WO2010055179A1 - Toothbrush containing toothpaste in aerosol form within a pressurised cartridge - Google Patents

Toothbrush containing toothpaste in aerosol form within a pressurised cartridge Download PDF

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WO2010055179A1
WO2010055179A1 PCT/ES2009/070071 ES2009070071W WO2010055179A1 WO 2010055179 A1 WO2010055179 A1 WO 2010055179A1 ES 2009070071 W ES2009070071 W ES 2009070071W WO 2010055179 A1 WO2010055179 A1 WO 2010055179A1
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Jose Santiago Rolla
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Elastomeric Systems, S.L.
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46BRUSHWARE
    • A46BBRUSHES
    • A46B15/00Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0089Brushes with figurines such as animals on the handle
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46BRUSHWARE
    • A46BBRUSHES
    • A46B11/00Brushes with reservoir or other means for applying substances, e.g. paints, pastes, water
    • A46B11/001Brushes with reservoir or other means for applying substances, e.g. paints, pastes, water with integral reservoirs
    • A46B11/0017Brushes with reservoir or other means for applying substances, e.g. paints, pastes, water with integral reservoirs with pre-pressurised reservoirs, e.g. aerosols
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46BRUSHWARE
    • A46BBRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
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    • A46B2200/1066Toothbrush for cleaning the teeth or dentures

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  • This invention finds application in the area of care and hygiene of dental health and gums, based mainly on brushing and cleaning with dentifrices, significantly improving and simplifying the current world technology of toothbrushes and packaging of dentifrice in a way that makes it possible to effect Daily tooth brushing in a hygienic, fast and comfortable way.
  • REPLACEMENT SHEET (Rule 26) 5,242,233; US 5,403,105; US 5,439,014; US 5,476,333; US 5,476,334; US 5,584,593; US 5,599,126; US 5,640,951; US 5836,769; US 5,888,010; US 5,915,868; US 5,927,889; US 6,056,466; US 6,238,118 B1; US 6,213,662 B1; US 6,257,791 B1; US 6,386,779 B1; US 6,386,783 B1; US 6,533485B1; US 6,536,979 B1; US 6,609,848 B1; US 6,672,783 B1; US 6,095,710; WO 2007/049298 A1; GB 2,399,005 A; GB 2 430 146 A; CA 2343039 A1; DE 19744223 A1; GB 1470269 A; GB 2377883 A; GB 2399005 3 ;
  • the present invention can be applied in brushes whose movements are carried out manually, or in brushes that move the end containing the bristles by electrically operated mechanisms.
  • the fluence of the toothpaste through the interior of the brush is carried out by means of the already known internal duct that flows into at least one hole between the bristles, which at its rear end ends in a simple telescopic connection with the tubular end of the valve of a pressurized cartridge, which is similar to those used in medical aerosols, especially for medication of the respiratory system, which exactly doses the dentifrice and propels it through said inner duct along the brush, with the simple movement of exerting pressure on the end of the cartridge, directly or by means of the pressure on the lid that close the brush handle; or adjacent to the cartridge that in this case constitutes the handle, dosing and flowing the dentifrice instantaneously:
  • This invention provides the great advantage of being able to do it with one hand, being also immediately and practical use and low cost, missing features in almost all prior art documents consulted.
  • the present invention relates to a toothbrush (1), which contains multiple doses of dentifrice in the form of an aerosol within a disposable pressurized metering cartridge (4), from which lower end protrudes the rigid conduit of the opening valve that doses the toothpaste, which is in a closed state (24).
  • the cartridge (4) is preferably located inside a hollow handle (3), with a cylindrical cavity located at the rear end of its longitudinal body (2).
  • This toothbrush can be manufactured in a single structurally integral part (1), or in two main individual parts, one that constitutes the body of the brush (2) and the other its handle (3).
  • This toothbrush has between its bristles (8), at least one exit hole (7) of the toothpaste which is continued inside the toothbrush in a prolonged duct along its entire length (9), which ends in the toothbrushes of manual movement, in a hole (12) with a short cylindrical widening (10) adjacent in the center of the end edge, for the embedding and housing of the valve in the closed state (24); being able to end eccentrically (9 ') in the brushes of electromechanical movement of their bristles (49).
  • the rear end of the brush has on its outer surface connection and fixing means (13-14-32) to a conduit in the anterior wall of the hollow handle (13'- 14 '), where it is connected and fixed, projecting inside of said handle (3) in a short segment, in the central part of whose end the longitudinal conduit ends in an outer hole (12) in whose cylindrical widening (10) fits and the protruding end of the opening valve (24) remains housed. ) in a closed state, of the cartridge (4), which when sliding by manual pressure exerted on its bottom, stops at the step interior (1 1) that limits the segment of greater diameter (10) than when pressed, opens the valve (25), dosing and making the dentifrice flow through the inner conduit of the brush until its exit between the bristles.
  • the hollow handle (3) can have at least one structural annular projection on its outer surface (6), for manual apprehension, or it can be smooth and this annual flange is constituted by a tight elastomeric ring (23), constituting a flange that has to be moved to adapt it to the user's hand.
  • Said handle has on its inner surface fine longitudinal ribs (18) regularly scattered to position and facilitate the sliding of the cartridge, which have at the end of the handle (3), an oblique edge (19) for embouching the cartridge. At its rear edge it has two round-shaped recesses (Fig. 7-3 '), which allow the fingers to be inserted to remove the empty cartridge.
  • the rear end of the cartridge (4) protrudes from the open end of the handle (Fig. 4), so that when it is learned by its projections between two of the user's fingers and by the flexion of the thumb and the palm of the same hand, direct pressure is exerted on its end, thereby producing the sliding of the cartridge that presses the end of the control conduit of the valve (24) in the closed position, which is open (25).
  • the cartridge is completely inside the handle (Fig. 1; Fig. 6; Fig.
  • the handle of the brush Io constitutes the pressurized cartridge (Fig. 9), which by means of an intermediate piece (29), is connected to the toothbrush (2), which has a structural shape that allows its manual compression and its sliding and subsequent recoil, which activates the opening of the sealing valve (25).
  • the operating mechanics are similar.
  • the toothpaste For its perfect fluence inside the toothbrush, the toothpaste must be of physical consistency of foam (34), soft paste (35), cream (36) or gel (37), containing all the necessary pharmacological compounds to maintain and preserve The health of the teeth and gums, this creep can be optimized through the placement inside the longitudinal duct of a tubular body of non-stick material such as silicone or fluorocarbonate (Teflon) polymers (51).
  • elastic sheets of elongated cross section (38) are provided that contain in their structure fine granules of abrasive substances (39), which are located between the bristles , oriented transversely to the longitudinal direction, and on the back.
  • the toothbrush containing dentifrice in the form of an aerosol inside a pressurized metering cartridge (4), for dosing and propulsion abroad comprises:
  • a plurality of elastomeric sheets (38) are provided, which contain inside its constituent structure, powder of abrasive substances (39) to assist with the action of the dentifrice in the removal of deposits minerals in teeth; - after the bristles, the body of the brush is extended in a sector of equal or smaller dimensions of its diameters that constitutes the neck which is continued in a sector of equal or larger diameters that forms the body, which ends in a central segment preferably cylindrical that has on its outer surface means (13-14) that allow its connection and fixing to the hollow handle (3) or (32), to an intermediate piece (29) of linking direct with the closing edge (30 ') of the cartridge (4); - inside this end the end of the longitudinal inner duct is preferably continued through its entrance, terminated in a hole (12) with a slight cylindrical increase in its diameter (10) in which the protruding end of the valve is connected tightness in closed state (24) which is preceded by a short sector of conical shape (50); in the inner
  • the brush is provided with toothpaste using only one hand, being fixed by the projections of the mantle (6-23-23 ”) held between two of the fingers, simultaneously pressing the end of the cartridge by by means of the flexion of the thumb and the palm of the same hand directly or by means of the lid (5-20) that closes the handle, the toothpaste being dosed and propelled leaving the brush outside instantly.
  • Another advantage is that it can be used in fully-manually operated toothbrushes (1) and also in those that have movement in their bristles (46) by means of electromechanical devices powered by batteries.
  • Another advantage of this invention is that it is simple and economical to manufacture.
  • Another advantage of this invention allows brushing and dental hygiene immediately and practically without having to compress the dentifrice knob. Another advantage is that the handling of the toothbrush with one hand is of great importance to be used by children and people with disabilities in one of its upper limbs.
  • Another advantage is that the perfect sterility and hygiene of the toothpaste is maintained by never being in contact with the air or with the bristles of other people who can contaminate it, as is the case with conventional toothbrushes and toothpastes, in which The same toothpaste knob is used by each member of the family group because by means of this invention each user will have their individual toothbrush with hermetically placed dentifrice inside.
  • the toothpaste can be manufactured in the form of foam (34), soft paste (35), cream (36) or gel (37), whose formulation and consistency for easy propulsion will be according to the characteristics of each brush.
  • the brush has between the bristles and on the surface of its back, thin elastomeric sheets (38), containing particles (39) of silica or others abrasive powders, of different granulometries and degrees of concentration for different types of toothbrushes of precise dental indications.
  • Another advantage is that this new fast and practical way of cleaning and dental hygiene is of great importance to carry out mass advertising by promoting the product commercially increasing sales volumes, and also to create mass awareness through advertising campaigns on the importance for The health of good hygiene and dental and gum care.
  • Figure 1 View in middle longitudinal cut of the toothbrush with its hollow handle made in one piece, inside which is the pressurized cartridge.
  • Figure 2A View in middle longitudinal section of the end of the toothbrush with bonding means consisting of threaded surfaces, and of the handle with its internal thread connection system;
  • Figure 2B View in mid-longitudinal section of the two fixed ends
  • Figure 2C View of the end of the brush with its end of conical connection and the handle with its hollow truncated cone connection system
  • Figure 2D Detailed view of the end of the brush showing at its end a locking flange
  • Figure 2E View in mid-longitudinal section of both parts connected to each other.
  • Figure 3A View in longitudinal section of the brush handle, showing the opening of the inner duct between the bristles and its extension in the inner duct;
  • Figure 3B Panoramic view showing the opening of a single hole or more than one exit hole.
  • Figure 4A Longitudinal section view of the brush handle showing the pressurized cartridge that exceeds the length of the handle;
  • Figure 4B Cross-sectional view showing the inner longitudinal flanges of the handle, with the cartridge inside.
  • Figure 5A Sectional view of the brush handle containing the pressurized toothpaste cartridge protruding therefrom;
  • Figure 5B Cross-sectional view of the handle with the cartridge and the lid with the protruding end of the valve in the closed state
  • Figure 6A Panoramic view of the brush handle showing annular projections of manual retention and another variant of lid manufacturing
  • Figure 6B Detail view of the cut (Y) showing the retention flange of the handle edge, and of the edge of the lid with its emboque surfaces;
  • Figure 6C Exterior view of a variety of lid
  • Figure 7A Panoramic view showing the handle with an annular flange
  • Figure 7B Panoramic view of the handle showing an ornamental cover.
