JPH03176046A - Tool for preventing halitosis - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To obtain a tool for preventing halitosis with high wiping effect on a dirt on a tunica mucosa oris by constituting mainly a member wiping the tunica mucosa oris of a fiber of 1-0.00001 denier. CONSTITUTION:There is no special restriction on the kind of an ultrafine fiber to be used and nylon, polyester and acrylic fibers and a combination thereof can be pref. used. A fiber with a irregular cross section whose shape is not round and a composite type fiber such as an islands-in-sea-type and a peel- divided type may be allowed to use freely. 1n addition, these ultrafine fiber can be used in such a fabric form as a woven fabric, a knitted fabric and a non-woven fabric and it is pref. that at least part of fibers or fiber bundles are entangled each other by applying a high pressure fluid flow or gas flow on one side or both sides of the fabric. The fiber alone or a sponge-like item alone can be used, but it is pref. that in order to make wiping more easily, the member for wiping the tunica mucosa oris is attached on an apex of a rod-like item the apex of which is widened.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a fabric that prevents or prevents bad breath.

[Prior art] Tuesday, October 24, 1989, N from 7:30 p.m.
According to the broadcast content of the program "Try and Try" broadcast on HK TV, the biggest cause of bad breath is dirt that adheres to the oral mucosa on the tongue, gums, back of the cheeks, etc., and stains on the teeth. It does not depend on The program recommended wiping the oral mucosa with a handkerchief as an effective way to prevent bad breath. However, when a handkerchief is used, the wiping operation is not always easy and there is a problem in that it is difficult to dispose of a used handkerchief that is wet with saliva.

In addition to the above-mentioned handkerchief, a cotton swab is known as a device for wiping the inside of the oral cavity. However, when a cotton swab is used, the effective area of contact between the oral cavity and the cotton is not necessarily large enough, and it is necessary to perform the wiping operation many times to obtain a sufficient wiping effect.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] In view of the drawbacks of the prior art, an object of the present invention is to provide a halitosis prevention device that is highly effective in wiping away stains on the oral mucosa.

[Means for Solving the Problems] To achieve this objective, the present inventor has finally arrived at the present invention after many years of intensive study.

Its outline is as follows.

That is, the halitosis prevention device of the present invention is the first halitosis prevention device characterized in that the member for wiping the oral mucosa is mainly composed of threads of 1 to 0.00001 denier.

Alternatively, the halitosis prevention device of the present invention is characterized in that the member for wiping the oral mucosa is constituted by a structure having closed cells and/or open cells.
It is a device to prevent bad breath.

Alternatively, the halitosis prevention device of the present invention is a third halitosis prevention device characterized in that a member for wiping the oral mucous membrane is attached to the tip of a rod-like object whose tip is substantially widened.

Alternatively, in the halitosis prevention device of the present invention, a member for wiping the oral mucosa is attached to the tip of a rod-like object having a substantially wide tip and a substantially flat surface. This is a fourth halitosis prevention device characterized by:

Alternatively, in the halitosis prevention device of the present invention, a member for wiping the oral mucosa is attached to the tip of the rod-like object, and the area of the rod-like object substantially covered by the member is 5 cm.
This is a fifth halitosis prevention device characterized in that the breath odor is not less than m2.

Further, in the halitosis prevention device described in 3.4.5 above, preferably, the member for wiping the oral mucosa is mainly composed of fibers, or alternatively, mainly composed of cotton. Or, alternatively, the member for wiping the oral mucosa mainly consists of one
~o,oo.

It is composed of O1 denier fibers, or it is characterized by being a nonwoven fabric mainly composed of 1 to 0.00001 denier fibers, or it is a nonwoven fabric for wiping the oral mucosa. The member is characterized in that it is constituted by a structure mainly having closed cells and/or open cells.

Alternatively, the above-mentioned halitosis prevention device is preferably characterized in that it has been subjected to sterilization treatment and/or sterilization treatment.

[Action Co. The present invention will be explained in detail below.

As a result of intensive studies to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present inventors found that if a member mainly composed of ultrafine fibers of 1 to o, ooooi denier is used for wiping the oral mucosa, it could not be obtained with a handkerchief. It has been found that an excellent wiping effect can be obtained.

Although ultrafine fibers are widely used as wiping cloths for eyeglasses, the idea of using ultrafine fibers to wipe wet areas such as the inside of the oral cavity has never existed before.

In the present invention, there is no particular limitation on the type of ultrafine fibers used, and any known fibers can be used. for example,
Nylon, polyester, acrylic, combinations thereof, and the like can be preferably used. Of course, we can use fibers with irregular cross-sections that are not circular, sea-island type fibers,
In some cases, it may be possible to use composite fibers such as peelable and split fibers. Needless to describe in detail, these ultrafine fibers can be used in the form of fabrics such as woven fabrics, knitted fabrics, and nonwoven fabrics. Furthermore, it is highly preferable to apply a high-pressure liquid stream or a high-pressure air stream to one or both sides of the fabric to entangle at least a portion of the fibers or fiber bundles.

This is because it is possible to obtain a cloth that is dense and has a higher wiping effect.

Furthermore, the present inventors have found that an excellent oral mucosal wiping effect can also be obtained by using a structure having closed cells and/or open cells, especially a flexible spongy material.

