Oral hygiene device

• US 4,303,064 A
• Filed: 09/30/1980
• Issued: 12/01/1981
• Est. Priority Date: 04/06/1979
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: Michael J. Buffa
• Original Assignee: Michael J. Buffa
• Inventors: Buffa, Michael J.
• Primary Examiner(s): Yasko, John D.
• Application Number:
  US06/192,213
• Time in Patent Office: 427 Days
• Field of Search: 128/229, 128/66, 128/62 A, 401/291, 401/289, 401/284, 401/270
• US Class Current: 601/162
• CPC Class Codes: A46B 11/063 by means of a supply pipe
• CPC Class Codes: A61C 17/028 with intermittent liquid flow

Abstract

A combined fluid jet-brush oral hygiene device which provides a means for plaque removal on the buccal, lingual and interproximal surfaces of the teeth as well as gingival stimulation.

Claims

1. An oral hygiene device adapted to be removably attached to a fluid jet having an elongated nozzle with an orifice inclined relative to a shank of said nozzle, and having a collar at the distal end of said nozzle, said brush comprising:

a head having bristles extending laterally thereof;

a handle extending from said head along a central axis thereof;

a fluid conduit extending through said head and terminating among said bristles, said conduit being angled relative to said head with an inclination corresponding to the inclination of said orifice relative to said shank for receiving said orifice; and

resilient means secured to said handle and positioned for engagement with said collar to secure said hygiene device to said jet.

2. A device according to claim 1 wherein said resilient means is a flange, said resilient means urging said nozzle into said conduit to secure said hygiene device to said jet.

3. A device according to claim 2 wherein said hygiene device is a tooth brush, and wherein said handle includes a groove therein for mating with said jet.