Title of Invention

ALL-SIDED MOUTHBRUSH

Abstract An all-sided mouthbrush for cleaning a mouth of a user. The all-sided mouthbrush includes a handle including a first end having first and second sides, bristles extending from the first side, and an alternate cleaning device connected to the second side, wherein the bristles clean teeth of the user and the alternate cleaning device cleans a tongue and inner side of the mouth of the user. The alternate cleaning device may be in the form of one of a plurality of parallel ridges, a plurality of columns of tuftshaped bristles, a plurality of spade headed bristles, a scouring pad-like surface or a plurality of off set rows of bristle-like structures made of soluble crystals for scraping the tongue and inner side of the mouth of the user. A plurality of templates each including a respective alternate cleaning surface and a connecting device for connecting one of the plurality of templates to the second side covering said alternate cleaning device may be attached to the all-sided mouthbrush. A resealable packet is provided for each of the templates and for receiving the first end of the handle when not in use for protecting the templates and handle from dirt and germs. A mouth freshening liquid is provided within the pouches for further protecting the templates and handle and provide additional freshening for the mouth of the user.
Full Text ALL-SIDED MOUTHBRUSH
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to toothbrushes and, more
specifically, to a mouthbrush including conventional bristles on one side and an
alternate cleaning device positioned on an opposing side of the mouthbrush, and an
alternate embodiment is provided wherein a plurality of interchangeable bristle type
or rigid structures are adapted to be connected over the alternate cleaning device.

Description of the Prior Art
Numerous types of toothbrushes have been provided in the prior art. For
example, U.S. patents numbered 2,622,259; 4,010,509; 4,328,604 and 5,544,383 all are
illustrative of such prior art. While these units may be suitable for the particular
purpose to which they address, they would not be as suitable for the purposes of the
present invention as heretofore described.

U.S. Patent Number 2,622,259
Inventor: Francis E. Chauvin
Issued: December 23,1952
This patent discloses a toothbrush including tapered rows of bristles
whereby all surfaces of the teeth, namely the grinding surfaces, the sides, areas
between the sides and particularly the surfaces between the teeth may be properly
and substantially simultaneously cleaned by sweeping movements of the brush.
The sides of the teeth are cleaned with a sweeping motion from the gums towards
the grinding or biting surfaces while the grinding surfaces are cleaned with
transverse sweeping movements of the brush.

U.S. Patent Number 4,010,509
Inventor: Frederic G. Huish
Issued: March 8,1977
The invention is a double sulcus toothbrush having two groups of sulcus bristles
which diverge at an angle relative to one another laterally of the toothbrush so that
these groups may bear against the upper and lower teeth, inside and out, with the
bristles entering the sulci at an angle appropriate for their cleansing, these bristles
being optionally forwardly inclined, cut at a taper to facilitate brushing of the rear
sulci or separated by a group of conventional bristles which are shorter than the
sulcus bristles for brushing the crowns of the teeth.

U.S. Patent Number 4,328,604
Inventor: Gregory Adams
Issued: May 11,1982
A brush adapted for cleaning of the teeth, mouth and gums of the user,
comprising a toothbrush handle, ordinary toothbrush bristles affixed to one
surface of a brush head at one end of the handle in the usual and customary
manner and short softer bristles for cleaning of the interior of the mouth and for
massaging of the gums affixed to all surfaces of the above-mentioned brush head
at the brush end of the toothbrush handle.

U.S. Patent Number 5,544,383
Inventor: John A. Gamble
Issued: August 13,1996
A toothbrush which provides the user with simultaneous brushing action
within the user's mouth. The long handle has an end portion of a substantially
elliptical cross-section in which a first side and a second side are of substantially
similar elliptical curvature. Bristles are attached to both the first side and the
second side in a similar pattern. The bristles on each side taper from a short extant
near the end of the handle to a longer extant at a position farther from the end of
the handle. Also, the bristles are formed in tufts substantially in rows latitudinally
of the two sides.

SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to toothbrushes and, more
specifically, to a mouthbrush including conventional bristles on one side and an
alternate cleaning device positioned on an opposing side of the mouthbrush, and
an alternate embodiment is provided wherein a plurality of interchangeable bristle
type or rigid structures are adapted to be connected over the alternate cleaning
device.
A primary object of the present invention is to provide an all-sided
mouthbrush that will overcome the shortcomings of prior art devices.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an all-sided
mouthbrush which is able to clean the tongue and inner mouth surfaces in
addition to cleaning the teeth of the user.
A further object of the present invention is to provide an all-sided

mouthbrush including a handle having conventional toothbrush bristles extending
from a side of one end thereof and a connection device for selectively receiving
one of a plurality of templates on a side opposite the conventional toothbrush
bristles.
A yet further object of the present invention is to provide an all-sided
mouthbrush wherein the plurality of templates include a template having a ridged
surface for scraping the tongue and inner surfaces of the mouth and a template
having bristles forming tufts for scraping the tongue and inner surfaces of the
mouth.
A still further object of the present invention is to provide an all-sided
mouthbrush wherein the plurality of templates further include a template having
spade shaped bristles for scraping the tongue and inner surfaces of the mouth and
a template having a scouring-like pad for scrubbing the tongue and inner surfaces
of the mouth.

A further object of the present invention is to provide an all-sided
mouthbrush wherein the bristles include an upper surface formed of a soluble
crystal substance able to freshen the mouth of the user while brushing the teeth.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an all-sided
mouthbrush able to be used as a platform for attaching various pads thereto.
A still further object of the present invention is to provide an all-
sided mouthbrush including a plurality of non-abrasive pads for use in scraping,
cleaning and massaging the tongue, gums and interior surfaces of the mouth of
the user.
An even further object of the present invention is to provide an all-
sided mouthbrush wherein the various absorbent pads scrape, clean and massage
the tongue, gums and interior surfaces of the mouth with ointments, mouthwash
and antiseptics such as hydrogen peroxide.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an all-sided
mouthbrush that is simple and easy to use.
A still further object of the present invention is to provide an all-sided
mouthbrush that is economical in cost to manufacture.
Additional objects of the present invention will appear as the description
proceeds.
An all-sided mouthbrush for cleaning a mouth of a user is disclosed by
the present invention. The all-sided mouthbrush includes a handle including a
first end having first and second sides, bristles extending from the first side,
and an alternate cleaning device connected to the second side, wherein the
bristles clean teeth of the user and the alternate cleaning device cleans a tongue
and inner side of the mouth of the user. The alternate cleaning device may be
in the form of one of a plurality of parallel ridges, a plurality of columns of
tuft-shaped bristles, a plurality of spade headed bristles, a scouring pad-like

surface or a plurality of off set rows of bristle-like structures made of soluble
crystals for scraping the tongue and inner side of the mouth of the user. A
plurality of templates each including a respective alternate cleaning surface and
a connecting device for connecting one of the plurality of templates to the
second side covering said alternate cleaning device may be attached to the all-
sided mouthbrush. A resealable packet is provided for each of the templates
and for receiving the first end of the handle when not in use for protecting the
templates and handle from dirt and germs. A mouth freshening liquid is
provided within the pouches for further protecting the templates and handle
and provide additional freshening for the mouth of the user.
To the accomplishment of the above and related objects, this invention may
be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings, attention
being called to the fact, however, that the drawings are illustrative only, and that
changes may be made in the specific construction illustrated and described within
the scope of the appended claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING FIGURES
Various other objects, features and attendant advantages of the present
invention will become more fully appreciated as the same becomes better
understood when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in
which like reference characters designate the same or similar parts throughout the
several views.
FIGURE 1 is a perspective view of the all-sided mouthbrush of the present
invention including a ridged surface on a side opposite the bristled surface;
FIGURE 2 is a perspective view of the all-sided mouthbrush of the present
invention including tuft shaped bristles extending from a side opposite the
bristled surface;

