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TWI391105B - Oral care implement - Google Patents
TWI391105B
TWI391105B TW94145694A TW94145694A TWI391105B TW I391105 B TWI391105 B TW I391105B TW 94145694 A TW94145694 A TW 94145694A TW 94145694 A TW94145694 A TW 94145694A TW I391105 B TWI391105 B TW I391105B
TW94145694A
TW200642622A (en
Douglas J Hohlbein
Armin Baertschi
2004-12-23 Priority to US11/019,685 priority Critical patent/US7908699B2/en
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Oral care equipment (2) [Related application cross-reference]
This application is a continuation-in-part of the co-pending U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 10/869,922 filed on Jun. 18, 2004, which is incorporated herein by reference. Partial succession application in case /601,106; part of the continuation application for PCT/US03/030633 (designated US) for the PCT patent application filed on September 26, 2003, which claims September 27, 2002 Rights of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/414,117, filed on Jan. 16, 2002, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/419, 425, filed on Oct. Part of the continuation application for the PCT Patent Application No. PCT/US2003/029497 (designated US) filed on September 17, 2003, which claims US Provisional Patent Application No. 60 filed on September 20, 2002 </ RTI> </ RTI> </ RTI> </ RTI> <RTIgt; </ RTI> <RTIgt; </ RTI> <RTIgt; </ RTI> <RTIgt; </ RTI> <RTIgt; </ RTI> <RTIgt; Partial application for the case of /989,267, which was 2004 Part of the continuation application for the copending U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 29/209,242 filed on July 14; and the continuation application of the co-pending U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 10/109,637 filed on April 1, 2002 The case is a partial continuation application of the U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 29/148,074 filed on Sep. 14, 2001 (now U.S. Patent No. D456,139), and the U.S. patent filed on July 3, 2001. Part of the continuation application of the application Serial No. 09/879,606 (now US Patent No. 6,442,787). The contents of each of the above-identified applications are incorporated herein by reference.
The present invention relates to an oral care implement having a cleaner for cleaning a soft tissue surface in a mouth.
According to the American Dental Association, the main source of bad breath for healthy humans is microbes deposited on the tongue, with a bacterial coating on the tongue that hides the organisms and debris that cause bad breath. The tongue is a paradise for microbial growth because the papillary nature of the tongue surface creates a unique ecological environment that provides a large surface area that helps bacteria accumulate in the mouth. Anaerobic flora and bacteria colonizing the tongue play an important role in the generation of chronic bad breath, commonly known as bad breath. In general, bacteria produce volatile sulfur compounds (VSC). If enough sulfur compounds are accumulated, the result is a bad breath or bad breath.
Although a bladed tongue scraper has been used in the past, it has deficiencies in terms of effectiveness and/or safety. In addition, although it is advantageous to clean the tongue by any possibility, some users avoid using such scrapers because of the lack of comfort of the scrapers on the surface of the tongue.
Accordingly, there is a need for an oral care implement having a tongue cleaner that effectively removes bacterial bacteria and other debris while maintaining user comfort.
The present invention is directed to an oral care implement having a tissue cleaner that provides improved cleaning and effective removal of bacteria and microscopic debris on the surface of the oral tissue.
In one aspect of the invention, the tissue cleaner comprises a plurality of bumps for cleaning the surface of the soft tissue in the mouth, particularly between the mastoids used to clean the tongue. In another preferred aspect of the invention, the tissue cleaner comprises a plurality of conical bumps.
In another aspect of the invention, the tissue cleaner is constructed of an elastomeric material. In a preferred embodiment, the tissue cleaner is formed as an elastomeric pad mounted on the head of the oral care implement to enhance cleaning, ease of manufacture, and comfort for the user.
In another aspect of the invention, the tissue cleaner includes at least one projection projecting from a material base extending along a head of the appliance. In one embodiment, the plurality of projections extend along the head in a spaced relationship along a pad formed to be secured to one of the elongated strips of the head. In one configuration, the base covers a substantially rigid head structure. Alternatively, the base is integrally formed as part of the head to form a flexible head.
In another aspect of the invention, the soft tissue cleaner comprises a combination of at least one elongate ridge and a plurality of bumps or other discontinuous projections having a non-elongate configuration. Therefore, the tongue and other soft tissues in the mouth benefit from the cleaning of the two types of cleaner protrusions, which has an enhanced cleaning effect.
In another aspect of the invention, the soft tissue cleaner comprises a combination of a hard and soft projection for cleaning the tongue and other soft tissue in the mouth. In one configuration, the cleaner includes a plurality of soft bumps and at least one elongated ridge of hard material. In this way, the combined benefits of soft and hard cleaners can be obtained in one appliance.
In another aspect of the invention, the soft tissue cleaner comprises at least one protrusion having a wiper edge to be removed past one of the tongue or other tissue. The edge is composed of inclined surfaces having different inclination angles. In one configuration, a steeper bevel generally faces the grip to provide a more aggressive wiping action when the head is pulled out of the mouth. The shallower surface makes the projection less likely to push the tongue biofilm back deeper into the throat.