  • Figure 8A View in partial longitudinal section showing the handle with the cartridge inside with the protruding end of its closed status valve
  • Figure 8B Partial longitudinal section view of the handle with the cartridge displaced inside with the end of its valve in the open state;
  • Figure 8C Detailed view in longitudinal middle section showing the dosing system of the cartridge valve in the closed state
  • Figure 8D Detailed view in medium longitudinal section, showing the dosing system of the pressurized cartridge valve in the open state.
  • Figure 9A Panoramic view showing the end of the brush with fixing means
  • Figure 9B Panoramic view showing an intermediate linkage piece
  • Figure 9C Panoramic view showing the pressurized cartridge that forms the handle
  • Figure 9D Panoramic view showing an elastomeric clamping ring
  • Figure 9E Previous panoramic view showing details of the intermediate piece
  • Figure 9F Lateral panoramic view of the intermediate piece
  • Figure 9G Lateral panoramic view of the intermediate piece in activated state, with its approximate ends
  • Figure 10 Panoramic view in partial longitudinal section, showing the handle of the brush, the intermediate piece and the pressurized cartridge, connected to each other;
  • Figure 1 1 A Panoramic view showing the shape that the toothpaste adopts when leaving foam form;
  • Figure 1 1 B Panoramic view showing the shape that the toothpaste adopts as a cream
  • Figure 1 1 C Panoramic view showing the shape that the toothpaste takes when it forms soft paste
  • Figure 1 1 D Panoramic view showing the shape that the toothpaste adopts when leaving gel form
  • Figure 12A Detailed view of the end with bristles, showing between them and on its back elastomeric sheets contained in its interior structure and surface abrasive powders of different grain size and concentration, for the removal of mineral deposits on the surface of the teeth;
  • Figure 12B Detailed view of the end with bristles with a variant embodiment of the elastomeric sheets
  • Figure 12C Detailed view of the end with bristles with a variant embodiment of the elastomeric sheets
  • Figure 12D Detailed view of the end with bristles with a variant embodiment of the elastomeric sheets
  • Figure 13 Panoramic view in section, showing the brush with the cartridge in its handle, adapted to a brush with electromechanical movement of its bristles; Y
  • Figure 14 Sectional view in detail, showing the longitudinal conduit of the brush that contains a nonstick tube inside.
  • the toothbrush provided in the present invention can be manufactured in integral form (1) or in two main individual parts connected to each other, one of which constitutes the body of the brush (2), and
  • the other is the hollow handle (3) that contains inside the pressurized aerosol dentifrice cartridge (4)
  • the elongated brush is in most of its length, of cross section circular or preferably rectangular rounded angles, at one of whose ends of greater transverse diameter
  • the bristles (8) are implanted, among which is a plurality of elastic sheets (38), within whose constitutive structure there are dispersed abrasive substances in concentration and granulometry (39), variable according to the pharmacological formation of the dentifrice, in which it is located in the middle part of its width, at least one exit hole of the dentifrice (7), which is continued in an inner duct ( 9) along the entire length of the brush, ending at its end preferably cylindrical which has on its outer surface coupling means (13-14-32) and locked with the handle (3), in the center
  • the hollow handle (3) preferably cylindrical in shape, has on its inner surface a plurality of tiny longitudinal flanges (18) uniformly spaced between which the cartridge is contained, on whose edges it slides, these flanges begin at the end of the edge brush obliques (19), whose diameter is greater in the periphery decreasing towards the center of the handle, so that they form a means of embouching the cartridge.
  • the handle has at its outer surface, near its upper end, at least one structural projection (6), preferably annular to be grasped, can also be of smooth surface, and this projection is constituted by an adjustable elastomeric ring (23), which can be moved to adapt it to the user's hand.
  • the cartridge is contained entirely inside the hollow handle (Fig. 1-6-8), being activated by pressing its rear end in the same way as before but indirectly by means of the manual pressure exerted on the lid. (5), which closes the handle (3), which has a central projection (5 ') inside it that faces the bottom of the cartridge.
  • the body of the brush is directly connected to the pressurized metering cartridge (4) that constitutes the handle of the brush, which may contain a greater amount of dose.
  • This linking and connection must allow a certain degree of sliding of the cartridge to activate the valve that doses and propel the dentifrice which is possible by means of the interposition of a piece (29) at one of whose ends the brush handle is inserted and retained.
  • the cartridge is easily learned manually by means of the use of an elastomeric ring (23), which fits tightly on its outer surface, and can be displaced on the handle to adapt it to the user's hand.
  • this toothbrush can be combined with electromechanical mechanisms that mobilize the bristles (Fig. 13), by means of a flexible external linking duct (46).
  • the toothbrush described in this invention in any of its manufacturing forms, is always ready to operate immediately in response to the manual pressure on the rear end of the pressurized cartridge (4).
  • the toothbrush body (2) is continued in a hollow cylindrical handle (3) that has projections for its apprehension on its outer surface, within which the cartridge is contained, having at its lower end a wall laminate with a central duct (13-14), through which the end of the brush body enters and locks with different manufacturing variants: forming an integral part thereof (1), connected by threading surfaces (13), being in shape Conical trunk (14) with a locking flange at its end (17), by simple manual pressure, or by means of an intermediate piece (29), which links the brush to the handle, or directly to the pressurized cartridge.
  • the inner duct of the brush (9), extends through the inside of the handle to its end, having a circular hole (12) in it which has a slight cylindrical widening (10) inside which fits pressure, is housed and stops in the inner annular step formed (1 1), when it is displaced, the end of the opening duct of the valve that protrudes from the front end of the cartridge, in a closed state (24), which when being Open (25) dose and propel the toothpaste through the inner duct to the outlet hole between the bristles.
  • This valve in the closed state (24) is activated (25), manually by the sliding of the cartridge caused by the simple direct manual pressure carried out on its bottom or on its back cover.
  • the bottom of the cartridge exceeds the length of the hollow handle that contains it (Fig. 4 A), so that it is activated by direct manual pressure on its end, the annular projection of the handle between two of the fingers of the user and with the thumb and palm of the same hand when flexing them, press the bottom of the cartridge, thus opening the sealing valve.
  • the cartridge is contained entirely within the handle (Fig. 1-Fig. 6-Fig. 8), the manual pressure being applied on its end, on the cover (5), which closes the handle that has in the center of its inner surface, a projection (5 ') that contacts the bottom of the cartridge.
  • Manual operation is carried out in the same way as in the previous manufacturing variant.
  • the pressurized cartridge constitutes the handle of the toothbrush (Fig. 9; Fig.

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Toothbrush with toothpaste in aerosol form in a pressurised cartridge (4), containing multiple doses, that has a longitudinally lengthened brush (2) with a front end that is wider and has a rectangular cross section with rounded edges, on one of the larger surfaces of which are installed the bristles (8); a hollow handle (3), containing the pressurised cartridge (4), in which the back end of the brush, has fixing and binding means (13-14-32) with means of equal size and matching cavities, on the front wall of the handle; the outer surface of said handle having at least one annular rim for applying manual pressure; where the cartridge is projected towards the end of the brush, by applying manual pressure on its base, moving it a sufficient distance to cause the end of the duct of its opening valve in a closed condition (24) to butt against the inner edge of the orifice (11) of the end of the brush such that said valve opens (25) and by means of the pressure inside the cartridge, it doses and propels the toothpaste towards the outside of the brush.

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DESCRIPCIÓN DESCRIPTION
CEPILLO DENTAL QUE CONTIENE DENTÍFRICO EN FORMA DE AEROSOL DENTRO DE UN CARTUCHO PRESURIZADODENTAL BRUSH CONTAINING DENTIRRIC IN THE FORM OF AEROSOL WITHIN A PRESSURIZED CARTRIDGE
Esta invención encuentra aplicación en el área del cuidado e higiene de Ia salud dental y encías, basados principalmente en el cepillado y limpieza con dentífricos, perfeccionando y simplificando notablemente Ia actual tecnología mundial de cepillos de dientes y envasado de dentífrico de forma que hace posible efectuar el cepillado dental cotidiano en forma higiénica, rápida y cómoda. TECNICA ANTERIORThis invention finds application in the area of care and hygiene of dental health and gums, based mainly on brushing and cleaning with dentifrices, significantly improving and simplifying the current world technology of toothbrushes and packaging of dentifrice in a way that makes it possible to effect Daily tooth brushing in a hygienic, fast and comfortable way. PREVIOUS TECHNIQUE
Es conocida desde hace muchos años, Ia lenta y molesta tarea de apretar varias veces por día el incómodo pomo de Ia pasta dentífricaIt has been known for many years, the slow and annoying task of squeezing the uncomfortable knob of toothpaste several times a day
¡rregularmente distribuida en su interior, para colocarla en las cerdas del cepillo dental. En Ia época actual de sofisticada tecnología y agitada vida resulta absurdo perder tiempo al continuar efectuando Ia limpieza dental en Ia primitiva, lenta e incómoda forma de uso desde hace más de un siglo. Solo se han efectuado avances tecnológico en forma separada en cepillos dentales y en Ia formulación y envasado de pastas dentífricas dentro de pomos, pero hasta el momento no se han efectuado ninguna combinación eficiente entre ellos, para su simultáneo y práctico uso.Regularly distributed inside, to be placed on the bristles of the toothbrush. In the current era of sophisticated technology and hectic life it is absurd to waste time by continuing to perform dental cleaning in the primitive, slow and uncomfortable way of use for more than a century. Technological advances have only been made separately in toothbrushes and in the formulation and packaging of toothpastes inside knobs, but so far no efficient combination has been made between them, for their simultaneous and practical use.
