WO2007117254A1 - trousse de soins dentaires et de brosses à dents jetables - Google Patents

trousse de soins dentaires et de brosses à dents jetables Download PDF

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WO2007117254A1
WO2007117254A1 PCT/US2006/018772 US2006018772W WO2007117254A1 WO 2007117254 A1 WO2007117254 A1 WO 2007117254A1 US 2006018772 W US2006018772 W US 2006018772W WO 2007117254 A1 WO2007117254 A1 WO 2007117254A1
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toothbrush
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Sherry R. Blankenship
Sharon K. Glover
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Blankenship Sherry R
Glover Sharon K
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B17/00—Accessories for brushes
    • A46B17/04—Protective covers for the bristles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B11/00—Brushes with reservoir or other means for applying substances, e.g. paints, pastes, water
    • A46B11/0003—Brushes with reservoir or other means for applying substances, e.g. paints, pastes, water containing only one dose of substance, e.g. single-use toothbrushes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0091—Container, e.g. bag or box with a collection of various devices
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B5/00—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware
    • A46B5/002—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware having articulations, joints or flexible portions
    • A46B5/0033—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware having articulations, joints or flexible portions bending or stretching or collapsing
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B5/00—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware
    • A46B5/0095—Removable or interchangeable brush heads
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/01—Disposable brush
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/10—For human or animal care
    • A46B2200/1066—Toothbrush for cleaning the teeth or dentures

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  • the present invention relates to dental care products, and particularly to a portable disposable toothbrush having a toothbrush handle and at least one removable toothbrush head with toothpaste pre-applied thereto.
  • the present invention also extends to a dental care kit having the toothbrush handle and a plurality of disposable toothbrush heads having toothpaste pre-applied thereto with packaging for the heads.
  • Toothbrushes are practically a necessity for good dental hygiene.
  • Typical conventional toothbrushes include a toothbrush handle having a toothbrush head permanently mounted thereto, and usually integrally formed therewith.
  • the toothbrush head permanently supports a plurality of bristles to which toothpaste is applied.
  • the conventional toothbrush is designed for use by a single person for sanitary reasons. Further, once the bristles are no longer effective for teeth cleaning purposes, the entire toothbrush must be disposed of, including the toothbrush handle. Normally people brush their teeth at home. Consequently, a toothbrush that can be reused and a tube of toothpaste containing enough toothpaste for multiple brushings is normally a very economical system.
  • the disposable toothbrush and dental care kit includes a toothbrush handle and at least one disposable toothbrush head for releasable mounting on the toothbrush handle.
  • the toothbrush head has a plurality of bristles mounted thereon.
  • a cover is provided for releasably engaging the head and for covering the bristles and toothpaste pre-applied to the bristles.
  • the toothbrush head is preferably manufactured and sold with the toothpaste applied to the bristles, and with the cover providing an airtight seal about the bristles and toothpaste.
  • One end of the toothbrush handle has a recess formed therein, which is preferably internally threaded, for engaging a stud extending from an end of the toothbrush head.
  • the stud preferably is externally threaded for releasable attachment to the toothbrush handle.
  • the toothbrush handle is preferably hinged in the middle so that the handle can be folded to a convenient, compact size for transport in one's pocket or purse.
  • the dental care kit further includes a carrying pouch, preferably in the form of a selectively resealable bag, for receiving and transporting the at least one removable toothbrush head therein.
  • the dental care kit includes a plurality of removable toothbrush heads, received within the resealable bag, allowing the user to easily remove and replace used toothbrush heads.
  • the toothbrush heads are disposable, and the handle may also be disposable.
  • Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a disposable toothbrush and dental care kit according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 2 is an exploded view of the disposable toothbrush according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 1 illustrates a dental care kit 10, according to the present invention.
  • the dental care kit 10 includes a toothbrush handle 12 and at least one toothbrush head 22.
  • Toothbrush handle 12 may be formed from plastic, metal, treated wood or any other suitable material.
  • toothbrush head 22 is disposable and may be releasably mounted to toothbrush handle 12 for the cleaning of a user's teeth.
  • Handle 12 may also be made from economical, lightweight plastic so that the handle 12 is also disposable.
  • a plurality of toothbrush heads 22 are provided, and may be stored and transported within a carrying pouch or bag 18.
  • pouch 18 is a fluid-tight and sanitary bag, which may be formed from transparent plastic or any other suitable, easily transportable material, and may include a resealable closure 20.
  • the pouch 18 may be sealed by any suitable resealable closure.
  • a bead-and-groove or Ziploc® Ziploc is a registered trademark of S.C. Johnson, hie. closure, such as that shown in Fig. 1, is utilized.
  • pouch 18 preferably houses a manufacturer-selected number of toothbrush heads 22.
  • five such heads 22 are shown as being packaged within pouch 18.
  • the kit 10 may contain any number of toothbrush heads 22.
  • the plurality of toothbrush heads 22 are provided for use with the single toothbrush handle 12 so that multiple users may share handle 12, with each user having his or her own toothbrush head 22, for sanitary purposes, or so that the toothbrush heads 22 may be easily changed and disposed after a single use.
  • each head 22 is provided with a volume of toothpaste 32 applied to the head 22 during the manufacturing and packaging process.
  • the user is not required to carry a separate source of toothpaste, such as a toothpaste tube, during travel.
  • the dental care kit 10 includes all the materials a user will require to brush his or her teeth.
  • the toothbrush handle 12 may be formed from first and second handle portions, centrally joined together, as shown, by a binge 13, allowing the toothbrush handle 12 to be folded for compact portability in a pocket or purse.
  • the toothbrush head 22 includes a substantially flat bristle support 24 having an upper surface and a lower surface.
  • Bristle support 24 is preferably formed from plastic, or any other suitable material.
  • a plurality of toothbrush bristles are mounted on the upper surface of support 24 and project therefrom, as shown.
  • a stud 26 extends from an end of bristle support 24 and projects therefrom for releasable engagement with toothbrush handle 12.
  • toothbrush handle 12 has a recess 14 formed therein, with recess 14 extending in the axial direction of handle 12. Stud 26 is releasably received within recess 14 for the releasable attachment of toothbrush head 22 to toothbrush handle 12.
  • recess 14 is internally threaded for threaded engagement with externally threaded stud 26.
  • toothbrush head 22 may be releasably secured to toothbrush handle 12 through the use of any suitable releasable fastener.
  • a volume of toothpaste 32 sufficient for single use is supported on bristles 30. Toothpaste 32 is preferably applied during the manufacturing and packaging processes, thus providing the user with toothbrush heads 22 having pre-applied toothpaste 32.
  • a fluid-tight cover 34 is provided for releasably covering bristles 30, toothpaste 32 and at least the upper surface of bristle support 24.
  • Cover 34 is preferably formed from transparent plastic, although any other suitable material may be utilized.
  • depressions 36 are formed on opposite ends of the interior surface of cover 34.
  • a pair of snap members 28 protrude from opposite ends of the upper surface of bristle support 24 for releasable engagement with depressions 36, providing releasable mounting of cover 34 to the bristle support 24. It should be understood that any suitable releasable fastener for releasably securing the cover 34 to the support 24 may be utilized.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne une trousse de soins dentaires et de brosses à dents jetables (10) comprenant un manche de brosse à dents (12) et au moins une tête de brosse à dents jetable (22) pour un montage amovible sur le manche de brosse à dents (12). La tête de brosse à dents (22) a une pluralité de poils (30) et un dentifrice (32) appliqué par avance sur les poils (30) suffisant pour une utilisation unique. Un capuchon (34) est fixé de manière amovible sur la tête (22), le capuchon (34) protégeant les poils (30) et gardant frais le dentifrice (32). Le manche (12) est pliable pour un transport compact dans une poche ou un sac à main. La trousse de soins dentaires (10) comprend en outre un étui de transport (18), de préférence sous la forme d'un sac sélectivement ré-ouvrable, pour le stockage et le transport du manche (12) et une pluralité de têtes de brosses à dents jetables (22) dans celui-ci.
PCT/US2006/018772 2006-04-12 2006-05-15 trousse de soins dentaires et de brosses à dents jetables WO2007117254A1 (fr)

