Flosser

Abstract

A flosser includes a grip body and a holder which is connected to the grip body and has a first and a second holder arm, and with an interdental space cleaning element which is fastened on the first and second holder arm and extends between the two holder arms, wherein the flosser includes a tongue cleaner for oral hygiene which is arranged in the grip body and which is in the form of a rib-like scraper edge.

1 . A flosser comprising a grip body and a holder which is connected to the grip body and has a first and a second holder arm, and with an interdental space cleaning element which is fastened on the first and second holder arm and extends between the two holder arms, wherein the flosser comprises a tongue cleaner for oral hygiene which is arranged in the grip body and which is in the form of a rib-like scraper edge. 
     
     
         2 . A flosser according to  claim 1 , wherein the scraper edge is arranged in the end section of the grip body which is opposite to the holder. 
     
     
         3 . A flosser according to  claim 2 , wherein the scraper edge is arranged at the outermost free end of the grip body. 
     
     
         4 . A flosser according to  claim 1 , wherein the rib-like scraper edge forms a continuous cleaning edge. 
     
     
         5 . A flosser according to  claim 1 , wherein the scraper edge runs transversely to the longitudinal axis of the grip body. 
     
     
         6 . A flosser according to  claim 1 , wherein at least a section of the scraper edge runs parallel to the longitudinal axis of the grip body. 
     
     
         7 . A flosser according to  claim 1 , wherein the scraper edge extends in a direction perpendicular to a plane of the grip body. 
     
     
         8 . A flosser according to  claim 1 , wherein the rib-like scraper edge is triangular-shaped in the cross-section. 
     
     
         9 . A flosser according to  claim 1 , wherein the scraper edge is arched. 
     
     
         10 . A flosser according to  claim 1 , wherein the grip body having a first arm and a second arm enclosing an intermediate space and the first arm and second arm are connected to one another in the end section of the grip body that is remote from the holder by forming a connection area being part of the grip body. 
     
     
         11 . A flosser according to  claim 10 , wherein the scraper edge is arranged in the connection area. 
     
     
         12 . A flosser according to  claim 10 , wherein the two arm sections are connected to one another in an arched manner. 
     
     
         13 . A flosser according to  claim 1 , wherein the scraper edge is connected to the gip body via the two end sections of the scraper edge and the middle section of the scraper edge lying between the two end sections is not connected to the grip body. 
     
     
         14 . A flosser according to  claim 1 , wherein the scraper edge is led over an opening in the grip body. 
     
     
         15 . A flosser according to  claim 1 , wherein the scraper edge is led over an opening in the end section of the grip body. 
     
     
         16 . A flosser according to  claim 1 , wherein the scraper edge in cross section is formed completely of hard material. 
     
     
         17 . A flosser according to  claim 1 , wherein the scraper edge in cross section is of a hard material core and a soft material coating. 
     
     
         18 . A flosser according to  claim 1 , wherein the scraper edge is formed completely of a soft material. 
     
     
         19 . A flosser according to  claim 1 , wherein the scraper edge is a lamella. 
     
     
         20 . A flosser according to  claim 1 , wherein the scraper edge is flexible and compliant. 
     
     
         21 . A flosser according to  claim 1 , wherein the flosser further comprises a toothpick that is arranged in the grip body and that is configured to be folded out of the grip body from a passive position, where the tip of the toothpick is directed towards the holder into a functional position, where the tip of the toothpick is directed away from the holder via an integrated hinge which is arranged on an end section of the grip body that is remote from the holder. 
     
     
         22 . A flosser according to  claim 20 , wherein a first connection means is arranged on the toothpick, and a second connection means is arranged on the grip body, and the first and second connection means are designed for forming a friction connection and/or positive connection between the toothpick and the grip body, in the functional position, when the toothpick at least partially overlays the grip body. 
     
     
         23 . A flosser according to  claim 20 , wherein the grip body having a first arm and a second arm enclosing an intermediate space and the first arm and second arm are connected to one another in the end section of the grip body that is remote from the holder by forming a connection area being part of the grip body and that is arranged between the two end sections of the first and second arm and between the hinge and the free end of the grip body, and wherein the toothpick is arranged in the intermediate space in its passive position. 
     
     
         24 . A flosser according to  claim 22 , wherein the connection area in the end section of the gip body that is remote from the holder has a first side and a second side, wherein the first side lies opposite the second side and wherein the toothpick bears on the second side in its functional position. 
     
     
         25 . A flosser according to  claim 23 , wherein the second connection means is arranged on the second side of the connection area. 
     
     
         26 . A flosser according to  claim 21 , wherein the second connection means is arranged on the rear side of the scraper edge. 
     
     
         27 . A flosser according to  claim 21 , wherein one connection means comprises a recess or an opening, and the other connection means comprises a prominence, and wherein the prominence engages into the recess or into the opening with a positive fit on reaching the functional position of the toothpick.