GB2171296B - Interdental toothbrush - Google Patents

Interdental toothbrush

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Publication number
GB2171296B
GB2171296B GB08603989A GB8603989A GB2171296B GB 2171296 B GB2171296 B GB 2171296B GB 08603989 A GB08603989 A GB 08603989A GB 8603989 A GB8603989 A GB 8603989A GB 2171296 B GB2171296 B GB 2171296B
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United Kingdom
Prior art keywords
brush
thumb
held
toothbrush
index finger
Prior art date
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Expired
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GB08603989A
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GB2171296A (en
GB8603989D0 (en
Inventor
Emanuel B Tarrson
Dane Maric
Thomas P Kelly
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Sunstar Americas Inc
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John O Butler Co Inc
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Application filed by John O Butler Co Inc filed Critical John O Butler Co Inc
Publication of GB8603989D0 publication Critical patent/GB8603989D0/en
Publication of GB2171296A publication Critical patent/GB2171296A/en
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Publication of GB2171296B publication Critical patent/GB2171296B/en
Expired legal-status Critical Current

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Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B5/00—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware
    • A46B5/002—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware having articulations, joints or flexible portions
    • A46B5/0054—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware having articulations, joints or flexible portions designed to allow relative positioning of the head to body
    • A46B5/0075—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware having articulations, joints or flexible portions designed to allow relative positioning of the head to body being adjustable and stable during use
    • A46B5/0079—Adjustable and stable shaft or handle, e.g. generally in one piece
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B17/00—Accessories for brushes
    • A46B17/04—Protective covers for the bristles
    • 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
    • A46B3/18—Brushes characterised by the way in which the bristles are fixed or joined in or on the brush body or carrier the bristles being fixed on or between belts or wires
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B5/00—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware
    • A46B5/002—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware having articulations, joints or flexible portions
    • A46B5/0054—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware having articulations, joints or flexible portions designed to allow relative positioning of the head to body
    • A46B5/0075—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware having articulations, joints or flexible portions designed to allow relative positioning of the head to body being adjustable and stable during use
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B5/00—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware
    • A46B5/02—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware specially shaped for holding by the hand
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B7/00—Bristle carriers arranged in the brush body
    • A46B7/04—Bristle carriers arranged in the brush body interchangeably removable bristle carriers
    • 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
    • A46B2200/108—Inter-dental toothbrush, i.e. for cleaning interdental spaces specifically

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Abstract

An interdental toothbrush has a handle made from a mixture of a thermoplastic elastomer and a general purpose polypropylene. A twisted wire brush projects from the handle in axial alignment therewith. The toothbrush can be held within a loosely clasped fist, with one end of the brush held between a thumb and an index finger. By manipulating the thumb and index finger, the angle at which the brush projects may be changed at will. In this way, the insertion of the brush in more difficult to reach spaces in or around teeth is more easily performed.
GB08603989A 1985-02-21 1986-02-18 Interdental toothbrush Expired GB2171296B (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US70374585A 1985-02-21 1985-02-21

Publications (3)

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GB8603989D0 GB8603989D0 (en) 1986-03-26
GB2171296A GB2171296A (en) 1986-08-28
GB2171296B true GB2171296B (en) 1988-09-07

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Family Applications (1)

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GB08603989A Expired GB2171296B (en) 1985-02-21 1986-02-18 Interdental toothbrush

Country Status (15)

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EP (1) EP0193101B1 (en)
JP (3) JPS61240907A (en)
KR (1) KR930005085B1 (en)
AT (1) ATE51746T1 (en)
AU (1) AU586465B2 (en)
BE (1) BE904241A (en)
CA (1) CA1264512A (en)
CH (1) CH668537A5 (en)
DE (1) DE3670200D1 (en)
ES (1) ES9100013A1 (en)
FR (1) FR2577398B1 (en)
GB (1) GB2171296B (en)
IE (1) IE57247B1 (en)
IL (1) IL77906A (en)
IT (1) IT1188501B (en)

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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IL77906A (en) * 1985-02-21 1989-09-28 Butler John O Co Interdental toothbrush
US4861179A (en) * 1986-03-07 1989-08-29 Henlopen Manufacturing Co., Inc. Mascara brush
FR2638631A1 (en) * 1988-11-08 1990-05-11 Legoff Jean Tube with a cap serving as a support for a miniaturised brush for cleaning the interdental spaces
JPH0322723U (en) * 1989-07-19 1991-03-08
JPH0344428U (en) * 1989-09-04 1991-04-25
JPH0372723U (en) * 1989-11-18 1991-07-23
JPH0443131U (en) * 1990-08-09 1992-04-13
ES2079318B1 (en) * 1994-05-04 1996-08-16 Dentaid Sa INTERDENTAL BRUSH.
US5896615A (en) * 1997-04-28 1999-04-27 Colgate-Palmolive Company Interdental brush
GB2350783A (en) * 1999-06-10 2000-12-13 Nicholas Arundel Toothbrush with flexible neck
US6397425B1 (en) * 1999-08-31 2002-06-04 Gillette Canada Company Polypropylene brush body
GB2358129A (en) * 2000-01-14 2001-07-18 Tracy Roofe Toothbrush with substantially symmetrical head
ES2272450T3 (en) * 2000-03-20 2007-05-01 Staino, Llc DEVICE FOR ELIMINATING DENTAL SPOTS.
GB0200472D0 (en) * 2002-01-10 2002-02-27 Complement Genomics Ltd A sampling device for collecting a cell sample and related methods
DE102006040241A1 (en) * 2006-08-28 2008-03-06 Synpart Ag Handle for beauty and beauty devices
JP2009089849A (en) * 2007-10-05 2009-04-30 Hashimoto Brush Seisakusho:Kk Brush for oral care
TWI542330B (en) * 2010-07-23 2016-07-21 獅子股份有限公司 Interdental brush
US9167882B2 (en) 2014-03-14 2015-10-27 Import Partners, Inc. Toothbrush with interdental brush storage

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Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
IT8619496A0 (en) 1986-02-21
ES9100013A1 (en) 1991-05-01
KR930005085B1 (en) 1993-06-15
FR2577398B1 (en) 1991-04-12
JPS61240907A (en) 1986-10-27
IL77906A (en) 1989-09-28
EP0193101A2 (en) 1986-09-03
CH668537A5 (en) 1989-01-13
EP0193101B1 (en) 1990-04-11
IT1188501B (en) 1988-01-14
JPH0633853Y2 (en) 1994-09-07
FR2577398A1 (en) 1986-08-22
ATE51746T1 (en) 1990-04-15
KR860006235A (en) 1986-09-09
EP0193101A3 (en) 1987-09-23
GB2171296A (en) 1986-08-28
JP2510593Y2 (en) 1996-09-11
IE860484L (en) 1986-08-21
JPH0337920U (en) 1991-04-12
GB8603989D0 (en) 1986-03-26
IE57247B1 (en) 1992-06-17
AU586465B2 (en) 1989-07-13
BE904241A (en) 1986-06-16
IT8619496A1 (en) 1987-08-21
CA1264512A (en) 1990-01-23
DE3670200D1 (en) 1990-05-17
AU5377186A (en) 1986-08-28
JPH0335730U (en) 1991-04-08
ES552123A0 (en) 1991-05-01

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Date Code Title Description
PE20 Patent expired after termination of 20 years

Effective date: 20060217