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WO2017039913A1 - Combinaison de brosse à dents et de fil dentaire - Google Patents

Combinaison de brosse à dents et de fil dentaire Download PDF

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WO2017039913A1
WO2017039913A1 PCT/US2016/045071 US2016045071W WO2017039913A1 WO 2017039913 A1 WO2017039913 A1 WO 2017039913A1 US 2016045071 W US2016045071 W US 2016045071W WO 2017039913 A1 WO2017039913 A1 WO 2017039913A1
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Zoltan RUSZNAK
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61C—DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
    • A61C15/00—Devices for cleaning between the teeth
    • A61C15/04—Dental floss; Floss holders
    • A61C15/046—Flossing tools
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0055—Brushes combined with other articles normally separate from the brushing process, e.g. combs, razors, mirrors
    • A46B15/0069—Brushes fitted with a interdental devices, e.g. toothpick
    • A46B15/0071—Toothbrushes with flossing arrangements

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  • the present disclosure relates generally to dental devices.
  • an oral hygiene device adapted for use in the oral cavity comprises a toothbrush at one end and a flossing device at the opposite end.
  • the flossing device comprises first and second arms and first and second floss-anchoring buttons.
  • Each arm has a floss-receiving slot defined in a distal end.
  • the first floss-anchoring button projects from the first arm and the second floss-anchoring button projects from the second arm.
  • Each floss-anchoring button has two or more floss-receiving channels defined in a peripheral wall thereof.
  • Each of the two or more floss-receiving channels may be continuous about a
  • Two or more floss-receiving channels may be defined in a first side of the first floss- anchoring button. Two or more floss-receiving channels may be defined in a second side of the first floss-anchoring button opposite the first side. The two or more floss-receiving channels defined in the first side of the first floss-anchoring button may not be continuous with the two or more floss- receiving channels defined in the second side of the first floss-anchoring button. Two or more floss- receiving channels may be defined in a first side of the second floss-anchoring button. Two or more floss-receiving channels may be defined in a second side of the second floss-anchoring button opposite the first side. The two or more floss-receiving channels defined in the first side of the second floss-anchoring button may not be continuous with the two or more floss-receiving channels defined in the second side of the second floss-anchoring button.
  • Each of the two or more floss-receiving channels may be substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of its respective floss-anchoring button.
  • Each of the two or more floss-receiving channels may be angled relative to a longitudinal axis of its respective floss-anchoring button.
  • Each arm may be curved in at least two planes. Each arm may be tapered. Each arm may be round in cross-section.
  • an oral hygiene device adapted for use in the oral cavity comprises a toothbrush at one end and a flossing device at the opposite end.
  • the flossing device comprises first and second arms. Each arm has a floss-receiving slot defined in a distal end. Each arm has two or more floss-receiving channels defined therein.
  • the oral hygiene device may further comprise first and second floss-positioning buttons.
  • the first floss-positioning button projects from the first arm at a position that is distal to the two or more floss-receiving channels.
  • the second floss-positioning button projects from the second arm at a position that is distal to the two or more floss-receiving channels.
  • Each floss-positioning button has a head portion and a neck portion, a diameter of the neck portion being smaller than a diameter of the head portion.
  • Each of the two or more floss-receiving channels may be continuous about a
  • Two or more floss-receiving channels may be defined in a first side of the first arm. Two or more floss-receiving channels may be defined in a second side of the first arm opposite the first side. The two or more floss-receiving channels defined in the first side of the first arm may not be continuous with the two or more floss-receiving channels defined in the second side of the first arm. Two or more floss-receiving channels may be defined in a first side of the second arm. Two or more floss-receiving channels may be defined in a second side of the second arm opposite the first side. The two or more floss-receiving channels defined in the first side of the second arm may not be continuous with the two or more floss-receiving channels defined in the second side of the second arm.
  • Each of the two or more floss-receiving channels may be substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of its respective arm.
  • Each of the two or more floss-receiving channels may be angled relative to a longitudinal axis of its respective arm.
  • Each arm may be curved in at least two planes. Each arm may be tapered. Each arm may be round in cross-section.
  • FIG. 1 is a side view of a combination toothbrush and flossing device, in accordance with embodiments of the invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a top view of the device of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 3 is a flossing end view of the device of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the device of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 5 is a top view of a flossing end of a combination toothbrush and flossing device, in accordance with alternative embodiments of the invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a side view of the device of FIG. 5.
  • FIG. 7 is a top view of a flossing end of a combination toothbrush and flossing device, in accordance with alternative embodiments of the invention.
  • FIG. 8 is a side view of the device of FIG. 7.
  • the present solution represents a sophisticated ergonomic design of a dental device 10 having a toothbrush 41 on one end, and the flossing aid 40 on the opposite end.
  • Flossing is a daily routine, aimed to preserve the periodontal health (gum disease), and prevent the formation of tooth decay and bad breath.
