WO2007095089A2 - Toothbrush sanitizing container - Google Patents
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- WO2007095089A2 WO2007095089A2 PCT/US2007/003481 US2007003481W WO2007095089A2 WO 2007095089 A2 WO2007095089 A2 WO 2007095089A2 US 2007003481 W US2007003481 W US 2007003481W WO 2007095089 A2 WO2007095089 A2 WO 2007095089A2
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A46—BRUSHWARE
- A46B—BRUSHES
- A46B17/00—Accessories for brushes
- A46B17/06—Devices for cleaning brushes after use
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
- A61L2/00—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
- A61L2/16—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor using chemical substances
- A61L2/18—Liquid substances or solutions comprising solids or dissolved gases
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- 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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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
- A61L2/00—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
- A61L2/26—Accessories or devices or components used for biocidal treatment
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- This invention relates to toothbrush holders generally, and is more specifically directed to a device that sanitizes toothbrushes and encourages oral hygiene.
- a typical adult does not brush his or her teeth adequately, nor does the typical adult floss his or her teeth with the frequency recommended by dentists.
- Gingivitis is usually caused by bacterial plaque that accumulates in the spaces between the gums and the teeth and in calculus that forms on the teeth.
- the bacteria produce foreign chemicals and toxins that cause inflammation of the gums around the teeth. This inflammation can cause deep pockets between the teeth and gums and loss of bone around teeth otherwise known as periodontitis. Since the bone in the jaws holds the teeth into the jaws, the loss of bone may cause teeth to become loose, and eventually fall out. If the inflammation in the gums becomes especially well-developed, it can invade the gums and allow tiny amounts of bacteria and bacterial toxins to enter the bloodstream.
- the present invention is a container having an exterior wall and a interior wall that form a reservoir.
- a lid covers the reservoir.
- the lid has one or more orifices that receive a head of a toothbrush, which is immersed in a sanitizing agent contained in the reservoir.
- a second container engages the first container within a receptacle of the first container.
- the second container contains mouthwash. The close proximity of the toothbrush to the second container encourages the use of mouthwash at the time of brushing, and improves oral hygiene over brushing alone, particularly where the duration of brushing is inadequate. DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the toothbrush sanitizing container.
- FIG. 2 is a top, plan view of the toothbrush sanitizing container.
- Fig. 3 is an exploded view of the toothbrush sanitizing container as shown in Fig. 1.
- Fig. 4 is a sectioned view of the toothbrush sanitizing container.
- a first container is shown in the drawing figures.
- the first container has an exterior wall 2, an interior wall 4, a floor 6 and a lid 8.
- the interior wall forms a receptacle that receives a second container 10 therein.
- a second container is preferred to slidably engage the receptacle, and the second container is easily removable from the first container.
- the first container as shown in the embodiment of Fig, 1 , is entirely enclosed, except for a plurality of orifices 12 in the lid.
- Each of the orifices is configured to receive a toothbrush 14, with the head of the toothbrush comprising the bristles of the toothbrush inserted to the lower region of the first container.
- the opposite end of the toothbrush, and a portion of the handle of the toothbrush is above the lid, as shown in Fig. 1.
- the lid comprises two-to-four orifices, but the exact number of orifices could depend upon the size of the device. It is preferred that the number of orifices be kept to a minimum, so that the sanitizing agent contained in the container has less exposure to contaminants that could enter the container through the orifices.
- the exterior wall 2 of the first container is annular, and more particularly, the exterior wall is round when viewed from above.
- the interior wall of the first container in this embodiment is also annular, and is also round, but the interior wall has a smaller radius than the exterior wall.
- the interior wall does not engage or contact the first wall, so that the resulting reservoir formed between the exterior wall and in the interior wall is annular.
- the second container 10 is a cup.
- the second container has a top or lid 16 on it, so that contaminants are inhibited from entering the container.
- the lid has a plurality of orifices 18 through which mouthwash passes to the user when the second container is used to transport mouthwash from the container to the mouth of the user. It is preferred that the second container have no more than two (2) or three (3) orifices to minimize the potential for contaminants to pass through the orifices.
- the orifices may have a valve so as to further inhibit contaminants entering the container. The valve may be actuated either by fluid pressure against the valve, or by the user providing oral suction to open the valve.
- the first container is filled with a quantity of sanitizing agent.
- the sanitizing agent may be mouthwash or similar germicide.
- the sanitizing agent should be a liquid antibacterial agent that is nontoxic, since a small quantity of the sanitizing agent may be placed in the user's mouth by means of the toothbrush.
- the level of the sanitizing agent in the first container should be sufficient to cover the bristles of the toothbrush. For most container configurations, it is not necessary to fill the first container to, or near, the top with mouthwash.
- the second container is filled with mouthwash. It is preferred that the lid of the first container and the top 16 of the second container are removable from their respective containers, so that the sanitizing agent and mouthwash may be refilled and/or replaced as necessary. Particularly with regard to the sanitizing agent in the first container, it is recommended that the sanitizing agent be replaced from time-to-time so that the sanitizing agent is not contaminated, and that its efficacy is maintained.
- At least one (1) toothbrush is inserted through the orifice of the lid of the first container.
- each orifice is large enough to receive a head of the toothbrush, but is small enough to stop or prevent an enlarged portion of a handle of the toothbrush from passing through the orifice.
- the first container is of sufficient depth so that the head of the toothbrush approaches the floor of the first container, but is prohibited from reaching the floor of the container by the contact of the enlarged portion of the handle against the orifice. Fig. 1. The toothbrush is therefore suspended within the reservoir of the first container in this embodiment.
- the sanitized toothbrush is removed from the first container through the orifice and used in a normal manner.
- the toothbrush is replaced into the first container after use.
- the second container is lifted from the receptacle of the first container formed by the interior wall, and mouthwash is extracted from the second container by the user.
- the receptacle formed by the interior wall is eccentric relative to the exterior wall of the first container, to provide an enlarged area for receiving toothbrushes, while reducing the volume of sanitizing agent that is placed in the first container.
- the second container is reinserted into and retained within the receptacle, so that second container is near the toothbrush, for convenience of use.
- the first container is preferred to have a floor 6 that extends underneath the receptacle to limit travel of the second container within the receptacle.
- the interior of the first container does not communicate with the receptacle so that the sanitizing agent does not flow from the reservoir, formed by the exterior and interior walls of the first container, into the receptacle of the first container.
- the reservoir is annular when viewed from the top as shown in the drawings.
- the device may be configured so that the reservoir is not annular.
- the device could be configured so that the receptacle is concentric with the exterior wall, rather than being eccentric as shown in the drawing figures. Other modifications could be made to the device while accomplishing the goals of the invention.
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