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Infant and child gum and teeth cleaning apparatus

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-11-22
SPAGNOLO MAUREEN
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[0010] It is another object of the present invention to provide a toothbrush that facilitates the ability of a child to effectively brush his or her own teeth and gums.
[0011] The present invention teaches a novel toothbrush intended for use by children or infants. The head portion of the present invention is comprised of bristles that completely surround the head portion of the toothbrush. The placement of bristles in multiple directions within the head portion ensures that the bristles contact a child's teeth when positioned in the targeted area of the child's mouth and brushed. The brush handle may comprise rubberized elements to enhance the user's grip of the apparatus.

Problems solved by technology

Such prior art devices are unsatisfactory for both adults and children to use for differing reasons.
Prior art devices are unsatisfactory for children because children often do not have the dexterity to effectively use such toothbrushes.
The brush portions of prior art children's toothbrushes are too small for children to easily control.
As a result, children may not actually be contacting the bristles of the toothbrush with his / her teeth when attempting to brush.

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[0015]FIG. 1 depicts a longitudinal, planar view of the present invention. The brush 10 comprises of an elongated handle 1, a neck portion 2, a head portion 3, and a plurality of bristles 4 surrounding the head portion. The head portion of the brush may possess a cylindrical configuration, with the bristles placed along the circumference of the cylinder. Alternatively, the head portion may possess a triangular or quadrilateral configuration.

[0016] The placement of bristles surrounding the head portion allows the user ease in contacting a child's teeth and gums with the bristles. Children need only to place the head portion in the general area of the mouth and the bristles are likely to come in contact with teeth and gums.

[0017] Similarly, a parent is able to contact a child's teeth from various angles and positions, because bristles surround the head portion. Teeth are likely to come in contact with bristles regardless of the position of the handle. Minimal cooperation is needed f...

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a gum and teeth cleaning apparatus intended for use by an infant or young child. Specifically, said apparatus comprises an elongated handle portion, a neck portion, and head portion. Said head portion further comprises a plurality of bristles positioned in multiple directions surrounding the head portion.

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BACKGROUND OF INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of Invention [0002] The present invention relates to an apparatus for cleaning an infant or child's teeth and / or gums. [0003] 2. Summary of Invention [0004] The present invention is a toothbrush intended to facilitate in the teeth and / or gum cleaning of an infant or young child. [0005] It is widely recognized by dental professionals and pediatricians that brushing a child's teeth early in life is important in maintaining dental hygiene and forming good habits. While most children do not visit a dentist until their third year, some form of dental hygiene is encouraged well before that. [0006] Prior art toothbrushes for children tend to closely resemble adult toothbrushes, only on a smaller scale, and incorporate whimsical decorative elements intended to attract children. Such prior art devices typically include a head portion, comprising soft bristles on one side of the head portion and a flat, plastic surface, on the other side of the head por...

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IPC IPC(8): A46B9/04
CPCA46B5/02A46B2200/1066A46B9/026A46B5/023
Inventor SPAGNOLO, MAUREEN
Owner SPAGNOLO MAUREEN
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