U.S. patent application number 14/030984 was filed with the patent office on 2014-11-06 for toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles and with ingredients and with tongue cleaner.
The applicant listed for this patent is Alice Chang. Invention is credited to Alice Chang.
Application Number | 20140325778 14/030984 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 51840609 |
Filed Date | 2014-11-06 |
United States Patent
Application |
20140325778 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Chang; Alice |
November 6, 2014 |
TOOTHBRUSH WITH THIN AND TAPERED BRISTLES AND WITH INGREDIENTS AND
WITH TONGUE CLEANER
Abstract
Toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system includes a
toothbrush assembly having a brush head, a handle, and at least one
bristle. The bristles include at least one sharp and pointed edge
for reaching and cleaning hard to reach areas on teeth and gums of
a user-brusher. The bristles can be thin and tapered. The at least
one bristle can comprise tiny tapered bristles. The bristles, tiny
tapered bristles, and tongue cleaner can comprise cleansing
ingredient and nutritional ingredient. The bristles, tiny tapered
bristles, brush head, handle, and tongue cleaner can comprise
flavoring ingredient. The toothbrush assembly is usable for
hygienically maintaining teeth and gums of a user-brusher. The
tongue cleaner can be included for cleaning of the tongue. The
toothbrush assembly and the tongue cleaner can comprise an
electrically powered instrument for wet and dry use.
Inventors: |
Chang; Alice; (South
Pasadena, CA) |
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Applicant: |
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Chang; Alice |
South Pasadena |
CA |
US |
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Family ID: |
51840609 |
Appl. No.: |
14/030984 |
Filed: |
September 18, 2013 |
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61819475 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
15/167.1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A46B 15/0081 20130101;
A46D 1/0276 20130101; A46B 9/04 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
15/167.1 |
International
Class: |
A46B 9/04 20060101
A46B009/04 |
Claims
1. A toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system comprises: a
toothbrush assembly comprising: a handle having: a first end, a
second end, a top side, and a bottom side; and a brush head having:
a first side, a second side, and at least one bristle; wherein said
brush head is connected to said first end of said handle of said
toothbrush assembly; wherein said at least one bristle is
perpendicularly and non removably affixed to said first side of
said brush head; wherein said at least one bristle includes a sharp
and pointed edge for reaching and cleaning hard to reach areas on
teeth and gums of a user-brusher; wherein said at least one bristle
acts in a capacity of a cleaner-abrasive; wherein said at least one
bristle is approximately 0.05 to 0.5 millimeter thick before
tapering; wherein said at least one bristle is approximately
tapered 0 to 20 millimeters on one end with a tapered thickness of
approximately 0.01 to 0.5 millimeter thick; wherein said at least
one bristle is planted approximately 5 to 20 millimeters high on
said first side of said brush head; wherein said at least one
bristle is separated from one another by about 0 to 4 millimeters;
wherein said at least one bristle has a number ranging from 1 to a
few hundred bristles; wherein said handle has a length of about 1
to 12 inches; wherein said brush head has a size about 1 square
millimeter to 2 square inches; wherein said first side of said
brush head having said at least one bristle is located on said top
side of said handle; wherein said second side of said brush head
has a flat surface; and wherein said toothbrush assembly is usable
for hygienically maintaining teeth of a user-brusher.
2. The toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system of claim 1
wherein said at least one bristle is planted at varying pattern,
varying hardness, varying length, varying thickness, varying
tapered length, and varying tapered thickness, on said first side
of said brush head.
3. The toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system of claim 1
wherein said at least one bristle is selected from group consisting
of tapered tips, non tapered tips, rounded tips, uncut along
length, cut along length, horizontal cut along length, vertical cut
along length, diagonal cut along length, cut along length into
twists, and cut along length into ridges.
4. The toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system of claim 1
wherein said at least one bristle located on said brush head is
selected from group consisting of soft and forms a circular tip;
and hard and serrated.
5. The toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system of claim 1
wherein said at least one bristle is angularly and non-removably
affixed to said first side of said brush head.
6. The toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system of claim 1
wherein said at least one bristle comprises at least one cleansing
ingredient selected from group consisting of toothpaste, baking
soda, fluoride, triclosan, bleach, salt, Epsom salt, and charcoal;
and said at least one cleansing ingredient is in form selected from
group consisting of imbedded, and coated.
7. The toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system of claim 1
wherein said at least one bristle comprises at least one
nutritional ingredient selected from group consisting of various
vitamins, dietary minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids; said
vitamins include vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3,
vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B7, vitamin B9, vitamin B12,
vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, and vitamin K; said dietary
minerals include calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, sodium,
chlorine, magnesium, iron, cobalt, copper, zinc, molybdenum,
iodine, selenium, manganese, nickle, chromium, fluorine, boron, and
strontium; said amino acids include histidine, isoleucine, leucine,
lysine, methionine, cysteine, phenylalanine, tyrosine, threonine,
tryptophan, and valine; said fatty acids include alpha-linolenic
acid, and linoleic acid; and said at least one nutritional
ingredient is in form selected from group consisting of imbedded,
and coated.
8. The toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system of claim 1
wherein said at least one bristle, said brush head, and said handle
comprise at least one flavoring ingredient selected from group
consisting of natural flavors, artificial flavors, fruit flavors,
plant flavors, herb flavors, tea flavors, root flavors, flower
flavors, nut flavors, vegetable flavors, bean flavors, cereal
flavors, vegetable skin flavors, fruit skin flavors, and other
flavors, including artificial sweeteners, vinegar, sugar, syrup,
honey, menthol, echinacea, elder, horehound, mallow, sage, thyme,
cowslip, burnet, yarrow, marsh mallow, lady's mantle, speedwell,
plantain, linden flowers, wild thyme, hyssop, eucalyptus, sea
buckthorn, elder blossom, verbena, lemon balm, clove, coriander,
cumin, basil, dill, rosemary, parsley, carob, fennel, oregano,
nutmeg, allspice, catnip, wormwood, musk, pepper, chili,
horseradish, tumeric, mustard, curry, wasabi, mountain mint, lemon
grass, peppermint, spearmint, wintergreen, ginger, ginseng, garlic,
truffle, chive, cinnamon, licorice, rose, earl grey, darjeeling,
chrysanthemum, jasmine, chamomile, lavender, acacia, safflower,
vanilla, almond, apple, orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, grape,
guava, plum, peach, pear, blackberry, blueberry, strawberry,
cranberry, raspberry, cherry, mango, pineapple, pomegranate,
papaya, watermelon, honeydew, coconut, durian, passion fruit,
banana, fig, apricot, mandarin, blackcurrant, starfruit, kiwi,
pomelo, lychee, loquat, persimmon, tangerine, mangosteen, noni,
sugar apple, mulberry, elderberry, gooseberry, lingonberry, juniper
berry, jackfruit, dragonfruit, butter, peanut butter, cheese,
butterscotch, caramel, chocolate, coffee, roasted grain beverage,
green tea, potato, taro, carrot, turnip, yam, parsnip, rutabaga,
burdock, radish, sweet potato, lotus root, beet root, parsley root,
cucumber, squash, zucchini, pumpkin, eggplant, pepper, tomato,
avocado, winter melon, bitter melon, tomatillo, chayote, okra,
breadfruit, pod, broccoli, cauliflower, globe antichoke, caper,
asparagus, bamboo shoot, celery, rhubarb, cardoon, Chinese celery,
Kohlrabi, galangal, cabbage, kale, collard green, spinach, arugula,
beet green, bok choy, chard, choi sum, turnip green, endive,
lettuce, mustard green, watercress, gai lan, leek, onion, shallot,
rice, corn, wheat, barley, oat, rye, almond, cashew, chestnut,
coconut, hazelnut, macademia, peanut, pecan, pine nut, pistachio,
walnut, acorn, brazil nut, green bean, white bean, yellow bean,
pinto bean, soybean, lima bean, kidney bean, pea bean, mung bean,
chickpea, snow pea, lentil, seaweed, sea grape, mushroom, brussels
sprout, bean sprout, urad, alfalfa, fennel, and dandelion; and said
at least one flavoring ingredient is in form selected from group
consisting of imbedded, and coated.
