TR2024003027U5 - TONGUE CLEANING TOOL - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention is intended to perform mechanical cleaning in order to remove the total microbial load accumulated in the tongue from the body; It relates to a tongue cleaning device that performs effective mechanical cleaning of the microbial film accumulated on the tongue.

Description

Description TONGUE CLEANING TOOL Technical Field The invention relates to a tongue cleaning device.

The invention is particularly aimed at protecting nose, nasal and oral health, as well as general health. In order to remove the total microbial load accumulated in the tongue from the body, mechanical relates to a tongue cleaning device for cleaning.

Known Status of the Technique Nowadays, deterioration in oral (gum) health is a common problem in our country and in the world. It is among the most important health problems that negatively affect health. World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Dental Association (FDI) state that impaired oral health is a vital factor. There are publications stating that it directly triggers threatening diseases, and attention is drawn to this An attempt is made to draw the subject.

behind the nasal and mouth cavities, which are the entrances to the respiratory and digestive systems, adenoid (adenoid), two of the most important open lymph tissues of the immune system, and Tonsil tissues remain alert to protect the body. top and bottom dirty mucus due to the activity of ciliated (flagellate) cells lining the respiratory tract It is swept towards the pharynx (larynx) region to be expelled or swallowed (mucociliary apparatus). Likewise, phyllophomatous structures with keratin structure covering the tongue Thanks to this, the food in the mouth cavity is swept with the tongue to be swallowed again. They are directed towards the pharynx (larynx).

Due to the keratinized mucosa structure of the tongue dorsum, the papillae of the tongue fill the oral cavity. While it works like brushes, some of the food it sweeps has this brush-like structure. gets stuck, epithelial wastes along with dirty mucus swept from the respiratory tract to the pharynx (desquamation rash) is also included in the environment and increases the microbial load on the back of the tongue. If the pharynx is considered as the entrance gate of the body, the tongue is also at the entrance gate. It can be compared to a sill mat with mud on it (microbial plaque load). Same At the same time, as is characteristic of all mucosal tissues, under this mat The taps (goblet cells that secrete enzymatic fluid) are open. Only this washer secretion, oily plaque in the removal of microbial plaque load in the dorsum of the tongue. It remains inadequate due to its structure. For this reason, microbial conditions are present in both the teeth and the tongue. Plaque cleaning must be done mechanically.

The junction of right and left muscle bundles in the middle of the tongue is called "Terminal Sulcus". There is a line that gets deeper from front to back and is surrounded by a pit called "Foramen Cecum". unites. The depression created by these two structures at the root of the tongue causes microbial plaque in the tongue. It is an anatomical feature that causes its accumulation to be more intense in this region. This Therefore, for tongue cleaning, use the anatomical position of the tongue in the terminal sulcus - foramen cecum depression. There is a need to take into account its specificity.

Open lymph nodes (adenoid, tonsilla) in our body, mostly located in the pharynx also emphasizes the importance of reducing the total microbial load in pre-pharyngeal tissues. attracts our attention.

Known pathological conditions that can be triggered by an increase in the total microbial load in the oral cavity The changes are as follows; Deterioration of dental and gum health: Gingivitis, Periodontitis: Microorganisms in the mouth flora, food residues in the environment Thanks to this, it increases in number and colonizes, causing the total microbial load to increase. they become. Colonization generally occurs not on flat surfaces but on indented and settled areas. It is placed in suitable places inside the mouth. Gum pockets are easily colonized by pathogens. They also infect them directly and easily. Because colony As a result of activation, residue substances are released and the environment turns into acid. In this environment, the body's immune system raises an alarm and develops an inflammatory response. gums becomes red and bleeding. Then, the tissues that connect the teeth to the jawbone It is destroyed repeatedly. Caries: As a result of colony activation, the environment turns to acid, resulting in tooth demineralization. It suffers and the mineral from the hard tissue dissolves, that is, it decays. decaying tooth treatment If not, the caries will not heal spontaneously and will progress, resulting in severe pain and damage to the dental pulp. infection occurs. Congestion in the Upper Respiratory Tracts: Nasal congestion after allergic reactions One of the biggest reasons is contamination from the oral cavity. having poor oral care with infection in the tonsils, adenoids (nasal passages) and sinuses, which are adjacent tissues in people Colony settlement and the development of an inflammatory response in these tissues are encountered.

