EP0392987A1 - Toothbrush having an interchangeable bristle head and a mirror member at the other end of the handle - Google Patents

Toothbrush having an interchangeable bristle head and a mirror member at the other end of the handle Download PDF

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EP0392987A1
EP0392987A1 EP90830127A EP90830127A EP0392987A1 EP 0392987 A1 EP0392987 A1 EP 0392987A1 EP 90830127 A EP90830127 A EP 90830127A EP 90830127 A EP90830127 A EP 90830127A EP 0392987 A1 EP0392987 A1 EP 0392987A1
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toothbrush
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bristle head
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Felice Esposti
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0055—Brushes combined with other articles normally separate from the brushing process, e.g. combs, razors, mirrors
    • A46B15/0077—Brushes fitted with a mirror
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0055—Brushes combined with other articles normally separate from the brushing process, e.g. combs, razors, mirrors
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B7/00—Bristle carriers arranged in the brush body
    • A46B7/04—Bristle carriers arranged in the brush body interchangeably removable bristle carriers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B7/00—Bristle carriers arranged in the brush body
    • A46B7/04—Bristle carriers arranged in the brush body interchangeably removable bristle carriers
    • A46B7/044—Sliding connections for bristle carriers
    • 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 an improved toothbrush including an interexchangeable bristle head and,at the other end of its handle,a tilted mirror member.
  • toothbrushes are already available which have different size and shapes and are provided with tooth cleaning bristles made of suitable materials and having different hardness characteristics.
  • the aim of the present invention is to overcome the above mentioned drawback and meet with the mentioned need.
  • a toothbrush which is characterized in that said toothbrush comprises an interexchangeable bristle head adapted to be coupled to one end of the brush handle and a tilted mirror member arranged at the other end of said brush handle.
  • the toothbrush according to the invention is provided with a mirror having an easy to grip handle,which can be used as required.
  • toothbrushes according to the invention Another advantage of the toothbrush according to the invention is that the cleaning bristle head can be easily replaced in order to both use different shape and hardness bristles and to frequently replace the bristle head for hygienic purposes.
  • the toothbrush according to the invention is herein indicated at the reference number 1 and comprises a handle 2 to the end portions of which there are respectively coupled a small mirror member 3,having a slanted configuration,and a supporting arrangement 4 thereon can be quickly removably applied a cleaning bristle head 5.
  • the supporting arrangement 4 is adapted to slidably receive therein the bristle head 5 which,as required,can be quickly and easily remov­ed from the handle to be replaced with another bristle head of different bristle shape and/or hardness.

Abstract

The toothbrush comprises, at one end of its handle (2), a removable bristle head (5) and, at the other end of the handle (2), a tilted mirror member (3).

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    BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention relates to an improved toothbrush including an interexchangeable bristle head and,at the other end of its handle,a tilted mirror member.
  • Several toothbrushes are already available which have different size and shapes and are provided with tooth cleaning bristles made of suitable materials and having different hardness characteristics.
  • However also known is the fact that,in order to properly clean teeth,several toothbrushes should be used,of different types with respect to their shape and the hardness of the cleaning bristles.
  • Moreover,hygienic rules suggest to frequently replace the toothbrush,in order to prevent the cleaning bristles from deforming at their tips and,which is most important,for preserving good hygienic conditions.
  • In this connection it should moreover be pointed out that it would be very advantageous if the tooth­brush would be provided with mirror means to easily inspect the mouth hollow and teeth.
    • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • Accordingly,the aim of the present invention is to overcome the above mentioned drawback and meet with the mentioned need.
  • According to the invention,the above aim,as well as yet other objects which will become more apparent hereinafter,are achieved by a toothbrush which is characterized in that said toothbrush comprises an interexchangeable bristle head adapted to be coupled to one end of the brush handle and a tilted mirror member arranged at the other end of said brush handle.
  • Thus,the toothbrush according to the invention is provided with a mirror having an easy to grip handle,which can be used as required.
  • Another advantage of the toothbrush according to the invention is that the cleaning bristle head can be easily replaced in order to both use different shape and hardness bristles and to frequently replace the bristle head for hygienic purposes.
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING
  • Further characteristics and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of a preferred embo­diment thereof,which is illustrated,by way of an indi­cative but not limitative example,in the figures of the accompanying drawings,where:
    • FIGURE 1 is a perspective view showing an exemplary embodiment of the improved toothbrush according to the invention;
      and
    • FIGURE 2 is another perspective view,in an exploded form, of the subject toothbrush.
    DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
  • With reference to the figures of the accompany­ing drawings,the toothbrush according to the invention is herein indicated at the reference number 1 and comprises a handle 2 to the end portions of which there are respectively coupled a small mirror member 3,having a slanted configuration,and a supporting arrangement 4 thereon can be quickly removably applied a cleaning bristle head 5.
  • More specifically,the supporting arrangement 4 is adapted to slidably receive therein the bristle head 5 which,as required,can be quickly and easily remov­ed from the handle to be replaced with another bristle head of different bristle shape and/or hardness.
  • While the invention has been disclosed and illustrated with reference to a preferred embodiment thereof, it should be apparent that the disclosed embodiment is susceptible to several modifications and variations all of which will come within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Claims (2)

