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Mouth brush

a brush and mouth technology, applied in the field of mouth brushes, can solve the problems that no prior art discloses another purpose for tooth brushes, and achieve the effects of increasing the grip of the user, avoiding tissue layer exfoliation, and sufficient softness

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-03-30
ARCHTEK
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[0012] Soft rubber nubs are also mounted on that first end and extend perpendicularly from the axis in all other directions from the first orientation. These nubs are sufficiently soft to avoid exfoliation of tissue layers in the mouth. A preferred second material is also formed on the frame as a handle portion. The handle portion may be a soft mate

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None of the prior art discloses another purpose for tooth brushes, which is to gently massage the soft vital oral tissue including the tongue, cheeks, and gums of the user while the user is brushing his or her teeth in a normal fashion.

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[0021] The present invention is a mouth brush 10 generally, shown as a hand held toothbrush and mouth brush in FIGS. 1A-C and as an attachment to an electric toothbrush in FIGS. 2A-C. The mouth brush has a hard frame having a first end 11 and a second end 13, defining a longitudinal axis 15. The frame is hard enough that it holds its shape when used as a brush, and is preferably made from a hard plastic that is suitably safe for use in a person's mouth. Polypropylene is most preferred, but any material normally used now or in the future for toothbrushes may be used.

[0022] Bristles 17 are mounted on the second end 13 and extend up from the axis 15 to define a first orientation generally perpendicular to the axis. It is understood that generally perpendicular is meant to define the typical orientation of bristles on a toothbrush and includes other angled alignments of bristles to handle, including fancy designs.

[0023] Soft nubs 19 are also mounted on the first end 11 of the frame an...

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Abstract

A mouth brush having a frame with first and second ends defining a longitudinal axis and formed from a solid material such as hard plastic. Conventional tooth brush bristles are mounted on the first end of the frame and extend down to define a first orientation perpendicular to the axis. Soft rubber nubs are mounted on the first end and extend perpendicularly from the axis in all other directions from the first orientation. These nubs are sufficiently soft to gently massage all oral tissue without changing one's toothbrushing routine. The device minimizes exfoliation of tissue layers in the mouth. A second material is also formed on the frame as a handle portion. The handle portion may be a soft material such as soft rubber so as to increase the user's grip when wet with water.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to a brush for use with tooth paste. More particularly, the present invention relates a mouth brush that massages portions of the mouth during use of the device as a tooth brush. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Tooth brushes have been part of the normal routine of people for a long, long time. The dental industry, including dentists, oral hygienists, tooth brush and tooth paste manufacturers, and many others have successfully encouraged the use of a tooth brush on a regular schedule as part of normal life routines. [0003] A variety of designs have been proposed for tooth brushes, some having simple, straightforward configurations and others having designs, artistic flairs and the like. U.S. Pat. No. 1,125,532 is one example of a conventional tooth brush. [0004] In addition, some tooth brushes have other components that attempt to accomplish additional functions. U.S. Pat. No. 5,119,522 teaches that braces can be cleaned ...

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IPC IPC(8): A46B9/04
CPCA46B15/0002A46B2200/1066A46B15/0032
Inventor JACOBS, SCOTT
Owner ARCHTEK
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