9. The toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system of claim 1
wherein said at least one bristle, said brush head, and said handle
comprise at least one synthetic fiber selected from group
consisting of bio-plastic, plastic, nylon, polyester, and
acrylic.
10. The toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system of claim 1
wherein said at least one bristle, said brush head, and said
handle, comprise at least one natural fiber selected from group
consisting of animal and plant, including rubber, wood, and
bamboo.
11. The toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system of claim 1
wherein said at least one bristle having a pattern selected from
group consisting of bundles of bristles in rows, bundles of
bristles in circular shapes, bundles of bristles in round shapes,
bundles of bristles in jagged shapes, bundles of bristles in
cylindrical shapes, bundles of bristles in cubical shapes, bundles
of bristles in ring shapes, evenly spaced bristles in bundles, and
evenly spaced bundles of bristles; said bundles having a size about
1 square millimeter to 2 square inches; said bundles comprise 1 to
a few hundred said at least one bristle; and said bundles are
separated from one another by about 0 to 5 millimeters.
12. The toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system of claim 1
wherein said at least one bristle located on said first side of
said brush head is in manner selected from group consisting of
fixed, removable, and replaceable.
13. The toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system of claim 1
wherein said brush head with said at least one bristle connected to
said first end of said handle is in manner selected from group
consisting of fixed, removable, and replaceable.
14. The toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system of claim 1
wherein said brush head with at least one bristle is having a shape
selected from group consisting of rectangle, square, oval, round,
and circle.
15. The toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system of claim 1
wherein said handle is selected from group consisting of curved,
straight, and angular.
16. The toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system of claim 1
wherein said handle is located at said second side of said brush
head, and is selected from group consisting of curved, straight,
and angular.
17. The toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system of claim 1
wherein said at least one bristle comprises of tiny tapered
bristles about 0.5 to 2 millimeters in length, about 0.01 to 0.5
millimeter in tapered thickness, separated from one another by
about 0 to 3 millimeters, arranged at least one layer of 0 to 100
bristles in each layer, along length of said at least one bristle,
perpendicular to said at least one bristle, and angularly affixed
to said at least one bristle.
18. The toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system of claim
17 wherein said tiny tapered bristles comprise at least one
cleansing ingredient selected from group consisting of toothpaste,
baking soda, fluoride, triclosan, bleach, salt, Epsom salt, and
charcoal; and said at least one cleansing ingredient is in form
selected from group consisting of imbedded, and coated.
19. The toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system of claim
17 wherein said tiny tapered bristles comprise at least one
nutritional ingredient selected from group consisting of various
vitamins, dietary minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids; said
vitamins include vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3,
vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B7, vitamin B9, vitamin B12,
vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, and vitamin K; said dietary
minerals include calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, sodium,
chlorine, magnesium, iron, cobalt, copper, zinc, molybdenum,
iodine, selenium, manganese, nickle, chromium, fluorine, boron, and
strontium; said amino acids include histidine, isoleucine, leucine,
lysine, methionine, cysteine, phenylalanine, tyrosine, threonine,
tryptophan, and valine; said fatty acids include alpha-linolenic
acid, and linoleic acid; and said at least one nutritional
ingredient is in form selected from group consisting of imbedded,
and coated.
20. The toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system of claim
17 wherein said tiny tapered bristles comprise at least one
flavoring ingredient selected from group consisting of natural
flavors, artificial flavors, fruit flavors, plant flavors, herb
flavors, tea flavors, root flavors, flower flavors, nut flavors,
vegetable flavors, bean flavors, cereal flavors, vegetable skin
flavors, fruit skin flavors, and other flavors, including
artificial sweeteners, vinegar, sugar, syrup, honey, menthol,
echinacea, elder, horehound, mallow, sage, thyme, cowslip, burnet,
yarrow, marsh mallow, lady's mantle, speedwell, plantain, linden
flowers, wild thyme, hyssop, eucalyptus, sea buckthorn, elder
blossom, verbena, lemon balm, clove, coriander, cumin, basil, dill,
rosemary, parsley, carob, fennel, oregano, nutmeg, allspice,
catnip, wormwood, musk, pepper, chili, horseradish, tumeric,
mustard, curry, wasabi, mountain mint, lemon grass, peppermint,
spearmint, wintergreen, ginger, ginseng, garlic, truffle, chive,
cinnamon, licorice, rose, earl grey, darjeeling, chrysanthemum,
jasmine, chamomile, lavender, acacia, safflower, vanilla, almond,
apple, orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, grape, guava, plum, peach,
pear, blackberry, blueberry, strawberry, cranberry, raspberry,
cherry, mango, pineapple, pomegranate, papaya, watermelon,
honeydew, coconut, durian, passion fruit, banana, fig, apricot,
mandarin, blackcurrant, starfruit, kiwi, pomelo, lychee, loquat,
persimmon, tangerine, mangosteen, noni, sugar apple, mulberry,
elderberry, gooseberry, lingonberry, juniper berry, jackfruit,
dragonfruit, butter, peanut butter, cheese, butterscotch, caramel,
chocolate, coffee, roasted grain beverage, green tea, potato, taro,
carrot, turnip, yam, parsnip, rutabaga, burdock, radish, sweet
potato, lotus root, beet root, parsley root, cucumber, squash,
zucchini, pumpkin, eggplant, pepper, tomato, avocado, winter melon,
bitter melon, tomatillo, chayote, okra, breadfruit, pod, broccoli,
cauliflower, globe antichoke, caper, asparagus, bamboo shoot,
celery, rhubarb, cardoon, Chinese celery, Kohlrabi, galangal,
cabbage, kale, collard green, spinach, arugula, beet green, bok
choy, chard, choi sum, turnip green, endive, lettuce, mustard
green, watercress, gai lan, leek, onion, shallot, rice, corn,
wheat, barley, oat, rye, almond, cashew, chestnut, coconut,
hazelnut, macademia, peanut, pecan, pine nut, pistachio, walnut,
acorn, brazil nut, green bean, white bean, yellow bean, pinto bean,
soybean, lima bean, kidney bean, pea bean, mung bean, chickpea,
snow pea, lentil, seaweed, sea grape, mushroom, brussels sprout,
bean sprout, urad, alfalfa, fennel, and dandelion; and said at
least one flavoring ingredient is in form selected from group
consisting of imbedded, and coated.
21. The toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system of claim
17 wherein said tiny tapered bristles comprise at least one
synthetic fiber selected from group consisting of bio-plastic,
plastic, nylon, polyester, and acrylic.
22. The toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system of claim
17 wherein said tiny tapered bristles comprise at least one natural
fiber selected from group consisting of animal and plant, including
rubber, wood, and bamboo.
23. The toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system of claim 1
wherein said first side of said brush head comprises a surface
selected from group consisting of a flat surface, and surface with
said at least one bristle; and said second side of said brush head
having a surface for tongue cleaner.
24. The toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system of claim
23 wherein said tongue cleaner, said brush head, and said handle
comprise at least one fiber selected from group consisting of
bio-plastic, plastic, nylon, polyester, acrylic, rubber, wood, and
bamboo.
25. The toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system of claim
23 wherein said tongue cleaner comprises at least one cleansing
ingredient selected from group consisting of toothpaste, baking
soda, fluoride, triclosan, bleach, salt, Epsom salt, and charcoal;
and said at least one cleansing ingredient is in form selected from
group consisting of imbedded, and coated.
26. The toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system of claim
23 wherein said tongue cleaner comprises at least one nutritional
ingredient selected from group consisting of various vitamins,
dietary minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids; said vitamins
include vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B5,
vitamin B6, vitamin B7, vitamin B9, vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin
D, vitamin E, and vitamin K; said dietary minerals include calcium,
phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, sodium, chlorine, magnesium, iron,
cobalt, copper, zinc, molybdenum, iodine, selenium, manganese,
nickle, chromium, fluorine, boron, and strontium; said amino acids
include histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine,
cysteine, phenylalanine, tyrosine, threonine, tryptophan, and
valine; said fatty acids include alpha-linolenic acid, and linoleic
acid; and said at least one nutritional ingredient is in form
selected from group consisting of imbedded, and coated.
