WO2014056056A1 - Improvements to the structural design of a toothbrush with a dental floss guide, specifically for use by children and persons with motor impairment or special needs - Google Patents

Improvements to the structural design of a toothbrush with a dental floss guide, specifically for use by children and persons with motor impairment or special needs Download PDF

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WO2014056056A1
WO2014056056A1 PCT/BR2013/000104 BR2013000104W WO2014056056A1 WO 2014056056 A1 WO2014056056 A1 WO 2014056056A1 BR 2013000104 W BR2013000104 W BR 2013000104W WO 2014056056 A1 WO2014056056 A1 WO 2014056056A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
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    • A46B15/0069—Brushes fitted with a interdental devices, e.g. toothpick
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    • A46B5/00—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware
    • A46B5/02—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware specially shaped for holding by the hand
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    • A46B5/00—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware
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  • the related improvements concern the constructive design specifically designed for the removal of plaque build-up in children and people with special needs, and include a solution such that the head in which the bristles are provided is changeable, while the Cylindrical or hexagonal handle is convertible into a guide handle and is still molded in villous material or resilient so that it is adherent when manipulated as a guide to the dental floss.
  • plaque control is accomplished by mechanical removal, prevention of buildup on the teeth and adjacent gingival surface, and that this control is an efficient means of treating and preventing the disease. gingivitis as an important part of any disease prevention procedure.
  • the conventional oral hygiene technique teaches mechanical cleaning by using a toothbrush associated with the dental floss so that it is cut to set up a kind of loop by tying the ends together and stretching the wire between the right and left index fingers so that with light movements the interdental contact areas can be accessed so as to m like all dentition, including the distal surface of each tooth.
  • the combination of the two instruments is the quintessential tool for cleaning the proximal surfaces, and is also more effective than the brush in interproximal areas.
  • dental floss brushes can be found in the usual technique, but not according to the constructive conception contemplated in the present object, nor with the final age of serving people with special needs and the younger children.
  • the wire unlike the association provided for in the usual technique, is not necessarily contained in the brush, but used by using it as a guide tool, being fixed to the brush by screwing device.
  • the handle is molded from a material that is smooth, soft or lined with sufficient protrusions to balance and adhere the brush precisely as a guide for flossing in the cleaning operation, and this material is smoothly resolved. It is sufficient to prevent trauma, even functioning as a biter.
  • MU7702075-8 Y1 filed on 08/07/1997, under the title CONSTRUCTION PROVISION INTRODUCED IN DENTAL BRUSH TOOTH BRUSH, on behalf of this Applicant, refers to a hand-held device for guide dental floss during oral hygiene with a coupled toothbrush, consisting of a cylindrical body (1) with a tapered end (2) provided with an active tip (3) with a perforation (4), and said body
  • the inductive bore (1) is covered by a layer of soft, thick rubber (5), end B (6) provided with an angled rod (7), dental brush (8), brush head (9), bristles (1 0), wherein the end B (brush rod and brush head is covered with a soft, thick rubber layer) (5), leaving the bristles (10) of the brush for brushing free.
  • PI9706345-2 A2 filed on 29/1 2/1997, under the heading SINGLE BRUSH WITH INTEGRATED CREAM AND TEETH, teaches a two-compartment toothbrush: one for the cream and one for the floss.
  • PI9801 322-0 A2 filed on 06/03/1998, under the heading DENTAL BRUSH PRO LIFE AND DENTAL FOLDER, basically comprises a brush designed to meet the needs of complete hygiene in the upper and lower various locations; being provided with a toothpaste compartment (4) and floss holder (6) (5), and all components fit together securely and single piece provided with pen-type lid (1) which makes it easy to handle and transport.
  • PI0506202-0 A2 filed on 25/1 0/2005, under the heading MULTI-TYPE DENTAL BRUSH (TEAR BRUSH)
  • TEAR BRUSH MULTI-TYPE DENTAL BRUSH
  • PI0506202-0 A2 teaches a multipurpose toothbrush, which is especially understood by the internally hollow body housing the floss holder, removable and capable of receiving refill of the same type and model, in the same manner and in the same holder is housed for the floss cutting blade.
  • On the front top of the body is fixed the housing of the bristles fixed to it by external thread or under pressure.
  • the same body allows the use of dental floss to the length desired by its user, either the front or the back of the body.
  • Nylon bristles are protected by a guard to prevent contact with the handle, which has a removable closure. The output of the dental floss through the upper body will occur after removal of the threaded bottom.
  • MU8502362-0 U2 filed on 7/1 1/2005, under the heading IMPROVEMENTS INTRODUCED IN BRUSH OF PROFESSIONAL USE, on behalf of this Applicant, refers to the constructive provision which, as applied in an instrument of professional use, implements the use of a toothbrush (1) as a simultaneous flossing instrument from the hook (3) or telescope (4) provided at the conoid ends (2) of the main cylindrical body (1).
