EP1518478A1 - Oral care kit - Google Patents
Oral care kit Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- EP1518478A1 EP1518478A1 EP04077236A EP04077236A EP1518478A1 EP 1518478 A1 EP1518478 A1 EP 1518478A1 EP 04077236 A EP04077236 A EP 04077236A EP 04077236 A EP04077236 A EP 04077236A EP 1518478 A1 EP1518478 A1 EP 1518478A1
- Authority
- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- head
- oral care
- toothbrush
- care kit
- tuft
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Withdrawn
Links
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 7
- 239000000796 flavoring agent Substances 0.000 claims description 5
- 235000019634 flavors Nutrition 0.000 claims description 5
- CBOQJANXLMLOSS-UHFFFAOYSA-N ethyl vanillin Chemical group CCOC1=CC(C=O)=CC=C1O CBOQJANXLMLOSS-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 4
- RRAFCDWBNXTKKO-UHFFFAOYSA-N eugenol Chemical compound COC1=CC(CC=C)=CC=C1O RRAFCDWBNXTKKO-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 4
- OSWPMRLSEDHDFF-UHFFFAOYSA-N methyl salicylate Chemical compound COC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1O OSWPMRLSEDHDFF-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 4
- MGSRCZKZVOBKFT-UHFFFAOYSA-N thymol Chemical compound CC(C)C1=CC=C(C)C=C1O MGSRCZKZVOBKFT-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 4
- ISWSIDIOOBJBQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N phenol group Chemical group C1(=CC=CC=C1)O ISWSIDIOOBJBQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 3
- NPBVQXIMTZKSBA-UHFFFAOYSA-N Chavibetol Natural products COC1=CC=C(CC=C)C=C1O NPBVQXIMTZKSBA-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000005770 Eugenol Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000004677 Nylon Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- UVMRYBDEERADNV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Pseudoeugenol Natural products COC1=CC(C(C)=C)=CC=C1O UVMRYBDEERADNV-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000005844 Thymol Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 229940073505 ethyl vanillin Drugs 0.000 claims description 2
- 229960002217 eugenol Drugs 0.000 claims description 2
- 229960001047 methyl salicylate Drugs 0.000 claims description 2
- 229920001778 nylon Polymers 0.000 claims description 2
- -1 polyethylene terephthalate Polymers 0.000 claims description 2
- 229920000139 polyethylene terephthalate Polymers 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000005020 polyethylene terephthalate Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 229960000790 thymol Drugs 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000000203 mixture Substances 0.000 description 3
- 239000002184 metal Substances 0.000 description 2
- 229910052751 metal Inorganic materials 0.000 description 2
- 239000002245 particle Substances 0.000 description 2
- 238000004873 anchoring Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000015572 biosynthetic process Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000001680 brushing effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000000052 comparative effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000004519 manufacturing process Methods 0.000 description 1
- 150000002739 metals Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 238000000465 moulding Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000000717 retained effect Effects 0.000 description 1
Images
Classifications
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A46—BRUSHWARE
- A46B—BRUSHES
- A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
- A46B15/0091—Container, e.g. bag or box with a collection of various devices
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A46—BRUSHWARE
- A46B—BRUSHES
- A46B3/00—Brushes characterised by the way in which the bristles are fixed or joined in or on the brush body or carrier
- A46B3/06—Brushes characterised by the way in which the bristles are fixed or joined in or on the brush body or carrier by welding together bristles made of metal wires or plastic materials
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A46—BRUSHWARE
- A46D—MANUFACTURE OF BRUSHES
- A46D1/00—Bristles; Selection of materials for bristles
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A46—BRUSHWARE
- A46D—MANUFACTURE OF BRUSHES
- A46D1/00—Bristles; Selection of materials for bristles
- A46D1/02—Bristles details
- A46D1/0269—Monofilament bristles
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A46—BRUSHWARE
- A46B—BRUSHES
- A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
- A46B2200/10—For human or animal care
- A46B2200/1066—Toothbrush for cleaning the teeth or dentures
Definitions
- the present invention relates to an oral care kit comprising a toothbrush and a plaque disclosing composition.
- Toothbrushes have been sold in the past with plaque disclosing compositions.
- typically the toothbrushes made available with plaque disclosing compositions are not ideally designed for use with plaque disclosing tablets since small particles of tablet often get stuck in small recesses in the brush, especially in the tuft holes. Their sparkle nature then renders them clearly visible long after rinsing.