27. The toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system of claim
23 wherein said tongue cleaner comprises at least one flavoring
ingredient selected from group consisting of natural flavors,
artificial flavors, fruit flavors, plant flavors, herb flavors, tea
flavors, root flavors, flower flavors, nut flavors, vegetable
flavors, bean flavors, cereal flavors, vegetable skin flavors,
fruit skin flavors, and other flavors, including artificial
sweeteners, vinegar, sugar, syrup, honey, menthol, echinacea,
elder, horehound, mallow, sage, thyme, cowslip, burnet, yarrow,
marsh mallow, lady's mantle, speedwell, plantain, linden flowers,
wild thyme, hyssop, eucalyptus, sea buckthorn, elder blossom,
verbena, lemon balm, clove, coriander, cumin, basil, dill,
rosemary, parsley, carob, fennel, oregano, nutmeg, allspice,
catnip, wormwood, musk, pepper, chili, horseradish, tumeric,
mustard, curry, wasabi, mountain mint, lemon grass, peppermint,
spearmint, wintergreen, ginger, ginseng, garlic, truffle, chive,
cinnamon, licorice, rose, earl grey, darjeeling, chrysanthemum,
jasmine, chamomile, lavender, acacia, safflower, vanilla, almond,
apple, orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, grape, guava, plum, peach,
pear, blackberry, blueberry, strawberry, cranberry, raspberry,
cherry, mango, pineapple, pomegranate, papaya, watermelon,
honeydew, coconut, durian, passion fruit, banana, fig, apricot,
mandarin, blackcurrant, starfruit, kiwi, pomelo, lychee, loquat,
persimmon, tangerine, mangosteen, noni, sugar apple, mulberry,
elderberry, gooseberry, lingonberry, juniper berry, jackfruit,
dragonfruit, butter, peanut butter, cheese, butterscotch, caramel,
chocolate, coffee, roasted grain beverage, green tea, potato, taro,
carrot, turnip, yam, parsnip, rutabaga, burdock, radish, sweet
potato, lotus root, beet root, parsley root, cucumber, squash,
zucchini, pumpkin, eggplant, pepper, tomato, avocado, winter melon,
bitter melon, tomatillo, chayote, okra, breadfruit, pod, broccoli,
cauliflower, globe antichoke, caper, asparagus, bamboo shoot,
celery, rhubarb, cardoon, Chinese celery, Kohlrabi, galangal,
cabbage, kale, collard green, spinach, arugula, beet green, bok
choy, chard, choi sum, turnip green, endive, lettuce, mustard
green, watercress, gai lan, leek, onion, shallot, rice, corn,
wheat, barley, oat, rye, almond, cashew, chestnut, coconut,
hazelnut, macademia, peanut, pecan, pine nut, pistachio, walnut,
acorn, brazil nut, green bean, white bean, yellow bean, pinto bean,
soybean, lima bean, kidney bean, pea bean, mung bean, chickpea,
snow pea, lentil, seaweed, sea grape, mushroom, brussels sprout,
bean sprout, urad, alfalfa, fennel, and dandelion; and said at
least one flavoring ingredient is in form selected from group
consisting of imbedded, and coated.
28. The toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system of claim
23 wherein said tongue cleaner having a pattern selected from group
consisting of pointed edges in rows, evenly spaced pointed edges,
rounded edges in rows, evenly spaced rounded edges, cone shapes in
rows, evenly spaced cone shapes, dome shapes in rows, evenly spaced
dome shapes, spherical shapes in rows, evenly spaced spherical
shapes, cylindrical shapes in rows, evenly spaced cylindrical
shapes, cubical shapes in rows, evenly spaced cubical shapes, ring
shapes in rows, evenly spaced ring shapes, bundles of bristles in
rows, and evenly spaced bristles in bundles; said pattern is about
1 to 20 millimeters high; said shape is about 0.5 to 5 millimeters
thick; said shape is separated from one another by about 0 to 10
millimeters; and said shape is selected from group consisting of
tapered tips, non tapered tips, rounded tips, uncut along length,
cut along length, horizontal cut along length, vertical cut along
length, diagonal cut along length, cut along length into twists,
and cut along length into ridges.
29. The toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system of claim
23 wherein said tongue cleaner located on said second side of said
brush head is in manner selected from group consisting of fixed,
removable, and replaceable.
30. The toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system of claim
23 wherein said brush head with said tongue cleaner connected to
said first end of said handle is in manner selected from group
consisting of fixed, removable, and replaceable.
31. The toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system of claim
23 wherein said brush head with said tongue cleaner is having a
shape selected from group consisting of rectangle, square, oval,
round, and circle.
32. The toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system of claim
23 wherein said handle is selected from group consisting of curved,
straight, and angular.
33. The toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system of claim
23 wherein said handle is located at said first side of said brush
head, and is selected from group consisting of curved, straight,
and angular.
34. The toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system of claim 1
wherein said toothbrush assembly comprises an electrically powered
instrument for wet and dry use, and is selected from group
consisting of vibrational movements, clockwise movements, and
counterclockwise movements; and of high and low speeds.
35. The toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system of claim
23 wherein said tongue cleaner comprises an electrically powered
instrument for wet and dry use, and is selected from group
consisting of vibrational movements, clockwise movements, and
counterclockwise movements; and of high and low speeds.
36. A toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system comprises: a
toothbrush assembly comprising: a handle having: a first end, a
second end, a top side, and a bottom side; and a brush head having:
a first side, a second side, and at least one bristle; wherein said
brush head is connected to said first end of said handle of said
toothbrush assembly; wherein said at least one bristle is
perpendicularly and non removably affixed to said first side of
said brush head; wherein said at least one bristle includes at
least one sharp and pointed edge for reaching and cleaning hard to
reach areas on teeth and gums of a user-brusher; wherein said at
least one bristle acts in a capacity of a cleaner-abrasive; wherein
said at least one bristle is approximately 0.05 to 0.5 millimeter
thick before tapering; wherein said at least one bristle is
approximately tapered 0 to 20 millimeters on one end with a tapered
thickness of approximately 0.01 to 0.5 millimeter thick; wherein
said at least one bristle is planted approximately 5 to 20
millimeters high on said first side of said brush head; wherein
said at least one bristle is separated from one another by about 0
to 4 millimeters; wherein said at least one bristle has a number
ranging from 1 to a few hundred bristles; wherein said at least one
bristle comprises at least one composition; wherein said at least
one bristle located on said brush head is soft and forms a circular
tip; wherein said at least one bristle, said brush head, and said
handle comprise at least one synthetic fiber; wherein said handle
has a length of about 1 to 12 inches; wherein said brush head has a
size about 1 square millimeter to 2 square inches; wherein said
first side of said brush head having said at least one bristle is
located on said top side of said handle; wherein said second side
of said brush head having a surface for tongue cleaner; and wherein
said toothbrush assembly is usable for hygienically maintaining
teeth of a user-brusher.
37. The toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system of claim
36 comprises a kit including the following parts: said toothbrush
assembly having said brush head with said at least one bristle
comprising said at least one composition of various cleansing
ingredients and flavoring ingredients; said toothbrush assembly in
a selection of children and adult sizes; and a set of user
instructions.
38. A method of use for a toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles
system of claim 36 comprising the steps of: choosing a said
toothbrush assembly having a user-preferred said at least one
composition located on a said brush head having said at least one
bristle; wetting said brush head; applying toothpaste onto said
brush head; cleaning a tongue of a user-brusher; brushing teeth of
said user-brusher; rinsing said brush head of said toothbrush
assembly; storing said toothbrush assembly when brushing is
complete; and using another said toothbrush assembly to perform a
different type of cleaning.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] The present applications are related to and claims priority
from prior provisional application Ser. Nos. 61/819,475 filed May
3, 2013 which applications are incorporated herein by
reference.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] The following includes information that may be useful in
understanding the present invention(s). It is not an admission that
any of the information provided herein is prior art, or material,
to the presently described or claimed inventions, or that any
publication or document that is specifically or implicitly
referenced is prior art.
