EP0026136A1 - Gum massaging device - Google Patents

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EP0026136A1
EP0026136A1 EP80401326A EP80401326A EP0026136A1 EP 0026136 A1 EP0026136 A1 EP 0026136A1 EP 80401326 A EP80401326 A EP 80401326A EP 80401326 A EP80401326 A EP 80401326A EP 0026136 A1 EP0026136 A1 EP 0026136A1
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  • the present invention relates to an apparatus for massaging the gums and which can be used to prevent loosening of the teeth.
  • the gum that is to say that part of the oral mucosa which fixes the teeth by enclosing their neck
  • gingivitis which is an inflammation of the gum
  • This therefore weakens the attachment of the tooth to the jaw and can result in loosening of the teeth. It is therefore necessary, for good dental hygiene, to take special care of the gums.
  • massaging the gums is an effective way to prevent illnesses or to help them heal.
  • the object of the invention is precisely to provide an apparatus fulfilling all these conditions.
  • the invention therefore relates to an apparatus for massaging the gums, characterized in that it consists of a clamp comprising two bent branches ending in two jaws, each jaw being provided with a massage means coming into contact with the gen - shims when tightening them by action on the pliers.
  • each aforementioned massage means comprises a roller, in particular made of rubber or synthetic material, mounted on a support integral with each jaw.
  • the apparatus of the invention is particularly simple and effective to use. It allows in particular the simultaneous massage of the internal and external faces of the gums. It can be used easily in any part of the mouth. Thanks to its clamp-like structure, the intensity of the massage, i.e. the force exerted on the gums can be controlled. Finally, the device can be very easily cleaned, which guarantees the best hygienic conditions.
  • the device according to the invention consists of a clamp 1 which comprises two branches 2, 3 bent ending in two jaws 4, 5 provided with massage means.
  • the two branches 2 and 3 are articulated to each other by their end opposite the jaw about an axis 12.
  • the branches 2 and 3 are located in a common plane P perpendicular to this axis 12.
  • Each means of massage includes a roller 6, 7 made of a suitable material. In particular, rubber or synthetic rollers can be used.
  • Each roller is mounted on a support integral with each jaw. As shown in Figure 1, the support includes two fixing lugs 8a, 8b and 9a, 9b, respectively, coming integrally with the jaw and carrying the ends of an axis 10, 11 on which the aforementioned rollers are mounted free to rotate.
  • each roller is mounted on the internal face of each jaw, that is to say the faces thereof which are opposite one another.
  • the axis of rotation of each roller is substantially perpendicular to the common plane P in which the two branches 2, 3 of the clamp are located, that is to say substantially parallel to the axis of articulation 12.
  • the bent branches 2, 3 of the clamp have the same direction of curvature in the plane P.
  • the apparatus may be provided with a spring means intended to separate the two arms of the clamp from one another.
  • This spring-forming means can be constituted by two flexible blades fixed on the opposite faces of the branches 2 and 3.
  • the user grasps the device at the part of the branches close to the joint 12. Holding the device so that the plane P defined above is substantially perpendicular to that of the jaw of the user, that -ci introduces it into his mouth and squeezes the part of the gum to be massaged between the two rollers by action on the forceps.
  • the device is then in the position illustrated in Figure 2 in which we can see the rollers 6 and 7 surrounding the gum 15 at a tooth 16.
  • the user then performs a movement from the bottom up of the device which causes the displacement of the rollers 6, 7 along the gum in the direction illustrated by the double arrows in FIG. 2. This massage is particularly effective because it allows the rollers to act correctly at the same time on the two sides of the gum and in particular on the gingival edge 17.
  • the apparatus of the invention could be used by making a movement close to that which is carried out by manipulating a toothbrush.
  • the device would be introduced so that the plane P is parallel to the plane of the jaw and the rollers would be moved not from the bottom up but longitudinally, that is to say say passing from one tooth to another.
  • the apparatus of the invention can be very easily cleaned by simple passage under water.
  • the clamp can be made from any suitable material such as for example metal or plastic.
  • the dimensions must of course be adapted to the function of the device but they may vary depending on the users, we can indeed provide smaller dimensions for devices intended for children.
  • the type of support for fixing the rollers to the jaws which has been described is particularly advantageous because it facilitates the manufacture of the device and it allows a convenient and effective cleaning thereof after its use.
  • Figure 3 according to another embodiment of the device according to the invention, it consists of a spring clip 100, called Tweezers, whose branches 102 and 103 bent end in two jaws 102a, 103a, each jaw being provided with a massage means 104a, 104b, which comprises, according to this illustrated embodiment, at least one flexible, elastic pad whose surface is very slippery.
  • jaw 102a, 103a of the clamp 100 comprises at least one pad 104a, 104b secured to its internal face of which only one pad has been shown per jaw, but it is understood that each jaw may comprise several pads. However, the embodiment with a single pad occupying practically the entire internal surface of its jawbone is preferred.
  • These pads 104a, 104b can advantageously be made of silicone rubber which has proved particularly suitable for massaging the gums.
  • this device is identical to that of the embodiment forming the object of FIGS. 1 and 2, the massage means acting, here, by sliding on the gum.
  • the spring clip 100 can be made of a plastic material such as polycarbamate or polyethylene which provides sufficient spring to the branches so that they return to their initial position as soon as the user releases the pressure of the fingers which he exerts therein at the time of massage.
  • this material is flexible enough to bend under too strong pressure thus dampening that exerted on the gums which, too strong, could traumatize them.
  • this embodiment with rollers makes it possible to avoid any irritation of the gum tissue which could in certain cases of intensive use of the device appear in the case of the rollers which are the subject of the embodiment. precedent which, when they are pressed too strongly against the gum, can pull the gum tissue in the vertical movement which is printed on them.
  • each pad 110a, 110b of the clamp 111 has a hollow part 112a, 112b so as to form a sleeve which is fitted on the end of the jaw of the clamp 111 by being able to be joined to it in any suitable manner.
  • the innermost pads have a through hollow part allowing them to be inserted along their associated jaw, while the last pad has the shape shown in FIG. 4 .
  • This embodiment has the same advantages as that of FIG. 3.