FIGURE 3 is a perspective view of the all-sided mouthbrush of the present
invention including alternating rows of spade-headed bristles extending from a
side opposite the bristled surface;
FIGURE 4 is a perspective view of the all-sided mouthbrush of the present
invention including a scouring pad-like surface on a side opposite the bristled
surface;
FIGURE 5 is a perspective view of the all-sided mouthbrush of the present
invention including bristles formed of soluble crystals extending from a side
opposite the brisded surface;
FIGURE 6 is a perspective view of the all-sided mouthbrush of the present
invention including a template having a ridged surface being connected thereto;

FIGURE 7 is a perspective view of the all-sided mouthbrush of the present
invention including a template having tuft-shaped bristles being connected
thereto;
FIGURE 8 is a perspective view of the all-sided mouthbrush of the present
invention including a template having alternating rows of spade headed bristles
being connected thereto;
FIGURE 9 is a perspective view of the all-sided mouthbrush of the present
invention including a template having a scouring pad-like surface being connected
thereto;
FIGURE 10 is a perspective view of the all-sided mouthbrush of the present
invention including a template having bristles formed of soluble crystals being
connected thereto;

FIGURE 11 is a front perspective view of a template for attachment to the
all-sided mouthbrush of the present invention being removed from a protective
packet; and
FIGURE 12 is a front perspective view of the all-sided mouthbrush of the
present invention having an end portion thereof positioned within a protective
packet, the protective packet including mouthwash therein for application to the
bristles on the mouthbrush.

DESCRIPTION OF THE REFERENCED NUMERALS
Turning now descriptively to the drawings, in which similar reference
characters denote similar elements throughout the several views, the Figures
illustrate the all-sided mouthbrush of the present invention. With regard to the
reference numerals used, the following numbering is used throughout the various
drawing figures.
10 all-sided mouthbrush of the present invention
12 handle of mouthbrush
14 first end of handle
16 second end of handle
18 first side of second end

20 bristles extending from first side of second end
22 second side of second end
24 cleaning device on second end of second side
26 plurality of parallel ridges forming cleaning device
28 device for selectively securing template to second side of second end
30 first alternate cleaning surface
32 plurality of columns of tuft-shaped bristles
34 second alternate cleaning surface

36 plurality of off set rows of spade headed bristles
38 third alternate cleaning surface
40 fourth alternate cleaning surface
42 plurality of rows of bristle-like structures
44 first template
46 plurality of parallel ridges forming first template
48 top side of first template
50 clips extending from first template

52 arrows indicating alignment of clips of first template with connection
device
54 second template
56 columns of tuft-shaped bristles forming second template
58 clips extending from second template
60 arrows indicating alignment of clips of second template with connection
device
61 third template
62 off set rows of spade-headed bristles forming third template
64 top side of third template

66 dips extending from third template
68 arrows indicating alignment of clips of third template with connection
device
70 fourth template
72 scouring pad-like surface forming fourth template
74 clips extending from fourth template
76 arrows indicating alignment of clips of fourth template with connection
device
78 fifth template

80 rows of bristle-like structures made of soluble crystals forming fifth
template
82 top side of fifth template
84 clips extending from fifth template
86 arrows indicating alignment of clips of fifth template with connection
device
88 packet for retaining cleaning surface
90 template
92 mouthwash
94 resealable packet

96 first end of resealable packet
98 locking mechanism on first end of resealable packet
100 mouthwash

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Turning now descriptively to the drawings, in which similar reference
characters denote similar elements throughout the several views, Figures 1
through 12 illustrate the all-sided mouthbrush of the present invention indicated
generally by the numeral 10.
The all-sided mouthbrush 10 is shown in Figure 1 including a handle 12
having a first end 14 for grasping by a user and a second end 16 for insertion into
the mouth of the user. Extending from a first side 18 of the second end 16 are
bristles 20 for use in brushing the teeth of the user. The bristles 20 are similar to
those found on conventional toothbrushes. On a second side 22 of the second end
16 opposite the bristles 20 is a cleaning device 24 for use in scraping, scrubbing
brushing and massaging the tongue and inner surface of the mouth of the user.
The cleaning device 24 extends around the surface of the second end 16 not
covered by the bristles 20 to create an ail around surface for cleaning the tongue
user. The cleaning device 24 shown in Figure 1 is a series of parallel ridges 26.

