WO2004112538A1 - Article d'hygiene buccale - Google Patents

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WO2004112538A1
WO2004112538A1 PCT/US2004/019541 US2004019541W WO2004112538A1 WO 2004112538 A1 WO2004112538 A1 WO 2004112538A1 US 2004019541 W US2004019541 W US 2004019541W WO 2004112538 A1 WO2004112538 A1 WO 2004112538A1
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oral care
care implement
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tissue cleanser
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Douglas J. Hohlbein
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Colgate-Palmolive Company
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Priority claimed from US10/601,106 external-priority patent/US20040255416A1/en
Priority claimed from US29/189,729 external-priority patent/USD517812S1/en
Priority claimed from PCT/US2003/029497 external-priority patent/WO2004026162A2/fr
Priority claimed from PCT/US2003/030633 external-priority patent/WO2004028235A2/fr
Priority to KR1020057023958A priority Critical patent/KR101122892B1/ko
Priority to BRPI0411546-5A priority patent/BRPI0411546B1/pt
Priority to AU2004249249A priority patent/AU2004249249B2/en
Priority to CN2004800171137A priority patent/CN1809301B/zh
Application filed by Colgate-Palmolive Company filed Critical Colgate-Palmolive Company
Priority to MX2014009275A priority patent/MX363882B/es
Priority to MXPA05012998A priority patent/MXPA05012998A/es
Priority to CA2526826A priority patent/CA2526826C/fr
Publication of WO2004112538A1 publication Critical patent/WO2004112538A1/fr
Priority to AU2011200008A priority patent/AU2011200008C1/en
Priority to IN952DEN2015 priority patent/IN2015DN00952A/en
Priority to IN951DEN2015 priority patent/IN2015DN00951A/en

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B9/00—Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
    • A46B9/06—Arrangement of mixed bristles or tufts of bristles, e.g. wire, fibre, rubber
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0002—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0002—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process
    • A46B15/0016—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process with enhancing means
    • A46B15/0032—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process with enhancing means with protrusion for polishing teeth
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0055—Brushes combined with other articles normally separate from the brushing process, e.g. combs, razors, mirrors
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0055—Brushes combined with other articles normally separate from the brushing process, e.g. combs, razors, mirrors
    • A46B15/0081—Brushes with a scraper, e.g. tongue scraper
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
    • A61B17/24—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for use in the oral cavity, larynx, bronchial passages or nose; Tongue scrapers
    • A61B17/244—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for use in the oral cavity, larynx, bronchial passages or nose; Tongue scrapers for cleaning of the tongue
    • 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 pertains to an oral care implement with a cleanser for cleaning soft tissue surfaces in the mouth.
  • the invention pertains to an oral care implement with a tissue cleanser that provides improved cleaning and effective removal of bacteria and microdebris disposed on the oral tissue surfaces.
  • the tissue cleanser includes a plurality of nubs for cleaning soft tissue surfaces in the mouth and particularly for cleaning between the papillae of the tongue.
  • the tissue cleanser includes a plurality of conically shaped nubs.
  • the tissue cleanser is constructed from an elastomeric material.
  • the tissue cleanser is formed as an elastomeric pad mounted on the head of the oral care implement for improved cleaning, ease of manufacture, and user comfort.
  • the oral care implement includes a seat to facilitate and ease molding of the tissue cleanser to the head.
  • the head h as o ne o r m ore p rotuberances for anchoring t he h ead d uring m olding o f t he tissue cleanser.
  • the head may also include a basin to further define the outline of the molded tissue cleanser.
  • an oral care implement includes a tissue cleanser having means for reducing oral volatile sulfur compounds by 35% from a baseline measured two hours after use.
  • an oral care implement is provided with tooth cleaning elements and a tissue cleanser for a thorough cleaning of the teeth, gums, tongue and oral surfaces of the cheeks and lips.
  • the tooth cleaning elements and tissue cleanser are supported on opposite sides of a supporting head.
  • an oral care implement which includes tooth cleaning elements and a tissue cleanser forms at least one of the tooth cleaning elements as a unitary member with the tissue cleanser.
  • Figure 1 is an exploded assembly perspective view of an oral care implement according to one or more aspects of an illustrative embodiment
  • Figure 2 is an enlarged perspective view of a head of an oral care implement of FIG.