In another aspect of the invention, the oral care implement includes a socket for facilitating molding of the tissue cleaner to the head. In a preferred configuration, the head has one or more protrusions for anchoring the head during the tissue cleaner molding process. The head may also include a basin to further define the contour of the molded tissue cleaner.
In another aspect of the invention, an oral care implement comprises a tissue cleaner having means for reducing oral volatile sulfur compounds measured by two hours after use of the tool by a reference value of 35%.
In another aspect of the invention, an oral care device is provided with a tooth cleaning element and a tissue cleaner to thoroughly clean the oral surfaces of the teeth, gums, tongue and cheeks and lips. In a preferred configuration, the tooth cleaning elements and the tissue cleaner are supported on opposite sides of a support head.
In another aspect of the invention, an oral care implement comprising a tooth cleaning element and a tissue cleaner, wherein at least one of the teeth cleaning elements and the tissue cleaner form a unitary member.
In the following description, the invention will be described with respect to a toothbrush. For example, toothbrush 100 is shown in FIG. 1 as an embodiment, and toothbrush 500 is shown in FIG. 8 as an alternate embodiment. However, the invention can also be used in other oral care devices, including simple tissue cleaning devices. In addition, it is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and may be modified in the structure and function without departing from the scope of the invention.
As shown in Figures 1-7, an oral care implement in the form of a toothbrush 100 includes a grip 103 and a head 105 that can be used to clean teeth and soft tissues such as the tongue, cheeks, and lips. Or gums. The grip 103 is used to allow the user to easily grasp and manipulate the toothbrush and can be formed into many different shapes and configurations. Although the head is generally widened relative to the neck of the grip, in some configurations it may simply be a continuous extension or narrowing of the grip. In a preferred configuration, the head 105 has a first face 106 (Figs. 5 and 6) that supports the toothbrush cleaning element 107 and a second face 108 (Figs. 2 and 3) that supports a tissue cleaner 300. The first and second faces 106, 108 are preferably on opposite sides of the head 105. The tissue cleaner 300 can also be mounted elsewhere, such as the proximal end 104 of the grip 103. The tissue cleaner 300 or portions thereof may also be located on the peripheral side wall surface 101 of the head 105 or extending further than the proximal end 104 of the grip 103 as shown.
The elastomeric material of the tissue cleaner 300 can be any biocompatible elastomeric material suitable for use in an oral health care device. To provide optimum comfort and cleaning benefits, the elastomeric material preferably has a hardness characteristic in the range of A8 to A35 Shore hardness. For example, a preferred elastomeric material is a styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene block copolymer (SEBS) produced by GLS Corporation. It is also possible to use SEBS materials from other manufacturers or materials that are within or outside the hardness range.
The tissue cleaner 300 is preferably configured to have a plurality of tissue engaging elements 303 (Figs. 1-4) that are formed into bumps in a preferred configuration. Alternative bump configurations 502, which will be mentioned below, are also illustrated in the alternative configurations of Figures 8-12. In the present specification, the nub 〞 as a whole includes a columnar protrusion rising from a base surface (the cross-sectional shape of the protrusion is not limited). Broadly speaking, in a preferred configuration, the height of the bump is greater than the width of the base of the bump (measured in the longest direction). The bumps may also comprise protrusions having a width and height that are about the same or a height that is slightly less than the width of the base. Moreover, in some cases (e.g., where the bumps taper to a tip or include a portion of the base that is narrowed to a smaller projection), the width of the base is substantially greater than the height.
These tissue engaging elements 303 are designed to significantly reduce the primary source of bad breath and improve hygiene. The bumps 303 remove microflora and other debris from the tongue and other soft tissue surfaces in the mouth. In particular, the tongue is prone to bacterial cover, which is known to hide organisms and debris that cause bad breath. This microflora can be found on the interstitial recess on most of the upper surface of the tongue and along other soft tissue surfaces in the mouth. For example, when the tab 303 of the elastomeric tissue cleaner 300 engages or is otherwise pulled against the surface of the tongue, it provides while lying down into the recess of the adjacent mastoid of the tongue. A gentle joint with soft tissue. The elastomeric construction of the tissue cleaner 300 also enables the base surface 301 to conform to the natural contours of the oral tissue surface, such as the user's tongue, cheeks, lips, and gums. In addition, the soft bumps 303 can flex as needed to traverse and clean the soft tissue surface in the mouth along their path of travel.
