RU2544821C2 - Package for oral care devices and method for such package usage - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: personal use articles.

SUBSTANCE: package (1000) for oral care devices (100) that contains: a tubular body (1001) having a ring wall (1002) forming a cavity (1005), multiple inner walls (1010) inside the cavity that divide the cavity into multiple sub-cavities (1006), a bottom (1007) sealing the lower end (1009) of each sub-cavity and a coating (1003) sealing the upper end of each sub-cavity, at least one oral care device positioned in each sub-cavity, multiple slots (1030) in the ring wall where each slot forms the entry to one of the sub-cavities through which one of the oral care devices may be removed, a film (1020) sealing the slots and designed so that a film section may be handled to ensure access to one of the multiple sub-cavities while the other sub-cavities remain sealed.

EFFECT: design improvement.

15 cl, 11 dwg

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to the field of packaging for oral care devices and, more particularly, to packaging for oral care devices containing moisture-sensitive pre-applied oral care material.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The benefits of good dental hygiene are well known. Often, however, oral care devices cannot be used due to a lack of a water source, for example when the user is traveling in a vehicle or on his feet. Recently, oral care devices have been developed that can be used without a water source. For example, oral care devices have been developed that provide oral care material in the oral care device itself, for example via an integrated channel, for distribution through the oral care device to the bristles. Also, disposable water-free oral care devices have been introduced to the market that use a pre-applied moisture-sensitive capsule.

Oral care devices, such as those described above, must be kept sealed until used to prevent premature destruction by moisture and / or release of oral care material. Therefore, these oral care devices must be carefully packaged. In addition, users of disposable oral care devices need a place to dispose of oral care devices after use. Disposable oral care devices of the type discussed above are currently packaged in plastic folding packages that are individually sealed in foil for protection. If the user uses a disposable oral care device in a vehicle or other place “on the move”, the user must either leave the used disposable oral care device unsecured in the vehicle or keep it with you until there will be no suitable wastebasket.

Thus, there is a need for packaging that may contain oral care devices in a dry environment prior to use. In addition, there is a need for a package that can contain multiple oral care devices so that one of the oral care devices can be taken from the package for use, while the remaining oral care devices are stored in protected moisture resistant.

There is also a need for packaging for oral care devices designed to resemble a cup that can be positioned in a vehicle cup holder. In addition, there is a need for packaging for oral care devices providing a cavity for disposal after use.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is directed to packaging for oral care devices. In one embodiment, the invention can be a package for oral care devices, comprising: a tubular body having an annular wall forming a cavity, a plurality of internal walls in the cavity that divide the cavity into a plurality of cavities, and a bottom sealing the lower end of each subcavities; at least one oral care device located in each of the subcavities; a film sealing the upper end of each of the subcavities, wherein the film is designed so that a portion of the film can be manipulated to provide access to one of the plurality of subcavities, while other subcavities remain sealed.

In another embodiment, the invention can be a package for oral care devices, comprising: a tubular body having an annular wall forming a cavity, a plurality of internal walls in the cavity that divide the cavity into a plurality of cavities, a bottom sealing the lower end of each of the cavities and a coating sealing the upper end of each of the subcavities; at least one oral care device located in each of the subcavities; a plurality of slots in the annular wall, with each slit forming a passage into one of the sub-cavities through which one of the oral care devices can be removed; a film sealing the slots, the film being made in such a way that a portion of the film can be manipulated to provide access to one of the plurality of subcavities, while the remaining subcavities remain sealed.

In yet another embodiment, the invention may be an oral care device package comprising: a tubular body having an annular wall defining a cavity, at least one inner wall in the cavity dividing the cavity into a plurality of sub-cavities, and a bottom sealing the lower the end of each of the subcavities; many oral care devices located in each of the subcavities; a resealable film sealing the upper end of each of the subcavities, the film being made so that the portion of the film can be manipulated to provide access to one of the many subcavities, while the remaining cavities remain sealed, and the film is configured to re-seal the tubular body after separation From him.

In yet another embodiment, the invention may be an oral care device package comprising: a tubular body having an annular wall and a plurality of cavities in the annular wall; at least one oral care device located in each of the subcavities; a plurality of slots in the annular wall, wherein each slit forms a passage into one of the subcavities through which one of the oral care devices can be removed; a film sealing the slots, the film being made so that a portion of the film can be manipulated to provide access to one of the plurality of sub-cavities, while the remaining sub-cavities remain sealed.

Further applications of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description provided herein. It should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, although showing a preferred embodiment of the invention, are for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention will become more fully understood from the detailed description and accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a front view of an oral care device particularly suitable for use in packaging according to one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a side view of the oral care device of FIG. one;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a package for oral care devices according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line V-V of FIG. four;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a package for oral care devices according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a package for oral care devices according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VIII-VIII of FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a package for oral care devices having a lid;

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a package for oral care devices according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention; and

FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XI-XI of FIG. 10.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The following description of the preferred embodiment (s) is essentially just an example and in no way limits the invention, its use or use.

The description of illustrative embodiments according to the principles of the present invention is intended to be read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which are considered as part of the entire description. In the description of exemplary embodiments of the invention disclosed herein, any reference to a direction or orientation is merely for convenience of description and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention in any way. Relative terms, for example, “bottom,” “top,” “horizontal,” “vertical,” “above,” “below,” “up,” “down,” “top,” “bottom,” “front,” and “ back ", as well as their derivatives (for example," horizontally "," down "," up ", etc.) should be interpreted in relation to orientation as described below or as shown in the drawing. These relative terms are for convenience only and do not require the device to be designed or function in a specific orientation unless otherwise specified explicitly. Terms such as “attached”, “attached”, “connected”, “connected”, “interconnected”, “fixed” and the like refer to a relationship in which structural elements are fixed or attached to each other either directly or indirectly through intermediate structural elements, as well as moving or rigid joints or relationships, unless otherwise explicitly described. In addition, the features and advantages of the invention are described with reference to exemplary embodiments illustrated herein. Accordingly, the invention should not be explicitly limited to such exemplary embodiments, even if they are indicated as preferred. The discussion provided herein describes and illustrates some possible non-limiting combinations of features that can be implemented separately or together with another combination of features. The scope of the invention is determined by the attached claims.

