WO1997043924A1 - A toothbrush - Google Patents
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- WO1997043924A1 WO1997043924A1 PCT/GB1997/001301 GB9701301W WO9743924A1 WO 1997043924 A1 WO1997043924 A1 WO 1997043924A1 GB 9701301 W GB9701301 W GB 9701301W WO 9743924 A1 WO9743924 A1 WO 9743924A1
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- WO
- WIPO (PCT)
- Prior art keywords
- floss
- holder
- toothbrush according
- handle
- toothbrush
- Prior art date
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Classifications
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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
- A46B15/0069—Brushes fitted with a interdental devices, e.g. toothpick
- A46B15/0071—Toothbrushes with flossing arrangements
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61C—DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
- A61C15/00—Devices for cleaning between the teeth
- A61C15/04—Dental floss; Floss holders
- A61C15/043—Containers, dispensers, or the like, e.g. with cutting means
Definitions
- THIS INVENTION concerns a toothbrush comprising a bristle head, a handle and a supply of dental floss.
- Commonly-used dental floss consists of waxed thread usually wound upon a reel and dispensed from a container having a cutting edge whereby a length of floss may be withdrawn and detached from the supply.
- a toothbrush comprising a bristle head and a handle, characterised by a supply of dental floss incorporated in or on the handle and means permitting withdrawal and separation of a length of floss.
- the handle also includes a recess in which is removably contained a toothpick.
- Fig. 1 is a side elevation of a toothbrush made in accordance with the invention
- Fig. 2 is a plan view thereof
- Fig. 3 is an exploded plan view of the separate parts of the toothbrush.
- a toothbrush consists of a bristle head 10, a stem 10a and a handle 11 the end of which, remote from the bristle head, is formed as a removable holder 12 for a bobbin 13 containing approximately 20 metres of dental floss, and a toothpick 14.
- a removable cap 15 fits over a rear part of the holder
- the holder 12 attaches to the rear part of the bristle head stem 10a by means of an annular groove 10b (see Fig. 3) therein forming a detent with an annular projection 10c on the internal wall of the adjacent end of the holder 12.
- the aperture 16 must be of such a shape and size that the floss is partial ly gripped thereby providing sufficient frictional resistance to enable a length to be withdrawn and cut by the blade 18.
- a key-hole shaped aperture would provide a large enough passage for threading the free end of the f loss and a restricted passage to grip the floss once threaded. If necessary a water-tight bung may be inserted into the aperture.
- the cap 15 is mounted as a friction fit on the holder 12 to conceal and protect the free end of the floss, the toothpick and the cutter. This arrangement can be seen clearly in Fig. 2 where the free end of the floss is illustrated at 20 held by the cutter 19 and ready for access once the cap 15 is removed.
- the parts are preferably made from a partially resilient plastics material such as polyethylene thus to ensure a good seal to prevent the ingress of water which must be kept clear of the dental floss.
- the entire toothbrush is preferably disposable although the holder 1 2 pre-loaded with a bobbin of dental floss may be provided as a replaceable item.
- the toothpick is preferably located as a friction fit within the rear of the holder 12 or there may be detent means to retain it in place until required for use.