As shown in Figures 2 and 4, in a preferred arrangement of tissue cleaners 300, the tabs 303 are preferably conical. In the present specification, a conically shaped 〝 or a conical 〞 includes a true cone, a frustoconical element, and other shapes that taper to a narrow end and thus resemble a cone, Whether the taper is uniform or continuous or whether there is a rounded cross section is irrelevant. Referring to Figure 4, the base portion 305 of each conical tissue engaging element 303 is larger than the corresponding distal portion 307. In this conical configuration, the base portion 305 has a wider cross-sectional area to provide effective shear strength that withstands lateral movement of the tissue cleaner 300 along the surface of the tongue or other soft tissue. The smaller width or diameter of the tip portion 307, along with the length of the conical bumps 303, allows the bumps to sweep into the recesses of the tongue and other surfaces to remove microbial deposits and other debris from the soft tissue surface. In a preferred configuration, the tabs 303 can flex and flex from their respective vertical axes when applied by lateral pressure during use. This flexing enhances the comfort and cleansing of the soft tissue surface. In a preferred configuration, the base of the bump has a thickness or width of 0.64 mm, and preferably ranges from about 0.51 mm to about 2.00 mm. The bump tip 307 is 0.127 mm and preferably in the range of about 0.10 mm to about 0.75 mm to obtain the best effect between the mastoid recesses that penetrate the user's tongue. The length or height of the bumps 303 from the base surface 301 to the tip 307 is preferably 0.91 mm and preferably in the range of about 0.5 mm to about 2.5 mm, and preferably in the range of 0.75 mm to 1.5 mm. It is also possible to use bumps of other sizes and shapes outside the range listed above.
Alternatively, the tissue cleaning element 303 can have other shapes. For example, the tissue cleaner can be in the form of a grid, as disclosed in copending U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 10/601,106, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.
In a preferred configuration, the bumps 303 are placed on the base surface 301 of the tissue cleaner 300 in a high density pattern. The spacing between each of the bumps 303 and the adjacent bumps 303 is preferably in the range of about 0.5 mm to about 3 mm; the spacing is preferably in the range of 0.7 mm to 2.5 mm, and most preferably in the range of 1 mm to Within 2 mm. However, other ranges of spacing are also possible. The surface density of the bumps 303 on the base surface 301 is preferably from about 100 to about 600 bumps per square inch. In a preferred configuration of the tissue cleaner, the surface density can be from 200 to 500 bumps per square inch, and most preferably from 300 to 450 bumps per square inch. In a preferred embodiment, tissue cleaner 300 comprises about 400 bumps per square inch of surface area. This surface density feature, along with the height of the bumps 303, allows the tissue cleaner to provide a stronger cleaning effect on the soft tissue surface with improved comfort. Other surface densities are also feasible.
As shown in Figure 3, the projections 303 are preferably disposed in a column that is generally parallel to the direction of the longitudinal axis a-a. Furthermore, the lugs 303 are arranged in a course R1, R2 on an axis parallel to the base surface 301 and substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis a-a. In a preferred configuration, adjacent bumps 303 are provided on the base surface 301 in a staggered arrangement. For example, adjacent bump rows R1 and R2 have bumps 303 that are not directly behind each other. A condition in which a first bump is referred to as being located just behind the second bump is that it is positioned within a lateral boundary of the second bump that extends in a longitudinal direction. This configuration improves soft tissue surface cleaning by helping to remove microflora and other debris, especially by removing microflora and other debris from the recesses in the adjacent mastoids of the tongue. The bumps can also be arranged randomly or according to a number of different patterns.
The tongue cleaner 300 is preferably formed by molding to the head 105, although other methods of manufacture may be employed. Referring to Figures 1 and 4, the tissue cleaner 300 is preferably molded into a basin or a receiving cavity 111 of the face 108 of the head 105. The receiving cavity 111 has a lower base surface 113 and a peripheral side wall 115 extending from the lower base surface 113. In a mounting arrangement, the bumps 303 of the tissue cleaner 300 are exposed for use in a state where the base of the tissue cleaner 300 is flush with the head surface 114 or recessed relative to the surface. Other orientations are also feasible. Again, the tissue cleaner base 301 can be either embedded in the head 105 or covered with another layer that allows the tab 303 to protrude from the appropriate opening.
As shown in Figures 1 and 4, the face 108 preferably also includes one or more peg members 117a-c positioned within the basin region 111. The pile member 117 constitutes an anchor point against the opposing mold to prevent the head from moving under the pressure of the injection molding operation. Accordingly, tissue cleaner 300 preferably includes one or more complementary apertures 311a-c that expose the top of pile members 117a-c. Although the piles shown in the figures are aligned along the centerline of the head (e.g., longitudinal axis a-a), the piles can have many different positions. In addition, the pile and basin are preferably contained within the head 105, but either can be used without the other.
Alternatively, the tubing zone 111 and the peg members 117a-c can be used to position and hold a pre-molded tissue cleaner, but these configurations do not necessarily use such a pre-molded tissue cleaner.
The pile members 117a-c can take on a variety of shapes and lengths. With continued reference to FIGS. 1 and 4, the head 105 includes post members 117a-c extending from the lower base surface 113 of the basin region 111 to the height of the peripheral side wall 115. The pile members 117a-c are shaped as cylinders, but other shapes and lengths of pile members 117a-c are also possible. While the molding procedure would allow the tissue cleaner to be better bonded to the head, the tissue cleaner can be prefabricated and attached by an adhesive or other known component.