Para tratar de hacer más práctica, cómoda y rápida esta necesidad individual de casi todos los individuos, desde hace muchos años se intente fabricar cepillos dentales con pasta dentífrica incorporada en su interior, como Io demuestran los documentos: CA 2.246.659; DE10018427 A1 ; LT20010000076 20010716; JP2003169716;US6481910 B1 ; DE10200696 A1; JP2009-169716; GR98100378; FR2 809 296; ES 2 144 934: EP 1 038 469 A3; EP 0 409 594 A1 ; DE19953444; DE19951912; DE 199 41 256 A1 ; DE10052512; WO 01/36217 A1; US 2001/0002228 A1 ; US 2003/0215282 A1 ; US 3.936.200; US 4.023.580; US 4.030.845; US 4.039.261; US 4.201.400; US 4.588.089; US 4.615.635; US 4.622.984; US 4.844.641 ; US 4.865.481 ; US 4.886.389; US 4.963.046; US 5.062.728; US 5.087.143; US 5.144.712; USTo try to make this individual need of almost all individuals more practical, comfortable and quick, for many years now we have tried to make toothbrushes with toothpaste incorporated inside, as the documents show: CA 2,246,659; DE10018427 A1; LT20010000076 20010716; JP2003169716; US6481910 B1; DE10200696 A1; JP2009-169716; GR98100378; FR2 809 296; ES 2 144 934: EP 1 038 469 A3; EP 0 409 594 A1; DE19953444; DE19951912; DE 199 41 256 A1; DE10052512; WO 01/36217 A1; US 2001/0002228 A1; US 2003/0215282 A1; US 3,936,200; US 4,023,580; US 4,030,845; US 4,039,261; US 4,201,400; US 4,588,089; US 4,615,635; US 4,622,984; US 4,844,641; US 4,865,481; US 4,886,389; US 4,963,046; US 5,062,728; US 5,087,143; US 5,144,712; US
HOJA DE REEMPLAZO (Regla 26) 5.242.233; US 5.403.105; US 5.439.014; US 5.476.333; US 5.476.334; US 5.584.593; US 5.599.126; US 5.640.951 ; US 5836.769; US 5.888.010; US 5.915.868; US 5.927.889; US 6.056.466; US 6.238.118 B1 ;US 6.213.662 B1 ; US 6.257.791 B1 ; US 6.386.779 B1 ; US 6.386.783 B1 ; US 6.533485B1 ; US 6.536.979 B1 ; US 6.609.848 B1 ; US 6.672.783 B1 ; US 6.095.710; WO 2007/049298 A1 ; GB 2.399.005 A; GB 2 430 146 A; CA 2343039 A1 ; DE 19744223 A1 ; GB 1470269 A ; GB 2377883 A; GB 23990053 ; GB 2430146 A ; US 593159 A1 ; US 2006133885 A1 ; US 2006210352 A1 ; WO 20070461 14 A1 ; WO 2007049298 A1 ; y muchas más, todas ellas de similares características, siendo comunes a todas ellas sin excepción, el tener un conducto interior a Io largo del cepillo que se extiende desde orificios de salida entre las cerdas hacia su parte posterior en Ia que se encuentra el depósito de pasta dentífrica , Ia que intentan movilizar por medio de complicados mecanismos manuales consistentes en pistones, émbolos, bombas mecánicas, mecanismos valvulares, resortes, retenes, sellos de hermeticidad, arandelas, salientes para apretar y accionarlos, diversos y complicados mecanismos para hacer circular el dentífrico hacia el orificio exterior del extremo del cepillo dental donde tiene las cerdas, La complicada tecnología de algunos sistemas, el elemental e impráctico uso de otros, Ia dificultad general de sus funcionamientos y el probable aumento de su costo, son las causas por las cuales ninguno de ellos ha sido llevado a Ia práctica en forma masiva y difundida. La presente invención puede ser aplicada en cepillos cuyos movimientos se efectúan en forma manual, o en cepillos que mueven el extremo que contiene las cerdas por mecanismos accionados eléctricamente. La fluencia del dentífrico por el interior del cepillo se realiza por medio del ya conocido conducto interior que desemboca en al menos un orificio entre las cerdas, el que en su extremo posterior termina en una simple conexión telescópica con el extremo tubular de Ia válvula de un cartucho presurizado, el que es similar a las utilizadas en aerosoles de uso médico, sobre todo para medicación del sistema respiratorio, Ia que dosifica exactamente el dentífrico y Io propulsa por dicho conducto interior a Io largo del cepillo, con el simple movimiento de ejercer presión sobre el extremo del cartucho, directamente o mediante Ia presión sobre Ia tapa que cierra el mango del cepillo; o en adyacentes al cartucho que en este caso constituye el mango, dosificando y fluyendo el dentífrico en forma instantánea: Esta invención brinda Ia gran ventaja de poder hacerlo con una sola mano, siendo además de inmediato y práctico uso y de bajo costo, características ausentes en casi todos los documentos del arte previo consultados.REPLACEMENT SHEET (Rule 26) 5,242,233; US 5,403,105; US 5,439,014; US 5,476,333; US 5,476,334; US 5,584,593; US 5,599,126; US 5,640,951; US 5836,769; US 5,888,010; US 5,915,868; US 5,927,889; US 6,056,466; US 6,238,118 B1; US 6,213,662 B1; US 6,257,791 B1; US 6,386,779 B1; US 6,386,783 B1; US 6,533485B1; US 6,536,979 B1; US 6,609,848 B1; US 6,672,783 B1; US 6,095,710; WO 2007/049298 A1; GB 2,399,005 A; GB 2 430 146 A; CA 2343039 A1; DE 19744223 A1; GB 1470269 A; GB 2377883 A; GB 2399005 3 ; GB 2430146 A; US 593159 A1; US 2006133885 A1; US 2006 210352 A1; WO 20070461 14 A1; WO 2007049298 A1; and many more, all of them of similar characteristics, being common to all of them without exception, having an inner duct along the brush that extends from exit holes between the bristles towards its rear part in which the deposit of toothpaste, which they try to mobilize by means of complicated manual mechanisms consisting of pistons, pistons, mechanical pumps, valve mechanisms, springs, seals, seals, washers, protrusions for tightening and actuating, various and complicated mechanisms to circulate the dentifrice towards the outer hole of the end of the toothbrush where it has the bristles, the complicated technology of some systems, the elementary and impractical use of others, the general difficulty of its operations and the probable increase of its cost, are the causes for which none of them has been put into practice in a massive and widespread way. The present invention can be applied in brushes whose movements are carried out manually, or in brushes that move the end containing the bristles by electrically operated mechanisms. The fluence of the toothpaste through the interior of the brush is carried out by means of the already known internal duct that flows into at least one hole between the bristles, which at its rear end ends in a simple telescopic connection with the tubular end of the valve of a pressurized cartridge, which is similar to those used in medical aerosols, especially for medication of the respiratory system, which exactly doses the dentifrice and propels it through said inner duct along the brush, with the simple movement of exerting pressure on the end of the cartridge, directly or by means of the pressure on the lid that close the brush handle; or adjacent to the cartridge that in this case constitutes the handle, dosing and flowing the dentifrice instantaneously: This invention provides the great advantage of being able to do it with one hand, being also immediately and practical use and low cost, missing features in almost all prior art documents consulted.
SUMARIO DE LA INVENCIÓNSUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
La presente invención se refiere a un cepillo dental (1 ), que contiene múltiples dosis de dentífrico en forma de aerosol dentro de un cartucho dosificador presurizado (4) descartable, de cuyo extremo inferior sobresale el conducto rígido de Ia válvula de apertura que dosifica el dentífrico, que está en estado cerrado (24). El cartucho (4) se encuentra ubicado preferentemente en el interior de un mango hueco (3), de cavidad cilindrica ubicado en el extremo posterior de su cuerpo longitudinal (2). Este cepillo dental puede ser fabricado en una sola pieza estructuralmente integral (1 ), o en dos partes individuales principales, una que constituye el cuerpo del cepillo (2) y Ia otra su mango (3). Este cepillo dental tiene entre sus cerdas (8), al menos un orificio de salida (7) del dentífrico que se continúa en el interior del cepillo dental en un conducto prolongado en toda su longitud (9), que termina en los cepillos dentales de movimiento manual, en un orificio (12) con un corto ensanchamiento cilindrico (10) adyacente en el centro del borde extremo, para el emboque y alojamiento de Ia válvula en estado cerrada (24); pudiendo terminar excéntricamente (9') en los cepillos de movimiento electromecánico de sus cerdas (49). El extremo posterior del cepillo tiene en su superficie exterior medios de vinculación y fijación (13-14-32) a un conducto en Ia pared anterior del mango hueco (13'- 14'), donde es conectado y fijado, proyectándose en el interior de dicho mango (3) en un corto segmento, en Ia parte central de cuyo extremo desemboca el conducto longitudinal en un orificio exterior (12) en cuyo ensanchamiento cilindrico (10) calza y permanece alojado el extremo sobresaliente de Ia válvula de apertura (24) en estado cerrado, del cartucho (4), el que al ser deslizado mediante presión manual ejercida sobre su fondo, hace tope en el escalón interior (1 1 ) que limita el segmento de mayor diámetro (10) que al ser presionado, abre Ia válvula (25), dosificando y haciendo fluir el dentífrico por el conducto interior del cepillo hasta su salida entre las cerdas. El mango hueco (3), puede tener en su superficie exterior al menos una saliente estructural preferentemente anular (6), para su aprensión manual, o puede ser liso y este reborde anual estar constituido por un ajustado aro elastomérico (23), constituyendo un reborde que quede ser desplazado para adaptarlo a Ia mano del usuario. Dicho mango tiene en su superficie interior finas nervaduras longitudinales (18) regularmente esparcidas para posicionar y facilitar el deslizamiento del cartucho, las que tienen en el extremo del mango (3), un borde oblicuo (19) para el emboque del cartucho. En su borde posterior tiene dos escotaduras de forma redondeada (Fig. 7-3'), que permiten introducir los dedos para extraer el cartucho vacío. En una forma de fabricación, el extremo posterior del cartucho (4), sobresale del extremo abierto del mango (Fig. 4), de forma que al ser aprendido por sus salientes entre dos de los dedos del usuario y por Ia flexión del dedo pulgar y Ia palma de Ia misma mano, es ejercida presión directa sobre su extremo produciendo de esta forma el deslizamiento del cartucho que presiona el extremo del conducto de comando de Ia válvula (24) en posición cerrada, Ia que es abierta (25). En otras variantes de fabricación el cartucho está totalmente dentro del mango (Fig. 1 ; Fig. 6; Fig. 8), siendo presionado en forma directa mediante presión manual sobre una tapa (5-20), que contactada con el fondo del cartucho activando Ia apertura de Ia válvula de hermeticidad en posición abierta (25); al ser presionada esta tapa (20) que desliza sobre Ia superficie del mango que tiene salientes de retención en su borde y sobre Ia superficie del mango (21 ), efectuándose su retroceso a Ia posición cerrada (24), por Ia acción del resorte interior de Ia válvula (27). En otra variante de fabricación el mango del cepillo Io constituye el cartucho presurizado (Fig. 9), que mediante una pieza intermedia (29), está conectado al cepillo dental (2), Ia que tiene una forma estructural que permite su compresión manual y su deslizamiento y posterior retroceso, que activa Ia apertura de Ia válvula de hermeticidad (25). En estas y en cualquier otra variante de fabricación, Ia mecánica de funcionamiento es similar. Para su perfecta fluencia por el interior del cepillo dental, el dentífrico debe ser de consistencia física de espuma (34), pasta blanda (35), crema (36) o gel (37), conteniendo todos los compuestos farmacológicos necesarios para mantener y preservar Ia salud de las piezas dentarias y las encías, esta fluencia puede ser optimizada meditante Ia colocación en el interior del conducto longitudinal, de un cuerpo tubular de material antiadherente como Io es Ia silicona o los polímeros de fluorocarbonato (Teflón) (51 ). Para coadyuvar con el dentífrico en Ia acción de remoción de depósitos minerales en las piezas dentarias, están previstas láminas elásticas de sección transversal alargada (38) que contienen en su estructura finos granulos de sustancias abrasivas (39), las que están ubicadas entre las cerdas, orientadas en forma trasversal al sentido longitudinal, y en el dorso.The present invention relates to a toothbrush (1), which contains multiple doses of dentifrice in the form of an aerosol within a disposable pressurized metering cartridge (4), from which lower end protrudes the rigid conduit of the opening valve that doses the toothpaste, which is in a closed state (24). The cartridge (4) is preferably located inside a hollow handle (3), with a cylindrical cavity located at the rear end of its longitudinal body (2). This toothbrush can be manufactured in a single structurally integral part (1), or in two main individual parts, one that constitutes the body of the brush (2) and the other its handle (3). This toothbrush has between its bristles (8), at least one exit hole (7) of the toothpaste which is continued inside the toothbrush in a prolonged duct along its entire length (9), which ends in the toothbrushes of manual movement, in a hole (12) with a short cylindrical widening (10) adjacent in the center of the end edge, for the embedding and housing of the valve in the closed state (24); being able to end eccentrically (9 ') in the brushes of electromechanical movement of their bristles (49). The rear end of the brush has on its outer surface connection and fixing means (13-14-32) to a conduit in the anterior wall of the hollow handle (13'- 14 '), where it is connected and fixed, projecting inside of said handle (3) in a short segment, in the central part of whose end the longitudinal conduit ends in an outer hole (12) in whose cylindrical widening (10) fits and the protruding end of the opening valve (24) remains housed. ) in a closed state, of the cartridge (4), which when sliding by manual pressure exerted on its bottom, stops at the step interior (1 1) that limits the segment of greater diameter (10) than when pressed, opens the valve (25), dosing and making the dentifrice flow through the inner conduit of the brush until its exit between the bristles. The hollow handle (3) can have at least one structural annular projection on its outer surface (6), for manual apprehension, or it can be smooth and this annual flange is constituted by a tight elastomeric ring (23), constituting a flange that has to be moved to adapt it to the user's hand. Said handle has on its inner surface fine longitudinal ribs (18) regularly scattered to position and facilitate the sliding of the cartridge, which have at the end of the handle (3), an oblique edge (19) for embouching the cartridge. At its rear edge it has two round-shaped recesses (Fig. 7-3 '), which allow the fingers to be inserted to remove the empty cartridge. In a manufacturing form, the rear end of the cartridge (4), protrudes from the open end of the handle (Fig. 4), so that when it is learned by its projections between two of the user's fingers and by the flexion of the thumb and the palm of the same hand, direct pressure is exerted on its end, thereby producing the sliding of the cartridge that presses the end of the control conduit of the valve (24) in the closed position, which is open (25). In other manufacturing variants the cartridge is completely inside the handle (Fig. 1; Fig. 6; Fig. 8), being pressed directly by manual pressure on a cover (5-20), which contacted the bottom of the cartridge activating the opening of the sealing valve in the open position (25); when this cover (20) is pressed which slides on the surface of the handle that has retention projections on its edge and on the surface of the handle (21), its recoil being carried out to the closed position (24), by the action of the inner spring of the valve (27). In another manufacturing variant the handle of the brush Io constitutes the pressurized cartridge (Fig. 9), which by means of an intermediate piece (29), is connected to the toothbrush (2), which has a structural shape that allows its manual compression and its sliding and subsequent recoil, which activates the opening of the sealing valve (25). In these and in any other manufacturing variant, the operating mechanics are similar. For its perfect fluence inside the toothbrush, the toothpaste must be of physical consistency of foam (34), soft paste (35), cream (36) or gel (37), containing all the necessary pharmacological compounds to maintain and preserve The health of the teeth and gums, this creep can be optimized through the placement inside the longitudinal duct of a tubular body of non-stick material such as silicone or fluorocarbonate (Teflon) polymers (51). To assist with the toothpaste in the action of removal of mineral deposits in the dental pieces, elastic sheets of elongated cross section (38) are provided that contain in their structure fine granules of abrasive substances (39), which are located between the bristles , oriented transversely to the longitudinal direction, and on the back.