Alternate cleaning devices may be positioned to extend from the second
side 22 instead of the cleaning device 24 of Figure 1. Examples of such alternate
cleaning devices are illustrated in Figures 2-5. A first alternate cleaning device 30
is illustrated in Figure 2 and is formed by a bristle surface having a plurality of
columns of tuft-shaped bristles 32 connected to the second side 22 of the handle
12. The plurality of columns of tuft-shaped bristles 32 face opposite the
conventional toothbrush bristles 20 and are useful in scrubbing the tongue and
inner side of the mouth of the user. The plurality of tuft-shaped bristles 32 extend
all around the surfaces of the second end 16 not covered by the bristles 20 in a
manner similar to the cleaning device 24 to create an all around surface for
cleaning the tongue and inner surface of the mouth of a user. Figure 3 illustrates a
second alternate cleaning device 34 having a bristle surface formed of a plurality
of off set rows of spade headed bristles 36. The spade headed bristles 36 act to
scrape the tongue and other skin surfaces within the mouth of the user. The spade
headed bristles 36 extend from all around the surfaces of the second end 16 not
covered by the bristles 20 in a manner similar to the cleaning device 24 and tuft-

shaped bristles 32 to create an all around surface for cleaning the tongue and inner
surface of the mouth of a user. A third alternate cleaning surface is illustrated in
Figure 4 and is formed of a scouring pad-like surface 38 connected to the second
side 22 of the handle 12. The scouring pad-like surface 38 faces in a direction
opposite the conventional toothbrush bristles 20 and is useful in scrubbing the
tongue and inner side of the mouth of the user. The scouring pad-like surface 38
extends from all around the surfaces of the second end 16 not covered by the
bristles 20 in a manner similar to the cleaning device 24, tuft-shaped bristles 32
and spade headed bristles 36 of figures 1-3 to create an all around surface for
cleaning the tongue and inner surface of the mouth of a user. Figure 5 illustrates a
fourth alternate cleaning surface 40 formed of a bristle surface having of a
plurality of rows of bristle-like structures 42 formed of soluble crystals. The
plurality of rows of bristle-like structures 42 act to freshen and refresh the tongue
and other skin surfaces within the mouth of the user. The plurality of rows of
bristle-like structures 42 extend from all around the surfaces of the second end 16
not covered by the bristles 20 in a manner similar to the cleaning device 24, tuft-
shaped bristles 32 and scouring pad-like surface 38 of figures 1-4 to create an all

in Figure 7 including a second template 54 for attachment over the cleaning
surface 24. The second template 54 includes a plurality of columns of tuft-shaped
bristles 56 extending along a top side thereof. The bottom side of the second
template 54 forms a pool for receiving the cleaning device 24 therein. A plurality
of clips 56 extend from the side of the second template 44 for releasably connecting
with the connection device 28. The connection device 28 is preferably formed of a
plurality of recesses extending into the second end 16 of the handle 12 for
receiving the clips 56 of the second template 54. The arrows labeled with the
number 58 illustrate the direction in which a force is applied to the second
template 54 and the alignment of the recesses forming the connection device 28
with the clips 56.
The all-sided mouthbrush 10 having the cleaning surface 24 is illustrated in
Figure 8 including a third template 60 for attachment over the cleaning surface 24.
The third template 60 includes a plurality of rows of off set spade-headed bristles
62 extending along a top side 64 thereof. The bottom side of the third template 60
forms a pool for receiving the cleaning device 24 therein. A plurality of clips 66

