BRMU8901827U2 - Constructive design for application of antiseptic solution to the active end of tooth brushing instruments - Google Patents

Abstract

CONSTRUCTIVE CONCEPTION FOR THE APPLICATION OF ANTI-SEPTIC SOLUTION IN THE ACTIVE END OF TOOTH BRUSHING INSTRUMENTS, comprising a constructive solution in which the decontamination of the bristles (7) of toothbrushes (2) of common use or specially designed is privileged. In fact, there are two basic constructive possibilities, i. is: one, in which the dispenser (1) is independent of the brush (2); and another, in which the same dispenser (1) is produced inside the handle (9) or brush handle (2). In the first case, there are at least two versions: one in which the dispenser (1) can be provided with one or more compartments for the deposition of one or more brushes (2); another where the dispenser (1) is transportable together with the brush (2) by means of its attachment to the handle (9), either by thread, fitting or substitute means. In the second construction alternative, the dispenser (1) is provided inside the handle (9) and communicable with the active end (5) through a duct (11) that leads to the antiseptic solution which in turn soaks the bristles (7) thanks to the absorbent properties of its microflora.

Description

CONSTRUCTIVE DESIGN FOR THE APPLICATION OF ANTI-STICK SOLUTION AT THE END OF ACTIVITY DENTAL BRUSHING INSTRUMENTS.

INTRODUCTION

This descriptive report refers to the improvements made in the constructive design of toothbrushes, so that they can be coupled or dispensed with dispensers for antiseptic solutions, whose action is by deposition or absorption, with a view to reducing active end infection levels. Contains brush bristles, which will remain soaked or soaked in antiseptic solution before and after use.

Thus, the present object contemplates conception that associates the dispensing application in which the braces are inserted and kept submerged in aseptic medium; or through which the aseptic solution used is conducted through a micro-conduit provided in the brush body from a compartment embedded in the handle. That is, the active portion of the brush is deposited in a container previously filled by the user and submerged in a bactericidal solution, or soaked by the same solution, given the absorbent properties of the microflora of its bristles.

The dispenser thus conceived is capable of ensuring absolutely effective hygiene in spite of the antisepsis of the toothbrush bristles, once contemplated, in one of the proposed constructive solutions, plastic conformation that provides to the dispenser practically all the constructive versions of brushes available on the market. ; and another that the dispenser is carried on the brush.

It should also be said that the asepsis is obtained either by simply depositing the brush tip into the dispensing compartment, sometimes by facilitating the absorption from the bristles, simply by filling or pre-filling the dispenser with the solution or medium. antiseptic to be employed.

Constructively, two basic variables are contemplated: one, the brush and the dispenser are provided with thread or threads, or half replacement; and, two, in the construction of the brush handle, the dispenser is projected, as shown in the following drawings. In any case, the device is portable, practical and easy to apply.

TECHNICAL STATE

Sanitizing systems and devices are, especially nowadays, very widespread and applied to practically everything that exists. Examples are dispensers used for hand asepsis, which are now unnecessary in places where crowding occurs in the past only in public lavatories and lavatories.

On the way to the remarkable technological advance that marks our days, the emergence of new diseases and bacteria, as well as the spread of mutant forms of known viruses, such as the swine flu pandemic, and through increasingly diverse means, are returning. And behold, the toothbrushes, although packed in contoiners which should in principle be fitted with them, are undoubtedly an important focus of contamination by different types of bacteria, viruses, yeast and intestinal parasites that come into contact with the brush through the cavity or the environment itself. .

I give in to a toothbrush exposed and moistened by wastewater or the damp nature of bathrooms, p. For example, it can be contaminated even by faecal coliforms. It is a fact that our toothbrushes, however incompatible with the advances in technology that are especially dental, so indispensable as they are in civilized daily life, are unfathomable focuses of proliferation of all kinds of contamination.

Equally true is that there is no market in the market for any truly effective means that is accessible for the reduction to controllable levels of bacterial proliferation in this respect. Mouthwashes and similar products are marketed by the millions, but none specifically aimed at controlling and eventually eliminating the risks to which humans are exposed simply by using something as seemingly harmless as a toothbrush. public, brushing is an act incorporated into the daily life of people, and absorbed as an indispensable procedure for the maintenance of oral health. And this, while not arguable, is insufficient and not at all true.

