toothbrush

Abstract

A toothbrush having a scraper at a first end of the toothbrush and a brush head at a second end of the toothbrush. The toothbrush further has a handle extending between the scraper and the brush head. The toothbrush further includes a first plurality of bristles extending outwardly from a top of the brush head and a second plurality of bristles extending outwardly from a bottom of the brush head. The toothbrush further includes a first plurality of bumps extending outwardly from a first side of the brush head and a second plurality of bumps extending outwardly from a second side of the brush head. The toothbrush is form from a core and an overmold which are engaged with one another.

Description

REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 63 / 747,177, filed on Jan. 20, 2025; the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] This disclosure is directed generally to dental products. More particularly, this disclosure is directed to a manual toothbrush with a brush head and a scraper.BACKGROUND ART

[0003] Dental care and hygiene is an essential part of overall health. Routine dental car and hygiene is crucial for prevention of dental diseases. Dental care and hygiene important for individuals who wear dentures or other forms of artificial teeth. Cleaning dentures is crucial for several reasons to maintain oral health and the longevity of the dentures themselves.

[0004] Similar to natural teeth, dentures are prone to accumulation of plaque, bacteria and food particles which can lead to bad breath, infections, or gum irritation. Food products and bacteria trapped between the denture and gums can cause irritation, inflammation, or gum disease. Regular cleaning of dentures and gums is important to prevent oral infections and to ensure proper fit of the dentures. Additionally, regular cleaning of dentures helps extend the lifespan of the dentures and maintain the natural appearance of dentures by removing stains or other particles that may be stuck on the dentures.

[0005] While nightly cleaning is important to maintain overall health and the dentures quality, it is important to clean regularly throughout the day to remove any food particles or debris. Conventional denture toothbrushes lack the practicability of providing a convenient brush for on the go. Additionally, conventional denture toothbrushes lack the features necessary to provide cleaning to not only the dentures but to the individuals mouth, specifically the gums.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0006] A toothbrush having a scraper at a first end of the toothbrush and a brush head at a second end of the toothbrush. The toothbrush further has a handle extending between the scraper and the brush head. The toothbrush further includes a first plurality of bristles extending outwardly from a top of the toothbrush and a second plurality of bristles extending outwardly from a bottom of the toothbrush.

[0007] Specifically, this disclosure is directed to a manual toothbrush for use with dentures that includes a brush head disposed on a first end of the toothbrush and a scraper disposed on a second end of the toothbrush opposite the brush head and a handle disposed between the brush head and the scraper.

[0008] In one aspect, an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may provide a toothbrush with a scraper disposed near a first end of the toothbrush and a brush head disposed near a second end of the toothbrush. The toothbrush may further have a handle extending between the scraper and the brush head. The toothbrush may even further have a first plurality of bristles extending outwardly from a top of the brush head and a second plurality of bristles extending outwardly from a bottom of the brush head.

[0009] In one aspect, an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may provide a toothbrush including a scraper disposed near a first end of the toothbrush; a brush head disposed near a second end of the toothbrush; a handle extending between the scraper and the brush head; a first plurality of bristles extending outwardly from a top of the brush head; and a second plurality of bristles extending outwardly from a bottom of the brush head.

[0010] In another aspect, an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may provide wherein the first plurality of bristles includes at least three rows of bristles extending between a left side and a right side of the brush head; wherein each of the first plurality of bristles defines a height; wherein the height of each of the first plurality of bristles vary along the at least three rows of bristles; and wherein a top of each of the first plurality of bristles forms a first curve along the at least three rows of bristles. In another aspect, an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may provide wherein the first curve is convex. In another aspect, an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may provide wherein the first plurality of bristles includes a plurality of columns of bristles extending between a first end and a second end of the brush head; wherein each of the first plurality of bristles defines a height; wherein the height of each of the first plurality of bristles vary along the plurality of columns of bristles; and wherein a top of each of the first plurality of bristles forms a second curve along the plurality of columns of bristles. In another aspect, an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may provide wherein the second curve is convex. In another aspect, an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may provide wherein the second plurality of bristles includes at least three rows of bristles extending between a left side and a right side of the brush head; wherein each of the second plurality of bristles defines a height; wherein the height of each of the second plurality of bristles vary along the at least three rows of bristles; and wherein a top of each of the second plurality of bristles forms a third curve along the at least three rows of bristles. In another aspect, an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may provide wherein the third curve is concave. In another aspect, an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may provide wherein the second plurality of bristles includes a plurality of columns of bristles extending between a first end and a second end of the brush head; wherein each of the second plurality of bristles defines a height; wherein the height of each of the second plurality of bristles vary along the plurality of columns of bristles; and wherein a top of each of the second plurality of bristles forms a fourth curve along the plurality of columns of bristles. In another aspect, an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may provide wherein the fourth curve is concave. In another aspect, an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may provide a first plurality of bumps extending outwardly from a first side of the brush head; and a second plurality of bumps extending outwardly from a second side of the brush head. In another aspect, an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may provide wherein the first plurality of bumps and the second plurality of bumps are arranged at an angle relative to the bottom of the brush head. In another aspect, an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may provide wherein the first plurality of bumps and the second plurality of bumps are auxiliary scrapers. In another aspect, an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may provide wherein the first plurality of bumps and the second plurality of bumps are made of rubber-like elastomer material. In another aspect, an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may provide wherein the scraper includes a first end at the first end of the toothbrush; a second end opposite the first end and continuous with the handle; wherein a distance between a top and a bottom of the scraper increases from the first end to the second end of the scraper. In another aspect, an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may provide wherein the first end of the scraper defines a tip. In another aspect, an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may provide wherein the scraper is curved and a first side and a second side of the scraper comprises at least one curve to provide various scraping angles for a user. In another aspect, an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may provide wherein the toothbrush is formed from a core and overmold engaged with one another. In another aspect, an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may provide wherein the core is formed from a hard plastic material and the overmold is formed from a rubber-like elastomer material.

[0011] In one aspect, an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may provide a method of using a toothbrush, includes providing a scraper disposed along a first end of the toothbrush; providing a brush head disposed along a second end of the toothbrush; extending a handle between the scraper and the brush head; grasping the handle; scraping a debris from a denture via scraper; and brushing the denture and a mouth via the brush head.

