Finger toothbrush

Abstract

A finger toothbrush comprising an elongate sleeve having an open first end and an enclosed second end with a plurality of protuberances extending generally outwardly from the second end. The open first end is in communication with a generally hollow and generally cylindrical cavity extending from the open first end into the interior of the sleeve. The sleeve further includes means to limit the ingress of an individual's finger through the open first end and into the interior of the sleeve beyond a pre-determined point prior to the finger reaching the second end.

1 . A finger toothbrush comprising:
 an elongate sleeve having an open first end and an enclosed second end, said open first end in communication with a generally hollow and generally cylindrical cavity extending from said open first end into the interior of said sleeve;   a plurality of protuberances extending generally outwardly from said second end, and,   said sleeve further including means to limit the ingress of an individual's finger through said open first end and into the interior of said sleeve beyond a pre-determined point prior to said finger reaching said second end.   
   
   
       2 . The finger toothbrush as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said means to limit the ingress of an individual's finger comprises a reduction in the diameter of said cavity. 
   
   
       3 . The finger toothbrush as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said means to limit the ingress of an individual's finger comprises a reduction in the cross sectional open area of said cavity. 
   
   
       4 . The finger toothbrush as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said enclosed second end forms a generally rounded tip on said sleeve. 
   
   
       5 . The finger toothbrush as claimed in  claim 4  wherein said protuberances comprise a plurality of bristles extending generally outwardly from the surface of said tip. 
   
   
       6 . The finger toothbrush as claimed in  claim 5  wherein said bristles are spaced about the circumference of said tip. 
   
   
       7 . The finger toothbrush as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said means for limiting the ingress of an individual's finger into the interior of said sleeve comprises a barrier extending across said generally cylindrical cavity. 
   
   
       8 . The finger toothbrush as claimed in  claim 7  wherein the portion of said sleeve between said barrier and said second end is solid. 
   
   
       9 . The finger toothbrush as claimed in  claim 8  wherein said solid portion of said sleeve includes a portion offset from the longitudinal axis of said sleeve. 
   
   
       10 . A finger toothbrush comprising:
 a sleeve having an open first end and an enclosed second end, said open first end in communication with a generally hollow cylindrical cavity extending from said open first end and partially into the interior of said sleeve;   a generally rounded tip portion at said second end of said sleeve; and,   a plurality of protuberances extending generally outwardly from said tip portion,   said generally cylindrical cavity including a barrier limiting the ingress of an individual's finger through said open first end and into said sleeve beyond a predetermined point prior to said finger reaching said second end.   
   
   
       11 . The finger toothbrush as claimed in  claim 4  wherein said tip on said sleeve includes an internal hollow compartment in communication with one or more holes extending through the surface of said sleeve such that material received within said compartment exudes therefrom during use of said finger toothbrush. 
   
   
       12 . The finger toothbrush as claimed in  claim 4  wherein said tip on said sleeve includes an internal compartment, said compartment sealed and retaining air, water or other liquid, solution or gelatinous material therein. 
   
   
       13 . The finger toothbrush as claimed in  claim 10  wherein said tip on said sleeve includes an internal hollow compartment in communication with one or more holes extending through the surface of said sleeve such that material received within said hollow compartment exudes therefrom during use of said finger toothbrush. 
   
   
       14 . The finger toothbrush as claimed in  claim 10  wherein said tip on said sleeve includes an internal compartment, said compartment sealed and retaining air, water or other liquid, solution or gelatinous material therein.