The simplistic concept that brushing ensures the individual's health needs to be overcome and reformulated so that the antisepsis of the brushing instruments themselves deserves the importance it actually has.

Recent research has shown that, after four days of use with two brushes a day, without the increase of toothpaste, the common toothbrushes showed about 50% of the predominantly streptococcus floris composed of S. salivarius, S. sanguis and S. mitis. (Malmberg et. Al., Cited by Long, © 2000). Fungi and yeasts with large numbers of enterobacteria were found in the microflora rest of the brushes.

Other authors, in earlier studies, claim that toothbrushes, within an average of 20 days, will be true colonies of microorganisms (SV Anberg © 1978; Ramli © 1998; Bunetel and Long © 2000).

Searches made in the state of the art will allow us to select documents involving various operative conceptions and formulations with specific applications of antisepsis and hygiene. Discarding those whose operation or conception is different in nature from the proposed solution, the following documents were selected:

PI8305172-4, filed September 22, 1983, under the heading Mouth Antiseptic Composition, in fact an oral composition that promotes oral hygiene for the treatment, control and / or inhibition of dental gingivitis, having as antiseptic agent the chlorhexidine; 45 to 65% by weight sucrose, 0.1 to 0.6% glycerin, 15 to 30% glycoses, 0.3 to 1.0% essences, 12 to 23% latex, 0.1 to 0 , 6% water and dye, and 0.01 to 0.14% dechorexidine. The preparation consists of the addition of elastant dye to chlorhexidine, heating and homogenization at specified temperatures and time. The mixture is added water and essence, with subsequent homogenization, and the final phase is made by the addition of sucrose, glucose and glycerin to the mixture, adjusting the pH of the final product between 6.9 and 7.4-

PI0215517-6, filed on 7/31/2003, under the heading Antiseptic Composition and Methods for Infecting Tissue and for Producing Antiseptic Composition, which deals with composition and methods for disinfecting tissue and for producing an antiseptic composition with a an antimicrobial agent selected from the group consisting of iodine (i ~ 2), an iodophore and a combination thereof, wherein the antimicrobial agent is present in an amount sufficient to provide an iodine concentration of at least about 0.25% by weight; a buffer of hydroxycarboxylic acid in an amount of at least about 5% by weight; Water; and an optionally substantive film-forming polymer.

PI0315023-2, filed on 4/22/2004, under the heading Antiseptic Skin Composition Distributor and Method of Preparing an Antiseptic Skin Decomposition for Use, as described above distributors of antiseptic composition methods of use, and which may include a recipient with one or more walls that are substantially gas-impermeable to ethylene oxide during normal ethylene oxide sterilization processes. In some embodiments, the container may include flexible walls free of barrier layers, vents, and a hydrophilic applicator.

PI0402323-4, filed on June 14, 2004, under the heading Mouth Antiseptic Composition, refers to an oral composition which has as its antiseptic agent chlorhexidine, which promotes oral hygiene with a view to treatment, control and / or inhibition of gingivitis and caviarental.

US2004 / 024708 Al, filed on 12/12/2004, under the heading (translated) ANTI-SEPTIC COMPOSITION, i. It is: p-Menthane-3,8-diol (PMD) has antiseptic, antibiotic, fungicidal and bacteridical properties. Used for these purposes in the form of compositions comprising the LDCs and a carrier.W0200 5/099 808, filed on 10/27/2005 (priority 4/1/2005), under the heading (translated) ANTI-SEPTIC COMPOSITION FOR SKIN, whose application and concept the title itself clarifies.

PI0602049-6, filed on 12/5/2006, under the heading PERFORMANCE INTRODUCED ON CONDITIONING AND ANTISISTIC DEVICE DENTAL AND CORRELATE f which deals with a new (1) brush and antiseptic (e) conditioner and antiseptic device such as orthodontic appliances, removable dentures, tongue cleaners, etc., and other dental instrument instruments, notably designed to provide safe and practical disinfection, providing the user with a place to store and disinfect toothbrushes, ridding them of bacteria, contributing to the user's health. Conditioner (1) is provided with space for the packaging of brushes and means for applying a suitable antiseptic substance (s).