- the present invention provides an oral care kit comprising a toothbrush and a plaque disclosing tablet, wherein said toothbrush comprises a handle and a head, the head having bristle tufts attached thereto, characterised in that the bristle tufts are made from extruded monofilaments which are conjoined at a tuft base end, said tuft base end, including a portion of said monofilament structure, being surrounded by the material of the toothbrush head.
- surrounded by the material of the toothbrush head is meant that the tuft hole closely conforms to the actual tuft. Preferably, this means that there are no further recesses around the toothbrush tuft caused by, for example, anchoring any staple to hold the tuft in place.
- tuft mounting means which closely fit the tufts of monofilament mean that the tablets can be used without fear of small parts lodging in between the holes and the tufts. It also means that the metals used in typical tuft anchors are not able to react with flavour components of the plaque disclosing tablet.
- the bristle tufts are gathered in a tuft hole template which keeps the tufts in the required formation.
- the monofilaments of the bristle tufts are then melted such that they become broader than the tuft holes; the template retaining the tufts in place.
- the template can either be removed before moulding of the material of the head or retained as described in EP-A1-0 972 464.
- the monofilaments are made from an extruded monofilament comprising polyethylene terephthalate or nylon.
- the plaque disclosing tablet comprises a phenol group-containing flavour.
- Phenol groups are the most likely to react with any metal in the anchor. Accordingly, where a toothbrush is tufted according to the invention it is possible to use these preferred materials.
- preferred materials in the plaque disclosing tablet includes a flavour which includes at least one of eugenol, methyl salicylate, vanillin, ethyl vanillin and thymol.
- the plaque disclosing tablet is preferably stored in a hermetically sealed container such as a sachet.
- the kit preferably comprises a plaque disclosing tablet and toothbrush in a blister pack.
- plaque disclosing tablet and toothbrush increases the probability that the tablet will be used properly by the consumer.
- FIGS. 1 and 2 are plan views of a tuft hole in a first comparative toothbrush which is in the prior art and a further toothbrush which is in the scope of the claims.
- Figure 1 is a plan view of a toothbrush which is in the public domain.
- the tuft hole (1) has bristle monofilaments (2) projecting therefrom.
- the hole is contiguous with an anchor aperture (4) which is created by the depression of a staple (3) into the tuft hole (1) to hold down the folded monofilaments (2).
- Figure 2 is a plan view of a tuft hole of a toothbrush according to the invention.
- the hole (5) closely fits the bristle tuft monofilaments (6) such that there is no gap for any tablet particles to lodge.
Landscapes
- Brushes (AREA)
Abstract
Oral care kit comprising a toothbrush and a plaque
disclosing tablet, wherein said toothbrush comprises a
handle and a head, the head having bristle tufts attached
thereto, characterised in that the bristle tufts are made
from extruded monofilaments which are conjoined at a tuft
base end, said tuft base end, including a portion of said
monofilament structure, being surrounded by the material of
the toothbrush head.
Description
- The present invention relates to an oral care kit comprising a toothbrush and a plaque disclosing composition.
- Toothbrushes have been sold in the past with plaque disclosing compositions. However, typically the toothbrushes made available with plaque disclosing compositions are not ideally designed for use with plaque disclosing tablets since small particles of tablet often get stuck in small recesses in the brush, especially in the tuft holes. Their colourful nature then renders them clearly visible long after rinsing.
- Faced with this problem we have designed a toothbrush which is specifically catered for brushing the teeth after a plaque disclosing tablet has been used.
- Accordingly, the present invention provides an oral care kit comprising a toothbrush and a plaque disclosing tablet, wherein said toothbrush comprises a handle and a head, the head having bristle tufts attached thereto, characterised in that the bristle tufts are made from extruded monofilaments which are conjoined at a tuft base end, said tuft base end, including a portion of said monofilament structure, being surrounded by the material of the toothbrush head.
- By surrounded by the material of the toothbrush head is meant that the tuft hole closely conforms to the actual tuft. Preferably, this means that there are no further recesses around the toothbrush tuft caused by, for example, anchoring any staple to hold the tuft in place.
- The provision of tuft mounting means which closely fit the tufts of monofilament mean that the tablets can be used without fear of small parts lodging in between the holes and the tufts. It also means that the metals used in typical tuft anchors are not able to react with flavour components of the plaque disclosing tablet.
- Preferably, during manufacture the bristle tufts are gathered in a tuft hole template which keeps the tufts in the required formation. The monofilaments of the bristle tufts are then melted such that they become broader than the tuft holes; the template retaining the tufts in place.
