WO2006127036A3 - Oral hygiene implement - Google Patents

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WO2006127036A3
WO2006127036A3 PCT/US2005/038907 US2005038907W WO2006127036A3 WO 2006127036 A3 WO2006127036 A3 WO 2006127036A3 US 2005038907 W US2005038907 W US 2005038907W WO 2006127036 A3 WO2006127036 A3 WO 2006127036A3
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Prior art keywords
brush
interproximal
oral hygiene
pick
grip
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PCT/US2005/038907
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French (fr)
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Walter Hsu
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Dental Concepts Llc
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Priority to CA002608985A priority Critical patent/CA2608985A1/en
Priority to AU2005332074A priority patent/AU2005332074A1/en
Priority to JP2008512260A priority patent/JP2008540029A/en
Priority to NZ563045A priority patent/NZ563045A/en
Publication of WO2006127036A2 publication Critical patent/WO2006127036A2/en
Publication of WO2006127036A3 publication Critical patent/WO2006127036A3/en

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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
    • 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
    • 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
    • A46B9/02—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
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61C—DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
    • A61C15/00—Devices for cleaning between the teeth
    • A61C15/02—Toothpicks
    • 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

Abstract

A one-piece thermoplastic oral hygiene implement (10) includes a central (12) grip having an interproximal brush (14) projecting from one end. The (14) brush includes an axial calamus (18) having a planar fishbone array of graduated length bristles (20). Extending from the opposite end of the grip (12) is a pick comprising a tapered wedge (16). Lateral flanks (40,42) of the wedge (16) include an array of spaced discrete transverse ribs (50). The interproximal brush (14) and the pick are selectively employed to remove plaque, incipient calculus, food debris and the like from proximal surfaces and interproximal areas as well as for cleansing periodontal pockets and for gingival stimulation.
PCT/US2005/038907 2005-05-19 2005-10-28 Oral hygiene implement WO2006127036A2 (en)

Priority Applications (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
CA002608985A CA2608985A1 (en) 2005-05-19 2005-10-28 Oral hygiene implement
AU2005332074A AU2005332074A1 (en) 2005-05-19 2005-10-28 Oral hygiene implement
JP2008512260A JP2008540029A (en) 2005-05-19 2005-10-28 Oral hygiene
NZ563045A NZ563045A (en) 2005-05-19 2005-10-28 Oral hygiene implement

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

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US11/132,681 US20060260080A1 (en) 2005-05-19 2005-05-19 Oral hygiene implement
US11/132,681 2005-05-19

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WO2006127036A2 WO2006127036A2 (en) 2006-11-30
WO2006127036A3 true WO2006127036A3 (en) 2007-04-05

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US (1) US20060260080A1 (en)
JP (1) JP2008540029A (en)
AU (2) AU2005332074A1 (en)
CA (2) CA2762948A1 (en)
NZ (1) NZ563045A (en)
WO (1) WO2006127036A2 (en)

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JP2008540029A (en) 2008-11-20
CA2762948A1 (en) 2006-11-30
CA2608985A1 (en) 2006-11-30
WO2006127036A2 (en) 2006-11-30
AU2005332074A1 (en) 2006-11-30
US20060260080A1 (en) 2006-11-23
AU2010224305A1 (en) 2010-10-07

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