  • the present solution incorporates the use of the toothbrush head 41 on one end of the device, and a flossing aid 40 on the opposite end, that allows the replacement of the floss 33 after each hygiene procedure.
  • the curvature of the flossing end has been designed and tested, to allow the operator to reach the most difficult area in the oral cavity, without any exceptional dexterity, and effort, making flossing a very desirable procedure.
  • the fork area 40 of the device, and the opening between the arms 36, 37 has optimum size, taking in consideration the average size and position of the teeth in the oral cavity, providing this way a comfortable fit and feel during the hygiene procedure (flossing).
  • the operator chooses the length of floss and, with a simple motion, can insert it in a retention slot 39 present on the button 32 from the left arm 37, then will rotate the floss around the button and inserts it the opposite direction into the same slot, then takes the floss over the slot 35 present on the tip of the left arm 32, takes it across the opening of the fork into the slot 34 present on the tip of the opposite arm 36 of the fork, then into the retention slot on the button 31 on the side of the arm 36, will rotate the floss and lock it into the position.
  • a silicon type handle insert 48 provides better grip, feel, and ergonomics.
  • the present device provides an ergonomically, simple to use and economical solution.
  • FIGS. 5 and 6 an alternative embodiment of a combination toothbrush and flossing device 50 is illustrated.
  • Device 50 is very similar to device 10, however the floss retention buttons have a different structure. Only the flossing end of device 50 is illustrated, as the handle and toothbrush end may be identical to that of device 10.
  • the flossing end of device 50 comprises two arms 52a, 52b. Each arm has a floss guide slot 54a, 54b defined in the tip of each arm. Each arm also has a floss retention button 56a, 56b projecting laterally from the side of each arm.
  • Each floss retention button 56a, 56b has two or more floss-receiving channels 58a, 58b defined in the distal and proximal sides of each button ("distal” and “proximal” as used to describe the sides of the buttons refers to the sides of the buttons facing, respectively, the distal and proximal ends of the arms 54a, 54b).
  • the top and bottom sides of each button may be flat (as seen in FIG. 6) and may not include the channels (i.e., the channels may not extend around the entire circumference of the buttons).
  • the floss-receiving channels may be defined around the entire circumference of the buttons (not illustrated).
  • the channels 58a, 58b may be substantially perpendicular, may be angled upward, or may be angled downward (such downward angling of the channels is illustrated in FIG. 5).
  • a user wraps a first end of the floss two or more times around button 56a, such that the floss engages at least one channel 58a (and preferably at least two channels) on each side of button 56a.
  • the user then extends the floss around the distal end of arm 52a, ensuring that the floss engages slot 54a, across the opening between the two distal ends of the arms, and around the distal end of arm 52b, ensuring that the floss engages slot 54b.
  • the user then wraps a second end of the floss two or more times around button 56b, such that the floss engages at least one channel 58b (and preferably at least two channels) on each side of button 56b.
  • Having two or more floss-receiving channels 58a, 58b makes it easier and quicker for a user to secure the two ends of the floss to the buttons 56a 56b, and makes for more secure retention of the floss. Additionally, having two or more floss-receiving channels 58a, 58b enables the floss to be secured to the buttons without having an end slot 39 as in the embodiment of FIGS. 1-4.
  • FIGS. 7 and 8 an alternative embodiment of a combination toothbrush and flossing device 70 is illustrated.
  • Device 70 is very similar to device 10, however the floss retention buttons have a different structure and there is an additional floss-retention mechanism. Only the flossing end of device 70 is illustrated, as the handle and toothbrush end may be identical to that of device 10.
  • the flossing end of device 70 comprises two arms 72a, 72b. Each arm has a floss guide slot 74a, 74b defined in the tip of each arm. Each arm also has a floss positioning button 76a, 76b projecting laterally from the side of each arm.
  • Each floss positioning button 76a, 76b comprises a generally round head on top of a generally round neck, with the neck having a smaller diameter than the head such that a circumferential channel is defined between the underside of the head and the arm of the flossing device. Additionally, two or more (three are illustrated) floss retention channels 78a, 78b are defined in each arm proximal to the floss positioning buttons 76a, 76b. The channels 78a, 78b may or may not extend around the entire circumference of each arm. In the embodiment illustrated in FIGS.
  • the channels are only defined in the lateral sides of each arm (such that there are three channels on each side of each arm), while the top and bottom of each arm does not include the channels but rather is flush with the rest of the top and bottom surfaces, respectively, of the arms.
  • the channels 78a, 78b may be substantially perpendicular, may be angled toward the distal end of each arm, or may be angled toward the proximal end of each arm (such proximal angling of the channels is illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 8).
  • a user wraps a first end of the floss two or more times around arm 72a at the location of channels 78a, such that the floss engages at least one channel 78a (and preferably at least two channels) on each side of arm 72a.
  • the user wraps the floss one or more times around button 76a, which helps properly position the floss.
  • the user then extends the floss around the distal end of arm 72a, ensuring that the floss engages slot 74a, across the opening between the two distal ends of the arms, and around the distal end of arm 72b, ensuring that the floss engages slot 74b.
  • the user then wraps the floss one or more times around button 76b, which helps properly position the floss.
  • each floss-positioning button may be flat, may be slanted (with the lower side toward the distal end of the arm and the higher side toward the proximal end of the arm, or vice versa), or may have a rounded center peak (i.e., similar to a mushroom).