[0012] In another aspect, an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may provide utilizing a plurality of bumps defined on the brush head to massage the mouth.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] One or more exemplary embodiment(s) of the present disclosure is set forth in the following description, is shown in the drawings and is particularly and distinctly pointed out and set forth in the appended claims. The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate various example configurations and methods, and other example embodiments of various aspects of the invention. It will be appreciated that the illustrated element boundaries (e.g., boxes, groups of boxes, or other shapes) in the figures represent one example of the boundaries. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that in some examples one element may be designed as multiple elements or that multiple elements may be designed as one element. In some examples, an element shown as an internal component of another element may be implemented as an external component and vice versa. Furthermore, elements may not be drawn to scale.

[0014] FIG. 1 is a top isometric view of a toothbrush in accordance with the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 2 is first side elevation view of the toothbrush.

[0016] FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the toothbrush.

[0017] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the toothbrush taken along line 4-4 in FIG. 3.

[0018] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the toothbrush taken along line 5-5 in FIG. 3.

[0019] FIG. 6 is a top isometric view of a core or body of the toothbrush.

[0020] FIG. 7 is a first side elevation view of the core of the toothbrush.

[0021] FIG. 8 is a top plan view of the core of the toothbrush.

[0022] FIG. 9 is a top isometric view of an overmold of the toothbrush.

[0023] FIG. 10 is a first side elevation view of the overmold of the toothbrush.

[0024] FIG. 11 is a top plan view of the core of the toothbrush.

[0025] FIG. 12 is an operational view of a user utilizing a scraper of the toothbrush.

[0026] FIG. 13 is an operational view of the user utilizing a brush head of the toothbrush.

[0027] Similar numbers refer to similar parts throughout the drawings.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] FIG. 1 shows a toothbrush, generally indicated at 10 in accordance with the present disclosure. Toothbrush 10 includes a top 10A and a bottom 10B opposite one another and defining a topmost and a bottommost limit of the toothbrush 10, respectively. Toothbrush 10 further includes a first end 10C and a second end 10D opposite one another and defining a frontmost and a rearmost limit of the toothbrush 10, respectively. Toothbrush 10 further includes a first side 10E and a second side 10F opposite one another. Referring now to FIGS. 2 and 3, toothbrush 10 further defines an imaginary axis “Z” which extending from first end 10C to second end 10D of toothbrush 10. Toothbrush 10 is symmetrical about a midline “ML” running through imaginary axis “Z”. First end 10C and second end 10D are located a first length “L1” from one another. Top 10A and bottom 10B are located a first height “H1” from one another. First side 10E and second side 10F are located a first width “W1” from one another.

[0029] In one embodiment, first length “L1” is between 90-140 mm. More specifically, first length “L1” is between 100-126 mm. Most specifically, first length “L1” is about 113 mm. In one embodiment, first height “H1” is between 5-20 mm. More specifically, first height “H1” is between 8-16 mm. Most specifically, first height “H1” is about 12 mm. In one embodiment, first width “W1” is between 10-26 mm. More specifically, first width “W1” is between 15-25 mm. Most specifically, first width “W1” is about 19.6 mm.

[0030] Prior to detailing the features and components of the toothbrush 10, it is to be understood that at least some components of the toothbrush 10 may be a unibody that is integrally extruded, molded, printed, or additively manufactured, removably machined, or formed as a unitary, monolithic member substantially fabricated from a semi-rigid, manmade, material. In one example, polymers alloys, such as high density, medium density, or low density polymers, may form a substantial majority of the components or elements used to fabricate the tool body and the various components integrally formed, molded, or extruded therewith. The body of the toothbrush 10 should withstand typical tooth brushing or denture brushing forces from an operator pressing the toothbrush against a tooth (either natural or manmade). While it is contemplated that the toothbrush 10 and its components described herein are uniformly and integrally extruded, molded, or formed, it is entirely possible that the components of the toothbrush body be formed separately from alternative materials as one having routine skill in the art would understand. Furthermore, while the components of the tool body are discussed below individually, it is to be clearly understood that the components and their corresponding reference elements of the toothbrush body are portions, regions, or surfaces of the body and all form a respective element or component of the toothbrush. Thus, while the components may be discussed individually and identified relative to other elements or components of the toothbrush, in this exemplary embodiment, there is a toothbrush body having the below described portions, regions, or surfaces, to which bristles are attached.

[0031] Referring now to FIGS. 1-3, toothbrush 10 includes a scraper 12, a brush head 14, and a handle 16. Scraper 12 extends outwardly to define the first end 10C of toothbrush 10 and brush head 14 extends inwardly from second end 10D of toothbrush 10. Handle 16 extends between scraper 12 and brush head 14.

[0032] Scraper 12 generally includes three regions, a first region 18 extending inwardly from first end 10C of toothbrush 10, a second region 20 extending inwardly from first region 18, and a third region 22 extending between second region 20 and handle 16.

[0033] First region 18 includes a top 18A and a bottom 18B which are opposed to one another. Top 18A and bottom 18B meet along an edge or a first end 18C which comprises the first end 10C of toothbrush 10. In one particular embodiment, the edge where top 18A and bottom 18B meet is parabolically shaped. The first end 18C, as illustrated in the attached figures, in convex in shape. The first end 18C defines a tip. First region 18 has a second end 18D which is contiguous with and transitions into second region 20.

[0034] Second region 20 of scraper 12 extends between second end 18D of first region 18 and third region 22. Second region 20 has a top 20A and a bottom 20B which are opposed to one another, a first end 20C and a second end 20D which are opposed to one another, and a first side 20E and second side 20F which are opposed to one another. First side 20E and second side 20F are both generally curved. First side 20E and second side 20F as illustrated in the attached figures, are concave in shape. More particularly, first side 20E and second side 20F form symmetric but mirrored opposing parabolic curves.

[0035] Top 20A and bottom 20B are contiguous with top 18A and bottom 18B of first region 18 respectively. First end 20C is contiguous with second end 18D of first region 18. First side 20E and second side 20F are contiguous with first side 18E and second side 18F of first region 18 respectively. A first bend is formed between the first region 18 and the second region 20. The first bend extends along the second end 18D of first region 18 and a first end 20C of second region 20. The first bend is convex when viewed first end the first side.