In FIG. 1 and 2, an example embodiment of an oral care device 100 is provided that is particularly suitable for use with the present invention. As will become apparent from the discussion below, it is preferable that the oral care device 100 be packaged so as to protect the oral care device 100 from moisture and / or humidity. An oral care device 100 extends from a proximal end 101 to a distal end 102 and includes a head 112 and a handle 114. An oral care device 100 includes a tail portion 103 located at the proximal end 101 and a head portion 104 located at the distal end 102. The head 112 may be either a removable head, which can be removably connected to the handle 114, or a structure that is tightly connected to the handle 114. Most of the handle 114 and the portion of the head 112 can be formed of many rigid m materials, including, without limitation, plastics, resins and the like. One suitable rigid material is polypropylene. However, other hard materials known to those skilled in the art can be used.

In the illustrated embodiment, the tail portion 103 of the oral care device 100, opposite the head portion 104 on which the head 112 is located, comprises an oral care accessory, which in the exemplary embodiment is a toothpick 116. Toothpick 116 is preferably made of elastic and soft thermoplastic elastomer. Like head 112, toothpick 116 may be a removable toothpick that can be removably connected to handle 114, or it may be tightly connected to handle 114. Toothpick 116 provides a mechanism for cleaning stains in the interdental spaces. The implementation of the toothpick 116 of the soft thermoplastic elastomer provides a more convenient cleaning of the interdental spaces. Toothpick 116 may, however, be made of hard material similar to the main portion of the handle 114, or may simply be a rubber or elastomeric spike glued or otherwise mounted to the end of the handle 114. Alternatively, to the tail portion 103 of the oral care device 100 various accessories can be attached, for example a strip of thread for cleaning the interdental spaces or an element for cleaning the tongue. Moreover, in some embodiments, the oral care device 100 may not include accessories, or may include many accessories.

The head 112 comprises a block 122 of cleaning elements. The cleaning element block 122 comprises a plurality of bristles extending from the head 114. The bristles of the cleaning element block 122 may have any desired shape. For example, the bristles may have a cylindrical shape having the same diameter over the entire length. Alternatively, the bristles may taper from the base, where they extend from the head 122, to their outer cleaning ends. It should be understood that the block 122 of the cleaning elements may include other cleaning elements.

In addition, the dimensions of the various components of the oral care device 100 are preferably small. Thus, for example, each bristle of the cleaning element block 122 can extend outward from the outer surface of the head 112 by a distance of not more than 10 mm, and preferably not more than 8 mm, and most preferably not more than 6 mm. In cases where tapering cleaning elements are used, the diameter of the base should be no more than 1.5 mm, more preferably 0.5-1 mm, and most preferably no more than 0.3 mm. The diameter can then be reduced in size with the distance from the head 112. Preferably, the length of the entire oral care device 100 is not more than 5 inches, more preferably not more than 4 inches, and most preferably in the range of 2-4 inches.

The central portion of the head 114, surrounded by the cleaning element block 122, comprises a recess or cavity for holding the bursting gel capsule or bead 132. The gel capsule 132 is filled with oral care material, such as a liquid solution, for cleaning or otherwise providing health benefits to the user's oral cavity . The oral care material may be a tooth powder, toothpaste, gel for cleaning teeth, a mouthwash or the like for cleaning teeth or an oral hygiene product, or a combination thereof. The gel capsule 132 is moisture sensitive and must be protected from a high humidity environment to prevent premature disruption. In other words, the gel capsule 132, or at least a portion thereof, can be destroyed by exposure to a gaseous medium of high humidity, since it was found that moisture in the air under high humidity conditions can destroy the integrity of the gel capsule 132. Thus, the care device 100 needs to be packaged. behind the oral cavity in such a way as to protect the gel capsule 132 from moisture and liquid moisture before use.

The gel capsule 132 holds and applies the oral care material to the teeth cleaning elements 122 of the head 112 of the oral care device 112, and ultimately to the user's teeth and / or the surface of the oral tissues. As mentioned above, the oral care material may be a toothpaste, gel, mouthwash or similar dentifrice, or an oral hygiene product, or a combination thereof. Preferably, the gel capsule 132 is a liquid-filled gel capsule having a shell containing brittle, thin walls that break easily or burst when rubbed against the teeth. In a preferred embodiment, the capsule 132 collapses when exposed to moisture and, thus, dissolves when mixed with the user's saliva. When the user's saliva destroys and dissolves the walls of the capsule 132, the oral care solution held therein is released. Although the degradability of the capsules 132 is a desirable characteristic for the end use of the oral care device 100 by the consumer, moisture disruption of the gel capsule 132 poses problems in properly maintaining the integrity of the gel capsule 132 during manufacture, packaging, transportation and demonstration in retail stores.

The gel capsule 132, or at least a portion thereof, is susceptible to destruction not only by direct contact with liquid water, but also by prolonged exposure to a gaseous medium having a high level of humidity. It has been found that high ambient humidity can interfere with the integrity of the gel capsule 132 and cause premature release of oral care material, or cause drying of the oral care material. Of course, the specific moisture levels and exposure times that lead to the destruction of the gel capsule 132 are determined in each case, taking into account factors such as the type of gel capsule 132 used, the type of oral care material and the thermodynamic cycle to which the device 100 is subjected. for oral care. In view of the above, the gel capsule 132 (and potentially the entire oral care device 100) is required to be placed in a package that forms a sealed cavity in which at least the gel capsule 132 of the oral care device 100 is placed, thus protecting the gel capsule 132 from external moisture, which may be in the form of a gaseous medium with high humidity or liquid water. In some embodiments, the insulated cavity may be sealed.

In one preferred embodiment of the present invention, the entire structure of an oral care device 100 including a head 112, a handle 114, and a toothpick 116 is molded as a single unit using the conventional two-component injection molding commonly used in the manufacture of care devices the oral cavity. This makes it possible to economically and quickly produce the oral care device 100. Although the oral care device 100 can be implemented in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, and relative sizes, it is preferred that the oral care device 100 be small in size so that it is easy to carry and can be used covertly. In one embodiment, it is preferable that the head 112 be small enough to cover one tooth at a time, and that the handle 114 is substantially thinner than traditional handles used in everyday oral care devices.

