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WO2011072118A3 - Toothbrush with multi-tiered bristles - Google Patents

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WO2011072118A3
WO2011072118A3 PCT/US2010/059672 US2010059672W WO2011072118A3 WO 2011072118 A3 WO2011072118 A3 WO 2011072118A3 US 2010059672 W US2010059672 W US 2010059672W WO 2011072118 A3 WO2011072118 A3 WO 2011072118A3
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bristles
toothbrush
teeth
tooth
enabling
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WO2011072118A2 (en
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Ronald Plotka
Leesun Kim
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Eq & Tech Corp
MOUTH WATCHERS LLC
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Eq & Tech Corp
MOUTH WATCHERS LLC
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Publication of WO2011072118A3 publication Critical patent/WO2011072118A3/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61C—DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
    • A61C17/00—Devices for cleaning, polishing, rinsing or drying teeth, teeth cavities or prostheses; Saliva removers; Dental appliances for receiving spittle
    • A61C17/16—Power-driven cleaning or polishing devices
    • A61C17/22—Power-driven cleaning or polishing devices with brushes, cushions, cups, or the like
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0002—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process
    • 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
    • A46B9/026—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups where the surface of the brush body or carrier is not in one plane, e.g. not flat
    • 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
    • A46D—MANUFACTURE OF BRUSHES
    • A46D1/00—Bristles; Selection of materials for bristles
    • A46D1/006—Antimicrobial, disinfectant bristles, handle, bristle-carrier or packaging
    • 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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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Geometry (AREA)
  • Dentistry (AREA)
  • Epidemiology (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Brushes (AREA)

Abstract

Toothbrush comprising a plurality of multi-action bristles which enable the cleaning between the teeth and on the surfaces of the teeth. Certain of the bristles are longer than others, enabling them to reach into small but deep crevices on the surface of the tooth, and between teeth. Certain of the bristles are harder than others, enabling the effective cleaning of the tooth by removing stubborn debris that would remain were the bristles too soft. The bristles can be provided in spaced arrays, and a single filament attached to the head of the toothbrush at a point intermediate its length can be used to form a longer and a shorter bristle extending orthogonally from the head. Reduction or elimination of bacteria residing on the toothbrush is achieved by incorporating in the bristles or filaments making up the bristles one or more antimicrobial agents, such as nanosilver.
PCT/US2010/059672 2009-12-10 2010-12-09 Toothbrush with multi-tiered bristles Ceased WO2011072118A2 (en)

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US12/634,788 2009-12-10
US12/634,788 US20110138559A1 (en) 2009-12-10 2009-12-10 Toothbrush With Multi-Tiered Bristles

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WO2011072118A2 WO2011072118A2 (en) 2011-06-16
WO2011072118A3 true WO2011072118A3 (en) 2011-11-17

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JP2005323637A (en) * 2004-05-12 2005-11-24 Lion Corp Toothbrush handle
KR200381046Y1 (en) * 2005-01-05 2005-04-11 (주)지에스바이오 Colorfast antibacterial Toothbrush containing nano silver
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