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The device according to the invention is characterised in that it is composed of a squeezing device comprising two branches (2 and 3) which are bent and which are articulated by one of their ends about a shaft (12) and which terminate by two jaws (4, 5) equipped with rollers (6, 7) mounted on a support (8a, 8b and 9a, 9b) and integral with each jaw. The device may be employed to prevent gum diseases or to assist in the curing of such diseases. <IMAGE>

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La présente invention concerne un appareil pour masser les gencives et qui peut être utilisé pour prévenir le déchaussement des dents.The present invention relates to an apparatus for massaging the gums and which can be used to prevent loosening of the teeth.

On sait que la gencive, c'est-à-dire cette partie de la muqueuse buccale qui fixe les dents en enserrant leur collet, peut être l'objet de diverses maladies. Par exemple, la gingivite, qui est une inflammation de la gencive, peut provoquer des décollements entre le collet de la dent et le bord gingival. Ceci affaiblit par conséquent la fixation de la dent à la mâchoire et il peut en résulter un déchaussement des dents. Il est donc nécessaire, pour une bonne hygiène dentaire, de prendre particulièrement soin des gencives. A ce sujet, on sait que le massage des gencives constitue un moyen efficace pour prévenir les maladies de celles-ci ou pour aider à leur guérison.We know that the gum, that is to say that part of the oral mucosa which fixes the teeth by enclosing their neck, can be the subject of various diseases. For example, gingivitis, which is an inflammation of the gum, can cause detachments between the neck of the tooth and the gingival border. This therefore weakens the attachment of the tooth to the jaw and can result in loosening of the teeth. It is therefore necessary, for good dental hygiene, to take special care of the gums. In this regard, we know that massaging the gums is an effective way to prevent illnesses or to help them heal.

Il était donc nécessaire de prévoir un appareil qui permettrait d'assurer un massage efficace des gencives. Cet appareil doit être d'un emploi pratique et simple. Il doit aussi assurer un massage efficace des gencives dans les meilleures conditions d'hygiène possible.It was therefore necessary to provide a device which would ensure effective massage of the gums. This device must be practical and simple to use. He must also ensure an effective massage of the gums in the best possible hygienic conditions.

