
a body portion defining a longitudinal axis of the oral cleaning implement, wherein the body portion comprises:
a handle for grasping the oral cleaning tool;
a floss assembly having a bridge section joined to the handle, the floss assembly comprising first and second arm portions extending from the bridge section and extending generally perpendicularly relative to the longitudinal axis, each arm portion having opposing upper and lower surfaces and first and second lateral surfaces extending between the upper and lower surfaces, wherein the first lateral surface of the first arm portion and the first lateral surface of the second arm portion face each other and floss extends between the first lateral surface of the first arm portion and the first lateral surface of the second arm portion;
a receiving socket formed in the first arm, the second lateral surface of the first arm being open at a distal end of the receiving socket and the receiving socket being closed at a proximal end opposite the open distal end, the receiving socket defining two interior lateral surfaces disposed between the open distal end and the closed proximal end; and
a cover extending a length of the receiving slot between the distal and proximal ends of the receiving slot, wherein the cover extends upwardly and laterally inwardly to cover at least a portion of the receiving slot; and
an elongated secondary cleaning implement coupled to the second lateral surface of the first arm, wherein the secondary cleaning implement is pivotable in at least two degrees of freedom relative to the first arm,
wherein the secondary cleaning tool is configured to rotate and be inserted into the receiving slot to define a stowed position in which the secondary cleaning tool is retained by the receiving slot and the protective cover and is configured to rotate out of the receiving slot into a deployed position in which the secondary cleaning tool extends outwardly from the floss assembly.
2. The oral cleaning implement of claim 1, further comprising a bendable blade extending between the main body portion and the secondary cleaning implement.
3. The oral cleaning implement of claim 2 wherein the flexible blade is sized such that the secondary cleaning implement is pivotable in a first degree of freedom when a first force is applied thereto, such that the secondary cleaning implement is pivotable in a second degree of freedom when a second force greater than the first force is applied thereto.
4. The oral cleaning implement of claim 1, wherein the protective cover includes a first portion oriented to restrict access to the receiving slot from a first direction and a second portion oriented to partially restrict access to the receiving slot from a second direction.
5. The oral cleaning tool of claim 4, wherein a first portion of the cover extends arcuately along the first arm, and a second portion of the cover is oriented perpendicular to the first portion.
6. The oral cleaning implement of claim 1, wherein the first arm and the cover are formed as a single, integrated structure.
7. The oral cleaning implement of claim 1, wherein the body portion includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side, the receiving slot extending along the first side of the body portion.
8. The oral cleaning implement according to claim 7 wherein the first arm portion comprises a front face extending between the first and second sides of the body portion, the receiving slot extending along the body portion such that a fingertip opening is defined in the front face.
9. The oral cleaning implement of claim 1, wherein the handle extends from the floss assembly and the toothpick portion extends from the handle.
10. The oral cleaning implement of claim 1, wherein the secondary cleaning implement comprises a multi-bristle cleaning portion.
11. An oral cleaning implement, characterized in that said implement comprises:
a body portion defining a longitudinal axis of the oral cleaning implement, wherein the body portion comprises:
a floss assembly having a bridge section, the floss assembly further comprising first and second arm portions extending from the bridge section and extending generally perpendicularly relative to the longitudinal axis, each arm portion having opposing upper and lower surfaces and first and second lateral surfaces extending between the upper and lower surfaces, wherein the first lateral surface of the first arm portion and the first lateral surface of the second arm portion face each other and the floss extends between the first lateral surface of the first arm portion and the first lateral surface of the second arm portion; and
a receiving slot formed in the first arm, the receiving slot defining two interior side surfaces disposed between distal and proximal ends of the receiving slot, the receiving slot at least partially covered by a protective cover extending a length of the receiving slot between the distal and proximal ends of the receiving slot and extending upwardly and laterally inwardly; and
an elongated secondary cleaning implement coupled to the second lateral surface of the first arm, wherein the secondary cleaning implement is pivotable in at least two degrees of freedom relative to the first arm,
wherein the secondary cleaning tool is configured to rotate and be inserted into the receiving slot to define a stowed position in which the secondary cleaning tool is retained by the receiving slot and the protective cover and is configured to rotate out of the receiving slot into a deployed position in which the secondary cleaning tool extends outwardly from the floss assembly.
12. The oral cleaning implement of claim 11, further comprising a bendable blade extending between the main body portion and the secondary cleaning implement.
13. The oral cleaning implement of claim 12 wherein the flexible blade is sized such that the secondary cleaning implement is pivotable in a first degree of freedom when acted upon by a first force, such that the secondary cleaning implement is pivotable in a second degree of freedom when acted upon by a second force greater than the first force.
14. The oral cleaning implement of claim 11 wherein the guard is oriented obliquely to a longitudinal axis of the body portion.
15. The oral cleaning implement of claim 11, wherein the first arm and the cover are formed as a single, integrated structure.
16. The oral cleaning implement according to claim 11 wherein the body portion comprises a first side and a second side opposite the first side, the receiving slot extending along the first side of the body portion.
17. The oral cleaning implement of claim 16, wherein the receiving socket defines a side opening on the first side of the body portion, the side opening allowing access to the receiving socket from a second direction.
18. The oral cleaning implement according to claim 16 wherein the first arm portion comprises a front face extending between the first and second sides of the body portion, the receiving slot extending along the body portion such that a fingertip opening is defined in the front face.
19. The oral cleaning implement of claim 11, wherein the body portion further comprises a handle extending from the floss assembly, and a toothpick portion extending from the handle.
20. An oral cleaning implement, characterized in that said implement comprises:
a body portion defining a longitudinal axis of the oral cleaning implement, wherein the body portion comprises:
a floss assembly having a bridge section, the floss assembly further comprising first and second arm portions extending from the bridge section and extending generally perpendicularly relative to the longitudinal axis, each arm portion having opposing upper and lower surfaces and first and second lateral surfaces extending between the upper and lower surfaces, wherein the first lateral surface of the first arm portion and the first lateral surface of the second arm portion face each other and the floss extends between the first lateral surface of the first arm portion and the first lateral surface of the second arm portion; and
a receiving slot formed in the first arm, the second lateral surface of the first arm being open at a distal end of the receiving slot and the receiving slot being closed at a proximal end opposite the open distal end, the receiving slot defining two interior lateral surfaces disposed between the open distal end and the closed proximal end, the receiving slot being at least partially covered by a protective cover that extends a length of the receiving slot between the distal and proximal ends of the receiving slot and extends upwardly and laterally inwardly to cover at least a portion of the receiving slot; and
an elongated secondary cleaning implement coupled to the second lateral surface of the first arm via a living hinge, the secondary cleaning implement pivotable relative to the first arm about the living hinge in at least two degrees of freedom,
wherein the secondary cleaning tool is configured to rotate and insert into the receiving slot to define a stowed position in which the secondary cleaning tool is retained by the receiving slot and the protective cover and is configured to rotate out of the receiving slot into a deployed position in which the secondary cleaning tool extends outwardly from the floss assembly.
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