[0004] 1. Field of the Invention
[0005] The present invention relates generally to the field of
tooth brushes and more specifically relates to a toothbrush with
thin and tapered bristles and ingredients, made from synthetic and
natural fibers, so that clean and comfortable brushing of the teeth
and gums is enabled. The tongue cleaner can be included for
cleaning of the tongue.
[0006] 2. Description of the Related Art
[0007] A toothbrush is an oral hygiene instrument used to clean the
teeth and gums that consists of a head of tightly clustered
bristles mounted on a handle, which facilitates the cleansing of
hard-to-reach areas of the mouth. Toothpaste, which often contains
fluoride, is commonly used in conjunction with a toothbrush to
increase the effectiveness of tooth brushing. Toothbrushes are
available with different bristle textures, sizes and forms. Most
dentists recommend using a toothbrush labeled "soft", since hard
bristled toothbrushes can damage tooth enamel and irritate the
gums. Toothbrushes have usually been made from synthetic fibers
since they were originally developed, although animal bristles are
still sometimes used. Toothbrushes may not be effective or
efficient at tooth-care.
[0008] A tongue cleaner (also called a tongue scraper or tongue
brush) is an oral hygiene device designed to clean the bacterial
build-up, food debris, fungi, and dead cells from the surface of
the tongue. The bacteria and fungi that grow on the tongue are
related to many common oral care and general health problems. In
addition, decaying bacteria produce volatile sulphur compounds on
the rear of the tongue; these molecules account for 80 to 95
percent of all cases of halitosis (bad breath).
[0009] Various attempts have been made to solve the above-mentioned
problems such as those found in U.S. Pat. No. 6,764,142 to
Young-Jun Kwon; U.S. Pat. No. 7,448,693 to Sung-Wook Kwon; U.S.
Pat. No. 6,041,467 to Donna J. Beals; U.S. Pat. No. 8,297,710 to
Toyokazu Mori; U.S. Pat. No. 5,533,227 Satoshi Hayashi; and U.S.
Pat. No. 8,336,967 to Sung-Hwan Kwon. This prior art is
representative of toothbrushes with bristles. None of the above
inventions and patents, taken either singly or in combination, is
seen to describe the invention as claimed.
[0010] Ideally, a toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles and
with ingredients and with tongue cleaner should be compact and
convenient in use, and yet, would operate reliably and be
manufactured at a modest expense. Thus, a need exists for a
reliable a toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles and with
ingredients made from synthetic and natural fibers, so that clean
and comfortable brushing of the teeth and gums is enabled and to
avoid the above-mentioned problems. A tongue cleaner can be
included on the other side of the brush head.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0011] In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known
toothbrushes art, the present invention provides a novel a
toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system (toothbrush with
thin and tapered bristles and with ingredients and with tongue
cleaner). The general purpose of the present invention, which will
be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a
toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system, made from
synthetic and natural fibers, so that clean and comfortable
brushing of the teeth and gums is enabled. The tongue cleaner can
be included for cleaning of the tongue.
[0012] A toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system as
disclosed herein comprises a toothbrush assembly comprising a
handle having a first end, a second end, a top side, and a bottom
side; and a brush head having a first side, a second side, and at
least one bristle. The brush head is connected to the first end of
the handle of the toothbrush assembly.
[0013] The at least one bristle acts in a capacity of a
cleaner-abrasive. The first side of the brush head having the at
least one bristle is located on the top side of the handle.
Optionally, the second side of the brush head can have a surface
for the tongue cleaner. The handle serves as a levering and
controlling means for the device.
[0014] The at least one bristle preferably includes at least one
sharp and pointed edge for reaching and cleaning hard to reach
areas on teeth and gums of a user-brusher. The at least one bristle
is approximately 0.05 to 0.5 millimeter thick before tapering. The
at least one bristle is tapered approximately 0 to 20 millimeters
on one end with a tapered thickness of approximately 0.01 to 0.5
millimeter thick. The at least one bristle is preferably planted
approximately 5 to 20 millimeters high on the toothbrush
assembly.
[0015] The bristles can be planted at varying length and thickness
on the toothbrush. And the bristles can have varying tapered length
and thickness. The at least one bristle comprises at least one
synthetic fiber and each one may act in the capacity of an abrasive
`pick`. As such it is able to reach into confined spaces between
teeth and abrasively remove debris. The at least one synthetic
fiber is selected from the group consisting of bio-plastic,
plastic, nylon, polyester, and acrylic. The toothbrush assembly is
usable for hygienically maintaining teeth of a user-brusher.
[0016] The toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system
comprises a kit including the following parts: a toothbrush
assembly having the brush head with the at least one bristle
comprising at least one composition of various cleansing
ingredients and flavoring ingredients; a toothbrush assembly in a
selection of children and adult sizes; and a set of user
instructions.
[0017] A method of use for the toothbrush with thin and tapered
bristles system comprises the steps of choosing a toothbrush
assembly having at least one bristle; wetting the brush head;
applying toothpaste onto the brush head; brushing teeth of a
user-brusher; optionally cleaning tongue of a user; rinsing the
brush head of the toothbrush assembly; storing the toothbrush
assembly when brushing is complete; and using another toothbrush
assembly to perform a different type of cleaning if desired.
[0018] The present invention holds significant improvements and
serves as a toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles and with
ingredients and with tongue cleaner for purposes of summarizing the
invention, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features of the
invention have been described herein. It is to be understood that
not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance
with any one particular embodiment of the invention. Thus, the
invention may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves
or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein
without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or
suggested herein. The features of the invention which are believed
to be novel are particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in
the concluding portion of the specification. These and other
features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will
become better understood with reference to the following drawings
and detailed description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0019] The figures which accompany the written portion of this
specification illustrate embodiments and method(s) of use for the
present invention, toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system
(toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles and with ingredients and
with tongue cleaner), constructed and operative according to the
teachings of the present invention.
[0020] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view illustrating a toothbrush
with thin and tapered bristles system in an `in-use` condition
according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0021] FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a side view of the
toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system according to an
embodiment of the present invention of FIG. 1.
[0022] FIG. 2A is a perspective view illustrating a front view of
the toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system with round
bundles of bristles according to an embodiment of the present
invention of FIG. 1.
[0023] FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating an alternate
variation of a side view of the toothbrush with thin and tapered
bristles system according to an embodiment of the present invention
of FIG. 1.
[0024] FIG. 3A is a perspective view illustrating an alternate
variation of the bristle(s), bristle with tiny tapered bristles,
for use with the present invention of FIG. 1.
[0025] FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a kit of the
toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system according to an
embodiment of the present invention of FIG. 1.
[0026] FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of use of the
toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system according to an
embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1-4.
[0027] The various embodiments of the present invention will
hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings,
wherein like designations denote like elements
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0028] As discussed above, embodiments of the present invention
relate to a toothbrush with thin bristles device and more
particularly to a toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system,
made from synthetic and/or natural fibers, so that clean and
comfortable brushing of the teeth and gums is enabled. The tongue
cleaner can be included for cleaning of the tongue.
[0029] Generally speaking, the toothbrush with thin and tapered
bristles and with ingredients and with tongue cleaner (toothbrush
with thin and tapered bristles system) is made from synthetic
and/or natural fibers, so that clean and comfortable brushing of
the teeth and gums is enabled. By creating a toothbrush with thin
and tapered bristles, and tapering at the edges, clean and
comfortable brushing of the teeth and gums is enabled. The tongue
cleaner can be included for cleaning of the tongue.