L'objet de l'invention est justement de fournir un appareil remplissant toutes ces conditions. L'invention concerne donc un appareil pour les massages des gencives, caractérisé en ce qu'il est constitué par une pince comprenant deux branches coudées se terminant par deux mâchoires, chaque mâchoire étant munie d'un moyen de massage venant en contact avec les gen- cives lors du serrage de celles-ci par action sur la pince.The object of the invention is precisely to provide an apparatus fulfilling all these conditions. The invention therefore relates to an apparatus for massaging the gums, characterized in that it consists of a clamp comprising two bent branches ending in two jaws, each jaw being provided with a massage means coming into contact with the gen - shims when tightening them by action on the pliers.

Selon un mode préféré de l'invention, chaque moyen de massage précité comprend un rouleau, notamment en caoutchouc ou en matière synthétique, monté sur un support solidaire de chaque mâchoire.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, each aforementioned massage means comprises a roller, in particular made of rubber or synthetic material, mounted on a support integral with each jaw.

D'autre part, il est avantageux que les deux branches de la pince présentent le même sens de courbure.On the other hand, it is advantageous that the two branches of the clamp have the same direction of curvature.

Grâce à sa structure, l'appareil de l'invention est d'un emploi particulièrement simple et efficace. Il permet en particulier le massage simultané des faces interne et externe des gencives. Il peut être utilisé facilement dans n'importe quelle partie de la bouche. Grâce à sa structure en forme de pince, l'intensité du massage, c'est-à-dire la force exercée sur les gencives peut être contrôlée. Enfin, l'appareil peut être très facilement nettoyé, ce qui garantit ainsi les meilleures conditions d'hygiène.Thanks to its structure, the apparatus of the invention is particularly simple and effective to use. It allows in particular the simultaneous massage of the internal and external faces of the gums. It can be used easily in any part of the mouth. Thanks to its clamp-like structure, the intensity of the massage, i.e. the force exerted on the gums can be controlled. Finally, the device can be very easily cleaned, which guarantees the best hygienic conditions.

Selon un autre mode de réalisation, l'appareil selon la présente invention est caractérisé en ce que chaque moyen de massage précité comprend au moins un coussinet souple, élastique dont la surface est très glissante. Ces coussinets peuvent être montés sur la face interne de chaque mâchoire et y étant solidaires, ou comporter une partie creuse de manière à former un manchon venant s'emmancher sur l'extrémité de la mâchoire de la pince où ils peuvent y être solidarisés. L'invention sera mieux comprise et d'autres buts, caractéristiques, détails et avantages de celle-ci apparaîtront plus clairement au cours de la description explicative qui va suivre faite en référence aux dessins schématiques annexés donnés uniquement à titre d'exemple illustrant plusieurs modes de réalisation de l'invention et dans lesquels :

  • La figure 1 est une vue en perspective de l'appareil selon l'invention.
  • La figure 2 est une vue représentant l'extrémité de l'appareil de l'invention en action sur une partie de la gencive.
  • La figure 3 représente en perspective un autre mode de réalisation de l'appareil selon l'invention.
  • La figure 4 est une vue représentant également en perspective encore un autre mode de réalisation de l'appareil selon l'invention.
According to another embodiment, the apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that each aforementioned massage means comprises at least one flexible, elastic pad whose surface is very slippery. These pads can be mounted on the internal face of each jaw and being integral therewith, or comprise a hollow part so as to form a sleeve which comes to be fitted on the end of the jaw of the clamp where they can be secured therein. The invention will be better understood and other objects, characteristics, details and advantages thereof will appear more clearly during the explanatory description which follows, made with reference to the appended schematic drawings given solely by way of example illustrating several modes. of the invention and in which:
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of the apparatus according to the invention.
  • Figure 2 is a view showing the end of the apparatus of the invention in action on a part of the gum.
  • Figure 3 shows in perspective another embodiment of the apparatus according to the invention.
  • Figure 4 is a view also showing in perspective yet another embodiment of the apparatus according to the invention.

