MUMBAI, India, Sept. 7 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641104503 A) filed by Meenakshi Academy Of Higher Education And Research; and Meenakshi Ammal Dental College And Hospital on August 31, 2026, for Triple-Headed Toothbrush With Integrated Gingival Stimulators And Tongue Cleaner For Special- Needs Oral Care.
Inventors include Dr Aravinth V; Anchita M Menon; Preetha Elizabeth Chaly; and Indhu Malar C.
The application for the patent was published on September 04, 2026, under issue no. 36/2026.
Abstract: TITLE: TRIPLE HEADED TOOTHBRUSH WITH INTEGRATED GINGIVAL STIMULATORS AND TONGUE CLEANER FOR SPECIAL NEEDS ORAL CARE APPLICANT: 1. MEENAKSHI ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH 2. MEENAKSHI AMMAL DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL ABSTRACT The present invention discloses a multifunctional oral hygiene device, comprising: a. a manual triple headed toothbrush having three brush heads arranged to simultaneously contact and clean multiple tooth surfaces during a single brushing motion; b. a pair of gingival stimulators integrally affixed on the right and left sides of the brush head, each stimulator formed of soft, flexible silicone material contoured to match the curvature of the brush head, the stimulators comprising rounded nodules configured to provide gentle tactile stimulation of gingival tissues; c. a tongue cleaner disposed on the rear surface of the central brush head, the tongue cleaner comprising ridged silicone adapted to remove tongue coating and reduce halitosis; d. an ergonomic handle operatively connected to the triple headed brush head, the handle configured to facilitate grip and maneuverability by children with motor limitations and caregivers. Accordingly, the present invention provides an efficient and comprehensive oral hygiene device.
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