Wiping element for an oral hygiene device, window wiper, or the like
OwnerRimvydas Tverasinventor
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Abstract
A wiping or scraping device, particularly for cleaning a human tongue, is provided having one or more wiping teeth or wiping elements. Each tooth or element has at least one scoop-like side which terminates at a wiping edge or ridge in an undercutting fashion. Various embodiments are provided for providing bi-directional or planar-directional wiping or cleaning action. For example, embodiments of the invention include wiping devices, linear wiping elements or circular wiping elements with outwardly-directed and/or inwardly-directed annular wiping edges. The wiping device may include a plurality of wiping elements arranged in a row or array. Embodiments are provided wherein the wiping device is configured for use as a windshield wiper or squeegee.
Claims21
A tongue cleaner configured for wiping a tongue along a bi-directional wiping axis, comprising:
- a base;
- and
- at least one flexible wiping element including:
- a pedestal wall projecting from said base, the pedestal wall having a first end connected to the base and a second free end spaced from the base, the pedestal wall having two scoop-like sides which are oppositely-facing, parallel and extending between the base and the free end, wherein the pedestal wall has a varying thickness between said scoop-like sides which increases in a direction toward the free end;
- a pair of elongate wiping edges at said free end arranged in an oppositely-directed, parallel manner, said edges being adapted for engaging and abrading said surface, each of the wiping edges being formed at an undercutting termination of a respective one of the curved sides where the respective curved side meets the free end.
A tongue cleaner comprising:
- a wiping device configured for wiping a tongue along a bi-directional wiping axis, the wiping device including:
- a base;
- at least one wiping element including:
- a pedestal wall projecting from said base, the pedestal wall having a first end connected to the base and a second free end spaced from the base, the pedestal wall having two scoop-like sides which are oppositely-facing, parallel and extending between the base and the free end, wherein the pedestal wall has a varying thickness between said scoop-like sides which increases in a direction toward the free end;
- and a pair of elongate wiping edges at said free end arranged in an oppositely-directed, parallel manner, said edges being adapted for engaging and abrading said surface, each of the wiping edges being formed at an undercutting termination of a respective one of the curved sides where the respective curved side meets the free end;
- and
- a toothbrush handle having a toothbrush head, the base being mounted to the toothbrush handle opposite the toothbrush head.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.