WO2003047495A1 - Petit instrument de nettoyage interdentaire pouvant loger dans differents reservoirs de fil dentaire - Google Patents

Petit instrument de nettoyage interdentaire pouvant loger dans differents reservoirs de fil dentaire

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WO2003047495A1
WO2003047495A1 PCT/JP2002/011980 JP0211980W WO03047495A1 WO 2003047495 A1 WO2003047495 A1 WO 2003047495A1 JP 0211980 W JP0211980 W JP 0211980W WO 03047495 A1 WO03047495 A1 WO 03047495A1
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dental floss
implement
dental
tool
containers
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PCT/JP2002/011980
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Shiro Kawase
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Shiro Kawase
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Priority to AU2002363815A priority Critical patent/AU2002363815A1/en
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    • 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
    • A61C15/04—Dental floss; Floss holders
    • A61C15/046—Flossing tools
    • 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
    • A61C15/04—Dental floss; Floss holders
    • A61C15/043—Containers, dispensers, or the like, e.g. with cutting means

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to an interdental cleaning tool in the technical field of dental hygiene.
  • Dental floss has been used for a long time and is a very effective means for the health of teeth and gums. However, it was inconvenient to wrap it around both index fingers. Therefore, various tools have been devised instead of wrapping the dental floss directly on the finger.
  • the basic shape is that a dental floss is stretched over the U-shaped opening at the tip of the handle, but there are disposables with dental floss stretched in advance, and ones that refill dental floss each time they are used (
  • Dental floss repositioning types have a complicated structure because the ends of the dental floss are fixed by winding or tying them to a screw or projection structure. Since the floss and the tool are used at the same time, it is desirable that the dental floss and the tool can be integrated and stored, so an integrated type in which the dental floss is wound and stored in the body of the tool in advance is considered. Has been issued.
  • dental floss and equipment be integrated, but all disposable types of equipment become waste and are economically problematic.
  • Conventional refill-type dental floss tools are both large and complicated, each having a long or thick handle and requiring a screw-projection-like structure for fixing the dental floss at the tip. Therefore, in order to integrate with dental floss, the dental broth had to be stored in the thickened body. This is bulky and inconvenient to carry, and also affects the use. Also involved The length of dental floss is also limited.
  • Dental floss can be used by itself.
  • the equipment was originally intended to assist with the use of dental broth.
  • the main object of the present invention is to store a tool in a dental floss container, contrary to the conventional one.
  • Dental broth is generally rolled up in a plastic box-type container, but some are also stored in card-like containers for portable use.
  • the shape of the container is not limited, since the gist of the present invention is that the device is housed together in a single container of dental broth for integration.
  • “to store together” means not only to store the tools together in the dental floss container, but also to store them together by using a dedicated bottle attached to the outer surface of the dental floss container to integrate them. Is also included. As described above, the main issue was to store the tools together in the dental floss container, but at the same time, the problem was to solve the drawbacks common to conventional tools.
  • this device In order for this device to be stored together in various dental floss containers, it is created by a small space in the conventional dental floss container and a modification that does not significantly impair the shape of the conventional dental floss container. Needs to be adapted to the space. For this reason, the long handle and complicated projection-like structure have been eliminated. There is a need for a thin and simple shaped tool.
  • the usual method of using dental floss a method of connecting both hands in advance to wrap it around a finger, was modified.
  • the method of attaching dental floss to a tool as it is in the form of a thread was first modified to 10 to 15 cm.
  • a method was considered in which three to four knots or convex stoppers were applied to the separated dental floss at approximately equal intervals before use.
  • the present inventor has invented a device having a stopper for engaging a stopper attached to a dental floss. This eliminates the need for any extra screw or protrusion-like structure to secure the dental broth.
  • this device Since this device is a flat plate, it has mechanically strong characteristics in the vertical direction. Since the dental floss is stretched in a plate-like longitudinal direction, it can be stretched strongly. Since the tool itself is used in the vertical direction between the teeth, the force is easily transmitted as it is. The dental broth no longer sagged, even when used with a strong force between narrow teeth, because distortion was unlikely to occur. Since only a part of the body is pinched with the thumb and forefinger of one hand and moved up and down in the vertical direction, a long handle is not required and the shortening has been solved at the same time.
  • this device can be stored together with various types of dental floss containers that have been used in the past, making it easy to store and carry.
  • the tool is simple and compact, as described above, so that it can be used as desired by the person in the back of the mouth, and the operability has been further improved compared to the conventional one. If the dental floss breaks or gets dirty during cleaning between teeth, it is hygienic, as it can be easily and frequently changed between new knots. In addition, most of the dental floss, except for the part used to fix the knot, can be effectively used for cleaning between teeth and is economical.
  • the material of this tool may be plastic or wooden, Metals, which are more robust at best, seemed most appropriate. Metals such as stainless steel may be slightly more expensive in terms of price, but since they can be used repeatedly over a long period of time, they are likely to be economical for users. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded reference view of a state in which the interdental cleaning tool as one embodiment of the present invention is housed together in a conventional dental floss container.
  • Fig. 1 (a) shows a front view of the tool.
  • the stopper 1 that engages with the stopper of the dental floss is attached near the tip of the left and right arm of the main unit. Dental broth will be stretched between them.
  • the shape of the stopper is larger than the diameter of the dental floss and narrower than the stopper, so that the stopper is firmly hooked and two grooves are provided on the inside and outside of the arm so that it can be easily attached and detached. Shift and attach.
  • Fig. 1 (b) shows left and right side views, (c) shows a top view, and (d) shows a bottom view.
  • the device can be operated in the vertical direction, and it is possible to apply a strong force to it.Wear the tip of both arms to prevent accidental pushing of the tip and damage to gums during use. Attach the push-up prevention part 3 to absorb the shock or shock. Otherwise, it shows a flat form.
  • the dimensions of this device can be, for example, up to 4.5 cm long, 2.5 cm wide, and 0.2 cm thick, but are not limited to this as long as the device can be stored together in a dental mouth container. Absent.
  • Fig. 2 shows a reference diagram when using this tool. First, tie a knot to the dental broth cut to an appropriate length (about 10 to 15 cm). The knots should be placed at approximately equal intervals, somewhat longer than the actual length (about 1.3 cm).
  • Fig. 3 shows a disassembled reference drawing of the tool in a state where it is housed together in one of the conventional dental floss containers.
  • dental floss and its equipment are used at the same time, it is desirable that they be integrated.
  • Conventionally there was a type in which dental floss was stored in a tool, but none attempted to store the tool in a dental broth container. This was because the dental floss was used as it was, which eventually required an extra structure for fixing the tool.
  • the present invention solves the simplification of the tool by combining a knot-shaped stop on the dental floss in advance and attaching a stopper to the tool to engage the stop. This makes it possible to store in a conventional dental floss container, and not only is it easy to carry around, but it also has the effect of improving the size of the tool by replacing it with a short and small book. Also obtained. This will help increase the use of dental floss in the dental hygiene industry and, in turn, contribute to maintaining the health of people's teeth and gums.