En se référant à la figure 1, on peut voir que l'appareil selon l'invention est constitué par une pince 1 qui comprend deux branches 2, 3 coudées se terminant par deux mâchoires 4, 5 munies de moyens de massage. Les deux branches 2 et 3 sont articulées l'une à l'autre par leur extrémité opposée à la mâchoire autour d'un axe 12. Les branches 2 et 3 sont situées dans un plan commun P perpendiculaire à cet axe 12. Chaque moyen de massage comprend un rouleau 6, 7 constitué d'une matière convenable. En particulier, on peut utiliser des rouleaux en caoutchouc ou en matière synthétique. Chaque rouleau est monté sur un support solidaire de chaque mâchoire. Comme cela apparaît sur la figure 1, le support comprend deux pattes de fixation 8a, 8b et 9a, 9b, respectivement, venant de matière avec la mâchoire et portant les extrémités d'un axe 10, 11 sur lequel les rouleaux précités sont montés libres en rotation. Dans le cas de la figure 1, chaque rouleau est monté sur la face interne de chaque mâchoire, c'est-à-dire les faces de celles-ci qui sont en regard l'une de l'autre. De plus, l'axe de rotation de chaque rouleau est sensiblement perpendiculaire au plan commun P dans lequel sont situées les deux branches 2, 3 de la pince, c'est-à-dire sensiblement parallèles à l'axe d'articulation 12. Comme cela apparaît bien dans la figure 1, les branches coudées 2, 3 de la pince présentent le mëme-sens de courbure dans le plan P .Referring to Figure 1, we can see that the device according to the invention consists of a clamp 1 which comprises two branches 2, 3 bent ending in two jaws 4, 5 provided with massage means. The two branches 2 and 3 are articulated to each other by their end opposite the jaw about an axis 12. The branches 2 and 3 are located in a common plane P perpendicular to this axis 12. Each means of massage includes a roller 6, 7 made of a suitable material. In particular, rubber or synthetic rollers can be used. Each roller is mounted on a support integral with each jaw. As shown in Figure 1, the support includes two fixing lugs 8a, 8b and 9a, 9b, respectively, coming integrally with the jaw and carrying the ends of an axis 10, 11 on which the aforementioned rollers are mounted free to rotate. In the case of Figure 1, each roller is mounted on the internal face of each jaw, that is to say the faces thereof which are opposite one another. In addition, the axis of rotation of each roller is substantially perpendicular to the common plane P in which the two branches 2, 3 of the clamp are located, that is to say substantially parallel to the axis of articulation 12. As can be seen in FIG. 1, the bent branches 2, 3 of the clamp have the same direction of curvature in the plane P.

L'appareil peut être muni d'un moyen formant ressort destiné à écarter les deux branches de la pince l'une de l'autre. Ce moyen formant ressort peut être constitué par deux lames souples fixées sur les faces en regard des branches 2 et 3.The apparatus may be provided with a spring means intended to separate the two arms of the clamp from one another. This spring-forming means can be constituted by two flexible blades fixed on the opposite faces of the branches 2 and 3.

Le fonctionnement de l'appareil de l'invention va maintenant être décrit en faisant plus particulièrement référence à la figure 2.The operation of the apparatus of the invention will now be described with more particular reference to FIG. 2.