  • Figure 3 is a plan view of the oral care implement of FIG. 1 illustrating a tongue cleaning feature
  • Figure 4 is a partial section view of a head of the oral care implement of FIG. 1 taken along line 4-4 of FIG. 3;
  • Figure 5 is a plan view of the oral care implement of FIG. 1 illustrating at least one tooth cleaning configuration
  • Figure 6 is a perspective of the view of the oral care implement illustrating example tooth cleaning elements
  • Figure 7 is a section view of an alternative construction of the head of an oral care implement.
  • FIGs 1-7 illustrate an oral care implement, such as a toothbrush 100, having a handle 103 and a head 105 which may be used for cleaning the teeth and soft tissue in the mouth, such as the tongue, interior surfaces of the cheeks, lips or the gums.
  • Handle 103 is provided for the user to readily grip and manipulate the toothbrush, and may be formed of many different shapes and constructions. While the head is normally widened relative to the neck of the handle, it could in some constructions simply be a continuous extension or narrowing of the handle.
  • head 105 has a first face 106 that supports tooth cleaning elements 107 (FIGS. 5 and 6) and a second face 108 that supports a tissue cleanser 300 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
  • tissue cleanser 300 may be mounted elsewhere, such as the proximal end 104 of handle 103.
  • the tissue cleanser 300 or portions of it may also be located on the peripheral sidewall surface 101 of head 105 or extend farther towards the proximate end 104 of handle 103 than illustrated.
  • the elastomeric material of tissue cleanser 300 may be any biocompatible resilient material suitable for uses in an oral hygiene apparatus. To provide optimum comfort as well as cleaning benefits, the elastomeric material preferably has a hardness property in the range of A8 to A25 Shore hardness.
  • one preferred elastomeric material is styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene block copolymer (SEBS) manufactured by GLS Corporation. Nevertheless, SEBS material from other manufacturers or other materials within and outside the noted hardness range could be used.
  • SEBS styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene block copolymer
  • Tissue cleanser 300 is preferably configured with a multiplicity of tissue engaging elements 303 (FIGS. 1-4), which in the preferred construction are formed as nubs.
  • a "nub” is generally meant to include a column-like protrusion (without limitation to the cross-sectional shape of the protrusion) which is upstanding from a base surface.
  • the nub in the preferred construction, has a height that is greater than the width at the base of the nub (as measured in the longest direction).
  • nubs could include projections wherein the widths and heights are roughly the same or wherein the heights are somewhat smaller than the base widths.
  • the base width can be substantially larger than the height.
  • Such tissue engaging elements 303 are designed to significantly reduce a major source of bad breath in people and improve hygiene.
  • Nubs 303 enable removal of microflora and other debris from the tongue and other soft tissue surfaces within the mouth.
  • the tongue in particular, is prone to develop bacterial coatings that are known to harbor organisms and debris that can contribute to bad breath.
  • This microflora can be found in the recesses between the papillae on most of the tongue's upper surface as well as along other soft tissue surfaces in the mouth.
  • nubs 303 o f e lastomeric tissue cleanser 3 00 provide for gentle engagement with the soft tissue while reaching downward into the recesses of adjacent papillae of the tongue.
  • tissue cleanser 300 also enables the base surface 301 to follow the natural contours of the oral tissue surfaces, such as the tongue, cheeks, lips, and gums of a user. Moreover, the soft nubs 303 are able to flex as needed to traverse and clean the soft tissue surfaces in the mouth along which it is moved.
  • nubs 303 are preferably conically shaped.
  • conically shaped or “conical” is meant to include true cones, frusto-conically shaped elements, and other shapes that taper to a narrow end and thereby resemble a cone irrespective of whether they are uniform, continuous in their taper, or have rounded cross-sections.
  • the base portion 305 of each conically shaped tissue engaging element 303 is larger than the corresponding tip portion 307.
  • the base portion 305 has a wider cross-sectional area to provide effective shear strength to withstand the lateral movement of the tissue cleanser 300 along the surface of the tongue or other soft tissue surface.
  • the smaller width or diameter of the tip portion 307 in conjunction with the length of the conically shaped nub 303 enable the nubs to sweep into the recesses of the tongue and other surfaces to clean the microbial deposits and other debris from the soft tissue surfaces.
  • nubs 303 are able to flex and bend from their respective vertical axes as lateral pressure is applied during use. This flexing enhances the comfort and cleaning of the soft tissue surfaces.
  • the thickness or width of the base of the nub in 0.64 mm, and preferably within the range from about 0.51 mm to about 2.00 mm.