extend from the side of the third template 60 for releasably connecting with the
connection device 28. The connection device 28 is preferably formed of a plurality
of recesses extending into the second end 16 of the handle 12 for receiving the clips
66 of the third template 60. The arrows labeled with the number 68 illustrate the
direction in which a force is applied to the third template 60 and the alignment of
the recesses forming the connection device 28 with the clips 66.
The all-sided mouthbrush 10 including the cleaning surface 24 is illustrated
in Figure 9 including a fourth template 70 for attachment over the cleaning surface
24. The fourth template 70 includes a scouring pad-like surface 72 extending
along a top side thereof. The bottom side of the fourth template 70 forms a pool
for receiving the cleaning device 24 therein. A plurality of clips 74 extend from the
side of the fourth template 70 for releasably connecting with the connection device
28. The connection device 28 is preferably formed of a plurality of recesses
extending into the second end 16 of the handle 12 for receiving the clips 74 of the
fourth template 70. The arrows labeled with the number 76 illustrate the direction
in which a force is applied to the fourth template 70 and the alignment of the

recesses forming the connection device 28 with the clips 74.
The all-sided mouthbrush 10 including the cleaning surface 24 is illustrated
in Figure 10 including a fifth template 78 for attachment over the cleaning surface
24. The fifth template 78 includes a plurality of rows of bristle-like structures
made of soluble crystals 80 extending along a top side 82 thereof. The bottom side
of the fifth template 78 forms a pool for receiving the cleaning device 24 therein.
A plurality of clips 84 extend from the side of the fifth template 78 for releasably
connecting with the connection device 28. The connection device 28 is preferably
formed of a plurality of recesses extending into the second end 16 of the handle 12
for receiving the clips 84 of the fifth template 78. The arrows labeled with the
number 86 illustrate the direction in which a force is applied to the fifth template
78 and the alignment of the recesses forming the connection device 28 with the
clips 56.
Figure 11 illustrates a sealed packet 88 in which a template 90 is positioned.
The template 90 is similar to the templates illustrated in Figures 6-10 and is for

connection with the all-sided mouthbrush of the present invention. The sealed
packet 88 may include mouthwash 92 or some other similar mouth cleansing
liquid which may be used to rinse the mouth of the user after using the all-sided
mouthbrush.
Figure 12 illustrates a resealable packet 94 in which the all-sided
mouthbrush 10 may be placed when not in use. The resealable packet 94 includes
a first end 96 including a resealable locking mechanism 98 through which the
second end 16 of the handle 12 will be inserted into the packet 94. The packet 94
will protect the second end 16, the bristles 20 and the alternate cleaning surface 38
when the all-sided mouthbrush 10 is not being used. Mouthwash 100 or some
other similar mouth cleansing liquid which may be used to rinse the mouth of the
user after using the all-sided mouthbrush may be poured into the packet 94 with
the second end 16 of the handle 12.
While a preferred structure for the connecting the template to the handle is
shown and described herein, those of ordinary skill in the art who have read this
description will appreciate that there are numerous other structures for connecting
the template to the handle and, therefore, as used herein the phrase "means for

connecting the template to the handle" should be construed as including all such
structures as long as they achieve the desired result of connecting the template to
the handle, and therefore, that all such alternative mechanisms are to be
considered as equivalent to the one described herein.
The operation of the all-sided mouthbrush 10 will now be described with
reference to the figures. In operation, the all-sided mouthbrush 10 is contained
within a resealable packet 94 from which it must be removed. The packet 94 may
contain mouthwash 100 for covering the bristles and aiding in freshening the
mouth of the user during and after use. The templates are also each contained in
resealable packets 88 from which they must be removed. The packets 88 may
contain mouthwash 100 for covering the cleaning surface thereof and aiding in
freshening the mouth of the user during and after use. The user will decide which
cleaning surface is desired to be used and remove the appropriate template from
its packet 88.
The user will now releasably secure the template to the second side 22 of
the handle 12 opposite the conventional bristles 20. This is performed by applying
a force on the template towards the second side 22 until the clips extending from
the template engage the connection device 28 on the handle 12. The all-sided