  • PI9302497-5 A2 alludes to a toothbrush with one end of normal bristles and the other end with a downward curvature for the purpose of reaching and removing food debris present on the tongue
  • PI9706345-2 A2 and PI9801 322-0 A2 teach a brush with two compartments: one for the cream and the other for the floss and another provided with a toothpaste compartment and floss holder.
  • document PI0506202-0 A2 deals with a multipurpose brush, which houses the removable and removable floss holder.
  • it is a dental brush whose handle is convertible into a guide handle for flossing in oral hygiene operations in children and people, or physically limited or those with special needs, thanks to not only to the screw-on system that attaches the wire to the opposite portion of the bristled head, but also by the exchange of the head in relation to the handle / handle and vice versa, which provides replacement of one or the other if necessary, without having to replace the entire brush.
  • FIGURE 1 in side views highlights the constructivity of the brush, with emphasis on the preferably cylindrical projection of the handle-convertible handle (1) as well as the section (2) which makes the bristled head (3) exchangeable .
  • the convertible cable (1) is provided with a screwing device (4/5) that penetrates a channel (7) provided therein and is traversed internally and perpendicularly through a hole / tunnel (4a). through which the dental floss is introduced and guided to the threaded section (5a) of the fixing extension (5), in fact threads that both secure the screwdriver (4/5) and trap the dental floss with respect to the channel (7). ).
  • FIGURE 2 in the same side view, informs a constructive variable by the presence of protrusions (6) along the entire length of the convertible cable (1) gives grip when converted into a handle (1) or guide tool of the floss;
  • FIGURE 3 also in side view, informs a constructive variable by which the cable (1) is resolved in hexagonal projection (8).
  • This figure shows the threaded section (2) by which the head (3) can be fixed and changed.
  • the present utility model describes an operative concept that facilitates the use of dental floss in children, especially young children. persons or physically handicapped or those with special needs, since the cable (1) has a screw mechanism (4) to which a dental floss is attached, thus becoming a handle (1) for mechanical removal operations of plaque buildup on the teeth.
  • the brush handle (1) replaces the traditional method, where comment impurity is provided by the use of the right and left index fingers, e.g., and a section of the floss tied to the ends. in the form of a handle.
  • the dental floss is securely fastened by the screwdriver (4) which is revised at the opposite end of the bristled head (3), and the cable (1) properly converted into a guiding handle (4).
  • the floss is molded so that its extension is provided with adhering protrusions, villi or filaments (6), or in hexagonal (8) or substitution projection, the handling of the floss associated with the brush is safer. for the operator, more comfortable for the patient and more accurate and effective than traditional means of cleaning, especially for younger children and people with special needs.
  • the cable converted into a guide handle (1) avoids trauma to both the operator and the patient, because it avoids bites, even functioning as a teether, and injuries inside the oral cavity.
  • round configuration of the cable / guide handle (1) and screwdriver (4) as well as that the casing or injection material of which they are made is soft, flexible and especially In the case of cable (1), it has protrusions, villi, filaments or substitutes (6) which also serve as adhesion elements.

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Improvements to the structural design of a toothbrush with a dental floss guide, specifically for use by children and persons with motor impairment or special needs, comprise a structural solution including a screwing device (4), a threaded section (2) allowing the head (3) with the bristles to be exchanged, and ensure the safety of the operator and comfort of the patient during mechanical tooth cleaning processes, mainly in the case of young children and persons with special needs, since the surface (6) of the handle (1), which is at the same time soft and adhesive, prevents traumas or injuries to the oral cavity of the patient and to the fingers of the operator, the handle (1) being convertible into a dental floss guide (1). The handle (1) may be designed with a hexagonal projection (8). The opposite end of the head (3) comprises a screwing device (4) that fastens the dental floss inserted into the channel (4a) in the screw thread (5a).

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APERFEIÇOAMENTOS INTRODUZIDOS NA IMPROVEMENTS INTRODUCED IN
CONCEPÇÃO CONSTRUTIVA DE ESCOVA DENTÁRIA COM DISPOSITIVO GUIA PARA FIO, DE USO ESPECÍFICO PARA CRIANÇAS E PESSOAS COM LIMITAÇÃO MOTORA OU COM NECESSIDADES ESPECIAIS. CONSTRUCTION DESIGN OF DENTAL BRUSH WITH WIRE GUIDE DEVICE, SPECIFIC USE FOR CHILDREN AND PERSONS WITH MOTOR LIMITATION OR SPECIAL NEEDS.
INTRODUÇÃO  INTRODUCTION
O presente relatório diz respeito a aperfeiçoamentos introduzidos na concepção operativa ensinada nas patentes MU7702075-8, MU8502362-0 e MU8700084-9 U, todas deste Requerente.  This report relates to improvements made to the operative design taught in patents MU7702075-8, MU8502362-0 and MU8700084-9 U, all of this Applicant.
