Safety fingertip toothbrush

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2005-04-05

2005-04-05

Till, Terrence R. (Department: 1744)

Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning

Implements

Fabric

C015S167100

Reexamination Certificate

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06874194

ABSTRACT:
The invention is a safety fingertip toothbrush for use by persons not desiring a full length toothbrush for space conservation reasons, but still desiring their regular oral hygiene practice using a toothbrush. The safety fingertip toothbrush is also a practical solution to safety hazards presented in penal institutions, where conventional toothbrushes with hard handles can pose a risk of being converted to lethal assault weapons. The safety fingertip toothbrush has no handle, but it includes a plurality of bristles embedded in a brush head, the brush head having a depression in one end to accept the fingertip of a finger and an elastic band connected to a thumb ring within which the thumb is placed, allowing for the user to brush their teeth and other mouth tissue using the fingers as the brush handle.

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