ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 13 -- United States Patent no. 12,521,215, issued on Jan. 13.

"Sensuous oral cleaner" was invented by Charles L. Urso (Waltham, Mass.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A comprehensive and sensuous oral cleaner (10A, 10B, 10C, and 10D) is disclosed to automate and modernize all necessary oral hygiene. The cleaner comprises a power driver (12, 12B, 12C, 12D) that can selectively power-drive a replaceable flosser attachment (13, 14, 15, 17), a replaceable synergistic multi-motion toothbrush attachment (29), and an anti-halitosis attachment (81). The driver also power-drives scent from fragrance sources (68, 24) in the attachments for sensuous ambiance while oral cleaning. The ...