Assim, os aperfeiçoamentos em relato dizem respeito à concepção construtiva concebida especificamente para a remoção dos acúmulos da placa bacteriana em crianças e em pessoas portadoras de necessidades especiais, e contemplam solução tal que a cabeça em que estão previstas as cerdas seja cambiável, enquanto que o cabo cilíndrico ou sextavado seja conversível em manípulo-guia e ainda moldado em material viloso ou de forma sucedânea resolvido para que seja aderente quando manipulado como guia do fio dental.  Accordingly, the related improvements concern the constructive design specifically designed for the removal of plaque build-up in children and people with special needs, and include a solution such that the head in which the bristles are provided is changeable, while the Cylindrical or hexagonal handle is convertible into a guide handle and is still molded in villous material or resilient so that it is adherent when manipulated as a guide to the dental floss.
Como é sabido dos habilitados na área, o controle da placa bacteriana é realizado através da sua remoção mecânica, e da prevenção de acúmulos sobre os dentes e a superfície gengival adjacente, bem como que esse controle é meio eficiente para o tratamento e a prevenção da gengivite, constituindo parte importante de todo e qualquer procedimento relativo à prevenção da doença.  As is well known to those skilled in the art, plaque control is accomplished by mechanical removal, prevention of buildup on the teeth and adjacent gingival surface, and that this control is an efficient means of treating and preventing the disease. gingivitis as an important part of any disease prevention procedure.
Neste sentido, a técnica convencional de higiene oral ensina a limpeza mecânica, mediante o uso de escova associada ao fio dentário, de modo que este seja cortado a fim de configurar uma espécie de alça, amarrando-se as pontas uma à outra, e esticando-se o fio por entre os dedos polegar di reito e indicador esquerdo, para que, com movimentos leves, sej a m acessadas as áreas de contato interdenta l, assi m como toda a dentição, inclusive a superfície distai de cada dente. In this sense, the conventional oral hygiene technique teaches mechanical cleaning by using a toothbrush associated with the dental floss so that it is cut to set up a kind of loop by tying the ends together and stretching the wire between the right and left index fingers so that with light movements the interdental contact areas can be accessed so as to m like all dentition, including the distal surface of each tooth.
A associação dos dois instrumentos constitui a ferramenta por excelência para a limpeza das superfícies proxima is, sendo também mais eficaz do que a escova nas áreas interproxi ma is .  The combination of the two instruments is the quintessential tool for cleaning the proximal surfaces, and is also more effective than the brush in interproximal areas.
. ESTADO DA TÉCNICA  . TECHNICAL STATE
A associação de escova de fio dentário pode ser encontrada na técnica usual, mas não de acordo com a concepção construtiva contempl ada no presente objeto, e nem com a final idade precípua de atender pessoas portadoras de necessidades especiais e as crianças de menor idade.  The association of dental floss brushes can be found in the usual technique, but not according to the constructive conception contemplated in the present object, nor with the final age of serving people with special needs and the younger children.
No caso destes autos, o fio, diferentemente da associação prevista na técnica usual, não está necessariamente contido na escova, mas utilizado mediante o emprego desta como ferramenta guia, sendo fixado à escova por dispositivo atarraxante.  In the case of these cases, the wire, unlike the association provided for in the usual technique, is not necessarily contained in the brush, but used by using it as a guide tool, being fixed to the brush by screwing device.
O cabo é moldado em material vi loso, fil a men toso ou revestido de protuberâncias suficientes ao equil íbrio e aderência da escova precisamente como instrumento guia do fio dental na operação de l impeza, e esse ma terial é resolvido de forma que sej a macio e suficiente para evita r traumas, funcionando mesmo como um mordedor.  The handle is molded from a material that is smooth, soft or lined with sufficient protrusions to balance and adhere the brush precisely as a guide for flossing in the cleaning operation, and this material is smoothly resolved. It is sufficient to prevent trauma, even functioning as a biter.
Buscas efetuadas no estado da técnica permitiram selecionar documentos envolvendo diversas concepções apl icadas a estoj os para esteril ização, dentre os qua is foram selecionados os seguintes: PI9302497-5 A2, com data de depósito em 1 9/07/1 993, sob o título ESCO VA DENTAL COM EXTREMIDADE DE LIMPEZA PARA LÍNG UA, na verdade uma escova dental com uma extremidade de cerdas norma is e a outra extrem idade com uma curvatura para ba ixo, co m a final idade de remover os resíduos al imentares da língua. Searches carried out in the state of the art allowed the selection of documents involving various designs applied to sterilization kits, from which the following were selected: PI9302497-5 A2, filed 1 July 2007 1 993, under the heading DENTAL BRUSH WITH LANGUAGE CLEANING END, actually a toothbrush with one end of standard bristles and the other end with a downward curvature as the finality of removing the residual debris from the tongue.
