U.S. patent application number 13/236572 was filed with the patent office on 2013-03-21 for hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner.
The applicant listed for this patent is Erik Sowinski. Invention is credited to Erik Sowinski.
Application Number | 20130067665 13/236572 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 47879207 |
Filed Date | 2013-03-21 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130067665 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Sowinski; Erik |
March 21, 2013 |
HANDS-FREE SIMULTANEOUS WHOLE-MOUTH TEETH CLEANER
Abstract
A hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner is disclosed
for brushing a user's teeth all at once, without requiring manual
manipulation, thereby enabling the user to engage in other
activities while his teeth are being brushed. The hands-free
simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner includes top and bottom
brush trays which include tooth-brushing material (such as
bristles) for contacting the user's teeth, a motor housed within a
motor case located in the space formed by the brush trays, and a
switch for actuating the motor. In some embodiments the hands-free
simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner includes a handle for easy
insertion and removal. In some embodiments, the tooth-brushing
material is capable of contacting all sides of a user's teeth, as
well as the gum line. Other embodiments include an external surface
capable of providing non-irritating frictional contact to soft
tissue of a user's mouth.
Inventors: |
Sowinski; Erik; (Aurora,
CO) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Sowinski; Erik |
Aurora |
CO |
US |
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Family ID: |
47879207 |
Appl. No.: |
13/236572 |
Filed: |
September 19, 2011 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
15/4 ;
15/21.1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A61C 17/228 20130101;
A46B 9/045 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
15/4 ;
15/21.1 |
International
Class: |
A46B 9/04 20060101
A46B009/04; A46B 15/00 20060101 A46B015/00; A46B 3/00 20060101
A46B003/00; A46B 13/02 20060101 A46B013/02 |
Claims
1. A hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner for brushing
teeth without requiring any manual manipulation, the hands-free
simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner comprising: a top brush tray
with an arc-shaped, upward-facing channel capable of receiving a
user's top row of teeth, the top brush tray having tooth-brushing
material affixed to an inner surface of the upward-facing channel,
the tooth-brushing material being positioned so as to contact the
user's top row of teeth when the user's teeth are received by the
top brush tray; a bottom brush tray with an arc-shaped,
downward-facing channel capable of receiving a user's bottom row of
teeth, the top brush tray having tooth-brushing material affixed to
an inner surface of the downward-facing channel, the tooth-brushing
material being positioned so as to contact the user's bottom row of
a user's teeth when the user's teeth are received by the bottom
brush tray; a motor case attached to at least one of the top brush
tray and the bottom brush tray, the motor case being located in a
center space formed by at least one of the top brush tray and the
bottom brush tray; a motor housed within the motor case, the motor
being in driving relationship with at least one of the top and
bottom brush trays, the motor being thereby capable of causing
movement of the tooth-brushing material within the top and bottom
brush trays; and a switch capable of actuating the motor, thereby
causing the tooth-brushing material within both the top and bottom
brush trays to simultaneously brush both the top and bottom rows of
the user's teeth.
2. The hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner of claim
1, wherein the tooth brushing material includes at least one of:
bristles; sponge material; polymer foam; and gel.
3. The hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner of claim
1, wherein the top brush tray and the bottom brush tray are
mutually affixed so as to lie in substantially parallel planes.
4. The hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner of claim
1, wherein the tooth-brushing material is positioned so as to be
capable of contacting at least one of: an outer surface of a tooth;
and an inner surface of a tooth.
5. The hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner of claim
1, wherein the tooth-brushing material is positioned so as to be
capable of contacting at least one of: bottom surfaces of top
teeth; and top surfaces of bottom teeth.
6. The hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner of claim
1, wherein the tooth-brushing material is positioned so to be
capable of contacting a user's gum line.
7. The hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner of claim
1, wherein plastic is used to make at least one of: the top brush
tray; the bottom brush tray; and the motor case.
