US Patent No: 5,967,152
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Oral cleaning apparatus
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Oct 19, 1999
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Apr 30, 1998
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09/069,918
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Abstract
A disposable oral cleaning apparatus for cleaning and removing particles and bacteria from the upper surface of the tongue, including an elongated handle having a solution storage cavity, an attachment utensil partially stored in the cavity, and a head component. The attachment has a brush for applying the solution to a surface of the mouth, and a cap for sealably closing the opening of the cavity. A flexible connector connects the elongated handle and the head component. The head component has multiple cleaning portions including a pre-cleaning portion, a main-cleaning portion and an absorbent portion to provide an initial cleaning of the coating of the tongue, a secondary deep cleansing of the pores of the tongue, and a final absorption and removal of all debris. The oral cleaning apparatus is adapted to promote proper cleansing of the tongue and inner mouth so as to eliminate oral bacteria and bad breath, and promote proper oral hygiene.
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| D367707 Tongue scraper | 25 | 1994 | |
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| 4,275,750 Self-contained toothbrush | 10 | 1979 | |
| 4,488,327 Combination toothbrush and tongue scraper | 55 | 1983 | |
| 4,582,059 Tongue cleaning instrument | 17 | 1984 | |
| D285342 Tongue cleaner | 8 | 1984 | |
| 4,638,521 Oral cleaning device | 33 | 1985 | |
| 4,957,125 Toothbrushing assembly | 37 | 1989 | |
| 5,005,246 Replaceable tooth brush with tongue scaler | 88 | 1989 | |
| 5,061,272 Tongue cleaner | 20 | 1990 | |
| 5,217,475 Tongue scrapers | 35 | 1991 | |
| 5,282,814 Instrument for cleaning the top of the human tongue with antiseptic strip | 33 | 1992 | |
| 5,226,197 Tongue hygiene device | 105 | 1992 | |
| 5,377,703 Dental cleansing device | 5 | 1993 | |
| 5,438,726 Tooth cleaning system with timer and signaling means | 101 | 1994 | |
| 5,613,262 Lingual brush | 91 | 1994 | |
| 5,569,278 Arcuate tongue scraper | 22 | 1995 | |
| 5,530,981 Toothbrush having a tongue scraper disposed therein | 36 | 1995 | |
| D378411 Combined hygienic tongue scraper and cleaner | 8 | 1996 | |
| D383540 Oral scraper | 5 | 1996 | |
| 5,735,864 Disposable tongue cleaner | 59 | 1997 | |
| 5,842,247 Combination toothbrush and tongue brush | 27 | 1997 | |
| 5,865,195 Oral hygiene system | 19 | 1997 | |