- The template can either be removed before moulding of the material of the head or retained as described in EP-A1-0 972 464.
- Preferably, the monofilaments are made from an extruded monofilament comprising polyethylene terephthalate or nylon.
- Preferably, the plaque disclosing tablet comprises a phenol group-containing flavour. Phenol groups are the most likely to react with any metal in the anchor. Accordingly, where a toothbrush is tufted according to the invention it is possible to use these preferred materials.
- Further, preferred materials in the plaque disclosing tablet includes a flavour which includes at least one of eugenol, methyl salicylate, vanillin, ethyl vanillin and thymol.
- The plaque disclosing tablet is preferably stored in a hermetically sealed container such as a sachet.
- The kit preferably comprises a plaque disclosing tablet and toothbrush in a blister pack.
- The combination of plaque disclosing tablet and toothbrush increases the probability that the tablet will be used properly by the consumer.
- The invention will now be described with reference to the following non-limiting drawings in which figures 1 and 2 are plan views of a tuft hole in a first comparative toothbrush which is in the prior art and a further toothbrush which is in the scope of the claims.
- Figure 1 is a plan view of a toothbrush which is in the public domain. The tuft hole (1) has bristle monofilaments (2) projecting therefrom. The hole is contiguous with an anchor aperture (4) which is created by the depression of a staple (3) into the tuft hole (1) to hold down the folded monofilaments (2).
- Figure 2 is a plan view of a tuft hole of a toothbrush according to the invention. The hole (5) closely fits the bristle tuft monofilaments (6) such that there is no gap for any tablet particles to lodge.
Claims (8)
- Oral care kit comprising a toothbrush and a plaque disclosing tablet, wherein said toothbrush comprises a handle and a head, the head having bristle tufts attached thereto, characterised in that the bristle tufts are made from extruded monofilaments which are conjoined at a tuft base end, said tuft base end, including a portion of said monofilament structure, being surrounded by the material of the toothbrush head.
- Oral care kit according to claim 1, wherein the moulded tuft base is held in place by the toothbrush head moulded around it.
- Oral care kit according to claim 1, wherein any one moulded tuft base is contiguous with at least one other moulded tuft base and each base being held in place by a retaining plate which is separate from but fixedly attached to the brush head.
- Oral care kit according to claim 1 to 3, wherein the brush head comprises tuft holes which match the relative dimensions of the respective bristle tufts.
- Oral care kit comprising a toothbrush and a plaque disclosing tablet, wherein said toothbrush comprises a handle and a head, the head having bristle tufts attached thereto, characterised in that the bristle tufts are anchored to the head by anchorless technology.
- Oral care kit according to any preceding claim, wherein the extruded monofilaments are nylon or polyethylene terephthalate.
- Oral care kit according to any preceding claim, wherein the plaque disclosing tablet comprises a phenol group-containing flavour.
- Oral care kit according to any preceding claim, wherein the plaque disclosing tablet comprises a flavour which includes at least one of eugenol, methyl salicylate, vanillin, ethyl vanillin and thymol.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| EP04077236A EP1518478A1 (en) | 2003-09-24 | 2004-08-05 | Oral care kit |
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| EP03255995 | 2003-09-24 | ||
| EP03255995 | 2003-09-24 | ||
| EP04077236A EP1518478A1 (en) | 2003-09-24 | 2004-08-05 | Oral care kit |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| EP1518478A1 true EP1518478A1 (en) | 2005-03-30 |
Family
ID=34196162
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EP04077236A Withdrawn EP1518478A1 (en) | 2003-09-24 | 2004-08-05 | Oral care kit |
Country Status (1)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| EP (1) | EP1518478A1 (en) |
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2010001302A3 (en) * | 2008-06-30 | 2010-04-08 | Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. | Oral care q2 kits |
| US11324910B2 (en) | 2015-06-23 | 2022-05-10 | ReddyPort Inc. | Positive pressure ventilation appliance modules and related systems and methods |
Citations (5)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US4647452A (en) * | 1985-11-08 | 1987-03-03 | Lever Brothers Company | Oral compositions of salicylamides and zinc salts for the synergistic inhibition of dental plaque |