  • Tip 307 of the nubs is 0.127 mm and preferably within a that range from about 0.0.10 mm to about 0.75 mm for optimal penetration between the recesses of papillae of a user's tongue.
  • the length or height of nubs 303, as measured from base surface 301 to tip 307, is preferably 0.91 mm and preferably within range from about 0.5 mm to about 2.5 mm, and most preferably range between 0.75 mm to 1.5 mm. Nevertheless, nubs of other sizes and shapes outside the given ranges can be used.
  • the tissue cleaning elements 303 may have other shapes.
  • the tissue cleanser may have a grated form such as described in co-pending U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 10/601,106, incorporated herein by reference.
  • nubs 303 are disposed on the base surface 301 of tissue cleanser 300 in a high density pattern. Each nub 303 is preferably spaced apart from adjacent nubs 303 between a range of about 0.5 mm to about 3 mm; more preferably the spacing ranges between 0.7 mm to 2.5 mm, and most preferably between 1 mm to 2 mm. Nevertheless, other spacing ranges are possible.
  • the surface density of the nubs 303 on base surface 301 ranges preferably from about 100 to about 600 nubs per square inch. In a more preferred construction of the tissue cleanser, the surface density may range from 200 to 500 nubs per square inch, and most preferably between 300 to 450 nubs per square inch.
  • tissue cleanser 300 i ncludes about 400 nubs p er s quare i nch o f s urface area. T he s urface d ensity features in conjunction with the height of the nubs 303 enables the tissue cleanser to provide enhanced cleaning of the soft tissue surfaces with improved comfort. Nonetheless, other surface densities are possible.
  • nubs 303 are preferably disposed in longitudinal rows in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis a-a. Further, nubs 303 are disposed in transverse rows Rl, R2 on an axis parallel to base surface 301 and generally p erpendicular to t he 1 ongitudinal axis a-a. In o ne p referred c onstruction, adjacent nubs 303 are provided on the base surface 301 in a staggered arrangement. For example, adjacent transverse rows of nubs Rl and R2 have nubs 303 that are not directly behind each other.
  • a first nub is said herein to be "directly behind" second nub when it is located within the lateral bounds of the second nub extending in a longitudinal direction.
  • This configuration enables improved cleaning of the soft tissue surfaces by facilitating the removal of microflora and other debris, and especially from the recesses of adjacent papillae of the tongue. Nonetheless, the nubs could be arranged randomly or in a myriad of different patterns.
  • Tongue cleanser 300 is preferably formed by being molded to head 105, although other manufacturing processes could be used. With reference to Figures 1 and 4, tissue cleanser 300 is preferably molded within a basin or a receiving cavity 111 in face 108 of head 105. The receiving cavity 111 has a lower base surface 113 and a peripheral sidewall 115 extending away from the lower base surface 113. In one mounting arrangement, nubs 303 of the tissue cleanser 300 are exposed for use with the base surface of the tissue cleanser 300 being flush or recessed relative to the surface 1 14 o f the head. N evertheless, o ther o rientations are p ossible. Also, b ase surface 301 of the tissue cleanser could be embedded in head 105 or covered by another layer with nubs 303 projecting through appropriate openings.
  • face 108 also preferably includes one or more peg members 117a-c disposed within basin 111.
  • Peg members 117 form anchor points against the opposing mold to prevent the head from moving under the pressure of the injection molding.
  • tissue cleanser 300 preferably includes one or more complementary apertures 311a-c which exposes the tops of peg members 117a-c.
  • the pegs are illustrated in alignment along the centerline of the head (e.g. longitudinal axis a-a), the pegs could have many different positions.
  • the pegs and basin are preferably both included with head 105, but either could be used without the other.
  • basin 111 and peg members 117a-c may be provided to position and hold a previously molded tissue cleanser, although these constructions are not necessary to use such a previously molded tissue cleanser.
  • Peg members 117a-c may take on a variety of shapes and lengths.
  • head 105 includes peg members 117a-c extending away from the lower base surface 113 of basin 1 11 to the height of the peripheral sidewall 115.
  • the peg members 117a-c are shaped in the form of a cylinder, but other shapes and lengths of the peg members 117a-c are possible. While the molding process would preferably bond the tissue cleanser to the head, the tissue cleanser could be performed and attached by adhesive or other known means.
  • tissue cleanser 300 is preferably formed as a pad composed of a soft and pliable elastomeric material for comfortable cleaning and effective removal of bacteria and debris disposed on the surface of the tongue, other soft tissue in the mouth and even along the lips.
  • the tissue cleanser 300 also provides effective massaging, stimulation and removal of bacteria, debris and epithelial cells from the surfaces of the tongue, cheeks, gums or lips.
  • tissue cleanser 300 is disposed on the outer face 108 of head 105 to naturally rub against the oral surfaces of the cheek. As a result, enhanced cleaning is attained without additional cleaning steps.
  • Tissue cleanser 300 may also be additionally rubbed on the cheeks, tongue, etc. as desired for further cleaning aside from the contact that may occur while brushing the teeth.
  • the tooth cleaning elements 107 of head 105 may include a variety of tooth cleaning elements which can be used for wiping, cleaning and massaging the user's teeth and gums. Any suitable form of tooth cleaning elements may be used.
  • the term "tooth cleaning elements" is used in a generic sense which refers to filament bristles or elastomeric fingers or walls that have any desirable shape.
  • tooth cleaning elements 107 include distal tooth cleaning elements 203a-b disposed at a distal tip 121 of head 105, peripheral tooth cleaning elements 205a-l, longitudinal tooth cleaning elements 207a- c disposed along longitudinal axis a-a, arcuate t ooth c leaning elements 209a-d and 211a-b, and proximal cleaning elements 213a,b. Tooth cleaning elements 205, 207, 211 and 213 are preferably provided as tufts of bristles whereas tooth cleaning elements 209 are preferably formed as elastomeric walls. Nevertheless, other forms and types of tooth cleaning elements may be used.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates a sectional view of an alternative arrangement of a head 400 of a toothbrush.
  • Head 400 is similar in construction to head 105, except that tooth cleaning elements 209a-d are integrally formed with tissue cleanser 300.
  • head 400 has appropriately sized ports or openings 401 to allow the elastomeric material to flow through the head during an injection molding process.
  • tooth cleaning elements 209a-d and tissue cleaner 300 are formed with the same elastomeric material.
  • head 400 may include at least one elastomeric tooth cleaning element formed as a unitary member with tissue cleanser 300.
  • the performance nature of a toothbrush can be measured using known oral malodor assessment methods.
  • a study was conducted to evaluate the performance of a toothbrush provided with an elastomeric tissue cleanser having conically shaped nubs, such as the preferred c onstruction of toothbrush 100 discussed above.
  • Human test subjects participated in the study. There was a washout or normalization period prior to testing of about 7 days in which the test subjects brushed twice a day with a fluoride dental cream (see Table 1). After the washout period, the test subjects were asked to refrain from any oral hygiene (brushing, rinsing, and flossing), eating and drinking prior to oral testing.
  • a baseline volatile sulfur compound (VSC) sample was taken from each of the test subjects.
  • test subjects brushed their teeth for one minute with a fluoride dental cream (see Table 1) using toothbrush 100 provided with the above noted tissue cleanser 300. Subsequently, the subjects cleaned their tongue surface with the tissue engaging elements of the toothbrush for ten seconds. The test subjects slept overnight and returned for post treatment. VSC samples were taken at the ten-hour time point from the previous day cleaning. In the illustrative example, use of the toothbrush reduced oral VSC about 60% verses brushing the teeth alone as measured from a baseline ten hours after use. The VSC readings were obtained by gas chromatography.
  • the test subjects cleaned their tongue surface with a preferred construction of the tissue engaging elements 300 of the toothbrush 100 for ten seconds.
  • a tongue bacteria sample was taken from a side of the back of the tongue with a cotton swab, hi the illustrative example, u se o f t he t issue e ngaging e lements c ontrolled m ore o dor c ausing t ongue bacteria than simply brushing the teeth alone.
  • Use of the tissue cleanser 300 demonstrated a tongue bacteria log reduction of over 0.8 Log colony forming units/ml two hours after use on the tongue EXAMPLE 3
  • MTT assay was used to examine the viability of the epithelial cells collected from the oral cavity prior to and after the use of the toothbrush with the noted tissue cleanser.
  • the MTT Assay was based on the enzymatic reduction of the tetrazolium salt MTT [3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5- diphenyl-tetrazoliumbromide ++ +] in living, metabolically active cells.
  • the reaction was carried out in situ in test tubes, and the reaction product, a purple-colored formazan soluble in dimethylsulfoxide, was measured colormetrically using a multiwell plate reader.
