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US 10,092,380 B1Granted
Manually-operated tooth-buffing tool
OwnerJustin Solomoninventor
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Abstract
The manually-operated tooth-buffing tool is a dental appliance that is adapted for use with a tooth. The manually-operated tooth-buffing tool is a handheld disposable tool that is used for the buffing and polishing of the tooth. The manually-operated tooth-buffing tool comprises a buffing head and a handle. The buffing head further comprises a grit that is rubbed against the tooth such that the plaque, calculus, and stains on the tooth are removed and the surface of the tooth is smooth.
Claims9
A polishing tool comprising:
- a buffing head and a handle;
- wherein the polishing tool is adapted for use with a tooth;
- wherein the polishing tool is a dental appliance;
- wherein the polishing tool is handheld;
- wherein the polishing tool is manually powered;
- wherein the polishing tool is disposable;
- wherein the polishing tool is adapted to buff and polish the tooth;
- wherein the buffing head comprises a buffing plate, a buffing substrate, and a grit;
- wherein the grit is attached to the buffing substrate;
- wherein the buffing substrate is attached to the buffing plate;
- wherein the buffing plate is further defined with a first surface and a second surface;
- wherein the buffing substrate is further defined with a third surface and a fourth surface;
- wherein the buffing plate is a rigid structure that is formed in the shape of a triangle;
- wherein each side of said triangle has a curvature;
- wherein the buffing substrate is a structure that is formed from an elastomeric material;
- wherein the buffing substrate is larger than the buffing plate;
- wherein the fourth surface of the buffing substrate has the grit attached thereon;
- wherein the third surface of the buffing substrate is attached to the second surface of the buffing plate;
- wherein the grit is a substance made of a plurality of particulates;
- wherein each of the plurality of particulates is a particle that acts as an abrasive agent when the particle is rubbed against a tooth;
- wherein the handle comprises a shaft;
- wherein the shaft is further defined with a first end and a second end;
- wherein the first surface of the buffing plate is attached to the first end of the shaft;
- wherein the buffing plate and the shaft are formed as a single unit.
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