CA2677180A1 - Oral hygiene implements having flexible elements, and methods of making the same - Google Patents

Oral hygiene implements having flexible elements, and methods of making the same Download PDF

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CA2677180A1
CA2677180A1 CA002677180A CA2677180A CA2677180A1 CA 2677180 A1 CA2677180 A1 CA 2677180A1 CA 002677180 A CA002677180 A CA 002677180A CA 2677180 A CA2677180 A CA 2677180A CA 2677180 A1 CA2677180 A1 CA 2677180A1
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William Ralph Brown, Jr.
Karen Lynn Claire-Zimmet
Soeren Jan Wasow
Steffi Raehse
Tilmann Winkler
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William Ralph Brown, Jr.
Karen Lynn Claire-Zimmet
Soeren Jan Wasow
Steffi Raehse
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B9/00—Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
    • A46B9/02—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups
    • A46B9/04—Arranged like in or for toothbrushes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0002—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0002—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process
    • A46B15/0016—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process with enhancing means
    • A46B15/0032—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process with enhancing means with protrusion for polishing teeth
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B7/00—Bristle carriers arranged in the brush body
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B7/00—Bristle carriers arranged in the brush body
    • A46B7/02—Bristle carriers arranged in the brush body in an expanding or articulating manner
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B7/00—Bristle carriers arranged in the brush body
    • A46B7/06—Bristle carriers arranged in the brush body movably during use, i.e. the normal brushing action causing movement
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B9/00—Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
    • A46B9/02—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups
    • A46B9/025—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups the bristles or the tufts being arranged in an angled position relative to each other
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B9/00—Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
    • A46B9/02—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups
    • A46B9/026—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups where the surface of the brush body or carrier is not in one plane, e.g. not flat
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B9/00—Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
    • A46B9/02—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups
    • A46B9/028—Bristle profile, the end of the bristle defining a surface other than a single plane or deviating from a simple geometric form, e.g. cylinder, sphere or cone
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B9/00—Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
    • A46B9/06—Arrangement of mixed bristles or tufts of bristles, e.g. wire, fibre, rubber
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B9/00—Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
    • A46B9/08—Supports or guides for bristles
    • A46B9/10—Adjustable supports
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61C—DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
    • A61C17/00—Devices for cleaning, polishing, rinsing or drying teeth, teeth cavities or prostheses; Saliva removers; Dental appliances for receiving spittle
    • 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
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61C—DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
    • A61C17/00—Devices for cleaning, polishing, rinsing or drying teeth, teeth cavities or prostheses; Saliva removers; Dental appliances for receiving spittle
    • A61C17/16—Power-driven cleaning or polishing devices
    • A61C17/22—Power-driven cleaning or polishing devices with brushes, cushions, cups, or the like
    • A61C17/32—Power-driven cleaning or polishing devices with brushes, cushions, cups, or the like reciprocating or oscillating
    • A61C17/34—Power-driven cleaning or polishing devices with brushes, cushions, cups, or the like reciprocating or oscillating driven by electric motor
    • A61C17/3409—Power-driven cleaning or polishing devices with brushes, cushions, cups, or the like reciprocating or oscillating driven by electric motor characterized by the movement of the brush body
    • A61C17/3481—Vibrating brush body, e.g. by using eccentric weights

Abstract

An oral hygiene implement includes a cleaning element carrier and a body. The body has a proximal end and a distal end. The cleaning element carrier has a first area and a second area wherein the second area is disposed inboard of the first area. The first area is attached to the body while the second area is unattached to the body. A bending element is disposed between the first area and the second area, thereby allowing the second area to bend/flex while the first area stays fixed to the body.

Claims (13)

1. An oral hygiene implement (100) including a body (102), the oral hygiene implement further comprising a cleaning and/or gum massaging element carrier (190), characterized in that a first area (130A, 132A) of the massaging element carrier being attached to the body and a second area (130B, 132B) of the massaging element carrier being unattached to the body, wherein the unattached area extends toward the body wherein the cleaning and/or gum massaging element carrier comprises a first carrier member (130) and a second carrier member (132) defining an intermediate opening (195) therebetween and the oral hygiene implement further comprising an intermediate member (160, 260, 360, 460, 560, 660, 760, 860, 960, 1060, 1160, 1560, 1660, 1760, 1860, 1960) attached to the body and extending through the intermediate opening.
2. The oral hygiene implement of claim 1 characterized in that the intermediate member comprises a continuous outer wall forming (580, 680, 780) an outer wall surface (593, 693, 793) and a plurality of flaps (590, 690, 790) extending from an intermediate surface (592, 692, 792), wherein at least one of the plurality of flaps are taller than the outer wall surface.
3. The oral hygiene implement of any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the intermediate member comprises a plurality of bristles extending through the intermediate opening.
4. The oral hygiene implement of claims 1 or 2 characterized in that the intermediate member comprises a base portion (1192) a pair of side walls (1116, 1118) attached to the base portion, each side wall comprising a peak (11 16A) and a valley (1116B), a plurality of flaps (1110, 1112, 1114) attached to the base portion and disposed between the pair of side walls, wherein the side walls and the flaps form at least one reservoir.
5. The oral hygiene implement of any of the preceding claims characterized in that the intermediate member supports cleaning elements.
6. The oral hygiene implement of any of the preceding claims characterized in that the first carrier member (130) has a first proximal area (130A) and a first distal area (130B), and the second carrier member (132) has a second proximal area (132A) and a second distal area (132B), wherein the first proximal area and the second proximal area are attached to the body (102) such that the first carrier member and the second carrier member extend toward the body, wherein the first carrier member and the second carrier member are configured such that the first distal area and the second distal area can flex independently of one another.
7. The oral hygiene implement of claim 6 characterized in that the first distal area and/or the second distal area can flex in a direction generally parallel to a transverse axis.
8. The oral hygiene implement of claims 6 or 7 characterized in that the first distal area and/or the second distal area can flex in a direction generally parallel to a lateral axis (3351).
9. The oral hygiene implement of any of the preceding claims further comprising a bending element (175, 1575) disposed between the first area and the second area thereby allowing the second area to move while the first area stays fixed.
10. The oral hygiene implement of claim 9 wherein the bending element is a weakened area.
11. The oral hygiene implement of claim 9 wherein the cleaning element carrier is made from a first material and the bending element comprises a second material, and wherein the second material is different from the first material.
12. The oral hygiene implement of claim 9 wherein the bending element is integral with the cleaning element carrier.
13. The oral hygiene implement of claim 9 wherein the bending element is discrete and is attached to the cleaning element carrier.
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