W02008 / 061375 Al, filed on 5/29/2008 (priority 24/11/2006) under the heading (translated) ANTISEPTIC. The invention provides an antiseptic comprising a mixture of one to four alkyl alcohol and lactic acid as an antimicrobial agent, and solvent.

US2009 / 0004296 Al, filed January 1, 2009, under the heading (translated) Antiseptic Compositions and Methods of Use, in fact composition which includes antiseptic and a composition comprising a liquid nanostructure carrier and methods for the use of same.

As is apparent, there are various antiseptic compositions in some way related to oral hygiene, in addition to the device described in patent PI0602049-6, which, however, do not contemplate aseptic bristle brushing at intervals when the instrument is not being used.

For example, the composition referred to in Patent No. P0402323-4 is for oral use and proposes as chlorinexidine as an antiseptic agent for oral hygiene in the course of treatment or for the control and / or inhibition of degingivitis and dental caries while whereas Patent No. P0215517-6 discloses composition and methods for tissue adhesion and for producing an antiseptic composition with a group-selected antimicrobial agent, consisting of iodine (i ~ 2), an iodophore and a combination thereof, wherein the antimicrobial agent is present in an amount sufficient to provide an available iodine concentration of at least about 0.25 wt%; a hydroxycarboxylic acid buffer in an amount of at least about 5 wt%; and an optionally substantive film-forming polymer.

Also in the field of chemical compositions, patent EP 8305172-4, which deals with oral composition for oral hygiene specifically in the treatment, control and / or inhibition of dental gingivitis.

As for instruments or devices, the existence of patent PI0315023-2, relating to distributors of skin antiseptic composition and methods of use, was found, where a recipient containing ethylene oxide gas impermeable walls is contemplated. Its application is process specific of ethylene oxide sterilization.

Knowing the alternatives taught in the technical state, it can be seen that the concept of asepsis through the use of antiseptic compositions, either by means of dispensing instruments or packaging of those same compositions is the domain of the common technique.

In addition, among all the documents mentioned, only PI0602049-6, filed on June 14, 2004, under the heading of INSERT INSERTING IN EANTI-SEPTIC CONDITIONING BRUSH DEVICE, proposes an operating concept analogous to the present object, but with specifications. and miscellaneous application, as it is inherent to an antiseptic conditioner and instruments, including brush, removable dentures, tongue cleaners, etc., and other instruments, but specifically used in dental-phono-medicine, designed to permit disinfection. descriptive report and the four-claim statement that the packer is provided with housing, each sized to accommodate the active portion of the instrument to be stored and / or disinfected, all of which are communicable with a reservoir by a duct system, which is intended for the packaging of bactericidal solution.

The operation of the device is by spraying from a bactericidal solution duct and reservoir system which promotes the solution jet into the instrument, be it a brush or a removable prosthesis, e.g. ex.

So much so that, constructively speaking, said device is provided with actuator mechanism, cartridge, plunger, etc., sprinkler system components that allow the bactericidal solution to be sprayed on the instrument to be disinfected.

This concept is realized in that it develops the claim framework which, already in the second claim, establishes the piston pressing operation of the cartridge so that the solution is directed to the sprinkler, from where it is blasted in the active part of the packed instrument, while the claims no. 5 and 7, respectively, keep the instrument dry after spraying, and an optional element may be provided in the device, i. It is: hole in the rear face where the piston slides, coinciding with the hole provided in the device body, allowing the solution to spray into the user's buccal cavity. Further, it is claimed that the device is preferably made of plastic or substitute material, and the composition is bactericidal.

PATENT OBJECT SUMMARY

Thus, the object described here deals with a new conception, which either attaches the antiseptic dispenser to the brush, either by screw or other, or proposes it embedded in the handle of the brushing instrument itself, with the asepsis obtainable or the deposition of the portion. of the brush in bactericidal solution, in the first constructive version, or by the spread facilitated by the absorbent properties with which the brush bristles are made, in the second version.

