US2005097693A1PendingUtilityA1

Dental device

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Assignee: PRODUCT COUNCIL LTDPriority: Nov 7, 2003Filed: Nov 7, 2003Published: May 12, 2005
Est. expiryNov 7, 2023(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Jeffery D. BranskyGregory J. FosterRobert W. Sheldon
A46B 9/005A46B 2200/1066
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Abstract

The present invention provides a dental device preferably for infants and small children. A dental device in accordance with the present invention includes a handle portion and a head portion joined by a joinder. The head portion includes a bristle substitute, which comprises a plurality of projections. The plurality of projections encircle the core in a 360 degree circumference. The plurality of projections can include, but are not limited to a plurality of raised wave-shaped projections, a plurality of circular disks, a plurality of circular groves, a plurality of ribs, a plurality of spikes and combinations thereof.

Claims

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1 . A dental device comprising: 
 a handle portion; and    a head portion, the head portion comprising a plurality of projections.    
   
   
       2 . The dental device of  claim 1  further wherein the handle portion is comprised of rigid or semi-rigid material.  
   
   
       3 . The dental device of  claim 2  further wherein the rigid or semi-rigid material is selected from the group comprising plastic, composite, ceramic, metal or combinations thereof.  
   
   
       4 . The dental device of  claim 1  further wherein the handle portion is comprised of rigid or semi-rigid material.  
   
   
       5 . The dental device of  claim 4  further wherein the rigid or semi-rigid material is selected from the group comprising plastic, composite, ceramic, metal or combinations thereof.  
   
   
       6 . The dental device of  claim 1  further wherein the head portion includes a small rigid or semi-rigid core in the center.  
   
   
       7 . The dental device of  claim 6  further wherein the core is comprised of an extension of the handle portion.  
   
   
       8 . The dental device of  claim 7  further wherein the head portion is co-molded with an elastomeric material or elastomeric foam over the core.  
   
   
       9 . The dental device of  claim 1  further wherein the head portion is selected from the group comprising thermoplastic rubber, thermoplastic elastomer or combinations thereof.  
   
   
       10 . The dental device of  claim 1  further wherein the plurality of projections encircle the core in a 360 degree circumference.  
   
   
       11 . The dental device of  claim 1  further wherein the plurality of projections comprise a plurality of raised wave-shaped projections.  
   
   
       12 . The dental device of  claim 11  further wherein the plurality of raised wave-shaped projections encircle the core in a 360 degree circumference.  
   
   
       13 . The dental device of  claim 1  further wherein the plurality of projections comprise a plurality of circular disks.  
   
   
       14 . The dental device of  claim 13  further wherein the plurality of circular disks encircle the core in a 360 degree circumference.  
   
   
       15 . The dental device of  claim 1  further wherein the plurality of projections comprise a plurality of circular groves.  
   
   
       16 . The dental device of  claim 15  further wherein the plurality of circular groves encircle the core in a 360 degree circumference.  
   
   
       17 . The dental device of  claim 1  further wherein the plurality of projections comprise a plurality of ribs.  
   
   
       18 . The dental device of  claim 17  further wherein the plurality of ribs encircle the core in a 360 degree circumference.  
   
   
       19 . The dental device of  claim 1  further wherein the plurality of projections comprise a plurality of spikes.  
   
   
       20 . The dental device of  claim 19  further wherein the plurality of spikes encircle the core in a 360 degree circumference.  
   
   
       21 . The dental device of  claim 1  further wherein the handle portion includes a raised area on which the adult user can place his or her thumb.  
   
   
       22 . The dental device of  claim 21  further wherein the raised area is positioned to approximate the correct distance to the back molars of the mouth of an infant or small child.  
   
   
       23 . A dental device comprising: 
 a handle portion; and    a head portion, the head portion comprising a bristle substitute, the bristle substitute encircling the core in a 360 degree circumference.    
   
   
       24 . The dental device of  claim 23  further wherein the handle portion is comprised of rigid or semi-rigid material.  
   
   
       25 . The dental device of  claim 24  further wherein the rigid or semi-rigid material is selected from the group comprising plastic, composite, ceramic, metal or combinations thereof.  
   
   
       26 . The dental device of  claim 23  further wherein the head portion includes a small rigid or semi-rigid core in the center.  
   
   
       27 . The dental device of  claim 26  further wherein the core is comprised of an extension of the handle portion.  
   
   
       28 . The dental device of  claim 27  further wherein the head portion is co-molded with an elastomeric material or elastomeric foam over the core.  
   
   
       29 . The dental device of  claim 28  further wherein the head portion is selected from the group comprising thermoplastic rubber, thermoplastic elastomer or combinations thereof.  
   
   
       30 . The dental device of  claim 23  further wherein the bristle substitute comprises a plurality of projections.  
   
   
       31 . The dental device of  claim 30  further wherein the plurality of projections comprise a plurality of raised wave-shaped projections.  
   
   
       32 . The dental device of  claim 30  further wherein the plurality of projections comprise a plurality of circular disks.  
   
   
       33 . The dental device of  claim 30  further wherein the plurality of projections comprise a plurality of circular groves.  
   
   
       34 . The dental device of  claim 30  further wherein the plurality of projections comprise a plurality of ribs.  
   
   
       35 . The dental device of  claim 30  further wherein the plurality of projections comprise a plurality of spikes.  
   
   
       36 . The dental device of  claim 23  further wherein the handle portion includes a raised area on which the adult user can place his or her thumb.  
   
   
       37 . The dental device of  claim 36  further wherein the raised area is positioned to approximate the correct distance to the back molars of the mouth of an infant or small child.  
   
   
       38 . A dental device comprising: 
 a handle portion; and    a head portion, the head portion including means for encircling the head in a 360 circumference, with a plurality of projections.    
   
   
       39 . The dental device of  claim 38  further wherein the plurality of projections comprise a plurality of raised wave-shaped projections.  
   
   
       40 . The dental device of  claim 38  further wherein the plurality of projections comprise a plurality of circular disks.  
   
   
       41 . The dental device of  claim 38  further wherein the plurality of projections comprise a plurality of circular groves.  
   
   
       42 . The dental device of  claim 38  further wherein the plurality of projections comprise a plurality of ribs.  
   
   
       43 . The dental device of  claim 38  further wherein the plurality of projections comprise a plurality of spikes.

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