[0036] As indicated earlier herein, scraper 12 further includes third region 22. Third region 22 extending between second end 20D of second region 20 and handle 16. Third region 22 has a top 22A and a bottom 22B which are opposed to one another, a first end 22C and a second end 22D which are opposed to one another, and a first side 22E and second side 22F which are opposed to one another. First side 22E and second side 22F are both generally curved. First side 22E and second side 22F as illustrated in the attached figures, are concave in shape. The concavely curved edges of first side 22E and second side 22F have a radius of curvature that is less than the radius of curvature of the edges defining first side 20E and second side 20F in second section 20.

[0037] Top 22A and bottom 22B are contiguous with top 20A and bottom 20B of second region 20 respectively. First end 22C is contiguous with second end 20D of second region 20. First side 22E and second side 22F are contiguous with first side 20E and second side 20F of second region 20 respectively. A second bend is formed between the second region 20 and the third region 22. The second bend extends along the second end 20D of second region 20 and a first end 22C of third region 22. The first bend is convex when viewed first end the first side.

[0038] Tops 18A, 20A, 22A of the first, second, and third regions 18, 20, 22 together form a top 12A of scraper 12. Bottom 18B, 20B, 22B of the first, second, and third regions 18, 20, 22 together form a bottom 12B of scraper 12. The edge 18C of first region 18 forms the first end 12C of scraper 12. The second end 22D of third region 22 forms the second end 12D of scraper 12. The first sides 18E, 20E, 22E of the first, second, and third regions 18, 20, 22 together form a first side 12E of scraper 12. The second sides 18F, 20F, 22F of the first, second, and third regions 18, 20, 22 together form a second side 12F of scraper 12.

[0039] As best seen in FIG. 3, the distance between top 12A and bottom 12B of scraper 12 increases as you move along from first end 12C towards second end 12D so as the distance between top 12A and bottom 12B is smaller near the first end 12C and larger near the second end 12D. This arrangement allows for a user to utilize scraper 12 to remove debris that has built up on their dentures.

[0040] It will be understood that in an exemplary embodiment, scraper 12 may be made of a combination of two different plastics, a first hard plastic material along an interior of the scraper 12 and a second rubber-like elastomer material along an exterior of the scraper 12. The hard plastic allows for flexibility of scraper 12. The hard plastic material may have a semi-crystalline structure which allows for the material to stretch when under stress. The hard plastic material may have polymer chains that are able to slide over each other when under stress to allows for the material to stretch or deform without breaking. Additionally, the hard plastic material may have a low glass transition temperature so that under normal operational temperatures the material is flexible and can bend or flex without breaking. Lastly, the hard plastic material may be a elastomeric material that allows for the polymer chains to deform under stress and then recover to their original configurations once the stress is removed. The second rubber-like elastomer material allows for additionally flexibility of scraper 12 during use. The rubber-like elastomer material may be made a block copolymer structing and include a soft (polyether or polyester) and hard (diisocyanate) segments while allows for the rubber-like elastomer material to stretch and deform. The rubber-like elastomer material may be made from flexible, amorphous materials like polyether or polyester which are not organized in a rigid structure and therefore allows for more freedom of movement. The rubber-like elastomer material can return to its original shape after being stretched and deformed. The rubber-like elastomer material may be a thermoplastic and therefore can be heated to be molded or processed into various shapes and maintain its ability to flex and recover after being deformed. The rubber-like elastomer material may have a degree of cross-linking between the soft and hard segments and thereby allows the soft segments to move relative to one another while under stress, these molecular interactions, however, are not as rigid as those in thermosetting polymers, which adds to the material's flexibility.

[0041] In one embodiment, a distance between top 12A and bottom 12B at the first end 12C is equal to about 0.14 mm and a distance between top 12A and bottom 12B at the second end 12D is equal to about 7 mm.

[0042] Scraper 12 is slightly curved and the first side 12E and second side 12F include concave and / or convex curves to provide various scraping angle for a user. The arrangement of scraper 12 and specifically the arrangement of first side 12E and second side 12F enable the user to adjust an approach to cleaning to ensure effective removal of unwanted plaque, unwanted adhesive, or other unwanted particles.

[0043] Referring still to FIGS. 1-3, brush head 14 includes a top 14A and a bottom 14B opposite one another. Brush head 14 further includes a first end 14C and a second end 14D opposed to one another. First end 14C is contiguous with handle 16. Second end 14D is disposed at second end 10D of toothbrush 10. Brush head 14 further includes a first side 14E and a second side 14F opposite one another.

[0044] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 4-5, brush head 14 of toothbrush 10 defines a first plurality of cavities or depressions 24 extending inwardly from top 14A of brush head 14 toward bottom 14B for a distance. Toothbrush 10 further includes a first plurality of bristles 26 configured to be received within the first plurality of cavities 24 and extend outwardly from the top 14A of brush head 14. Each of the first plurality of bristles 26 may include a set of bristles that are receivable within each of the first plurality of cavities 24.

[0045] The first plurality of bristles 26 generally includes at least three rows of bristles extending between the first side 14E and the second side 14F of the brush head 14 and a plurality of columns of bristles extending between the first end 14C and the second end 14D of the brush head. Each of the first plurality of bristles 26 extends from a top 26A to a bottom 26B (FIG. 4) where the top 26A defines the topmost limit of each of the bristles of the first plurality of bristles 26. Each of the first plurality of bristles 26 define a height measured from the top 26A to the bottom 26B. The height of each of the first plurality of bristles 26 varies along the at least three rows of bristles such that the top 26A define a first curve “C1” (FIG. 5). The first curve “C1” formed by the top 26A of first plurality of bristles 26 along the at least three rows is convex when viewing the toothbrush 10 from the second end as in FIG. 5.

[0046] In one embodiment, a radius defined by the first curve “C1” is between 4-8 mm. More specifically, the radius defined by the first curve “C1” is between 5-7 mm. Most specifically, the radius defined by the first curve “C1” is about 6.25 mm.

[0047] Referring still to FIGS. 2 and 4-5, the height of each of the first plurality of bristles 26 also varies along the plurality of columns of bristles such that the top 26A define a second curve “C2” (FIG. 4). The second curve “C2” formed by the top 26A of first plurality of bristles 26 along the plurality of columns of bristles is convex when viewing the toothbrush 10 from the first side as in FIG. 2.

[0048] In one embodiment, a radius defined by the second curve “C2” is between 10-40 mm. More specifically, the radius defined by the second curve “C2” is between 20-26 mm. Most specifically, the radius defined by the second curve “C2” is about 24.63 mm.