The halitosis prevention device of the present invention can preferably be used with fiber alone or with a spongy material alone, but for the purpose of making wiping easier, a member for wiping the oral mucosa is attached to the tip of a rod-like material whose tip is substantially wide. It is preferable to give For the purpose of increasing wiping efficiency, at least a portion of the rod-like object may be curved, or the longitudinal section of the rod-like object may have an irregular cross-sectional shape.

In order to obtain a sufficient wiping effect with fewer wiping operations, the tip of the rod-shaped object must have a substantially flat surface, or the area of the rod-shaped object substantially covered by the member must be 5 crt or more. It is preferable that there be. In the latter case, the area is preferably 10 cmF or more, and 20 cr
More preferably, the number is 1 or more. By increasing the contact area between the oral mucosa and the wiping member in this way,
A better wiping effect can be obtained.

At this time, there is no particular limitation on the material of the wiping member, but fibers, cotton, spongy materials, etc. can be preferably used. The fibers can be used in woven, knitted, or nonwoven forms.

It is preferable to apply a high pressure liquid or water stream to these fabrics. Further, ultrafine fibers having a denier of 1 to 0,000 kings can be particularly preferably used because they have a high wiping effect.

Of course, the use of rod-shaped materials increases the cost somewhat, so it is preferable to decide whether or not to provide rod-shaped materials depending on the intended use, application, etc.

Further, although there is no particular limitation on the material of the stick, it is preferable to use a material that can be disposed of as general garbage because it is easy to dispose of after use.

Note that any known method may be used to apply the wiping member to the rod-shaped object. When applying, the member for wiping may be provided to the user in a state in which it has been applied to the rod-shaped object in advance,
It can also be applied to the rod-shaped object each time the user uses the wiping member.

Furthermore, the halitosis prevention device according to the present invention is subjected to sterilization treatment in advance.
Alternatively, it is preferable to perform sterilization treatment. In addition, if you add fragrance to the bad breath prevention device,
Users can enjoy a refreshing sensation with each use.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be explained in more detail using examples, but the validity and scope of rights of the present invention are not limited or restricted thereby.

Rather, it brings about the next application and development.

[Example] Example 1 When a non-woven fabric made of 0.07 denier nylon thread was used to wipe the oral mucosa, the wiping could be done extremely smoothly.

After the work was completed, the presence or absence of bad breath was confirmed by a sensory test, and no bad breath was detected. The user was able to throw it into the trash can without any problems.

Example 2 Absorbent cotton was attached to the tip of a polystyrene rod, and the figure is a schematic view of the device viewed from the side. 1 is a stick and 2 is absorbent cotton.

When such an instrument was actually used to wipe the oral mucosa, it was possible to wipe it off extremely smoothly. After the work was completed, the presence or absence of bad breath was confirmed by a sensory test, and no bad breath was detected. After use, I was able to throw the whole stick into the trash without any problems.

Example 3 In Example 2, Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram when looking at the sponge instead of absorbent cotton, and Fig. 4 is a schematic diagram when viewed from the side.
As shown in the figure. 3 is a stick and 4 is a sponge.

When the halitosis prevention device was used to wipe the oral mucosa,
Wiping could be done extremely smoothly. After the work was completed, the presence or absence of bad breath was confirmed by a sensory test, and no bad breath was detected.

After use, I was able to throw the whole stick into the trash without any problems.

[Effects of the Invention] The halitosis prevention device according to the present invention can be easily used by anyone,
And it is extremely effective in preventing or preventing bad breath.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Ru. FIGS. 2 and 4 are schematic diagrams of an embodiment of the halitosis prevention device according to the present invention, viewed from the side. : Stick: Absorbent cotton: Stick: Sponge

Claims (11)

[Claims] (1) The member for wiping the oral mucosa is mainly 1 to 0.0
A halitosis prevention device characterized by being made of 0001 denier thread. (2) The member for wiping the oral mucosa is a closed cell, and/
Or, a bad breath prevention device comprising a structure having open cells. (3) A halitosis prevention device, characterized in that the tip of a rod-like object whose tip is substantially widened is provided with a member for wiping the oral mucosa. (4) Prevention of bad breath, characterized in that the tip of a rod-like object has a substantially widened tip and a substantially flat surface, and a member for wiping the oral mucosa is attached to the tip of the rod-like object. utensils. (5) A member for wiping the oral mucosa is attached to the tip of the stick-like object, and the area of the stick-like object substantially covered by the member is 5 cm^2 or more. Bad breath prevention device. (6) Claims (3) and (4) characterized in that the member for wiping the oral mucosa is mainly composed of fibers.
) or the bad breath prevention device described in (5). (7) Claims (3) and (4) characterized in that the member for wiping the oral mucosa is mainly made of cotton.
Or the bad breath prevention device described in (5). (8) The member for wiping the oral mucosa is mainly 1 to 0.0
The halitosis prevention device according to claim 3, characterized in that it is made of 0001 denier fiber. (9) The members for wiping the mucous membrane in the oral cavity are mainly 1 to 0
．． Claims (3), (4), or (5), characterized in that the nonwoven fabric is composed of fibers of 00001 denier.
). (10) The member for wiping the oral mucosa is mainly composed of a structure having closed cells and/or open cells. Bad breath prevention device. (11) Claims (1), (2), (3), characterized in that the product has been subjected to sterilization treatment and/or sterilization treatment;
The halitosis prevention device according to (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9) or (10).