Since it is contemplated that the oral care device 100 should be small and lightweight, in some embodiments, it is preferred that the oral care device 100 weigh no more than 3 grams. The small size allows the oral care device 100 to be fully held in the palm of an adult user. The head 112 preferably has a size corresponding to the size of an individual tooth or an individual tooth and interdental spaces. Although the head 112 may be of any suitable shape, a round or oval shape is preferred, and the maximum lateral size or diameter is not more than 13 mm, preferably not more than 12 mm and most preferably not more than 11 mm. Of course, the oral care device 100 is not limited to any particular sizes and shapes.

It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the above oral care device 100. Although the packaging of the invention is described in combination with a plurality of oral care devices 100, it should be understood that other oral care devices may be packaged as described below. In some embodiments, the packaging is in no way limited to the design of the oral care device 100 unless specifically stated. In an exemplary embodiment, the oral care device 100 placed in a package is a disposable device, has pre-applied oral care material, and must be protected from moisture. However, in some other embodiments, a traditional toothbrush or any other type of oral care device may be placed in the package, regardless of whether it should be protected from moisture and / or containing pre-applied oral care material. As used herein, the term “pre-applied” means that the oral care material is associated with an oral care device when it is packaged for sale.

In FIG. 3-5, a packaging 300 is illustrated, including a plurality of oral care devices 100. The package 300 is designed to prevent moisture in the cavity, containing the device 100 for caring for the oral cavity so that the pre-applied material for caring for the oral cavity, which is in the form of a gel capsule 132, is protected from destruction due to moisture and / or moisture. Of course, in embodiments in which the oral care devices contained in the package 300 do not need to be protected against damage due to moisture, the package 300 does not have to be sealed.

The package 300 generally comprises a tubular body 301 having an annular wall 302 that forms a cavity 305. In an exemplary embodiment, the annular wall 302 has a circular cross-sectional profile. The shape of the circular transverse profile is preferred when the package 300 is made for location in the cup holder of the vehicle. In such an embodiment, the package 300 preferably has a diameter D _{1 of} 60-80 mm. In some other embodiments, the implementation of the package 300 may take a tapering shape (not shown) so that the diameter D _{1 of the} package 300 is larger at the upper end 303 of the package 300 than at the lower end 304 of the package 300, or vice versa. Of course, the invention is not limited to this, and in some other embodiments, the cross-sectional profile of the annular wall 302 can be of almost any shape, including without limitation rectangular, trapezoidal, oval, triangular or other polygonal shapes.

The package 300 includes a plurality of inner walls 310 located in the cavity 305. The inner walls 310 divide the cavity 305 into a plurality of sub-cavities 306. Each of the sub-cavities 306 comprises an upper end 308 and a lower end 309. In an exemplary embodiment, the inner walls 310 form a grid of rectilinear walls. Of course, the invention is not limited to this, and the inner walls 310 can take any other form, as long as the inner walls 310 divide the cavity 305 into a plurality of sub-cavities 306.

Exclusively in FIG. 4, a straight-line grid is illustrated in more detail. A rectilinear grid is a preferred embodiment of the inner walls 310, since with this option, the maximum volume of cavity spaces that can be used when the annular wall 302 has a circular cross-sectional profile. In an exemplary embodiment using a circular cross-sectional profile of the annular wall 302, some of the sub-cavities 306 are empty because they are not large enough to accommodate one of the oral care devices 100. However, as discussed above, a circular cross-sectional profile is preferred when the package 300 is stored in a vehicle cup holder. In embodiments in which the cross-sectional profile of the annular wall 302 is rectangular, the inner walls 310 may be in the form of a Cartesian mesh to provide maximum usable cavity space. Each of the sub-cavities 306 may have the same size or different sizes. For example, in embodiments in which different types of oral care devices are stored in the package 300, each of the sub-cavities 306 may have a different size for storing different types of oral care devices. Simply put, the number and size of the sub-cavities 306 in no way limits the present invention in all embodiments.

In FIG. 3-5, it is jointly presented that the lower end 304 of the package 300 is closed by the bottom 307. The bottom 307 is connected to the annular wall 302 and each of the inner walls 310 so as to seal the lower end 309 of each of the plurality of sub-cavities 306. As described in more detail below, in some in embodiments, the bottom 307 is a component separate from the annular wall 302 and the inner walls 310, and attached to the annular wall 302 and the inner walls 310 at later stages of the manufacturing process. Of course, the invention is not limited to this, and in some other embodiments, the bottom 307 may be integral with other components of the package 300.

In an exemplary embodiment, in each of the sub-cavities 306, only one oral care device 100 is disposed. Thus, in such an embodiment, the cross-sectional dimensions of each of the sub-cavities are approximately 6-20 mm, and more preferably 10-15 mm. Of course, the size of the subcavities 306 may be larger or smaller than the ranges of values discussed herein to accommodate larger or smaller oral care devices or to accommodate more than one oral care device 100.

Oral care devices 100 are located in the subcavities 306 such that the tail portions 103 of the oral care devices 100 are adjacent to the upper ends 308 of the subcavities 306, and the head portions 104 of the oral care devices 100 are adjacent to the lower ends 309 of subcavities 306 The arrangement of the oral care devices 100 in the sub-cavities 306 thus makes it easier to grip the oral care devices 100 by the user for removal from the sub-cavities 306, as described in more detail below. Of course, the invention is not limited to the specific location of the oral care devices 100 in the sub-cavities 306, unless otherwise specifically indicated.

The package 300 includes a film 320 that seals the upper ends 308 of each of the plurality of subcavities 306. More specifically, the film 320 is attached to the upper edge 312 of the annular wall 302 and the upper edge 311 of the inner walls 310. Thus, the combination of the annular wall 302, the inner walls 310, the bottom 307 and the film 320 creates such conditions in each of the plurality of sub-cavities 306 that each sub-cavity 306 is sealed from the other sub-cavities 306 and the outer packaging medium 300, for example, the surrounding gaseous medium. Creating conditions in each of the plurality of subcavities 306, which is sealed from each other subcavity 306, helps to maintain a moisture-free environment in each of the subcavities 306 before using the specific oral care device 100 located in this subcavity 306. In some embodiments, the cavity 306 is sealed.

The film 320 is preferably a thin sheet of material that covers the entire upper end 303 of the package 300, thereby also covering the upper ends 308 of each of the sub-cavities 306. The film 320 may be, for example, without limitation, laminate, foil, wax paper or plastic sheet. Film 320 is preferably flexible, but in some embodiments, may be rigid. In addition, for film 320, any other materials may be used that can seal the upper ends 308 of each of the sub-cavities 306, as is known to those skilled in the art. The film 320 may be attached to the upper edges (or surfaces) of the tubular body 301 by any means including bonding, heat bonding, static bonding, friction bonding, or a combination thereof.

