Tonsil Brush

Abstract

A device for cleaning tonsils is provided. In one embodiment, the device includes an elongated handle having a longitudinal axis and a head having a longitudinal axis, extending from the elongated handle. The device further includes a first set of projections configured to brush a user's tonsils, disposed on a first surface of the head and extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the head. The device also includes a second set of projections configured to brush a user's tonsils, disposed on a second surface of the head and extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the head.

1 . A tonsil brush comprising:
 an elongated handle having a longitudinal axis;   a head extending from the elongated handle and having a longitudinal axis;   a first set of thermoplastic elastomer projections disposed on a first surface of the head and extending substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the head, the thermoplastic elastomer projections being configured to brush a user's tonsils; and   a second set of thermoplastic elastomer projections disposed on a second surface of the head and extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the head, the thermoplastic elastomer projections being configured to brush a user's tonsils.   
     
     
         2 . The tonsil brush of  claim 1 , further comprising a set of nylon bristles disposed on a third surface of the head and extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the head, the nylon bristles being configured to brush a user's teeth. 
     
     
         3 . The tonsil brush of  claim 1 , wherein the head extends from the elongated handle at an angle between about 0° to about 65°. 
     
     
         4 . The tonsil brush product of  claim 1 , further comprising a power source, a motor, and at least a portion of the oral hygiene product is configured to rotate or vibrate. 
     
     
         5 . The tonsil brush product of  claim 4 , wherein the head is cylindrically shaped. 
     
     
         6 . An oral hygiene product comprising:
 a handle;   a head connected to the handle; and   a plurality of elastomeric projections disposed on a first surface of the head, each projection having a diameter between about 1 micrometer to about 2 millimeters and configured to brush a user's tonsils.   
     
     
         7 . The oral hygiene product of  claim 6 , wherein each of the plurality of elastomeric projections is constructed of a thermoplastic elastomer. 
     
     
         8 . The oral hygiene product of  claim 6 , further comprising a second plurality of elastomeric projections disposed on a second surface of the head, each projection having a diameter between about 1 micrometer to about 2 millimeters and configured to brush a user's tonsils. 
     
     
         9 . The oral hygiene product of  claim 8 , wherein each of the second plurality of elastomeric projections are constructed of a thermoplastic elastomer. 
     
     
         10 . The oral hygiene product of  claim 6 , further comprising a plurality of synthetic bristles disposed on a second surface of the head, each bristle having a diameter between about 1 micrometer to about 100 micrometers and configured to brush a user's teeth. 
     
     
         11 . The oral hygiene product of  claim 10 , wherein the plurality of synthetic bristles are constructed of nylon. 
     
     
         12 . The oral hygiene product of  claim 6 , wherein the head is disposed at an angle between about 0° to about 65° with respect to the handle. 
     
     
         13 . The oral hygiene product of  claim 6 , further comprising a power source and a motor, wherein at least a portion of the oral hygiene product is configured to rotate or vibrate. 
     
     
         14 . The oral hygiene product of  claim 13 , wherein the head is cylindrically shaped. 
     
     
         15 . A method of cleaning tonsils comprising:
 providing a brush having an elongated handle, a head, and a plurality of elastomeric projections extending from the head;   inserting the brush into a mouth of a user; and   brushing a user's tonsils with the elastomeric projections.   
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 15 , further comprising the step of applying one of water, saltwater, mouthwash, and toothpaste to the elastomeric projections prior to the step of inserting the brush into a mouth of a user. 
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 15 , wherein the steps of inserting the brush into the mouth of a user and brushing a user's tonsils are performed by the user. 
     
     
         18 . The device of  claim 15 , wherein the steps of inserting the brush into the mouth of a user and brushing a user's tonsils are performed by a third party. 
     
     
         19 . The device of  claim 15 , wherein the step of providing a brush includes providing a brush having a power source and a motor. 
     
     
         20 . The device of  claim 19 , further comprising a step of powering on the motor.