MU7702075-8 Y l , com data de depósito em 08/07/1997, sob o título DISPOSIÇÃO CONSTR UTIVA INTROD UZIDA EM ESCOVA DENTAL COM G UIA PARA FIO DENTAL, em nome deste Requerente, refere-se a um dispositivo manual pa ra se guiar fio dental durante a higiene bucal com escova dental acoplada, con stituído por um corpo cil índrico (1 ) com extremidade tronco-cônica (2) provida de uma pon ta ativa (3) conóide com perfuração (4), sendo que dito corpo cil índrico (1 ) é recoberto por uma camada de borracha mole e grossa (5), extremidade B (6) provida de uma haste angul ar (7), escova dental (8) , cabeça da escova (9) , cerdas (1 0) , sendo que a extremidade B (haste e cabeça da escova são recobertos por uma camada de borracha mole e grossa) (5), deixa ndo livre as cerdas (10) da escova para escovação.  MU7702075-8 Y1, filed on 08/07/1997, under the title CONSTRUCTION PROVISION INTRODUCED IN DENTAL BRUSH TOOTH BRUSH, on behalf of this Applicant, refers to a hand-held device for guide dental floss during oral hygiene with a coupled toothbrush, consisting of a cylindrical body (1) with a tapered end (2) provided with an active tip (3) with a perforation (4), and said body The inductive bore (1) is covered by a layer of soft, thick rubber (5), end B (6) provided with an angled rod (7), dental brush (8), brush head (9), bristles (1 0), wherein the end B (brush rod and brush head is covered with a soft, thick rubber layer) (5), leaving the bristles (10) of the brush for brushing free.
PI9706345-2 A2, com data de depósito em 29/1 2/1997, sob o título ESCOVA DENTAL COM CREME E FIO DENTAL INTEGRADOS EM UMA ÚNICA UNIDADE, ensina uma escova dental com dois compartimentos: um para o creme e o outro para o fio dental.  PI9706345-2 A2, filed on 29/1 2/1997, under the heading SINGLE BRUSH WITH INTEGRATED CREAM AND TEETH, teaches a two-compartment toothbrush: one for the cream and one for the floss.
PI9801 322-0 A2, com data de depósito em 06/03/1998, sob o título ESCOVA DENTAL PRO VIDA DE FIO E PASTA DENTAIS , compreende basicamente uma escova desenvolvida para atender às necessidades de uma higiene completa nos ma is variados loca is; sendo provida de um compartimento (4) para paste de dentes (3) e suporte (6) para fio dental (5), sendo que todos os componentes encaixam-se de uma forma segura e prática, dando ao conj unto um formato de uma única peça provida de tampa (1 ) tipo canetas o que facil ita o seu manuseio e transporte. PI9801 322-0 A2, filed on 06/03/1998, under the heading DENTAL BRUSH PRO LIFE AND DENTAL FOLDER, basically comprises a brush designed to meet the needs of complete hygiene in the upper and lower various locations; being provided with a toothpaste compartment (4) and floss holder (6) (5), and all components fit together securely and single piece provided with pen-type lid (1) which makes it easy to handle and transport.
PI0506202-0 A2, com data de depósito em 25/1 0/2005, sob o título ESCO VA DENTAL DE M ÚL TIPLO USO (ESCOVA DE DENTE COM FIO DENTAL), ensina uma escova dental de múltiplo uso, que é compreendida especialmente pelo corpo vazado internamente onde se aloj a o suporte para o fio dental, removível e passível de receber refil do mesmo tipo e modelo, da mesma forma e no mesmo suporte se aloj a a la mina para o corte do fio dental. No topo frontal do corpo se fixa o aloj amento das cerdas fixado nele por rosca externa ou sob pressão. O mesmo corpo permite o uso do fio dental, no comprimento desej ado por seu usuário, quer pela face anterior ou posterior do corpo. As cerdas de nylon, são protegidas por um protetor a fim de evitar seu contato no manuseio, que tem fecho removível. A sa ída do fio dental pela parte superior do corpo, se da rá após a retirada do fundo rosqueável.  PI0506202-0 A2, filed on 25/1 0/2005, under the heading MULTI-TYPE DENTAL BRUSH (TEAR BRUSH), teaches a multipurpose toothbrush, which is especially understood by the internally hollow body housing the floss holder, removable and capable of receiving refill of the same type and model, in the same manner and in the same holder is housed for the floss cutting blade. On the front top of the body is fixed the housing of the bristles fixed to it by external thread or under pressure. The same body allows the use of dental floss to the length desired by its user, either the front or the back of the body. Nylon bristles are protected by a guard to prevent contact with the handle, which has a removable closure. The output of the dental floss through the upper body will occur after removal of the threaded bottom.
