Patent Application
20250009119
The present invention relates generally to the field of toothbrushes. More specifically, the present invention relates to a portable disposable toothbrush device. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.
When individuals travel, packing essentials becomes a crucial part of their travel preparations. Among these essentials, a toothbrush is often considered a non-negotiable item, given its significant role in maintaining oral hygiene. However, the task of transporting a toothbrush can become unexpectedly challenging and cumbersome, primarily due to the tool's considerable size and its awkward, irregular shape. This issue is further compounded when the toothbrush in question is of the electric variety. Electric toothbrushes, while offering enhanced cleaning capabilities and a more thorough oral hygiene routine, necessitate additional packing considerations. They typically require not just space for the toothbrush itself but also sufficient room for accompanying accessories such as a charger and/or batteries. This requirement for extra space can significantly increase the bulkiness of one's luggage.
Moreover, the intricacies of packing for travel do not end with the toothbrush. A user must also consider the need to carry toothpaste, which adds another layer of complexity to the packing process. Toothpaste, although seemingly compact, can take up valuable space in one's luggage, space that could otherwise be allocated to different essentials or souvenirs. When traveling, especially with restrictions on liquid quantities for carry-on luggage, managing the size and amount of toothpaste becomes an additional task that travelers must navigate.
The combination of the bulky nature of toothbrushes, the necessity of carrying chargers or batteries, and the requirement to pack toothpaste collectively contributes to the logistical challenges associated with maintaining oral hygiene while away from home. These considerations often require travelers to employ strategic packing techniques or seek out travel-sized alternatives to mitigate the space and convenience issues posed by traditional oral hygiene products.
Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a device that provides a more convenient method for dental hygiene when traveling. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a portable disposable toothbrush device that can be easily transported or stored in a bag or other accessory. Furthermore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a portable disposable toothbrush device that eliminates the need to pack a toothpaste tube when traveling away from the home.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a portable disposable toothbrush device. The device is comprised of a handle from which a user may grip and operate the device. The device is further comprised of a plurality of bristles which may be brushed over the teeth or other parts of the mouth to maintain dental hygiene. The bristles may be comprised of a water-activated toothpaste to better clean the mouth and require one less item when packing to travel away from the home.
In this manner, the portable disposable toothbrush device of the present invention accomplishes all the forgoing objectives and provides a device that provides a more convenient method for maintaining dental hygiene when traveling away from the home. More specifically, the portable disposable toothbrush device can be easily transported and stored in a toiletry bag or other travel accessory. Furthermore, the portable disposable toothbrush device does not require additional toothpaste, thus eliminating the need to pack a toothpaste tube when traveling.
The following presents a simplified summary to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a portable disposable toothbrush device primarily comprised of a handle, at least one bristle, and a toothpaste. The device is designed to clean the teeth of a user one time without the need for additional toothpaste, eliminating the need for additional packing space for a toothpaste tube, toothbrush charger, batteries, etc.
The device is comprised of a handle from which a user may grip the device. The device is further comprised of a plurality of bristles from which a user may brush along the teeth to clean the teeth, gums, tongue, or any other part of the mouth of the user. The bristles may be further comprised of a toothpaste to better clean the teeth of the user.
The device may be further comprised of a wrapping that is preferably a thin film to primarily protect the bristles and toothpaste during transportation. The device may further be comprised of a packaging to prevent the device from getting damaged. All components of the device are preferably biodegradable as the device is designed for single-use, but may be made from any material commonly used to make toothbrushes.
The present invention is also comprised of a method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a handle, at least one bristle, and a toothpaste. Then, the device may be removed from the packaging and the wrapping of the device. Then, the bristles may be placed under running water, activating the toothpaste. Next, the bristles may be brushed along the teeth of the user repeatedly to effectively clean the mouth. Then, the device may be disposed of in a trash can.
Accordingly, the portable disposable toothbrush device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a device that provides a more convenient method for maintaining dental hygiene when traveling away from the home. More specifically, the portable disposable toothbrush device does not require additional toothpaste, saving time and space to pack other items when traveling. Furthermore, the portable disposable toothbrush device can be easily transported and stored in a toiletry bag or other travel accessory without getting damaged. In this manner, the portable disposable toothbrush device overcomes the limitations of existing toothbrushes known in the art.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:
The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.