With the contribution of secretion rich in glycoproteins flowing from the sinuses, the environment It creates a medium for colonies. Inflammation first occurs when the mucous membranes swell and the nose It comes out when it causes an obstruction, then mouth breathing begins and mouth breathing begins. as a result of drying of the secretions covering the surface of the mucosa after respiration Dry mouth develops and then the following pathologies are triggered.

Bad breath: Both directly from the activity of bacterial colonies and anaerobic bacteria. due to the sulfur compounds it releases, as well as the bleeding seen in dry mouth. bad mouth due to the breakdown of blood cells released as a result of the mucosa odor occurs. Increase in Caries Activity: Buffering of saliva due to dry mouth Its capacity decreases and as the environment turns acidic, caries activity increases.

Orthodontic Crowding: Long-term upper respiratory tract obstruction and mouth Nose with malfunctioning maxilla (upper jaw) roof triggered by breathing Stenosis develops at its base. Then, orthodontic space shortage and teeth not fitting As a result, malalignment of the tooth row, that is, orthodontic crookedness, is observed.

Infantile Swallowing: Difficulty swallowing due to long-term upper respiratory tract obstruction. body language as a reflex to ensure a wide airway and avoid suffocation during It pushes between the teeth, resulting in open bite, which is an orthodontic disorder.

Then, since the teeth, which play a major role in the formation of sounds, are not in position, they begin to lisp. Speech disorders such as slurring occur. Upper Respiratory Tract Infections and Sinusitis: Obstruction of the upper respiratory tract Due to this, more anaerobic bacteria settle in the environment and mouth breathing causes upper respiratory distress due to the drying of secretions and the formation of surface cracks in the mucous membranes. Infections caused by these pathogens occur along the way. Recurrent infections increase the vicious circle and the infection progresses easily It settles into the sinuses and sinusitis occurs.

Digestive Disorder: Feeling of choking due to blockage in the upper respiratory tract The result is swallowing without being able to chew well and then digestive problems occur.

Experts advise for the health of the mouth and upper respiratory tract. They say that just brushing your teeth is not enough. A complete oral care 1) Teeth and Tongue cleaning, 2) Using dental floss, 3) Using mouthwash, 4) Regulation of nutrition, ) Regular dentist check-ups are required.

current-art-kaelapb Tongue cleaning among these WWW-&%9 least emphasized because it is not recognized from the apple tree has been the subject.

The food items remaining between the papillae on the back of the tongue are first detected in the oral flora. aerobic bacteria (living in an oxygenated environment) settle in layer by layer It causes thickening. Then, it settled under the gradually thickening layer and It is normally found rarely in the flora, but it is the main pathogen and causes bad odor in the mouth. Bacteria with the accumulation of anaerobic (living in an oxygen-free environment) bacteria that cause A microbial plaque layer, also called plaque (biofilm), is formed. Therefore the tongue is on its back The accumulated microbial plaque load creates bad odor, causing bad breath and negatively affects your health. This situation can only be prevented by regular mechanical It is possible to pass by cleaning the language. Because plaque is an oily and sticky layer. Since it is present, it cannot be removed by shaking.

Tongue cleaning tools used today are offered to the market in two ways: The first is tongue cleaning at the back of the head of normal toothbrushes. tongue consisting of bumps or various protrusions that are shaped and integrated for cleaners.

Secondly, there are no tongue brushes or tongue cleaning products on the market that are produced only for tongue cleaning. These are vehicles known by their names.

