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US1830995A
US1830995A US397611A US39761129A US1830995A US 1830995 A US1830995 A US 1830995A US 397611 A US397611 A US 397611A US 39761129 A US39761129 A US 39761129A US 1830995 A US1830995 A US 1830995A
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B9/00—Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
    • A46B9/02—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups
    • A46B9/04—Arranged like in or for toothbrushes
    • A46B9/045—Arranged like in or for toothbrushes specially adapted for cleaning a plurality of tooth surfaces simultaneously
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
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  • the invention relates to an improved tooth brush in which the brush or bristle holders are placed parallel to each other so that the brush or bristle portion of the toothbrush will set over the inner and outer sides of the teeth and the cleaningof the inner and outer sides of theteeth being done at one and the same time.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a toothbrush of parallel brushes that will seat over the inner and outer portions of the teeth with means to hold the brushes against the teeth with a practically uniform pressure when the teeth are being cleaned.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide-a'toothbrush so constructed that the inner and outer portions of the gums may be massaged both at the same time while the teeth are being cleaned.
  • Figure 2 is a side view.
  • Figure 3 is a sectional view taken on th line 2-2 of Figure 1.
  • FIG 4 is a perspective view.
  • the toothbrush consists of the handle 1, which may be of any preferred shape, and the handle is provided with parallel bristle holders 2.
  • the bristle holders 2 may be constructed of any desired composition to hold the bristles 5 which are set therein.
  • I show a space 7 between the bristles 5 so that the brush may be inserted over the teeth, but this space 7 may be regulated in actual practice to any desired width.
  • the length of the bristle holders 2 may also be regulated in actual practice to any desired length so: that the lower portions of the bristles 5 may be used to massage the gums.
  • the lower forward ortion of the parallel bristle holders 2 may be curved upward, as indicated by the numeral 8, to fit the contour of the back of the upper teeth, or may be of any other desired shape.
  • the springs 3 are set into the handle 1 and made flush with the handle on the top and the sides so that there will be no projecting parts to protrude to injure the mouth.
  • the springs 3 are constructed of non-corrosive resilient material, and in the present embodiment of my invention I show two springs 3 connecting the bristle holders to the handle 1, but it is obvious that my invention may be operated by the use of one or more springs, therefore I do not wish to limit myself to the exact construction.
  • the toothbrush handle 1 is provided with several rows of bristles 4- on the under side, which bristles may be used to clean the biting surface of the teeth when operating. the toothbrush.
  • the toothbrush In operating the toothbrush it is inserted over the teeth in such a manner that the teeth to be cleaned occupy the space 7, which space. is of less width than the thickness of the teeth, and the resiliency of the U shaped springs 3 will cause a practically uniform pressure to be exerted by the bristles 5 against the surface of the teeth when thev bristles 5 are moved up and down and back and forth across the teeth, and at the same time the gums may be massaged by causing the lower portions of the said bristles .to come in contact with the gums.
  • WVhat I claim is r 1.
  • a toothbrush with a handle, spaced parallel brush-heads, U shaped resilient members set into and secured to said handle and embedded in the said parallel brush-heads.