In one embodiment, film 320 is a substantially transparent material. By creating a film 320 of transparent material, the user can easily see through the film 320 each of the sub-cavities 306 to determine if the oral care device 100 is in it. The ability for the user to see through the film 320 may also provide the user with the opportunity to choose the oral care device 100 as desired for removal in those embodiments in which various types of oral care devices are stored in the package 300. However, the invention is not limited to this, and film 320 may be translucent or opaque. In addition, the film 320 may be colored in any desired manner including a single color or patterned color composition. In some embodiments, a patterned color composition consisting of differently colored film segments 321 may indicate to the user various types of oral care devices stored in the package 300.

The film 320 is divided into a plurality of film segments 321, which can be separated from each other. The film segments 321 are not limited to an embodiment comprising a single film, which is subsequently segmented, but also includes embodiments in which the completely separate and separate segments of the film 320 are applied separately. In one embodiment, the film segments 321 may be a single film covering the entire upper end 303 of the package 300, which is subsequently divided into film segments 321 by pre-weakened portions 322 on the film 320. Regardless of how the film segments 321 are formed, the film segments 321 together form a film 320. In addition, it should be understood that the upper end 308 of each of the subcavities 306 is sealed with the corresponding one of the film segments 321.

The film 320 is connected to the package 300 so that access to one of the subcavities 306 can be obtained, while the other subcavities 306 would remain sealed from each other and the external environment. In order to gain access to one of the sub-cavities 306, the film segment 321 sealing the particular sub-cavity 306 must be removed, opened or otherwise opened so that the sub-cavity 306 is no longer covered or sealed by the film segment 321. In an embodiment, the film segment 321 seals the cavity 306. In an exemplary embodiment, pre-attenuated portions 322 dividing the film 320 into film segments 321 are portions of the film 320 between adjacent film segments segments 321. In particular, the pre-weakened portions 322 of the film 320 are portions of the film 320 that cover and adhere to the upper edges 311 of the inner walls 310 between adjacent film segments 321. In the exemplary embodiment, the film 320 also has a pre-weakened portion 322 covering the upper edge 312 of the annular wall 310. However, in some other embodiments, the portion of the film 320 covering the upper edge 312 of the annular wall 310 is not previously weakened constant. Pre-weakened sections 322 may be perforated seams, thermally weakened seams, or punched seams located between adjacent film segments 321.

As discussed above, to provide access to one of the subcavities 306 to remove the oral care device 100 placed therein, it is necessary to manipulate the film segment 321 sealing this particular cavity 306. Manipulating the film segment 321 includes removing or opening the film segment 321 or otherwise creating an opening in the film 320 in the region of the film segment 321 covering a particular sub-cavity 306 such that the sub-cavity 306 is no longer covered by the film segment 321. Fortunately arya weakened portions 322 segments film 321 easily opened or removed. In particular, when a force F is applied to a single film segment 323 of a plurality of film segments 321 that covers a separate subcavity 316 of a plurality of subcavities 306, the film 320 collapses along pre-weakened portions 322 surrounding the selected film segment 323. Therefore, the selected film segment 323 becomes separated from the rest of the film 320 and a passage is formed from the external environment into the selected cavity 316, which was sealed by the selected film segment 323. It should be understood that the force F is preferred but is the force the user's finger, presses the film to the selected segment 323. However, the invention is not limited thereto and the force F can be obtained by pressing the object to the selected segment to the film 323 or any other method known to those skilled in the art.

In some other non-illustrated embodiments, each film segment 321 may have a corresponding tab that the user can hold. In such embodiments, when the user wishes to access the selected subcavity 316, the user grabs the tongue and pulls the selected film segment 323 from the subcavity to allow access to the selected subcavity 316. Regardless of how the selected film segment 323 is manipulated to create a passage into the selected subcavity 316, once the selected subcavity 316 is open, an oral care device 100 located in the selected subcavity 316 becomes available. Essentially, the user will be able to capture the oral care device 100 and remove it from the selected cavity 316 for use. As discussed above, it is preferable that the tail portion 103 of the oral care device 100 is adjacent to the upper ends 308 of the subcavities 306. Since the tail portion 103 of the oral care devices 100 is smaller than the head portions 104, this simplifies the grip of the oral care device 100 the mouth of the user and removing it from the underground 306.

After the user grabs the oral care device 100 and removes it from the corresponding sub-cavity 306, the user can use the oral care device to clean the oral cavity. The gel capsule 132, when used, is broken either by dissolving the user's saliva or by pricking the user's teeth, and the user's teeth and other surfaces of the oral cavity benefit from the contents of the gel capsule 132. In some embodiments, as discussed above, the oral care device 100 It is intended for single use and is therefore disposed of. Thus, after use, the user can discard the oral care device 100 by returning the oral care device 100 to the selected cavity 316 from which it was taken. Therefore, the package 300 can be used as a container for storing oral care devices 100 before use and as a waste bin for discarded oral care devices 100 after use. If the package 300 is suitable in size and is capable of being inserted into a vehicle cup holder, this prevents users from leaving the used oral care devices 100 somewhere in the vehicle.

In some embodiments, as described in more detail below with respect to FIG. 7 and 10, film 320 can also be used for insulation repeatedly. The user may find it unattractive that the used oral care devices 100 are simply not insulated in the sub-cavities 306. Thus, with the reusable sealing film 320, the used oral care devices 100 can be hidden from view.

In some embodiments, the package 300 also includes a lid (not shown). One embodiment of the cap is described in detail below with respect to FIG. 9. However, the cap may accept any known embodiments of the cap. In particular, the cover may be a cover such as a latch, interference fit, fixed fit or other type of cover that covers the upper ends 308 of the sub-cavities 306 over the film 320. More specifically, the cover is connected to the tubular body 301 so that the film 320 is located between the lower surface of the lid and the tubular body 301. The lid does not allow premature opening of the film 320, its opening or removal during manufacture, packaging, transportation and demonstration in retail stores for sale to the user. The lid is preferably made of the same materials as the other components of the package 300, as described below. However, the lid can be made of any materials, provided that the lid protects the film 320 from being opened prematurely. Any of the embodiments described herein, illustrated with or without a lid, may be manufactured, transported, displayed, and sold with a lid.