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Priority Applications (3)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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EP97921953A EP0903986A1 (en) | 1996-05-21 | 1997-05-12 | A toothbrush |
AU27832/97A AU2783297A (en) | 1996-05-21 | 1997-05-12 | A toothbrush |
CA002256477A CA2256477A1 (en) | 1996-05-21 | 1997-05-12 | A toothbrush |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
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GB9610652.1 | 1996-05-21 | ||
GBGB9610652.1A GB9610652D0 (en) | 1996-05-21 | 1996-05-21 | A toothbrush |
Publications (1)
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WO1997043924A1 true WO1997043924A1 (en) | 1997-11-27 |
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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PCT/GB1997/001301 WO1997043924A1 (en) | 1996-05-21 | 1997-05-12 | A toothbrush |
Country Status (5)
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EP (1) | EP0903986A1 (en) |
AU (1) | AU2783297A (en) |
CA (1) | CA2256477A1 (en) |
GB (2) | GB9610652D0 (en) |
WO (1) | WO1997043924A1 (en) |
Cited By (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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EP1773155A1 (en) * | 2004-07-23 | 2007-04-18 | Kazem Vafaeian | Toothbrush device (neka brush) |
WO2011111081A1 (en) * | 2010-03-11 | 2011-09-15 | Polacci, Maria, Giovanna | Toothbrush incorporating in its handle device to dental floss release, dental swab in the handle. |
Citations (7)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US1608344A (en) * | 1926-01-02 | 1926-11-23 | Johnson & Johnson | Flossfont |
US4821752A (en) * | 1987-06-29 | 1989-04-18 | Jane Widlak | Oral hygiene apparatus having replaceable tooth engaging cleaning element and internal dental filament dispenser |
US4827951A (en) * | 1987-04-09 | 1989-05-09 | Grussmark Stephen M | Dental floss and toothpaste container |
WO1989010709A1 (en) * | 1988-05-02 | 1989-11-16 | Louis Vallieres | Combination toothbrush and dental floss holder |
DE9206823U1 (en) * | 1992-05-20 | 1992-09-24 | Sawilla, Erwin, Dr.-Ing., 7312 Kirchheim, De | |
US5348028A (en) * | 1993-10-05 | 1994-09-20 | Gustavel Terry L | Compact multi-use oral hygiene device |
US5415187A (en) * | 1992-11-03 | 1995-05-16 | Heneveld; William R. | Combination toothbrush, toothpaste dispenser and dental filament dispenser |
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US3847168A (en) * | 1973-08-08 | 1974-11-12 | U Schlegel | Tooth cleaning appliance |
US4294269A (en) * | 1977-01-31 | 1981-10-13 | Kyte Albert D | Compact toothbrush kit |
US4987910A (en) * | 1989-11-20 | 1991-01-29 | Lowe Todd J | Tooth brush device |
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1996
- 1996-05-21 GB GBGB9610652.1A patent/GB9610652D0/en active Pending
- 1996-07-12 GB GB9614698A patent/GB2313302A/en not_active Withdrawn
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1997
- 1997-05-12 AU AU27832/97A patent/AU2783297A/en not_active Abandoned
- 1997-05-12 EP EP97921953A patent/EP0903986A1/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1997-05-12 WO PCT/GB1997/001301 patent/WO1997043924A1/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1997-05-12 CA CA002256477A patent/CA2256477A1/en not_active Abandoned
Patent Citations (7)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US1608344A (en) * | 1926-01-02 | 1926-11-23 | Johnson & Johnson | Flossfont |
US4827951A (en) * | 1987-04-09 | 1989-05-09 | Grussmark Stephen M | Dental floss and toothpaste container |
US4821752A (en) * | 1987-06-29 | 1989-04-18 | Jane Widlak | Oral hygiene apparatus having replaceable tooth engaging cleaning element and internal dental filament dispenser |
WO1989010709A1 (en) * | 1988-05-02 | 1989-11-16 | Louis Vallieres | Combination toothbrush and dental floss holder |
DE9206823U1 (en) * | 1992-05-20 | 1992-09-24 | Sawilla, Erwin, Dr.-Ing., 7312 Kirchheim, De | |
US5415187A (en) * | 1992-11-03 | 1995-05-16 | Heneveld; William R. | Combination toothbrush, toothpaste dispenser and dental filament dispenser |
US5348028A (en) * | 1993-10-05 | 1994-09-20 | Gustavel Terry L | Compact multi-use oral hygiene device |
Cited By (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
EP1773155A1 (en) * | 2004-07-23 | 2007-04-18 | Kazem Vafaeian | Toothbrush device (neka brush) |
EP1773155A4 (en) * | 2004-07-23 | 2014-03-12 | Kazem Vafaeian | Toothbrush device (neka brush) |
WO2011111081A1 (en) * | 2010-03-11 | 2011-09-15 | Polacci, Maria, Giovanna | Toothbrush incorporating in its handle device to dental floss release, dental swab in the handle. |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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GB2313302A (en) | 1997-11-26 |
EP0903986A1 (en) | 1999-03-31 |
GB9610652D0 (en) | 1996-07-31 |
AU2783297A (en) | 1997-12-09 |
CA2256477A1 (en) | 1997-11-27 |
GB9614698D0 (en) | 1996-09-04 |
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