JP3028879U - Toothpick with protrusions - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] (Corrected) [Problem] Providing a protrusion on the outer surface of the toothpick body to remove food pieces adhering between the teeth or around the gingiva without damaging the teeth or around the gingiva. , To provide a toothpick with protrusions that is safer and can effectively remove food pieces. SOLUTION: A projection 2 is arranged continuously or intermittently in the longitudinal direction of a toothpick body 1, and a tip surface 6 has a tapered surface 3 around the tip. The food pieces that adhere to the space between the teeth or around the gingiva contact the projections 2 easily, so that the food pieces can be easily captured. By providing the notch portion 7 in the toothpick body 1, a portion having a defective projection state is separated from the toothpick body 1.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a toothpick for removing food pieces that adhere to the space between teeth or around the gingiva after eating.

[Prior Art] As a basic shape of a toothpick, one end of a rod is sharpened in a conical shape to remove food pieces attached to the interdental space or the gingival region after eating. However, it has an elongated rod shape, and its one end is a sharp conical shape so that it can easily enter into the interdental space, but it has not been effective in removing food pieces. Depending on the part, it may cause damage to the spaces between the teeth or around the gingiva. Also, by providing a flat surface on a part of the conical tip, it is easy to enter into the space between the teeth, but the food pieces have not been effectively removed.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] It is an object to be solved to provide a toothpick for safely and effectively removing food particles attached between teeth or around the gingiva. .

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has a protrusion on the outer surface of the toothpick body, and the protrusion is formed continuously or intermittently. To adopt the appropriate means. Specifically, the rod-shaped or plate-shaped toothpick body has protrusions on the outer surface thereof, and the protrusions effectively and safely remove food pieces adhering between the teeth or around the gingiva.

By forming one end of the rod-shaped or plate-shaped toothpick body into a tapered shape, it is easy to enter into the interdental space, and by providing a rounded tip, it is possible to contact the interdental space or the gingival area However, it is extremely safe without any damage. By providing the protrusions continuously or intermittently in the longitudinal direction of the toothpick body, it is possible to provide an effective and safe toothpick with protrusions for removing food pieces adhering between the teeth or around the gingiva. .

[Embodiment of the Invention] Since the projections provided on the toothpick body and the food pieces attached between the teeth or around the gingiva contact each other, the food pieces can be easily captured. Since the protrusions are formed continuously or intermittently, even if the food pieces are not properly captured by the first protrusions, the foods can be processed by the second protrusions or the third protrusions. Pieces will be captured, facilitating the removal of food pieces.

[Embodiment] An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In FIG. 1, 1 is a toothpick body and 2 is a protrusion. The toothpick body 1 has a tip portion 6, and the tip portion 6 has a rounded shape. A gradual tapered surface 3 is provided around the tip portion 6. The tip portion 6 has a handle portion 4 at the opposite end, and a handle portion 4 has a streak portion 5 so as to be convenient for holding the toothpick body 1. In order to remove the food pieces adhering to the spaces between the teeth or the gingiva, the tips 6 are inserted between the teeth so that the food pieces and the protrusions 2 are in contact with each other so that the food pieces can be captured. . After the food pieces and the projections 2 are in contact with each other, the toothpick body 1 is reciprocally operated in the interdental portions to remove the food pieces from between the teeth.

FIG. 5 is a view in which the toothpick body 1 has a cutout portion 7. The toothpick body 1 is reciprocally operated in the interdental portion in order to remove food pieces. Due to this reciprocating operation between the teeth, there is a risk that the protruding state of the protruding portion 2 will disappear. The notch 7 is provided in order to separate the portion of the protruding portion where the protruding state disappears from the toothpick body 1 and to create the toothpick body 1 having a new protruding portion. Depending on the size of the toothpick body 1, the notch 7 is provided not only at two locations as shown in FIG. 5 but also at three locations, which makes it possible to provide a toothpick with a good projection state.

The projection 2 of the present invention may be formed on the toothpick body 1 not only on one side surface as shown in FIG. 2 but also on both side surfaces of the toothpick body 1. As shown in FIG. 6, it is also possible to form the toothpick body 1 in the waistline direction. The plastic material is most suitable for forming the toothpick body 1, and it can be processed without any difficulty by the recent molding technology. By adding an antibacterial material, the cleanliness is maintained.

[Advantages of the Invention] The toothpick with protrusions according to the present invention can remove food pieces adhering between the teeth or around the gingiva more safely and effectively. Since the protruding part provided on the toothpick body comes into contact with the food piece, it is easy to remove the food piece, and the tip of the taper surface has a rounded shape, which allows it to enter between the teeth. It is possible to do so safely, and by providing a notch in the toothpick body, it is possible to always provide a toothpick with a good protruding state.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a toothpick according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a plate-shaped toothpick according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a front view of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a front view of a toothpick provided with a cutout portion.

FIG. 6 is a front view of a toothpick having protrusions formed in the waistline direction.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Toothpick body 2 Projection part 3 Tapered surface 4 Handle part 5 Line part 6 Tip part 7 Notch part

Claims (2)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A toothpick with a protrusion, characterized in that the rod-shaped or plate-shaped toothpick body has a protrusion, and the protrusion is formed continuously or intermittently. 2. The toothpick with a projection according to claim 1, wherein the bar-shaped or plate-shaped toothpick body has a cutout portion.