WO2015095979A1 - E bass copper ii electric toothbrush - Google Patents

Abstract

The present application relates to an electric toothbrush referred to as e Bass Copper II (1) with anteroposterior longitudinal movement (front-to-back) or brushing movement referred to as the Bass technique, the bristles or filaments of which are made of polymers impregnated with copper salts and the complete outer shell of which is also made of polymers impregnated with copper salts, thus combining the best brushing technique with bactericidal properties, resulting in an improved electric toothbrush which makes it possible to achieve better dental hygiene, while keeping the brush in the best possible hygiene conditions.

Description

 ELECTRICAL TOOTHBRUSH and BASS COPPER II

 Technical Sector

 Electric toothbrushes, despite their constant sophistication and diversity of models, present technologies that do not turn out to be very effective, so the enthusiasm on the part of dentists to recommend them is scarce or nil. Its market penetration does not exceed 11% and the latest studies also indicate that the environment provided by the bristles of toothbrushes in general is a source of proliferation of colonies of bacteria that cause various diseases to their users.

 In 2009, the EPA (Enviromental Protection Agency) recognized copper as the only metal that offers a bactericidal contact surface, which has resulted in the development of countless anti-bacterial products from this metal.

 Prior art

 Patent application 2572-2012 filed in Chile by Gacitúa, describes a brush with copper applications on the bristle fixings and on the shaft, called e Bass Copper, in an effort to achieve an antibacterial effect, combined with the technique of Bass brushing, recognized as the best for teeth cleaning, in an attempt to achieve an improved electric brush. On the other hand, patent application 134-2010 filed in Chile by Copper Andino describes a method for preparing a biocidal material from polymers.

 Disclosure of the invention

 The Utility Model consists of an improved electric toothbrush, which has been called "e Bass Copper II" that reproduces Bass's brushing technique, recognized in dentistry as the most efficient brushing technique, which consists of short brush movements back and forth at a 45 ° angle to the surface of the teeth and gums, electro-mechanized, saving work, time, and achieving a more effective result.

On the other hand, the antibacterial element is now incorporated in the filaments that form the bristles and in the composition of the brush housing. Both components are manufactured based on polymers impregnated with copper salts, in order to prevent contamination by creating an antibacterial barrier throughout the brush, thus preventing the lodging and proliferation of bacterial colonies, thanks to the recently recognized biocidal effect of this metal.

 Brief description of the drawings

 Figure 1 represents an electric brush and Bass Copper Π

 1-1 Represents sows made from filaments based on copper impregnated polymers.

1-2 Represents the outer shell or body of the brush, made of copper impregnated polymers. Best way to realize the invention.

 The best way to carry out the invention is by the following preferred form:

 An electric toothbrush, with antero-posterior longitudinal movement (forward-backward) or brushing movement known as Bass technique, whose bristles or filaments are manufactured based on polymers impregnated in copper salts and whose complete outer shell is also made in polymers impregnated with copper salts, thus combining the best brushing technique and bactericidal properties, resulting in an improved electric toothbrush that allows for greater dental hygiene, keeping the brush in the best possible hygiene conditions.

 Industrial application.

 This improved electric toothbrush can be used interchangeably by any user to optimize oral hygiene and to prevent their toothbrush from accumulating bacterial agents that expose it to dangerous diseases.

Claims

Claims  1. Electric toothbrush and Bass Copper II characterized by providing the Bass brushing technique, whose filaments or bristles and housing are made from polymers impregnated with copper salts.  2. Electric toothbrush and Bass Copper II, according to claim No. 1, characterized in that the internal plastic components are manufactured from polymers impregnated with copper salts.  3. Electric toothbrush and Bass Copper II, according to claim No. 1 and No. 2,  characterized in that all the complementary components for its operation are manufactured from polymers impregnated in copper salts.  4. Electric toothbrush and Bass Copper II, according to claim No. 1, characterized in that its filaments or bristles are made from polymers impregnated with gold.