[0030] The at least one bristle is approximately 0.05 to 0 5
millimeter thick before tapering and is tapered approximately 0 to
20 millimeters on one end with a tapered thickness of approximately
0.01 to 0.5 millimeter thick. The at least one bristle is
preferably planted approximately 5 to 20 millimeters high on the
toothbrush assembly. The at least one bristle is separated from one
another by about 0 to 4 millimeters. The at least one bristle has a
number ranging from 1 to a few hundred bristles. The bristles can
be planted at varying lengths and thickness on the toothbrush. And
the bristles can have varying tapered length and thickness. The at
least one bristle is selected from the group consisting of tapered
tips, rounded tips, uncut along length, cut along length,
horizontal cut along length, vertical cut along length, diagonal
cut along length, cut along length into twists, and cut along
length into ridges. Further, at least one bristle can comprise of
tiny tapered bristles about 0.5 to 2 millimeters in length, and
0.01 to 0.5 millimeter in tapered thickness, separated from one
another by about 0 to 3 millimeters, arranged at least one layer of
0 to 100 bristles in each layer, along the length of at least one
bristle, perpendicular to at least one bristle, and angularly
affixed to at least one bristle. The tiny tapered bristles can have
the same cleansing ingredient, same flavoring ingredient, same
synthetic fiber, and same natural fiber as the at least one
bristle.
[0031] The at least one bristle can include a small size brush with
just one bristle, so that the bristle can clean between the teeth
and can be used as a toothpick. The small size brush can have a
size of about 1 to 12 inches in length. The small size brush can
have a range of about 1 to 10 bristles, to clean between the teeth.
By having a handle for the one bristle, is it easier for the user
to use and to the reach the teeth. Unlike a toothpick which has to
be thrown away after each use, the toothbrush with the one bristle
is reusable. The toothbrush assembly may have a number of bristle
ranging from 1 to a few hundred can have a length of about 1 to 12
inches. The brush head has a size of about 1 square millimeter to 2
square inches.
[0032] One side of the brush head is connected to the bristles for
brushing of the teeth. The other side of the brush head can have a
flat surface, or a surface for cleaning of the tongue. The
ergonomic tongue cleaner is shaped in accordance with the anatomy
of the tongue, and is optimized to lift and trap the plaque coating
and effectively clean the surface of the tongue.
[0033] For cleaning of the tongue, the surface of the second side
of the brush head can have a variety of different shapes. The
patterns can include pointed edges in rows, evenly spaced pointed
edges, rounded edges in rows, evenly spaced rounded edges, cone
shapes in rows, evenly spaced cone shapes, dome shapes in rows,
evenly spaced dome shapes, spherical shapes in rows, evenly spaced
spherical shapes, cylindrical shapes in rows, evenly spaced
cylindrical shapes, cubical shapes in rows, evenly spaced cubical
shapes, ring shapes in rows, evenly spaced ring shapes, bundles of
bristles in rows, evenly spaced bristles in bundles, and so on.
[0034] For cleaning of the tongue, the pattern is about 1 to 20
millimeters high, the shape is about 0.5 to 5 millimeters thick,
and the shape is separated from one another by about 0 to 10
millimeters. The shape is selected from group consisting of tapered
tips, non tapered tips, rounded tips, uncut along length, cut along
length, horizontal cut along length, vertical cut along length,
diagonal cut along length, cut along length into twists, and cut
along length into ridges. The surface for cleaning of the tongue
consists of materials including bio-plastic, plastic, nylon,
polyester, acrylic, rubber, wood, and bamboo. The tongue cleaner
can be white or transparent in color, and it can have a variety of
other colors. The tongue cleaner can have the same color as the
brush head and the handle.
[0035] The bristle, the brush head, and the handle of the
toothbrush can be transparent or white in color, or they can have a
variety of different colors. Part or all of the bristle can be
perpendicular to the brush head. Part or all of the bristle can
also be angular to the brush head. The bristle can be arranged both
perpendicularly and angularly to the brush head.
[0036] The bristle can be arranged in a variety of different
patterns. The patterns can include bundles of bristles in rows,
bundles of bristles in circular shapes, bundles of bristles in
round shapes, bundles of bristles in jagged shapes, bundles of
bristles in cylindrical shapes, bundles of bristles in cubical
shapes, bundles of bristles in ring shapes, evenly spaced bristles
in bundles, evenly spaced bundles of bristles, and so on. The
bristles can be separated from one another by about 0 to 4
millimeters. The bundles having a size about 1 square millimeter to
2 square inches. The bundles comprise 1 to a few hundred bristles.
And the bundles are separated from one another by about 0 to 5
millimeters.
[0037] The bristles of the toothbrush can be made of synthetic
and/or natural fibers. Synthetic fibers include but are not limited
to bio-plastic, plastic, nylon, polyester, and/or acrylic. Natural
fibers include but are not limited to animal and plant fibers,
including rubber, wood, and bamboo. It should be noted that
biodegradable materials can also be used.
[0038] The handle of the toothbrush may be curved, straight or
angular. Further, the handle can be designed for easy gripping with
one or both hands of a user-brusher. The brush head and handle of
the toothbrush can be manufactured from both synthetic and natural
materials. Synthetic materials may include bio-plastic and plastic.
Natural materials may include but are not limited to rubber, wood,
and bamboo. The toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles may also
be used for electric toothbrush.
[0039] The bristles of the toothbrush, the tiny tapered bristles,
the brush head, the handle, and the tongue cleaner can be created
with or without the addition of flavoring ingredients. The flavors
include natural flavors and artificial flavors. The flavors can
include one or more flavors of the fruits, plants, herbs, teas,
roots, flowers, nuts, vegetables, beans, cereals, vegetable skins,
fruit skins, and other flavors, including artificial sweeteners,
vinegar, sugar, syrup, honey, menthol, echinacea, elder, horehound,
mallow, sage, thyme, cowslip, burnet, yarrow, marshmallow, lady's
mantle, speedwell, plantain, linden flowers, wild thyme, hyssop,
eucalyptus, sea buckthorn, elder blossom, verbena, lemon balm,
clove, coriander, cumin, basil, dill, rosemary, parsley, carob,
fennel, oregano, nutmeg, allspice, catnip, wormwood, musk, pepper,
chili, horseradish, tumeric, mustard, curry, wasabi, mountain mint,
lemon grass, peppermint, spearmint, wintergreen, ginger, ginseng,
garlic, truffle, chive, cinnamon, licorice, rose, earl grey,
darjeeling, chrysanthemum, jasmine, chamomile, lavender, acacia,
safflower, vanilla, almond, apple, orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit,
grape, guava, plum, peach, pear, blackberry, blueberry, strawberry,
cranberry, raspberry, cherry, mango, pineapple, pomegranate,
papaya, watermelon, honeydew, coconut, durian, passion fruit,
banana, fig, apricot, mandarin, blackcurrant, starfruit, kiwi,
pomelo, lychee, loquat, persimmon, tangerine, mangosteen, noni,
sugar apple, mulberry, elderberry, gooseberry, lingonberry, juniper
berry, jackfruit, dragonfruit, butter, peanut butter, cheese,
butterscotch, caramel, chocolate, coffee, green tea, roasted grain
beverage, potato, taro, carrot, turnip, yam, parsnip, rutabaga,
burdock, radish, sweet potato, lotus root, beet root, parsley root,
cucumber, squash, zucchini, pumpkin, eggplant, pepper, tomato,
avocado, winter melon, bitter melon, tomatillo, chayote, okra,
breadfruit, pod, broccoli, cauliflower, globe antichoke, caper,
asparagus, bamboo shoot, celery, rhubarb, cardoon, Chinese celery,
Kohlrabi, galangal, cabbage, kale, collard green, spinach, arugula,
beet green, bok choy, chard, choi sum, turnip green, endive,
lettuce, mustard green, watercress, gai lan, leek, onion, shallot,
rice, corn, wheat, barley, oat, rye, almond, cashew, chestnut,
coconut, hazelnut, macademia, peanut, pecan, pine nut, pistachio,
walnut, acorn, brazil nut, green bean, white bean, yellow bean,
pinto bean, soybean, lima bean, kidney bean, pea bean, mung bean,
chickpea, snow pea, lentil, seaweed, sea grape, mushroom, brussels
sprout, bean sprout, urad, alfalfa, fennel, dandelion, and so on.