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US20140021070A1 (en) * 2011-04-27 2014-01-23 Colgate-Palmolive Company Package of oral care implements
JP2014121498A (ja) * 2012-12-22 2014-07-03 Hidetoshi Nishio 香料つき発泡体歯の清掃具
USD772578S1 (en) 2015-09-04 2016-11-29 Zack Isaacs Dental brush-flosser
JP2017118928A (ja) * 2015-12-28 2017-07-06 株式会社レーベン販売 歯ブラシの製造方法及び歯ブラシ
US11523677B1 (en) * 2018-04-18 2022-12-13 Christopher R. Chuinard Surgical brush cartridge for sonic skin cleaner

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WO2004037107A2 (fr) * 2002-10-25 2004-05-06 Colgate-Palmolive Company Brosse a dents dotee d'un couvercle de protection decore
US20040172778A1 (en) * 2003-01-29 2004-09-09 Clyde Blackman Multi-part single-use toothbrush system
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US4482263A (en) * 1983-05-12 1984-11-13 Palamara Joseph P Foldable toothbrush and toothpaste supply unit
EP0393219A1 (fr) * 1989-04-20 1990-10-24 Tong Liang Lin Brosse à dents avec dispositif pour gratter la langue
US6554522B1 (en) * 2002-03-06 2003-04-29 Jason Connelly Toothbrush and packaging
WO2004037107A2 (fr) * 2002-10-25 2004-05-06 Colgate-Palmolive Company Brosse a dents dotee d'un couvercle de protection decore
US20040172778A1 (en) * 2003-01-29 2004-09-09 Clyde Blackman Multi-part single-use toothbrush system
WO2005087047A1 (fr) * 2004-02-13 2005-09-22 Pbl Technology Limited Dispositif de soins dentaires integre

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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US20140021070A1 (en) * 2011-04-27 2014-01-23 Colgate-Palmolive Company Package of oral care implements
US9155601B2 (en) * 2011-04-27 2015-10-13 Colgate-Palmolive Company Package of oral care implements
JP2014121498A (ja) * 2012-12-22 2014-07-03 Hidetoshi Nishio 香料つき発泡体歯の清掃具
USD772578S1 (en) 2015-09-04 2016-11-29 Zack Isaacs Dental brush-flosser
JP2017118928A (ja) * 2015-12-28 2017-07-06 株式会社レーベン販売 歯ブラシの製造方法及び歯ブラシ
US11523677B1 (en) * 2018-04-18 2022-12-13 Christopher R. Chuinard Surgical brush cartridge for sonic skin cleaner

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