[0049] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 4-5, brush head 14 of scraper defines a second plurality of cavities or depressions 28 extending inwardly from bottom 14B of brush head 14 toward top 14A for a distance. Toothbrush 10 further includes a second plurality of bristles 30 configured to be received within the second plurality of cavities 28 and extend outwardly from the bottom 14B of brush head 14. Each of the second plurality of bristles 30 may include a set of bristles that are receivable within each of the second plurality of cavities 28.

[0050] The second plurality of bristles 30 generally includes at least three rows of bristles extending between the first side 14E and the second side 14F of the brush head 14 and a plurality of columns of bristles extending between the first end 14C and the second end 14D of the brush head. Each of the second plurality of bristles 30 extends from a top 30A to a bottom 30B (FIG. 4) where the bottom 30B defines the bottommost limit of each of the bristles of the second plurality of bristles 30. Each of the second plurality of bristles 30 define a height measured from the top 30A to the bottom 30B. The height of each of the second plurality of bristles 30 varies along the at least three rows of bristles such that the bottom 30B define a third curve “C3” (FIG. 5). The third curve “C3” formed by bottom 30B of second plurality of bristles 30 along the at least three rows is concave when viewing the toothbrush 10 from the second end as in FIG. 5.

[0051] In one embodiment, a radius defined by the third curve “C3” is between 4-8 mm. More specifically, the radius defined by the third curve “C3” is between 5-7 mm. Most specifically, the radius defined by the third curve “C3” is about 6.25 mm.

[0052] Referring still to FIGS. 2 and 4-5, the height of each of the second plurality of bristles 30 also varies along the plurality of columns of bristles such that the bottom 30B define a fourth curve “C4” (FIG. 4). The fourth curve “C4” formed by the bottom 30B of second plurality of bristles 30 along the plurality of columns of bristles is concave when viewing the toothbrush 10 from the first side as in FIG. 2.

[0053] In one embodiment, a radius defined by the fourth curve “C4” is between 10-40 mm. More specifically, the radius defined by the fourth curve “C4” is between 20-26 mm. Most specifically, the radius defined by the fourth curve “C4” is about 24.63 mm.

[0054] The first plurality of bristles 26 and the second plurality of bristles 30 are of a concave or a convex configuration to provide multiple angles to the user to facilitate through cleaning while enhancing reaching and coverage during the use of toothbrush 10. The first plurality of bristles 26 are of a design to follow the natural contour of a roof of a mouth to engage the user to removed unwanted plaque, unwanted adhesive, or other unwanted particles along a silhouette of the roof of the mouth with each and precision. The second plurality of bristles 30 are designed to align with curves of teeth within the mouth to allow for the second plurality of bristles 30 to reach into spaces between the teeth for through removal of unwanted plaque, unwanted adhesive, or other unwanted particles. It will be understood that the first plurality of bristles 26 or the second plurality of bristles 30 may be used on teeth, the user's mouth such as gums, dentures, or any other areas of that are in need of oral hygiene.

[0055] Referring to FIGS. 1-3, brush head 14 further includes a first plurality of projections, protrusions or bumps 32 extending outwardly from the first side 14E of brush head 14 and a second plurality of bumps 34 extending outwardly form the second side 14F of brush head 14. First plurality of bumps 32 and second plurality of bumps 34 are identical to one another expect for their orientations. It will therefore be understood that the following description of first plurality of bumps 32 will equally apply to second plurality of bumps 34.

[0056] Each bump in the first plurality of bumps 32 includes a top 32A and a bottom 32B opposite one another, a first end 32C and a second end 32D opposite one, and a first side 32E and a second side 32F opposite one another. Second side 32F of each of the plurality of first bumps 32 is contiguous with first side 14E of brush head 14. Each of the plurality of first bumps 32 are arranged at an angle relative to the bottom 14B of the brush head 14.

[0057] Each of the first plurality of bumps 32 are of a second height “H2” (FIG. 2) defined by the distance between top 32A and bottom 32B. Each of the first plurality of bumps 32 are of a second length “L2” (FIG. 2) defined by the distance between first end 32C and second end 32D. Each of the first plurality of bumps 32 extend outwardly from the first side 14E of the brush head 14 for a second width “W2” (FIG. 3). Each of the first plurality of bumps 32 are spaced a distance “D” (FIG. 2) apart from one another.

[0058] In one embodiment, second height “H2” is between 1-7 mm. More specifically, second height “H2” is between 2-5 mm. Most specifically, second height “H2” is about 3.62 mm. In one embodiment, second length “L2” is between 0.5-1.5 mm. More specifically, second length “L2” is between 0.75-1.25 mm. Most specifically, second length “L2” is about 1 mm. In one embodiment, second width “W2” is between 0.5-5 mm. More specifically, second width “W2” is between 1.5-3 mm. Most specifically, second width “W2” is about 2.3 mm. In one embodiment, distance “D” is between 0.5-5 mm. More specifically, distance “D” is between 1-3 mm. Most specifically, distance “D” is about 1.41 mm.

[0059] The first plurality of bumps 32 and the second plurality of bumps 34 can function as an auxiliary scraper or as a gentle massagers for gums to enhance the use of toothbrush 10 while providing additional comfort to the user.

[0060] In one embodiment, the first plurality of bumps 32 and the second plurality of bumps 34 may be made of thermoplastic polyurethane.

[0061] Handle 16 generally includes two portions, a first portion 36 extending inwardly from second end 12D of scraper 12 and a second portion 38 extending between first portion 36 and the first end 14C of brush head 14.

[0062] First portion 36 of handle 16 extends between second end 12D of scraper and second portion 38. Specifically, first portion 36 extends between second end 22D of third region 22 and second portion 38. First portion 36 includes a top 36A and a bottom 36B which are opposed to one another. First portion 36 further includes a first end 36C and a second end 36D which are opposed to one another and a first side 36E and a second side 36F which are opposed to one another. First end 36C and second end 36D are both generally curved.

[0063] In one specific embodiment, a curve defined by first end 36C has a radius of about 98 mm and a curve defined by second end 36D has a radius of about 92 mm.

[0064] Top 36A and bottom 36B are contiguous with top 12A and bottom 12B of scraper 12. First end 36C is contiguous with second end 12D of scraper 12. Specifically, first end 36C is contiguous with second end 22D of third region 22 of scraper 12. First side 36E and second side 36F are contiguous with first side 12E and second side 12F of scraper 12 respectively.

