Adjustable Whole Mouth Toothbrush

Abstract

Adjustable whole mouth toothbrush can fit most people. One way to make the toothbrush adjustable is by making it in a modular fashion. Additional sections can be added as necessary for that individual. For further flexibility, an embedded string is an option to allow even more adjustability.

Claims

1. This can be a whole mouth toothbrush. This toothbrush can brush both the maxillary and mandibular teeth simultaneously.

2. Toothbrush is adjustable so that it fits people with different size jaws.

3. Toothbrush can be partly or entirely modular where sections of toothbrush can be added as necessary for different individuals.

4. Connectors for the different sections of toothbrush can be flexible allowing a more comfortable fit. Connector type, configuration, shape, and size can vary.

5. Connectors may be sealed for water resistance.

6. Toothbrush may have embedded strings to allow for further adjustments

7. Different bristles may be utilized in this toothbrush including the Christmas configuration

8. Toothbrush may have a handle.

9. Section of toothbrush may be added for brushing the tongue and roof of the mouth

Description

DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0008] FIG. 1 is a side view of the adjustable whole mouth toothbrush.

[0009] FIG. 2 is a top view of the adjustable whole mouth toothbrush.

[0010] FIG. 3 is an on end view of the toothbrush.

[0011] FIG. 4 is a cross sectional view of the toothbrush.

[0012] FIG. 5A is a cross sectional view of the toothbrush with connectors.

[0013] FIG. 5B is an exploded view of a connector

[0014] FIG. 5C is an exploded view of another type of connector

[0015] FIG. 6 is a view with Christmas tree bristles

[0016] FIG. 7 is a toothbrush with adjustable strings

[0017] FIG. 8 is a toothbrush with a section for brushing the tongue and roof of the mouth

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION

[0018] This adjustable toothbrush can be made in a modular fashion. One embodiment would include a partially assembled whole mouth toothbrush. Additional sections can be assembled in a modular fashion. Therefore, varying individuals may require adding different number of sections to the already assembled partial toothbrush. The flexibility will allow customers to tailor make their whole mouth toothbrushes, which would be much more cost effective. The customers will have the option of having the manufacturer or secondary source to fine tune or adjust their toothbrushes. Customers can provide a bite template or simply by trial and error of adding or removing sections until a proper fit is achieved.

[0019] FIG. 1 is a side view of the adjustable whole mouth toothbrush. FIG. 2 is a top view of the adjustable whole mouth toothbrush. FIG. 3 is an on end view of the toothbrush. FIG. 4 is a cross sectional view of the toothbrush. Sections 11 can be connected by connectors 12. The whole mouth toothbrush has a mandibular section 13 to clean the mandibular teeth and a maxillary section 14 to clean the maxillary teeth.

[0020] FIG. 5A is another cross sectional view of the whole mouth toothbrush. FIG. 5B shows an exploded view of one embodiment of a connector. The connector or joint can vary, as long as it serves the purpose of joining separate parts together. A connector can have different configurations then illustrated, and it can be made of various materials. A connector can be made out of polymer, nylon, plastic, boars hair, bamboo, fiber, metal, wire, or any material that serves the purpose of joining objects together. Connectors can be made water resistant by different methods. Connectors can be sealed with sealant, adhesive, compound, plastic, or polymer to prevent water intrusion. Connectors may even be wrapped to prevent water intrusion. Wrapper or sealant may or may not require heat activation such as by freezing, microwave, oven, boiling, hair dryer, or any other temperature sensitive method. Maybe activation can be achieved by exposure to air or environmental conditions. Female connector 15 can be joined to the male connector 16 to form a joint. FIG. 5C is another example of a connector. Male connector part 16 can be joined to the receptacle 21 to connect the sections.

[0021] Teeth cleaning element will be with bristles, similar to a standard toothbrush. Bristles can come in different configurations such as a Christmas tree design 10 in FIG. 6. Brushing is done by biting down on the toothbrush and releasing. This is repeated until the teeth are clean. Brushing can also be driven by a motor such as with an electric toothbrush. The bristles can extend down to brush the gums.

[0022] In a partially or fully assembled adjustable whole mouth toothbrush, a string made of different materials maybe embedded or enclosed to allow for further adjustments. The string, FIG. 7, 18, can be made with various materials, such as wire, metal, polymer, nylon, plastic, boars hair, fiber, or other materials. The string can be adjusted by a knob 20 at the handle 17. The invention is not limited by the drawings. The embodiments are meant as examples. The embodiments are not intended to limit the invention in any manner.

[0023] The toothbrush may have an option of an additional section for brushing the tongue and the roof of the mouth, FIG. 8, 19.