WO2017103956A1 - Disinfection or sterilization device for the oral hygiene toothbrushes - Google Patents

Disinfection or sterilization device for the oral hygiene toothbrushes Download PDF

Info

Publication number
WO2017103956A1
WO2017103956A1 PCT/IT2016/000291 IT2016000291W WO2017103956A1 WO 2017103956 A1 WO2017103956 A1 WO 2017103956A1 IT 2016000291 W IT2016000291 W IT 2016000291W WO 2017103956 A1 WO2017103956 A1 WO 2017103956A1
Authority
WO
WIPO (PCT)
Prior art keywords
disinfectant
spray
sterilizing liquid
container
toothbrushes
Prior art date
Application number
PCT/IT2016/000291
Other languages
French (fr)
Inventor
Alessandro GERLONI
Original Assignee
Gerloni Alessandro
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Gerloni Alessandro filed Critical Gerloni Alessandro
Publication of WO2017103956A1 publication Critical patent/WO2017103956A1/en

Links

Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L2/00—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
    • A61L2/16—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor using chemical substances
    • A61L2/18—Liquid substances or solutions comprising solids or dissolved gases
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B17/00—Accessories for brushes
    • A46B17/06—Devices for cleaning brushes after use
    • A46B17/065—Sterilising brushes; products integral with the brush for sterilising, e.g. tablets, rinse, disinfectant
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L2/00—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
    • A61L2/02—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor using physical phenomena
    • A61L2/08—Radiation
    • A61L2/10—Ultraviolet radiation
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B9/00—Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
    • A46B9/02—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups
    • A46B9/04—Arranged like in or for toothbrushes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L2202/00—Aspects relating to methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects
    • A61L2202/10—Apparatus features
    • A61L2202/15—Biocide distribution means, e.g. nozzles, pumps, manifolds, fans, baffles, sprayers

