U.S. patent application number 12/587154 was filed with the patent office on 2011-06-30 for mouth piece toothbrush.
Invention is credited to Jeremiah R Hill.
Application Number | 20110154595 12/587154 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 44185711 |
Filed Date | 2011-06-30 |
United States Patent
Application |
20110154595 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Hill; Jeremiah R |
June 30, 2011 |
Mouth piece toothbrush
Abstract
The Mouthpiece Tooth Brush is made of pliable silicone or
plastic with spinning bristles located in the top and bottom of the
mouthpiece. This is run with a small lithium battery located in the
top and bottom of the mouthpiece, inconspicuous to the human eye,
and is rechargeable. The small spinning bristles are activated when
you bit into the mouthpiece to brush the teeth. There is also an
optional tongue and roof brush. This device is comes in different
sizes to accommodate everyone. This is a hands free device that can
be used by the elderly, someone with physical disabilities or for
someone "on the go". This will be great for hospitals and nursing
homes.
Inventors: |
Hill; Jeremiah R; (Woodlawn,
VA) |
Family ID: |
44185711 |
Appl. No.: |
12/587154 |
Filed: |
November 26, 2010 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
15/167.2 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A46B 9/045 20130101;
A61C 17/228 20130101; A46B 15/0055 20130101; A46B 15/0081
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
15/167.2 |
International
Class: |
A46B 9/04 20060101
A46B009/04 |
Claims
1. The mouthpiece tooth brush is a hands free device that is used
for cleaning the teeth and mouth of the user: this device is made
of pliable silicone or plastic; mounting rods hold the circular
soft rotating bristles in the upper and lower casing; the
toothbrush is run by rechargeable batteries; there is a roof and
tongue brush which is optional; there is a compartment that will
hold tooth paste; this can be made in different sizes to
accommodate all different shapes and sizes; can be used by the
elderly, physically handicapped or anyone that is challenged to
hold a toothbrush.
2. The mouthpiece according to claim 1, this is a hands-free device
used for cleaning the teeth, tongue and roof of the mouth.
3. The mouthpiece according to claim 1, the mouthpiece is made of
pliable silicone or plastic.
4. The mouthpiece according to claim 1, the mounting rods hold the
circulating soft rotating bristles in the upper and lower
casing.
5. The mouthpiece according to claims 1, the toothbrush is run by
rechargeable batteries.
6. The mouthpiece according to claim 1, there is a roof and tongue
brush that can be attached or is an option.
7. The mouthpiece according to claim 1, there is a compartment that
holds the toothpaste.
8. The mouthpiece according to claim 1, the mouthpiece comes in
different sizes to accommodate all different sizes.
9. The mouthpiece according to claim 1, this can be used by the
elderly, physically handicapped or anyone that is physically
challenged in holding a toothbrush.
Description
[0001] The Mouthpiece Toothbrush is a hands-free toothbrush
designed to fit entirely inside the mouth and clean the teeth,
tongue and roof of the mouth with the use of spinning bristles.
[0002] It will: clean the users mouth and teeth, may be used by
anyone unable to manipulate a standard toothbrush, is ideal for the
elderly or those with physical disabilities, or it can be used by
those who travel and need a quick and convenient way to brush their
teeth.
[0003] The mouthpiece toothbrush slips into the mouth and fits the
contour of an individual's teeth. The top and bottom bristles spin
to clean both the upper and lower teeth. Batteries that are
rechargeable operate this devise.
[0004] The mouthpiece is made of pliable silicone or plastic, much
like the athletic mouthpiece used in sporting activities, with
spinning bristles in both the bottom and top part strung along a
wire, which will activate the bristles when the mouthpiece is
closed. There is a small batter compartment built into the bottom
and top of the mouthpiece and is inconspicuous to the human
eye.
[0005] The Mouthpiece Toothbrush will come in various sizes. When
not in use, it can be kept in its own container for sanitary
purposes.
BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF DRAWINGS
[0006] The following drawings in FIGS. 1-11 are of the Mouthpiece
Toothbrush.
[0007] FIG. 1 Explosive view of mouthpiece
[0008] FIG. 2 Inside view of working parts
[0009] FIG. 3 Views of mounting rods, brushes, brushes, battery and
receivers
[0010] FIG. 4 Receiver with upper and lower units
[0011] FIG. 5 Mounting rods, housing and brushes
[0012] FIG. 6 Dimensions
[0013] FIG. 7 Dimensions of upper/lower receiver
[0014] FIG. 8 Side view & dimensions of brushes
[0015] FIG. 9 Exploded view of various dimensions
[0016] FIG. 10 View of brushes, housing, mounting rods &
receiver
[0017] FIG. 11 Large view of brushes
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