OBJETIVOS Y VENTAJAS DE LA INVENCIÓNOBJECTIVES AND ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
A los fines especificados el cepillo dental que contiene dentífrico en forma de aerosol dentro de un cartucho dosificador presurizado (4), para su dosificación y propulsión al exterior, previsto en esta invención, comprende:For the specified purposes, the toothbrush containing dentifrice in the form of an aerosol inside a pressurized metering cartridge (4), for dosing and propulsion abroad, provided for in this invention, comprises:
- un cuerpo alargado longitudinalmente de sección transversal preferentemente aplanada de forma rectangular con ángulos redondeados;- a longitudinally elongated body of preferably cross-sectioned rectangular section with rounded angles;
- su extremo distal, es más ancho transversalmente, en una de cuyas superficies, están implantadas cerdas flexibles (8), las que estarán en contacto con las piezas dentarias y las encías;- its distal end is wider transversely, on one of whose surfaces, flexible bristles (8) are implanted, which will be in contact with the teeth and gums;
- entre estas cerdas se encuentra, al menos un orificio de salida (7) del dentífrico, el que se continúa en un conducto interior (9), por toda su longitud:- between these bristles is, at least one exit hole (7) of the toothpaste, which is continued in an inner duct (9), for its entire length:
- entre las cerdas y en Ia superficie opuesta, están previstas una pluralidad de láminas elastoméricas (38), que contienen en el interior de su estructura constitutiva, polvo de sustancias abrasivas (39) para coadyuvar con Ia acción del dentífrico en Ia remoción de depósitos minerales en las piezas dentarias; - a continuación de las cerdas, el cuerpo del cepillo se prolonga en un sector de igual o menores dimensiones de sus diámetros que constituye el cuello el que se continua en un sector de igual o mayores diámetros que forma el cuerpo, que termina en un segmento central de forma preferentemente cilindrica que tiene en su superficie exterior medios (13-14) que permiten su vinculación y fijación al mango hueco (3) o (32), a una pieza intermedia (29) de vinculación directa con el borde de cierre (30') del cartucho (4); - en el interior de este extremo el final del conducto interior longitudinal, se continúa preferentemente por su entro, terminado en un orificio (12) con un leve aumento cilindrico de su diámetro (10) en el que se conecta el extremo sobresaliente de Ia válvula de hermeticidad en estado cerrado (24) el que está precedido de un corto sector de forma troncocónica (50); en el escalón interior formado (11 ), hace tope, al ser desplazado el cartucho (4) el extremo tubular en estado cerrado (24), siendo abierta (25), propulsando una dosis exacta de dentífrico;- Between the bristles and on the opposite surface, a plurality of elastomeric sheets (38) are provided, which contain inside its constituent structure, powder of abrasive substances (39) to assist with the action of the dentifrice in the removal of deposits minerals in teeth; - after the bristles, the body of the brush is extended in a sector of equal or smaller dimensions of its diameters that constitutes the neck which is continued in a sector of equal or larger diameters that forms the body, which ends in a central segment preferably cylindrical that has on its outer surface means (13-14) that allow its connection and fixing to the hollow handle (3) or (32), to an intermediate piece (29) of linking direct with the closing edge (30 ') of the cartridge (4); - inside this end the end of the longitudinal inner duct is preferably continued through its entrance, terminated in a hole (12) with a slight cylindrical increase in its diameter (10) in which the protruding end of the valve is connected tightness in closed state (24) which is preceded by a short sector of conical shape (50); in the inner step formed (11), it stops, when the cartridge (4) is moved the tubular end in a closed state (24), being opened (25), propelling an exact dose of dentifrice;
- Ia que es accionada en forma manual asiendo el mango por sus salientes exteriores, comprimiendo y presionando el extremo de cartucho para su deslizamiento.- The one that is manually operated by gripping the handle by its outer projections, compressing and pressing the cartridge end for its sliding.
Una de las ventajas de esta invención consiste en que el cepillo es provisto de dentífrico utilizando una sola mano, siendo fijado por las salientes del manto (6-23-23") sujeta entre dos de los dedos, presionando simultáneamente el extremo del cartucho por medio de Ia flexión del pulgar y Ia palma de Ia misma mano en forma directa o por medio de Ia tapa (5-20) que cierra el mango, siendo dosificado y propulsado el dentífrico saliendo al exterior del cepillo instantáneamente.One of the advantages of this invention is that the brush is provided with toothpaste using only one hand, being fixed by the projections of the mantle (6-23-23 ") held between two of the fingers, simultaneously pressing the end of the cartridge by by means of the flexion of the thumb and the palm of the same hand directly or by means of the lid (5-20) that closes the handle, the toothpaste being dosed and propelled leaving the brush outside instantly.
Otra ventaja consiste en que puede ser utilizado en cepillos dentales accionados totalmente de forma manual (1 ) y también en los que tienen movimiento en sus cerdas (46) por medio de dispositivos electromecánicos alimentados por pilas.Another advantage is that it can be used in fully-manually operated toothbrushes (1) and also in those that have movement in their bristles (46) by means of electromechanical devices powered by batteries.
Otra de las ventajas de esta invención consiste en que es de sencilla y económica fabricación.Another advantage of this invention is that it is simple and economical to manufacture.
Otra de las ventajas de esta invención permite el cepillado e higiene dental en forma inmediata y práctica sin tener que comprimir el pomo de dentífrico. Otra ventaja consiste en que el manejo del cepillo dental con una sola mano es de gran importancia para ser usado por niños y personas con incapacidad en uno de sus miembros superiores.Another advantage of this invention allows brushing and dental hygiene immediately and practically without having to compress the dentifrice knob. Another advantage is that the handling of the toothbrush with one hand is of great importance to be used by children and people with disabilities in one of its upper limbs.
Otra ventaja consiste en que se mantiene Ia perfecta esterilidad e higiene el dentífrico al no estar nunca en contacto con el aire ni con las cerdas de cepillos de otras personas que Io pueden contaminar, como ocurre con los cepillos dentales y dentífricos convencionales, en los que el mismo pomo de dentífrico es utilizado por cada miembro del grupo familiar pues por medio de esta invención cada usuario tendrá su cepillo individual con dentífrico colocado herméticamente en su interior.Another advantage is that the perfect sterility and hygiene of the toothpaste is maintained by never being in contact with the air or with the bristles of other people who can contaminate it, as is the case with conventional toothbrushes and toothpastes, in which The same toothpaste knob is used by each member of the family group because by means of this invention each user will have their individual toothbrush with hermetically placed dentifrice inside.
Otra ventaja consiste en que el dentífrico puede ser fabricado en forma de espuma (34), pasta blanda (35), crema (36) o gel (37), cuya formulación y consistencia para su fácil propulsión estará de acuerdo a las características de cada cepillo. Además para producir una coadyuvante acción abrasiva que remueva los depósitos minerales en las piezas dentarias, está previsto que el cepillo tenga entre las cerdas y en Ia superficie de su dorso, delgadas láminas elastoméricas (38), conteniendo partículas (39) de sílice u otros polvos abrasivos, de diferentes granulometrías y grados de concentración para diferentes tipos de cepillos dentales de indicaciones odontológicas precisas.Another advantage is that the toothpaste can be manufactured in the form of foam (34), soft paste (35), cream (36) or gel (37), whose formulation and consistency for easy propulsion will be according to the characteristics of each brush. In addition to produce an auxiliary abrasive action that removes mineral deposits in the teeth, it is provided that the brush has between the bristles and on the surface of its back, thin elastomeric sheets (38), containing particles (39) of silica or others abrasive powders, of different granulometries and degrees of concentration for different types of toothbrushes of precise dental indications.
Al ser fabricado en espuma, que desplaza más volumen por los poros de gases que contiene, disminuye su peso específico, generando así mayor economía de dentífrico.Being manufactured in foam, which displaces more volume through the pores of gases it contains, decreases its specific weight, thus generating greater dentifrice economy.
