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AssigneeSkyworks Solutions, Inc.
InventorsScott J. Smith, Guillaume Alexandre Blin, Ahmed E. Hassanien, Alexandre Augusto Shirakawa
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EnzyFloss is an innovative interdental cleaning device that integrates diagnostic and oral health functionality into a standard dental flosser. The floss string is coated with a unique combination of enzymes: amylase, protease, and lipase, long with a pH-sensitive dye and candelilla wax, enabling the detection of early oral health issues such as plaque accumulation, bacterial activity, or imbalanced oral pH. The biodegradable handle is ergonomically designed and inscribed with inspirational scripture for user encouragement. This multifunctional design advances the art by transforming flossing into a proactive oral health screening tool, unlike traditional flossers which only provide mechanical cleaning.
A dental floss device comprising a handle made from a biodegradable material, a U-shaped floss head extending from one end of the handle, and a floss string tensioned across the arms of the U-shaped floss head.
A coated dental floss string comprising a biodegradable or plant-based polymeric fiber and a surface coating that includes amylase, protease, and lipase enzymes, a pH-sensitive dye, and a natural wax selected from the group consisting of candelilla wax and carnauba wax.
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