mouthbrush 10 is now ready for use.
The user will brush the teeth in the usual manner using the conventional
toothbrush bristles. Once completed, the user will then use the alternate cleaning
surface provided by the template and using a back and forth or side to side motion
will scrub the alternate cleaning surface against the tongue and inner side of the
mouth. This scrubbing will act to clean the tongue and inner side of the mouth of
the user. The user may then rinse the mouth with any mouthwash in the packets
88 and 94.
Once finished the user will remove the template by applying g a force in a
direction opposite the connection force to disengage the clips from the connection
device. The template will then be placed within its packet 88 and the packet 88
will be resealed. The second end 16 of the all-sided mouthbrush 10 will then be
inserted into its packet 94 and the packet 94 will be resealed. The all-sided
mouthbrush 10 and template will then be put away for use in the future.
From the above description it can be seen that the all-sided mouthbrush of

the present invention is able to overcome the shortcomings of prior art devices by
providing an all-sided mouthbrush which is able to clean the tongue and inner
mouth surfaces in addition to cleaning the teeth of the user. The all-sided
mouthbrush includes a handle having conventional toothbrush bristles extending
from a side of one end thereof and a connection device for selectively receiving
one of a plurality of templates on a side opposite the conventional toothbrush
bristles, the plurality of templates including a template having a ridged surface for
scraping the tongue and inner surfaces of the mouth, a template having bristles
forming tufts for scraping the tongue and inner surfaces of the mouth, a template
having spade shaped bristles for scraping the tongue and inner surfaces of the
mouth and a template having a scouring-like pad for scrubbing the tongue and
inner surfaces of the mouth. The all-sided mouthbrush may also include bristles
which include an upper surface formed of a soluble crystal substance able to
freshen the mouth of the user while brushing the teeth. The all-sided mouthbrush
is able to be used as a platform for attaching various pads thereto which can
scrape, clean and massage the tongue, gums and interior surfaces of the mouth
with ointments, mouthwash and antiseptics such as hydrogen peroxide. The all-

sided mouthbrush may also include a plurality of non-abrasive pads for
massaging the tongue, gums and interior surfaces of the mouth of the user.
Furthermore, the all-sided mouthbrush of the present invention is simple and easy
to use and economical in cost to manufacture.
It will be understood that each of the elements described above, or two or
more together may also find a useful application in other types of methods
differing from the type described above.
While certain novel features of this invention have been shown and
described and are pointed out in the annexed claims, it is not intended to be
limited to the details above, since it will be understood that various omissions,
modifications, substitutions and changes in the forms and details of the device
illustrated and in its operation can be made by those skilled in the art without
departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention.
Without further analysis, the foregoing will so fully reveal the gist of the

present invention that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily adapt it
for various applications without omitting features that, from the standpoint of
prior art, fairly constitute essential characteristics of the generic or specific aspects
of this invention.

CLAIMS
What is claimed is new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent is
set forth in the appended claims:
1. An all-sided mouthbrush for cleaning a mouth of a user, said all-
sided mouthbrush comprising:
a) a handle including a first end having first and second
sides;
b) bristles extending from said first side; and
c) an alternate cleaning device connected to said second side,
wherein said bristles clean teeth of the user and when said
alternate cleaning device is scrubbed against a tongue and
inner side of the mouth thereby cleaning the tongue and inner

side of the mouth of the user.
2. The all-sided mouthbrush as recited in Claim 1, wherein said
alternate cleaning device includes a plurality of parallel ridges extending from
all sides of said first end not occupied by said bristles for scraping the tongue
and inner side of the mouth of the user.
3. The all-sided mouthbrush as recited in Claim 1, wherein said
alternate cleaning device includes a plurality of columns of tuft-shaped bristles
extending from all sides of said first end not occupied by said bristles for
scraping the tongue and inner side of the mouth of the user.
4. The all-sided mouthbrush as recited in Claim 1, wherein said
alternate cleaning device includes a plurality of spade headed bristles
extending from all sides of said first end not occupied by said brisdes for
scraping the tongue and inner side of the mouth of the user.