8. The hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner of claim
1, wherein the motor is capable of vibrating at least one of the
top brush tray and the bottom brush tray in a substantially random
motion.
9. The hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner of claim
1, further comprising: a handle extending from at least one of: the
motor case; the top brush tray; and the bottom brush tray, the
handle being for manually guiding the top brush tray and bottom
brush tray into and out of a user's mouth, the handle being
sufficiently small and lightweight, so as to enable a user to
perform actions other than toothbrushing during operation of the
hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner.
10. The hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner of claim
9, wherein the handle extends from an apex of at least one of the
top brush tray and the bottom brush tray.
11. The hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner of claim
9, wherein the handle is short enough to enable a user to pull
clothes over the user's head.
12. The hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner of claim
9, wherein the handle includes a rounded end.
13. The hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner of claim
9, wherein the handle includes a ball-shaped end.
14. The hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner of claim
9, wherein the switch is located on the handle.
15. The hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner of claim
1, further comprising: an extended soft-tissue contacting surface
of at least one of: the top brush tray, the bottom brush tray, and
the motor case, the extended soft-tissue contacting surface being
capable of providing non-irritating frictional contact to soft
tissue of a user's mouth via vibration induced by the motor.
16. The hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner of claim
15, wherein the non-irritating frictional contact is capable of at
least one of: removing dead cells from the soft tissue; and
cleaning the soft tissue.
17. The hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner of claim
15, wherein the soft tissue includes at least one of: the user's
gums; the user's tongue; and the user's inner cheeks.
18. The hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner of claim
15, wherein the extended soft-tissue contacting surface is capable
of providing simultaneous non-irritating frictional contact to each
of: the user's gums; the user's tongue; and the user's inner
cheeks.
19. The hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner of claim
17, wherein the extended soft-tissue contacting surface includes
rubber.
20. The hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner of claim
17, wherein the extended soft-tissue contacting surface contains at
least one of: bumps; ridges; dimples; and grooves.
Description
FIELD
[0001] The invention generally relates to teeth cleaning devices,
and more specifically to motorized teeth cleaning devices.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Dental and oral hygiene is an important part of one's
personal health and appearance. Brushing the teeth removes plaque
and reduces decay. Traditional teeth cleaning devices are manual
toothbrushes. Manual toothbrushes have a head with bristles, the
head being supported by a handle. A user grasps the handle and
maneuvers the handle so as to move the bristles across the teeth,
thereby brushing the teeth manually.
[0003] Manual brushing of teeth requires that a user devote
considerable attention to proper brushing. If one is not careful
during manual brushing of their teeth, he can miss important
regions of his teeth, leaving the teeth vulnerable to decay.
[0004] On the other hand, improper manual brushing can also lead to
abrasion, thereby wearing off the protective enamel layer of the
teeth. Some people with busy schedules are unable to properly brush
their teeth using this manual approach, within the time they allot
to brushing.
[0005] Motorized toothbrushes aim to add convenience and enhanced
effectiveness to the tooth brushing process. Some motorized
toothbrushes require manual movement of a generally linear shaft,
so as to guide a head with bristles along the outer surfaces of the
teeth and gums.
[0006] By contrast, some other motorized teeth cleaning devices
include a "brush tray" (a tray filled with toothbrushing material
such as bristles) for surrounding an entire row of teeth, with an
external handle attached to the brush tray, and a motor housed
within the external handle. The brush tray is capable of receiving
a user's row of teeth when the user inserts his row of teeth into
the brush tray. These brush-tray motorized teeth cleaning devices
can help a user to brush his teeth, without requiring the user to
move a generally linear shaft along a row of the teeth.
[0007] Nonetheless, these devices require that a user hold the
external handle during brushing. The user must hold the external
handle so as to keep the trays level for the proper degree and
uniformity of pressure, and the user must also hold the handle when
manipulating the device so as to switch between brushing the top
row of teeth and the bottom row of teeth.