Only in FIG. 5, an embodiment of a package 300 comprising a desiccant 380 is described. In some embodiments, a desiccant 380 is provided in the package 300 to remove any moisture that may seep into the sub-cavity 306 of the package 300. Thus, the package 300 further comprises a transverse plate 360 located in each of the sub-cavities 306, which divides each of the sub-cavities 306 into an upper chamber 362 and a lower chamber 363. As such, the package 300 can be considered as including a single transverse plate 360 extending transversely through the entire floor spurs 305, generally parallel to the bottom 307. The upper chamber 362 extends between the film 320 and the upper surface 364 of the transverse plate 360. Similarly, the lower chamber 363 extends between the lower surface 365 of the transverse plate 360 and the upper surface 312 of the bottom 307. In an exemplary embodiment the implementation of the transverse plate 360 is made integrally with the annular wall 302 and the inner walls 310 as their integral part. The following describes the manufacturing process, including the creation of packaging 300 with desiccant 380.

In an exemplary embodiment, the transverse plate 360 comprises a plurality of openings 361, each of which provides a passage between the upper and lower chambers 362, 363 of the subcavities 306. In other words, for each subcavity 306, air in the upper chamber 362 can flow down into the lower chamber 363 through the openings 361 and vice versa. As will become clearer from the discussion below, it is preferable that at least one opening 361 exists in the portion of the transverse plate 360 that is located in each of the plurality of sub-cavities 306. This allows air to circulate between the upper and lower chambers 362, 363 in each of the sub-cavities 306. In an exemplary embodiment, there are three openings 361 in the transverse plate 360 in each of the sub-cavities 306. However, the invention is not limited to this, and if necessary there may be more or less there are openings 361 in the transverse plate 360. In addition, it should be understood that in some other embodiments, the transverse plate 360 can be eliminated altogether.

In an exemplary embodiment, the desiccant 380 is located in the lower chamber 363. The desiccant 380 may be any material known as material that can cause or maintain a dry state near it in a relatively well-sealed container. Desiccant 380 may be, for example, without limitation, silica gel, calcium sulfate, calcium chloride, montmorillonite clay, molecular sieves, rice, salt and the like. Other desiccants, currently known or which will be opened later, which can maintain a dry state in a sealed container without transferring any toxic substances to the oral care devices 100 located in the sub-cavities 306, can be used.

Oral care devices 100 are located in the upper chamber 362. Thus, the entire package 300 only needs to be so large in height that it contains 100 oral care devices, the size of which can be 2-4 inches, and desiccant 380, which may simply be a salt layer located in the lower chamber 363.

Due to the openings 361 in the transverse plate 360, the desiccant 380 absorbs any moisture in both the upper and lower chambers 362, 363, since air inside the subcavities 306 freely moves between the upper and lower chambers 362, 363 through the openings 361 in the transverse plate 360. Thus, Desiccant 380 removes excess moisture that would otherwise destroy or possibly render the oral care device 100 in the upper chamber 362 unusable.

Preferably, the oral care devices 100 are located in the package 300 at a relative humidity level of less than 70% at room temperature, preferably less than 60% at room temperature, more preferably less than 50% at room temperature, and most preferably less than 40% at room temperature in order to avoid destruction of the gel capsules 132. However, in some embodiments, even if the gaseous medium having a higher humidity is initially trapped in the sub-cavities 306, desiccant 38 0 in the lower chamber 363 can absorb excess moisture without destroying the gel capsule 132 of the oral care device 100. However, the subcavities 306 are leakproof, as discussed above, to prevent further exposure to moisture on the gel capsule 132 of the oral care device 100, thereby keeping the gel capsule 132 intact.

The annular wall 302, the inner walls 310, the transverse plate 360, and the bottom 307 may be made of any material known to those skilled in the art. In particular, the material may be a metal or metal alloy, or thermoplastic, such as, for example, polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene or polyvinyl chloride. Of course, the invention is not limited to this, and other materials known to those skilled in the art can be used.

Packaging 300 may be performed in a multi-step process. In particular, in one embodiment, the annular wall 302, the inner walls 310, and the transverse plate 160 are formed in one step of the injection molding process. After the annular walls 302, the inner walls 310 and the transverse plate 360 are made, the lower chamber 363 is filled with a desiccant 380. Then, after the desiccant 380 is properly positioned, the bottom 307, which has the form of a plate, is connected to the annular wall 302 and the inner walls 310 so to close the lower ends of the annular walls 302 and the inner walls 310.

The bottom 307 can be created in the second injection molding step and then attached or connected to the annular wall 302 and the inner walls 310 at a later stage of the manufacturing process. The connection of the bottom 307 with the annular wall 302 and the inner walls 310 can be achieved by any suitable method known in the art, including, without limitation, heat sealing, tight fit, connecting sleeve, adhesion, retainers, or the like. It should be understood that the various components of the package 300 can be made by methods other than molding, such as, for example, milling, machining, or by other suitable processes.

It should be understood that in some embodiments, desiccation 380 may be generally excluded. In such embodiments, the bottom 307 may be integral with the annular wall 302 and the inner walls 310. The embodiments described below are not specifically discussed or illustrated as having a drier. However, the package design in the embodiments described below can be manufactured as described above, so that desiccant 380 can be included in the package to absorb moisture. In addition, as discussed above, the package 300 is preferably of such a size that it can be inserted into the cup holder of the vehicle. Thus, the user has oral care devices 100 available for use when the user is traveling in a vehicle. Of course, the invention is not limited to this and the package 300 may take other shapes and sizes, such as those disclosed hereinabove.

In FIG. 6, an alternative embodiment of an oral care pack 600 is illustrated. The package 600 is identical to the package 300 except for the different configuration of the inner walls and the film. The packaging sections 600 are the same as the packaging sections 300, described with the same reference numerals except for the use of 600th numbers. Any sections of packaging 600 not specifically described herein have the same design, configuration, and use as the same sections of packaging 300.

