US20080052847A1 - Interdental brush device and container - Google Patents

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US20080052847A1
US20080052847A1 US11/802,782 US80278207A US2008052847A1 US 20080052847 A1 US20080052847 A1 US 20080052847A1 US 80278207 A US80278207 A US 80278207A US 2008052847 A1 US2008052847 A1 US 2008052847A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D44/00—Other cosmetic or toiletry articles, e.g. for hairdressers' rooms
    • A45D44/18—Receptacles for hair brushes or tooth brushes as travelling equipment
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B17/00—Accessories for brushes
    • A46B17/04—Protective covers for the bristles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B5/00—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware
    • A46B5/0004—Additional brush head
    • A46B5/0016—Brushes with heads on opposite sides or ends of a handle not intended for simultaneous use
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61C—DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
    • A61C15/00—Devices for cleaning between the teeth
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/10—For human or animal care
    • A46B2200/1066—Toothbrush for cleaning the teeth or dentures
    • A46B2200/108—Inter-dental toothbrush, i.e. for cleaning interdental spaces specifically

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  • the present invention is directed generally to an interdental brush device and container therefor.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 6,439,885 discloses an interdental brush for removing tooth stain. It is compact, portable and sized like a pen so as to conveniently fit within one's purse or pocket. However, the device will typically get wet after use. Moisture can then leak into one's purse or pocket. Additionally, the device has small outside surface area which makes it unsuitable for printing labels, descriptive text, barcode, etc.
  • the present invention provides an interdental brush device and container combination, comprising a longitudinal container and an interdental brush device disposed within the container.
  • the interdental brush device comprises a handle; a first interdental brush disposed at one end of the handle; an extension removably secured to the other end of the handle; a second interdental brush disposed at the other end of the handle; and a second cap removably enclosing the second brush.
  • the extension is hollow with an open end for being removably secured to the one end as a first cap.
  • the container provides a sealed interior to keep the interdental brush clean and tamper proof prior to purchase.
  • the container also keeps any moisture that could be retained in the brush after use from leaking and staining one's purse or pocket.
  • the interdental brush can be of any type, shape or form, as long as it fits within the container.
  • the container is advantageously sized to provide an outside surface for printing or affixing thereto labels, descriptive text, barcode, etc.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a container used in the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is an assembly view showing the container of FIG. 1 and an interdental brush disposed within the container.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective assembly view of an interdental brush sealed shown in FIG. 2 .
  • FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view along a longitudinal axis of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 1 A longitudinal cylindrical container 2 used in the present invention is disclosed in FIG. 1 .
  • the cylindrical container contains a cap 4 and a base 6 , as best shown in FIG. 2 .
  • the cap 4 fits around a recessed portion 7 around the opening of the base 8 to provide an overlapping tight fit.
  • a tape 11 (shown in phantom lines) may be disposed in an overlapping manner over the juncture 9 between the cap and the base to completely seal the inside of the container.
  • the tape 11 when torn will advantageously provide a visual indicator if the container has been tampered with.
  • the container 2 includes within an interdental brush device 8 , such as the one disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,439,885, incorporated herein by reference.
  • the device 8 is substantially cylindrical to conveniently fit within the container 2 .
  • the container 2 seals the interdental brush device 8 for a sanitary packaging.
  • the interdental brush 8 includes a longitudinal handle 10 , at the end of which is disposed an interdental brush 12 .
  • Each brush 12 is protected by a cap 14 removably secured to the respective end of the handle 10 .
  • Each cap includes an opening 16 to allow moisture to escape from the brush 12 after use.
  • the interdental brush device 8 is completely enclosed within the container 2 to protect the device 8 from contamination and prevent water or moisture that escapes through the opening 16 from staining a person's purse or pocket.
  • the container 2 is suitably sized to fit within a person's pocket or purse.
  • the container 2 advantageously provides sufficient surface area for imprinting labels, descriptive material, barcode, etc.

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USD963858S1 (en) * 2021-05-08 2022-09-13 Heifeng Zhizao (Shenzhen) Technology Co., Ltd Ear cleaner
USD971405S1 (en) * 2021-03-03 2022-11-29 Heifeng Zhizao (Shenzhen) Technology Co., Ltd Ear cleaner
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US1051433A (en) * 1912-07-02 1913-01-28 Gayle G Moseley Tooth-brush holder and sterilizer.
US1364557A (en) * 1920-02-25 1921-01-04 Roy F Hurley Sterilizing holder for toothbrushes
US2370005A (en) * 1943-08-26 1945-02-20 Cecil F Brown Holder for toothbrush and dentifrice
US2980119A (en) * 1958-04-25 1961-04-18 Lever Brothers Ltd Toothbrush vial
US5076428A (en) * 1991-04-11 1991-12-31 John Shaw Toothbrush travel case
US5082702A (en) * 1990-08-20 1992-01-21 Minnesota Mining And Manufacturing Company Tamper-indicating tape
US5692603A (en) * 1995-03-24 1997-12-02 Stotesbury; Dean L. Toothbrush case
US5865195A (en) * 1997-07-03 1999-02-02 Carter; Theresa Oral hygiene system
US5882201A (en) * 1997-01-21 1999-03-16 Salem; George Dental debridement method and tool therefor
US6439885B2 (en) * 2000-03-20 2002-08-27 Steven M. Antler Device for removing tooth stain

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US1051433A (en) * 1912-07-02 1913-01-28 Gayle G Moseley Tooth-brush holder and sterilizer.
US1364557A (en) * 1920-02-25 1921-01-04 Roy F Hurley Sterilizing holder for toothbrushes
US2370005A (en) * 1943-08-26 1945-02-20 Cecil F Brown Holder for toothbrush and dentifrice
US2980119A (en) * 1958-04-25 1961-04-18 Lever Brothers Ltd Toothbrush vial
US5082702A (en) * 1990-08-20 1992-01-21 Minnesota Mining And Manufacturing Company Tamper-indicating tape
US5076428A (en) * 1991-04-11 1991-12-31 John Shaw Toothbrush travel case
US5692603A (en) * 1995-03-24 1997-12-02 Stotesbury; Dean L. Toothbrush case
US5882201A (en) * 1997-01-21 1999-03-16 Salem; George Dental debridement method and tool therefor
US5865195A (en) * 1997-07-03 1999-02-02 Carter; Theresa Oral hygiene system
US6439885B2 (en) * 2000-03-20 2002-08-27 Steven M. Antler Device for removing tooth stain

Cited By (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
USD752001S1 (en) * 2013-11-06 2016-03-22 Roger Val Didonato Cleaner for a male and female trailer electrical connector
USD971405S1 (en) * 2021-03-03 2022-11-29 Heifeng Zhizao (Shenzhen) Technology Co., Ltd Ear cleaner
USD972139S1 (en) * 2021-03-12 2022-12-06 Heifeng Zhizao (Shenzhen) Technology Co., Ltd Ear cleaner
USD963858S1 (en) * 2021-05-08 2022-09-13 Heifeng Zhizao (Shenzhen) Technology Co., Ltd Ear cleaner
USD963859S1 (en) * 2021-07-20 2022-09-13 Heifeng Zhizao (Shenzhen) Technology Co., Ltd Ear cleaner
USD994119S1 (en) * 2022-03-09 2023-08-01 Yujie Chen Ear pick

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