US20120311801A1 - Antibacterial brush - Google Patents

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US20120311801A1
US20120311801A1 US13/421,166 US201213421166A US2012311801A1 US 20120311801 A1 US20120311801 A1 US 20120311801A1 US 201213421166 A US201213421166 A US 201213421166A US 2012311801 A1 US2012311801 A1 US 2012311801A1
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Ionut-Gabriel Corbea
Liviu-Mihai Corbea
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B9/00—Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
    • A46B9/02—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups
    • A46B9/04—Arranged like in or for toothbrushes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46D—MANUFACTURE OF BRUSHES
    • A46D1/00—Bristles; Selection of materials for bristles
    • A46D1/006—Antimicrobial, disinfectant bristles, handle, bristle-carrier or packaging
    • 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

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  • the present invention refers to brushes, especially but non-limiting to an antibacterial brush provided with a silver thread to be used in the medical field, mainly in the field of oral hygiene. Similar brushes may be also used in other fields to increase the effectiveness of the brushing and cleaning process.
  • the periodontal disease is caused by a series of microorganisms producing a bacterial pellicle in the oral cavity, especially around teeth.
  • the problem consists in the fact that there was not found an effective solution to avoid the long-term administration of antibiotics to control the plurality of microorganisms involved in the process that results in progressively destruction of periodontal ligaments and/or deterioration of the alveolar bone.
  • the control of bacteria involved within the etiology of the periodontal disease may be carried out by using antibiotics administered by different means, although an effective therapy is difficult to establish and the adverse effects of such a treatment are well-known.
  • the efficiency of antibiotics is reduced, as not all microorganisms respond to the same antibiotic. It would be desirable to find a solution by which the periodontal disease be controlled, yet avoiding the use of antibiotics.
  • the present invention solves this problem by carrying out a brush made of bristles, a mounting support for said bristles and optionally, a handle, brush provided with a silver thread emitting silver ions.
  • a brush made of bristles By dental brushing that makes use of this antimicrobial brush, it is possible to control the periodontal disease.
  • the antibacterial properties of silver are wellknown, as silver has been successfully used ever since Antiquity to sterilize drinking water.
  • the use of filters made of ceramics, covered with silver, in order to sterilize water is also known.
  • Silver is successfully used as antibacterial agent in many fields.
  • An object of the present invention is a brush comprising: bunches of bristles mounted on a support, surrounded by silver thread connected to a power supply of low strength and voltage and, optionally a handle.
  • a current of low strength and voltage passes through the silver thread, leading to the delivery of silver ions that activate the antibacterial action.
  • the unspecific antibacterial action of the brush provided with silver thread that delivers silver ions leads to the disinfection of the bacterial pellicle and, consequently, it is possible to fight against the periodontal disease.
  • a brush comprising a head, bristles and a handle, eventually, whereat around the bunches of bristles of said brush it is provided silver thread, for example of about the tenth part of a millimeter.
  • the bristles may be of plastic material.
  • the silver thread is connected to a power supply.
  • the process for carrying out the brush discloses the winding, by using known means, of the silver thread around the bunches of bristles.
  • the bunches of bristles are mounted by using known means on a mounting support, whereafter the ends of the silver thread are being connected to the power supply, for instance to the poles of a battery.

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Abstract

The invention refers to an antimicrobial brush, preferably an antibacterial toothbrush provided with silver thread that, when connected to a power supply, it emits silver ions having antimicrobial effect.