MU8502362-0 U2, com data de depósito em 07/ 1 1/2005, sob o título APERFEIÇOAMENTOS INTROD UZIDOS EM ESCOVA DE USO PROFISSIONAL, em nome deste Requerente, diz respeito a disposição construtiva que, aplica em instrumento de uso profissional, implementa o uso de escova de dente (1 ) como instrumento de aplicação simultânea de fio dental, a partir do gancho (3) ou do telescópio (4) previstos na extremidades conóide (2) do corpo cil índrico (1 ) principal . MU8700084-9 U2, com data de depósito em 05/02/2007, sob o título ESCO VA DENTAL COM DISPOSITIVO G UIA PARA FIO DENTAL, DE USO ESPECÍFICO PARA CRIANÇAS, PESSOAS COM LIMITA ÇÃO MO TORA E PESSOAS COM NECESSIDADES ESPECIAIS, também em nome deste Requerente, trata de uma di sposição construtiva apl icada em instrumento odontológico, que implementa o uso de escova de dente (1 ) como instrumento de aplicação simultânea de fio dental, a partir do gancho (3) ou dos dispositivos telescópico (4) ou (5) de aparafusamento previstos na extrem idade conóide (2) do corpo cilíndrico (1 ) principal, na verdade um cabo ( 1 ) dotado de revestimento que absorve impactos ou a pressão que pode ser produzida pela mordida do usuário, funcionando como mordedor. MU8502362-0 U2, filed on 7/1 1/2005, under the heading IMPROVEMENTS INTRODUCED IN BRUSH OF PROFESSIONAL USE, on behalf of this Applicant, refers to the constructive provision which, as applied in an instrument of professional use, implements the use of a toothbrush (1) as a simultaneous flossing instrument from the hook (3) or telescope (4) provided at the conoid ends (2) of the main cylindrical body (1). MU8700084-9 U2, filed on 05/02/2007, under the heading ESCOVA DENTAL WITH DENTAL G UIA DEVICE, SPECIFIC USE FOR CHILDREN, PERSONS WITH SPECIAL LIMITATION, AND ONLY This Applicant's name concerns a constructive arrangement applied to a dental instrument, which implements the use of a toothbrush (1) as an instrument for simultaneous flossing from the hook (3) or telescopic devices (4). or (5) bolts provided at the conoid end (2) of the main cylindrical body (1), in fact a cable (1) provided with a sheath that absorbs impact or pressure that may be produced by the user's bite, acting as a teether. .
Como se infere, existem várias concepções de algu ma forma relacionadas à associação de escova e fio dentário. Todavia, à exceção dos documentos MU7702075-8, MU8502362-0 e MU8700084-9 U, todos depositados por este Requerente, em nenhum dos objetos relacionados nem a construtividade e nem a operação propriamente ditas dizem respeito ao conceito operativo proposto, cuj o obj etivo é o uso específico para crianças e, notadamente, para pessoas l imitadas do ponto de vista motor ou ainda portadoras de necessidades especiais.  As can be inferred, there are various conceptions in some way related to the association of brush and dental floss. However, with the exception of documents MU7702075-8, MU8502362-0 and MU8700084-9 U, all of which are filed by this Applicant, neither the constructiveness nor the operation itself concerns the proposed operative concept, whose objective It is specifically intended for children, and notably for people with limited mobility or special needs.
Por exemplo, enquanto que o documento PI9302497-5 A2 alude a uma escova dental com uma extremidade de cerdas normais e a outra extremidade com uma curvatura para ba ixo, tendo por finalidade alcançar e remover resíduos alimentares presentes na língua, o PI9706345-2 A2 e o PI9801 322-0 A2 ensinam uma escova dotada de dois compartimentos: um pa ra o creme e o outro para o fio dental e outra, provida de um compartimento para pasta de dentes e suporte pa ra fio dental . For example, while PI9302497-5 A2 alludes to a toothbrush with one end of normal bristles and the other end with a downward curvature for the purpose of reaching and removing food debris present on the tongue, PI9706345-2 A2 and PI9801 322-0 A2 teach a brush with two compartments: one for the cream and the other for the floss and another provided with a toothpaste compartment and floss holder.
Por sua vez, o documento PI0506202-0 A2 trata de uma escova multiuso, que aloj a suporte para fio dental, removível e passível de receber refil.  In turn, document PI0506202-0 A2 deals with a multipurpose brush, which houses the removable and removable floss holder.
Por fi m, os documentos MU7702075-8 Yl , MU 8502362-0 U2 e MU8700084-9 U2, todos em nome deste Requerente, tratam da concepção funcional aperfeiçoada no favor do tempo e que deu origem ao objeto ora proposto. Referidos documentos ensinam escova dental com gu ia pa ra o fio dental, primeiramente consistente num dispositivo manual para se guiar fio dental durante a higiene bucal com escova dental acoplada, evoluindo ao depois para o sistema de aparafusamento para a fixação do fio dental, no caso do documento MU8700084-9 U2.  Finally, the documents MU7702075-8 Y1, MU 8502362-0 U2 and MU8700084-9 U2, all in the name of this Applicant, deal with the time-honed functional design that gave rise to the object now proposed. These documents teach floss-guided dental brushes, which consist primarily of a manual device for guiding dental floss during dental hygiene with a coupled toothbrush, then evolving to a screw-on floss attachment system. of document MU8700084-9 U2.
Conhecidas as alternativas ensinadas no estado da técnica, verifica-se que a concepção operativa que tem nascedouro no documento MU8700084-9 U2 do Requerente, apresenta melhorias funcionais que tornam o presente obj eto ma is prático, seguro e económico que seus antecessores, e conceitual mente diferente das anterioridades encontradas na forma das buscas realizadas, como acima relacionados .  Knowing the alternatives taught in the prior art, it appears that the operative conception that has its origin in the Applicant's document MU8700084-9 U2 presents functional improvements that make the present objective practical, safe and economical than its predecessors, and conceptual different from the priorities found in the form of the searches performed, as listed above.
