U.S. patent application number 13/831356 was filed with the patent office on 2014-09-18 for optibrush.
The applicant listed for this patent is Naomi R. Hersh, Audrey Rosenberg. Invention is credited to Naomi R. Hersh, Audrey Rosenberg.
Application Number | 20140259488 13/831356 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 51520530 |
Filed Date | 2014-09-18 |
United States Patent
Application |
20140259488 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Rosenberg; Audrey ; et
al. |
September 18, 2014 |
Optibrush
Abstract
Full mouth toothbrush, just need to chew to get gingival massage
and plaque removal for: disabled, challenged, and elderly. Using a
skeletal structure: extending "ribs" or "dental impression tray"
with bristles properly placed which will allow spacing for cleaning
and drying device, while providing bristles to brush teeth and gums
of both arches at once. Bristles proper length and angle to ADA
specifications. Fluoride mouthwash can be used in place of
toothpaste for bedridden. This item will be able to be washed in a
dishwasher, in three sizes, large, medium, small, This product can
be made disposable, single arch design, disposable or reusable,
with a handle, and in multiple colors/combinations.
Inventors: |
Rosenberg; Audrey;
(Westport, CT) ; Hersh; Naomi R.; (Stamford,
CT) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Rosenberg; Audrey
Hersh; Naomi R. |
Westport
Stamford |
CT
CT |
US
US |
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Family ID: |
51520530 |
Appl. No.: |
13/831356 |
Filed: |
March 14, 2013 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
15/167.2 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A46B 9/045 20130101;
A61C 9/0006 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
15/167.2 |
International
Class: |
A46B 9/04 20060101
A46B009/04 |
Claims
1. I claim the "full mouth toothbrush", any and all constructions
not of a solid structure, it can be a "rib cage" design, or
impression tray design, comprising of any and all combinations or
configurations of perforations for any construction that covers
both the upper and lower arches at the same time with communication
for moisture and air to circulate, it can be disposable and/or more
durable, with a handle for easy administration, effectively and
easily brushes all the teeth at once, comprised of a soft durable
structure, a skeletal "rib cage" design, or that of a dental
impression tray, allowing for easy wash and dry, comprising of a
"spine" on the biting surface shared by upper and lower with
bristles for the biting surfaces and providing a "biting action",
with arms or "ribs" that hold bristles between each tooth both
upper and lower, three size variations, small for children and
medium and large for adults and when the patient bites into the
device, the teeth are engaged with the bristles, chewing, provides
enough movement to create gingival massage, utilizing soft bristles
placed at ideal angulations ensuing plaque removal for disabled,
elderly, handicapped, hospitalized, with physical limitations or
anyone else who has difficulty holding an electric or non-electric
toothbrush or where brushing is a challenge, this can also be made
in a single use item, impregnated with fluoridated
mouthwash/toothpaste; or separate arch design, to allow for
different occlusions and uses for individual needs, of course this
can be made in various colors and must have ability to be
identified, labeled for use in a nursing home or other
institutional situation, and must be able to be put into a
dishwasher, for cleaning large quantities, and a handle for
administering, with recycle ability.
Description
[0001] There has always been a difficulty for disabled, and elderly
patents to maintain a healthy dentition. Thus constantly
maintaining gingivitis, constant infection and risk for heart
disease as well as constant cavities, which leads to dental
problems such as root canals, and extractions. Having a full mouth
toothbrush, that one just needs to chew on, to get a gingival
massage and plaque removal, is a simple solution for the needs of
hospital bound, arthritis stricken, and elderly, even autistic.
These are just the start of specific groups that can benefit with
this invention. With some research I have found it will work very
well with the autistic community too. Similar to a dental
impression tray, it will cover the entire arch of the upper and
lower teeth at the same time. It will have the proper bristles and
angulations and width to allow for easy acceptance and use. It will
be made of a soft durable and cleanable material. It has cut out or
perforations, to allow for fluid to flow around the teeth and arch
and between arches, which will allow for easy transmission of
fluorided mouth wash to access all the teeth and interproximal
spaces and after brushing allow for easy cleaning, washing and
drying. A skeletal structure can be used as well like a "rib cage",
in design structure to allow for easier cleaning and drying,
maintenance. This device could work well with a few drops of mouth
wash, by omitting toothpaste, it will be easy to use in a
hospital/"bed ridden" setting, without having the need to be at a
sink for rinsing. This item will be able to be washed in a
dishwasher so when used in a nursing home, or large facilities,
large quantities can be dealt with easily. Or it can be made in a
disposable, one time use, as the disposable toothbrushes are made.