[0008] A user who does not hold and manipulate the external handle,
would not receive the proper degree and uniformity of pressure
required during brushing, and would not receive brushing to both
rows of teeth.
[0009] Furthermore, if a user wished to let go of the handle at any
time, he would have to clench his jaws and apply biting pressure in
an attempt to hold the brush tray in place despite the weight of
the handle. Such biting action can compromise the degree and
uniformity of pressure being applied to the user's teeth, and could
also pose the risk of damage to the teeth and/or jaws.
SUMMARY
[0010] A hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner is
claimed for automatically brushing teeth without requiring hand
manipulation during brushing. Because a motor is housed in a case
that sits inside the space created by brush trays, no bulky handle
is required. Therefore, the hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth
teeth cleaner is capable of automatically brushing both upper and
lower rows of a user's teeth simultaneously, without requiring
manual manipulation. In some embodiments the hands-free
simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner can clean other tissue in
the mouth as well, such as the inner cheeks and tongue, for
example.
[0011] The user can simply insert the hands-free simultaneous
whole-mouth teeth cleaner into the mouth, and then turns it on. The
hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner brushes all of
the user's teeth in parallel, cleaning the teeth of the whole mouth
all at once. While the hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth
cleaner is operating in the mouth, the user can accomplish other
morning and/or evening tasks, including dressing or undressing.
Therefore, the user's teeth can be brushed with the proper degree
and uniformity of pressure without requiring any manual
manipulation during brushing.
[0012] The hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner
contains toothbrush trays including tooth-brushing material for
brushing a user's teeth, and a motor case situated within a center
space created by toothbrush trays, the toothbrush trays having
tooth-brushing material for contacting a user's teeth. A motor
housed within the motor case is capable of causing movement of the
tooth-brushing material so as to effect brushing of the teeth, and
a switch is capable of actuating the motor.
[0013] Because the motor is located in an area that is meant to be
inserted into the mouth, no excessively bulky parts are required to
protrude from the inserted portion of the hands-free simultaneous
whole-mouth teeth cleaner. Therefore, the shape, size, and weight
distribution of the hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth
cleaner is conducive to hands-free operation, and enables a user to
accomplish other activities during brushing. Because this
hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner does not require
a bulky and heavy motor-filled handle, a user can receive the
proper degree and uniformity of pressure required during brushing
without manually manipulating the device itself.
[0014] In some embodiments, the hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth
teeth cleaner includes a handle for inserting and removing the
toothbrush housing. While the hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth
teeth cleaner can be inserted by hand, no manual manipulation is
required during actual use of the hands-free simultaneous
whole-mouth teeth cleaner. The hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth
teeth cleaner can clean a person's teeth, and in some embodiments,
soft tissue within the mouth as well, all without the user being
required to manipulate it manually upon insertion.
[0015] In one general embodiment, a hands-free simultaneous
whole-mouth teeth cleaner for brushing teeth without requiring any
manual manipulation is claimed, the hands-free simultaneous
whole-mouth teeth cleaner including: a top brush tray with an
arc-shaped, upward-facing channel capable of receiving a user's top
row of teeth, the top brush tray having tooth-brushing material
affixed to an inner surface of the upward-facing channel, the
tooth-brushing material being positioned so as to contact the
user's top row of teeth when the user's teeth are received by the
top brush tray; a bottom brush tray with an arc-shaped,
downward-facing channel capable of receiving a user's bottom row of
teeth, the top brush tray having tooth-brushing material affixed to
an inner surface of the downward-facing channel, the tooth-brushing
material being positioned so as to contact the user's bottom row of
a user's teeth when the user's teeth are received by the bottom
brush tray; a motor case attached to at least one of the top brush
tray and the bottom brush tray, the motor case being located in a
center space formed by at least one of the top brush tray and the
bottom brush tray; a motor housed within the motor case, the motor
being in driving relationship with at least one of the top and
bottom brush trays, the motor being thereby capable of causing
movement of the tooth-brushing material within the top and bottom
brush trays; and a switch capable of actuating the motor, thereby
causing the tooth-brushing material within both the top and bottom
brush trays to simultaneously brush both the top and bottom rows of
the user's teeth.