Definitions

  • Disinfection or sterilization device for the oral hygiene toothbrushes Disinfection or sterilization device for the oral hygiene toothbrushes.
  • This invention relates to a device for the disinfection or sterilization of toothbrushes using ultraviolet rays, spray and / or disinfectant liquids.
  • the main purpose of the toothbrush is to remove the plaque that accumulates on the mineralized tissues and the mucous membranes of the oral cavity and for this reason it must be disinfected and pathogen-free.
  • toothbrushes it is good practice to keep the toothbrush covered in order to keep it clean and hygienic. By leaving it out, for example in the glass, it can gather dust while keeping it covered in a constantly wet environment, such as a plastic capsule, can promote the growth of bacteria and fungi. Keeping multiple toothbrushes in a vertical position in the same container facilitates cross-contamination.
  • a disinfection of the toothbrush is therefore understandably necessary for any individual and particularly for subjects suffering from periodontal diseases with the presence of particularly aggressive pathogens, for children, who are more subject to caries compared to the adult population, and for debilitated and immunosuppressed individuals, who should not be exposed to bacterial contamination.
  • US 2007080081 Al describes a toothbrush box with sterilization function including a box body, an ozone generator, a negative ion generator, an ultraviolet lamp and an antibiotic filter wrapped on the ultraviolet lamp.
  • the ultraviolet lamp wrapped in the antibiotic filter, the ozone generator and the negative ion generator can sterilize the toothbrushes placed in the box.
  • the document KR 20130116994 A describes a toothbrush sterilizer comprising a main body having a receiving space inside; a toothbrush holder for holding one or more toothbrushes in the main body; an ultraviolet source for sterilizing and drying a toothbrush and a part where ultraviolet rays are radiated on the surface of the toothbrush.
  • K 20110077464 A describes a sterilizer for a power toothbrush comprising a power supply connected to an ultraviolet lamp and a pressurization button. It also comprises a toothbrush case and a sterilization unit connected to the UV lamp. The water flowing from the toothbrush falls down and is collected in a tray.
  • the US 5882613 A patent describes a container for the sterilization of the toothbrush which comprises a container designed to receive and hold the bristles of a toothbrush immersed in a sterilizing solution.
  • a reservoir of sterilizing solution supplies fresh solution to the container and a spout allows the used solution to be drained from the container.
  • US 6171559 Bl describes a toothbrush sterilization unit with a disinfectant.
  • the toothbrush sterilization unit includes a housing having an interior compartment which includes a plurality of docking stations for holding in place a plurality of toothbrushes.
  • the housing includes a pumping system assembly for dispensing a disinfectant on the bristle-heads of the toothbrushes.
  • the main aim of this invention is to make an improved device available which allows for the disinfection or sterilization of toothbrushes for oral hygiene through the use of both ultraviolet rays and spray and / or disinfectant liquids.
  • This and other aims are achieved by the above-mentioned device, which comprises:
  • each outer casing at least one container for one toothbrush, housed within each outer casing and consisting of a material suitable to be crossed by ultraviolet rays;
  • each outer casing and housing at least a collection tank for the collection of any excess liquefied spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid
  • a source of spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid connected to the reservoir via quick- coupler or by screwing on the thread;
  • At least one loading tube of the spray or the disinfectant or sterilizing liquid one end of at least one loading tube is connected to the reservoir and another end to a nozzle;
  • nozzle in communication with the container which is suitable to dispense a spray or a disinfectant or sterilizing liquid on the bristles and the handle of the toothbrush;
  • each discharge tube is connected to a collection tank;
  • an equipment capable of dispensing the spray or to force the disinfectant or sterilizing liquid to come out from the reservoir at a high pressure through each nozzle; such equipment comprising an electrically operated pump or a solenoid valve and a button or activation sensor that activates the spray dispensing or the disinfectant or sterilizing liquid insertion.
  • the button or activation sensor may enable the dispensing of the spray or the disinfectant or sterilizing liquid insertion for a pre-set time or volume.
  • each loading tube of the spray or the disinfectant or sterilizing liquid passes through a coupling hole of the container while the other end of each discharge tube of the excess spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid is connected to a coupling hole at the base of each container.
  • Each collection tank is removable and washable.
  • the base of the device has one or more openings in order to extract and empty the collecting tanks.
  • the device further comprises at least one ultraviolet lamp placed laterally between each outer casing and the container housed therein and an activation button or sensor of the same lamp.
  • the ultraviolet lamps are powered by a small battery or by the mains.
  • the activation button or sensor of the ultraviolet lamps can be timed to operate the ultraviolet lamps for a pre-set time.
  • the disinfection or sterilization of toothbrushes is possible in the following ways:
  • the term "source of spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid” means any container designed to hold a fluid.
  • the disinfectant or sterilizing fluid usable with the device can be in liquid or gaseous form or result from the solubilization of tablets in water.
  • the active ingredients used for disinfection or sterilization are biocompatible / bio tolerated and do not cause adverse reactions in the mucous membranes of the oral cavity.
  • the term "disinfection or sterilization” means the procedure to partially or totally reduce the microbial load on a toothbrush after its normal use for the mechanical cleaning of hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity and subsequent rinsing.
  • biocompatible / bio tolerated means the use of disinfectant substances that do not cause adverse reactions, diseases or are toxic for the mucous membranes of both humans or of mammals such as dogs or cats.
  • Active ingredients are preferably selected from the group consisting of: chlorhexidine; chlorhexidine gluconate; Trichloro-2'-hydroxyphenyl ether, a cleanser based on thymus extract, chamomile and zinc complex with an acidic pH, povidone-iodine with active iodine, didecyldimethylammonium chloride or amuchine or mixtures thereof; and be in pure form or suitably diluted in aqueous, alcoholic, hydro alcoholic, soap or detergent solution.