  • the MTT Assay offers a high degree of precision, ease of use, and suitability for the purpose for large scale chemosensitivity testing.
  • test subjects Following a 7-day washout period, the test subjects reported to a test site without prior eating, drinking, or performing oral hygiene.
  • the test subjects provided salivary rinse samples by rinsing their oral cavity with 9 ml of sterile water for 10 seconds and then discharging the water from the rinse into a tube containing lOx sterile phosphate buffered saline(PBS) solution.
  • the samples were refrigerated for approximately 30 minutes before the MTT Assay was run.
  • the test subjects brushed their teeth under supervision for one minute using a fluoride dental cream (see Table 1) followed by 10 seconds of tongue cleaning with the tongue cleanser 300 of the preferred construction. Approximately 30 minutes after brushing and tongue cleaning, the test subjects provided a rinse sample in the manner described previously.
  • spectrophotometrically quantified From each sample, 200 ⁇ l of each was added to 96 well plates and the optical density was measured at 570 nm and compared to a negative buffer control. In the illustrative example, one minute of brushing followed by 10 seconds of use of the tissue cleanser reduced oral epithelial cells about 72% as determined by a MTT assay protocol.
  • a HalimeterTM i.e., a sulfide meter
  • a HalimeterTM uses an electrochemical, voltammetric sensor which generates a signal when it is exposed to VSC such as, sulfide and mercaptan gases and measures the concentration of hydrogen sulfide gas in p arts p er b illion.
  • T he t est s ubj ects b rushed t heir t eeth u nder s upervision f or o ne minute with the preferred construction of a toothbrush having the above noted tissue cleanser.
  • the test subjects used the noted toothbrush to provide six strokes on the tongue surface.
  • a subsequent VSC sample was taken from the test subjects two hours after the brushing stage.
  • use of a toothbrush with the tissue cleanser reduced the measured VSC in the mouth odor over 35% from a baseline measured two hours after use.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un article d'hygiène buccale, muni d'un manche comprenant une tête pourvue d'un élément de nettoyage tissulaire. Ledit élément de nettoyage tissulaire peut être un tampon à base de matériau élastomère. Ledit tampon est disposé sur la tête d'une surface opposée aux éléments de brossage de dents. L'élément de nettoyage tissulaire peut comprendre une pluralité de noppes s'étendant pour assurer le nettoyage entre les papilles de la langue. L'élément de nettoyage tissulaire peut comprendre une pluralité de noppes coniques. L'élément de nettoyage tissulaire peut s'utiliser pour réduire les problèmes de mauvaise haleine et éliminer les cellules épithéliales buccales.
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CA2526826A CA2526826C (fr) 2003-06-20 2004-06-18 Element de nettoyage tissulaire pour brosse a dents
MXPA05012998A MXPA05012998A (es) 2003-06-20 2004-06-18 Implemento para el cuidado oral.
MX2014009275A MX363882B (es) 2003-06-20 2004-06-18 Implemento para el cuidado oral.
KR1020057023958A KR101122892B1 (ko) 2003-06-20 2004-06-18 구강 건강기구
BRPI0411546-5A BRPI0411546B1 (pt) 2003-06-20 2004-06-18 Implemento de cuidado oral
AU2004249249A AU2004249249B2 (en) 2003-06-20 2004-06-18 Oral care implement
CN2004800171137A CN1809301B (zh) 2003-06-20 2004-06-18 口腔护理器
AU2011200008A AU2011200008C1 (en) 2003-06-20 2011-01-04 Oral care implement
IN952DEN2015 IN2015DN00952A (fr) 2003-06-20 2015-02-05
IN951DEN2015 IN2015DN00951A (fr) 2003-06-20 2015-02-05

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US10/601,106 2003-06-20
US10/601,106 US20040255416A1 (en) 2003-06-20 2003-06-20 Toothbrush with tongue cleaning member
US29/189,729 USD517812S1 (en) 2003-09-10 2003-09-10 Toothbrush
US29/189,729 2003-09-10
PCT/US2003/029497 WO2004026162A2 (fr) 2002-09-20 2003-09-17 Brosse a dent avec zone prehension
USPCT/US03/29497 2003-09-17
USPCT/US03/30633 2003-09-26
PCT/US2003/030633 WO2004028235A2 (fr) 2002-09-27 2003-09-26 Brosse a dents

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