As shown in Figures 1-4, the tissue cleaner 300 is preferably formed as a pad of soft elastomeric material for comfortable cleaning and effective removal of deposits on the surface of the tongue, other soft tissues in the mouth, and even deposition along the lips. Bacteria and debris. Tissue cleaner 300 also provides effective massage, stimulating effects and the removal of bacteria, debris and epithelial cells from the surface of the tongue, cheeks, gums or lips.
In a preferred configuration (Figs. 1-6), the tissue cleaner 300 can rub the inside surface of the cheek or the lips and the sides of the tongue while the user is brushing, thereby providing a desired massaging effect, stimulating effect, and cleaning of the soft tissue surface of the mouth. effect. For example, during brushing of the frontal tooth surface, the tissue cleaner 300 is placed on the outer surface 108 of the head 105 to naturally rub the oral surface of the cheek. Therefore, an enhanced cleaning effect is obtained without an additional cleaning step. In addition, some users may feel a irritating tingling sensation on the cheek surface that causes a positive user response, and may even be comfortable in the soft tissue surface of the tissue cleaner along the mouth. The tissue cleaner 300 can also optionally rub the cheeks, tongue, etc. as needed to make further cleaning in addition to the contact that may occur while brushing.
Referring to Figures 5 and 6, the tooth cleaning element 107 of the head 105 can comprise a variety of tooth cleaning elements that can be used to wipe, clean and massage the user's teeth and gums. Any suitable form of tooth cleaning element can be used. The term "tooth cleaning elements" as used in this specification refers broadly to monofilament bristles or elastomeric fingers or walls having any desired shape. In the example of FIG. 5, the tooth cleaning element 107 includes distal tooth cleaning elements 203a-b positioned at one of the tips 121 of the head 105; peripheral tooth cleaning elements 205a-1; longitudinal tooth cleaning disposed along the longitudinal axis a-a Elements 207a-c; arched tooth cleaning elements 209a-d and 211a-b; and proximal cleaning elements 213a, b. The tooth cleaning elements 205, 207, 211 and 213 are preferably provided as tufts of bristles, while the tooth cleaning elements 209 are preferably formed as elastomeric walls. Other forms and types of tooth cleaning elements can also be used.
Figure 7 depicts a cross-sectional view of an alternative arrangement of the head 400 of a toothbrush. The configuration of the head 400 is similar to the head 105, with the difference that the tooth cleaning elements 209a-d are integrally formed with the tissue cleaner 300. To accomplish this alternative configuration, the head 400 has a suitably sized opening or opening 401 to allow the elastomeric material to flow through the head during an injection molding process. In this configuration, the tooth cleaning elements 209a-d and the tissue cleaner 300 are constructed of the same elastomeric material. Thus, the head 400 can include at least one elastomeric tooth cleaning element that is formed into a unitary member with the tissue cleaner 300.
In FIG. 8, toothbrush 500 includes a plurality of bumps or other projections 502 that protrude from the back side 504 of one of the heads 506 as one of the cleaners 508 in the soft tissue in the mouth. The tooth cleaning element 516 preferably extends from a front side 505 of the head 506. The projections 502 are preferably sequentially aligned along at least one of the narrow bases or pads of the strip 510 that is secured to the head 506. In the illustrated example, the plurality of substantially parallel strips 510a, 510b, 510c, 510d are secured in a generally concave shape that faces away from the grip. In this configuration, the strips extend along the back side 504 and each side wall 511 of the head 506, but extension along the side walls is not necessary. Have to contain any number of strips. These strips can define almost any shape or orientation on the head. For example, strip 510 may be disclosed for use in ridges as disclosed in copending U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 10/989, file, filed on Nov. 17, 2004, which is incorporated herein by reference. Any shape of the shape, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. In the illustrated configuration, the strip 510 is interconnected by an axial stem 512 that extends into the grip and forms part of the user grip. Moreover, such a grip extension or even a stem portion is of course not necessary.
In one configuration, each projection 502 is generally cylindrical and is formed to have a width W of about 1.1 mm and a height H of about 1.7 mm (Fig. 9). The projections are spaced apart from each other along the strip 510 by a distance of about 1.0 mm. However, these heights, widths, and spacing sizes can vary widely. In the illustrated embodiment, the projections 502 each include a peripheral wall 513 that projects from the base 510 and a sloped distal surface 514 that is at an angle of about 50 degrees relative to the side surface 504 of the head 506. The beveled end surface 514 defines a narrow top edge 516 along a portion of the peripheral wall 513 that facilitates cleaning of the tongue and other soft tissues. Although the end faces 514 shown in the figures are inclined in the same direction, they may be inclined in different directions.