L'utilisateur saisit l'appareil au niveau de la partie des branches proches de l'articulation 12. En tenant l'appareil de sorte que le plan P défini plus haut soit sensiblement perpendiculaire à celui de la mâchoi- de l'utilisateur, celui-ci l'introduit dans sa bouche et serre la partie de la gencive à masser entre les deux rouleaux par action sur la pince. L'appareil est alors dans la position illustrée dans la figure 2 dans laquelle on peut voir les rouleaux 6 et 7 entourant la gencive 15 au niveau d'une dent 16. L'utilisateur effectue alors un mouvement du bas vers le haut de l'appareil ce qui provoque le déplacement des rouleaux 6, 7 le long de la gencive dans le sens illustré par les doubles flèches de la figure 2. Ce massage est particulièrement efficace car il permet aux rouleaux d'agir correctement en même temps sur les deux faces de la gencive et en particulier sur le bord gingival 17. Comme cela a été vu plus haut, c'est au niveau de ce bord gingival que se produise l'inflammation dans le cas d'une gingivite. Grâce à la structure en forme de pince de l'appareil, l'utilisateur peut exercer une pression plus ou moins forte sur les branches de la pince ce qui permet d'obtenir un massage plus ou moins intensif des gencives. Grâce aussi à la forme courbée des deux branches, l'utilisateur peut masser n'importe quelle partie des gencives et en particulier les parties de gencive situées au fond de la bouche au niveau des molaires. Il faut noter que l'on pourrait utiliser l'appareil de l'invention en effectuant un mouvement proche de celui que l'on effectue en manipulant une brosse à dents. Dans ce cas là, l'appareil serait introduit de manière à ce que le plan P soit parallèle au plan de la mâchoire et l'on effectuerait un déplacement des rouleaux non pas du bas vers le haut mais longitudinal, c'est-à-dire en passant d'une dent à une autre.The user grasps the device at the part of the branches close to the joint 12. Holding the device so that the plane P defined above is substantially perpendicular to that of the jaw of the user, that -ci introduces it into his mouth and squeezes the part of the gum to be massaged between the two rollers by action on the forceps. The device is then in the position illustrated in Figure 2 in which we can see the rollers 6 and 7 surrounding the gum 15 at a tooth 16. The user then performs a movement from the bottom up of the device which causes the displacement of the rollers 6, 7 along the gum in the direction illustrated by the double arrows in FIG. 2. This massage is particularly effective because it allows the rollers to act correctly at the same time on the two sides of the gum and in particular on the gingival edge 17. As has been seen above, it is at this gingival edge that inflammation occurs in the case of gingivitis. Thanks to the clamp-like structure of the device, the user can exert a more or less strong pressure on the branches of the clamp which allows to obtain a more or less intensive massage of the gums. Thanks also to the curved shape of the two branches, the user can massage any part of the gums and in particular the parts of the gum located at the bottom of the mouth at the level of the molars. It should be noted that the apparatus of the invention could be used by making a movement close to that which is carried out by manipulating a toothbrush. In this case, the device would be introduced so that the plane P is parallel to the plane of the jaw and the rollers would be moved not from the bottom up but longitudinally, that is to say say passing from one tooth to another.

Après son utilisation, l'appareil de l'invention peut être très facilement nettoyé par simple passage sous l'eau .After its use, the apparatus of the invention can be very easily cleaned by simple passage under water.

Naturellement de nombreuses variantes de l'invention sont possibles.Naturally, numerous variants of the invention are possible.

C'est ainsi, que la pince pourra être fabriquée à partir de toutes matières convenables telles que par exemple le métal ou une matière plastique. Les dimensions doivent bien sûr être adaptées à la fonction de l'appareil mais elles pourront varier suivant les utilisateurs, on peut en effet prévoir des dimensions plus réduites pour les appareils destinés aux enfants.Thus, the clamp can be made from any suitable material such as for example metal or plastic. The dimensions must of course be adapted to the function of the device but they may vary depending on the users, we can indeed provide smaller dimensions for devices intended for children.

On pourrait bien sûr prévoir une pince constituée par deux branches ayant des sens de courbure opposés, c'est-à-dire deux branches symétriques. De même, les branches pourraient être articulées à un autre endroit qu'à l'extrémité opposée à la mâchoire, par exemple à leur partie médiane. Le type de support pour la fixation des rouleaux aux mâchoires qui a été décrit est particulièrement avantageux car il facilite la fabrication de l'appareil et il permet un nettoyage commode et efficace de celui-ci après son utilisation. Cependant, on pourrait prévoir tout autre type de supports approprié , les rouleaux pouvant être placés dans le prolongement des mâchoires ou avec des axes de rotation situés dans des plans obliques ou même per- pendiculaires au plan défini par les branches 2 et 3. On pourrait enfin noter qu'il serait possible de prévoir un revêtement particulier sur les rouleaux, par exemple un revêtement poreux susceptible de retenir un produit de traitement destiné à soigner les gencives, ledit produit étant restitué lors du passage du rouleau sur les gencives.One could of course provide a clamp consisting of two branches having opposite directions of curvature, that is to say two symmetrical branches. Likewise, the branches could be articulated at a place other than the end opposite to the jaw, for example at their middle part. The type of support for fixing the rollers to the jaws which has been described is particularly advantageous because it facilitates the manufacture of the device and it allows a convenient and effective cleaning thereof after its use. However, provision could be any other type of suitable supports, the rollers being positioned in the extension of the jaws or with rotation axes lying in oblique planes or even per - pendiculaires the plane defined by the arms 2 and 3. It could be finally note that it would be possible to provide a particular coating on the rollers, for example a porous coating capable of retaining a treatment product intended to treat the gums, said product being returned when the roller passes over the gums.