The package 600 includes a tubular body 601 having an annular wall 602, which forms a cavity 605 having a longitudinal axis A-A. The package 600 comprises a plurality of radial walls 610 that divide the cavity 605 into a plurality of sub-cavities 606. The radial walls 610 extend radially from the longitudinal axis AA to the annular wall 602 so that each sub-cavity 606 is sealed from the other sub-cavities 606. In an exemplary embodiment the package 600 has twelve radial walls 610 that divide the cavity 605 into twelve equally sized sized cavities 606. Of course, the invention is not limited to this and can be provided b a more or less than twelve radial walls 610 for dividing the cavity 605 into more or less than twelve subcavities 606. Furthermore, in some embodiments, the groove wall 610 may divide cavity 605 into a plurality of subcavities 606 of various sizes. As described above for packaging 300, a plurality of subcavities 606 may have a different size for storing various types of oral care devices in a single packaging 600. The number and size of the subcavities 606 in no way limits the present invention.

Similar to package 300, package 600 has a film 620 covering the upper end 608 of each of the sub-cavities 606. The film 620 is connected to the upper edge 611 of each of the radial walls 610 and to the upper edge 612 of the annular wall 602. In addition, in the exemplary embodiment, the portion film 620, covering and attached to the upper edges 611 of the radial walls 610 and the upper edge 612 of the annular wall 602, is a previously weakened portion 622 of the film 620. Of course, in some other embodiments, the implementation the weakened portion 622 of the film 620 can only be a portion of the film 620 covering the upper edges 611 of the radial walls 610. In some other embodiments, the film 620 may not have any pre-weakened sections 622, but instead may be many separate film segments, such as discussed above with respect to the package 300. Thus, the package 600 is the same as the package 300 in all respects, except for the configuration of the inner / radial walls 310, 610 and therefore the size, shape and It is preferred that the subcavities 306, 606. It is preferred that in each of the subcavities 606 there is only one oral care device 100. However, the subcavities 606 are generally larger than the subcavities 306, and it may be possible to position more than one oral care device 100 in each of the subcavities 606.

The film 620 can be opened, as discussed above, by applying a force to the upper surface of one of the films 620 so that the film 620 collapses along the previously weakened portions 622 surrounding the film 620. Alternatively, each of the film segments of the film 620 may include a tongue for gripping by the user so that the film 620 can be separated from the upper edges 611 of the radial walls 610 and the upper edge 612 of the annular wall 602. Thus, the process of removing the oral care device 100 from one of the sub-cavity 606 of package 600 is the same as the process of removing the oral care device 100 from one of the sub-cavities 306 of the package 600 discussed above with respect to FIG. 3.

In FIG. 7 and 8, another embodiment of the packaging 700 for oral care devices is illustrated. The packaging sections 700, which are the same as the packaging sections 300, are described with the same reference numerals, except for using the 700th numbers. Any sections of the packaging 700 not specifically described herein have the same construction, configuration, and use as the same sections of the packaging 300.

The package 700 comprises a tubular body 701 having an annular wall 702 defining a cavity 705. The package 700 further comprises an inner wall 710 that divides the cavity 705 into two sub-cavities 706. Although the package 700 is illustrated as having only one internal wall 710, the invention is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the implementation of the package 700 may have two inner walls located perpendicular to each other, or more than two inner walls. The number of internal walls included in the package 700 depends on the number of subcavities 706 required. The lower end 704 of the package 700 is sealed with a bottom (not shown) that seals each of the subcavities 706, as discussed above for the package 300.

The package 700 has a plurality of oral care devices 100 located in each of the subcavities 706. For example, in the illustrated embodiment, ten oral care devices 100 are located in each of the subcavities 706. Of course, the invention is not limited to the number of oral care devices 100 located in each of the sub-cavities 706.

Each of the subcavities 706 has an upper end 708 sealed with a re-sealable film 720. The re-sealable film 720 is attached to the upper edge 711 of the inner wall 710 and the upper edge 712 of the annular wall 702. More specifically, the re-sealable film 720 contains two separate film segments 721, which attached to the upper edge 711 of the inner wall 710 and the upper edge 712 of the annular wall 702, while there is a gap or space 723 between each of the film segments 721 on the upper edge 711 of the inner wall 71 0. Thus, each of the film segments 721 closes and seals one of the sub-cavities 706. Of course, the invention is not limited to and in some other embodiments, the film 720 may be a single sheet of film covering both sub-cavities 706, and the film 720 may be pre-weakened area, as discussed above.

The film 720 is attached to the package 700 so that a portion of the film 720 can be manipulated to provide access to one of the subcavities 706, while the other subcavities 706 remain hermetically sealed. More specifically, one of the film segments 721 can be separated from the package 700 to open / open one of the subcavities 706, while the other film segments 721 remain attached to the package 700 so as to isolate the other subcavities 706. Of course, in embodiments where more than two subcavities 706, any of the subcavities 706 can be opened, while the other caves 706 remain sealed.

Each of the film segments 721 includes a tongue 724. The tongues 724 allow the user to easily grasp the film segments 721 to manipulate the film segments 721 and open the undercavities 706, thereby exposing the oral care devices 100 located in the subcavities 706 to the external environment. The tongues 724 are sized and shaped to be easily gripped by the user's fingers. The tongues 724 also facilitate re-tight sealing of the film segments 721, as described below. Although the tongues 724 are illustrated located at portions of the film segments 721 adjacent to the upper edge 712 of the annular wall 702, in other embodiments, the tongues 724 may be located at a portion of the film segments 721 adjacent to the upper edge 711 of the inner wall 710.

The upper edge 712 of the annular wall 702 and the portion of the upper edge 711 of the inner wall 710 are coated or padded with adhesive. In particular, the upper edge 711 of the inner wall 710 is coated with adhesive, while leaving the space 723 between adjacent film segments 721 free of adhesive. Additionally or alternatively, the adhesive may be applied along the perimeter of each of the film segments 721. The adhesive is not applied to the tongue 724 to prevent it from sticking to the upper edge 712 of the annular wall 702. Thus, it is easier for the user to grip the tongue 724 and pull the film segment 721 of the film 720 from the package 700 to open the subcavity 706. In addition, due to the fact that the user can pull on a certain section of the film segments 721, the consumer does not need to touch the adhesive section of the film segments at 721. Touching the adhesive portion of the film segments 721 may result in loss of adhesiveness, and it will not ensure proper re-sealing of the upper ends 708 of the sub-cavities 706. As described above, any adhesives known to those skilled in the art can be any types of adhesives currently known or those that will be created later for use with reusable sealing films.