  • the expert in the field will advise further disinfectants, as requested, on the basis of his/her experience and knowledge.
  • the nozzles can be used for filling the containers in which the toothbrushes are housed with disinfectant liquid, after having installed a suitable closure / opening system on the discharge tubes.
  • the tanks can be equipped with discharge tubes which, thanks to the activation via a button, allow the draining of the sanitizing fluid used outside the device.
  • the device may have a cover that prevents the entry of dust, useful also for its transportation.
  • the lid covers each outer casing.
  • FIG. 1 shows a schematic vertical cross-section of the device in a first preferred form of execution
  • FIG. 2 shows a second schematic vertical cross-section of the device in the first preferred form of execution
  • FIG. 3 shows a schematic vertical cross-section of the device in a second preferred form of execution
  • - figure 4 shows a second schematic vertical cross-section of the device in the second preferred form of execution
  • - figure 5 shows a schematic horizontal cross-section of the device in a third preferred form of execution
  • FIG. 6 shows a schematic vertical cross-section of the device in the third preferred form of execution.
  • the device comprises an outer casing 1 where a container 2 made of a material suitable to be crossed by ultraviolet rays is housed.
  • the outer casing 1 is supported by a base 3 which houses a collection tank 4 for the collection of any excess liquefied spray or disinfectant or sterilizing.
  • the base 3 also supports a source 5 of spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid.
  • a reservoir 6 is connected in a removable manner to the source 5 of spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid. Connection is made by screwing on an appropriate thread 7.
  • a loading tube 8 of the spray or the disinfectant or sterilizing liquid is connected to the reservoir 6.
  • the other end of the loading tube 8 of the spray or the disinfectant or sterilizing liquid passes through a coupling hole 9 present in the base of the container 2 and is connected to a nozzle 10.
  • the nozzle 10 is placed within the container 2 and is suitable to dispense a spray or a disinfectant or sterilizing liquid on the bristles and the handle of the toothbrush 11.
  • the activation of the jet of spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid is effected through the activation of a button 12 which acts directly on the opening of a source of spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid by means of a solenoid valve 13.
  • One end of a discharge tube 14 of the liquefied spray or the finished disinfectant or sterilizing liquid is connected to the collection tank 4.
  • the other end of the discharge tube 14 of any excess spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid is connected to a coupling hole 15 present in the base of the container 2.
  • Two ultraviolet lamps 16 are placed laterally between the outer casing 1 and the container 2. The ultraviolet lamps 16, powered by a small battery or by the mains, are activated by a timed activation button 17.
  • the collection tank 4 is removable and washable.
  • the device in a second form of execution, illustrated in Figs. 3 and 4, includes four outer casings 1 housing a container 2 made of a material suitable to be crossed by ultraviolet rays.
  • the outer casings 1 are supported by a base 3 which houses a collection tank 4 for the collection of any excess liquefied spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid.
  • the base 3 also supports a source 5 of spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid.
  • a reservoir 6 is connected in a removable manner to the source 5 of spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid. Connection is made by screwing on an appropriate thread 7.
  • each loading tube 8 of the spray or the disinfectant or sterilizing liquid is connected to the reservoir 6.
  • the other end of the loading tube 8 of the spray or the disinfectant or sterilizing liquid passes through a coupling hole 9 present in the base of the container 2 and is connected to a nozzle 10.
  • Each nozzle 10 is placed within a container 2 and is suitable to dispense a spray or a disinfectant or sterilizing liquid on the bristles and the handle of each toothbrush 11.
  • the activation of the jet of spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid is effected through the activation of a button 12 which acts directly on the opening of a source of spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid by means of a solenoid valve 13.
  • One end of a discharge tube 14 of the liquefied spray or the finished disinfectant or sterilizing liquid is connected to the collecting tank 4.
  • the other end of each discharge tube 14 of any spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid in excess is connected to a coupling hole 15 present in the base of the container 2.
  • the device includes six outer casings 1 housing a container 2 made of a material suitable to be crossed by ultraviolet rays.
  • the outer casings 1 are supported by a base 3 which houses a collection tank 4 for each container 2 for the collection of any excess liquefied spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid.
  • a source 5 of spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid is placed at the centre of the device between the outer casings 1.
  • a reservoir 6 is connected in a removable manner to the source 5 of spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid. Connection is made by screwing on an appropriate thread 7.
  • each loading tube 8 of the spray or the disinfectant or sterilizing liquid is connected to the reservoir 6.
  • the other end of the loading tube 8 of the spray or the disinfectant or sterilizing liquid passes through a coupling hole present in the base of the container 2 and is connected to a nozzle 10.
  • the nozzle 10 is placed within the container 2 and is suitable to dispense a spray or a disinfectant or sterilizing liquid on the bristles and the handle of the toothbrush 11.
  • the activation of the jet of spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid is effected through the activation of a button 12 which acts directly on the opening of a source of spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid by means of a solenoid valve.
  • Each discharge tube 14 of the liquefied spray or the finished disinfectant or sterilizing liquid is connected to the collecting tank 4.
  • the other end of each discharge tube 14 of any excess spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid is connected to a coupling hole 15 present in the base of the container 2.
  • Two ultraviolet lamps 16 are placed laterally between each outer casing 1 and each container 2.
  • the ultraviolet lamps 41 powered by a small battery or from the mains, are activated by a timed activation button 17.

