Patent ID: 6129547
Filing Date: 2000-10-10
Classification: A46B,A61C

Abstract:
An oral care system comprising:a handle means having a body with a fluid flow passage formed therethrough, the body having a proximal end with an adapter with an interior and exterior, the adapter being configured for attachment to any of a plurality of oral hygiene instruments, and a distal end configured for attachment to a suction supply source;a plurality of oral hygiene instruments, said instruments being configured for attachment to the proximal end of the handle, at least one of said plurality of oral hygiene instruments having at least one fluid flow passage extending therethrough and disposed so as to be in fluid communication with the fluid flow passage of the handle to facilitate suctioning of liquids and particles therethrough, said plurality of oral hygiene instruments comprising a tooth brush and an instrument selected from the group consisting of an oropharangeal catheter, a suction swab, a yankauer catheter, and a denta swab; andattachment means configured for connecting each of the plurality of instruments to the handle means, the attachment means comprising a shielding means extending so as to cover the interior and exterior of the adapter and thereby minimize contamination of the adapter.