US20100139022A1

US20100139022A1 - Tooth rag

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Publication number: US20100139022A1
Application number: US12/460,973
Authority: US
Inventors: Lookman I. Hassan
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2008-08-25
Filing date: 2009-09-08
Publication date: 2010-06-10

Abstract

The Tooth Rag is specially designed to be used with a standard, electronic or an all wooden tooth brush handle on a circular or rectangular platform or an all disposable wooden handle. Encompassing the underside of the unit would be a tab and a strip of self affixing Velcro material with a distal end of the device serving as a platform for the tooth rag. As such, the surface of this platform would be covered in corresponding fasteners which work in tandem with the Velcro found on the underside of the cleansing cloth.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Brushing one's teeth is one of the most important parts of healthy hygiene. In addition to freshening the breath and strengthening the teeth, proper brushing also kills the germs and bacteria that can grow inside the mouth. Recently, the Office of the Surgeon General released its first ever report on the oral health of America and the results were surprising. According to the report, the most common chronic childhood disease by far in this country is the tooth decay. In fact, American children lose a staggering 512 million school hours a year due to dental related illness. Adults also suffer from various forms of dental disease and these complications can lead to painful oral surgeries and costly trips to the dentist. A booming industry, the national health expenditures for dental services exceeded sixty billion dollars in the year 2006. While the Office of the Surgeon General reports that there have been vast improvements in the past fifty years regarding oral health issues, much can still be done in this area. Health professionals maintain that through education and a concerted effort, the number of the adults and children suffering from dental disease can be significantly reduced. To have a healthy smile, the American Dental Association recommends that teeth should be brushed at least twice daily, preferably after meals. In addition, the use of mouthwashes, rinses and other oral care products can help kill germs and bacteria which thrive in the mouth. Having recognized the vast market for oral care products, as well as the potential for a new and innovative means of caring for the teeth and gums, I, Lookman Hassan created new product invention designated The Tooth Rag.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The Tooth Rag is a specially designed cleansing cloth specifically intended for removing food particles from the teeth, killing germs and freshening breath. Rectangular/circular in shape or an all disposable wooden handle, The Tooth Rag would be manufactured of textured cloth material, such as terry or comparable synthetic. This disposable cloth would be rectangular or circular in shape. The rectangular shape would measure approximately 1-1¼ in length and ½-¾ in width. And the circular shape would be ½ in diameter. Encompassing the underside of the unit would be a tab and a strip of self affixing Velcro material for use in adhering The Tooth Rag to the platform. Similar in appearance to a toothbrush, this elongated handle could be manufactured of plastic/wooden material or electronic device with the distal end of the device serving as a platform for The Tooth Rag. As such, the surface of this platform would be covered in corresponding fasteners which work in tandem with the Velcro found on the underside of the cleansing cloth. Most notably, The Tooth Rag would be infused with a gentle cleansing solution designed to clean and polish the teeth. This product could also be saturated with a breath freshening mouthwash or oral rinse, enabling the user to care for their overall oral health with each use. The Tooth Rag could be individually wrapped and sold in multi-count packages.
Use of The Tooth Rag would be very simple and straight forward. First, the user would remove a single Tooth Rag from its protective packaging. Holding The Tooth Rag brush in hand, the user would then position The Tooth Rag over the brush head, allowing the self affixing Velcro fasteners to take hold, securing the unit to the brush. The user would then glide The Tooth Rag over their teeth in a similar manner using a standard tooth brush. Polishing the teeth and removing food particles and debris, the user would “brush” their teeth with the hygienic Tooth Rag, disposing the unit after use or simply unwrapping the wooden handle tooth rag and applying directly to clean the entire mouth.
There are significant benefits and advantages associated with The Tooth Rag. Foremost, The Tooth Rag would offer consumers a convenient and easy means of keeping their mouth fresh and clean. A disposable cleansing cloth infused with tooth polish, whitening, as well as mouth wash or other oral care rinse, The Tooth Rag would enable consumers to clean their teeth, anywhere, at any time, even while on the go. Busy executives, active teens or anyone else concerned with a healthy smile and fresh breath, could quickly and easily clean their teeth, simply by swiping The Tooth Rag in their mouth. Easily wiping away particles of food, The Tooth Rag could effectively reduce incidences of plaques and tarter buildup, while protecting tender gum tissues from possible irritation. Another advantage is that The Tooth Rag would offer consumers an easy means of freshening their breath. Infusing the mouth with fresh tasting mouthwash, The Tooth Rag could be prove invaluable to the countless consumers who enjoy spicy foods, garlic or onions, as well as to those who simply want their breath to smell fresh and clean at all times. Eliminating the need for chewing gum, which can stick to and possibly damage dental work, The Tooth Rag would offer an effective alternative to other methods used for freshening the breath. Although invented with the consumer in mind, dentists and health care professionals should appreciate that regular use of The Tooth Rag could prove an effective tool against gum disease, as well as many other problems associated with oral hygiene. Individually wrapped and easily disposed of following use, consumers should appreciate that The Tooth Rag would offer discreet protection whenever needed.
The Tooth Rag is practical product invention which would offer consumers an easy means of maintaining a healthy smile. Providing a discreet and effective means of cleaning the teeth, The Tooth Rag could prove invaluable to the countless Americans concerned with oral health. Affordably priced, this product should be well received by the general consumer populace, as well as by dentists and other health care professionals, a very sizable market potential.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In the attached drawings, herein are the features and the advantages of the invention provided in connection and astained from the following detailed description.

