Teeth cleaning device

Claim 2

A toothbrush having a horseshoe configuration and channel-shaped cross section, the brush being fabricated of soft material with embedded bristles on one side, a base detachably supporting said brush, a vibrator connected to said brush through said base, and a wall-mounted bracket supporting said vibrator and said brush, said base and brush being invertible whereby upper and lower teeth may be sequentially cleansed.

Claim 3

The combination according to claim 1, further provided with switch means responsive to upward pressure on said brush for operating said vibrator when the brush is on the lower teeth, switch means responsive to downward pressure on said brush to operate the vibrator when the brush is on the upper teeth, and means preventing operation of the vibrator when there is neither downward or upward pressure.

Claim 4

The combination according to claim 2, said last-mentioned means comprising a pivotal mounting for said bracket, and spring means holding the bracket in a neutral position, said switch means being on opposite sides of the pivotal mounting.

Claim 5

A toothbrush having a horseshoe configuration and channel-shaped cross section, the brush being fabricated of soft material with embedded bristles on one side, a base detachably supporting said brush, a vibrating mechanism connected directly to said brush, and interconnecting means between the brush and base permitting limited motion of the brush with respect to the base at least in a longitudinal direction.

Claim 6

A toothbrush having a horseshoe configuration and channel-shaped cross section, the brush being fabricated of soft material with embedded bristles on one side, a base detachably supporting said brush, a vibrating mechanism connected directly to said brush, and interconnecting means between the brush and base permitting limited motion of the brush with respect to the base at least in a longitudinal direction.

Claim 7

A toothbrush having a horseshoe configuration and channel-shaped cross section, the brush being fabricated of soft material with embedded bristles on one side, a base detachably supporting said brush, a vibrator connected to said brush, a stand supporting said vibrator, a shaft interconnecting said vibrator and brush, and a guide tube for said shaft supported by said stand.

Claim 8

A toothbrush having a horseshoe configuration and channel-shaped cross section, the brush being fabricated of soft material with embedded bristles on one side, a base detachably supporting said brush, a vibrator connected to said brush, a stand supporting said vibrator, a shaft interconnecting said vibrator and brush, and a guide tube for said shaft supported by said stand.

Claim 9

A toothbrush having a horseshoe configuration and channel-shaped cross section, the brush comprising a skeleton formed of relatively strong but ductile metal, a covering surrounding said skeleton formed of a material soft enough not to harm gum tissue, and bristles retained on one side of said covering, the covering having flat upper and lower surfaces in its original condition but being bendable along with said bristles and skeleton to fit a particular dental arch and tooth configuration, a base detachably supporting said brush, and a vibrator connected to said brush.

Claim 10

A toothbrush having a horseshoe configuration and channel-shaped cross section, the brush comprising a skeleton formed of relatively strong but ductile metal, a covering surrounding said skeleton formed of a material soft enough not to harm gum tissue, and bristles retained on one side of said covering, the covering having flat upper and lower surfaces in its original condition but being bendable along with said bristles and skeleton to fit a particular dental arch and tooth configuration, a base detachably supporting said brush, and a vibrator connected to said brush.

Claim 11

A dental cleaning device comprising a brush of horseshoe configuration and channel-shaped cross section, said brush comprising a metal skeleton, a soft covering in which said skeleton is embedded, and bristles on one side of said covering, the covering being of material which is sufficiently soft to not harm gum tissue whereby the covering, bristles and skeleton may be formed to fit a dental arch and tooth configuration, a base of horseshoe configuration having a brush supporting surface, interconnecting means on the brush and base for detachably mounting the brush on the base, means stationarily supporting the base, means permitting the brush and base to be inverted whereby both upper and lower teeth may be cleansed, a vibrating mechanism connected to said brush, and means for operating said vibrating mechanism.

Claim 12

A dental cleaning device comprising a brush of horseshoe configuration and channel-shaped cross section, said brush comprising a metal skeleton, a soft covering in which said skeleton is embedded, and bristles on one side of said covering, the covering being of material which is sufficiently soft to not harm gum tissue whereby the covering, bristles and skeleton may be formed to fit a dental arch and tooth configuration, a base of horseshoe configuration having a brush supporting surface, interconnecting means on the brush and base for detachably mounting the brush on the base, means stationarily supporting the base, means permitting the brush and base to be inverted whereby both upper and lower teeth may be cleansed, a vibrating mechanism connected to said brush, and means for operating said vibrating mechanism.

Claim 13

A dental cleaning device comprising a base having a flat surface, a brush having a body and bristles, a flat surface on said body engageable with said base surface, interfitting clip-and-socket means on said two surfaces for detachably retaining said body on said base, said clip-and-socket means comprising a plurality of spaced sockets on said base, and a plurality of clips extending from said body and receivable by said sockets, and means secured to and extending from said base for moving the base in a vibratory manner.

Claim 14

A dental cleaning device comprising a base having a flat surface, a brush having a body and bristles, a flat surface on said body engageable with said base surface, interfitting clip-and-socket means on said two surfaces for detachably retaining said body on said base, said clip-and-socket means comprising a plurality of spaced sockets on said base, and a plurality of clips extending from said body and receivable by said sockets, and means secured to and extending from said base for moving the base in a vibratory manner.

Claim 15

A dental cleaning device comprising a base having a flat surface, a brush having a body and bristles, a flat surface on said body engageable with said base surface, interfitting clip-and-socket means on said two surfaces for detachably retaining said body on said base, said clip-and-socket means comprising a plurality of spaced sockets on said base, and a plurality of clips extending from said body and receivable by said sockets, the sockets being enlarged so as to permit relative movement between the base and body, means secured to and extending from said body for causing vibrating motion thereof in at least one direction, and means on said base for supporting the entire assembly.

Claim 16

A dental cleaning device comprising a base having a flat surface, a brush having a body and bristles, a flat surface on said body engageable with said base surface, interfitting clip-and-socket means on said two surfaces for detachably retaining said body on said base, said clip-and-socket means comprising a plurality of spaced sockets on said base, and a plurality of clips extending from said body and receivable by said sockets, the sockets being enlarged so as to permit relative movement between the base and body, means secured to and extending from said body for causing vibrating motion thereof in at least one direction, and means on said base for supporting the entire assembly.