In the state of the art, in addition to these tools on the market, there are also known tools for tongue cleaning. Among the patented products, the toothbrush is placed on the opposite surface of the cleaning elements. It consists of conically placed tubers with EPC application number EP05854881. With the patent, tissue cleaner is applied on the opposite surface of the cleaning elements of the toothbrush. Patents with EPC application number EP10197465 created by integrating parts available. These patented and non-patented tools that are available only determine the size of the tongue, Considering that it has an extremely strong and mobile muscle structure and its anatomical features, They are not able to clean effectively due to the structure of the tongue. Moreover Those integrated into the toothbrush also work with a large volume in three dimensions. because the brush side of the toothbrushes unintentionally comes into contact with the soft palate. They cause an excessive gag reflex. What triggers the gag reflex in these Another reason is that the back of the toothbrush is small compared to the anatomy of the tongue and makes cleaning difficult. Scrubbing and scraping movements must be repeated many times in order to prevent

In addition, the tongue cleaners integrated into the toothbrush are large enough to penetrate the tongue papillae. They do not have serrations and therefore cannot clean effectively. language cleanliness It is not possible to do it by brushing. Namely; toothbrush clay entering the size of the space between the targeted filliform papillae standard thinnest toothbrush It is narrower than a third of the thickness of the bristle, so the brush bristle fits into this space. It cannot enter and it is not right to expect the tongue to be cleaned by brushing. already this in fineness (the fineness in question is a value that remains below the visual threshold of the human eye and approximately 20 microns) even if the production of hairs is possible in the future, keratin coated It remains too soft within the tissue structure and cannot function. Language cleaning is in question The correct method is; brushing the inaccessible spaces between the papillae with harsh movements. not to work, surprisingly lined hard keratin hat, soft base, prismatic gently overlap each other by waving the papillae in the structure together with the solid tongue tissue. is to lay them down and discharge them.

Some of the products on the market are made of inflexible, hard materials. They have a design that does not allow stretching. A natural phenomenon in the human body against the reflexively developed gag reflex and due to the tongue resistance They also fail in adapting to the language and therefore in cleaning.

In some of the products on the market, while the vehicle grasps the tongue, the side walls of the tongue The weak structure of keratin (protective layer) was not taken into account and was removed during application. The neck part of these products hurts and damages the tongue. what causes this The factor is mostly caused by the scraper blade structure opening itself during the operation of these products. It follows the path of the road and causes tissue irritation as a result of increased surface tension. opening.

Some metal tongue cleaners available on the market corrode. Also use The metal taste that users experience during use also leads to rejection of use.

Other products on the market are designed without taking into account the anatomical shape of the tongue. Therefore, they cannot perform a complete and effective cleaning. With the anatomical shape of the tongue Any product that can offer compatible stripping function is on the market. There is no. For this reason, existing products can only be used with a lot of repetition and little stripping. They can. Cleaning done with existing products that are not compatible with the tongue anatomy The increase in the number of repetitions during exercise also triggers the gag reflex.

Again, it belongs to the inventor and is registered to us as a useful model with the number "TR 2014 13260 Y". has been done. Based on this registration, the commercial product produced by us under the trademark "Dilsil" "protected" tongue cleaner tool has been on the market since 2014 and has the mentioned shortcomings. largely met. Buyers of the current product on internet sales channels Product comments from users indicate that the product corrects these deficiencies to a very high degree. reveals. The product in question takes into account the outlines of the tongue anatomy. is taking. However, it has been seen over the years that; The tongue anatomy of this product is also It is necessary for a more effective cleaning to be revised to take into account the details.

For this reason, terminal sulcus in the head, stem and their junction part of the current product Design that allows easy access to the cecum foramen without damaging the tongue development has been made.

Today, total microbial load in the mouth and bad mouth conditions threaten general health. Odor is an individual and social problem. For this purpose, tongue cleaning, daily personal care It should take its place among your habits. The negative aspects of existing products are that people It appears as an obstacle in acquiring the habit of using it. This invention In order to contribute to public health with the solutions it offers, It aims to overcome the difficulty in gaining the habit of using it.

Disclosure of the Invention One purpose of the invention is the terminal sulcus, which is an important detail in tongue anatomy. It removes the microbial plaque burden that accumulates intensively in the cecum foramen from the body. Mechanical cleaning on the tongue with little movement for removal is to do.