[0065] Second portion 38 of handle 16 extends between second end 36D of first portion 36 and first end 14C of brush head 14. Second portion 38 has a top 38A and a bottom 38B which are opposed to one another, a first end 38C and a second end 38D which are opposed to one another, and a first side 38E and a second side 38F which are opposed to one another. First end 38C and second end 38D are both generally curved.

[0066] In one specific embodiment, a curve defined by first end 38C has a radius of about 92 mm and a curve defined by second end 38D has a radius of about 98 mm.

[0067] Top 38A and bottom 38B are contiguous with top 36A and bottom 36B of first portion 36 respectively. First end 38C is contiguous with second end 36D of first portion 36. First side 38E and second side 38F are contiguous with first side 36E and second side 36F of first portion 36 respectively.

[0068] Top 38A and bottom 38B are contiguous with top 14A and bottom 14B of brush head 14 respectively. Second end 38D is contiguous with first end 14C of brush head 14. First side 38E and second side 38F are contiguous with first side 14E and second side 14F of brush head 14 respectively.

[0069] Top 36A of first portion 36 and top 38A of second portion 38 together form a top 16A of handle 16. Bottom 36B of first portion 36 and bottom 38B of second portion 38 together form a bottom 14B of handle 16. First end 36C of first portion 36 forms a first end 16C of handle 16. Second end 38D of second portion 38 form a second end 16D of handle 16. First side 36E of first portion 36 and first side 38E of second portion 38 together form a first side 16E of handle 16. Second side 36F of first portion 36 and second side 38F of second portion 38 together form a second side 16F of handle 16.

[0070] Top 12A of scraper 12, top 14A of brush head 14, and top 16A of handle 16 are continuous with one another. Bottom 12B of scraper 12, bottom 14B of brush head 14, and bottom 16B of handle 16 are continuous with one another. First end 16C of handle 16 and second end 12D of scraper 12 are contiguous with one another. Specifically, first end 16C of handle 16 and second end 22D of third region 22 of scraper 12 are contiguous with one another. Second end 16D of handle 16 is contiguous with first end 14C of brush head 14. First side 12E of scraper 12, first side 14E of brush head 14, first side 16E of handle 16 are continuous with one another. Similarly, second side 12F of scraper, second side 14F of brush head 14, and second side 16F of brush head 16 are continuous with one another.

[0071] The connection between scraper 12, brush head 14, and handle 16 is such that scraper 12, handle 16, and brush head 14 are integral with one another.

[0072] It will be understood that toothbrush 10 is of a compact design to allow for the user to have convenient and portable toothbrush that allows for quick and on-the-go cleaning.

[0073] As best seen in FIG. 4, it will be understood that one exemplary embodiment toothbrush 10 may be generally formed from two components, a core shown in FIGS. 6-8 and generally indicated as 110 and an overmold shown in FIGS. 9-11 and generally indicated as 210. Core 110 and overmold 210 are integrally engaged or permanently secured with one another where core 110 is disposed within overmold 210. It will therefore be understood that the following individual descriptions of core 110 and overmold 210 are exemplary in nature and toothbrush 10 may alternatively be made of a singular component or any number of components.

[0074] The general purpose of having the core 110 and the overmold 210 allow for separate material types to be used for each part. In one specific embodiment, core 110 is made of a hard plastic material such as a thermoplastic material. Specifically, core 110 is made of polypropylene. In such specific embodiment, overmold 210 is made of a rubber-like elastomer material. Specifically, overmold 210 is made of thermoplastic polyurethane. The combination of the materials of core 110 and overmold 210 allow for toothbrush 10 as a whole to retain a rigid structure with the hard plastic core 110 while allowing for a level of flexibility in the toothbrush with the rubber-like elastomer material overmold 210.

[0075] Referring to FIGS. 6-8, core 110 includes a top 110A and a bottom 110B opposite one another and defining a topmost and a bottommost limit of the core 110. Core 110 further includes a first end 110C and a second end 110D opposite one another and defining a frontmost and a rearmost limit of the core 110. Core 110 further includes a first side 110E and a second side 110F opposite one another. First end 110C and second end 110D are located a third length “L3” from one another. Top 110A and bottom 110B are located a third height “H3” from one another. First side 110E and second side 110F are located a third width “W3” from one another.

[0076] It will be understood that third length “L3” is marginally smaller than first length “L1” of toothbrush 10, third height “H3” is marginally smaller than first height “H1” of toothbrush 10, and third width “W3” is marginally smaller than first width “W1” of toothbrush 10 to allow for core 110 to be disposed within overmold 210.

[0077] In one embodiment, third length “L3” is between 80-126 mm. More specifically, third length “L3” is between 90-120 mm. Most specifically, third length “L3” is about 104.7 mm. In one embodiment, third height “H3” is between 4-19 mm. More specifically, third height “H3” is between 7-15 mm. Most specifically, third height “H3” is about 11 mm. In one embodiment, third width “W3” is between 5-25 mm. More specifically, third width “W3” is between 10-20 mm. Most specifically, third width “W3” is about 14.05 mm.

[0078] Core 110 generally includes a scraper 112, a brush head 114, and a handle 116 integrally engaged or fixedly secured with one another. Scraper 112 is identical in configuration and function to scraper 12 of toothbrush 10. Handle 116 is identical in configuration and function to handle 16 of toothbrush 10.

[0079] Brush head 114 includes a top 114A and a bottom 114B opposite one another. Brush head 114 further includes a first end 114C and a second end 114D opposed to one another. First end 114C is contiguous with handle 116. Second end 114D is disposed at second end 110D of core 110. Brush head 114 further includes a first side 114E and a second side 114F opposite one another.

[0080] It will be understood that brush head 114 of core 110 defines the first plurality of cavities 24 extending inwardly from top 114A of brush head 114 toward bottom 114B for a distance. It will also be understood that brush head 114 of core 110 defines the defines the second plurality of cavities 28 extending inwardly from bottom 114B of brush head 114 toward top 14A for a distance.

