Oral Mouth Swab Device

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to the field of oral hygiene. More specifically, the present invention relates to an oral mouth swab device. The device is primarily comprised of a head, further comprised of at least one edge that allows for easy cleaning and disinfecting of the mouth. Further, the device is comprised of a handle, further comprised of a grip area that allows for a user to use the device with minimal effort. The device provides a novel way for maintaining oral hygiene. Further, the device allows a user to be able to conveniently clean their teeth, gums, tongue, and tonsils throughout the day. In one embodiment, the device further provides a user with a way to apply medication and antiseptic directly to the mouth.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An oral mouth swab device comprising:
 a handle comprised of a grip area; and   a head comprised of an edge, wherein the head is attached to the handle.   
     
     
         2 . The oral mouth swab device of  claim 1 , wherein the handle is a telescopic handle. 
     
     
         3 . The oral mouth swab device of  claim 2 , wherein the handle is further comprised of a locking mechanism. 
     
     
         4 . The oral mouth swab device of  claim 3 , wherein the locking mechanism locks the telescopic handle at a desired length. 
     
     
         5 . The oral mouth swab device of  claim 1 , wherein the head is comprised of a foam material. 
     
     
         6 . The oral mouth swab device of  claim 1 , wherein the handle is a deformable handle. 
     
     
         7 . An oral mouth swab device comprising:
 a handle comprised of an interior container and a cap; and   a head comprised of an edge, wherein the head is attached to the handle.   
     
     
         8 . The oral mouth swab device of  claim 7 , wherein the interior container is filled with a liquid. 
     
     
         9 . The oral mouth swab device of  claim 8 , wherein the liquid is a mouthwash, a medication, a toothpaste or a fluoride. 
     
     
         10 . The oral mouth swab device of  claim 7 , wherein the head is further comprised of a continuous opening. 
     
     
         11 . The oral mouth swab device of  claim 7 , wherein the cap is a snap cap or a threaded cap. 
     
     
         12 . The oral mouth swab device of  claim 7 , wherein the head and the handle are connected via a fastener. 
     
     
         13 . The oral mouth swab device of  claim 7 , wherein the head is comprised of a sponge material. 
     
     
         14 . The oral mouth swab device of  claim 13 , wherein the sponge material is an absorbent material. 
     
     
         15 . The oral mouth swab device of  claim 7 , wherein the edge is a grooved edge. 
     
     
         16 . The oral mouth swab device of  claim 7 , wherein the head is further comprised of a coating. 
     
     
         17 . The oral mouth swab device of  claim 16 , wherein the coating is a water-activated coating. 
     
     
         18 . The oral mouth swab device of  claim 17 , wherein the coating is a medication, a mouthwash, an antiseptic, a disinfectant or a whitener. 
     
     
         19 . The oral mouth swab device of  claim 18 , wherein the coating is flavored. 
     
     
         20 . A method of using an oral mouth swab device, the method comprising the steps of:
 opening a cap on a handle of the oral mouth swab device;   filling an interior container of the handle with a liquid;   closing the cap; and   using the oral mouth swab device to clean a tooth, a gum, or a tongue such that the liquid flows from the interior container to a head of the oral mouth swab device and out of the head via a continuous opening therein.