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L'invention concerne un dispositif d'hygiène buccale pouvant être utilisé dans la cavité buccale qui comprend une brosse à dents à une extrémité, et un dispositif de passage de fil dentaire à l'extrémité opposée. Le dispositif de passage de fil dentaire comprend des premier et deuxième bras et des premier et deuxième boutons d'ancrage de fil dentaire. Chaque bras comporte une fente de réception de fil dentaire définie à une extrémité distale. Le premier bouton d'ancrage de fil dentaire se projette depuis le premier bras et le deuxième bouton d'ancrage de fil dentaire se projette depuis le deuxième bras. Chaque bouton d'ancrage de fil dentaire comporte deux canaux récepteurs de fil dentaire ou plus définis dans leur paroi périphérique.
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Citations (6)

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US1414604A (en) * 1920-12-28 1922-05-02 Thum Rudolf Sanitary tooth cleaner
US2354454A (en) * 1944-03-21 1944-07-25 Samuel H Geffner Dental floss holder
US4427018A (en) * 1982-04-05 1984-01-24 Yves Lagace Dental floss holder
WO2009072277A1 (fr) * 2007-12-04 2009-06-11 Masakazu Shimizu Support de fil dentaire, et procédé de montage de fil dentaire
US20090188523A1 (en) * 2008-01-24 2009-07-30 Wen Chin Rau Structure of floss stick having a strip-shaped floss
US20140360526A1 (en) * 2013-06-05 2014-12-11 Zoltan RUSZNAK Tooth brush and flossing aid combination

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1414604A (en) * 1920-12-28 1922-05-02 Thum Rudolf Sanitary tooth cleaner
US2354454A (en) * 1944-03-21 1944-07-25 Samuel H Geffner Dental floss holder
US4427018A (en) * 1982-04-05 1984-01-24 Yves Lagace Dental floss holder
WO2009072277A1 (fr) * 2007-12-04 2009-06-11 Masakazu Shimizu Support de fil dentaire, et procédé de montage de fil dentaire
US20090188523A1 (en) * 2008-01-24 2009-07-30 Wen Chin Rau Structure of floss stick having a strip-shaped floss
US20140360526A1 (en) * 2013-06-05 2014-12-11 Zoltan RUSZNAK Tooth brush and flossing aid combination

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