RS20221153A1 - Electrolyzing toothbrush for dog's dental health - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of devices used in veterinary medicine, and particularly to small breed dog's dental health. The problem solved by this invention is how to construct a toothbrush for maintaining the dental hygiene of dogs, based on electrolysis. Tartar and bacteria present in the mouth of dogs are the cause of various diseases and degenerative health conditions. The novelty of the invention is in the construction of the toothbrush for dogs, which has two electrodes (5) used to close the circuit through the dog's saliva and thus enable the removal of bacteria and plaque. A 3V battery (7) electronically powers the brush. By pressing the button (3), the user activates the power supply of the electrodes (5), which lasts for 15 seconds with a voltage of 3V. The object of the invention is to accelerate the process of removing bacteria, achieves higher efficiency, higher comfort of use, avoids the costs of using toothpaste and enables easy replacement of the toothbrush head.

Description

Electrolysis-based brush for dog dental hygiene

Field of technology to which the invention relates

The subject invention, generally speaking, falls into the field of devices used in veterinary medicine, more specifically oral hygiene in small breed dogs.

Technical problem

The technical problem solved by this invention is how to construct a simple toothbrush for maintaining dental hygiene in dogs, based on electrolysis. Certain breeds of dogs, due to breed norms, have poor jaws and tooth alignment, and are highly likely to suffer from dental disease. Dental plaque and bacteria present in the mouths of dogs (pets) are the cause of various diseases and degenerative health conditions (gingivitis). Professional (veterinary) cleaning and treatment of teeth is expensive, and since dogs chew and lick household items, including the hands of their owners, there is a risk to human health. Existing solutions in the form of toothbrushes for dogs that use toothpaste, as well as chewing sticks, do not give good enough results or are complicated to use.

The proposed toothbrush is based on electrolysis and the existence of two electrodes that enable the elimination of bacteria, plaque reduction, greater efficiency than existing solutions, and independent functioning (no toothpaste or other auxiliary agent is used).

State of the art

The current state of the art is such that there are two basic solutions for the needs of dog dental hygiene. The first solution is based on classic toothbrushes that require appropriate toothpaste. In this case, problems arise related to the need to use toothpaste, the price of the toothpaste itself, as well as getting dogs used to this type of dental hygiene (bearing in mind that it is necessary to get the dog used to the toothpaste, and on the other hand, it is impossible to teach a dog to spit out the toothpaste). The second existing solution intended for maintaining dog dental hygiene is rubber products that are used for chewing, thus helping dogs maintain dental hygiene. This solution has low efficiency and the inability for pet owners to be sure how often and effectively the product is actually used.

The problems listed above were the reason for the construction of the proposed solution, namely a toothbrush that works on the basis of electrodes. A positively charged conductive stainless steel rod passing through the handle will attract the total negatively charged bacteria and remove microorganisms from the dog's mouth before they form plaque. The proposed pet toothbrush works without toothpaste and could be a significant instrument for maintaining oral hygiene in dogs.

Exposition of the essence of the invention

The novelty of the invention is reflected in the design of a toothbrush for pets (dogs) that has 2 electrodes that are used to close the electrical circuit through saliva and thus enable the removal of bacteria and plaque (which has been proven by initial clinical trials). The brush has electronics powered by a 3V battery. By pressing the button, the user activates the power supply to the electrodes, which lasts 15 seconds, with a voltage of 3V. If the user presses the button again before the 15 seconds have elapsed, the current in the electrodes is turned off.

The user has a visual indication when the brush is working via the indicator on the front. When the light is on, there is a voltage of 3V in the electrodes. When the light is off, there is no voltage in the electrodes. The essence of the invention is that the subject invention accelerates the process of removing bacteria, achieves higher efficiency and greater comfort in use. It also avoids the costs of using toothpaste and enables easy replacement of the toothbrush head. In addition to the above, the subject invention also has the following advantages over known technical solutions, the most important of which are:

1. new application of technology (electrolytic removal of bacteria),

2. enabled communication with software that connects consumers and veterinarians (Pet Care Application),

3. ergonomic design (the brush handle fits the person using it, and the brush head with bristles is made according to the dog's ergonomics),

4. selection of FDA-approved materials (different flavors and bristle compositions for washing), and

5. additional user-friendly features, such as a timer or replaceable/changeable brush heads.

Brief description of the draft images

The invention is shown in the following drawing figures:

Figure 1 - presents an axonometric view of a toothbrush

Figure 2 - presents a technical drawing of a toothbrush with the positions of the components shown.

Detailed description of the invention

A toothbrush for pets (especially for small dog breeds) bases its function on the existence of two electrodes (5). The electrodes themselves have a cover with bristles on one side (i.e. the brush body itself, which is replaceable) (2) and on the other side there is a printed circuit board (6), a battery (7) and an NFC tag (8). The components of the printed circuit board (6), the battery (7) and the NFC tag (8) are located in the inner housing (4) and their task is to provide the battery (the device is powered by a non-replaceable Lilon battery) (7) of 3V with a voltage to activate and power the electrodes (5). By pressing the button (3), the user activates the power supply of the electrodes (5), which lasts for 15 seconds with a voltage of 3V. If the user presses the button (3) before the 15 seconds have elapsed, the current in the electrodes (5) is turned off. On the other hand, on the front of the housing, there is an LED (10) that provides a visual indication of the operation to the user. The NFC tag (8) is responsible for ensuring communication between the brush and the user application that records the time and duration of the brushing process. The brush is designed to illuminate the pet's mouth using a light guide (9) and serve as an indicator, with the role of the electrodes (5) being to ionize saliva and thus assist in cleaning. By pressing the button (3), a current flow is enabled between the electrodes (5) in the environment where they will be connected by saliva. The LED (10) is turned on and is activated while the brush is in operation. The expected lifespan of the device is 1-2 years.

All components located in the inner housing (4) are housed in an outer housing (1) that is designed according to ergonomic principles and consists of hard and soft plastic parts. The outer housing (1) and the inner housing (4) (which houses the components) are connected by a screw (11) and a plug (12).

Method of industrial or other application of the invention

According to initial market research (number of pets, spending on their health and hygiene, percentage of owners who take care of their pets' dental hygiene), the proposed toothbrush fits the market and technological need, enabling better dental hygiene for pets, reducing bacteria through electrolysis, at a significantly lower cost. This toothbrush may be of interest to individual owners of small dog breeds, but also to veterinarians and veterinary practices.

Claims (5)

Patent claims 1. An electrolysis-based brush intended for dental hygiene of dogs, characterized in that by pressing the button (3), the user activates the power supply of the electrodes (5) which lasts for 15 seconds, with a voltage of 3V, thus closing the electrical circuit via the dog's saliva and thus enabling the removal of bacteria and plaque. 2. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that a visual indicator, i.e. an LED (10) which provides a visual indication of operation to the user, is located on the front side of the housing body. 3. The device according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that if the user presses the button (Z) again before 15 seconds have elapsed, the current in the electrodes (5) is turned off. 4. The device according to claims 1, 2 and 3, characterized in that the electrodes (5) on one side have a cover with bristles (i.e. only the body of the brush that is replaceable) (2) and on the other side there is a printed circuit board (6), a battery (7) and an NFC tag (8). 5. The device according to claims 1, 2, 3 and 4, characterized in that the components of the printed circuit board (b), battery (7) and NFC tag (8) are located in the inner housing (4), and the 3V battery (7) provides the voltage for activating and powering the electrodes (5).