Another purpose of the invention; Due to its total structure, it is approached to a V shape at the head. flat blade in the shape of a truncated ellipse (U), serrated on one side and with an extended beak on the other double-sided head with a visor that thickens vertically and horizontally Two independent long handles attached thanks to the tapering flexible neck With elusmasielm, it adapts to the language through a flexible, effective and non-damaging grip. Its ergonomics and user comfort positively affect habit acquisition.

Another purpose of the invention; your tongue; at different angles so that the right and left are symmetrical and It contains many muscle bundles that work with different functions, right and left muscle bundles are in the middle In fact, as they unite, they form a groove called "Terminal Sulcus" throughout the tongue and dense structure together with the hollow structure called "Foramen Cecum" where this groove ends. terminal sulcus-foramen cecum, which creates a favorable environment for microbial plaque accumulation It is effective despite its difficult structure, such as its depression and positioning in the area close to the root of the tongue. is to do cleaning.

Another aim of the invention is to provide an anatomy-compatible device that can adapt to the language by stretching. In addition to its design, thanks to the use of flexible materials, the tongue has to overcome the anatomical complexity and the problems it causes with mobility is to ensure.

Another purpose of the invention is the elasticity modulus, which is close to but opposite to the flexibility of the tongue. High elasticity, which has greater flexibility so that it can put Thanks to its material, it has a volumetric thickening in its design. Except for the handles, the head part is flexible, left and right, the same or separate It can move in different directions.

Another aim of the invention is effective cleaning thanks to its biocompatible polypropylene material. It provides the opportunity to obtain the angles of approach to the tissue designed for it.

Another purpose of the invention is that the material has no taste or smell.

Another purpose of the invention is that it is tissue friendly.

Another purpose of the invention is the adaptation of the terminal sulcus-foramen to the cecum depression. To make it easier, the head structure of the vehicle is shaped like a truncated ellipse (U) approximated to a V-shape. The beak of the blade, which has been worked and is additionally straight (without serration), is cut to the size and shape required. It provides effective cleaning thanks to its modeling and extension.

Another aim of the invention is to integrate the head design holistically into the gag reflex. thin enough not to touch the soft palate hanging from above to avoid triggering is to be.

Another purpose of the invention is to ensure that both the vehicle's It is ensured to be durable and has strong maneuverability; wish fully adapted to existing products without stimulating the gag reflex with one or three repetitions. It can remove more microbial plaque load from the tongue.

Another purpose of the invention is language; with scrubbing and scraping functions must be cleaned. Because there are keratin-coated finger cells called "Papilla" on the surface of the tongue. The ledges are paved. Considering the oily and sticky structure of microbial plaque, Changing the direction of the papillae by rubbing the plaque settled between the papillae It must first be dislodged, then scraped off and discharged from between the papillae. It should be ensured that it is removed by dragging it out of the oral environment. To this goal The invention has rubbing, scraping and dragging functions in the head part for It has a design that offers all together. The serrated (scalloped) blade side rubs microbial When displacing the plate, adaptation of the terminal sulcus-foramen to the cecum cavity straight (non-serrated) blade with its beak extended at an angle that allows the blade to be dislodged It cleans by scraping microbial plaque.

Another purpose of the invention is to design the straight knife's beak on the neck on the right and left. with a natural flow (slope similar to the side walls of a V shape) when connecting to the section side walls have been created. The average amount of plaque removed from the tongue is approximately 1 gram. Considering that the side walls are important in dragging the dense plaque out of the mouth. It acts as a collector and prevents the removed plaque from leaving residue on the tongue. is targeted.

Another purpose of the invention is to cut the blades of the tongue rather than sharply. It ends with a bevel at an angle appropriate to its microscopic size, with this microscopic angle the blade of the tongue The possibility of damage is prevented due to its sharpness.

Another purpose of the invention is to create two parts on the neck connecting the head and handle sections of the vehicle. feature stands out; neck in order to increase adaptation to the flexibility of the tongue by stretching Horizontal thinning was done on the wall and the resistance to this thinning was improved. and that the blades do not advance in their own scars and do not damage the tissue. It also serves as a visor just in front of the blades for vertical (vertical) increased blunt thickening was applied.