Otra ventaja consiste en que esta nueva rápida y práctica forma de limpieza e higiene dental, es de gran importancia para efectuar publicidad masiva promocionando el producto comercialmente aumentando los volúmenes de venta, y también para crear conciencia masiva por medio de campañas publicitarias sobre Ia importancia para Ia salud de una buena higiene y cuidado dental y de las encías.Another advantage is that this new fast and practical way of cleaning and dental hygiene is of great importance to carry out mass advertising by promoting the product commercially increasing sales volumes, and also to create mass awareness through advertising campaigns on the importance for The health of good hygiene and dental and gum care.
BREVE DESCRIPCIÓN DE LOS DIBUJOS Para mayor claridad y compresión de los objetivos del invento, se ilustran con varias figuras, en las que ha sido representado en una de las formas preferidas de realización, todo a simple título de ejemplo ilustrativo, no limitativo que muestran: Figura 1 : Vista en corte longitudinal medio del cepillo dental con su mango hueco fabricado en una sola pieza, en cuyo interior está el cartucho presurizado.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS For greater clarity and compression of the objects of the invention, they are illustrated with several figures, in which it has been represented in one of the preferred embodiments, all by way of illustrative, non-limiting example showing: Figure 1: View in middle longitudinal cut of the toothbrush with its hollow handle made in one piece, inside which is the pressurized cartridge.
Figura 2A: Vista en corte longitudinal medio del extremo del cepillo dental con medios de vinculación consistentes en superficies roscadas, y del mango con su sistema de conexión con rosca interior;Figure 2A: View in middle longitudinal section of the end of the toothbrush with bonding means consisting of threaded surfaces, and of the handle with its internal thread connection system;
Figura 2B: Vista en corte medio longitudinal de los dos extremos fijados; Figura 2C: Vista del extremo del cepillo con su extremo de vinculación de forma troncocónica y del mango con su sistema de conexión troncocónico hueco;Figure 2B: View in mid-longitudinal section of the two fixed ends; Figure 2C: View of the end of the brush with its end of conical connection and the handle with its hollow truncated cone connection system;
Figura 2D: Vista en detalle del extremo del cepillo mostrando en su extremo un reborde de trabado;Figure 2D: Detailed view of the end of the brush showing at its end a locking flange;
Figura 2E: Vista en corte medio longitudinal de ambas piezas conectadas entre sí.Figure 2E: View in mid-longitudinal section of both parts connected to each other.
Figura 3A: Vista en corte longitudinal del mango del cepillo, mostrando Ia desembocadura del conducto interior entre las cerdas y su prolongación en el conducto interior;Figure 3A: View in longitudinal section of the brush handle, showing the opening of the inner duct between the bristles and its extension in the inner duct;
Figura 3B: Vista panorámica mostrando Ia desembocadura de un solo orificio o de más de un orificio de salida.Figure 3B: Panoramic view showing the opening of a single hole or more than one exit hole.
Figura 4A: Vista en corte longitudinal del mango del cepillo mostrando el cartucho presurizado que excede Ia longitud del mango; Figura 4B: Vista en corte transversal mostrando los rebordes longitudinales interiores del mango, con el cartucho en su interior.Figure 4A: Longitudinal section view of the brush handle showing the pressurized cartridge that exceeds the length of the handle; Figure 4B: Cross-sectional view showing the inner longitudinal flanges of the handle, with the cartridge inside.
Figura 5A: Vista en corte del mango del cepillo que contiene el cartucho presurizado del dentífrico sobresaliendo del mismo;Figure 5A: Sectional view of the brush handle containing the pressurized toothpaste cartridge protruding therefrom;
Figura 5B: Vista en corte transversal del mango con el cartucho y Ia tapa con el extremo sobresaliente de Ia válvula en estado cerrado;Figure 5B: Cross-sectional view of the handle with the cartridge and the lid with the protruding end of the valve in the closed state;
Figura 6A: Vista panorámica del mango del cepillo mostrando salientes anulares de retención manual y otra variante de fabricación de tapa; Figura 6B: Vista en detalle del corte (Y) mostrando el reborde de retención del borde del mango, y del borde de Ia tapa con sus superficies de emboque;Figure 6A: Panoramic view of the brush handle showing annular projections of manual retention and another variant of lid manufacturing; Figure 6B: Detail view of the cut (Y) showing the retention flange of the handle edge, and of the edge of the lid with its emboque surfaces;
Figura 6C: Vista exterior de una variedad de tapa; Figura 7A: Vista panorámica mostrando el mango con un reborde anular;Figure 6C: Exterior view of a variety of lid; Figure 7A: Panoramic view showing the handle with an annular flange;
Figura 7B: Vista panorámica del mango mostrando una cubierta ornamental.Figure 7B: Panoramic view of the handle showing an ornamental cover.
Figura 8A: Vista en corte longitudinal parcial mostrando el mango con el cartucho en su interior con el extremo saliente de su válvula de estado cerrado; Figura 8B: Vista en corte longitudinal parcial del mango con el cartucho desplazado en su interior con el extremo de su válvula en estado abierto;Figure 8A: View in partial longitudinal section showing the handle with the cartridge inside with the protruding end of its closed status valve; Figure 8B: Partial longitudinal section view of the handle with the cartridge displaced inside with the end of its valve in the open state;
Figura 8C: Vista en detalle en corte medio longitudinal mostrando el sistema dosificador de Ia válvula del cartucho en estado cerrado;Figure 8C: Detailed view in longitudinal middle section showing the dosing system of the cartridge valve in the closed state;
Figura 8D: Vista en detalle en corte longitudinal medio, mostrando el sistema dosificador de Ia válvula del cartucho presurizado en estado abierto.Figure 8D: Detailed view in medium longitudinal section, showing the dosing system of the pressurized cartridge valve in the open state.
Figura 9A: Vista panorámica mostrando el extremo del cepillo con medios de fijación;Figure 9A: Panoramic view showing the end of the brush with fixing means;
Figura 9B: Vista panorámica mostrando una pieza intermedia de vinculación; Figura 9C: Vista panorámica mostrando el cartucho presurizado que forma el mango;Figure 9B: Panoramic view showing an intermediate linkage piece; Figure 9C: Panoramic view showing the pressurized cartridge that forms the handle;
Figura 9D: Vista panorámica mostrando una aro elastomérico de aprensión;Figure 9D: Panoramic view showing an elastomeric clamping ring;
Figura 9E: Vista panorámica anterior mostrando detalles de Ia pieza intermedia;Figure 9E: Previous panoramic view showing details of the intermediate piece;
Figura 9F: Vista panorámica lateral de Ia pieza intermedia;Figure 9F: Lateral panoramic view of the intermediate piece;
Figura 9G: Vista panorámica lateral de Ia pieza intermedia en estado activada, con sus extremos aproximados;Figure 9G: Lateral panoramic view of the intermediate piece in activated state, with its approximate ends;
Figura 10: Vista panorámica en corte longitudinal parcial, mostrando el mango del cepillo, Ia pieza intermedia y el cartucho presurizado, conectados entre si; Figura 1 1 A: Vista panorámicas mostrando Ia forma que adopta el dentífrico al salir forma de espuma;Figure 10: Panoramic view in partial longitudinal section, showing the handle of the brush, the intermediate piece and the pressurized cartridge, connected to each other; Figure 1 1 A: Panoramic view showing the shape that the toothpaste adopts when leaving foam form;
Figura 1 1 B: Vista panorámicas mostrando Ia forma que adopta el dentífrico al salir forma de crema; Figura 1 1 C: Vista panorámicas mostrando Ia forma que adopta el dentífrico al salir forma de pasta blanda;Figure 1 1 B: Panoramic view showing the shape that the toothpaste adopts as a cream; Figure 1 1 C: Panoramic view showing the shape that the toothpaste takes when it forms soft paste;
Figura 1 1 D: Vista panorámicas mostrando Ia forma que adopta el dentífrico al salir forma de gel;Figure 1 1 D: Panoramic view showing the shape that the toothpaste adopts when leaving gel form;
Figura 12A: Vista en detalle del extremo con cerdas, mostrando entre ellas y en su dorso láminas elastoméricas contenido en su estructura interior y superficie polvos abrasivos de distinta granulometría y concentración, para Ia remoción de depósitos minerales en Ia superficie de los dientes;Figure 12A: Detailed view of the end with bristles, showing between them and on its back elastomeric sheets contained in its interior structure and surface abrasive powders of different grain size and concentration, for the removal of mineral deposits on the surface of the teeth;
Figura 12B: Vista en detalle del extremo con cerdas con una variante de realización de las láminas elastoméricas; Figura 12C: Vista en detalle del extremo con cerdas con una variante de realización de las láminas elastoméricas;Figure 12B: Detailed view of the end with bristles with a variant embodiment of the elastomeric sheets; Figure 12C: Detailed view of the end with bristles with a variant embodiment of the elastomeric sheets;
Figura 12D: Vista en detalle del extremo con cerdas con una variante de realización de las láminas elastoméricas;Figure 12D: Detailed view of the end with bristles with a variant embodiment of the elastomeric sheets;
Figura 13: Vista panorámica en corte, mostrando el cepillo con el cartucho en su mango, adaptado a un cepillo con movimiento electromecánico de sus cerdas; yFigure 13: Panoramic view in section, showing the brush with the cartridge in its handle, adapted to a brush with electromechanical movement of its bristles; Y
Figura 14: Vista en corte en detalle, mostrando el conducto longitudinal del cepillo que contiene en su interior un tubo antiadherente.Figure 14: Sectional view in detail, showing the longitudinal conduit of the brush that contains a nonstick tube inside.