In an alternative configuration (Fig. 13), the head 506 is further provided with at least one elongated ridge 525. With this arrangement, the user is provided with a cleaner that achieves an advantageous dual cleaning effect by moving the discrete projections 502 and ridges 525 across the tongue or other tissue. In the illustrated example, the ridge 525 is a long curved protrusion that projects generally outwardly along the outer edge of the distal end 527 of the head. Other configurations, locations and shapes are also possible. A ridge may also be provided. In a preferred configuration, the ridge 525 is molded integrally with the head and is constructed of a relatively rigid plastic such as polypropylene. The ridge may also be formed separately from the head and/or by other materials suitable for use in oral care devices.
In one configuration, the ridge 525 is constructed of a relatively rigid material (e.g., polypropylene) as previously described, and the projection 502 is constructed of a relatively soft material such as a thermoplastic elastomer. The use of this dual material gives the benefits of both materials. The cleaner includes a stiffer blade in the ridge 525 and a solid engagement of softer discontinuous protrusions that flex and flip when stamped into the tongue or other tissue.
As shown in Figures 13 and 14, the ridges 525 are defined by a pair of opposing side walls 533, 534 which together form a wiper edge 535. Although the edge 535 in this configuration is relatively narrow, it can also be substantially widened. In one embodiment, the side walls 533, 534 are formed to have different slopes relative to the side 504 of the head 506, but they may also have the same slope. In a preferred configuration, the side wall 533 is formed to be steeper than the side wall 534 to define a more aggressive wiping action when the head is pulled over the tongue by the user. The sidewall 534 generally faces away from the shallower slope of the grip such that the ridge is less likely to push the biofilm on the tongue deeper into the throat when pushed back toward the throat. In a preferred embodiment, the side wall 533 is oriented at an angle a of 62 degrees with respect to the side 504, while the side wall 534 is oriented at an angle β of 43 degrees. Other angles can also be used for this two corners.
In another alternative configuration (Fig. 10), each projection 502a is provided with an end surface 514a having two beveled end portions 515a, 517a and a top edge 516a. Like the ridge 525, the end face portion 515a generally facing the grip is preferably inclined at a steeper angle than the end face portion 517a with respect to the side face 504a, but other arrangements may be employed, including the two face portions having the same angle of inclination. Configuration. As an example, end face portion 515a is oriented at an angle a of 62 degrees with respect to side 504a, and end face portion 517a is oriented at an angle β of 43 degrees. The steeper angle of the end portion 515a provides a more aggressive wiping action when the head is pulled out of the mouth. The shallower angle of the end face 517a makes the projection less susceptible to pushing the biofilm on the tongue deeper into the throat.
Of course, other protrusions can also be used. For example, each of the projections can include a distal end that does not tilt or a tip that tapers into a pointed tip. The protrusions may have various shapes other than the cylindrical shape shown in FIG. For example, the protrusions can have a conical shape, an irregular cross section, or be inclined to the back side 504. In addition, the projections may also be ridged to extend completely or partially along the length of the strip 510.
In a preferred configuration, the tab 502 and strap 510 are formed as a one-piece member that is molded or otherwise secured to the head 506. The projections and strips are preferably formed as a one-piece member of an elastic thermoplastic elastomer such as styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene block copolymer (SEBS) manufactured by GLS Corporation, but may also be made of other elastomeric materials. , a hard material, or a combination of materials disclosed in copending U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 11/011,605, filed on Dec. 15, 2004, which is incorporated herein by reference. The content of the application is incorporated herein by reference. The protrusions and strips may also be constructed of the same material as the head 506 (e.g., polypropylene), but having different colors or similar conditions to define it as a different material from the head and thereby creating at least one attractive Eye-catching toothbrush.
In one configuration, the strip 510 is molded to cover a generally planar surface 504 of the head 506 (Fig. 9). Channel 507 may also be formed in side 504 to receive strip 510 such that side 504 is substantially coplanar with outer surface 512 of strip 510 having tab 502 (Fig. 11). Further, a strip of elastic material can be formed as a body portion of the head configuration (Fig. 12). More specifically, in this alternative configuration, the head includes a plurality of first members 520 joined together by a resilient second member 522 that acts as a living hinge to permit the first members to The toothbrush moves relative to each other during use. The second member also forms a base 510c of the soft tissue cleaner 506 having a projection 502. Further, as described with respect to the toothbrush 400, the projection 502 or 502a is integrally formed as a one-piece member with an elastic tooth cleaning member that projects from the head in a reverse direction.