In use, the user grabs the tongue 724 of one of the film segments 721 and tears the film segment 721 from the package 700 to open the casing 706. The adhesive force of the adhesive is large enough to maintain a tight seal when the film 720 is located on the package 700, but weak enough so that the insulation violated with the opening of the subcavities 706 without tearing or otherwise destroying the film 720. As soon as the subcavity 706 is open, the user removes one of the oral care devices 100 from the subcavity 706 for use use. The user can return the oral care device 100 back to the cavity 706 for disposal after use. The user then closes and seals the casing 706 with a reusable film segment 721 to close and seal the casing 706 by re-attaching the film segment 721 to the upper edge 712 of the annular wall 702. The user can apply pressure around the perimeter of the film segment 721 to achieve sufficient insulation between the film segment 721 and the upper edge 712 of the annular wall 702.

When the film segment 721 is torn off the packaging 700, the oral care devices 100 located in the cavity 706 that has been covered by the film segment 721 are exposed to the environment and therefore also to the moisture contained therein. As noted above, it is desirable to prevent moisture from affecting the oral care devices 100 before being used to prevent premature opening of the gel capsules 132, however, it is most preferred that the oral care devices 100 be sealed at the stages of packaging, transportation, and demonstration until sales to the end user. In some embodiments, the oral care devices 100 are hermetically sealed. Once the end user purchases the package 700, the limited exposure to moisture does not damage the oral care devices 100 or gel capsules disposed therein 132. Thus, opening the package 700 and exposing the multiple oral care devices 100 to the external environment does not take some time is harmful to gel capsules 132 of oral care devices 100. However, it is preferred that the film segments 721 are properly re-sealed in the package 700 to prevent excessive exposure of the moisture to unused oral care devices 100.

In addition, the creation of the package 700 so that it can contain a desiccant, can further protect the gel capsules 132 of the oral care devices 100 from moisture degradation, as discussed above, the oral care devices 100 in the packaging 700 are exposed to the external environment prior to use, since the plurality of oral care devices 100 are located in the same sub-cavity 706. Essentially, in some embodiments, the package 700 may have a desiccant disposed therein, as discussed above with respect to and FIG. 5, to absorb moisture that could potentially penetrate into the cavity 706 when one of the oral care devices 100 is removed from the cavity 706.

As discussed above with respect to packaging 300, it may be advantageous to provide a packaging cover as described herein to protect the films from damage or opening. In FIG. 9, one embodiment of a package 900 having a lid 910 is illustrated. Package 900 may be any of the packages 300, 600, 700 described herein. The package 900, therefore, is generally illustrated comprising a tubular body 901 having an annular wall 902 forming a cavity (not shown). Cap 910 may be any type of cap known to those skilled in the art. The cover 910 does not have to hermetically seal the upper end of the cavity, since the film provides hermetic insulation, as discussed above. In an exemplary embodiment, the cover 910 comprises a top plane 911 and an annular skirt 912. The cover 910 may be connected to the tubular body 910 by any method known to those skilled in the art. Since the package 900 is already insulated with a film (not shown), the cover 910 helps protect the film from being opened until the user wants to use an oral care device located in the cavity. In some other embodiments, the cover 910 may provide additional tight insulation by incorporating gaskets to prevent moisture from entering the cavity. The cover 910 may be attached to the tubular body 901 by means of a fixed fit, snap fit, interference fit, friction fit, or any other type of attachment / attachment as is known to those skilled in the art.

In FIG. 10 and 11, another embodiment of the packaging 1000 for oral care devices is illustrated. The package 1000 comprises a tubular body 1001 having an annular wall 1002 that defines the cavity 1005. The package 1000 also contains a plurality of inner walls 1010 in the cavity 1005 that divide the cavity 1005 into a plurality of sub-cavities 1006. In the exemplary embodiment, the inner walls 1010 extend radially from the longitudinal axis BB of the cavity 1005. More specifically, the inner walls 1010 extend from the longitudinal axis BB to the inner surface 1013 of the annular wall 1002.

The annular wall 1002 contains a plurality of slots 1030. Each of the slots 1030 forms a passage into one of the subcavities 1006 from an area external to the subcavity 1006. In other words, the annular wall 1002 is composed of a plurality of wall segments 1032 separated by gaps formed by the slots 1030. Each of the wall segments 1032 connected to one of the inner walls 1010 with the formation of a T-shaped.

The package 1000 comprises a coating 1003 that insulates the upper end 1008 of each of the sub-cavities 1006, and a bottom 1007 that insulates the lower end 1009 of each of the sub-cavities 1006. The bottom 1007 and the flap 1003 may be integral with the annular wall 1002 and the inner walls 1010, or the bottom 1007 and the cover 1003 can be made separately and later connected to the annular wall 1002 and the inner walls 1010, as discussed above in this document. In an exemplary embodiment, the bottom 1007 and the cover 1003 are plates that cover respectively the lower and upper ends 1009, 1008 of the package 1000. However, the bottom 1007 and the cover 1003 of the package may take a different design, known to those skilled in the art, if only the bottom 1007 hermetically isolates the lower ends 1009 of the subcavities 1006, and the coating 1003 hermetically insulates the upper ends 1008 of the subcavities 1006.

In each of the plurality of subcavities 1006, at least one oral care device 100 is disposed. In the illustrated embodiment, in each of the twelve illustrated subcavities 1006, there is exactly one oral care device 100. However, in some other embodiments, more than one oral care device 100 may be located in each of the sub-cavities 1006. In addition, in alternative embodiments, the package 1000 may comprise a number of sub-cavities 1006 greater than or less than twelve. Oral care devices 100 may be removed from packaging 1000 through a passage formed by slots 1030 in annular wall 1002.

In an exemplary embodiment, each of the sub-cavities 1006 is an open space between the annular wall 1002 and the adjacent inner walls 1010. However, in some other embodiments, the sub-cavities 1006 may simply be recesses in the annular wall 1002, suitable in size and shape for a dense accommodating one oral care device 100. In other words, the annular wall 1002 may have recesses in the outer surface 1014 suitable in size and shape to match the size and shape of the oral care devices 100. In such an embodiment, the oral care devices 100 may be tightly located in the recess and covered with a film, as described in more detail below. In addition, in such an embodiment, the inner walls 1010 can be completely eliminated since they are not necessary to create a plurality of sub-cavities 1006. Rather, in this embodiment, the plurality of sub-cavities 1006 are recesses formed on the outer surface 1014 of the annular wall 1002.