En référence à la" figure 3, selon un autre mode de réalisation de l'appareil selon l'invention, celui-ci est constitué d'une pince à ressort 100, appelée Brucelles, dont les branches 102 et 103 coudées se terminent par deux mâchoires 102a, 103a, chaque mâchoire étant munie d'un moyen de massage 104a, 104b, qui comprend, selon ce mode de réalisation représenté, au moins un coussinet souple, élastique dont la surface est très glissante. Avantageusement, chaque mâchoire 102a, 103a de la pince 100 comprend au moins un coussinet 104a, 104b solidaire de sa face interne dont on a représenté seulement un coussinet par mâchoire, mais il est bien entendu que chaque mâchoire peut comprendre plusieurs coussinets. Cependant, le mode de réalisation avec un seul coussinet occupant pratiquement la totalité de la surface interne de sa mâchoi- associée est préféré. Ces coussinets 104a, 104b peuvent être avantageusement réalisés en caoutchouc aux silicones qui s'est révélé particulièrement convenable pour le massage des gencives.Referring to "Figure 3, according to another embodiment of the device according to the invention, it consists of a spring clip 100, called Tweezers, whose branches 102 and 103 bent end in two jaws 102a, 103a, each jaw being provided with a massage means 104a, 104b, which comprises, according to this illustrated embodiment, at least one flexible, elastic pad whose surface is very slippery. jaw 102a, 103a of the clamp 100 comprises at least one pad 104a, 104b secured to its internal face of which only one pad has been shown per jaw, but it is understood that each jaw may comprise several pads. However, the embodiment with a single pad occupying practically the entire internal surface of its jawbone is preferred. These pads 104a, 104b can advantageously be made of silicone rubber which has proved particularly suitable for massaging the gums.

L'utilisation de cet appareil est identique à celle du mode de réalisation faisant 1' objet des figures 1 et 2, le moyen de massage agissant, ici, en glissant sur la gencive.The use of this device is identical to that of the embodiment forming the object of FIGS. 1 and 2, the massage means acting, here, by sliding on the gum.

La pince à ressort 100 peut être fabriquée dans une matière plastique telle que polycarbamate ou polyéthylène qui assure suffisamment de ressort aux branches pour qu'elles reprennent leur position initiale dès que l'utilisateur relâche la pression des doigts qu'il y exerce au moment du massage. De plus, cette matière est assez souple pour plier sous une trop forte pression amortissant ainsi celle exercée sur les gencives qui, trop forte, pourrait les traumatiser.The spring clip 100 can be made of a plastic material such as polycarbamate or polyethylene which provides sufficient spring to the branches so that they return to their initial position as soon as the user releases the pressure of the fingers which he exerts therein at the time of massage. In addition, this material is flexible enough to bend under too strong pressure thus dampening that exerted on the gums which, too strong, could traumatize them.

On doit signaler à ce sujet que ce mode de réalisation avec des rouleaux permet d'éviter toute irritation du tissu gingival qui pourrait dans certains cas d'utilisation intensive de l'appareil apparaître dans le cas des rouleaux faisant l'objet du mode de réalisation précédent qui, lorsqu'ils sont trop fortement pressés contre la gencive, peuvent tirer le tissu gingival dans le mouvement vertical qui leur est imprimé.It should be noted in this regard that this embodiment with rollers makes it possible to avoid any irritation of the gum tissue which could in certain cases of intensive use of the device appear in the case of the rollers which are the subject of the embodiment. precedent which, when they are pressed too strongly against the gum, can pull the gum tissue in the vertical movement which is printed on them.

Selon une variante de réalisation du coussinet représenté à la figure 4, chaque coussinet 110a, 110b de la pince 111 comporte une partie creuse 112a, 112b de manière à former un manchon venant s'emmancher sur l'extrémité de la mâchoire de la pince 111 en pouvant y être solidarisée de toute manière appropriée.According to an alternative embodiment of the pad shown in FIG. 4, each pad 110a, 110b of the clamp 111 has a hollow part 112a, 112b so as to form a sleeve which is fitted on the end of the jaw of the clamp 111 by being able to be joined to it in any suitable manner.