DESCRIPCIÓN DE LAS FORMAS DE REALIZACIÓN PREFERIDASDESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Conforme se muestra en las figuras, puede apreciarse que el cepillo dental previsto en Ia presente invención puede ser fabricado en forma enteriza (1 ) o en dos piezas individuales principales conectadas entre sí, una de ellas constituye el cuerpo del cepillo (2), y Ia otra el mango hueco (3) que contiene en su interior el cartucho presurizado de dentífrico en aerosol (4), el cepillo de forma alargada es en Ia mayor parte de su longitud, de sección transversal circular o preferentemente rectangular de ángulos redondeados, en uno de cuyos extremos de mayor diámetro transversal, están implantadas las cerdas (8), entre las que se encuentra una pluralidad de láminas elásticas (38), dentro de cuya estructura constitutiva hay dispersas sustancias abrasivas en concentración y granulometría (39), variable de acuerdo a Ia formación farmacológica del dentífrico, en las que se encuentra en Ia parte media de su ancho, al menos un orificio de salida del dentífrico (7), que se continua en un conducto interior (9) en toda Ia longitud del cepillo, terminando en su extremo de forma preferente cilindrica que tiene en su superficie exterior medios de acople (13-14-32) y trabado con el mango (3), en el centro del que se encuentra el conducto interior (9) terminando al mismo nivel en un orificio (12), de sección circular, con un leve aumento de su diámetro cilindrico (10) en su interior. El mango hueco (3), de forma preferentemente cilindrica tiene en su superficie interior una pluralidad de diminutos rebordes longitudinales (18) uniformemente espaciados entre los que está contenido el cartucho, sobre cuyos bordes desliza, estos rebordes comienzan en el extremo del cepillo en bordes oblicuos (19), cuyo diámetro es mayor en Ia periferia disminuyendo hacia el centro del mango, de forma que configuran un medio de emboque del cartucho. El mango tiene en su superficie exterior, cerca de su extremo superior, al menos una saliente estructural (6), preferentemente anular para ser asido, también puede ser de superficie lisa, y esta saliente estar constituida por un aro elastomérico (23) ajustable, que puede ser desplazado para adaptarlo a Ia mano del usuario. En el centro de Ia pared de su extremo inferior tiene una saliente exterior con un conducto central con medios de trabado en su superficie interior (13'-14'); a través de este conducto el extremo del cepillo (2), se introduce en un breve segmento en el interior del mango, terminando en un orificio (12), en cuyo conducto interior (10) se introduce, calza y permanece alojado, el extremo del conducto de Ia válvula en estado cerrado (24) que sobresale del cartucho Ia que al ser activada al ejercer presión manual sobre su extremo, por medio de dos de los dedos que Io aprenden en su saliente exterior, con el dedo pulgar y Ia palma de Ia misma mano, que al ser flexionados, presionan el cartucho (3), desliza hacia el interior al hacer tope el extremo del conducto de Ia válvula (24) en el escalón anular (11 ) del interior del extremo del conducto longitudinal del cepillo, siendo abierta (25), por el deslizamiento del orificio de entrada del aerosol (26); cerrando el extremo posterior en Ia posición (26") Ia celda que determina Ia dosis; dosificando y propulsando el dentífrico por el interior del cepillo, hasta fluir por el orificio de salida (7). El cierre de Ia válvula es efectuado por el resorte (27) que produce su retroceso, llevando el orificio de salida a Ia posición de cierre (26).As shown in the figures, it can be seen that the toothbrush provided in the present invention can be manufactured in integral form (1) or in two main individual parts connected to each other, one of which constitutes the body of the brush (2), and The other is the hollow handle (3) that contains inside the pressurized aerosol dentifrice cartridge (4), the elongated brush is in most of its length, of cross section circular or preferably rectangular rounded angles, at one of whose ends of greater transverse diameter, the bristles (8) are implanted, among which is a plurality of elastic sheets (38), within whose constitutive structure there are dispersed abrasive substances in concentration and granulometry (39), variable according to the pharmacological formation of the dentifrice, in which it is located in the middle part of its width, at least one exit hole of the dentifrice (7), which is continued in an inner duct ( 9) along the entire length of the brush, ending at its end preferably cylindrical which has on its outer surface coupling means (13-14-32) and locked with the handle (3), in the center of which the inner duct (9) ending at the same level in a hole (12), of circular section, with a slight increase in its cylindrical diameter (10) inside. The hollow handle (3), preferably cylindrical in shape, has on its inner surface a plurality of tiny longitudinal flanges (18) uniformly spaced between which the cartridge is contained, on whose edges it slides, these flanges begin at the end of the edge brush obliques (19), whose diameter is greater in the periphery decreasing towards the center of the handle, so that they form a means of embouching the cartridge. The handle has at its outer surface, near its upper end, at least one structural projection (6), preferably annular to be grasped, can also be of smooth surface, and this projection is constituted by an adjustable elastomeric ring (23), which can be moved to adapt it to the user's hand. In the center of the wall of its lower end it has an outer projection with a central duct with locking means on its inner surface (13'-14 '); through this conduit the end of the brush (2), is introduced in a brief segment inside the handle, ending in a hole (12), in whose inner conduit (10) the end is inserted, fitted and remains housed. of the valve duct in the closed state (24) protruding from the cartridge Ia which, when activated by exerting manual pressure on its end, by means of two of the fingers that learn it in its outer projection, with the thumb and palm of the same hand, that when being flexed, press the cartridge (3), slides inwards when making stop the end of the conduit of the valve (24) in the annular step (11) of the interior of the end of the longitudinal conduit of the brush, being opened (25), by the sliding of the entrance hole of the aerosol (26); closing the rear end in the position (26 ") the cell that determines the dose; dosing and propelling the toothpaste inside the brush, until it flows through the outlet orifice (7). The closing of the valve is carried out by the spring (27) that produces its recoil, bringing the exit orifice to the closed position (26).
En otra forma de fabricación, el cartucho está contenido íntegramente en el interior del mango hueco (Fig. 1 -6-8), siendo activado presionando su extremo posterior de Ia misma forma anterior pero indirectamente por medio de Ia presión manual ejercida sobre Ia tapa (5), que cierra el mango (3), que tiene en su parte interior una saliente central (5') que enfrenta el fondo del cartucho.In another form of manufacture, the cartridge is contained entirely inside the hollow handle (Fig. 1-6-8), being activated by pressing its rear end in the same way as before but indirectly by means of the manual pressure exerted on the lid. (5), which closes the handle (3), which has a central projection (5 ') inside it that faces the bottom of the cartridge.
En otra variante de fabricación, que resulta ventajosa por su gran simplicidad y bajo costo de fabricación, el cuerpo del cepillo está conectado directamente al cartucho dosificador presurizado (4) que constituye el mango del cepillo, pudiendo contener mayor cantidad de dosis. Esta vinculación y conexión debe permitir cierto grado de deslizamiento del cartucho para activar Ia válvula que dosifica y propulsar el dentífrico Io que es posible por medio de Ia interposición de una pieza (29) en uno de cuyos extremos es introducido y retenido el mango del cepillo (2) con sistemas traba (32-32') con una forma estructural en Ia parte media de su cuerpo (31 -31 '), que permite el acercamiento de sus extremos y el deslizamiento del cartucho con el paso del conducto de Ia válvula de su posición inactiva cerrada (24), a su posición activada abierta (25). El cartucho es aprendido fácilmente de manera manual mediante Ia utilización de un aro elastomérico (23), que calza ajustadamente en su superficie exterior, y puede ser desplazado sobre el mango para adaptarlo a Ia mano del usuario.In another manufacturing variant, which is advantageous because of its great simplicity and low manufacturing cost, the body of the brush is directly connected to the pressurized metering cartridge (4) that constitutes the handle of the brush, which may contain a greater amount of dose. This linking and connection must allow a certain degree of sliding of the cartridge to activate the valve that doses and propel the dentifrice which is possible by means of the interposition of a piece (29) at one of whose ends the brush handle is inserted and retained. (2) with locking systems (32-32 ') with a structural shape in the middle part of its body (31 -31'), which allows the approach of its ends and the sliding of the cartridge with the passage of the valve conduit from its inactive closed position (24), to its activated activated position (25). The cartridge is easily learned manually by means of the use of an elastomeric ring (23), which fits tightly on its outer surface, and can be displaced on the handle to adapt it to the user's hand.
En otra variante de fabricación este cepillo dental, puede estar combinado con mecanismos electromecánicos que movilizan las cerdas (Fig. 13), por medio de un conducto de vinculación exterior flexible (46).In another variant of manufacturing this toothbrush, it can be combined with electromechanical mechanisms that mobilize the bristles (Fig. 13), by means of a flexible external linking duct (46).
FUNCIONAMIENTO DEL CONJUNTO Como se demuestra en las figuras, el cepillo dental descrito en esta invención, en cualquiera de sus formas de fabricación, está siembre listo para funcionar de inmediato en respuesta a Ia presión manual efectuada sobre extremo posterior del cartucho presurizado (4). En una forma de fabricación el cuerpo del cepillo dental (2), se continúa en un mango cilindrico hueco (3) que tiene salientes para su aprensión en su superficie exterior, dentro del que es contenido el cartucho, teniendo en su extremo inferior una pared laminar con un conducto central (13-14), por el que entra y traba el extremo del cuerpo del cepillo con distintas variantes de fabricación: formando parte integral del mismo (1 ), conectado por superficies de roscado (13), siendo de forma troncocónica (14) con un reborde de trabado en su extremo (17), por simple presión manual, o por medio de una pieza intermedia (29), que vincula el cepillo al mango, o directamente al cartucho presurizado. El conducto interior del cepillo (9), se prolonga por el interior del mango hasta su extremo, teniendo en el mismo un orificio circular (12) de salida el que tiene en su interior un leve ensanchamiento cilindrico (10) en el que calza a presión, es alojado y hace tope en el escalón anular interior formado (1 1 ), cuando es desplazado, el extremo del conducto de apertura de Ia válvula que sobresale del extremo anterior del cartucho, en estado cerrado (24), Ia que al estar abierta (25) dosifica y propulsa el dentífrico por el conducto interior hacia el orificio de salida situado entre las cerdas. Esta válvula en estado cerrado (24) es activada (25), en forma manual por el deslizamiento del cartucho provocado por Ia simple presión manual directa efectuada sobre su fondo o sobre su tapa posterior. En una forma de fabricación el fondo del cartucho excede Ia longitud del mango hueco que Io contiene (Fig. 4 A), de forma que el mismo es activado mediante presión manual directa sobre su extremo, asiendo Ia saliente anular del mango entre dos de los dedos del usuario y con el dedo pulgar y Ia palma de Ia misma mano al flexionarlos, oprimir el fondo del cartucho, abriendo así Ia válvula de hermeticidad.SET OPERATION As shown in the figures, the toothbrush described in this invention, in any of its manufacturing forms, is always ready to operate immediately in response to the manual pressure on the rear end of the pressurized cartridge (4). In a manufacturing method, the toothbrush body (2) is continued in a hollow cylindrical handle (3) that has projections for its apprehension on its outer surface, within which the cartridge is contained, having at its lower end a wall laminate with a central duct (13-14), through which the end of the brush body enters and locks with different manufacturing variants: forming an integral part thereof (1), connected by threading surfaces (13), being in shape Conical trunk (14) with a locking flange at its end (17), by simple manual pressure, or by means of an intermediate piece (29), which links the brush to the handle, or directly to the pressurized cartridge. The inner duct of the brush (9), extends through the inside of the handle to its end, having a circular hole (12) in it which has a slight cylindrical widening (10) inside which fits pressure, is housed and stops in the inner annular step formed (1 1), when it is displaced, the end of the opening duct of the valve that protrudes from the front end of the cartridge, in a closed state (24), which when being Open (25) dose and propel the toothpaste through the inner duct to the outlet hole between the bristles. This valve in the closed state (24) is activated (25), manually by the sliding of the cartridge caused by the simple direct manual pressure carried out on its bottom or on its back cover. In one form of manufacture, the bottom of the cartridge exceeds the length of the hollow handle that contains it (Fig. 4 A), so that it is activated by direct manual pressure on its end, the annular projection of the handle between two of the fingers of the user and with the thumb and palm of the same hand when flexing them, press the bottom of the cartridge, thus opening the sealing valve.