SUMÁRIO DO OBTETO DA PATENTE  PATENT GET SUMMARY
Tendo-se à conta as observações pertinentes ao estado da arte, é objetivo do presente relatório construtividade que, aplicada a escova dentária util izada como ferramenta guia de fio dental em operações específicas, notadamente pa ra a higiene de pessoas portadoras de necessidades especia is, limitadas fisicamente, e também de crianças, proporciona a perfeita estabilização e aderência do manipulo em que é convertido o cabo da escova, assim como a substituição tanto da cabeça dotada de cerdas quanto do cabo/manipulo, que pode ser cil índrico ou sextavado, e é moldado em material viloso, filamentoso ou dotado de protuberâncias que confiram aderência ao conj unto quando utilizado como guia de fio dental . Taking into account the relevant observations of the state of the art, it is the purpose of the present constructiveness report that, applied to the toothbrush used as a flossing guide tool in specific operations, notably for the hygiene of persons with special needs, physically limited, and also of children, provides the perfect stabilization and grip of the handle to which the brush handle, as well as the replacement of both the bristled head and the handle / handle, which can be cylindrical or hexagonal, and is molded in a filamentous, filamentous or protruding material to ensure adherence to the assembly when used as a guide flossing.
Como se infere, tra ta-se de uma escova dentá ria cuj o cabo é conversível em manipulo guia para o uso de fio dental em operações de h igiene bucal em crianças e em pessoas ou limitadas fisicamente ou portadoras de necessidades especia is, graças não só ao sistema atarraxante que aprisiona o fio à porção oposta à cabeça com cerdas, mas também pela cambiabil idade da cabeça em rel ação ao cabo/manipulo e vice-versa, que proporciona a substitu ição de um ou de outro em caso de necessidade, sem que se tenha de substituir toda a escova.  As it is inferred, it is a dental brush whose handle is convertible into a guide handle for flossing in oral hygiene operations in children and people, or physically limited or those with special needs, thanks to not only to the screw-on system that attaches the wire to the opposite portion of the bristled head, but also by the exchange of the head in relation to the handle / handle and vice versa, which provides replacement of one or the other if necessary, without having to replace the entire brush.
DE SCRIÇÃO DAS FIGURAS  DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES
A caracterização dos aperfeiçoamentos em comento é dada pelos desenhos que representa m a sol ução con strutiva proposta, de tal forma que tanto o aspecto con strutivo quanto o conceito operativo sej am apreendidos com a necessária clareza.  The characterization of the improvements in comment is given by the drawings that represent the proposed constructive solution, so that both the constructive aspect and the operative concept are grasped with the necessary clarity.
A partir das figuras elaboradas, que expressam as formas preferencia is de se real izar o produto ideal izado, fundamenta-se a descrição do presente relatório, por meio de remissões numéricas e consecutivas, que trazem à l uz aspectos construtivos e operativos porventura subentendidos, determinando precisamente a tutela pleiteada .  From the elaborated figures, which express the preferable ways of realizing the idealized product, the description of this report is based, through numerical and consecutive references, which bring to light constructive and operative aspects, perhaps implied, precisely determining the claimed protection.
Estas figuras são meramente il ustrativas, e podem apresentar variações.  These figures are merely illustrative, and may vary.
Tem-se, po is, que: - A FIGURA 1 em vistas laterais, destaca a construtividade da escova, com ênfase à proj eção preferentemente ci l índrica do cabo (1 ) conversível em manipulo, bem como à secção (2) que torna cambiável a cabeça dotada de cerdas (3) . Na extremidade oposta, conforme também o detalhe apresentado, o cabo conversível ( 1 ) é dotado de dispositivo atarraxante (4/5) que penetra um canal (7) previsto ali, e é percorrido interna e perpendicularmente por um orifício/túnel (4a) por onde o fio dental é introduzido e conduzido até o setor roscado (5a) do prolongamento (5) de fixação, na verdade roscas que tanto fixam o dispositivo atarraxante (4/5) quanto aprisiona m o fio dental em rel ação ao canal (7) . It is possible that: FIGURE 1 in side views highlights the constructivity of the brush, with emphasis on the preferably cylindrical projection of the handle-convertible handle (1) as well as the section (2) which makes the bristled head (3) exchangeable . At the opposite end, as also shown in detail, the convertible cable (1) is provided with a screwing device (4/5) that penetrates a channel (7) provided therein and is traversed internally and perpendicularly through a hole / tunnel (4a). through which the dental floss is introduced and guided to the threaded section (5a) of the fixing extension (5), in fact threads that both secure the screwdriver (4/5) and trap the dental floss with respect to the channel (7). ).