[0081] Referring to FIGS. 9-11, overmold 210 includes a top 210A and a bottom 210B opposite one another and defining a topmost and a bottommost limit of the overmold 210. Overmold 210 further includes a first end 210C and a second end 210D opposite one another and defining a frontmost and a rearmost limit of the overmold 210. Overmold 210 further includes a first side 210E and a second side 210F opposite one another. First end 210C and second end 210D are located a fourth length “L4” from one another. Top 210A and bottom 210B are located a fourth height “H4” from one another. First side 210E and second side 210F are located a fourth width “W4” from one another.

[0082] It will be understood that fourth length “L4” of overmold 210 is equal to first length “L1” of toothbrush 10, fourth height “H2” of overmold 210 is equal to first height “H1” of toothbrush 10, and fourth width “W4” of overmold 210 is equal to first width “W1” of toothbrush 10.

[0083] Overmold 210 generally includes a scraper 212, a brush head 214, and a handle 216 integrally engaged with one another. Scraper 112 of core 110 and scraper 212 of overmold 210 together form scraper 12 of toothbrush 10. Handle 116 of core 110 and handle 216 of overmold 210 together form handle 16 of toothbrush 10. Brush head 214 includes a top 214A and a bottom 214B opposite one another. Brush head 214 further includes a first end 214C and a second end 214D opposed to one another. First end 214C is contiguous with handle 216. Second end 214D is disposed at second end 210D of overmold 210. Brush head 214 further includes a first side 214E and a second side 214F opposite one another.

[0084] It will be understood that brush head 214 of overmold 210 includes the first plurality of bumps 32 extending outwardly from the first side 214E of brush head 214 and a second plurality of bumps 34 extending outwardly form the second side 214F of brush head 214.

[0085] Brush head 214 of overmold 210 further defines an aperture 215 extending from the top 210A to the bottom 210B. Aperture 215 is of a size and shape to be complementary to brush head 114 of core 110.

[0086] Having now described toothbrush 10, a method of using toothbrush 10 will be described.

[0087] Referring to FIG. 11, a user “U” can remove a denture “D” from their mouth “M”. The user “U” can grasp the toothbrush 10 with their hand “H” along the handle 16 and / or brush head 14. The user “U” can insert the scraper 12 of toothbrush 10 into their mouth “M” to scrape debris or other unwanted particles from within their mouth “M”. The user “U” can also utilize the scraper 12 of the toothbrush 10 to remove debris or other unwanted particles from the denture “D”.

[0088] Referring now to FIG. 12, the user “U” may grasp the handle 16 and / or scraper 12 of the toothbrush 10. The user “U” can insert the brush head 14 of the toothbrush 10 into their mouth “M” and utilize any one of the first plurality of bristles 26, second plurality of bristles 30, first plurality of bumps 32, or second plurality of bumps (not shown) to remove debris or other unwanted particles from within their mouth “M”. The user “U” can utilize the first plurality of bumps 32 or second plurality of bumps (not shown) to massage their gums “G” within their mouth “M”. The user can also utilize any one of the first plurality of bristles 26, second plurality of bristles 30, first plurality of bumps 32, or second plurality of bumps (not shown) of the toothbrush 10 to remove debris or other unwanted particles from the denture “D”.

[0089] Unless explicitly stated that a particular shape or configuration of a component is mandatory, any of the elements, components, or structures discussed herein may take the form of any shape. Thus, although the figures depict the various elements, components, or structures of the present disclosure according to one or more exemplary embodiments, it is to be understood that any other geometric configuration of that element, component, or structure is entirely possible. For example, instead of the first and second plurality of cavities 24, 28 being circular, the first and second plurality of cavities 24, 28 can be semi-circular triangular, rectangular or square, pentagonal, hexagonal, heptagonal, octagonal, decagonal, dodecagonal, diamond shaped or another parallelogram, trapezoidal, star-shaped, oval, ovoid, lines or lined, teardrop-shaped, cross-shaped, donut-shaped, heart-shaped, arrow-shaped, crescent-shaped, any letter shape (i.e., A-shaped, B-shaped, C-shaped, D-shaped, E-shaped, F-shaped, G-shaped, H-shaped, I-shaped, J-shaped, K-shaped, L-shaped, M-shaped, N-shaped, O-shaped, P-shaped, Q-shaped, R-shaped, S-shaped, T-shaped, U-shaped, V-shaped, W-shaped, X-shaped, Y-shaped, or Z-shaped), or any other type of regular or irregular, symmetrical or asymmetrical configuration.

[0090] Various inventive concepts may be embodied as one or more methods, of which an example has been provided. The acts performed as part of the method may be ordered in any suitable way. Accordingly, embodiments may be constructed in which acts are performed in an order different than illustrated, which may include performing some acts simultaneously, even though shown as sequential acts in illustrative embodiments.

[0091] Any flowchart and / or block diagrams in the Figures illustrate some exemplary architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. In this regard, each block in the flowchart or block diagrams may represent a module, segment, or portion of instructions, which comprises one or more executable instructions for implementing the specified logical function(s). In some alternative implementations, the functions noted in the blocks may occur out of the order noted in the Figures. For example, two blocks shown in succession may, in fact, be executed substantially concurrently, or the blocks may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality involved. It will also be noted that each block of the block diagrams and / or flowchart illustration, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and / or flowchart illustration, can be implemented by special purpose hardware-based systems that perform the specified functions or acts or carry out combinations of special purpose hardware and computer instructions.

[0092] While various inventive embodiments have been described and illustrated herein, those of ordinary skill in the art will readily envision a variety of other means and / or structures for performing the function and / or obtaining the results and / or one or more of the advantages described herein, and each of such variations and / or modifications is deemed to be within the scope of the inventive embodiments described herein. More generally, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that all parameters, dimensions, materials, and configurations described herein are meant to be exemplary and that the actual parameters, dimensions, materials, and / or configurations will depend upon the specific application or applications for which the inventive teachings is / are used. Those skilled in the art will recognize or be able to ascertain using no more than routine experimentation, many equivalents to the specific inventive embodiments described herein. It is, therefore, to be understood that the foregoing embodiments are presented by way of example only and that, within the scope of the appended claims and equivalents thereto, inventive embodiments may be practiced otherwise than as specifically described and claimed. Inventive embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to each individual feature, system, article, material, kit, and / or method described herein. In addition, any combination of two or more such features, systems, articles, materials, kits, and / or methods, if such features, systems, articles, materials, kits, and / or methods are not mutually inconsistent, is included within the inventive scope of the present disclosure.