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E. H. GENN TOOTHBRUSH Nov. 10, 1931.
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INVENTOR QEA/J'AM/NHGENN @uwmm ATTORNEY Patented Nov. 10, 1931 PATENT OFFICE BENJAMIN H. GEnN, or PITTSFIELCD, MASSACHUSETTS TOOTHIBRUSI-I Application filed October 5, 1929. Serial No. 397,611.
The invention relates to an improved tooth brush in which the brush or bristle holders are placed parallel to each other so that the brush or bristle portion of the toothbrush will set over the inner and outer sides of the teeth and the cleaningof the inner and outer sides of theteeth being done at one and the same time.
Another object of the invention is to provide a toothbrush of parallel brushes that will seat over the inner and outer portions of the teeth with means to hold the brushes against the teeth with a practically uniform pressure when the teeth are being cleaned.
Another object of the invention is to provide-a'toothbrush so constructed that the inner and outer portions of the gums may be massaged both at the same time while the teeth are being cleaned.
so A suitable embodiment of a means for carrying out the several purposes and obtaining the advantages of the invention, is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein Figure 1 is a plan view.
Figure 2 is a side view.
Figure 3 is a sectional view taken on th line 2-2 of Figure 1.
Figure 4 is a perspective view. Referring in detail to the drawings. the toothbrush consists of the handle 1, which may be of any preferred shape, and the handle is provided with parallel bristle holders 2. The bristle holders 2 may be constructed of any desired composition to hold the bristles 5 which are set therein. In the present embodiment of my invention I show a space 7 between the bristles 5 so that the brush may be inserted over the teeth, but this space 7 may be regulated in actual practice to any desired width. The length of the bristle holders 2 may also be regulated in actual practice to any desired length so: that the lower portions of the bristles 5 may be used to massage the gums. The lower forward ortion of the parallel bristle holders 2 may be curved upward, as indicated by the numeral 8, to fit the contour of the back of the upper teeth, or may be of any other desired shape.
shaped springs 3'which are imbedded and *moulded therein, and the said U shaped members are fastened to the toothbrush handle 1 by means of; cement, riveting or other means. The springs 3 are set into the handle 1 and made flush with the handle on the top and the sides so that there will be no projecting parts to protrude to injure the mouth. The springs 3 are constructed of non-corrosive resilient material, and in the present embodiment of my invention I show two springs 3 connecting the bristle holders to the handle 1, but it is obvious that my invention may be operated by the use of one or more springs, therefore I do not wish to limit myself to the exact construction.
The toothbrush handle 1 is provided with several rows of bristles 4- on the under side, which bristles may be used to clean the biting surface of the teeth when operating. the toothbrush.
In operating the toothbrush it is inserted over the teeth in such a manner that the teeth to be cleaned occupy the space 7, which space. is of less width than the thickness of the teeth, and the resiliency of the U shaped springs 3 will cause a practically uniform pressure to be exerted by the bristles 5 against the surface of the teeth when thev bristles 5 are moved up and down and back and forth across the teeth, and at the same time the gums may be massaged by causing the lower portions of the said bristles .to come in contact with the gums.
WVhat I claim is r 1. In combination a toothbrush with a handle, spaced parallel brush-heads, U shaped resilient members set into and secured to said handle and embedded in the said parallel brush-heads.
2. In combination a toothbrush with a handle, parallel brush-headsspaced apart and below the said handle, U shaped resilient members set into and secured to the said handle and embedded in the said parallel brush-heads.
In testimony whereofI afiiX my'signature.
. BENJAMIN H. FGENN.
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Cited By (12)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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US2588601A (en) * 1950-02-06 1952-03-11 Alfred E Zavagno Spring pressed toothbrush
US2701380A (en) * 1950-07-14 1955-02-08 Sophia T Ripper Attachment for toothbrushes
FR2600512A1 (en) * 1986-06-27 1987-12-31 Denance Raymond Toothbrush comprising at least two parts carrying the bristles in order to permit simultaneous brushing of the inner face and of the outer face
US5072481A (en) * 1989-11-13 1991-12-17 Frank Weyer Multi-surface toothbrush
US5934762A (en) * 1997-08-08 1999-08-10 Remedent Usa, Inc. Oral hygiene devices and manufacturing methods therefor
US6334232B1 (en) * 1992-10-31 2002-01-01 Masanori Sato Toothbrush and electric toothbrush
US20040072122A1 (en) * 2002-06-03 2004-04-15 Hegemann Kenneth J. Oral irrigation and/or brushing devices and/or methods
US7757329B2 (en) 2002-06-03 2010-07-20 Cra Labs, Inc. Oral brushing devices and/or methods
US8449295B2 (en) 2002-06-03 2013-05-28 Cra Labs, Inc. Oral irrigation and/or brushing devices and/or methods
USD696021S1 (en) 2010-09-17 2013-12-24 Cra Labs, Inc. Oral brush head
USD696020S1 (en) 2010-09-17 2013-12-24 Cra Labs, Inc. Oral brush head
US20160051040A1 (en) * 2014-08-19 2016-02-25 Richard Nadeau Toothbrush

Cited By (21)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2588601A (en) * 1950-02-06 1952-03-11 Alfred E Zavagno Spring pressed toothbrush
US2701380A (en) * 1950-07-14 1955-02-08 Sophia T Ripper Attachment for toothbrushes
FR2600512A1 (en) * 1986-06-27 1987-12-31 Denance Raymond Toothbrush comprising at least two parts carrying the bristles in order to permit simultaneous brushing of the inner face and of the outer face
US5072481A (en) * 1989-11-13 1991-12-17 Frank Weyer Multi-surface toothbrush
US6334232B1 (en) * 1992-10-31 2002-01-01 Masanori Sato Toothbrush and electric toothbrush
US5934762A (en) * 1997-08-08 1999-08-10 Remedent Usa, Inc. Oral hygiene devices and manufacturing methods therefor
US6108852A (en) * 1997-08-08 2000-08-29 Remedent Usa, Inc. Oral hygiene devices and manufacturing methods therefor
US20080276390A1 (en) * 2002-06-03 2008-11-13 Cra Labs, Inc. Oral brushing devices and/or methods
US7757329B2 (en) 2002-06-03 2010-07-20 Cra Labs, Inc. Oral brushing devices and/or methods
US7059853B2 (en) 2002-06-03 2006-06-13 Cra Labs, Inc. Oral irrigation and/or brushing devices and/or methods
US20040072122A1 (en) * 2002-06-03 2004-04-15 Hegemann Kenneth J. Oral irrigation and/or brushing devices and/or methods
US20090007358A1 (en) * 2002-06-03 2009-01-08 Cra Labs, Inc Oral brushing devices and/or methods
US7757328B2 (en) 2002-06-03 2010-07-20 Cra Labs, Inc. Oral brushing devices and/or methods
US7757330B2 (en) 2002-06-03 2010-07-20 Cra Labs, Inc. Oral brushing devices and/or methods
US20060059638A1 (en) * 2002-06-03 2006-03-23 Kenneth Hegemann Oral brushing devices and/or methods
US7849549B2 (en) 2002-06-03 2010-12-14 Cra Labs, Inc. Oral brushing devices
US8449295B2 (en) 2002-06-03 2013-05-28 Cra Labs, Inc. Oral irrigation and/or brushing devices and/or methods
USD696021S1 (en) 2010-09-17 2013-12-24 Cra Labs, Inc. Oral brush head
USD696020S1 (en) 2010-09-17 2013-12-24 Cra Labs, Inc. Oral brush head
US20160051040A1 (en) * 2014-08-19 2016-02-25 Richard Nadeau Toothbrush
US9648942B2 (en) * 2014-08-19 2017-05-16 Regents Of The University Of Minnesota Toothbrush

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