[0016] In some embodiments, the tooth brushing material includes at
least one of: bristles; sponge material; polymer foam; and gel. In
some embodiments, the top brush tray and the bottom brush tray are
mutually affixed so as to lie in substantially parallel planes. In
some embodiments, the tooth-brushing material is positioned so as
to be capable of contacting at least one of: an outer surface of a
tooth; and an inner surface of a tooth. In some embodiments, the
tooth-brushing material is positioned so as to be capable of
contacting at least one of: bottom surfaces of top teeth; and top
surfaces of bottom teeth. In some embodiments, the tooth-brushing
material is positioned so to be capable of contacting a user's gum
line.
[0017] In some embodiments, plastic is used to make at least one
of: the top brush tray; the bottom brush tray; and the motor case.
In some embodiments, the motor is capable of vibrating at least one
of the top brush tray and the bottom brush tray in a substantially
random motion. In some embodiments, the hands-free simultaneous
whole-mouth teeth cleaner further comprises a handle extending from
at least one of: the motor case; the top brush tray; and the bottom
brush tray, the handle being for manually guiding the top brush
tray and bottom brush tray into and out of a user's mouth, the
handle being sufficiently small and lightweight, so as to enable a
user to perform actions other than toothbrushing during operation
of the hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner.
[0018] In some embodiments, the handle extends from an apex of at
least one of the top brush tray and the bottom brush tray. In some
embodiments, the handle is short enough to enable a user to pull
clothes over the user's head. In some embodiments, the handle
includes a rounded end. In some embodiments, the handle includes a
ball-shaped end. In some embodiments, the switch is located on the
handle.
[0019] In some embodiments, the hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth
teeth cleaner further comprises an extended soft-tissue contacting
surface of at least one of: the top brush tray, the bottom brush
tray, and the motor case, the extended soft-tissue contacting
surface being capable of providing non-irritating frictional
contact to soft tissue of a user's mouth via vibration induced by
the motor. In some embodiments, the non-irritating frictional
contact is capable of at least one of: removing dead cells from the
soft tissue; and cleaning the soft tissue. In some embodiments, the
soft tissue includes at least one of: the user's gums; the user's
tongue; and the user's inner cheeks. In some embodiments, the
extended soft-tissue contacting surface is capable of providing
simultaneous non-irritating frictional contact to each of: the
user's gums; the user's tongue; and the user's inner cheeks. In
some embodiments, the extended soft-tissue contacting surface
includes rubber. In some embodiments, the extended soft-tissue
contacting surface contains at least one of: bumps; ridges;
dimples; and grooves.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] The invention will be more fully understood by reference to
the detailed description, in conjunction with the following
figures, wherein:
[0021] FIG. 1 is an oblique view of an embodiment of the hands-free
simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner;
[0022] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the embodiment shown in FIG.
1;
[0023] FIG. 3A is a side view of the embodiment shown in FIG.
1;
[0024] FIG. 3B is a top view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1;
[0025] FIG. 4 is an oblique view of an alternative embodiment which
includes brushes that are angled so as to be capable of reaching a
person's gum line;
[0026] FIG. 5 is an oblique underside view of the embodiment of
FIG. 4A, further including extended soft-tissue contacting surfaces
on portions of its exterior surface;
[0027] FIG. 6 is an elements diagram showing the relationship
between the main elements of an embodiment of the hands-free
simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner; and
[0028] FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing exemplary steps of using an
embodiment of the hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth
cleaner.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0029] FIG. 1 is an oblique view of an embodiment of the hands-free
simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner 100. A motor case 102 which
houses a motor (not shown), is attached to a top brush tray 104
containing tooth-brushing material 106, as well as a bottom brush
tray 108, also containing tooth-brushing material 106. The top and
bottom brush trays 104, 108 each have an arc-shaped channel capable
of receiving a user's row of teeth when the user inserts his top
and bottom rows of teeth into the respective trays 104, 108.