| EP0692246A1 (en) * | 1994-07-15 | 1996-01-17 | Colgate-Palmolive Company | Oral compositions |
| WO2000060980A2 (en) * | 1999-04-09 | 2000-10-19 | Smithkline Beecham Gmbh & Co. Kg | Toothbrush |
| US6276021B1 (en) * | 1999-10-08 | 2001-08-21 | Colgate-Palmolive Company | Toothbrush having a bristle pattern providing enhanced cleaning |
| US6405401B1 (en) * | 2001-07-02 | 2002-06-18 | Colgate-Palmolive Company | Toothbrush having a bristle pattern which provides enhanced cleaning |
-
2004
- 2004-08-05 EP EP04077236A patent/EP1518478A1/en not_active Withdrawn
Patent Citations (5)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US4647452A (en) * | 1985-11-08 | 1987-03-03 | Lever Brothers Company | Oral compositions of salicylamides and zinc salts for the synergistic inhibition of dental plaque |
| EP0692246A1 (en) * | 1994-07-15 | 1996-01-17 | Colgate-Palmolive Company | Oral compositions |
| WO2000060980A2 (en) * | 1999-04-09 | 2000-10-19 | Smithkline Beecham Gmbh & Co. Kg | Toothbrush |
| US6276021B1 (en) * | 1999-10-08 | 2001-08-21 | Colgate-Palmolive Company | Toothbrush having a bristle pattern providing enhanced cleaning |
| US6405401B1 (en) * | 2001-07-02 | 2002-06-18 | Colgate-Palmolive Company | Toothbrush having a bristle pattern which provides enhanced cleaning |
Cited By (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2010001302A3 (en) * | 2008-06-30 | 2010-04-08 | Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. | Oral care q2 kits |
| US7866477B2 (en) | 2008-06-30 | 2011-01-11 | Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. | Oral care Q2 kits |
| US11324910B2 (en) | 2015-06-23 | 2022-05-10 | ReddyPort Inc. | Positive pressure ventilation appliance modules and related systems and methods |
| US11400248B2 (en) | 2015-06-23 | 2022-08-02 | Simplicity Airway, Inc. | Positive pressure ventilation elbow and related masks, systems, and methods |
Similar Documents
| Publication | Publication Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| AU2018244765B2 (en) | Head for an oral care implement, oral care implement and method for manufacturing such head | |
| CA3057691C (en) | Head for an oral care implement, oral care implement and method for manufacturing such head | |
| AU2018244768B2 (en) | Head for an oral care implement, oral care implement and method for manufacturing such head | |
| CA3057700C (en) | Head for an oral care implement, oral care implement and method for manufacturing such head | |
| US5991959A (en) | Toothbrush with flexibly mounted bristles | |
| US20020004964A1 (en) | Toothbrush with individually embedded bristles | |
| TW201225879A (en) | Oral care implement | |
| CN109379885A (en) | Method of forming a product array and product array formed therefrom | |
| HU227932B1 (en) | Toothbrush and mouthbrush | |
| EP0663162A1 (en) | Toothbrush with non-circular cross section filaments | |
| WO2005115196A3 (en) | Brush head for electric and/or manual toothbrushes | |
| WO2003053190A1 (en) | Stepped diameter bristles for a toothbrush | |
| EP1518478A1 (en) | Oral care kit | |
| RU2145480C1 (en) | Brush with improved bristle fastener, many-sided anchoring wire for manufacture of clips for fastening bristle bundles in brush holes, and method for reliable fastening of bristles to brushes | |
| US20020002753A1 (en) | Superior toothbrush | |
| KR101769410B1 (en) | Toothbrush head and toothbrush having the same | |
| US20120048287A1 (en) | Devices, Systems, and Methods for Cleaning Teeth | |
| JP3104356U (en) | Boss type upright cylindrical toothbrush | |
| US20080155868A1 (en) | Toothbrush with time indicia | |
| JP2004194982A (en) | Toothbrush | |
| KR101798960B1 (en) | Toothbrush head and toothbrush having the same |
Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUAI | Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012 |
|
| 17P | Request for examination filed |
Effective date: 20040925 |
|
| AK | Designated contracting states |
Kind code of ref document: A1 Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IT LI LU MC NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR |
|
| AX | Request for extension of the european patent |
Extension state: AL HR LT LV MK |
|
| AKX | Designation fees paid |
Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IT LI LU MC NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR |
|
| RAP1 | Party data changed (applicant data changed or rights of an application transferred) |
Owner name: UNILEVER PLC Owner name: UNILEVER N.V. |
|
| 17Q | First examination report despatched |
Effective date: 20051020 |
|
| STAA | Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent |
Free format text: STATUS: THE APPLICATION IS DEEMED TO BE WITHDRAWN |
|
| 18D | Application deemed to be withdrawn |
Effective date: 20061124 |