En otra forma de fabricación el cartucho es contenido en su totalidad dentro del mango (Fig.1 -Fig.6-Fig.8), siendo aplicada Ia presión manual sobre su extremo, sobre Ia tapa (5), que cierra el mango que tiene en el centro de su superficie interior, una saliente (5') que contacta con el fondo del cartucho. El accionamiento manual se efectúa de Ia misma forma que en Ia variante de fabricación anterior. En otra variante de fabricación el cartucho presurizado constituye el mango del cepillo dental (Fig. 9; Fig. 10), estando conectado con el cuerpo del cepillo a través de una pieza intermedia (29), el usuario toma con dos de sus dedos Ia saliente anular próxima al extremo del cuerpo del cepillo (33), y con el pulgar y Ia palma de Ia misma mano, el extremo valvular del cartucho, por medio de un aro elastomérico (23), fijado a presión sobre su superficie exterior y efectuando su flexión acerca las paredes fijadas, de forma que el extremo sobresaliente de Ia válvula en estado cerrado (24), desliza al interior del cartucho haciendo tope en el reborde interior (1 1 ), del extremo del conducto interior que aloja Ia válvula (10), siendo abierta (25), dosificando y propulsando el dentífrico por el interior del conducto interior, para salir por su orificio (7) entre las cerdas.In another form of manufacture the cartridge is contained entirely within the handle (Fig. 1-Fig. 6-Fig. 8), the manual pressure being applied on its end, on the cover (5), which closes the handle that has in the center of its inner surface, a projection (5 ') that contacts the bottom of the cartridge. Manual operation is carried out in the same way as in the previous manufacturing variant. In another manufacturing variant, the pressurized cartridge constitutes the handle of the toothbrush (Fig. 9; Fig. 10), being connected to the body of the brush through an intermediate piece (29), the user takes with two of his fingers Ia annular projection near the end of the brush body (33), and with the thumb and palm of the same hand, the valve end of the cartridge, by means of an elastomeric ring (23), fixed under pressure on its outer surface and effecting its flexion approaches the fixed walls, so that the protruding end of the valve in the closed state (24), slides inside the cartridge butting in the inner flange (1 1), of the end of the inner conduit that houses the valve (10 ), being opened (25), dosing and propelling the toothpaste through the interior of the inner duct, to exit through its hole (7) between the bristles.
Es indudable que al ser el presente invento llevado a Ia práctica, podrán ser introducidas modificaciones en Io que a ciertos detalles de construcción y forma se refiere, sin que ello implique apartarse de los principios fundamentales que se sustancia claramente en las cláusulas reivindicatorías que siguen a continuación. Undoubtedly, since the present invention is carried out in practice, modifications may be introduced in what certain construction and form details refer to, without implying departing from the fundamental principles that are clearly substantiated in the clauses that follow continuation.

Claims

REIVINDICACIONES
1) Cepillo dental que contiene dentífrico en forma de aerosol dentro de un cartucho presurizado (4), conteniendo múltiples dosis, que en respuesta a presión manual ejercida sobre dicho cartucho, produce su deslizamiento ejerciendo presión sobre el extremo saliente de Ia válvula de hermeticidad cerrada (24), que hace tope en el interior del cepillo siendo abierta (25), dosificando y propulsando al exterior del cepillo una dosis del dentífrico contenido, el que está destinado a Ia limpieza dentaria e higiene bucal y de las encías; que comprende: un cepillo alargado longitudinalmente (2) con un extremo anterior, perfectamente de mayor ancho y de sección transversal rectangular de bordes redondeados, en una de cuyas superficies mayores están implantadas las cerdas (8); - preferentemente un mango hueco (3), en cuyo interior está alojado el cartucho presurizado (4), con válvula dosificadora (24-25) que contiene el dentífrico en aerosol; caracterizado; porque:1) Toothbrush containing dentifrice in the form of an aerosol inside a pressurized cartridge (4), containing multiple doses, which in response to manual pressure exerted on said cartridge, produces its sliding by exerting pressure on the protruding end of the closed airtight valve (24), which stops inside the brush being opened (25), dosing and propelling to the outside of the brush a dose of the toothpaste contained, which is intended for dental cleaning and oral hygiene and gums; comprising: a longitudinally elongated brush (2) with an anterior end, perfectly wider and of rectangular cross-section with rounded edges, on one of whose larger surfaces the bristles (8) are implanted; - preferably a hollow handle (3), inside which the pressurized cartridge (4) is housed, with a metering valve (24-25) containing the aerosol toothpaste; characterized; why:
- el extremo posterior del cepillo, tiene medios de vinculación y fijación (13-14- 32) con medios de iguales dimensiones y de cavidades coincidentes, en Ia pared anterior del mango; cepillo (13'-14'-32'); dicho mango tiene en su superficie exterior, al menos un reborde preferentemente anular para su aprensión manual;- the rear end of the brush has linking and fixing means (13-14-32) with means of equal dimensions and of coincident cavities, in the anterior wall of the handle; brush (13'-14'-32 '); said handle has at its outer surface, at least one preferably annular flange for manual apprehension;
- el cartucho es proyectado hacia el extremo del cepillo, al ser ejercida presión manual sobre su fondo, siendo desplazado el trayecto suficiente para que el extremo del conducto de su válvula de apertura en estado cerrado (24) haga tope en el reborde interior del orificio (1 1 ) del extremo del cepillo, de modo que dicha válvula es abierta (25) y por medio de Ia presión interior del cartucho, dosifica y propulsa el dentífrico hacia el exterior del cepillo.- the cartridge is projected towards the end of the brush, when manual pressure is exerted on its bottom, the sufficient path being displaced so that the end of the duct of its opening valve in the closed state (24) stops at the inner flange of the hole (1 1) of the end of the brush, so that said valve is opened (25) and by means of the internal pressure of the cartridge, it doses and propels the toothpaste towards the outside of the brush.
2) Cepillo dental que contiene dentífrico en forma de aerosol dentro de un cartucho dosificador presurizado, de acuerdo con Ia reivindicación 1 , caracterizado porque el cepillo dental tiene en su extremo aplanado, cerdas (8), entre las que se encuentra al menos, un orificio de salida (7), de un conducto longitudinal interior (9), que termina en un orificio (12), que tiene cercano a su borde, un corto ensanchamiento cilindrico (10), donde se aloja el extremo de Ia válvula que dosifica y propulsa el dentífrico (24-25).2) Toothbrush containing dentifrice in the form of an aerosol within a pressurized metering cartridge, according to claim 1, characterized in that the toothbrush has at its flattened end, bristles (8), among which there is at least one exit hole (7), of a Inner longitudinal duct (9), which ends in a hole (12), which has a short cylindrical widening (10) near its edge, where the end of the valve that doses and propels the dentifrice is housed (24-25) .
3) Cepillo dental que contiene dentífrico en forma de aerosol dentro de un cartucho dosificador presurizado (4), de acuerdo con Ia reivindicación 1 caracterizado porque dicho cepillo y su mango hueco, está constituido por una sola pieza estructuralmente enteriza (1 ).3) Toothbrush containing dentifrice in the form of an aerosol inside a pressurized metering cartridge (4), according to claim 1, characterized in that said brush and its hollow handle, is constituted by a single structurally integral piece (1).
4) Cepillo dental que contiene dentífrico en forma de aerosol dentro de un cartucho dosificador presurizado, de acuerdo con Ia reivindicación 1 , caracterizado porque dicho cepillo está constituido por dos piezas principales, un segmento inferior que incluye el extremo y cuerpo del cepillo dental (2), que termina en un segmento central de forma cilindrica con rosca (13), en su superficie, de diámetro y rosca igual al de un conducto (13') que pasa por el centro de Ia pared que cierra el extremo anterior del mango hueco (3), de manera que es fijado al ser enroscado en su interior, siendo hermetizado por Ia interposición de una arandela elástica (15), sobresaliendo su extremo en el interior de dicho mango, en cuyo centro desemboca el conducto interior (9) en un orificio con superficie de emboque (12) para Ia conexión en su interior en Ia cavidad (10) con el extremo sobresaliente de Ia válvula de apertura en estado cerrado (24).4) Toothbrush containing dentifrice in the form of an aerosol inside a pressurized metering cartridge, according to claim 1, characterized in that said brush is constituted by two main parts, a lower segment that includes the end and body of the toothbrush (2 ), which ends in a central segment of cylindrical shape with thread (13), on its surface, of diameter and thread equal to that of a conduit (13 ') that passes through the center of the wall that closes the front end of the hollow handle (3), so that it is fixed when it is screwed inside, being sealed by the interposition of an elastic washer (15), its end protruding inside said handle, at whose center the inner duct (9) flows into a hole with an emboque surface (12) for the connection inside the cavity (10) with the projecting end of the opening valve in the closed state (24).
5) Cepillo dental que contiene dentífrico en forma de aerosol dentro de un cartucho dosificador presurizado, de acuerdo con Ia reivindicación 1 , caracterizado porque dicho cepillo está constituido por dos piezas principales, un segmento inferior que incluye el extremo del cepillo dental (2) que contiene las cerdas (8), y el segmento adyacente que se prolonga en otro segmento longitudinal que constituye el cuerpo que termina en su extremo posterior en un segmento troncocónico (14) cuyo extremo tiene un reborde anular (17), para ser conectado y fijado ejerciendo presión manual, en una cavidad de igual forma y diámetros (14') situado en una saliente ubicada en el centro de Ia pared inferior del mango hueco, en cuyos bordes hay una pluralidad de escotaduras cedentes (16), que los fijan. 6) Cepillo dental que contiene dentífrico en forma de aerosol dentro de un cartucho dosificador presurizado, de acuerdo con Ia reivindicación 1 , caracterizado porque en el extremo del cuerpo del cepillo, cualquiera sea Ia forma de su sección transversal, tiene en su perímetro adyacente al borde de su extremo, al menos una saliente perimetral perpendicular (17), a su eje longitudinal, para su inserción y retención en el orificio de un conducto de igual forma y diámetros en el centro de Ia pared anterior del mango hueco (3) del cepillo, en cuyo interior se continúa.5) Toothbrush containing dentifrice in the form of an aerosol within a pressurized metering cartridge, according to claim 1, characterized in that said brush is constituted by two main parts, a lower segment that includes the end of the toothbrush (2) which it contains the bristles (8), and the adjacent segment that extends into another longitudinal segment that constitutes the body that ends at its rear end in a frustoconical segment (14) whose end has an annular flange (17), to be connected and fixed exerting manual pressure, in a cavity of the same shape and diameters (14 ') located in a projection located in the center of the lower wall of the hollow handle, on whose edges there is a plurality of yielding recesses (16), which fix them. 6) Toothbrush containing dentifrice in the form of an aerosol inside a pressurized metering cartridge, according to claim 1, characterized in that at the end of the body of the brush, whatever the shape of its cross-section, it has in its perimeter adjacent to the edge of its end, at least one perpendicular projection perpendicular (17), to its longitudinal axis, for its insertion and retention in the hole of a conduit of the same shape and diameters in the center of the anterior wall of the hollow handle (3) of the brush, inside which it continues.