As noted above, there is a long-felt need in the art for a device that provides a more convenient method for dental hygiene when traveling. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a portable disposable toothbrush device that can be easily transported or stored in a bag or other accessory. Furthermore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a portable disposable toothbrush device that eliminates the need to pack a toothpaste tube when traveling away from the home.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a portable disposable toothbrush device. The device is primarily comprised of a handle, at least one bristle, and a toothpaste. The device is designed to clean the teeth of a user one time without the need for additional toothpaste, eliminating the need for additional packing space for a toothpaste tube, toothbrush charger, batteries, etc.
More specifically, the device is comprised of a handle. The handle may be made from any material but is preferably made from a biodegradable material such as bamboo as the device is designed as a single-use device. The handle may be further comprised of a grip area that provides a user with a place to hold the device. The device may further be comprised of at least one bristle from which a user may use to brush their teeth. The bristles may be oriented in any shape or pattern commonly found on existing toothbrushes. The bristles may be further comprised of a toothpaste from which a user may use to clean their teeth.
The device may be further comprised of a wrapping. The wrapping may be made from any material but is preferably any biodegradable film known in the art to protect the bristles and toothpaste during transportation. The wrapping may further prevent the toothpaste of the device from rubbing off onto any other item packed near the device when traveling. The device is further comprised of a packaging. The packaging is preferably biodegradable and may protect the device from major damage.
The present invention is also comprised of a method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a handle, at least one bristle, and a toothpaste. Then, the device may be removed from the packaging and the wrapping of the device. Then, the bristles may be placed under running water, activating the toothpaste. Next, the bristles may be brushed along the teeth of the user repeatedly to effectively clean the mouth. Then, the device may be disposed of in a trash can.
Accordingly, the portable disposable toothbrush device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a device that provides a more convenient method for maintaining dental hygiene when traveling away from the home. More specifically, the portable disposable toothbrush device can be easily transported and stored in a toiletry bag or other travel accessory without getting damaged. Furthermore, the portable toothbrush device does not require additional toothpaste, saving time and space to pack other items when traveling. In this manner, the portable disposable toothbrush device overcomes the limitations of existing toothbrushes known in the art.
Referring initially to the drawings,
The device 100 may be further comprised of at least one handle 110. The handle 110 is preferably made from a biodegradable material such as bamboo. However, the handle 110 may be made from any material such as but not limited to wood, plastic, metal, silicone, etc. The handle 110 may further be comprised of at least one grip area 112 from which a user may hold and operate the device 100. The grip area 112 may enhance the grip of the device 100 with a raised and/or recessed texture. The grip area 112 may be made from the same material as the handle 110 or a differing material, such as but not limited to a non-slip rubber.
The device 100 may further be comprised of a plurality of bristles 120. During use, the bristles 120 may be brushed over the teeth, tongue, gum, or any other part of the mouth to clean the mouth of the user. The bristles 120 are preferably made from a biodegradable material but may be made from any material commonly used to make toothbrush bristles, such as but not limited to: nylon, PBT, polypropylene, PET composites, plastics, bamboo viscose, carbon fiber, silicone, PLA, etc. Further, the bristles 120 may form any pattern or shape that may better clean the teeth of the user, such as but not limited to a square, a circle, an oval, a grid, a spiral, a wave, multi-level, flat, rippled, angled, crisscrossed, tapered, bilevel, etc. The bristles 120 may further be comprised of a toothpaste 130. The toothpaste 130 is preferably water-activated. The toothpaste 130 may further be any flavor such as but not limited to spearmint, bubblegum, peppermint, wintergreen, cinnamon, chocolate, pine, honey, orange, blueberry, strawberry, etc.
The device 100 may further be comprised of a wrapping 140 and a packaging 150. The wrapping 140 is preferably made from a biodegradable film but may be made from any material commonly used to wrap objects loosely or tightly. The wrapping 140 may protect the toothpaste 130 and bristles 120 of the device 100 during transportation as well as prevent any toothpaste 130 from rubbing off onto other items packed near the device 100. The device 100 (or a plurality of devices) may further be stored in a packaging 150. Any surface of the packaging 150 may be comprised of any number of indicia and is preferably made from a biodegradable material such as a paper-based material or a recycled material.
The present invention is also comprised of a method 200 of using the device 100, as seen in
Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “portable disposable toothbrush device” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the portable disposable toothbrush device 100 of the present invention.
Notwithstanding the forgoing, the portable disposable toothbrush device 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration, and material of the portable disposable toothbrush device 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the portable disposable toothbrush device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the portable disposable toothbrush device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the portable disposable toothbrush device 100 may be of any size, shape, and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.
Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.
What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.
The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/524,720, which was filed on Jul. 3, 2023, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63524720 | Jul 2023 | US |
