FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to tooth brush devices.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

There are various known devices for brushing teeth, such as manual tooth brushes and electric toothbrushes.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In at least one embodiment, an apparatus is provided comprising: a handle; and a first U-shaped member and having first and second sections which are substantially parallel to each other and a third section which is substantially perpendicular to the first and second sections of the first U-shaped member, which connects the first and second sections of the first U-shaped member together; wherein the first, second, and third sections of the first U-shaped member, together form a U-shape of the first U-shaped member; wherein the first U-shaped member is attached to the handle; and wherein a plurality of toothbrush bristles project from each of the first, second, and third sections.

The apparatus may further include a second U-shaped member having first and second sections which are which are substantially parallel to each other and a third section which is substantially perpendicular to the first and second sections of the second U-shaped member and which connects the first and second sections of the second U-shaped member together; wherein the first, second, and third sections of the second U-shaped member, together form a U-shape of the second U-shaped member; wherein the second U-shaped member is attached to the handle, so that the U-shape of the first U-shaped member faces in a substantially opposite direction from the U-shape of the second U-shaped member; and wherein a plurality of toothbrush bristles project from each of the first, second, and third sections of the second U-shaped member.

In at least one embodiment, a first channel is located in the handle; and wherein the first channel allows a liquid or toothpaste to flow through at least part of the handle and into an area enclosed by first, second, and third sections of the first U-shaped member.

In at least one embodiment of the present application first and second channels may be located in the handle. The first channel may allow a liquid to flow through at least part of the handle and into an area enclosed by first, second, and third sections of the first U-shaped member; and the second channel may allow a liquid to flow through at least part of the handle and into an area enclosed by first, second, and third sections of the second U-shaped member.

The apparatus may further include a pumping device configured to pump liquid through at least part of the handle and into the area enclosed by first, second, and third sections of the first U-shaped member and/or through at least part of the handle and into the area enclosed by the first, second, and third sections of the second U-shaped member.

In at least one embodiment of the present application, the first U-shaped member may be rotatably mounted to the handle which permits the first U-shaped member to rotate with respect to the handle, while attached to the handle; and the second U-shaped member may be rotatably mounted to the handle which permits the second U-shaped member to rotate with respect to the handle, while attached to the handle.

In at least one embodiment of the present application, a first end of the handle is rotatably mounted to a base, and a second end of the handle, which is opposite the first end of the handle, is attached to the first U-shaped member.

The handle may be comprised of first and second handle portions; wherein a first end of the first handle portion is rotatably mounted to a base, and a second end of the first handle portion, which is opposite the first end of the first handle portion, is attached to the first U-shaped member; and wherein a first end of the second handle portion is rotatably mounted to the base, and a second end of the second handle portion, which is opposite the first end of the first handle portion, is attached to the second U-shaped member.

At least one embodiment of the present application includes a method comprising brushing an individual's teeth with an apparatus, wherein the apparatus may be configured as previously described.