Other herb flavors include ajwain, akudjura, alexanders, alkanet,
alligator pepper, allspice, angelica, anise, anise hyssop, aniseed
myrtle, annatto, apple mint, artemisia, asafoetida, asarabacca,
avens, avocado leaf, barberry, bay leaf, bee balm, boldo, borage,
black cardamom, blue fenugreek, caraway, cardamom, cassia, cayenne
pepper, celery leaf, celery seed, chervil, chicory, cicely,
cilantro, clary, costmary, cubeb pepper, cudweed, culantro, curry
leaf, curry plant, dill seed, epazote, fenugreek, file powder,
fingerroot, galangal, galingale, golpar, grains of paradise, grains
of selim, houttuynia cordata, huacatay, Indonesian bay leaf, jimbu,
juniper berry, kaffir lime leaves, kala zeera, kawakawa seeds,
kencur, keluak, kinh gioi, kokam seed, korarima, koseret leaves,
lemon myrtle, lemon ironbark, lemon verbena, leptotes bicolor,
lesser calamint, lime flower, lovage, mahlab, marjoram, mastic,
mountain horopito, musk mallow, nasturtium, nigella, njangsa, neem,
olida, orris root, pandan flower, pandan leaf, paprika, paracress,
peppermint gum leaf, perilla, pandanus amaryllifolius, quassia,
ramsons, rice paddy herb, rue, saffron, salad burnet, salep,
sassafras, savory, silphium, shiso, sorrel, spikenard, star anise,
sumac, sweet woodruff, tarragon, voatsiperifery, water-pepper,
watercress, wattleseed, wild betel, willow herb, wood avens,
woodruff, and so on. The comprised flavoring ingredients can be
imbedded and/or coated.
[0040] The bristles of the toothbrush, the tiny tapered bristles,
and the tongue cleaner can be created with or without the addition
of nutritional ingredients. The nutritional ingredients may include
one or more of various essential nutrients, including vitamins,
dietary minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids. The vitamins
include vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B5,
vitamin B6, vitamin B7, vitamin B9, vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin
D, vitamin E, and vitamin K. The dietary minerals include calcium,
phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, sodium, chlorine, magnesium, iron,
cobalt, copper, zinc, molybdenum, iodine, selenium, manganese,
nickle, chromium, fluorine, boron, and strontium. The amino acids
include histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine,
cysteine, phenylalanine, tyrosine, threonine, tryptophan, and
valine. The fatty acids include alpha-linolenic acid (an omega-3
fatty acid) and linoleic acid (an omega-6 fatty acid). The
comprised nutritional ingredients can be imbedded and/or
coated.
[0041] The bristles of the toothbrush, the tiny tapered bristles,
and the tongue cleaner can be created with or without the addition
of cleansing ingredients. The cleansing ingredients may include one
or more of toothpaste, baking soda, fluoride, triclosan, bleach,
salt, Epsom salt, charcoal, and so on. The comprised cleansing
ingredients can be imbedded and/or coated. The toothpaste can also
be applied on top of the bristles or can be embedded thereon.
[0042] Further, the toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles can
have a variety of hardness, patterns, shapes, and sizes. The
hardness level of the bristle can be soft or hard. The bristle can
be planted at varying hardness on the toothbrush. The pattern of
the bristle can include circular, jagged, and so on. The shape of
the brush head can include rectangle, square, oval, circle, and so
on. The brush head can have a size for the range of 1 bristle to a
few hundred bristles. The size of the toothbrush can be small or
large. The large size is for adult, and the small size is for
children. The toothbrush can have a length of about 1 to 12
inches.
[0043] One side of the brush head can have a flat surface, or a
handle. The other side of the brush head can be connected to the
bristles, or it can have a surface for cleaning of the tongue. So
the toothbrush and the tongue cleaner can be separate, on separate
devices. The brush head with just the bristles for brushing teeth
can be fixed, removable, and replaceable. The brush head with just
the tongue cleaner can also be fixed, removable, and
replaceable.
[0044] The toothbrush can be both manual and electrically powered.
When it is electrically powered, it may be powered by a small DC
motor, which is either powered by batteries, or rechargeable
batteries. The electric toothbrush can be designed to allow for
wet/dry use. And it can have oscillation movements of high and low
speed and pulse for brushing and cleaning the teeth and gums. The
oscillation movements can include vibrational movements, clockwise
movements, and counterclockwise movements. The tongue cleaner can
also be both manual and electrically powered. And it can be
designed to allow for wet/dry use. Further, the tongue cleaner can
have oscillation movements of high and low speed and pulse for
cleaning of the tongue. The oscillation movements can include
vibrational movements, clockwise movements, and counterclockwise
movements.
[0045] An example is a toothbrush with a rectangular brush head of
about 2 centimeters by 3 centimeters, and a straight handle of
about 8 inches, and with bristles about 12 millimeters in length,
in bundles of circular shapes and perpendicular to the brush head.
The bristles can be about 0.2 millimeter thick before tapering,
tapered about 3 millimeters on one end with a tapered tip thickness
of about 0.01 millimeter. The other side of the brush head is for
cleaning of the tongue. The surface for tongue cleaner is created
to have rows of sharp edges, about 6 millimeters in height. The
bristles and the tongue cleaner can be imbedded with peppermint
flavor. The entire toothbrush with tongue cleaner can be made of
bio-plastic, in white color.
[0046] Referring to the drawings by numerals of reference, there is
shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 2A, FIG. 3, and FIG. 3A various views
of toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system 100 according
to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0047] Toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system 100
preferably comprises toothbrush assembly 110 comprising handle 120
having first end 126, second end 132, top side 138, and bottom side
144; and brush head 150 having first side 156, second side 162, and
at least one bristle 170 acting as a cleaner-abrasive. Toothbrush
assembly 110 is usable for hygienically maintaining teeth 184 of
user-brusher 180. Brush head 150 is preferably connected to first
end 126 of handle 120 of toothbrush assembly 110. First side 126 of
brush head 150 having at least one bristle 170 is located on top
side 138 of handle 120. Optionally, second side 162 of brush head
150 may have a surface for a tongue cleaner. Brush head 150
connected to first end 126 of handle 120 of toothbrush assembly 110
can be fixed, removable, and replaceable. A shape of brush head 150
is selected from the group consisting of rectangle, square, oval,
and circle. Toothbrush assembly 110 is not only limited to manual
toothbrush assembly 110 and may comprise an electric toothbrush for
wet and dry use, and is selected from the group consisting of
vibrational movements, clockwise movements, and counterclockwise
movements; and of high and low speeds.
[0048] At least one bristle 170 located on brush head 150 is soft
and may form circular tip 200 as shown in FIG. 2. At least one
bristle 170 located on brush head 150 may also be hard and serrated
300 as shown in FIG. 3. At least one bristle 170 may be
perpendicularly and non-removably affixed to first side 156 of
brush head 150. At least one bristle 150 preferably includes sharp
and pointed edge 310 as shown in FIG. 3 for reaching and cleaning
hard to reach areas on teeth 184 and gums of user-brusher 180.
Further, at least one bristle 170 is approximately 0.05 to 0.5
millimeter thick before tapering. At least one bristle 170 is
approximately tapered 0 to 20 millimeters on one end with a tapered
thickness of approximately 0.01 to 0.5 millimeter thick.
[0049] At least one bristle 170 is planted approximately 5 to 20
millimeters high on toothbrush assembly 110. At least one bristle
170 is separated from one another by about 0 to 4 millimeters. At
least one bristle 170 has a number ranging from 1 to a few hundred
bristles. At least one bristle 170 is planted at varying pattern,
varying hardness, varying length, varying thickness, varying
tapered length, and varying tapered thickness on first side 156 of
brush head 150. And at least one bristle 170 is selected from the
group consisting of tapered tips, non-tapered tips, rounded tips,
uncut along length, cut along length, horizontal cut along length,
vertical cut along length, diagonal cut along length, cut along
length into twists, and cut along length into ridges. Further, at
least one bristle 170 can comprise of tiny tapered bristles 174
about 0.5 to 2 millimeters in length, and 0.01 to 0.5 millimeter in
tapered thickness, separated from one another by about 0 to 3
millimeters, arranged at least one layer of 0 to 100 bristles in
each layer, along the length of at least one bristle 170,
perpendicular to at least one bristle 170, and angularly affixed to
at least one bristle 170. The tiny tapered bristles 174 can have
the same ingredient, same flavoring, same synthetic fiber, and same
natural fiber as the at least one bristle 170.