[0030] Both the top and bottom brush trays contain tooth-brushing
material 106. In the embodiments shown in FIGS. 1 through 5, the
tooth-brushing material shown is a set of bristles, such as
toothbrush bristles, located within the top brush tray 104, and
also the bottom brush tray 108. Therefore, to be precise, in the
context of discussing the figures the tooth-brushing material 106
will be referred to as "bristles."
[0031] In alternative embodiments, the tooth-brushing material 106
can be sponge material, polymer foam material, gel-like material, a
combination thereof, and/or any other substance that can safely and
effectively clean a user's teeth, especially when used in
conjunction with a teeth-cleaning agent such as toothpaste. In some
embodiments, the tooth-brushing material 106 can be a
micro-cleaning material such as micro-fiber, or a micro-sponge,
and/or traditional cleaning pad material. It can be non-abrasive
and form-fitting, as well as flexible and pliable.
[0032] The top brush tray 104 is an arc-shaped, upward facing
channel capable of receiving a user's top row of teeth, and the
bottom brush tray 108 is an arc-shaped, downward-facing channel
capable of receiving a user's bottom row of teeth. In some
embodiments, the motor case 102 can be attached to one of the trays
and not the other. In the embodiment shown, the top and bottom
brush trays are secured to the motor case, via a tray support
structure (not shown here, but shown and discussed in FIG. 2,
below) which in turn supports both of the trays.
[0033] Some embodiments include a handle 110. A manually operable
switch 112 is capable of operating the motor. In some embodiments
the switch 112 can be located on a handle 110, while in other
embodiments, the switch 112 can be located directly on the motor
case 102. In the embodiment shown, the handle 110 is a
finger-graspable handle protrusion extending from a front side of
the motor case 102 and through the trays 104, 108. In other
embodiments, the hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner
does not include a handle 100.
[0034] The motor case 102 and the trays 104, 108 can be made of a
safe and non-abrasive material, such as plastic. The bristles 106
can be any bristles capable of brushing teeth in a non-abrasive
manner, such as traditional toothbrush bristles. In the embodiment
shown, the top 104 and bottom 105 trays lie in substantially
parallel planes. Also in the embodiment shown, the toothbrush
bristles 106 include bristles positioned so as to be capable of
contacting the front and back surfaces of a user's teeth.
Furthermore, the top brush tray 104 contains bristles capable of
contacting the bottom and side surfaces of a user's top teeth,
while the bottom brush tray 105 contains bristles capable of
contacting the top and side surfaces of a user's bottom teeth.
[0035] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the embodiment shown in FIG.
1. In this embodiment, the motor 200 is visible. Also visible is a
tray support structure system including two support fins 202, 203,
which attach to the motor case 102 and support the top brush tray
104 and bottom brush tray 108. The motor 200 can be capable of
vibrating the hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner 100
in such a manner as to induce the toothbrush bristles 106 to brush
a user's teeth. In some embodiments, the motor 200 can vibrate the
hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner 100 so as to
induce the toothbrush bristles 106 to brush a user's teeth in a
random pattern.
[0036] The trays 104, 108 can be replaceable, so that a user can
use the same core product including the motor case 102 and support
fins 200 (and handle 110 when included in the design), but easily
replace the trays 104, 108, for example, if and when the bristles
106 have been worn out and are no longer useful, and/or the tray(s)
104, 108 are otherwise damaged or otherwise not properly
functional. The support fins 202, 203 can be adjustable, so as to
accommodate different size trays for people with various different
sized rows of teeth.
[0037] Because the motor 200 resides in a user's mouth during its
use, the hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner 100 does
not contain bulky or heavy parts that protrude from the mouth.
