US20030126704A1 - Toothbrush with a curve - Google Patents

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US20030126704A1
US20030126704A1 US10/038,558 US3855802A US2003126704A1 US 20030126704 A1 US20030126704 A1 US 20030126704A1 US 3855802 A US3855802 A US 3855802A US 2003126704 A1 US2003126704 A1 US 2003126704A1
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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
    • A46B9/026—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups where the surface of the brush body or carrier is not in one plane, e.g. not flat
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
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    • A46B2200/1066—Toothbrush for cleaning the teeth or dentures

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  • This invention Pertains to a toothbrush used in attaining proper oral hygiene, with less effort. From my experience in dentistry, I see the need for a toothbrush that is more efficient and easier for a child to use.
  • the teeth form an arch with an adult having, up to 32 teeth, each tooth has 5 sides to clean, some have high palatals, while others may have a wide tongue to contend with. All these can make a difficult task of brushing, as the average brush can not easily reach tight spaces, such as, around last molars and linguals, especially for someone with a small mouth.
  • the object of this invention is to provide a tooth-brush that can streamline brushing efforts for all.
  • this brush offers a broader bristle span, enabling them to clean their entire mouth more efficiently. While the unique contoured shape will allow them to easily gain access to hard to reach areas, and may even encourage longer brushing. Most importantly, this brush can help greatly, for a child to acquire proper brushing habits.
  • FIG. 1 is the brush turned to the left, showing the twist to the left.
  • FIG. 2 shows the brush face up, with the twist to the left.
  • FIG. 3 is the brush turned to the right, with twist to the left.
  • FIG. 4 shows the brush face up, with the twist to the left.
  • This invention modifys the toothbrush head, with a structural improvement. As shown in FIG. 1, by placing this twist, within the bristle area, the head takes a new shape, which prior to this, had always been straight.
  • FIG. 2 shows the bristles conforming to the curvature, allowing the brush to gain more space.
  • FIG. 3 shows the unique crook at the tip of the brush, which will allow access to tight spaces, in the mouth.

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A toothbrush with improved function, created by the unique twist in the head. This twist allows the bristles to spread as they conform to the curve, giving a broader span to the brush. The innovative shape this toothbrush offers, will prove to simplify brushing, immensely.

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    • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • This invention Pertains to a toothbrush used in attaining proper oral hygiene, with less effort. From my experience in dentistry, I see the need for a toothbrush that is more efficient and easier for a child to use. [0004]
  • The teeth form an arch with an adult having, up to 32 teeth, each tooth has 5 sides to clean, some have high palatals, while others may have a wide tongue to contend with. All these can make a difficult task of brushing, as the average brush can not easily reach tight spaces, such as, around last molars and linguals, especially for someone with a small mouth. [0005]
  • Children have the most trouble getting their teeth clean easily, with ordinary child size toothbrushes, as many are too small, lacking in bristle space. A child can have permanent teeth by age 6, which is usually a posterior molar, primary teeth so tiny, but very important to maintain as permanent teeth erupt. [0006]
    • BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • The object of this invention is to provide a tooth-brush that can streamline brushing efforts for all. The specific structural improvement this toothbrush has, will significantly enhance our brushing regime. [0007]
  • For children this brush offers a broader bristle span, enabling them to clean their entire mouth more efficiently. While the unique contoured shape will allow them to easily gain access to hard to reach areas, and may even encourage longer brushing. Most importantly, this brush can help greatly, for a child to acquire proper brushing habits. [0008]
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING
  • FIG. 1 is the brush turned to the left, showing the twist to the left. FIG. 2 shows the brush face up, with the twist to the left. FIG. 3 is the brush turned to the right, with twist to the left. FIG. 4 shows the brush face up, with the twist to the left.[0009]
    • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  • This invention modifys the toothbrush head, with a structural improvement. As shown in FIG. 1, by placing this twist, within the bristle area, the head takes a new shape, which prior to this, had always been straight. FIG. 2, shows the bristles conforming to the curvature, allowing the brush to gain more space. FIG. 3, shows the unique crook at the tip of the brush, which will allow access to tight spaces, in the mouth. [0010]
  • I chose to highlight the left curve, in these brushes, not to diminish the right curve, but the left curve will be most preferred, as it is more comfortable to a right-handed person. [0011]

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What I claim as my invention is:
1. A toothbrush, structurally improved, by placing a slight twist, to the left or the right, within the bristles, which gives new shape to the heed of the brush.
2. This bend in the toothbrush head, allows the bristles to spread as they conform to the curve, giving more space to the brush.
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US20030221272A1 (en) * 2002-05-29 2003-12-04 Lehman James P. Toothbrush
KR101284574B1 (en) * 2012-10-11 2013-07-11 조범희 Twist toothbrush
US20150238004A1 (en) * 2014-02-21 2015-08-27 The Procter & Gamble Company Head for an oral care implement

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US5522109A (en) * 1993-12-13 1996-06-04 Chan; Boon Su Double-headed toothbrush
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US876185A (en) * 1905-09-07 1908-01-07 Clara T Hillman Tooth-brush.
US2056447A (en) * 1934-06-22 1936-10-06 Joseph G Fell Tooth brush
US2343782A (en) * 1941-12-16 1944-03-07 Mohawk Brush Company Spiral hairbrush
US5269038A (en) * 1991-03-29 1993-12-14 Bradley Terry G Rocker toothbrush
US5522109A (en) * 1993-12-13 1996-06-04 Chan; Boon Su Double-headed toothbrush
US5622502A (en) * 1994-11-22 1997-04-22 Wilkes; David B. Tooth brush with helical bristles and method
US5758383A (en) * 1995-12-29 1998-06-02 Colgate-Palmolive Company Contouring toothbrush head
USD381517S (en) * 1996-04-17 1997-07-29 Valentino Lo Sauro Toothbrush

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US20030221272A1 (en) * 2002-05-29 2003-12-04 Lehman James P. Toothbrush
US6851153B2 (en) * 2002-05-29 2005-02-08 James P. Lehman Toothbrush
KR101284574B1 (en) * 2012-10-11 2013-07-11 조범희 Twist toothbrush
US20150238004A1 (en) * 2014-02-21 2015-08-27 The Procter & Gamble Company Head for an oral care implement
US9402461B2 (en) * 2014-02-21 2016-08-02 Braun Gmbh Head for an oral care implement
JP2017505682A (en) * 2014-02-21 2017-02-23 ザ プロクター アンド ギャンブル カンパニー Head for oral care device

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