[0093] All definitions, as defined and used herein, should be understood to control over dictionary definitions, definitions in documents incorporated by reference, and / or ordinary meanings of the defined terms.

[0094] The articles “a” and “an,” as used herein in the specification and in the claims, unless clearly indicated to the contrary, should be understood to mean “at least one.” The phrase “and / or,” as used herein in the specification and in the claims (if at all), should be understood to mean “either or both” of the elements so conjoined, i.e., elements that are conjunctively present in some cases and disjunctively present in other cases. Multiple elements listed with “and / or” should be construed in the same fashion, i.e., “one or more” of the elements so conjoined. Other elements may optionally be present other than the elements specifically identified by the “and / or” clause, whether related or unrelated to those elements specifically identified. Thus, as a non-limiting example, a reference to “A and / or B”, when used in conjunction with open-ended language such as “comprising” can refer, in one embodiment, to A only (optionally including elements other than B); in another embodiment, to B only (optionally including elements other than A); in yet another embodiment, to both A and B (optionally including other elements); etc. As used herein in the specification and in the claims, “or” should be understood to have the same meaning as “and / or” as defined above. For example, when separating items in a list, “or” or “and / or” shall be interpreted as being inclusive, i.e., the inclusion of at least one, but also including more than one of a number or list of elements, and, optionally, additional unlisted items. Only terms clearly indicated to the contrary, such as “only one of” or “exactly one of,” or, when used in the claims, “consisting of,” will refer to the inclusion of exactly one element of a number or list of elements. In general, the term “or” as used herein shall only be interpreted as indicating exclusive alternatives (i.e. “one or the other but not both”) when preceded by terms of exclusivity, such as “either,”“one of,”“only one of,” or “exactly one of.”“Consisting essentially of,” when used in the claims, shall have its ordinary meaning as used in the field of patent law.

[0095] As used herein in the specification and in the claims, the phrase “at least one,” in reference to a list of one or more elements, should be understood to mean at least one element selected from any one or more of the elements in the list of elements, but not necessarily including at least one of each and every element specifically listed within the list of elements and not excluding any combinations of elements in the list of elements. This definition also allows that elements may optionally be present other than the elements specifically identified within the list of elements to which the phrase “at least one” refers, whether related or unrelated to those elements specifically identified. Thus, as a non-limiting example, “at least one of A and B” (or, equivalently, “at least one of A or B,” or, equivalently “at least one of A and / or B”) can refer, in one embodiment, to at least one, optionally including more than one, A, with no B present (and optionally including elements other than B); in another embodiment, to at least one, optionally including more than one, B, with no A present (and optionally including elements other than A); in yet another embodiment, to at least one, optionally including more than one, A, and at least one, optionally including more than one, B (and optionally including other elements); etc. As another example, “at least one of: A, B, or B” is intended to cover A, B, C, A-B, A-C, B-C, and A-B-C, as well as any combination with multiple of the same item.

[0096] While components of the present disclosure are described herein in relation to each other, it is possible for one of the components disclosed herein to include inventive subject matter, if claimed alone or used alone. In keeping with the above example, if the disclosed embodiments teach the features of A and B, then there may be inventive subject matter in the combination of A and B, A alone, or B alone, unless otherwise stated herein.

[0097] As used herein in the specification and in the claims, the term “effecting” or a phrase or claim element beginning with the term “effecting” should be understood to mean to cause something to happen or to bring something about. For example, effecting an event to occur may be caused by actions of a first party even though a second party actually performed the event or had the event occur to the second party. Stated otherwise, effecting refers to one party giving another party the tools, objects, or resources to cause an event to occur. Thus, in this example a claim element of “effecting an event to occur” would mean that a first party is giving a second party the tools or resources needed for the second party to perform the event, however the affirmative single action is the responsibility of the first party to provide the tools or resources to cause said event to occur.

[0098] When a feature or element is herein referred to as being “on” another feature or element, it can be directly on the other feature or element or intervening features and / or elements may also be present. In contrast, when a feature or element is referred to as being “directly on” another feature or element, there are no intervening features or elements present. It will also be understood that, when a feature or element is referred to as being “connected”, “attached” or “coupled” to another feature or element, it can be directly connected, attached or coupled to the other feature or element or intervening features or elements may be present. In contrast, when a feature or element is referred to as being “directly connected”, “directly attached” or “directly coupled” to another feature or element, there are no intervening features or elements present. Although described or shown with respect to one embodiment, the features and elements so described or shown can apply to other embodiments. It will also be appreciated by those of skill in the art that references to a structure or feature that is disposed “adjacent” another feature may have portions that overlap or underlie the adjacent feature.

[0099] Spatially relative terms, such as “under”, “below”, “lower”, “over”, “upper”, “above”, “behind”, “in first end of”, and the like, may be used herein for ease of description to describe one element or feature's relationship to another element(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. It will be understood that the spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if a device in the figures is inverted, elements described as “under” or “beneath” other elements or features would then be oriented “over” the other elements or features. Thus, the exemplary term “under” can encompass both an orientation of over and under. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly. Similarly, the terms “upwardly”, “downwardly”, “vertical”, “horizontal”, “lateral”, “transverse”, “longitudinal”, and the like are used herein for the purpose of explanation only unless specifically indicated otherwise.

[0100] Although the terms “first” and “second” may be used herein to describe various features / elements, these features / elements should not be limited by these terms, unless the context indicates otherwise. These terms may be used to distinguish one feature / element from another feature / element. Thus, a first feature / element discussed herein could be termed a second feature / element, and similarly, a second feature / element discussed herein could be termed a first feature / element without departing from the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0101] An embodiment is an implementation or example of the present disclosure. Reference in the specification to “an embodiment,”“one embodiment,”“some embodiments,”“one particular embodiment,”“an exemplary embodiment,” or “other embodiments,” or the like, means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiments is included in at least some embodiments, but not necessarily all embodiments, of the invention. The various appearances “an embodiment,”“one embodiment,”“some embodiments,”“one particular embodiment,”“an exemplary embodiment,” or “other embodiments,” or the like, are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiments. Furthermore, the use of any and all examples or exemplary language (“e.g.,”“such as,” or the like) is intended merely to better illustrate or illuminate the embodiments and does not pose a limitation on the scope of that or those embodiments. No language in this specification should be construed as indicating any unclaimed element as essential to the practice of the disclosed embodiment.