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Abstract

Fil dentaire et instrument associé. L'invention permet de loger cet instrument, ainsi que le fil dentaire dans différents types de réservoirs de fil dentaire afin de faciliter leur rangement et leur transport et de leur conférer une résistance supérieure à celle de fonction classique dans un procédé simple et économique de mise en application. Il est nécessaire que la forme de l'instrument soit simple, miniaturisée et mince. On utilise à cet effet, du fil dentaire possédant des boucles en forme de noeud. Cet instrument ne présente aucune structure désavantageuse, telle qu'un long manche, à l'exception des récepteurs de boucle dans lesquels sont passées ces boucles. Il est moulé de façon à créer une plaque exempte d'ondulations ne présentant que des encoches en forme de U à travers lesquelles le fil dentaire est passé, dans le but d'assurer sa minceur. Ce dispositif permet d'améliorer les caractéristiques de manipulation, étant donné sa structure simplifiée et plus faiblement dimensionnée et présente un caractère économique dû à son utilisation simplifiée et aux applications répétées pendant une durée prolongée.
PCT/JP2002/011980 2001-12-03 2002-11-15 Petit instrument de nettoyage interdentaire pouvant loger dans differents reservoirs de fil dentaire WO2003047495A1 (fr)

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AU2002363815A AU2002363815A1 (en) 2001-12-03 2002-11-15 Small interdental cleaner capable of being housed in various dental floss containers

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JP2001402378A JP2003164471A (ja) 2001-12-03 2001-12-03 各種デンタルフロス容器に一緒に収納できる小型歯間清掃具
JP2001-402378 2001-12-03

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