7) Cepillo dental que contiene dentífrico en forma de aerosol dentro de un cartucho dosificador presurizado, de acuerdo con Ia reivindicación 1 , caracterizado porque en el extremo del cuerpo del cepillo cualquiera sea Ia forma de su sección trasversal tiene cercano a su extremo al menos, una saliente anular para asirlo manualmente (33), entre Ia cual y el extremo del cepillo, tiene al menos un reborde perimetral perpendicular a su eje longitudinal (32), para su inserción y retención en el orificio anterior del conducto de igual forma y diámetros en el centro de Ia pared anterior de una pieza intermedia de vinculación (29), cuya parte posterior tiene un conducto directamente opuesto con medios de trabado en su borde (30) para Ia inserción y retención en el reborde de cierre del extremo anterior del cartucho presurizado (30'), que constituye así el mango del cepillo, teniendo Ia parte media de dicha pieza, un diseño estructural de ranuras anulares (31 '), interrumpidas por sendos puentes de material, ubicados diametralmente opuestos (31 ), que a modo de bisagra permiten el acercamiento de sus extremos al ejercer presión sobre ella, y el posterior retroceso de las partes que se insertan en ella, al cesar dicha presión.7) Toothbrush containing dentifrice in the form of an aerosol within a pressurized metering cartridge, according to claim 1, characterized in that at the end of the body of the brush whatever the shape of its cross section has at least its end, an annular projection for grabbing it manually (33), between which and the end of the brush, has at least one perimeter flange perpendicular to its longitudinal axis (32), for its insertion and retention in the anterior orifice of the conduit in the same way and diameters in the center of the anterior wall of an intermediate linkage part (29), whose rear part has a directly opposite conduit with locking means at its edge (30) for the insertion and retention in the closure flange of the anterior end of the cartridge pressurized (30 '), thus constituting the handle of the brush, the middle part of said part having a structural design of annular grooves (31'), interrupted by two bridges of material, located diametrically opposite (31), which as a hinge allow the approach of its ends when exerting pressure on it, and the subsequent recoil of the parts that are inserted into it, when said pressure ceases.
8) Cepillo dental que contiene dentífrico en forma de aerosol dentro de un cartucho dosificador presurizado, de acuerdo con Ia reivindicación 1 , caracterizado porque el cartucho dosificador (4) que está ubicado dentro del mango hueco, excede su longitud sobresaliendo de dicho mango (Fig. 4), de forma que puede ser presionado manualmente para activar Ia válvula de apertura en estado cerrado (24), haciendo presión ejercida en forma directa sobre su fondo. 9) Cepillo dental que contiene dentífrico en forma de aerosol dentro de un cartucho dosificador presurizado, de acuerdo con Ia reivindicación precedente, caracterizado porque el cartucho dosificador (4), puede ser presionado manualmente por una tapa deslizante (20), con medios de trabado por salientes interiores en su borde (22), y salientes exteriores en el reborde del mango (21 ), cuyo retroceso Io produce Ia fuerza provocada por el resorte del interior (27) de Ia válvula.8) Toothbrush containing dentifrice in the form of an aerosol inside a pressurized dosing cartridge, according to claim 1, characterized in that the dosing cartridge (4) that is located inside the hollow handle, exceeds its length protruding from said handle (Fig. 4), so that it can be manually pressed to activate the opening valve in the closed state (24), making pressure exerted directly on its bottom. 9) Toothbrush containing dentifrice in the form of an aerosol inside a pressurized dosing cartridge, according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the dosing cartridge (4), can be pressed manually by a sliding lid (20), with locking means by internal projections on its edge (22), and external projections on the flange of the handle (21), whose recoil produces the force caused by the spring inside (27) of the valve.
10) Cepillo dental que contiene dentífrico en forma de aerosol dentro de un cartucho dosificador presurizado, de acuerdo con Ia reivindicación 1 , caracterizado porque el cartucho dosificador (4) está contenido en su totalidad dentro del interior del mango (3) (Fig.1 -6-8), el que tiene su extremo posterior cerrado por una tapa (5) de material termoplástico elástico que tiene una saliente anular en el interior de su borde (22), coincidentes con al menos una saliente exterior en el borde de dicho mango (21 ), cuyo fondo es de forma convexa hacia fuera, teniendo en su centro una saliente anular interior (5') que enfrenta el fondo del cartucho, de modo que al ejercer presión manual sobre su superficie exterior, es rectificada Ia convexidad, trasmitiendo Ia presión al fondo del cartucho (4), deslizando y activando así Ia apertura de Ia válvula de hermeticidad (24), produciéndose su retroceso por su elasticidad y por Ia acción del resorte interior (27), de Ia válvula de hermeticidad, retornando dicha válvula a su posición cerrada (24).10) Toothbrush containing dentifrice in the form of an aerosol within a pressurized dosing cartridge, according to claim 1, characterized in that the dosing cartridge (4) is contained entirely within the interior of the handle (3) (Fig. 1 -6-8), which has its rear end closed by a lid (5) of elastic thermoplastic material having an annular projection inside its edge (22), coinciding with at least one outer projection at the edge of said handle (21), whose bottom is convex outwards, having in its center an inner annular projection (5 ') facing the bottom of the cartridge, so that by exerting manual pressure on its outer surface, the convexity is rectified, transmitting the pressure to the bottom of the cartridge (4), thus sliding and activating the opening of the airtight valve (24), producing its recoil by its elasticity and by the action of the inner spring (27), of the hermetic valve ity, returning said valve to its closed position (24).
11) Cepillo dental que contiene dentífrico en forma de aerosol dentro de un cartucho dosificador presurizado, de acuerdo con Ia reivindicación 1 , caracterizado porque en Ia superficie de Ia longitud exterior del mango (3), de forma cilindrica, se encuentra, al menos una saliente estructural preferentemente anular (6), para su aprensión por medio de los dedos que opera dicho cepillo.11) Toothbrush containing dentifrice in the form of an aerosol inside a pressurized metering cartridge, according to claim 1, characterized in that at the surface of the outer length of the handle (3), in a cylindrical shape, there is at least one structural projection preferably annular (6), for its apprehension by means of the fingers that said brush operates.
12) Cepillo dental que contiene dentífrico en forma de aerosol dentro de un cartucho dosificador presurizado, de acuerdo con Ia reivindicación 1 , caracterizado porque Ia superficie exterior del mango (3), es lisa, estando el reborde anular de aprensión, constituido por un anillo elástico (23), que calza en forma ajustada pudiendo ser desplazado para adaptarlo a Ia mano del usuario.12) Toothbrush containing dentifrice in the form of an aerosol inside a pressurized metering cartridge, according to claim 1, characterized in that the outer surface of the handle (3) is smooth, the annular flange of apprehension being constituted by a ring elastic (23), which fits in tight form and can be moved to adapt it to the user's hand.
13) Cepillo dental que contiene dentífrico en forma de aerosol dentro de un cartucho dosificador presurizado, de acuerdo con Ia reivindicación 1 ; caracterizado porque los ensanchamientos para su aprensión manual que tiene el mango en Ia superficie de Ia longitud exterior son de forma irregular conformando figuras ornamentales de fantasía, de personajes de historietas para niños (23').13) Toothbrush containing toothpaste in the form of an aerosol inside a pressurized metering cartridge, according to claim 1; characterized in that the widenings for its manual apprehension that the handle has on the surface of the outer length are irregularly forming ornamental fantasy figures, of comic characters for children (23 ').
14) Cepillo dental que contiene dentífrico en forma de aerosol dentro de un cartucho dosificador presurizado, de acuerdo con Ia reivindicación 1 ; caracterizado porque el dentífrico que se encuentra en su interior tiene en su composición compuestos que Io esponjan, de forma que al salir al exterior del cepillo tome Ia forma física de espuma (34).14) Toothbrush containing dentifrice in the form of an aerosol within a pressurized metering cartridge, according to claim 1; characterized in that the toothpaste that is inside has in its composition sponge compounds, so that when leaving the outside of the brush take the physical form of foam (34).
15) Cepillo dental que contiene dentífrico en forma de aerosol dentro de un cartucho dosificador presurizado, de acuerdo con Ia reivindicación 1 , caracterizado porque el dentífrico que se encuentra en su interior, tiene en su composición compuestos que hacen que al salir al exterior del cepillo tome Ia forma física de pasta blanda (35).15) Toothbrush containing dentifrice in the form of an aerosol inside a pressurized metering cartridge, according to claim 1, characterized in that the dentifrice that is inside has in its composition compounds that cause that when leaving the outside of the brush take the physical form of soft paste (35).
16) Cepillo dental que contiene dentífrico en forma de aerosol dentro de un cartucho dosificador presurizado, de acuerdo con Ia reivindicación 1 , caracterizado porque el dentífrico que se encuentra en su interior tiene en su composición compuestos que hacen que al salir al exterior del cepillo el dentífrico tome Ia forma física de crema (36).16) Toothbrush containing dentifrice in the form of an aerosol inside a pressurized metering cartridge, according to claim 1, characterized in that the dentifrice that is inside has in its composition compounds that make the exit of the brush outside the brush. Toothpaste take the physical form of cream (36).
17) Cepillo dental que contiene dentífrico en forma de aerosol dentro de un cartucho dosificador presurizado, de acuerdo con Ia reivindicación 1 , caracterizado porque el dentífrico que se encuentra en su interior, tiene en su composición compuestos que hacen que al salir al exterior del cepillo tome Ia forma física de gel (37).17) Toothbrush containing dentifrice in the form of an aerosol inside a pressurized metering cartridge, according to claim 1, characterized in that the dentifrice that is inside, has in its composition compounds that cause that when leaving the outside of the brush take the physical gel form (37).
18) Cepillo dental que contiene dentífrico en aerosol dentro de un cartucho dosificador presurizado, de acuerdo con Ia reivindicación 1 , caracterizado porque entre las cerdas, hay láminas de material elastomérico (38) con finos granulos de materiales abrasivos (39), en el interior de su estructura constitutiva, las que por medio de orificios a través del cepillo también se continúan y distribuyen en el dorso de su extremo inferior, coadyuvando dichas láminas de características abrasivas, con Ia acción del dentífrico, en Ia remoción de depósitos minerales en las piezas dentarias. 19) Cepillo dental que contiene dentífrico en aerosol dentro de un cartucho dosificador presurizado, de acuerdo con Ia reivindicación 1 , caracterizado porque dicho cepillo, es apto para ser incorporado a cepillos dentales con mecanismos electromecánicos que produzcan movimientos automáticos en el sector de sus cerdas (Fig. 13-49), estando el cartucho (3) en el interior del mismo mango, vinculado al cepillo por medio de un conducto flexible de conexión (46).18) Toothbrush containing aerosol dentifrice inside a pressurized metering cartridge, according to claim 1, characterized in that between the bristles, there are sheets of elastomeric material (38) with fine granules of abrasive materials (39), inside of its structure constitutive, which through holes through the brush are also continued and distributed on the back of its lower end, helping said sheets of abrasive characteristics, with the action of the dentifrice, in the removal of mineral deposits in the teeth. 19) Toothbrush containing aerosol dentifrice within a pressurized metering cartridge, according to claim 1, characterized in that said brush is suitable for being incorporated into toothbrushes with electromechanical mechanisms that produce automatic movements in the sector of its bristles ( Fig. 13-49), the cartridge (3) being inside the same handle, linked to the brush by means of a flexible connecting conduit (46).
20) Cepillo dental que contiene dentífrico en aerosol dentro de un cartucho dosificador presurizado, de acuerdo con Ia reivindicación 1 , caracterizado porque el conducto longitudinal interior (9'), de dicho cepillo, puede contener en su interior un conducto tubular antiadherente (51 ), cuya colocación es posible por un sector troncocónico (50) de emboque. 20) Toothbrush containing aerosol dentifrice inside a pressurized metering cartridge, according to claim 1, characterized in that the inner longitudinal duct (9 '), of said brush, can contain inside a non-stick tubular duct (51) , whose placement is possible by a truncated conical sector (50) of emboque.
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