GB2375483A - Toothbrush sterilizer unit - Google Patents

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GB2375483A
GB2375483A GB0111944A GB0111944A GB2375483A GB 2375483 A GB2375483 A GB 2375483A GB 0111944 A GB0111944 A GB 0111944A GB 0111944 A GB0111944 A GB 0111944A GB 2375483 A GB2375483 A GB 2375483A
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Colin Nigel Simon
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B17/00—Accessories for brushes
    • A46B17/06—Devices for cleaning brushes after use
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L2/00—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
    • A61L2/16—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor using chemical substances
    • A61L2/18—Liquid substances or solutions comprising solids or dissolved gases
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L2/00—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
    • A61L2/26—Accessories or devices or components used for biocidal treatment
    • 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

Abstract

The sterilizer unit is a means of sterilizing a toothbrush after use and keeping it free from germs and bacteria while not in use. Once the toothbrush is inserted though the foil top 2 into the sterilizing fluid 3 in the container 1, sterilizing takes place and is maintained until further use. The sterilizer unit, with toothbrush inserted, can be easily stored by one of the two options available, wall mounting bracket 4 or free- standing holder 5 (see figs. 2,3).

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TOOTHBRUSH STERILIZER UNIT This invention is a method of sterilizing a toothbrush after each use and keeping it free from germs and bacteria while stored between uses.
It is usual to find in most homes the family toothbrushes either standing together in mugs or lined up in toothbrush racks in the bathroom. Very few ever get sterilized.
Studies have found that germs and bacteria can be carried in the bristles of toothbrushes and can even be transferred from one brush to another. Some suggestions for reducing this occurrence have been to change a toothbrush every four to fourteen days or place it in the dishwasher.
The invention provides a sterilizer unit that can be supplied with an optional wall mounting bracket or a free-standing holder. Whether wall mounted or free-standing the sterilizer unit is the same and consists of a plastic container partly filled with sterilizing fluid, sealed with an aluminium foil lid of a thickness for effective sealing of the fluid and capable of being pierced by a toothbrush.
A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in which :- Figure 1 shows a 3rd angle drawing of the sterilizer unit with the side elevation sectioned on its centre line to show the sterilizing fluid at its level prior to toothbrush insertion.
Figure 2 shows the wall-mounting bracket, one of two options for storing the Sterilizer Unit.
Figure 3 shows the second option for storing the Sterilizer Unit, the free-standing holder.
This third angle drawing has been sectioned on its centre line to show the holder cavity shape.
Referring to the drawings the unit comprises of a plastic moulded container 1, sterilizing fluid 2, sealed with an aluminium foil top 3 There are in addition two options for storage of the unit a wall mounted bracket 4 and a free-standing holder 5.
In order to use the sterilizer unit, the toothbrush, after use, is pushed through the aluminium foil top into the sterilizing fluid, the fluid level is predetermined to prevent over flow. The sterilizer unit containing the toothbrush is then stored in one of the two options 4 or 5 until the next time of use. When the toothbrush is used again the sterilizer unit is then discarded and a new sealed unit is used for the next storage period. This replacement process should take place every time a person cleans their teeth.

Claims (5)

  1. CLAIMS 1 A toothbrush sterilizer unit comprising of a plastic moulded container filled with a predetermined amount of sterilizing fluid and sealed with an aluminium foil top. The foil top has sufficient aluminium thickness to allow the toothbrush to push through it and enter the sterilizing fluid.
  2. 2 A toothbrush sterilizer unit as claimed in claim 1 with a wall-mounting bracket for storing the toothbrush sterilizer unit while the toothbrush is being kept sterilized.
  3. 3 A toothbrush sterilizer unit as claimed in claim 1 or 2 with a free-standing holder for storing the toothbrush sterilizer unit while the toothbrush is being kept sterilized.
  4. 4 A toothbrush sterilizer unit as claimed in claim 2 or claim 3 wherein the aluminium foil top while securely sealing the sterilizing fluid in, is thin enough to allow the toothbrush to pierce its own entry hole to the fluid.
  5. 5 A toothbrush sterilizer unit as claimed in claim 2 or 3 wherein the container, the wall-mounting bracket and the free standing holder are plastic mouldings.
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Cited By (2)

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WO2005016100A1 (en) * 2003-08-11 2005-02-24 Jason Alexander Fretwell Toothbrush holder
WO2009138723A1 (en) * 2008-05-12 2009-11-19 Jim Henderson Toothbrush sanitizer kit

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US4995509A (en) * 1990-04-30 1991-02-26 Joseph Kornfeind Disposable toothbrush sanitizing and storage device
WO1995017124A1 (en) * 1993-12-21 1995-06-29 Andrea Conti Test tube toothbrush case
US5705134A (en) * 1996-05-01 1998-01-06 Biagi; Matthew P. Scissor disinfecting device
GB2319176A (en) * 1996-11-13 1998-05-20 Amin Nanji Toothbrush holder
JPH1118839A (en) * 1997-07-01 1999-01-26 Nobuo Furuta Toothbrush sterilizing, disinfecting and keeping tool
GB2335352A (en) * 1998-03-16 1999-09-22 Janice Rushton Containers for sterilising toothbrushes

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4995509A (en) * 1990-04-30 1991-02-26 Joseph Kornfeind Disposable toothbrush sanitizing and storage device
WO1995017124A1 (en) * 1993-12-21 1995-06-29 Andrea Conti Test tube toothbrush case
US5705134A (en) * 1996-05-01 1998-01-06 Biagi; Matthew P. Scissor disinfecting device
GB2319176A (en) * 1996-11-13 1998-05-20 Amin Nanji Toothbrush holder
JPH1118839A (en) * 1997-07-01 1999-01-26 Nobuo Furuta Toothbrush sterilizing, disinfecting and keeping tool
GB2335352A (en) * 1998-03-16 1999-09-22 Janice Rushton Containers for sterilising toothbrushes

Non-Patent Citations (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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WPI ABSTRACT, Accession No. 1999-161129 & JP-A-11 018839 (FURUTA) *

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2005016100A1 (en) * 2003-08-11 2005-02-24 Jason Alexander Fretwell Toothbrush holder
GB2404857B (en) * 2003-08-11 2006-08-09 Jason Alexander Fretwell Toothbrush holder
WO2009138723A1 (en) * 2008-05-12 2009-11-19 Jim Henderson Toothbrush sanitizer kit

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