Dans le cas de l'emploi de plusieurs coussinets par mâchoire de la pince, les coussinets les plus internes comportent une partie creuse traversante permettant de les insérer le long de leur mâchoire associée, tandis que le dernier coussinet a la forme représentée à la figure 4.In the case of the use of several pads per jaw of the pliers, the innermost pads have a through hollow part allowing them to be inserted along their associated jaw, while the last pad has the shape shown in FIG. 4 .

Ce mode de réalisation présente les mêmes avantages que celui de la figure 3.This embodiment has the same advantages as that of FIG. 3.

Bien entendu, l'invention n'est nullement limitée aux modes de réalisation décrits et représentés qui n'ont été donnés qu'à titre d'exemple. En particulier, elle comprend tous les moyens constituant des équivalents techniques des moyens décrits ainsi que leurs combinaisons, si celles-ci sont exécutées suivant son esprit et mises en oeuvre dans le cadre des revendications qui suivent.Of course, the invention is in no way limited to the embodiments described and shown which have been given only by way of example. In particular, it includes all the means constituting technical equivalents of the means described as well as their combinations, if the latter are carried out according to the spirit and implemented in the context of the claims which follow.

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1.- Appareil pour le massage des gencives, caractérisé en ce qu'il est constitué par une pince comprenant deux branches coudées se terminant par deux mâchoires, chaque mâchoire étant munie d'un moyen de massage venant en contact avec les gencives lors du serrage de celles-ci par action sur la pince.1.- Apparatus for massaging the gums, characterized in that it is constituted by a clamp comprising two bent branches ending in two jaws, each jaw being provided with a massage means coming into contact with the gums during tightening of these by action on the clamp. 2.- Appareil selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que chaque moyen de massage précité comprend un rouleau, notamment en caoutchouc ou en matière synthétique, monté sur un support solidaire de chaque mâchoire.2.- Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that each aforementioned massage means comprises a roller, in particular made of rubber or synthetic material, mounted on a support integral with each jaw. 3. Appareil selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que le support précité comprend deux pattes de fixation, venant de matière avec la mâchoire, et portant les extrémités d'un axe sur lequel le rouleau précité est monté libre en rotation.3. Apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that the aforementioned support comprises two fixing lugs, coming integrally with the jaw, and carrying the ends of an axis on which the aforementioned roller is mounted free to rotate. 4.- Appareil selon la revendication 2 ou 3, caractérisé en ce que chaque rouleau est monté sur la face interne de chaque mâchoire, l'axe de rotation du rouleau étant sensiblement perpendiculaire au plan commun dans lequel sont situées les deux branches de la pince.4.- Apparatus according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that each roller is mounted on the internal face of each jaw, the axis of rotation of the roller being substantially perpendicular to the common plane in which the two branches of the clamp are located . 5.- Appareil selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les deux branches de la pince présentent le même sens de courbure.5.- Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the two branches of the clamp have the same direction of curvature. 6.- Appareil selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les deux branches de la pince sont articulées l'une à l'autre par leur extrémité opposée à la mâchoire.6.- Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the two branches of the clamp are hinged to each other by their end opposite to the jaw. 7.- Appareil selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la pince est munie d'un moyen formant ressort destiné à écarter les deux branches l'une de l'autre.7.- Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the clamp is provided with a spring means intended to separate the two branches from one another. 8.- Appareil selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que chaque moyen de massage comprend au moins un coussinet souple, élastique dont la surface est très glissante.8.- Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that each massage means comprises at least one flexible, elastic pad whose surface is very slippery. 9.- Appareil selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que chaque mâchoire de la pince comprend au moins un coussinet solidaire de sa face interne, de préférence réalisé en caoutchouc aux silicones.9.- Apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that each jaw of the clamp comprises at least one pad integral with its internal face, preferably made of silicone rubber. 10.- Appareil selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que chaque coussinet comporte une partie creuse de manière à former un manchon venant s'emmancher sur l'extrémité de la mâchoire de la pince, et en ce qu'il est de préférence réalisé en caoutchouc aux silicones.10.- Apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that each pad has a hollow portion so as to form a sleeve which is fitted on the end of the jaw of the clamp, and in that it is preferably made made of silicone rubber.
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FR8001248A FR2473881A2 (en) 1980-01-21 1980-01-21 Pincer-type gum massager - has two pivoted arms with rubber rollers mounted on respective ends to contact gums when spring biased arms are pressed together
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