Therefore, the hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner
100 can be stabilized by being secured in the mouth, and does not
require a user to hold the device. The hands-free simultaneous
whole-mouth teeth cleaner 100 can be used to brush their teeth
while still allowing a user the freedom to accomplish other tasks,
such as getting ready for the day or for bed, including getting
dressed or undressed.
[0038] FIG. 3A is a side view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1,
and FIG. 3B is a top view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 4
is an oblique view of an alternative embodiment of the hands-free
simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner 100 which includes
gum-brushing toothbrush bristles 400 that are angled so as to be
capable of reaching a person's gum line. In this embodiment, the
motorized action of the hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth
cleaner 100 can both brush a user's teeth as well as massage the
user's gums, all without requiring manual manipulation.
[0039] FIG. 5 is an oblique underside view of the embodiment of
FIG. 4, further including extended soft-tissue contacting surfaces
500, 502 that are capable of providing non-irritating frictional
contact to soft tissue of a user's mouth, via movement induced by
the motor. In the embodiment shown, the extended soft-tissue
contacting surface includes a bumped and dimpled surface 500 on the
outer area of the top and bottom brush trays 104, 108 so as to aid
in cleaning and/or removing dead skin cells from the inside of a
user's cheeks; as well as a ridged and grooved surface 404 on the
underside of the motor case 102, so as to aid in cleaning and/or
removing dead skin cells from the top of a user's tongue. The
extended soft-tissue contacting surfaces 500, 502 can be comprised
of a soft material, such as rubber. In various alternative
embodiments, extended soft-tissue contacting surfaces 500, 502 can
include bumps, dimples, and/or any other shape and/or texture
features which promotes the desired non-agitating frictional
contact.
[0040] FIG. 6 is an elements diagram showing the relationship
between the main elements of an embodiment of the hands-free
simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner. A motor case 102 housing a
motor 200 supports a tray support structure system (which in the
embodiments shown, include two support fins 202, 203), which in
turn supports the top brush tray 104 and bottom brush tray 108
(each of which contain toothbrush bristles). In embodiments, a
handle 110 protrudes from the front of the motor case 102. In the
embodiment shown, the hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth
cleaner includes a handle 110. A power switch 112 is attached to
the handle in this embodiment. The switch 112 is in communication
with the motor 200 so as to actuate the motor 200, turning the
motor 200 on or off, as desired. In this embodiment, the motor 200
causes the hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner 100 to
vibrate so as to induce the toothbrush bristles to brush a user's
teeth in a random pattern.
[0041] FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating exemplary steps of using
the hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner. In this
example, an embodiment of the hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth
teeth cleaner including a handle is used. First, a user puts
toothpaste in the motor case 700. In some embodiments, this can be
done simply by squeezing toothpaste into the top brush tray and the
bottom brush tray while holding the hands-free simultaneous
whole-mouth teeth cleaner vertically, while holding the hands-free
simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner by the handle. Next, the
user inserts the hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth cleaner
into their mouth 702. The user then positions their top row of
teeth into the top brush tray, and their bottom row of teeth into
the bottom brush tray 704.
[0042] Next, the user operates the switch, thereby powering on the
motor and causing the bristles to move 706. In some embodiments,
the motor causes the hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth teeth
cleaner to vibrate so as to induce the toothbrush bristles to brush
a user's teeth in a random pattern. The hands-free simultaneous
whole-mouth teeth cleaner brushes a user's teeth, leaving the
user's hands free and enabling the user to engage in other
activity, such as dressing or undressing. If the user has other
tasks to engage in during brushing teeth 708, the user can engage
in those tasks during the brushing of their teeth 710. Finally,
when the user is finished brushing their teeth, the user shuts the
power off, and removes the hands-free simultaneous whole-mouth
teeth cleaner 712.
[0043] Other modifications and implementations will occur to those
skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and the scope
of the invention as claimed. Accordingly, the above description is
not intended to limit the invention except as indicated in the
following claims.
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