In another alternative configuration (Fig. 15), a toothbrush 600 includes a soft tissue cleaner 602, which is either the above alternative or other cleaner that uses an elastomeric material. In this embodiment, one of the cleaners 602 partially encases the side wall 611 of the head 606 and includes protrusions from the head to provide a cleaning effect such as teeth and gums and to provide a gum massage effect when the toothbrush is used along the gum line. Member 615. In one example, the cleaner 602 has a similar construction to the cleaner of Figure 8 or 13. A strip-like base 610 extends across the back side 604 of the head 606 and beyond the sidewall 611. These bases are preferably constructed of a soft elastomeric material such as a thermoplastic elastomer (e.g., SEBS), but may be constructed of other elastomeric materials. The elastic member 615 is preferably formed to be integral with a portion of the base that covers the side wall 611. As shown in FIG. 15, the elastic member 615 protrudes from the side wall 611 in substantially the same direction as the tooth cleaning member 616. It can also be inclined to extend laterally outward. Moreover, although the resilient member 615 is shown as being inclined toward the free end of the head 606, it may also extend at a right angle relative to the side 605, be inclined in other directions, or have an inconsistent orientation.
Since various changes may be made in the above methods, compositions and structures without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all of the contents contained in the specification, including all the embodiments and/or modes of interaction described above, should be construed as merely examples. The scope of the appended claims is not to be limited in any way.
Examples of improved operations representative of the present invention are set forth below. These examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.
The performance nature of a toothbrush can be measured by conventional oral odor evaluation methods. I conducted a study evaluating the performance of a toothbrush having an elastomeric tissue cleaner having one of the conical bumps, such as the preferred configuration of the aforementioned toothbrush 100. There are human experimental subjects in this study. There was a period of about 7 days of washing or homogenization before the test, during which the test subjects brushed their teeth twice a day using a fluoride toothpaste (see Table 1). After the washout period, these test subjects were asked to quit any oral care work (brushing, rinsing, and flossing) and diet before oral testing. A baseline volatile sulfur compound (VSC) sample was taken from each experimental subject. In the overnight odor control study, the test subjects brushed their teeth with a fluoride toothpaste (see Table 1) for one minute with the toothbrush 100 having the aforementioned tissue cleaner 300. The subjects then cleaned the surface of the tongue with the tissue engaging element of the toothbrush for ten seconds. Let these experimental subjects sleep for a night and come back for post-processing. The VSC sample was taken at a time 10 hours from the previous day's cleaning work. In this example example, the oral VSC of the person using the toothbrush as measured by the reference of ten hours after use was reduced by about 60% compared to the only brushed person. These VSC readings were obtained by gas chromatography.
In another study of the aforementioned toothbrush 100, there was a period of about 7 days of cleaning or homogenization prior to testing, during which the subject test brushed twice daily using a fluoride toothpaste (see Table 1). These experimental subjects were asked to quit any oral care work (brushing, rinsing, and flossing) and diet before oral testing. After the washout period, the test subjects provided a reference tongue bacterial sample by wiping one side of the back of the tongue with a sterile cotton swab. The test subjects brushed their teeth with a fluoride toothpaste (see Table 1) for one minute with a toothbrush having the aforementioned tissue cleaner. These subjects then cleaned the tongue surface for ten seconds with a tissue engaging element 300 of a preferably constructed toothbrush 100. Two hours after the tongue surface was cleaned, a cotton swab was used to take a tongue bacterial sample from one side of the back of the tongue. In this example example, the use of tissue engaging elements controls more odor-causing tongue bacteria than brushing only. The tissue cleaner 300 was used to present a tongue bacterial log reduction of more than 0.8 Log colony forming units per milliliter after the cleaner was used on the tongue for two hours.
In another study of the aforementioned toothbrush, an MTT assay was used to examine the viability of epithelial cells collected from the oral cavity before and after the use of a toothbrush having the aforementioned tissue cleaner. The MTT assay is based on the tetrazolium salt MTT [3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl-tetrazolium bromide +++] in alive, metabolically Based on the reduction of enzymes in cells. The reaction was carried out in situ in a test tube and the reaction product was measured colorimetrically using a multi-well plate reader - purple A which is soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide . Advantageously, the MTT assay provides high precision, ease of use, and suitability for large scale chemical sensitivity experiments.
After a 7-day washout period, the test subjects reported to an experimental site before they had completed dietary or oral care work. The test subjects provided a saliva mouthwash sample by draining 9 ml of sterile water for 10 seconds and then draining the rinsed water into a tube containing a 10 x sterile phosphate buffered saline (PBS) solution. The samples were refrigerated for approximately 30 minutes prior to performing the MTT assay. The test subjects brushed their teeth for one minute using a fluoride toothpaste (see Table 1) under supervision and then cleaned the tongue with a preferably constructed tongue cleaner 300 for 10 seconds. About 30 minutes after brushing and cleaning the tongue, the test subject provided a mouthwash sample as described above.