FIG. 1: is the basic view illustrating the Tooth Rag according to the invention.

FIG. 2: is the side view illustrating the electronic handle of the invention.

FIG. 3: is the face view illustrating the electronic handle of thee invention.

FIG. 4: is the view illustrating the all disposable wooden handle of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

FIG. 1 shows an oral cleaning material made of terry cloth or synthetic like material 1 including an elongated regular tooth brush handle 5 that includes the platform 4 and on the platform is a Velcro like material 3 that would be covered in corresponding fasteners which work in tandem with a Velcro found underside of the cleaning cloth 2. Underside the Tooth Rag 1 would be a tab and strip 7 of a self affixing Velcro material with a distal end of the device serving as a platform 2 for the tooth rag 1 which would be 1-1¼ in length 13 and ½-¾ in width FIG. 4: 9.
FIG. 2 is an electronic tooth brush handle 10 with the same illustration as FIG. 1 only that the Tooth Rag on the electronic device platform is round 6 and underside of the unit would be a tab and strip 7 of self affixing Velcro material with a distal end of the device serving as platform FIG. 1: 2 for the Tooth Rag FIG. 1: 1.
FIG. 3 is also an electronic tooth brush handle 10 with a face view showing the round Tooth Rag 6 at a diameter of ½ 8.
FIG. 4 shows an all disposable wooden elongated tooth brush like handle 14 between a 10-20 degree angles at the beginning of the distal platform 12 of the Tooth Rag 11 which covers the entire platform FIG. 1: 4.
It should be understood that the preferred embodiments of the present invention revealed and described here should not be limited to these embodiments alone. It should also be understood that modifications may be made to the invention as long as it does not depart from the script and scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A disposable applicator comprising of an applicator handle and an applicator head. The said head comprising of a disposable terry cloth or synthetic like material. This disposable cloth would be rectangular in shape. Preferably, the rectangular shape would be measured at approximately 1-1¼ in length and ½¾ in width. At the underside of the Tooth Rag would be a tab and strip of self affixing Velcro like material for the use of adhering the Tooth Rag to the platform. Similar in appearance to a tooth brush, this elongated handle can be manufactured of a plastic material with the distal end of the device serving as a platform for the Tooth Rag. As such, the surface of this platform would be covered in fasteners which work in tandem with the Velcro found on the underside of the cleaning cloth. Most notably, the disposable Tooth Rag would be infused with a gentle cleaning, breath freshening mouth wash or oral rinse to clean and polish the teeth and also clean the entire mouth.

2. The disposable tooth rag can also be used with an electronic handle also comprises of a disposable terry cloth or a synthetic like material, circular in shape that would measure preferably ½ in diameter on the distal platform of the handle. At the underside of the Tooth Rag would be a tab and strip of self affixing Velcro like material for the use of adhering the Tooth Rag to the platform. This elongated handle will be an electronic device with the distal end of the device serving as a platform for the Tooth Rag. As such, the surface of this platform would be covered in fasteners which work in tandem with the Velcro found on the underside of the cleaning cloth. Most notably, the disposable Tooth Rag would be infused with a gentle cleaning, breath freshening mouth wash or oral rinse to clean and polish the teeth and also clean the entire mouth.

3. This applicator comprises of an all disposable wooden handle and an applicator head. The said head comprising of a disposable terry cloth or synthetic like material. The all disposable tooth rag may be rectangular in shape preferably measured at 1-1¼ in length and ½-¾ in width at the distal end of the handle serving as a platform would be entirely covered up with the Tooth Rag. Most notably, the disposable Tooth Rag would be infused with a gentle cleaning, breath freshening mouth wash or oral rinse to clean and polish the teeth and also clean the entire mouth.