- A FIGURA 2 em mesma vista lateral, informa uma variável construtiva pela qua l a presença de sal iências (6) ao longo de toda a extensão do cabo (1 ) conversível confere aderênci a quando convertido em manipulo (1 ) ou ferramenta-guia do fio dental;  FIGURE 2, in the same side view, informs a constructive variable by the presence of protrusions (6) along the entire length of the convertible cable (1) gives grip when converted into a handle (1) or guide tool of the floss;
- A FIGURA 3 também em vista lateral, informa uma variável construtiva pela qual o cabo ( 1 ) é resolvido em proj eção sextavada (8) . Esta figura perm ite sej a visualizada a secção (2) dotada de rosca pela qual a cabeça (3) pode ser fixada e cambiada.  FIGURE 3 also in side view, informs a constructive variable by which the cable (1) is resolved in hexagonal projection (8). This figure shows the threaded section (2) by which the head (3) can be fixed and changed.
DE SCRIÇÃO DETALHADA DO OBT ETO DA PATENTE  DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PATENT OBT ETO
Como se infere dos exemplares desenhativos, o presente modelo de util idade descreve conceito operativo que facil ita a utilização do fio dental em crianças, especialmente as de pouca idade, e em pessoas ou fisicamente limitadas ou portadoras de necessidades especia is, uma vez que o cabo ( 1 ) é dotado de mecanismo atarraxante (4) em que um fio dental é fixado, convertendo-se assim em manipulo ( 1 ) guia para operações de remoção mecânica de acúmulos da placa bacteriana sobre os dentes. As can be inferred from the drawing examples, the present utility model describes an operative concept that facilitates the use of dental floss in children, especially young children. persons or physically handicapped or those with special needs, since the cable (1) has a screw mechanism (4) to which a dental floss is attached, thus becoming a handle (1) for mechanical removal operations of plaque buildup on the teeth.
Os aperfeiçoamentos ora descritos propõem que o cabo (1 ) da escova substitua o método tradicional, em que a l impeza em comento é dada pelo uso dos dedos polegar direito e indicador esquerdo, p.ex., e uma secção do fio dental amarrado nas pontas em forma de alça. Assim, uma vez que o fio dental é fixado com segurança pelo dispositivo atarraxante (4) p revisto na extremidade oposta da cabeça (3) com cerdas, e que o cabo (1 ) propriamente di to, convertido em man ípulo-gu ia ( 1 ) do fio dental, é moldado de modo que sua extensão sej a dotada de saliências, vilosidade ou filamentos (6) aderentes, ou em proj eção sextavada (8) ou sucedânea, o manuseio do fio dental associado à escova é ma is seguro para o operador, mais confortável para o paciente e mais preciso e eficaz que os meios tradicionais de limpeza, notadamente no caso das crianças menores e de pessoas portadoras de necessidades especiais.  The improvements described here propose that the brush handle (1) replaces the traditional method, where comment impurity is provided by the use of the right and left index fingers, e.g., and a section of the floss tied to the ends. in the form of a handle. Thus, since the dental floss is securely fastened by the screwdriver (4) which is revised at the opposite end of the bristled head (3), and the cable (1) properly converted into a guiding handle (4). 1) the floss is molded so that its extension is provided with adhering protrusions, villi or filaments (6), or in hexagonal (8) or substitution projection, the handling of the floss associated with the brush is safer. for the operator, more comfortable for the patient and more accurate and effective than traditional means of cleaning, especially for younger children and people with special needs.
Infere-se a inda que o cabo convertido em man ípulo-guia (1 ) evita traumas tanto para o operador quanto para o paciente, porque evita mordidas, funcionando mesmo como um mordedor, e lesões no interior da cavidade bucal, haj a vista a configuração arredondada do cabo/manípulo-guia ( 1 ) e do disposi tivo (4) atarraxante, bem como que o material de revestimento ou de injeção de que são feitos é macio, flexível e, especial mente no caso do cabo (1), dotado de saliências, vilosidade, filamentos ou sucedâneos (6) que também servem de elementos de aderência. It is inferred that the cable converted into a guide handle (1) avoids trauma to both the operator and the patient, because it avoids bites, even functioning as a teether, and injuries inside the oral cavity. round configuration of the cable / guide handle (1) and screwdriver (4) as well as that the casing or injection material of which they are made is soft, flexible and especially In the case of cable (1), it has protrusions, villi, filaments or substitutes (6) which also serve as adhesion elements.

Claims

REIVINDICAÇÕES
1 - APERFEIÇOAMENTOS INTRODUZIDOS NA CONCEPÇÃO CONSTRUTIVA DE ESCOVA DENTÁRIA COM DISPOSITIVO GUIA PARA FIO, DE USO ESPECÍFICO PARA CRIANÇAS E PESSOAS COM LIMITAÇÃO MOTORA OU COM NECESSIDADES ESPECIAIS, compreendendo um cabo (1) preferentemente cilíndrico e moldado em material macio e flexível, dotado na extremidade anterior de cabeça (3) com cerdas, e de dispositivo (4) atarraxante na ^extremidade posterior, caracterizados pelo fato de implementarem em relação ao uso de fio dental associado a escova dentária a fixação daquele no dispositivo atarraxante (4), convertendo-se o cabo (1) da escova em manípulo-guia para o manuseio do fio dental em relação à dentição e cavidade bucal do paciente.  1 - IMPROVEMENTS INTRODUCED IN THE CONSTRUCTIVE DESIGN OF BRUSH WITH BRUSH DEVICE, SPECIFIC USE FOR CHILDREN AND PERSONS WITH MOTOR LIMITATION OR SPECIAL NEEDS, INCLUDING A CABLE (1) PREFERREDLY CIRCULAR AND FRAMED MATERIAL head (3) with bristles and a screwdriver (4) at the rear end, characterized by the fact that, in relation to the use of dental floss associated with a toothbrush, they are fixed to the screwdriver (4), becoming the handle (1) of the guide handle brush for floss handling in relation to the patient's dentition and oral cavity.
