Rotating Sponge Tip Device for Deep Mouth Cleaning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing dental cleaning methods fail to thoroughly remove food particles and bacteria from the numerous recesses and hiding places in the mouth, such as vestibules and tongue grooves, leaving residual odor and cleanliness issues.
Innovation Solution
A battery-powered device with a rotating sponge tip that can dispense mouthwash on demand, used in conjunction with a step-by-step cleaning process to effectively scrub and clean hard-to-reach areas of the mouth.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If traditional dental cleaning methods (picks, floss, toothbrushes) are used, then some food particles are removed, but many food particles and bacteria remain in mouth recesses
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the physical state of the cleaning medium from solid (toothbrush bristles, floss) to liquid (mouthwash), allowing it to flow into and fill recesses that solid cleaners cannot reach. The liquid mouthwash penetrates vestibules, tongue grooves, and other hidden areas, achieving complete coverage of all mouth surfaces including recesses.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses a liquid delivery system (hydraulic principle) to propel mouthwash through a dispensing mechanism. The liquid flows through tubing and is dispensed onto the sponge tip or directly into recesses, utilizing fluid dynamics to reach areas inaccessible to traditional solid cleaning tools.
2Reliability
If a rotating sponge tip device with mouthwash dispensing is used, then complete mouth cleaning is achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device combines multiple cleaning functions into a single unit: the rotating sponge tip provides mechanical abrasion while simultaneously dispensing liquid mouthwash. This multi-functional approach eliminates the need for separate toothbrush, floss, and mouthwash rinse steps, consolidating comprehensive cleaning into one device.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention merges the mechanical cleaning action of the rotating sponge with the chemical cleaning action of the mouthwash dispensing system. The sponge tip and liquid delivery mechanism are integrated into a single coordinated system, combining physical and chemical cleaning methods that work synergistically.
3Ease of manufacture
If mouthwash is dispensed continuously, then cleaning effectiveness is maximized, but mouthwash consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device employs periodic rather than continuous mouthwash dispensing. The mouthwash is dispensed in cycles synchronized with the rotation of the sponge tip, providing cleaning solution only when the sponge is in contact with mouth surfaces. This periodic action maintains cleaning effectiveness while significantly reducing overall mouthwash consumption compared to continuous dispensing.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The device provides a comprehensive cleaning of the mouth, leaving the user with a refreshed feeling and improved oral hygiene by effectively removing bacteria and particles from recesses and crevices.
Implementation Method 1
The sponge tip can be rotated by a battery-powered motor at different RPM
Implementation Method 2
A removable tip 2 has sponge-like part 3
Data Source
AI summary
A specialized battery powered device that has a rotating sponge tip that can dispense mouthwash on demand while in use. The sponge tip can be rotated by a battery-powered motor at different RPM. The present invention also includes a step-by-step process for using the device and achieving an extremely clean mouth.