[0050] Handle 120 has a length of about 1 to 12 inches Handle 120
has a length of about 1 to 12 inches. Handle 120 can be located at
second side 162 of brush head 150, and is selected from the group
consisting of curved, straight, and angular. Brush head 150 has a
size of about 1 square millimeter to 2 square inches. First side
156 of brush head 150 having said at least one bristle 170 is
located on top side 138 of handle 120. Second side 162 of brush
head 150 has a flat surface. Toothbrush assembly 110 is not only
limited to manual toothbrush assembly 110 and may comprise an
electric toothbrush (not shown) for wet and dry use, and is
selected from the group consisting of vibrational movements,
clockwise movements, and counterclockwise movements; and of high
and low speeds.
[0051] Composition 174 is preferably located on at least one
bristle 170 which acts in a capacity of a cleaner-abrasive.
Composition 174 may comprise at least one cleansing ingredient. The
at least one cleansing ingredient is selected from the group
consisting of toothpaste, baking soda, fluoride, triclosan, bleach,
salt, Epsom salt, and charcoal. Composition 174 may comprise at
least one nutritional ingredient. The at least one nutritional
ingredient is selected from the group consisting of various
essential nutrients, including vitamins, dietary minerals, amino
acids, and fatty acids. The vitamins include vitamin A, vitamin B1,
vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B7, vitamin
B9, vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, and vitamin K.
The dietary minerals include calcium, phosphorus, potassium,
sulfur, sodium, chlorine, magnesium, iron, cobalt, copper, zinc,
molybdenum, iodine, selenium, manganese, nickle, chromium,
fluorine, boron, and strontium. The amino acids include histidine,
isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, cysteine, phenylalanine,
tyrosine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine. The fatty acids
include alpha-linolenic acid (an omega-3 fatty acid) and linoleic
acid (an omega-6 fatty acid). Composition 174 may also comprise at
least one flavoring ingredient. The at least one flavoring
ingredient is selected from the group consisting of natural
flavors, artificial flavors, fruit flavors, plant flavors, herb
flavors, tea flavors, root flavors, flower flavors, nut flavors,
vegetable flavors, bean flavors, cereal flavors, vegetable skin
flavors, fruit skin flavors, and other flavors, including
artificial sweeteners, vinegar, sugar, syrup, honey, menthol,
echinacea, elder, horehound, mallow, sage, thyme, cowslip, burnet,
yarrow, marsh mallow, lady's mantle, speedwell, plantain, linden
flowers, wild thyme, hyssop, eucalyptus, sea buckthorn, elder
blossom, verbena, lemon balm, clove, coriander, cumin, basil, dill,
rosemary, parsley, carob, fennel, oregano, nutmeg, allspice,
catnip, wormwood, musk, pepper, chili, horseradish, tumeric,
mustard, curry, wasabi, mountain mint, lemon grass, peppermint,
spearmint, wintergreen, ginger, ginseng, garlic, truffle, chive,
cinnamon, licorice, rose, earl grey, darjeeling, chrysanthemum,
jasmine, chamomile, lavender, acacia, safflower, vanilla, almond,
apple, orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, grape, guava, plum, peach,
pear, blackberry, blueberry, strawberry, cranberry, raspberry,
cherry, mango, pineapple, pomegranate, papaya, watermelon,
honeydew, coconut, durian, passion fruit, banana, fig, apricot,
mandarin, blackcurrant, starfruit, kiwi, pomelo, lychee, loquat,
persimmon, tangerine, mangosteen, noni, sugar apple, mulberry,
elderberry, gooseberry, lingonberry, juniper berry, jackfruit,
dragonfruit, butter, peanut butter, cheese, butterscotch, caramel,
chocolate, coffee, roasted grain beverage, green tea, potato, taro,
carrot, turnip, yam, parsnip, rutabaga, burdock, radish, sweet
potato, lotus root, beet root, parsley root, cucumber, squash,
zucchini, pumpkin, eggplant, pepper, tomato, avocado, winter melon,
bitter melon, tomatillo, chayote, okra, breadfruit, pod, broccoli,
cauliflower, globe antichoke, caper, asparagus, bamboo shoot,
celery, rhubarb, cardoon, Chinese celery, Kohlrabi, galangal,
cabbage, kale, collard green, spinach, arugula, beet green, bok
choy, chard, choi sum, turnip green, endive, lettuce, mustard
green, watercress, gai lan, leek, onion, shallot, rice, corn,
wheat, barley, oat, rye, almond, cashew, chestnut, coconut,
hazelnut, macademia, peanut, pecan, pine nut, pistachio, walnut,
acorn, brazil nut, green bean, white bean, yellow bean, pinto bean,
soybean, lima bean, kidney bean, pea bean, mung bean, chickpea,
snow pea, lentil, seaweed, sea grape, mushroom, brussels sprout,
bean sprout, urad, alfalfa, fennel, dandelion, and so on. It should
be noted that the flavoring ingredient can be imbedded and/or
coated on at least one bristle 170, tiny tapered bristles 174,
brush head 150, and handle 120. And the cleansing ingredient can be
imbedded and/or coated on at least one bristle 170, and tiny
tapered bristles 174. When flavoring ingredient and cleansing
ingredient is depleted on embedded version, the device may be
disposable, or flavors and cleansers may be placed thereon.
[0052] At least one bristle 170 may comprise at least one synthetic
fiber. The at least one synthetic fiber is selected from the group
consisting of bio-plastic, plastic, nylon, polyester, and acrylic.
At least one bristle 170 may also comprise at least one natural
fiber. The at least one natural fiber is selected from the group
consisting of animal and plant, including rubber, wood, and bamboo.
It should be noted that biodegradable materials can also be used.
At least one bristle 170 located on first side 156 of brush head
150 can be fixed, removable, and replaceable. And at least one
bristle 170 having a pattern selected from the group consisting of
bundles of bristles in rows, bundles of bristles in circular
shapes, bundles of bristles in round shapes, bundles of bristles in
jagged shapes, bundles of bristles in cylindrical shapes, bundles
of bristles in cubical shapes, bundles of bristles in ring shapes,
evenly spaced bristles in bundles, and evenly spaced bundles of
bristles. The bundles having a size about 1 square millimeter to 2
square inches. The bundles comprise 1 to a few hundred at least one
bristle 170. And the bundles are separated from one another by
about 0 to 5 millimeters.
[0053] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view illustrating a toothbrush
with thin and tapered bristles system 100 in an `in-use` condition
according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a
perspective view illustrating a side view of the toothbrush with
thin and tapered bristles system 100 according to an embodiment of
the present invention of FIG. 1. FIG. 2A is a perspective view
illustrating a front view of the toothbrush with thin and tapered
bristles system 100 with round bundles of at least one bristle 170
according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIG. 1. FIG.
3 is a perspective view illustrating an alternate variation of a
side view of the toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system
100 according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIG. 1.
FIG. 3A is a perspective view illustrating an alternate variation
of at least one bristle 170, at least one bristle 170 with tiny
tapered bristles 174, for use with the present invention of FIG. 1.
This specific embodiment may provide greater surface area cleaning.
Referring now to FIG. 4, a perspective view illustrating kit 400 of
toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system 100 according to
an embodiment of the present invention of FIG. 1.
[0054] Toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system 100
according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIG. 1, FIG.
