Tongue scraping apparatus

- Beyond 21st Century, Inc.

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tongue scraping apparatus according to the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a right side elevation view thereof, the left side elevational view being identical in appearance to that shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front elevation view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a rear elevation view thereof.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
194364 August 1877 Morgenthau
D387165 December 2, 1997 Chikami
1893524 January 1933 Shanley
3683924 August 1972 Louie
4282625 August 11, 1981 Hulett
Foreign Patent Documents
M 94 05 915 December 1994 DEX
Other references
  • Oolitt tongue cleaner brochure, located on web page at www.breathcenter.com/scraping.html., dated Jan. 27, 1997. The OraFresh Tongue Cleaner brochure, located on web page at www.webquill.com/%7Eorafresh, dated Jan. 27, 1997. Tongue Scraping--the best remedy for bad breath, advertised in Sky Mall, Self Care Catalog, undated, Admitted Prior Art. Tongue Cleaner, unknown publication, undated, Admitted Prior Art.
Patent History
Patent number: D413671
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 28, 1997
Date of Patent: Sep 7, 1999
Assignee: Beyond 21st Century, Inc. (Lenexa, KS)
Inventors: Hemant K. Thakur (Lenexa, KS), Robin W. Ream (Independence, MO)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: G. Andoll
Law Firm: Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.
Application Number: 0/67,328
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Cutting, Abrading, Scraping Or Puncturing (31) (D24/146); Hand Manipulated Tool Or Instrument (23) (D24/133)
International Classification: 2402;