1- An improved toothbrush,characterized in that said toothbrush comprises,at the end portions of the tooth­brush handle,a removable bristle head and a tilted mirror member.
2- A toothbrush according to claim 1,characterized in that said toothbrush handle comprises an end coupling arrangement for slidably coupling said bristle head to said handle.
EP90830127A 1989-04-11 1990-03-29 Toothbrush having an interchangeable bristle head and a mirror member at the other end of the handle Withdrawn EP0392987A1 (en)

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IT2089089U 1989-04-11
IT2089089U IT216499Z2 (en) 1989-04-11 1989-04-11 TOOTH CLEANING BRUSH, PROVIDED WITH AN INTERCHANGEABLE BRISTLE BLOCK AND, AT THE OTHER END, WITH AN INCLINED MIRROR.

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EP0418562A2 (en) * 1989-09-19 1991-03-27 Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Process for making a solid electrolytic chip capacitor with protection element
FR2679426A1 (en) * 1991-07-24 1993-01-29 Buisson Patrick Brush/mirror for oral hygiene and inspection
GB2263863A (en) * 1992-02-07 1993-08-11 Flors Luisa Armelles Toothbrush having a toothpaste compartment
US5439000A (en) * 1992-11-18 1995-08-08 Spectrascience, Inc. Method of diagnosing tissue with guidewire
DE29618776U1 (en) * 1996-10-29 1996-12-19 Beyer Thomas Dipl Designer Pressure brush
GB2354432A (en) * 1999-09-17 2001-03-28 Johnson & Johnson Ind Com Tooth brush
BE1013089A3 (en) * 1999-08-17 2001-09-04 Theo Renquin Toothbrush with incorporated mirror
US6675814B2 (en) * 2000-05-26 2004-01-13 L'oreal S.A. Devices and method for applying a product to hair
WO2006061452A1 (en) * 2004-12-09 2006-06-15 RUIZ JARDÓN, Fernando Multi-head integral toothbrush
WO2015062566A1 (en) * 2013-10-29 2015-05-07 Jens Leber Device for cleaning tongue and teeth and for checking the cleaning result

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US2668973A (en) * 1947-12-18 1954-02-16 Vincent J Glaza Toothbrush having a removable head
FR2595221A1 (en) * 1986-03-04 1987-09-11 Msellati Guy Mouth-care kit with interchangeable elements
FR2596267A1 (en) * 1986-03-27 1987-10-02 Gilg Yves Device for inspecting one's own teeth and oral hygiene

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US2668973A (en) * 1947-12-18 1954-02-16 Vincent J Glaza Toothbrush having a removable head
FR2595221A1 (en) * 1986-03-04 1987-09-11 Msellati Guy Mouth-care kit with interchangeable elements
FR2596267A1 (en) * 1986-03-27 1987-10-02 Gilg Yves Device for inspecting one's own teeth and oral hygiene

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EP0418562B1 (en) * 1989-09-19 1995-03-29 Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Process for making a solid electrolytic chip capacitor with protection element
EP0418562A2 (en) * 1989-09-19 1991-03-27 Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Process for making a solid electrolytic chip capacitor with protection element
FR2679426A1 (en) * 1991-07-24 1993-01-29 Buisson Patrick Brush/mirror for oral hygiene and inspection
GB2263863B (en) * 1992-02-07 1996-08-14 Flors Luisa Armelles Toothbrush
BE1006265A5 (en) * 1992-02-07 1994-07-05 Flors Luisa Armelles Toothbrush.
US5366310A (en) * 1992-02-07 1994-11-22 Luisa Armelles Flors Toothbrush with slide in supply
FR2687556A1 (en) * 1992-02-07 1993-08-27 Armelles Flors Luisa TOOTHBRUSH.
GB2263863A (en) * 1992-02-07 1993-08-11 Flors Luisa Armelles Toothbrush having a toothpaste compartment
US5439000A (en) * 1992-11-18 1995-08-08 Spectrascience, Inc. Method of diagnosing tissue with guidewire
DE29618776U1 (en) * 1996-10-29 1996-12-19 Beyer Thomas Dipl Designer Pressure brush
BE1013089A3 (en) * 1999-08-17 2001-09-04 Theo Renquin Toothbrush with incorporated mirror
GB2354432A (en) * 1999-09-17 2001-03-28 Johnson & Johnson Ind Com Tooth brush
GB2354432B (en) * 1999-09-17 2003-04-23 Johnson & Johnson Ind Com Tooth brush
US6675814B2 (en) * 2000-05-26 2004-01-13 L'oreal S.A. Devices and method for applying a product to hair
WO2006061452A1 (en) * 2004-12-09 2006-06-15 RUIZ JARDÓN, Fernando Multi-head integral toothbrush
WO2015062566A1 (en) * 2013-10-29 2015-05-07 Jens Leber Device for cleaning tongue and teeth and for checking the cleaning result

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