5. The all-sided mouthbrush as recited in Claim 1, wherein said
alternate cleaning device includes a scouring pad-like surface extending from
all sides of said first end not occupied by said bristles for scraping the tongue
and inner side of the mouth of the user.
6. The all-sided mouthbrush as recited in Claim 1, wherein said
alternate cleaning device includes a plurality of off set rows of bristle-like
structures extending from all sides of said first end not occupied by said
bristles for scraping the tongue and inner side of the mouth of the user.
7. The all-sided mouthbrush as recited in Claim 6, wherein said
bristle-like structures are made of soluble crystals.
8. The all-sided mouthbrush as recited in Claim 1, further
comprising a resealable packet for receiving said first end of said handle when
not in use.

9. The all-sided mouthbrush as recited in Claim 8, further
comprising a freshening liquid positioned within said resealable packet for
freshening said bristles and alternate cleaning device when positioned within
said resealable packet.
10. The all-sided mouthbrush as recited in Claim 1, further
comprising a plurality of templates each including a respective alternate
cleaning surface and means for connecting one of said plurality of templates to
said second side covering said alternate cleaning device.
11. The all-sided mouthbrush as recited in Claim 10, wherein said
cleaning surface on each of said plurality of templates is one of a plurality of
parallel ridges, a plurality of columns of tuft-shaped bristles, a plurality of
spade headed bristles, a scouring pad-like surface and a plurality of off set
rows of bristle-like structures made of soluble crystals.

12. The all-sided mouthbrush as recited in Claim 11, wherein each of
said plurality of templates includes at least one clip extending therefrom and
said connecting device includes at least one recess extending into said first end
of said handle for receiving said at least one clip of a respective one of said
plurality of templates.
13. The all-sided mouthbrush as recited in Claim 10, further
comprising a resealable packet for receiving said first end of said handle when
not in use.
14. The all-sided mouthbrush as recited in Claim 13, further
comprising a freshening liquid positioned within said resealable packet for
freshening said bristles and alternate cleaning device when positioned within
said resealable packet.
15. The all-sided mouthbrush as recited in Claim 10, further
comprising a plurality of pouches, each pouch receiving a respective one of

said plurality of templates when not secured to said second side.
16. The all-sided mouthbrush as recited in Claim 15, further
comprising a freshening liquid positioned within each of said plurality of
pouches for freshening said bristles and alternate cleaning device when
positioned within said resealable packet.
17. The all-sided mouthbrush as recited in Claim 13, further
comprising a plurality of pouches, each pouch receiving a respective one of
said plurality of templates when not secured to said second side.
18. The all-sided mouthbrush as recited in Claim 17, further
comprising a freshening liquid positioned within each of said plurality of
pouches for freshening said bristles and alternate cleaning device when
positioned within said resealable packet.

around surface for cleaning the tongue and inner surface of the mouth of a user.
The all-sided mouthbrush 10 including the cleaning surface 24 is illustrated
in Figure 6 including a first template 44 for attachment over the cleaning surface
24. The first template 44 includes a plurality of parallel ridges 46 extending along
a top side 48 thereof. The bottom side of the first template 44 forms a pool for
receiving the cleaning device 24 therein. A connection device 28 is positioned on
the second end of the handle 12 between the bristles 12 and the cleaning device on
the second side 22. The connection device 28 is preferably formed of a plurality of
recesses extending into the second end 16 of the handle 12 for receiving the clips
50 of the first template 44. A plurality of clips 50 extend from the side of the first
template 44 for releasably connecting with the connection device 28. The arrows
labeled with the number 52 illustrate the direction in which a force is applied to
the first template 44 and the alignment of the recesses forming the connection
device 24 with the clips 50.
The all-sided mouthbrush 10 including the cleaning surface 24 is illustrated


ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE


An all-sided mouthbrush for cleaning a mouth of a user. The all-sided
mouthbrush includes a handle including a first end having first and second sides,
bristles extending from the first side, and an alternate cleaning device connected to the
second side, wherein the bristles clean teeth of the user and the alternate cleaning device
cleans a tongue and inner side of the mouth of the user. The alternate cleaning device
may be in the form of one of a plurality of parallel ridges, a plurality of columns of tuftshaped bristles, a plurality of spade headed bristles, a scouring pad-like surface or a
plurality of off set rows of bristle-like structures made of soluble crystals for scraping the
tongue and inner side of the mouth of the user. A plurality of templates each including a
respective alternate cleaning surface and a connecting device for connecting one of the
plurality of templates to the second side covering said alternate cleaning device may be
attached to the all-sided mouthbrush. A resealable packet is provided for each of the
templates and for receiving the first end of the handle when not in use for protecting the
templates and handle from dirt and germs. A mouth freshening liquid is provided
within the pouches for further protecting the templates and handle and provide

additional freshening for the mouth of the user.

Documents:

IN-PCT-2001-595-KOL-(15-10-2012)-CORRESPONDENCE.pdf

IN-PCT-2001-595-KOL-(24-06-2013)-CORRESPONDENCE.pdf

IN-PCT-2001-595-KOL-(24-06-2013)-OTHERS.pdf

IN-PCT-2001-595-KOL-ABANDONED LETTER.pdf

in-pct-2001-595-kol-abstract.pdf

in-pct-2001-595-kol-claims.pdf

in-pct-2001-595-kol-correspondence 1.1.pdf

in-pct-2001-595-kol-correspondence.pdf

in-pct-2001-595-kol-description (complete).pdf

in-pct-2001-595-kol-drawings.pdf

in-pct-2001-595-kol-examination report.pdf

IN-PCT-2001-595-KOL-FORM 1.pdf

IN-PCT-2001-595-KOL-FORM 13.pdf

IN-PCT-2001-595-KOL-FORM 18.pdf

IN-PCT-2001-595-KOL-FORM 2.pdf

IN-PCT-2001-595-KOL-FORM 3.pdf

IN-PCT-2001-595-KOL-FORM 5.pdf

in-pct-2001-595-kol-form-1.pdf

in-pct-2001-595-kol-form-13.pdf

in-pct-2001-595-kol-form-18.pdf

in-pct-2001-595-kol-form-2.pdf

in-pct-2001-595-kol-form-3.pdf

in-pct-2001-595-kol-form-5.pdf

in-pct-2001-595-kol-gpa.pdf

IN-PCT-2001-595-KOL-INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATION.pdf

IN-PCT-2001-595-KOL-INTERNATIONAL SEARCH REPORT & OTHERS.pdf

in-pct-2001-595-kol-others.pdf

in-pct-2001-595-kol-reply to examination report.pdf

IN-PCT-2001-595-KOL-SPECIFICATION-COMPLETE.pdf

in-pct-2001-595-kol-specification.pdf

in-pct-2001-595-kol-translated copy of priority document.pdf


Patent Number 265665
Indian Patent Application Number IN/PCT/2001/595/KOL
PG Journal Number 10/2015
Publication Date 06-Mar-2015
Grant Date 04-Mar-2015
Date of Filing 06-Jun-2001
Name of Patentee SOLD, CHRIS
Applicant Address SUITE 1907, 1750 KALAKAUA AVENUE HONOLULU, HI
Inventors:
# Inventor's Name Inventor's Address
1 NOE, DENNIS SUITE 1907, 1750 KALAKAUA AVENUE HONOLULU, HI 96826
2 SOLD, CHRIS SUITE 1907, 1750 KALAKAUA AVENUE HONOLULU, HI 96826
PCT International Classification Number A46B 9/04
PCT International Application Number PCT/US1999/28998
PCT International Filing date 1999-12-07
PCT Conventions:
# PCT Application Number Date of Convention Priority Country
1 09/211,124 1998-12-14 U.S.A.