The previous mouth sample and the late mouth sample were centrifuged at approximately 3000 RPM for 15 minutes. The supernatant (e.g., clear liquid) was removed and the pellet was resuspended in 2.5 mL of PBS. The samples were stirred for 5 seconds and then 2.5 mL of MTT solution was added. The samples were then incubated for 2 hours in a slow shaking tank set to 37 °C. After this 2 hour incubation period, the samples were centrifuged at approximately 3000 RPM for 15 minutes. The supernatant was aspirated and 3 ml of detergent (0.04 N acid isopropanol) was added to dissolve the violet crystals. The increase or decrease of the MTT transformation process is quantified by spectrophotometry. 200 microliters of each sample was added to a 96-well plate and the optical density was measured at 570 nm light and compared to a negative buffer control. In this example, it was determined by an MTT assay that the use of the tissue cleaner for 10 seconds after brushing a tooth would reduce oral epithelial cells by approximately 72%.
In another study, human experimental subjects provided a baseline VSC sample via a Halimeter T M (ie, a sulfide meter). The Halimeter T M uses an electrochemical voltammetric sensor that produces a signal upon exposure to VSC such as sulfide and mercaptan gas and measures a billionth of a concentration of hydrogen sulfide gas. The test subjects brushed their teeth for one minute in a supervised state using a preferred construction toothbrush having the aforementioned tissue cleaner. The test subject then provided six movements on the surface of the tongue using the aforementioned toothbrush. Late VSC samples were taken from the experimental subjects two hours after the brushing phase. In the present example, the VSC of the odor detected in the mouth measured after the cleaner was used for two hours on the tongue using the toothbrush with the tissue cleaner was reduced by 35% from a reference value.
In another study, after a period of washout, human subjects were provided with a sterile water rinse to provide a baseline sample for live epithelial cell analysis of the MTT assay. The test subjects brushed their teeth for one minute in a supervised state using a preferred construction toothbrush having the aforementioned tissue cleaner. The test subject then provided six movements on the surface of the tongue using the aforementioned tissue cleaner. The experimental subjects provided a sample of the later mouthwash for analysis. The samples were tested and analyzed in the manner described in Example 3. In this example, it was determined by the MTT assay criteria that the use of the toothbrush would reduce oral epithelial cells by approximately 92% from a baseline value.
In the above example, the subject brushed with a fluoride toothpaste having the formulation listed in Table 1.
100. . . toothbrush
101. . . Peripheral sidewall surface
103. . . Grip
104. . . Proximal
105. . . Brush head
106. . . First side
107. . . Tooth cleaning element
108. . . Second side
111. . . Basin
113. . . Lower base
114. . . Head surface
115. . . Peripheral side wall
117a. . . Pile member
117b. . . Pile member
117c. . . Pile member
121. . . Last
203a. . . Distal tooth cleaning element
203b. . . Distal tooth cleaning element
205a. . . Peripheral tooth cleaning element
205b. . . Peripheral tooth cleaning element
205c. . . Peripheral tooth cleaning element
205d. . . Peripheral tooth cleaning element
205e. . . Peripheral tooth cleaning element
205f. . . Peripheral tooth cleaning element
205g. . . Peripheral tooth cleaning element
205h. . . Peripheral tooth cleaning element
205i. . . Peripheral tooth cleaning element
205j. . . Peripheral tooth cleaning element
205k. . . Peripheral tooth cleaning element
205l. . . Peripheral tooth cleaning element
207a. . . Longitudinal tooth cleaning element
207b. . . Longitudinal tooth cleaning element
207c. . . Longitudinal tooth cleaning element
209a. . . Arched tooth cleaning element
209b. . . Arched tooth cleaning element
209c. . . Arched tooth cleaning element
209d. . . Arched tooth cleaning element
211a. . . Arched tooth cleaning element
211b. . . Arched tooth cleaning element
213a. . . Proximal tooth cleaning element
213b. . . Proximal tooth cleaning element
300. . . Tissue cleaner
301. . . Base surface
303. . . Tissue joint element, bump
305. . . Base part
307. . . The last part
311a. . . Complementary hole
311b. . . Complementary hole
311c. . . Complementary hole
400. . . Brush head
401. . . Opening
500. . . toothbrush
502. . . Protruding part
502a. . . Protruding
504. . . Back side of brush head
504a. . . Brush side
506. . . Brush head
508. . . Tissue cleaner
510. . . Strip
510a. . . Bands
510b. . . Bands
510c. . . Bands
510d. . . Bands
511. . . Side wall
512. . . Stem
513. . . Zhou wall
514. . . Oblique end face
514a. . . End face
515a. . . Oblique end portion
516. . . Tooth cleaning element
516a. . . Top edge
517a. . . Oblique end portion
520. . . First member
522. . . Elastic second member
525. . . Ridge
527. . . Brush head distal
533. . . Side wall
534. . . Side wall
535. . . Scratch edge
600. . . toothbrush
602. . . Soft tissue cleaner
605. . . side
606. . . Brush head
610. . . Base
611. . . Side wall
615. . . Elastic member
616. . . Tooth cleaning element
1 is a perspective view of an exploded assembly of an oral care implement according to one or more aspects of an exemplary embodiment; FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of the head of the oral care implement of FIG. 1; 1 is a plan view of a care device, which depicts a tongue cleaning feature; FIG. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of the head of the mouth care device of FIG. 1 taken along line 4-4 of FIG. 3; FIG. a plan view of a 1-port care implement that depicts at least one tooth cleaning configuration; Figure 6 is a perspective view of an oral care implement depicting an exemplary tooth cleaning element; and Figure 7 is one of the heads of a mouth care implement A cross-sectional view of an alternative construction.