2 - APERFEIÇOAMENTOS INTRODUZIDOS NA 2 - IMPROVEMENTS INTRODUCED IN
CONCEPÇÃO CONSTRUTIVA DE ESCOVA DENTÁRIA COM DISPOSITIVO GUIA PARA FIO, DE USO ESPECÍFICO PARA CRIANÇAS E PESSOAS COM LIMITAÇÃO MOTORA OU COM NECESSIDADES ESPECIAIS, de acordo com a reivindicação n° 1, caracterizados pelo fato de o fio dental ser introduzido pelo orifício/canal (4a) e conduzido até as roscas (5a) de que é dotado o prolongamento (5) do dispositivo atarraxante (4), sendo aí fixado em relação ao canal (7) pela ação das roscas (5a). CONSTRUCTIVE DESIGN OF DENTAL BRUSH WITH THREAD GUIDE DEVICE SPECIFIC FOR CHILDREN AND PERSONS WITH MOTOR LIMITATION OR SPECIAL NEEDS, according to claim 1, characterized in that the dental floss is introduced through the hole / channel (4a). ) and guided to the threads (5a) provided with the extension (5) of the screwdriver (4), being fixed therein with respect to the channel (7) by the action of the threads (5a).
3 - APERFEIÇOAMENTOS INTRODUZIDOS NA CONCEPÇÃO CONSTRUTIVA DE ESCOVA DENTÁRIA COM DISPOSITIVO GUIA PARA FIO, DE USO ESPECÍFICO PARA CRIANÇAS E PESSOAS COM LIMITAÇÃO MOTORA OU COM NECESSIDADES ESPECIAIS, de acordo com a reivindicação n° 1, caracterizados pelo fato de o cabo (1) ser dotado de filamentos, vilosidade ou saliências (6) distribuídas por toda a sua extensão, tendo em vista a melhor aderência possível quando da conversão do cabo em manípulo-guia (1) do fio dental. 3 - IMPROVEMENTS INTRODUCED IN THE CONSTRUCTIVE DESIGN OF BRUSH WITH BRUSH DEVICE, SPECIFIC USE FOR CHILDREN AND PERSONS WITH MOTOR LIMITATION OR SPECIAL NEEDS, according to claim 1, being characterized by the fact that the cable is (1) endowed with filaments, villus or protrusions (6) distributed over their entire length, with a view to the best possible adhesion when converting the cable into a guide handle (1) of the dental floss.
4 - APERFEIÇOAMENTOS INTRODUZIDOS NA CONCEPÇÃO CONSTRUTIVA DE ESCOVA DENTÁRIA COM 4 - IMPROVEMENTS INTRODUCED IN THE CONSTRUCTION DESIGN OF DENTAL BRUSH WITH
DISPOSITIVO GUIA PARA FIO, DE USO ESPECÍFICO PARA CRIANÇAS E PESSOAS COM LIMITAÇÃO MOTORA OU COM NECESSIDADES ESPECIAIS, de acordo com as reivindicações anteriores, caracterizados pelo fato de o setor (2) dotado de rosca permitir a cambiabilidade da cabeça (3) em relação ao cabo/manipulo (1) SPECIFIC USE WIRE GUIDE DEVICE FOR CHILDREN AND PERSONS WITH MOTOR LIMITATION OR SPECIAL NEEDS, according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the threaded sector (2) allows the head (3) to be interchangeable. cable / handle (1)
5 - APERFEIÇOAMENTOS INTRODUZIDOS NA CONCEPÇÃO CONSTRUTIVA DE ESCOVA DENTÁRIA COM DISPOSITIVO GUIA PARA FIO, DE USO ESPECÍFICO PARA CRIANÇAS E PESSOAS COM LIMITAÇÃO MOTORA OU COM NECESSIDADES ESPECIAIS, de acordo com a reivindicação n° 3, caracterizados pelo fato de o cabo (1) poder ser configurado mediante projeção sextavada (8), tendo em vista o maior reforço mecânico da estrutura propriamente dita.  5 - IMPROVEMENTS INTRODUCED IN THE CONSTRUCTIVE DESIGN OF BRUSH WITH BRIDGE-DEVICE, SPECIFIC USE FOR CHILDREN AND PERSONS WITH MOTOR LIMITATION OR SPECIAL NEEDS, according to claim 3 (1) be configured by hexagonal projection (8), in view of the greater mechanical reinforcement of the structure itself.
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