Another purpose of the invention is to use devices that can be operated by holding them with both hands separately in the design of the vehicle. Having two independent long stalks, extremely strong and mobile tongue, gag reflex by grasping the tongue like a lasso against the opposing force due to It allows the vehicle to easily adapt to the language while operating without leaving the vehicle. doer of noble work It is the head part of the tool and the terminal sulcus-foramen of the head is used in the design of long handles. Care was taken to ensure that it was long enough to allow access to the cecal cavity.

This invention aims to improve general health by performing mechanical tongue cleaning in the most effective way. In order to be protected, the terminal sulcus-foramen is suitable for adaptation to the cecum cavity. The head structure in the form of a truncated ellipse (U) approximated to a V shape, this head structure The finely designed head on it, as a precaution against the gag reflex, provides both durability and durability. This mentality allows Brit to gain strong maneuverability. serrated on one side for scrubbing function, on the other side for scraping and dragging Its beak is compatible with the terminal sulcus-foramen cecum cavity for its functions. The tongue with its extended straight blade structure and flexing at the neck connecting the head and handles It is used in the neck wall as a stretching module to increase adaptation to flexibility. horizontal thinning and adding durability to this thinning and also In order to prevent the blades from advancing on their own tracks and damaging the tissue, vertically on the neck wall, which also serves as a visor in front of the Extremely strong and mobile tongue attached to the head via blunt thickening and neck grasping the tongue like a lasso against the resisting force due to the gag reflex Allows the vehicle to easily adapt to the language while operating without leaving the tongue surface and into the terminal sulcus-foramen cecum cavity of the head part of the vehicle that does the actual work. It is operated by holding it with both hands separately, long enough to allow access. It contains two independent long handles.

Explanation of the figures: Figure 1: General view from above of the tongue cleaning device that is the subject of the invention, Figure 2: Side perspective view of the tongue cleaning device that is the subject of the invention, Figure 3: Side view of the tongue cleaning device that is the subject of the invention, Figure 4: Head view of the tongue cleaning device that is the subject of the invention.

Disclosure of references: Ref.No.: Ref.Name: 1 Vehicle 11 Heads 111 Brits 112 Serrated blade 113 Straight blade 114 Beak of straight knife 115 Beveled side walls of straight blade 12 Neck 121 Flexibility modulus (horizontally thinned neck wall) 122 Visor (blunt thickened neck wall vertically) 13 Shanks Detailed Description of the Invention The invention is made in the tongue for the protection of nose, nasal and oral health, as well as general health. mechanical cleaning to remove the accumulated total microbial load from the body about to do; Mechanical cleaning of the microbial film layer accumulated on the tongue It is a language cleaning tool that performs

Figure 1 shows the general view of the tongue cleaning device (1) of the invention from above. is taking. According to the figure, the vehicle has a U-like shape in cm (1) V-like truncated ellipse shape. has been formatted. Also seen in Figure 1 is the V-like form of Keseel+ps-U-Ieen. A flexible head (11) with a shaped head (11) has been created. The thin part of the head (11) in question brit (111), which strengthens the designed structure and provides maneuverability, The serrated blade (112), which performs its duty, performs the stripping task seen in Figure 2. flat blade (113), which reaches the terminal sulcus-foramen cecum The extended beak (114) of the blade (113) is the part of the flat blade that drags the scraped plaque. thinned horizontally on the wall, stretching module (121) and stretching It adds durability to the module (121) and prevents the blades (112 and 113) from damaging the tissue. There is a vertical blunt thickening on the neck (12) wall in order to prevent The visor (122) is attached to the head (11) via the neck (12), and is attached to the tongue of the vehicle (1). terminal sulcus-foramen cecum of the head (11) It has two independent handles that allow access to the depression and hold it with both hands separately. There are sections consisting of long stems (13) (figM).

Figure 2 shows the side perspective view of the tongue cleaning tool (1) which is the subject of the invention. is taking. As can be seen in Figure 2, there is a V-like structure in the vehicle (1) of the invention. truncated ellipse approximated to the form, flexible head (11) in U-like form, partial terminal The sulcus-foramen provides easy adaptation to the cecum cavity. Located in the head (11) brit (111) strengthens the thinly designed structure that will not trigger the gag reflex and It gives the head (11) maneuverability.