Each of the slots 1030 is hermetically sealed with a film 1020. Therefore, each of the subcavities 1006 is hermetically isolated from the external environment. In addition, the combination of the annular wall 1002, the inner walls 1010, the cover 1003, and the bottom 1007 isolates each of the subcavities 1006 from the other subcavities 1006. Thus, each subcavity 1006 represents its own, separate and insulated compartment. The film 1020 is made as described below, so that the portion of the film 1020 can be manipulated to provide access to one of the sub-cavities 1006, while the other sub-cavities 1006 remain sealed. In particular, the film comprises a plurality of film segments 1021 that are separated or can be separated from each other. In an exemplary embodiment, each of the plurality of film segments 1021 is separate and separated from the other film segments 1021. In addition, each of the film segments 1021 is separated from adjacent film segments 1021 by a gap 1023. In some other embodiments, the film segments 1021 may be connected with each other together, together forming a film 1020. In this embodiment, the film 1020 contains pre-weakened sections between adjacent film segments 1021, while anticipating Temporarily weakened sections cover the outer surface 1014 of the annular wall 1002 and are attached thereto to enable easy separation of the film segments 1021 from each other so that only one sub-cavity 1006 can be accessed at a time.

The film 1020 is attached to the outer surface 1014 of the annular wall 1002. More specifically, each of the film segments 1021 is attached to the cover 1003, the bottom 1007 and two adjacent wall segments 1032 of the annular wall 1002. In addition, each of the film segments 1021 includes a tongue 1024. Tab 1024 moves away from the film segments 1021 beyond the cover 1003 of the package 1000 for easy gripping by the user. Of course, these inventions are not limited, and the tongue 1024 may otherwise be located on the film segments 1021. In addition, the film segments 1021 may be attached to the package 1000 by other methods known to those skilled in the art, provided that each of the film segments 1021 hermetically isolates one of the sub-cavities 1006.

The adhesive is applied either to the back surface 1025 of the film segments 1021 around the perimeter of the film segments 1021 or to the outer surface 1014 of the annular wall 1002, or both. Thus, the film segments 1021 are detachably attached to the outer surface 1014 of the annular wall 1002. The user can grab the tongue 1024 and tear off the film segments 1021 to remove the film segments 1021 from the annular wall 1002 and to open the undercavity 1006. In addition, in some embodiments, the film segments 1021 are re-sealed film segments, so that the film segments 1021 can be reattached to the annular wall 1002 after opening to close and seal the underfloor 1006.

The various components of the various packaging embodiments discussed above can be used with the packaging of any embodiment. For example, although not all embodiments are illustrated and described as having a drier, any of the embodiments may comprise a drier. In addition, although not all embodiments are illustrated and described as having a lid, any of the embodiments may include a lid. Thus, a combination and selection of various components of the various embodiments described herein is contemplated within the scope of the present invention.

When used throughout the document, ranges are used as abbreviations for describing any and every value within a range. Any value within the range can be selected as the end of the range. In addition, all cited documents cited herein are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. In the event of a conflict between the definition given in this disclosure and the definition given in the cited source, the present disclosure takes precedence.

Although the above description and drawings represent exemplary embodiments of the present invention, it should be understood that various additions, modifications and substitutions can be made to them without departing from the meaning and scope of the present invention defined by the attached claims. In particular, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be carried out in other specific forms, structures, structures, proportions, sizes, and using other elements, materials, and components without departing from its meaning or essential characteristics. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the invention can be used with many modifications of the structure, construction, proportions, sizes, materials and components, and others used in the practice of the invention, which are especially adapted to specific conditions and operating requirements, without departing from the principles of the present invention. . The embodiments disclosed herein are therefore to be considered in all respects as illustrative and non-limiting, the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims, and is not limited to the above description or embodiments.

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1. Packaging for devices for caring for the oral cavity, containing:
a tubular body having an annular wall forming a cavity, a plurality of internal walls in the cavity dividing the cavity into a plurality of sub-cavities, a bottom sealing the lower end of each of the sub-cavities, and a coating sealing the upper end of each of the sub-cavities;
at least one oral care device located in each of the subcavities;
a plurality of slots in the annular wall, each slit forming a passage into one of the cavities, through which one of the oral care devices can be removed;
the film sealing the slots, the film being made in such a way that the portion of the film can be manipulated to provide access to one of the plurality of subcavities, while the other cavities remain sealed, the film containing a plurality of film segments being separated from each other, each of the slots sealed by one of the film segments. 2. Packaging according to claim 1, in which the film hermetically seals the gap. 3. Packaging according to any one of paragraphs. 1-2, in which the film is essentially transparent. 4. The packaging according to claim 1, in which each of the film segments contains a tongue for gripping by the user. 5. Packaging according to claim 1, in which the film contains
pre-weakened areas between adjacent film segments, while pre-weakened areas cover the outer surface of the annular wall and are attached to it. 6. The packaging according to claim 5, in which the previously weakened sections are perforated seams, thermally weakened seams, or punched seams. 7. Packaging according to claim 1, in which the inner walls extend radially from the longitudinal axis of the cavity. 8. Packaging according to claim 1, in which the coffins are isolated from each other and the external environment. 9. Packaging for devices for caring for the oral cavity, containing:
a tubular body having an annular wall and a plurality of cavities within the annular wall;
at least one oral care device located in each of the subcavities;
a plurality of slots in the annular wall, wherein each slit forms a passage into one of the sub-cavities through which one of the oral care devices can be removed;
the film is a sealing gap, while the film is made so that the portion of the film can be manipulated to provide access to one of the many subcavities, while the other subcavities remain sealed, and the subcavities are sealed from each other and from the external environment. 10. The packaging according to claim 9, in which the film is selected from the group consisting of laminate, foil, wax paper and a sheet of plastic. 11. The packaging of claim 9, wherein the film comprises a plurality of film segments separable from each other, wherein each of the plurality of slots is sealed by one of the plurality of film segments. 12. The packaging of claim 11, wherein each of the plurality of film segments comprises a tongue for gripping by a user. 13. The packaging according to claim 11, in which the film contains pre-weakened sections between adjacent film segments, while pre-weakened sections cover the outer surface of the annular wall and are attached to it. 14. The packaging of claim 13, wherein the pre-weakened portions are perforated seams, thermally weakened seams, or punched seams. 15. The packaging according to claim 9, in which the device for caring for the oral cavity is a toothbrush containing a previously applied moisture-sensitive dispensing device.

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