Disposable tongue scraper

Abstract

The present invention relates to a disposable tongue scraper which has a strong and simple structure, a durable and efficient operation, comparatively inexpensive to manufacture, and a novel combination and arrangement of parts comprising a scraper body that forms a curved shape after bending at an acute angle at a bending point for scraping operation, a pair of handle casings attached with the scraper body, and a storage tissue net attached to the bottom of the scraper body to store the scraped oral wastes and to absorb the oral fluid. The present invention aims to provide the tongue scraper not only utilized for scraping the coating from the tongue, but also for storing the scraped oral wastes and saliva wastes from the mouth to maintain hygiene.

Claims

1. A disposable tongue scraper, comprising: a left scraper body and a right scraper body, which form a curved shape after the tongue scraper bends at an acute angle; a left handle casing and a right handle casing attached to the left and right scraper bodies respectively, to hold the tongue scraper while scraping; a storage tissue net attached to a bottom of the left and right scraper body bodies to store scraped oral wastes and to absorb oral fluids; wherein the left and right scraper bodies and the storage tissue net are enclosed inside the left and right handle casings, before scraping operation.

2. A disposable tongue scraper, comprising: a left scraper body and a right scraper body, which form a curved shape after the tongue scraper bends at an acute angle; a left handle casing and a right handle casing attached to the left and right scraper bodies respectively, to hold the tongue scraper while scraping; a storage tissue net attached to a bottom of the left and right scraper body bodies to store scraped oral wastes and to absorb oral fluids; wherein the left and right scraper bodies and the storage tissue net are enclosed inside the left and right handle casings, after scraping operation.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

(1) Other objects, advantages, and novel features of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the present embodiment when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. These figures are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention but rather illustrate certain attributes thereof.

(2) FIG. 1 illustrates a top view of an expanded disposable tongue scraper, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

(3) FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of a disposable tongue scraper bent at an acute angle, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

(4) FIG. 3 illustrates a top view of a disposable tongue scraper before and after the scraping operation, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

(5) The figures depict embodiments of the disclosure for purposes of illustration only. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

(6) The foregoing disclosure has broadly outlined the features and technical advantages of the present disclosure so that the description of the disclosure that follows may be better understood. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the conception and specific embodiment disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structures for carrying out the same purposes of the present disclosure. The novel features which are believed to be characteristic of the disclosure, both as to its organization and method of operation, together with further objects and advantages will be better understood from the following description.

(7) Before explaining the present invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of the construction and arrangement of parts illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments, as depicted in different figures as described above, and of being practiced or carried out in a variety of ways. It is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for description and not of limitation.

(8) It is to be also understood that the term “comprises” and grammatical equivalents thereof are used herein to mean that other components, ingredients, steps, etc. are optionally present. For example, an article “comprising” (or “which comprises”) components A, B, and C can consist of (i.e., contain only) components A, B, and C, or can contain not only components A, B, and C but also contain one or more other components.

(9) Reference will now be made in detail to a presently preferred embodiment of the invention, an example of which is illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

(10) The present invention discloses an improved disposable tongue scraper with a built-in disposal mechanism that includes storage means which is capable of storing the scraped oral waste as well as absorbing the oral fluid as shown in accompanying drawings.

(11) Now referring to FIGS. 1, 2 & 3, various views of the disposable tongue scraper of the present invention are shown which comprise: a left scraper body (1) and a right scraper body (2), substantially form a curved shape after bending at an acute angle at a bending point (3) to enable it to scrape the coating formed on the tongue due to food debris, desquamated epithelial cells and bacteria; the bending point (3) in the middle of the scraper body (1, 2) at which the tongue scraper bends at an acute angle for scraping; a pair of left handle casing (4) and right handle casing (5) of any suitable material, attached with the scraper body (1, 2) to hold the tongue scraper while scraping, and also to cover the scraper body (1, 2) inside when not using; and a storage tissue net (6) attached to the bottom of the scraper body (1, 2), to store the scraped oral wastes and to absorb the oral fluids.

(12) According to an embodiment of the present invention, a top view of the disposable tongue scraper is shown in FIG. 1, in which the tongue scraper is in an expanded position. The scraper body (1, 2) and the storage tissue net (6) are enclosed inside the handle casings (4, 5) before the scraping operation, as shown in FIG. 3. When a user grasps both ends of the handle casings (4, 5) and expands it out in opposite directions, the scraper body (1, 2) slide-out from inside, and also the storage tissue net (6) expands out in a circular motion as shown in FIG. 1. This is how the storage tissue net (6) looks before the user bends the tongue scraper at an acute angle to scrape the tongue.

(13) According to another embodiment of the present invention, a side view of the disposable tongue scraper bent at an acute angle is shown in FIG. 2. After expanding out the handle casings (4, 5) of the tongue scraper as described in the abovementioned paragraph, the user can bend the scraper body (1, 2) at an acute angle which then substantially form a curved shape after bending at the bending point (3) to enable to scrape the coating formed on the tongue. Once the tongue scraper is bent at an acute angle, the storage tissue net (6) caves in as shown in FIG. 2, and allows the scraped oral wastes to dispose of it. The user then closes back the tongue scraper with the handle casings (4, 5) when finished, and disposes of the tongue scraper in a dustbin.

(14) Further, the handle casings (4, 5) enclose the scraper body (1, 2) and the waste-filled storage tissue net (6) after scraping operation, simply by pushing the handle casings (4, 5) towards each other, as shown in FIG. 3.

(15) The disposable tongue scraper of the present invention is highly advantageous over conventional tongue scrapers. The disposable tongue scraper of the present invention provides a facility to store the oral wastes and saliva wastes from the tongue when scraping; hence no need to dispose of the oral wastes and saliva wastes in the bathroom sinks. More importantly, the design of the tongue scraper is expandable and foldable so that the user can dispose of it by maintaining surrounding cleanliness.

(16) Concerning the use of substantially any plural and/or singular terms herein, those having skill in the art can translate from the plural to the singular and/or from the singular to the plural as is appropriate to the context and/or application. The various singular/plural permutations may be expressly set forth herein for sake of clarity.

(17) The invention has been explained about specific embodiment. It is inferred that the foregoing description is only illustrative of the present invention and it is not intended that the invention be limited or restrictive thereto. Many other specific embodiments of the present invention will be apparent to one skilled in the art from the foregoing disclosure. All substitution, alterations, and modification of the present invention that come within the scope of the following claims are to which the present invention is readily susceptible without departing from the spirit of the invention. The scope of the invention should therefore be determined not concerning the above description but should be determined concerning appended claims along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS

(18) 1 left scraper body 2 right scraper body 3 bending point 4 left handle casing 5 right handle casing 6 storage tissue net