As can be seen in Figure 2, the serrated blade located on the head (11) in question (112) dislodges the microbial plaque by rubbing it. Flat blade on the head (11) (113) scrapes away microbial plaque. Figure 4 shows the head of the tongue cleaning tool that is the subject of the invention. view is included. According to the figure, the straight blade (113) is shaped by extending it. its beak (114) is inserted into the terminal sulcus-foramen cecum cavity of the straight blade (113). It increases the stripping effect by providing adaptation. Also located in the head (11) The inclined side walls (115) of the flat blade (113) cause the microbial plaque to drift. It helps.

Figure 3 shows the side view of the tongue cleaning device (1) which is the subject of the invention. is taking. According to the shape, the neck (12) ensures the union of the head (11) and the handles (13). Promise The elastic modulus is thinned horizontally on the neck (12) wall in question. (121) increases the flexibility of the vehicle for adaptation to the agility of the tongue. On the neck (12) wall The visor (122), which is bluntly thickened vertically, is located between the blades (112) on the head (11), 113) prevents its own openings from advancing on the scar and damaging the tissue. It also increases the durability of the thinned elastic module (121).

Again, seen in Figures 1 and 2, there are two in the vehicle (1) of the invention and two-handed The main working head (11) of the vehicle (1) is carried out by the movement of the handles (13) held by the neck (12). and the independence of the handles (13) is the result of the extremely strong and mobile tongue. The tongue of the vehicle (1) acts like a lasso against the resisting force due to the gag reflex. With its grip, the head (11) can easily adapt to the language without leaving the tongue surface. provides. The length of the handles (13) is the straight blade on the head (11), seen in figures 3 and 4. It facilitates the access of its beak (114) to the terminal sulcus-foramen cecum cavity.

As explained and shown above, the invention is producible, usable and industrially available. It is applicable.

Claims (3)

STEMS 1. The invention is for mechanical cleaning in order to remove the total microbial load accumulated in the tongue from the body; To perform mechanical cleaning of the microbial film layer accumulated on the tongue; A head (11) suitable for adaptation to the terminal sulcus-foramen cecum cavity, a blade (112) for the rubbing function on the head (11) on one side, and a blade (113) compatible with the terminal sulcus-foramen cecum cavity for scraping and dragging functions on the other side, It is a tongue cleaning tool (1) containing handles (13) that are operated by holding hands, and a head (11) shaped like a V-like, truncated ellipse and U-like, with an extremely strong and mobile tongue connected to the head (11) through the neck (12). It is operated by holding it with both hands separately, in order to allow the head (11) part, which does the main work, to reach the terminal sulcus-foramen cecum cavity, which grips the tongue like a lasso against the opposing force due to the gag reflex, and without leaving the tongue surface, allowing the vehicle to easily adapt to the language while operating. two independent, elongated handles (13), the bridle (111), which enables the head (11), which is thinly designed to prevent the gag reflex, to gain both durability and strong maneuverability, the elongated beak (114) of the said blade (113) structure, the said head structure (111). 11) side walls (115) connecting the knife blade (114), which is involved in dragging the plaque out of the mouth, to the neck (12) section on the right and left, and the neck (12) connecting the head (11) and the handles (13) to increase adaptation to the agility of the tongue by stretching. The elasticity module (121) is characterized by containing a guard (122), which acts as a protective shield right in front of the blades (112, 113) in order to add durability to the elasticity module (121) and to prevent the blades (112, 113) from advancing in their own tracks and damaging the tissue. is done. 2. It is a tongue cleaning tool (1) in accordance with claim 1, and is characterized by containing a visor (122), which is a vertical blunt thickening on the neck wall, which serves as a protective visor just in front of the said blades (112, 113). 3. It is a tongue cleaning tool (1) in accordance with claim 1, and the stretching module is obtained by stretching the neck (12) connecting the said head (11) and the handles (13) and by horizontally thinning the neck wall in order to increase adaptation to the agility of the tongue. It is characterized by containing (121).