Toothbrush having a tongue scraper
US7478452B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/0606
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dental apparatus includes a substantially longitudinal housing having a distal end, a proximal end having a tooth brush attached to it, and a tongue scraper attached to the housing. The tongue scraper can be attached to the inside or the outside of the housing. It can be fully extended during storage or in a roll form. The tooth brush can be an electric tooth brush. The tooth brush may also include a light source.The housing may also include vents along a portion thereon so that the tongue scraper may be cleaned and air dried during storage. The tongue scraper may extend outwardly from the distal end of the housing, perpendicular to the housing, or in a manner resembling a bow.
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