Patent ID: 6808068
Filing Date: 2004-10-26
Classification: A46B

Abstract:
A brush for dental hygiene, comprising a thimble-shaped body (1) of plastic material having a hollow semi-oval shape and brushing bristles (9) emerging therefrom, the body (1) being formed by two integrated basic parts, an upper sheet-shaped part (2) and a lower sheet-shaped part (3), wherein the sheet-shaped parts (2,3) are curved and inclined with respect to each other and each has a front end and a back end, and wherein the respective front ends of the upper part (2) and lower part (3) are joined by a connecting wall (4), and the back ends thereof are separated enough to form an opening (5) to fit a user's finger and, at or near this opening (5), the said back ends are joined on the side by side connections (6,7) of one piece with the sheet-shaped parts (2,3) and connecting wall (4) and together therewith defining a pair of side openings (8), and wherein from the exterior surface of the lower part (3) a plurality of brushing bristles (9) emerge, whereby the opening (5) provides ergonomic means for the entry of the tip of the user's index or ring finger and in that position, the brush is capable of being used as a toothbrush.