US3853412A
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Tooth cleaning ball
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-26
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Granted: 1974-12-10
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Expires: 1993-06-26
Abstract
Abstract This device is for the purpose of cleaning ones teeth and includes primarily, a resilient plastic or rubber ball which is chewed so as to clean the teeth. The device is provided with a plurality of groups of bristles along its outer periphery which serves the purpose of cleaning a person''s teeth when they chew upon the device, the device having a hollow interior in which is carried a suitable dentifrice which is forced out of apetures through the wall of the device when it is chewed.
Inventors
- 👤 G Griffin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 00:30
CPC Classifications
A; A46; A46B; A46B11/00; A46B11/001; A46B11/002; A46B11/0041
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A tooth cleaning ball device comprising a spherical and resilient body which is chewable and disposable, said body carrying bristles for use in conjunction with a self-contained and self-dispensed dentifrice within said body, said bristles being grouped in an equally spaced apart arrangement, said groups of bristles being imbedded within said resilient body, said bristles being radially spaced apart so as to effectively clean a person''s teeth when said device is chewed upon within the oral cavity, wherein said body of said device is provided with a plurality of spaced apart openings, said spaced apart openings being alternate with said groups of bristles radially carried by said body of said device, and said openings provide a means for automatically dispensing of the dentifrice from the interior of said body, said dentifrice being urged out of said openings by the chewing action placing pressure upon said body of said device when it is chewed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A tooth cleaning ball device comprising a spherical and resilient body which is chewable and disposable, said body carrying bristles for use in conjunction with a self-contained and self-dispensed dentifrice within said body, said bristles being grouped in an equally spaced apart arrangement, said groups of bristles being imbedded within said resilient body, said bristles being radially spaced apart so as to effectively clean a person''s teeth when said device is chewed upon within the oral cavity, wherein said body of said device is provided with a plurality of spaced apart openings, said spaced apart openings being alternate with said groups of bristles radially carried by said body of said device, and said openings provide a means for automatically dispensing of the dentifrice from the interior of said body, said dentifrice being urged out of said openings by the chewing action placing pressure upon said body of said device when it is chewed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
69 words
The combination according to claim 1, wherein said bristle groups of said body of said device are spaced apart and are resilient independently of said body of said device and the combination of said bristles and said dentifrice in contact with each other and said teeth, serve to effectively apply the necessary abrasiveness for dislodging food from a person''s teeth when said device is chewed upon with said teeth.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-12-09 | 1978-06-10 | 1978-12-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-09 | 1982-06-10 | 1982-12-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-09 | 1986-06-10 | 1986-12-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |