DK200600107U4

DK200600107U4 - Lighting device for toothbrush

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Publication number: DK200600107U4
Application number: DK200600107U
Authority: DK
Inventors: Petersen Finn
Original assignee: Petersen Finn
Priority date: 2006-04-19
Filing date: 2006-04-19
Publication date: 2007-08-10

Description

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LYSANORDNING TIL TANDBØRSTEToothbrush light fixture

Frembringelsen angår en lysanordning til lejlighedsvis placering på en tandbørste for belysning af mundens indre under børstning.The invention relates to a light device for occasional placement on a toothbrush to illuminate the interior of the mouth during brushing.

BaggrundBackground

Regelmæssig og grundig tandbørstning er vigtig for at opretholde en ordentlig mundhygiejne og sunde tænder. Imidlertid er det vanskeligt at børste tænderne ordentligt, dels fordi det kan være vanskeligt eller ligefrem umuligt at kunne komme ordentlig til mellem alle tænderne i alle dele af munden, og dels fordi det er vanskeligt at se, hvad man laver inde i munden. Sidstnævnte er et problem, som er vanskeligt at løse, idet det er særdeles vanskeligt at dirigere lys ind i munden på sig selv, samtidig med at man skal kunne se, hvad man laver. Problemet er ikke mindre ved tandbørstning på andre og i særdeleshed på børn, der som oftest, hvis man forsøger at rette lys mod deres mund, instinktivt vil søge at undgå lyset i øjnene ved at dreje hovedet væk.Regular and thorough toothbrushing is important to maintain proper oral hygiene and healthy teeth. However, it is difficult to brush your teeth properly, partly because it can be difficult or even impossible to get properly between all the teeth in all parts of the mouth, and partly because it is difficult to see what you are doing inside the mouth. The latter is a problem that is difficult to solve, as it is extremely difficult to direct light into the mouth on itself, while also being able to see what you are doing. The problem is no less with toothbrushing on others and especially on children who, most often, when trying to direct light to their mouths, will instinctively seek to avoid the light in their eyes by turning their heads away.

Det er kendt at fremstille tandbørster med indbyggede lyskilder i eller ved børstehovedet. En stor ulempe ved disse er imidlertid, at tandbørsten herved fordyres væsentligt, hvilket er uhensigtsmæssigt - ikke kun på grund af prisen men også fordi forbrugeren derved vil afholde sig fra at skifte tandbørsten ud så ofte, som det ellers er bedst ud fra et tandhygiejnisk argument. Endvidere fungerer en lyskilde i tandbørstehovedet ikke optimalt, idet lyset da skal skinne helt eller delvist ud gennem børstehårene. Dette er ligeledes et sted, hvor der let samler sig snavs og tandpastarester med videre, som vil dæmpe eller helt fjerne lyseffekten.It is known to manufacture toothbrushes with built-in light sources in or at the brush head. A major disadvantage of these, however, is that the toothbrush is significantly expensive, which is inconvenient - not only because of the price but also because the consumer will thereby refrain from changing the toothbrush as often as is otherwise best from a dental hygiene argument . Furthermore, a light source in the toothbrush head does not work optimally, as the light must then shine completely or partially through the bristles. This is also a place where dirt and toothpaste residues easily accumulate, which will attenuate or completely eliminate the light effect.

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Formål med og beskrivelse af frembringelsenPurpose and description of the production

Det er formålet med frembringelsen at frembringe en lysanordning til brug ved tandbørstning, således at ovennævnte problemer undgås eller afhjælpes.The object of the invention is to provide a light device for use in toothbrushing so that the above problems are avoided or remedied.

Nærværende frembringelse angår således en lysanordning til lejlighedsvis placering på en tandbørste for belysning af mundens indre under børstning, hvilken lysanordning omfatter mindst et batteri tilsluttet en eller flere lyskilder samt mindst en anlægsflade med fastklæbningsmiddel såsom eksempelvis burretape, tape eller lim for fastklæbning af lysanordningen til tandbørsten. Herved opnås på enkel vis en anordning, som nemt og hurtigt kan monteres på en tandbørste og afmonteres igen, og som kan give lys inde i munden, så man kan se, hvor man børster og hvordan. Lysanordningen kan hermed hjælpe til at forbedre og forenkle den besværlige og ofte konfliktfyldte arbejdsproces, det er at børste tænder ordentligt både på en selv men i ligeså høj grad på børn og andre med behov for hjælp til tandbørstning og derved øge muligheden for en ordentlig mundhygiejne. Produktet består af kun få dele og kan derfor også fremstilles således, at det er lille og kompakt og samtidig meget let, hvilket er en stor fordel under brug under tandbørstning. Endvidere er lysgiveren fordelagtig ved at kunne produceres billigt. Idet lysanordningen er til lejlighedsvis montering, opnår man dels, at lyset kan anvendes på forskellige tandbørster efter tur uanset deres design i øvrigt, samt at anordningen nemt kan tages af, eksempelvis mens tandbørsten skylles under vandhanen. Idet lysanordningen fastklæbes på en anlægsflade, opnås det fordelagtige, at lyset kan monteres mere fast og ikke kan glide eller forskyde sig rundt om skaftet på tandbørsten, som det vil være tilfældet ved montering med eksempelvis de fleste klemmeanordninger.The present invention thus relates to a light device for the occasional placement of a toothbrush for illumination of the interior of the mouth during brushing, the light device comprising at least one battery connected to one or more light sources and at least one abutment surface with adhesive such as, for example, cage tape, tape or glue for bonding the light device to the toothbrush. . In this way, a device is obtained which can easily and quickly be mounted on a toothbrush and removed again, and which can give light inside the mouth, so you can see where you brush and how. The light device can thus help to improve and simplify the cumbersome and often conflicting work process, which is to brush teeth properly on one's self but equally to children and others in need of tooth brushing, thereby increasing the possibility of proper oral hygiene. The product consists of only a few parts and can therefore also be manufactured so that it is small and compact and at the same time very light, which is a great advantage during use during tooth brushing. Furthermore, the light emitter is advantageous in being able to be produced cheaply. As the lighting device is for occasional mounting, it is partly achieved that the light can be applied to different toothbrushes in turn regardless of their design otherwise, and that the device can be easily removed, for example while the toothbrush is flushed under the faucet. As the light device is adhered to a contact surface, it is advantageous that the light can be mounted more firmly and cannot slide or shift around the shaft of the toothbrush, as will be the case with, for example, most clamping devices.

I en yderligere udførselsform er de en eller flere lyskilder i lysanordningen fleksibelt monterede, således at lyset kan rettes ind mod eksempelvis tænderne under børstningen. Hermed opnås at lysanordningen nemt kan tilpas- 3 3DK 2006 00107 U4 ses forskellig brug på forskellige tandbørster, selv om disse eksempelvis er af forskellig længde. Endvidere opnås at lyset kan rettes mod lige det område, som man børster på.In a further embodiment, the one or more light sources in the light device are flexibly mounted so that the light can be directed towards, for example, the teeth during brushing. This results in the fact that the lighting device can easily be adapted to different uses on different toothbrushes, although these are, for example, of different length. Furthermore, it is achieved that the light can be directed to just the area on which you brush.

I endnu en udførselsform anvendes dioder som lyskilder, hvilke udgør billige og samtidig små og lysstærke lyskilder.In yet another embodiment, diodes are used as light sources, which are cheap and at the same time small and bright light sources.

En yderligere udførselsform angår en lysanordning ifølge ovenstående, hvor lyskilderne udsender ultraviolet lys. Hermed opnås, at lyset bidrager til en bedre mundhygiejne, idet det ultraviolette lys virker dræbende på bakterier og virus.A further embodiment relates to a light device according to the above, wherein the light sources emit ultraviolet light. This results in the light contributing to better oral hygiene, as the ultraviolet light kills bacteria and viruses.

Endvidere omfatter frembringelsen en udførselsform af en lysanordning, hvor fastklæbningsmidlet omfatter burretape (også ofte kaldet en velcro-lås), hvilket udgør en enkel og prisbillig måde at fastholde lysanordningen på en tandbørste. Samtidig med at lysanordningen nemt kan aftages igen, er burretapen fordelagtig ved at sikre en ordentlig fastholdelse og fiksering af lyset, selv mens tandbørsten bevæges og bøjes.Furthermore, the manufacture comprises an embodiment of a light device, wherein the adhesive comprises cage tape (also often called a velcro lock), which is a simple and inexpensive way of holding the light device on a toothbrush. While the light fixture can be easily removed again, the cage tap is advantageous in ensuring proper holding and fixation of the light, even while the toothbrush is moving and bending.

Ligeledes angår frembringelsen en lysanordning ifølge førnævnte, hvor lysanordningen er helt eller delvis indstøbt i vandtæt indpakning, hvorved undgås at vand, spyt, snavs og lignende kan trænge ind og beskadige anordningen.Also provided is a light device according to the aforementioned, wherein the light device is fully or partially embedded in waterproof packaging, thereby preventing water, saliva, dirt and the like from penetrating and damaging the device.

I en udførselsform omfatter lysanordningen ligeledes mindst en elektrisk modstand og/eller en elektrisk kontakt til regulering af mindst en af lyskildernes lysstyrke.In one embodiment, the lighting device also comprises at least one electrical resistor and / or electrical contact for controlling at least one of the light sources.

Nærværende frembringelse angår endvidere en tandbørste omfattende en lysanordning ifølge en eller flere af førnævnte udførselsformer. Fordelene hermed er som nævnt tidligere for lysanordningen.The present invention further relates to a toothbrush comprising a light device according to one or more of the aforementioned embodiments. The advantages of this are, as mentioned earlier, for the lighting device.

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Endelig angår frembringelsen en tandbørste omfattende en anlægsflade med et fastgørelsesmiddel til montering af en lysanordning ifølge en eller flere af førnævnte udførselsformer. Fordelene hermed er som nævnt tidligere for lysanordningen.Finally, the provision relates to a toothbrush comprising a contact surface with a fastener for mounting a lighting device according to one or more of the aforementioned embodiments. The advantages hereof are as mentioned earlier for the lighting device.

Kort beskrivelse af tegninger I det følgende beskrives frembringelsen med henvisning til figurerne, hvor figur 1 viser en tandbørste med en lysanordning ifølge frembringelsen set fra oven, figur 2 viser en anden type tandbørste set fra siden med en lysanordning ifølge frembringelsen klar til fastgørelse, og figur 3 og 4 viser en lysanordning set henholdsvis fra oven og ind forfra. Beskrivelse af udførelsesformerBRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The invention is described below with reference to the figures, in which figure 1 shows a toothbrush with a light device according to the invention seen from above, figure 2 shows another side toothbrush with a light device according to the production ready for attachment, and figure Figures 3 and 4 show a lighting device viewed from above and from the front respectively. Description of Embodiments

Figur 1 viser en skitse af en tandbørste 101 med en lysanordning 102 ifølge frembringelsen monteret ovenpå. Lysanordningen 102 omfatter i denne udførselsform to LED-dioder som lyskilder 103, hvis lys er rettet imod tandbørstens hoved 104 og arbejdsområdet for børstningen. Lyskilderne 103 er monteret på modsatte sider og på en sådan måde, at disse vil lyse ind på tandbørstehovedet 104, og således at der når lys ind på tænderne, selv når tandbørsten føres helt ud i en mundvig, og det ene lys derfor midlertidigt blokeres af en kind eller lignende. Anordningen gør, at lyset fra mindst en diode kommer uhindret ind i munden uden at kaste skygger ind i munden. Lyskildeme 103 er monteret i et par arme eller holdere 105, som er tilpas fleksible eller bøjelige, således at lyset kan rettes ind, som illustreret med pilene 106. Holderne 105 er dog ikke mere bøjelige, end at lysets orientering opretholdes, selvom tandbørsten eksempelvis trykkes ind mod en kind eller lignende. Holderne kan eksempelvis være fremstillet af en relativ tyk ståltråd bukket i form 5 5DK 2006 00107 U4 og kan være ført igennem eller under/over lysanordningens krop 107 fra den ene lyskilde til den anden. Lysanordningen kan endvidere omfatte flere lyskilder end de to viste - eksempelvis en tredje ovenpå kroppen 107. Lyskilderne 103 er forbundet med ledninger 108 til en strømkilde 109 i form af et batteri placeret centralt i lysanordningens krop 107 som antydet med stiplede linier i figur 1. Batteriet kan naturligvis også antage andre former eller placeres andre steder i lysanordningen. I den viste udførselsform tændes og slukkes lysene ved at dreje en del af kroppen 107, således at strømmen fra batteriet 109 til ledningerne 108 til dioderne tilsluttes eller afbrydes. Dette er illustreret ved pilene 110. Lysanordningen kan ligeledes betjenes ved andre former for tænd/sluk-kontakter som kendt af en fagmand.Figure 1 shows a sketch of a toothbrush 101 with a light device 102 according to the invention mounted on top. In this embodiment, the light device 102 comprises two LED diodes as light sources 103, the light of which is directed towards the toothbrush head 104 and the working area of the brush. The light sources 103 are mounted on opposite sides and in such a way that they will illuminate on the toothbrush head 104, and so that light enters the teeth, even when the toothbrush is completely ejected into a mouthpiece, and therefore one light is temporarily blocked by a cheek or the like. The device allows light from at least one diode to enter the mouth unobstructed without casting shadows into the mouth. The light sources 103 are mounted in a pair of arms or holders 105 which are adaptably flexible or flexible, so that the light can be aligned, as illustrated by the arrows 106. However, the holders 105 are no more flexible than maintaining the orientation of the light, even if, for example, the toothbrush is pressed. towards a cheek or the like. The holders may, for example, be made of a relatively thick steel wire bent in shape 5DK 2006 00107 U4 and may be passed through or under / over the body of the light device 107 from one light source to the other. The light device may further comprise more light sources than the two shown - for example, a third one on top of the body 107. Light sources 103 are connected to wires 108 to a power source 109 in the form of a battery located centrally in the light device body 107 as indicated by dashed lines in Figure 1. The battery can, of course, also take other forms or be placed elsewhere in the lighting device. In the embodiment shown, the lights are turned on and off by rotating a portion of the body 107 so that the current from the battery 109 to the wires 108 to the diodes is switched on or off. This is illustrated by arrows 110. The lighting device may also be operated by other types of on / off switch as known to one skilled in the art.

I figur 2 er vist en anden type tandbørste 101 med en lysanordning 102 klar til montering som set fra siden. Lysanordningen 102 fastgøres i denne udførselsform på tandbørsten ved hjælp af burretape 201 (også kaldet velcro) på en anlægsflade 202 på lysanordningens krop 107 og på tandbørsten. Anlægsfladen 202 udgøres her af et stykke af lysanordningens underside. Det skal bemærkes at lysanordningen lige så vel kan monteres på undersiden eller siden af tandbørsten. Andre fastgørelsesmidler end burretape kan også anvendes såsom magneter, lim etc, men burretapen er fordelagtig ved at udgøre en hurtig og enkel måde at fastgøre lyset på, samtidig med at lyset ligeså nemt kan tages af igen et stort antal gange uden at forringe fastgørin-gen nævneværdigt. Samtidig sikrer burretapen, at lysanordningen sidder ordentligt fast på tandbørsten uden at glide rundt eller kunne skubbes skævt under brug. For at kunne anvende lysanordningen på en hvilken som helst tandbørste eller lignende kræves således kun, at børsten påsættes et stykke burretape der, hvor lysanordningen ønskes placeret. Lysanordningen kan således anvendes på alle tandbørster uanset typer og kan nemt og enkelt anvendes på flere forskellige børster efter tur, hvilket vil sige, at eksempelvis en hel familie kan nøjes med en enkelt lysanordning. Samtidig sikrer den fleksible fastgørelsesanordning, hvor lysanordningen enkelt og hurtigt kan 6 6DK 2006 00107 U4 tages af og på, at lyset nemt kan tages af børsten, inden denne eksempelvis skylles under vandhanen.Figure 2 shows another type of toothbrush 101 with a light device 102 ready for mounting as seen from the side. In this embodiment, the light device 102 is secured to the toothbrush by means of cage tape 201 (also called velcro) on a contact surface 202 on the light device body 107 and on the toothbrush. The abutment surface 202 is formed here by a piece of the underside of the lighting device. It should be noted that the light device can also be mounted on the underside or side of the toothbrush. Fasteners other than cage tape can also be used such as magnets, glue etc, but the cage tape is advantageous in providing a quick and easy way to fasten the light, while at the same time easily removing the light a large number of times without impairing the fastening noticeably. At the same time, the cage tap ensures that the light fixture is securely attached to the toothbrush without sliding around or could be pushed obliquely during use. Thus, in order to apply the light device to any toothbrush or the like, it is only required that the brush be applied to a piece of cage tape where the light device is desired to be placed. The light device can thus be used on all toothbrushes of all types and can easily and easily be applied to several different brushes in turn, which means that, for example, a whole family can settle for a single light device. At the same time, the flexible fastening device where the light device can be removed easily and quickly can be easily removed from the brush before, for example, flushing it under the faucet.

Figur 3 og 4 viser en lysanordning 102 set henholdsvis ovenfra og forfra svarende til ind mod lyset. Fra disse vinkler ses lyskilderne 103 og deres fleksible fiksering i armene eller holderne 105 tydeligt. Lyskildeme 103 udgøres her af dioder omgivet af reflektorer 301, som reflekterer lyset i den ønskede retning. Reflektorerne og iyskilderne er her monteret i holderne 105 ved hjælp af gevind og møtrikker. På figur 4 kan lysanordningens underside ses, hvoraf en del danner anlægsflade 202 mod tandbørsten. På denne anlægsflade 202 er fastgjort (eksempelvis med lim) et stykke burretape 201 til fastgørelse af lysanordningen. For at tilpasse strømstyrken og spændingen fra strømkilden til lyskildernes effektbehov kan en eller flere elektriske modstande påsættes mellem batteri og lyskilde. Lysanordningen kan naturligvis antage andre former end den her viste og eksempelvis være indstøbt i ét stykke i en plast eller gummi. Herved opnås endvidere en bedre sikkerhed mod beskadigelse fra indtrængende vand, spyt og lignende samt en bedre mulighed for at holde apparatet rent. Lysanordningen kan ligeledes designes til eksempelvis at fremstå spændende for små børn ved for eksempel at få tandbørsten til at ligne et rumskib, et monster med lysende øjne eller lignende.Figures 3 and 4 show a top view of the lighting device 102, respectively, corresponding to the light. From these angles, the light sources 103 and their flexible fixation in the arms or holders 105 are clearly visible. The light sources 103 are here formed by diodes surrounded by reflectors 301 which reflect the light in the desired direction. The reflectors and ice sources are mounted here in the holders 105 by means of threads and nuts. In Figure 4, the underside of the light device can be seen, part of which forms abutment surface 202 against the toothbrush. On this abutment surface 202 is attached (e.g. with glue) a piece of cage tape 201 for securing the lighting device. To adjust the current and voltage from the power source to the power needs of the light sources, one or more electrical resistors can be applied between the battery and the light source. The lighting device can, of course, take other forms than the one shown here and, for example, be integrally molded in a plastic or rubber. This also provides better security against damage from penetrating water, saliva and the like and a better opportunity to keep the device clean. The lighting device can also be designed to appear exciting to young children, for example by making the toothbrush look like a spaceship, a monster with luminous eyes or the like.

I en udførselsform udstyres lysanordningen med lyskilder, som udsender ultraviolet lys, som har den fordel at slå bakterier og vira ihjel, hvorved opnås en endnu bedre tandrensning, end hvad der kan opnås ved børstningen alene. Også lyskilder med andre bølgelængder kunne tænkes anvendt, som eksempelvis kunne synliggøre områder på og mellem tænderne, som man ikke havde børstet - for eksempel i forbindelse med et stof i tandpastaen.In one embodiment, the light device is equipped with light sources that emit ultraviolet light, which has the advantage of killing bacteria and viruses, thereby achieving even better tooth cleaning than can be achieved by brushing alone. Light sources with other wavelengths could also be used, which could, for example, make visible areas on and between the teeth that you had not brushed - for example in connection with a substance in the toothpaste.

Det må forstås, at frembringelsen, således som den er omtalt i nærværende beskrivelse og figurer, kan modificeres eller ændres og fortsat være omfattet af beskyttelsesomfanget af de nedenstående krav.It is to be understood that the production, as discussed in the present description and figures, may be modified or altered and continue to be subject to the scope of protection of the claims below.

Claims

An occasional light fixture on a toothbrush for illuminating the interior of the mouth during brushing, said light device comprising at least one battery connected to one or more light sources and further being new by including at least one abrasive abutment surface such as, for example, cage tape, tape or glue for adhesive of the light device for the toothbrush.

A lighting device according to claim 1, which is new in that the one or more light sources are flexibly mounted so that the light can be directed towards the teeth or the like. like. during brushing.

A lighting device according to one or more of claims 1-2, which is new in that the one or more light sources comprise diodes.

A lighting device according to one or more of claims 1-3, which is new in that one or more light sources emit ultraviolet light.

A lighting device according to one or more of claims 1-4, which is new in that the fastening means comprises cage tape.

A lighting device according to one or more of claims 1-5, which is new by being fully or partially embedded in waterproof packaging.

A lighting device according to one or more of claims 1-6, which is new by further comprising at least one electrical resistor.

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A lighting device according to one or more of claims 1-7, which is new by further including an electrical contact for controlling the brightness of at least one light source. DK 2006 00107 U4 8

A toothbrush which is new by including a light device according to one or more of claims 1-8.

A toothbrush which is new by including a contact surface with a fastener for mounting a light device according to one or more of claims 1-8.

Use of a light device comprising at least one battery connected to one or more light sources and at least one abutment surface with a fastener, the light device being used for occasional placement on a toothbrush to illuminate the interior of the mouth during brushing.