Tongue brush with powered roller

a brush and powered roller technology, applied in the field of oral hygiene devices, can solve the problems of typical neglect, and achieve the effects of enhancing oral hygiene, convenient and comfortable use, and effective cleaning operation

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-11-27
GOLDSTEIN DANIEL
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[0004]It is an object of this invention to provide a powered appliance for enhancing oral hygiene in a manner that is easy and comfortable to use and effective in its cleaning operation. A powered handle holds an actuator, such as a motor and a drive shaft, connecting to a rotating, knobbed- or bristled-brush that is sized and suited for insertion into the oral cavity. The axis of rotation can be parallel or perpendicular to the handle, and the brush can be open or have a cover to one side or over the brush. Fluid such as water or mouth wash is advantageously provided to the area of the brushing, through the handle or through the rotating brush itself, from a refillable reservoir provided either in the handle or within the brush or brushes.

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The tongue of a person or animal is an important element of any oral hygiene maintenance program but is typically neglected.

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[0008]A tool for cleaning the tongue of a human or animal in one form has a handle 10 containing a battery as a power supply (not shown), a power switch 12, and an elongated portion 14 for extension into the mouth of that human or animal. Inside the handle is an actuator such as a motor (not shown) of any known sort that drives a shaft extending into the elongated portion 14 for driving, in this form of the invention, a pair of rollers 16 extending perpendicular to the portion 14 for engaging a surface of the tongue. A suitable worm, bevel, or other gear set, not shown, transfers the motion of the shaft to the rollers, driving them rotationally at a desired speed and with sufficient torque to gently massage and clean the surface of the tongue when the rollers are in contact with it. The switch 12 may have multiple positions to afford different rotational speeds to the rollers 16 to accommodate preferences of different users.

[0009]Each roller 16 is provided with a number of radially-...

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A tongue cleaner tool comprises a handle with an actuator therein and a rotatable roller or brush near one end of the handle that is driven by the actuator. The rotatable brush has soft protrusions, as knobs or bristles, to gently massage and clean the tongue as the brush is rotated inside a user's mouth and in contact with the surface of the tongue. The brush roller can have its axis normal to the length of the handle or parallel with it. Liquid, as water or mouthwash, is advantageously provided in a reservoir in the handle or in the roller, to be dispensed onto the tongue through the handle or via the roller directly. One or more rollers can be used, and a shield can be provided over part of each roller to direct the liquid and to protect other parts of the mouth of the user.

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[0001]I claim the benefit of priority of the disclosure in my provisional application Ser. No. 61 / 825,874, filed May 21, 2013, entitled TONGUE BRUSH WITH ROTATING HEADS.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The invention relates to oral hygiene devices for maintaining healthy teeth, gums, tongues, and mouths of humans and animals.BACKGROUND OF THE ART[0003]Most consumer-oriented dental hygiene devices and appliances are intended for cleaning teeth and massaging gums. The tongue of a person or animal is an important element of any oral hygiene maintenance program but is typically neglected. Dentists rarely advise patients to clean their tongues, but a clean tongue can contribute significantly to personal cleanliness and comfort.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0004]It is an object of this invention to provide a powered appliance for enhancing oral hygiene in a manner that is easy and comfortable to use and effective in its cleaning operation. A powered handle holds an actuator, such as a motor and a d...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A46B13/02A46B13/00A46B11/00A46B15/00
CPCA46B13/02A46B11/002A46B13/001A46B15/0075A46B15/0081
Inventor GOLDSTEIN, DANIEL
Owner GOLDSTEIN DANIEL
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