EP0834267A1 - De anatomique de nettoyage buccal - Google Patents

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EP0834267A1
EP0834267A1 EP97914321A EP97914321A EP0834267A1 EP 0834267 A1 EP0834267 A1 EP 0834267A1 EP 97914321 A EP97914321 A EP 97914321A EP 97914321 A EP97914321 A EP 97914321A EP 0834267 A1 EP0834267 A1 EP 0834267A1
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cleaning
thimble
mouth
anatomic
sheath
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Jose Ramon Garcia Rovira
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ASSEMBLER SL
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GARCIA ROVIRA JOSE RAMON ASSEMBLER SL
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B5/00—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware
    • A46B5/04—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware shaped as gloves or finger-stalls or other special holding ways, e.g. by the tongue

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  • the present invention relates to an anatomic thimble in the form of a sheath made of latex, plastics or some other material used mainly as a finger cover for mouth-cleaning purposes and which may also be used for other sanitary applications such as ear-cleaning and similar functions.
  • the surface of the thimble may be provided with a series of resilient semispherical protrusions or a series of filaments or bristles - to which toothpaste has been initially added, or is added at some later stage - which guarantee accessibility to the overall tooth surface.
  • the object of the invention is to provide an easily transportable cleaning means that takes up little space when rolled up and which may be readily unrolled and coupled onto a finger without resorting to any form of supporting handle.
  • Conventionally designed toothbrushes used for mouth-cleaning purposes have an elongated hand-held body ending in a series of filaments or bristles used for the brushing of the teeth with the aid of toothpaste deposited thereon.
  • Certain designs provide a toothpaste container in the handle of the toothbrush, the toothpaste being supplied over the group of bristles with the aid of a dispenser and thus providing an added convenience in that a toothpaste tube is not required at the time of the cleaning of the teeth, particularly when the user is away from home.
  • a mouth-cleaning means is presented in the form of an anatomic thimble that fits in an enveloping fashion over a finger, comprising a sheath made of latex, plastics or some other material initially rolled up and subsequently extending over any of the fingers used as a means of accessing the section of the mouth to be cleaned.
  • the anatomic thimble incorporates a tooth contact and rubbing means which may consist of protrusions distributed throughout the body of the thimble onto which the toothpaste or other mouth-cleaning product is added, said protrusions being resilient and therefore adaptable to the shape of the teeth over which the finger is applied.
  • Other means used for contacting and rubbing the teeth may comprise a series of filaments or bristles extending perpendicular to the thimble.
  • the thimble or sheath is initially rolled-up, with only the end protrusions - or filaments, depending on the selected rubbing means - extending therefrom, the sheath unrolling downwards, coupled onto the finger tip and covering it to prevent contact with the saliva or the teeth, applicable through the protrusions or filaments on which the toothpaste, or some other cleaning product, is deposited.
  • the thimble incorporating the protrusions can also be used for the internal and external cleaning of the ear pavilions, for the mouth-cleaning of babies who have not yet grown their teeth and for further applications of a sanitary nature.
  • Accessibility of the thimble to extreme locations in the denture is achieved through the finger fitted with the sheath, which acts in the manner of a conventional toothbrush holder.
  • the cleaning paste, gel or liquid may be contained in a receptacle or container associated to the end of the sheath, so that upon pressure being applied it ruptures and distributes the product over the end protrusions or bristles, the thimble being thus ready for use.
  • the toothpaste or gel, etc. may be contained at the tip of the rolled-up thimble or sheath, the overall assembly being placed inside a sealed plastic container which preserves the sanitary product and allows for ease of transport.
  • the sealed plastic container may adopt multiple forms, such as a rigid shape adapted to the form of the sheath to prevent the cleaning product from coming in contact with the seal walls, or it may be divided into two sectors, one for the sheath and the other for the cleaning product, the latter sector being fitted with a small hole for allowing the product to pass to the thimble protrusions or filaments, among other possible arrangements.
  • the container housing the anatomic thimble may be supplied through dispensing machines installed in public facilities, ensuring the user of the availability of a mouth-cleaning means.
  • the thimble being essentially formed by a body (1) made of latex, plastics or similar material, closed at one end and open at the other, fitted with a ring (3) which limits and surrounds it and wherefrom unrolls a sheath upon being coupled onto the finger, a series of prominent contact and rubbing means being distributed throughout the body.
  • Said prominent contact and rubbing means may consist of a series of resilient protrusions (2) of a semispherical or some other geometrical nature, over which lies the toothpaste (4) for the cleaning of the teeth (6).
  • the prominent contact and rubbing means may likewise consist of a series of filaments or bristles (10) extending perpendicular to the body of the sheath (1).
  • the thimble may be fitted on its closed end with a container (9) for the toothpaste, gel or some other cleaning product which extends over the prominent contact and rubbing means upon rupturing the container (9).
  • the thimble may be housed inside a sealed plastic container (7) having various possible shapes which allow for easy transport in a minimum space, and may be dispensed through vending machines readily accessible to the user at specific locations.
  • the toothpaste (4) or other cleaning product may likewise be contained in a sector of the plastic container (7), from where it is poured onto the thimble in the other sector of the container via a pass-through hole (8) when ready for use.

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  • Dental Tools And Instruments Or Auxiliary Dental Instruments (AREA)
EP97914321A 1996-03-14 1997-03-14 De anatomique de nettoyage buccal Withdrawn EP0834267A1 (fr)

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Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
ES9600615 1996-03-14
ES9600615A ES2107392B1 (es) 1996-03-14 1996-03-14 Dedal anatomico para limpieza bucal.
PCT/ES1997/000064 WO1997033498A1 (fr) 1996-03-14 1997-03-14 De anatomique de nettoyage buccal

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EP0834267A1 true EP0834267A1 (fr) 1998-04-08

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US11103053B2 (en) 2018-09-11 2021-08-31 Michael Toofer Finger-wearable oral hygiene device and method of using
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US3952867A (en) * 1975-03-19 1976-04-27 Mccord William F Disposable tooth cleaning apparatus
GB2162743A (en) * 1984-08-10 1986-02-12 Yueh Wei Yi Fingerstall toothbrush
US5213428A (en) * 1992-05-05 1993-05-25 Elisabetta Molari Biodegradable toothbrush
AU4680393A (en) * 1992-07-16 1994-02-14 John E. Farnham Disposable toothbrush
US5819765A (en) * 1994-05-11 1998-10-13 Mittiga; Maria Ida Finger glove comprising areas prepared for oral hygiene
AU3921095A (en) * 1994-11-28 1996-06-19 Sylvain-Victor Nahum Cleaning utensil for dental hygiene

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