Tongue cleaning device

摘要

A tongue cleaning device includes a debris retention feature that helps the user remove debris from the tongue. In one embodiment, the feature is a suction system that removes the debris from the working area of the device. In another embodiment, the feature is a recess positioned adjacent the working edge such that the debris will collect in the recess. Another embodiment of the invention provides a tongue cleaning device having a working edge that is concave with respect to the tongue. Other embodiments of the invention provide flexible handle and head designs.

主权项

1. A tongue cleaning device that is used for removing debris from a tongue; the device comprising:
a body including a handle and a scraping wall that has a handle-facing surface, an outer surface disposed substantially opposite the handle-facing surface, and a bottom surface extending between the handle-facing surface and the outer surface; the scraping wall having a working edge that is used to engage the tongue and remove debris from the tongue; the working edge being defined at the intersection of the handle-facing surface and the bottom surface; the handle-facing surface defining a first area above the working edge where the debris is received after it is removed from the tongue; the body defining at least one debris-removal inlet positioned to remove debris from the first area; the first area disposed intermediate the at least one debris-removal inlet and the working edge; the body and the at least one debris-removal inlet being arranged to prevent the undesired sealing of the body to the tongue when the at least one debris-removal inlet is subjected to a vacuum; and the body defining a debris-removal channel adapted to direct debris away from the at least one debris-removal inlet.