Taking into account the observations relevant to the state of the art as described above, it is the objective of the present descriptive constructivity report that, applied or independent regardless of the brushing instrument, or the compartment provided in the handle of the same instrument, and provided with antiseptic solution, It allows the asepsis of the bristles that are provided with the active portion of toothbrushes, either by deposition or by absorption.

Thus, the brush bristles will be disinfected by simply depositing their active portion into a dispenser whose interior is previously supplied with bactericidal dissolution, or by absorbing the same solution from the compartment provided in the handle of the brushing instrument itself.

It should also be noted that when the dispenser is not embedded in the brush handle, there are basically two possibilities of construction, i. is: one, the dispenser is provided with more than one compartment to receive more than one brush; In two, the dispenser is compact and portable, when it can be coupled to the brush handle in the same way as it is to the active portion thereof, that is, by screwing, snapping or replacement.

Thus, the present dispenser, when conceived separately from the brushing instrument, is nothing but a housing which, previously supplied with the preferably liquid bactericidal solution, receives its active pore, decontaminating it by deposition / emergence. In this case, the dispenser may or may not be coupled to the brush handle so that it can be carried or not; and may contain one or more brushes according to the adopted construction version.

Also, when designed as part of the brushing instrument, the dispenser is embedded in the brush shaft and communicable with the active portion through a small duct through which the bactericidal solution will be absorbed due to the properties of the microflorate bristles, which will facilitate the smooth and continued spread of this solution. antiseptic.

It is further noted that the dispenser housing proposed separately from the brushing instrument is externally shaped so as to preferably remain upright, whether or not to be attached to the brush handle, or suitable for one or more brushes. That is, in these constructive versions, the bottom is solved in straight lines and larger proportions than the access nozzle, so that it is standing still, although intended to contain more than one brush.

In such a conception, i. It is when there is provision for the adoption of more than one brush, to note that the compartments are watertight. And in any desescas the active tip of the brush is immersed in a bactericidal solution, thus being maintained by the action of connectors that can be threads or substitute, provided in both the brush and the dispenser access nozzle or mambas, in which case they will be found, especially in the case of threaded seal.

In such cases, as already mentioned, the operation is therefore given or by the emergence of the active end of the brush in the dispenser housing; whereas it will be facilitated by the dissemination of the damicroflora absorbent action of the bristles, which will occur the disinfection of the bristles when the dispenser is provided in the brush itself.

In any case, antiseptic action is ensured by the fact that the bristles remain soaked in solution whose properties allow them to be completely or nearly decontaminated. DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

The characterization of the commentary improvements is made by means of representative drawings of the proposed constructive solution and its versions, so much so that the constructive conception and the operation can be grasped with the necessary clarity.

From the elaborated figures, which express the preferential ways of realizing the idealized product, the description of this report is based, by means of numerical and consecutive references, where the constructive and operative aspects are clarified by the representations adopted, determining the required protection.

These figures are for illustrative purposes only and may vary as long as they do not depart from what was originally intended.

It is therefore necessary to:

FIGURE 1 illustrates a dispenser (1) by means of a constructive solution in which it is independently contained of the brush (2) and proposed for receiving one or more of a brush (2). The figure illustrates the possibility that the coupling between the devices (1 and 2) can be obtained by means of threaded detectors (3 and 4) provided in the active portion (5) of the brush (2) and in the dispensing accessory nozzle (1). ; e- FIGURE 2 illustrates the dispenser (1) coupled to the active tip (5) of the brushing instrument (2) when decontaminating the bristle (7). This representation shows that once the coupling sector (8) the brush (2) is sealed or not it may be in vertical position.

FIGURE 3. still alluding to the constructive variable in which the dispenser (1) is separated from the brush (2), describes it in the portable version, in which case it can be coupled to the brush (9) of the brush (2) by sector (10) the locking, in turn solved with thread or similar means, given the need for sealing, since the dispenser (1), in this operation, will be devoid of liquid inside.