[0102] If this specification states a component, feature, structure, or characteristic “may”, “might”, or “could” be included, that particular component, feature, structure, or characteristic is not required to be included. If the specification or claim refers to “a” or “an” element, that does not mean there is only one of the element. If the specification or claims refer to “an additional” element or “another” element, that does not preclude there being more than one of the additional element or the another element.

[0103] As used herein in the specification and claims, including as used in the examples and unless otherwise expressly specified, all numbers may be read as if prefaced by the word “about” or “approximately,” even if the term does not expressly appear. The phrase “about” or “approximately” may be used when describing magnitude and / or position to indicate that the value and / or position described is within a reasonable expected range of values and / or positions. For example, a numeric value may have a value that is + / −0.1% of the stated value (or range of values), + / −1% of the stated value (or range of values), + / −2% of the stated value (or range of values), + / −5% of the stated value (or range of values), + / −10% of the stated value (or range of values), etc. Any numerical range recited herein is intended to include all sub-ranges subsumed therein. Further, recitation of ranges of values herein are not intended to be limiting, referring instead individually to any and all values falling within that range, unless otherwise indicated herein, and each separate value within such range is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein.

[0104] Additionally, the method of performing the present disclosure may occur in a sequence different than those described herein. Accordingly, no sequence of the method should be read as a limitation unless explicitly stated. It is recognizable that performing some of the steps of the method in a different order could achieve a similar result.

[0105] In the claims, as well as in the specification above, all transitional phrases such as “comprising,”“including,”“carrying,”“having,”“containing,”“involving,”“holding,”“composed of,” and the like are to be understood to be open-ended, i.e., to mean including but not limited to. Only the transitional phrases “consisting of” and “consisting essentially of” shall be closed or semi-closed transitional phrases, respectively.

[0106] To the extent that the present disclosure has utilized the term “invention” in various titles or sections of this specification, or in the context of those sections, this term has been included as required by the formatting requirements of word document submissions (i.e., docx submissions) pursuant the guidelines / requirements of the United States Patent and Trademark Office and shall not, in any manner, be considered a disavowal of any subject matter.

[0107] In the foregoing description, certain terms have been used for brevity, clearness, and understanding. No unnecessary limitations are to be implied therefrom beyond the requirement of the prior art because such terms are used for descriptive purposes and are intended to be broadly construed.

[0108] Moreover, the description and illustration of various embodiments of the disclosure are examples and the disclosure is not limited to the exact details shown or described.

Claims

1. A toothbrush comprising:a scraper disposed near a first end of the toothbrush;a brush head disposed near a second end of the toothbrush;a handle extending between the scraper and the brush head;a first plurality of bristles extending outwardly from a top of the brush head; anda second plurality of bristles extending outwardly from a bottom of the brush head.

2. The toothbrush according to claim 1, wherein the first plurality of bristles comprises:at least three rows of bristles extending between a left side and a right side of the brush head;wherein each of the first plurality of bristles defines a height;wherein the height of each of the first plurality of bristles vary along the at least three rows of bristles; andwherein a top of each of the first plurality of bristles forms a first curve along the at least three rows of bristles.

3. The toothbrush according to claim 2, wherein the first curve is convex.

4. The toothbrush according to claim 1, wherein the first plurality of bristles comprises:a plurality of columns of bristles extending between a first end and a second end of the brush head;wherein each of the first plurality of bristles defines a height;wherein the height of each of the first plurality of bristles vary along the plurality of columns of bristles; andwherein a top of each of the first plurality of bristles forms a second curve along the plurality of columns of bristles.

5. The toothbrush according to claim 4, wherein the second curve is convex.

6. The toothbrush according to claim 1, wherein the second plurality of bristles comprises:at least three rows of bristles extending between a left side and a right side of the brush head;wherein each of the second plurality of bristles defines a height;wherein the height of each of the second plurality of bristles vary along the at least three rows of bristles; andwherein a top of each of the second plurality of bristles forms a third curve along the at least three rows of bristles.

7. The toothbrush according to claim 6, wherein the third curve is concave.

8. The toothbrush according to claim 1, wherein the second plurality of bristles comprises:a plurality of columns of bristles extending between a first end and a second end of the brush head;wherein each of the second plurality of bristles defines a height;wherein the height of each of the second plurality of bristles vary along the plurality of columns of bristles; andwherein a top of each of the second plurality of bristles forms a fourth curve along the plurality of columns of bristles.

9. The toothbrush according to claim 8, wherein the fourth curve is concave.

10. The toothbrush according to claim 1, further comprising:a first plurality of bumps extending outwardly from a first side of the brush head; anda second plurality of bumps extending outwardly from a second side of the brush head.

11. The toothbrush according to claim 10, wherein the first plurality of bumps and the second plurality of bumps are arranged at an angle relative to the bottom of the brush head.

12. The toothbrush according to claim 10, wherein the first plurality of bumps and the second plurality of bumps are auxiliary scrapers.

13. The toothbrush according to claim 10, wherein the first plurality of bumps and the second plurality of bumps are made of rubber-like elastomer material.

14. The toothbrush according to claim 1, wherein the scraper comprises:a first end at the first end of the toothbrush;a second end opposite the first end and continuous with the handle; andwherein a distance between a top and a bottom of the scraper increases from the first end to the second end of the scraper.

15. The toothbrush according to claim 14, wherein the scraper is curved and a first side and a second side of the scraper comprises at least one curve to provide various scraping angles for a user.

16. The toothbrush according to claim 1, wherein the toothbrush is formed from a core and overmold integrally engaged with one another.

17. The toothbrush according to claim 16, wherein the core is formed from a hard plastic material and the overmold is formed from a rubber-like elastomer material.

18. The toothbrush according to claim 1, wherein the handle comprises:a first portion and a second portion;wherein the first portion and the second portion are each curved and complementary to one another; andwherein a distance between a bottom of the first portion and a top of the second portion define a height of the toothbrush.

19. A method of using a toothbrush, comprising:providing a scraper disposed along a first end of the toothbrush;providing a brush head disposed along a second end of the toothbrush;extending a handle between the scraper and the brush head;grasping the handle;scraping a debris from a denture via scraper; andbrushing the denture and a mouth via the brush head.

20. The method according to claim 19, further comprising:utilizing a plurality of bumps defined on the brush head to massage the mouth.

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