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Double sided toothbrush for cleaning teeth

a toothbrush and double-sided technology, applied in the field of oral hygiene, can solve the problems of inability to provide a simple, efficient, practical, and convenient double-sided toothbrush, and it is difficult for many people to adequately and or properly clean their teeth

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-12-07
CATO STEFANIE Y +1
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While all of the aforementioned prior art constructions are more than adequate for the basic purpose and function for which they have been specifically designed, they are uniformly deficient with respect to their failure to provide a simple, efficient, and practical double sided toothbrush that is specifically designed to clean the upper teeth while cleaning the bottom teeth, and also while cleaning the sides of the teeth will also clean the cheek, and while brushing the tongue will at the same time clean the roof of the mouth from food particles and bacteria buildup.
It is extremely difficult for many people to adequately and or properly clean their teeth.

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[0012] With reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, wherein like numerals represent like features, an exemplary double-sided toothbrush according to principles of the invention includes a handle 100 (not fully shown) and a head assembly 130. The handle 100 may be any type of handle suitable for a toothbrush, including but not limited to straight, angled, flexible, ergonomic, ornamental or otherwise. The head assembly 130 includes a base 115 and bristles 110, 120 attached thereto. The bristles 110, 120 may be seated in the form of tufts in holes in the base and fastened by the ends inserted into the holes with anchors, adhesives or chemical or thermal bonds.

[0013] Groups of adjacent bristles form a brushing surface. Bristles comprising a brushing surface may be the same size, of varying sizes, angled or straight relative to the base 115. Additionally, the bristles may be comprised of any materials suitable for toothbrush bristles. Furthermore, the brushing surfaces may inclu...

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Abstract

A double-sided toothbrush includes bristles on opposite sides of the brushing head. Primary bristles are provided for routine brushing. Opposed secondary bristles are provided for additional or specialty brushings. The double-sided toothbrush with bristles on both sides may easily be positioned in the mouth for cleaning plaque and food particles from teeth, tongue, gums, cheek, roof of mouth, dental implants and braces.

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RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 687,064 filed Jun. 3, 2005, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein and made a part hereof.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] This invention relates generally to oral hygiene, and, more particularly, to a new and improved double-sided toothbrush for cleaning one's teeth. BACKGROUND [0003] While all of the aforementioned prior art constructions are more than adequate for the basic purpose and function for which they have been specifically designed, they are uniformly deficient with respect to their failure to provide a simple, efficient, and practical double sided toothbrush that is specifically designed to clean the upper teeth while cleaning the bottom teeth, and also while cleaning the sides of the teeth will also clean the cheek, and while brushing the tongue will at the same time clean the roof of the mouth from food particles and bacteria buildup. [0004] As ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A46B9/04
CPCA46B5/0008A46B2200/1066A46B9/04A46B9/025
Inventor CATO, STEFANIE Y.CLARK, KENNETH E.
Owner CATO STEFANIE Y
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