FIGURE 4 provides a cross-sectional view of the brushing instrument (2), with the compartment (1) embedded in the cable (9) communicating with the active tip (5) by means of a conduit (11) of the used bactericidal solution. The figure shows a recess (12) which, provided on the inside of the active portion (5) of the brush (2), provides contact of the antiseptic solution with the bristles (7), sufficient for dissemination since the decayed microflora (7) has absorbing properties. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PATENT OBJECT

With respect to the drawing examples, the present utility model describes a dispenser (1) whose constructive design can contemplate it separately or as an integral part of the brushing instrument (2).

When separated from the brush (2) the dispenser (1) may be provided with an internal thread (4) on the access nozzle (6), which in this case corresponds to the external thread (3) provided on the active tip (5) of the brushing instrument (2), so that when deposited in the compartment (1) its bristles (7) remain in a state of emergence in bactericidal solution applicable to decontamination.

Still considered the constructive solution that provides the dispenser (1) separate from the brush (2), the external plastic conformation will be solved so that the brushing instrument (2) can be sustained preferably in the vertical position, although this is not absolutely indispensable.

When molded into the handle (9) of the brush (2), being an integral part of its construction, the dispenser (1) is only a compartment communicable with the edges (7) of the active tip (5) by means of a conduit (11). . Given the damicroflora absorbent properties of the bristles (7), the dissemination of the bactericidal solution contained in the dispenser (1) will be facilitated, meaning that they will be continuously soaked from this bactericidal solution and thus decontaminated.

In another version of the separate constructivity of the brush (2), the dispenser (1) may be coupled to the cable (9) for portability purposes, i. It can be transported together with the brush (2) itself. In view of the disinfection of the bristles (7), the operation is given the same concept as the previous version, just the deposition of the active portion (5) in relation to the dispensing access nozzle (6) (1).

Whatever the design version, the dispenser (1) internally is hollow and of compatible proportions either upon receipt of the active tip (5) from the brushing instrument (2) and its bristles (7), or the containment of adequate amount of bactericidal solution to be absorbed by the bristle microflora (7), in the case of the version where the device (1) integrates the brush (2).

Regarding the antiseptic solution, it should be noted that there are numerous alternatives available on the market, which can be purchased from specialized establishments without any difficulty.

Whatever the composition, those intended for antisepsis of dental instruments or even oral care substances having chlorhexidine as an antiseptic agent, e.g. ex.

Claims (5)

1. - CONSTRUCTIVE DESIGN FOR THE APPLICATION OF ANTI-SEPTIC SOLUTION IN THE ACTIVE EXTRACTION OF DENTAL SURVIVING INSTRUMENTS, characterized by the fact that it disinfects specifically the brushes (7) of dental brushing instruments (2) or by fitting the active end (5) into the dispenser. 1), sometimes by facilitating the dissemination of bactericidal solution contained in compartment (1) embedded in the handle or handle (9) of the brush (2). 2. CONSTRUCTIVE DESIGN FOR THE APPLICATION OF ANTI-SEPTIC SOLUTION IN THE ACTIVE EXTREMITY OF DENTAL SURVIVING INSTRUMENTS according to claim 2, characterized in that the dispenser (1) may be proposed separately or as part of the brushing instrument (2). 3. CONSTRUCTIVE DESIGN FOR THE APPLICATION OF ANTI-SEPTIC SOLUTION IN THE ACTIVE EXTREMITY OF DENTAL SURVING INSTRUMENTS according to claim 1 and in view of a preferably alternative constructivity characterized in that the dispenser (1) can be attached to the cable 9) the brushing instrument (2) for transportability purposes. 4. CONSTRUCTIVE DESIGN FOR THE APPLICATION OF ANTI-SEPTIC SOLUTION IN THE ACTIVE EXTREMITY OF DENTAL SURVIVING INSTRUMENTS, according to claim 1, and in view of an preferably alternative constructivity characterized by the fact that the dispenser (1) may be provided with more a compartment for receiving more brush (2). 5. CONSTRUCTIVE DESIGN FOR THE APPLICATION OF ANTI-SEPTIC SOLUTION IN THE ACTIVE EXTRACTION OF DENTAL SURVIVING INSTRUMENTS according to claim 2, characterized in that the dispenser (1) can be molded internally into the handle (9) of the communicable brush (2). through a duct (11) with the reactive end (5) and the bristles (7) for antiseptic dissolution absorption.