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  • The present invention refers to brushes, especially but non-limiting to an antibacterial brush provided with a silver thread to be used in the medical field, mainly in the field of oral hygiene. Similar brushes may be also used in other fields to increase the effectiveness of the brushing and cleaning process.
    • PRIOR ART
  • The periodontal disease is caused by a series of microorganisms producing a bacterial pellicle in the oral cavity, especially around teeth. The problem consists in the fact that there was not found an effective solution to avoid the long-term administration of antibiotics to control the plurality of microorganisms involved in the process that results in progressively destruction of periodontal ligaments and/or deterioration of the alveolar bone.
    • THE TECHNICAL PROBLEM
  • The control of bacteria involved within the etiology of the periodontal disease may be carried out by using antibiotics administered by different means, although an effective therapy is difficult to establish and the adverse effects of such a treatment are well-known. The efficiency of antibiotics is reduced, as not all microorganisms respond to the same antibiotic. It would be desirable to find a solution by which the periodontal disease be controlled, yet avoiding the use of antibiotics.
  • The present invention solves this problem by carrying out a brush made of bristles, a mounting support for said bristles and optionally, a handle, brush provided with a silver thread emitting silver ions. By dental brushing that makes use of this antimicrobial brush, it is possible to control the periodontal disease.
    • THE INVENTION DISCLOSURE
  • The antibacterial properties of silver are wellknown, as silver has been successfully used ever since Antiquity to sterilize drinking water. The use of filters made of ceramics, covered with silver, in order to sterilize water is also known.
  • At the same time, it is known the use of silver nitrate in medicine in order to prevent ocular diseases, for example, conjunctivitis.
  • Silver is successfully used as antibacterial agent in many fields.
  • An object of the present invention is a brush comprising: bunches of bristles mounted on a support, surrounded by silver thread connected to a power supply of low strength and voltage and, optionally a handle. When using the brush, a current of low strength and voltage passes through the silver thread, leading to the delivery of silver ions that activate the antibacterial action.
  • The repeated use of this brush contributes to the prophylaxis and even fighting against the periodontal disease.
    • THE ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
  • The unspecific antibacterial action of the brush provided with silver thread that delivers silver ions leads to the disinfection of the bacterial pellicle and, consequently, it is possible to fight against the periodontal disease.
    • THE WAY OF CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
  • In a preferred variant for carrying out the invention it is provided a brush comprising a head, bristles and a handle, eventually, whereat around the bunches of bristles of said brush it is provided silver thread, for example of about the tenth part of a millimeter. The bristles may be of plastic material. The silver thread is connected to a power supply.
  • The process for carrying out the brush discloses the winding, by using known means, of the silver thread around the bunches of bristles. The bunches of bristles are mounted by using known means on a mounting support, whereafter the ends of the silver thread are being connected to the power supply, for instance to the poles of a battery.
  • The repeated use of said brush will lead to the delay of occurring or, even to the prophylaxis of the periodontal disease. The prevention and/or delay of this disease occurrence has important positive effects on people's life quality.

Claims (6)

1. Antibacterial brush characterized in that it is provided with a silver thread connected to power supply.
2. Brush according to claim 1, characterized in that the power supply has low strength and voltage.
3. Brush according to claim 1, characterized in that the silver thread connected to the power supply delivers silver ions.
4. Brush according to claim 3, characterized in that the silver thread surrounds the brush bunches of bristles.
5. Brush according to claim 1, characterized in that it may represent a toothbrush.
6. Use of the brush according to claim 1 for the prophylaxis and treatment of the periodontal disease.
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US4691718A (en) * 1985-06-29 1987-09-08 Kabushiki Kaisha Sangi Toothbrush
US5409467A (en) * 1992-10-02 1995-04-25 Board Of Regents, The University Of Texas System Antimicrobial catheter
US20080199352A1 (en) * 2006-12-28 2008-08-21 Fuller Thomas A Ex vivo antimicrobial devices and methods
US20110076637A1 (en) * 2008-05-30 2011-03-31 Paul Schaffrath Device for reducing pathogenic microbes

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US4691718A (en) * 1985-06-29 1987-09-08 Kabushiki Kaisha Sangi Toothbrush
US5409467A (en) * 1992-10-02 1995-04-25 Board Of Regents, The University Of Texas System Antimicrobial catheter
US20080199352A1 (en) * 2006-12-28 2008-08-21 Fuller Thomas A Ex vivo antimicrobial devices and methods
US20110076637A1 (en) * 2008-05-30 2011-03-31 Paul Schaffrath Device for reducing pathogenic microbes

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2021083950A1 (en) * 2019-10-28 2021-05-06 Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung eingetragener Verein Antimicrobial finish of surfaces, and devices therefor

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