Figure 8 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 9 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line IX-IX of Figure 8.
Figure 10 is a partial cross-sectional view of an alternative embodiment of the present invention taken along line IX-IX of Figure 8.
Figure 11 is a partial cross-sectional view of another alternative embodiment taken along line IX-IX of Figure 8.
Figure 12 is a partial cross-sectional view of another alternative embodiment taken along line IX-IX of Figure 8.
Figure 13 is a partial perspective view of an alternative oral care implement in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 14 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line XIV-XIV of Figure 13.
Figure 15 is a partial perspective view of an alternative oral care implement in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
502. . . Protruding
510. . . Bands
516. . . Top edge
An oral care device comprising a head coupled to a grip, the head comprising a support surface and a cleaner for soft tissue in the mouth, the cleaner comprising at least one protrusion protruding outwardly from the support surface Removing the microorganisms and other debris from the soft tissue in the mouth, the at least one protrusion comprising a first surface and a second surface, the first and second surfaces converge toward each other to define a distal edge surface for contacting the soft tissue The first surface is inclined at a first angle relative to the support surface and generally faces a first direction toward the grip, the second surface being inclined at a second angle relative to the support surface and substantially facing an opposite The second direction of the first direction, and the first angle is greater than the second angle such that the first surface is steeper than the second surface, and wherein the at least one protrusion is a cylindrical protrusion.
The oral care device of claim 1, wherein the at least one protrusion is composed of an elastomer material.
The oral care device of claim 1, wherein the at least one protrusion is composed of a relatively hard plastic material.
The oral care implement of claim 1, wherein the projection comprises a base portion having a circular cross section, the base portion terminating at the distal edge surface.
The oral care implement of claim 1, wherein the cleaner comprises a base in the form of a belt, the cleaner comprising a plurality of projections projecting from the strip in spaced apart manner, the cleaner being elasticized Material composition.
The oral care implement of claim 1, wherein the head includes a first side opposite the support surface from which the plurality of tooth cleaning elements extend.
The oral care implement of claim 6 wherein the first side is substantially transverse to a longitudinal axis of the grip.
An oral care implement comprising: a head having a first surface, a reverse second surface, and a plurality of side walls extending between the first and second surfaces; a soft tissue for cleaning the mouth The cleaner is composed of an elastic material and includes a base having a main portion fixed to the first surface and a side portion fixed to the side walls, and at least one protrusion is protruded outward from the base for Removing microbes and other debris from the soft tissue; and a plurality of cleaning elements projecting from the second surface of the head and projecting from a side portion of the base for functioning on a user's teeth and gums; The cleaning elements protruding from the side portions are formed integrally with the base; wherein the base, the at least one protrusion, and the cleaning elements protruding from the side portions are composed of an elastic body; and a plurality of The bases, each in the form of an elongated strip, are secured to the head, each of which includes a plurality of the projections.
An oral care device comprising a head coupled to a grip, the head comprising a support surface and a cleaner for soft tissue in the mouth, the The cleaner includes at least one protrusion protruding outwardly from the support surface for removing microorganisms and other debris from the soft tissue in the mouth, the at least one protrusion including a first surface and a second surface, the first and second surfaces being mutually Converging toward the other side to define a distal edge surface for contacting the soft tissue, the first surface being inclined at a first angle relative to the support surface and generally facing a first direction toward the grip, the second surface being opposite to the first surface The support surface is inclined at a second angle and generally faces a second direction opposite the first direction, and the first angle is greater than the second angle such that the first surface is steeper than the second surface, wherein the cleaner A plurality of projections projecting outwardly from the support surface and sequentially disposed, and wherein each of the plurality of projections includes a base portion having a circular cross-section, the base portion terminating at the distal edge surface.
An oral care implement comprising: a head having a first surface, an opposite second surface, and a sidewall extending between the first and second surfaces; a cleaner for cleaning the mouth Soft tissue, the cleaner comprising: a base having a main portion fixed to the first surface; a side portion fixed to the side walls; and a plurality of protrusions protruding outward from the base for removing microorganisms and other debris from the soft tissue a plurality of tooth cleaning elements projecting from the side portions of the base for acting on the teeth and gums of the user; wherein the plurality of tooth cleaning elements projecting from the side portions The member is formed integrally with the base; wherein the base, the plurality of protrusions, and the plurality of tooth cleaning elements protruding from the side portions are formed of an elastic body; and wherein the main portion is plural An elongate strip pattern, and wherein each of the side portions is an extension of one of the elongate strips, each of the plurality of elongate strips comprising the plurality of protrusions.
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