2, FIG. 2A, FIG. 3, and FIG. 3A may be sold as kit 400 comprising
the following parts: a toothbrush assembly 110 having brush head
150 with at least one bristle 170 comprising at least one
composition of various cleansing ingredients and flavoring
ingredients; a toothbrush assembly 110 in a selection of children
and adult sizes; and a set of user instructions. Toothbrush with
thin and tapered bristles system 100 may be manufactured and
provided for sale in a wide variety of sizes and shapes, with
various ingredients, and for a wide assortment of applications.
[0055] Toothbrush with thin and tapered bristles system 100 having
second side 162 of brush head 150 having a tongue cleaner 190
comprises at least one fiber selected from the group consisting of
bio-plastic, plastic, nylon, polyester, acrylic, rubber, wood and
bamboo. First side 156 of brush head 150 comprises a surface
selected from the group consisting of flat surface, and surface
with at least one bristle 170. Tongue cleaner 190 comprises at
least one cleansing ingredient selected from the group consisting
of baking soda, fluoride, triclosan, bleach, salt, Epsom salt, and
charcoal. Tongue cleaner 190 also comprises at least one
nutritional ingredient selected from the group consisting of
various essential nutrients, including vitamins, dietary minerals,
amino acids, and fatty acids. The vitamins include vitamin A,
vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin
B7, vitamin B9, vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, and
vitamin K. The dietary minerals include calcium, phosphorus,
potassium, sulfur, sodium, chlorine, magnesium, iron, cobalt,
copper, zinc, molybdenum, iodine, selenium, manganese, nickle,
chromium, fluorine, boron, and strontium. The amino acids include
histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, cysteine,
phenylalanine, tyrosine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine. The
fatty acids include alpha-linolenic acid (an omega-3 fatty acid)
and linoleic acid (an omega-6 fatty acid). Further, tongue cleaner
190 comprises at least one flavoring ingredient selected from the
group consisting of natural flavors, artificial flavors, fruit
flavors, plant flavors, herb flavors, tea flavors, root flavors,
flower flavors, nut flavors, vegetable flavors, bean flavors,
cereal flavors, vegetable skin flavors, fruit skin flavors, and
other flavors, including artificial sweeteners, vinegar, sugar,
syrup, honey, menthol, echinacea, elder, horehound, mallow, sage,
thyme, cowslip, burnet, yarrow, marsh mallow, lady's mantle,
speedwell, plantain, linden flowers, wild thyme, hyssop,
eucalyptus, sea buckthorn, elder blossom, verbena, lemon balm,
clove, coriander, cumin, basil, dill, rosemary, parsley, carob,
fennel, oregano, nutmeg, allspice, catnip, wormwood, musk, pepper,
chili, horseradish, tumeric, mustard, curry, wasabi, mountain mint,
lemon grass, peppermint, spearmint, wintergreen, ginger, ginseng,
garlic, truffle, chive, cinnamon, licorice, rose, earl grey,
darjeeling, chrysanthemum, jasmine, chamomile, lavender, acacia,
safflower, vanilla, almond, apple, orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit,
grape, guava, plum, peach, pear, blackberry, blueberry, strawberry,
cranberry, raspberry, cherry, mango, pineapple, pomegranate,
papaya, watermelon, honeydew, coconut, durian, passion fruit,
banana, fig, apricot, mandarin, blackcurrant, starfruit, kiwi,
pomelo, lychee, loquat, persimmon, tangerine, mangosteen, noni,
sugar apple, mulberry, elderberry, gooseberry, lingonberry, juniper
berry, jackfruit, dragonfruit, butter, peanut butter, cheese,
butterscotch, caramel, chocolate, coffee, roasted grain beverage,
green tea, potato, taro, carrot, turnip, yam, parsnip, rutabaga,
burdock, radish, sweet potato, lotus root, beet root, parsley root,
cucumber, squash, zucchini, pumpkin, eggplant, pepper, tomato,
avocado, winter melon, bitter melon, tomatillo, chayote, okra,
breadfruit, pod, broccoli, cauliflower, globe antichoke, caper,
asparagus, bamboo shoot, celery, rhubarb, cardoon, Chinese celery,
Kohlrabi, galangal, cabbage, kale, collard green, spinach, arugula,
beet green, bok choy, chard, choi sum, turnip green, endive,
lettuce, mustard green, watercress, gai lan, leek, onion, shallot,
rice, corn, wheat, barley, oat, rye, almond, cashew, chestnut,
coconut, hazelnut, macademia, peanut, pecan, pine nut, pistachio,
walnut, acorn, brazil nut, green bean, white bean, yellow bean,
pinto bean, soybean, lima bean, kidney bean, pea bean, mung bean,
chickpea, snow pea, lentil, seaweed, sea grape, mushroom, brussels
sprout, bean sprout, urad, alfalfa, fennel, dandelion, and so on.
It should be noted that the flavoring ingredient and cleansing
ingredient can be imbedded and/or coated on tongue cleaner 190.
[0056] Tongue cleaner 190 located on second side 162 of brush head
150, and brush head 150 with tongue cleaner 190, can be fixed,
removable, and replaceable. The brush head 150 with tongue cleaner
190 have a shape selected from the group consisting of rectangle,
square, oval, round, and circle. Handle 120 for tongue cleaner 190
is selected from the group consisting of curved, straight, and
angular. And handle 120 can be located at first side 156 of brush
head 150. And tongue cleaner 190 having a pattern selected from the
group consisting of pointed edges in rows, evenly spaced pointed
edges, rounded edges in rows, evenly spaced rounded edges, cone
shapes in rows, evenly spaced cone shapes, dome shapes in rows,
evenly spaced dome shapes, spherical shapes in rows, evenly spaced
spherical shapes, cylindrical shapes in rows, evenly spaced
cylindrical shapes, cubical shapes in rows, evenly spaced cubical
shapes, ring shapes in rows, evenly spaced ring shapes, bundles of
bristles in rows, and evenly spaced bristles in bundles. The
pattern is about 1 to 20 millimeters high. The shape is about 0.5
to 5 millimeters thick, and is separated from one another by about
0 to 10 millimeters. The shape is selected from group consisting of
tapered tips, non tapered tips, rounded tips, uncut along length,
cut along length, horizontal cut along length, vertical cut along
length, diagonal cut along length, cut along length into twists,
and cut along length into ridges. The tongue cleaner 190 may
comprise a manual tongue cleaner 190 and an electrically powered
instrument for wet and dry use, and is selected from the group
consisting of vibrational movements, clockwise movements, and
counterclockwise movements; and of high and low speeds.
[0057] Referring now to FIG. 5, showing a flowchart 550
illustrating method of use 500 for toothbrush with thin and tapered
bristles system 100 according to an embodiment of the present
invention of FIGS. 1-4.
[0058] Method of use 500 for toothbrush with thin and tapered
bristles system 100 may comprise the steps of: step one 501
choosing toothbrush assembly 110 having a user-preferred
composition located on brush head 150 having at least one bristle
170; step two 502 wetting brush head 150; step three 503 applying
toothpaste onto brush head 150; step four 504 cleaning a tongue of
user-brusher 180; step five 505 brushing teeth 184 of user-brusher
180; step six 506 rinsing brush head 150 of toothbrush assembly
110; step seven 507 storing toothbrush assembly 110 when brushing
is complete; and optionally step eight 508 using another toothbrush
assembly 110 to perform a different type of cleaning. The device
may be used to pick teeth if desired using end bristle 170.
[0059] It should be noted that steps 504 and 508 are optional steps
and may not be implemented in all cases. Optional steps of method
500 are illustrated using dotted lines in FIG. 5 so as to
distinguish them from the other steps of method 500.
[0060] It should be noted that the steps described in the method of
use can be carried out in many different orders according to user
preference. Upon reading this specification, it should be
appreciated that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such
issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing
preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials,
technological advances, etc., other methods of use arrangements
such as, for example, different orders within above-mentioned list,
elimination or addition of certain steps, including or excluding
certain maintenance steps, etc., may be sufficient.
[0061] The embodiments of the invention described herein are
exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements
can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent
results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit
and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing
abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the
public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and
practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal
terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory
inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of
the application.
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