Handle-free disposable toothbrush

Abstract

A tube about the size of an index finger with attached bristles for brushing teeth, gums, and tongue. The tube has one closed end to fit over the finger. The bristles are short, densely placed, and cover at least one-half of the outer surface of the tube. They are saturated with toothpaste, anti-plaque agent, or mouthwash. Optionally, a flexible loop is attached to the open end of the tube.

I claim:  
     
         1 . A handle-free, disposable tooth- and mouth-cleaning device comprising: 
 a. a tube or sleeve with one closed end    b. attached bristles    c. pre-applied portion of toothpaste, anti-plaque agent, or mouthwash    
     
     
         2 . Above with flexible loop attached to open end of tube  
     
     
         3 . Above made of thin latex flexible enough to fit tightly on most adult index fingers  
     
     
         4 . Above in child and youth sizes  
     
     
         5 . Above made of vinyl no more than ¼ inch thick in sizes to fit most child, youth, and adult index fingers  
     
     
         6 .  3  or  5  above made with bristles molded of the same material as tube. These bristles are no more than ¼ inch in length and densely placed over at least 50 percent of the tube surface  
     
     
         7 .  3  or  5  above made with nylon bristles attached to tube in any manner so that they could not become separated with normal use  
     
     
         8 .  6  or  7  above with color coding to indicate location of bristles when tube is rolled  
     
     
         9 .  6  or  7  above with bristles attached over entire outer surface of tube  
     
     
         10 . Above with various flavors of toothpaste or mouthwash  
     
     
         11 . Above with various colors to indicate sizes or flavors  
     
     
         12 . Above with various colors for children