Of course this material will be able to be assigned names to
protect the individual's use. After use the patient can just a
simple sip of water and swish and spit or even swallow. The
prototype proved effective in easy use and favorable in obtaining
our goals. The "Optibrusher" will have a thumb grip handle as in
the trays to take molds of teeth, but a bit smaller and flexible,
so as not to cause injury, but to allow easy delivery/removal by an
aid, family member, or just a second person. Optimally the "one
time use" version should be able to be recycled, or if hospital
issued can be used for the short stay, since the design allows for
easy washing and drying. The disposable version will have bristles
coated with fluoridated mouthwash. The "Optibrusher" can be made in
many colors and color combinations. The device has 2 designs, one
of which is more closely related to a "impression tray" with enough
cut outs to provide for proper cleaning and drying. The other
design is more closely related to the structure of a rib cage. A
handle small enough not to be intrusive and big enough for an aid
to hold and administer, and remove the device comfortably, located
at the midline and parallel to the biting plane, made
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0002] FIG. 1
[0003] This is a side view showing the basic "rib cage" design. Arm
like projections similar to "ribs" extend from the base or
"backbone" structure, similar to the human ribcage, single or
double rib design extends off the main "backbone" spaced so that
the entire arch is brushed while spaced so the device can be easily
cleaned and dried between uses. The "ribs" are both upper and lower
off the base. The base or "backbone" contains bristles projecting
up and down to brush the occlusal/biting surfaces of the teeth in
the entire arch upper and lower. The "ribs" are to be spaced so
that the "ribs" reach between the incisors, cuspids, bicuspids and
molars.
[0004] FIG. 2
[0005] This is a cross-section detail of an individual "rib".
Bristles project towards the teeth from the sides and also some
bristles are directed to catch the spaces between the ribs so no
teeth are omitted.
[0006] FIG. 3
[0007] This aerial view, showing the base and shared biting surface
for the upper and lower teeth covering the entire arch, spaces,
depicted as circles in the drawing, in the structure, will allow
flow of fluoride mouthwash in place of toothpaste, to all surfaces
upper and lower and easy cleaning and drying of the device, shaded
squares show location of "ribs". The shaded squares are the "ribs",
also spaced to allow maximum cleaning and allow for air-drying.
[0008] FIG. 4
[0009] This shows the cross section of the "Optibrusher's" base,
The flexible base containing bristles extending to the upper and
lower biting surfaces, as well as the extending rib design one for
the both arches at the same time.
[0010] FIG. 5
[0011] Single arch design, showing the three sets of bristles
located on the sides and on the bottom.
[0012] FIG. 6
[0013] To add durability to the structure and hold the shape, a
connecting "band" of the same material would/could be added, on
both the upper and lower, bristles might be added to catch the gaps
if any so all the surfaces can be brushed
[0014] FIG. 7. Rib design with the connecting ribs, with Handle to
aid ease and comfort for administrating the device and for easy
removal.
[0015] FIG. 8.
[0016] Birds eye view of the "rib" design, with connecting piece to
add strength and structure to the "ribs" and prevent breakage.
Handle for easy delivery and removal of the device is on the
[0017] FIG. 9.
[0018] This is pictures of different types of impression trays, in
different colors better showing the "perforations, and cut outs
then my primitive drawings. I propose that the tooth brush bristles
be aligned as in my FIG. 2
[0019] FIG. 10
[0020] This is an older metal impression tray with a different
configuration of perforations.
[0021] FIG. 11
[0022] This is yet a different configuration of perforations, but
for the "top" the tray needs to be made tray needs to be reduced in
length for the palate since it is not really necessary to have
bristles on the hard palate.
[0023] FIG. 12
[0024] This shows different colors and sizes of trays, again the
bristles should be added in the configuration from FIG. 2.
[0025] But placed back to back to become a single unit that can be
easily placed in any mouth and then the act of chewing will provide
adequate removal of food debris and bacteria.
[0026] FIG. 13
[0027] Closer view of the lower and upper impression tray, with
plenty of perforations, and coverage to allow for enough toothbrush
bristles to provide a good brushing for the average dentition.
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