Landscapes

  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Epidemiology (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Chemical Kinetics & Catalysis (AREA)
  • General Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Apparatus For Disinfection Or Sterilisation (AREA)
  • Brushes (AREA)

Abstract

According to the invention, the device allows for the disinfection or sterilization of toothbrushes in the following ways: using only the ultraviolet rays, using only sprays and / or disinfectant or sterilizing liquids or by using both ultraviolet rays and sprays and / or disinfectant or sterilizing liquids; it comprises at least an outer casing (1), at least one container (2) containing a toothbrush (11), a base (3) that houses at least a collection tank (4), a source (5) and a reservoir (6) of spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid, at least one nozzle (10) in communication with the container (2) and at least one ultraviolet lamp (16) placed between each outer casing (1) and the container (2) housed in it; said collection tank (4) is removable and washable.

Description

Disinfection or sterilization device for the oral hygiene toothbrushes.
Description
Technical field
This invention relates to a device for the disinfection or sterilization of toothbrushes using ultraviolet rays, spray and / or disinfectant liquids.
Background Art
The main purpose of the toothbrush is to remove the plaque that accumulates on the mineralized tissues and the mucous membranes of the oral cavity and for this reason it must be disinfected and pathogen-free.
It is good practice to keep the toothbrush covered in order to keep it clean and hygienic. By leaving it out, for example in the glass, it can gather dust while keeping it covered in a constantly wet environment, such as a plastic capsule, can promote the growth of bacteria and fungi. Keeping multiple toothbrushes in a vertical position in the same container facilitates cross-contamination. A disinfection of the toothbrush is therefore understandably necessary for any individual and particularly for subjects suffering from periodontal diseases with the presence of particularly aggressive pathogens, for children, who are more subject to caries compared to the adult population, and for debilitated and immunosuppressed individuals, who should not be exposed to bacterial contamination.
Some devices suitable for the cleaning of toothbrushes have been publicised. Among these, some use ultraviolet rays. For example, US 2007080081 Al describes a toothbrush box with sterilization function including a box body, an ozone generator, a negative ion generator, an ultraviolet lamp and an antibiotic filter wrapped on the ultraviolet lamp. The ultraviolet lamp wrapped in the antibiotic filter, the ozone generator and the negative ion generator can sterilize the toothbrushes placed in the box.
The document KR 20130116994 A describes a toothbrush sterilizer comprising a main body having a receiving space inside; a toothbrush holder for holding one or more toothbrushes in the main body; an ultraviolet source for sterilizing and drying a toothbrush and a part where ultraviolet rays are radiated on the surface of the toothbrush.
K 20110077464 A describes a sterilizer for a power toothbrush comprising a power supply connected to an ultraviolet lamp and a pressurization button. It also comprises a toothbrush case and a sterilization unit connected to the UV lamp. The water flowing from the toothbrush falls down and is collected in a tray.
Many devices suitable for the cleaning of toothbrushes using spray and / or disinfectant liquids have also been publicized.
The US 5882613 A patent describes a container for the sterilization of the toothbrush which comprises a container designed to receive and hold the bristles of a toothbrush immersed in a sterilizing solution. A reservoir of sterilizing solution supplies fresh solution to the container and a spout allows the used solution to be drained from the container.
US 6171559 Bl describes a toothbrush sterilization unit with a disinfectant. The toothbrush sterilization unit includes a housing having an interior compartment which includes a plurality of docking stations for holding in place a plurality of toothbrushes. The housing includes a pumping system assembly for dispensing a disinfectant on the bristle-heads of the toothbrushes.
But no known document describes a device suitable for the cleaning of toothbrushes that includes the use of both ultraviolet rays and spray and / or disinfectant liquids.
Disclosure of the Invention
The main aim of this invention is to make an improved device available which allows for the disinfection or sterilization of toothbrushes for oral hygiene through the use of both ultraviolet rays and spray and / or disinfectant liquids. This and other aims are achieved by the above-mentioned device, which comprises:
- at least an outer casing;
- at least one container for one toothbrush, housed within each outer casing and consisting of a material suitable to be crossed by ultraviolet rays;
- a base supporting each outer casing and housing at least a collection tank for the collection of any excess liquefied spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid;
- a source of spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid connected to the reservoir via quick- coupler or by screwing on the thread;
- a reservoir connected in a removable manner to the source of spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid;
- at least one loading tube of the spray or the disinfectant or sterilizing liquid; one end of at least one loading tube is connected to the reservoir and another end to a nozzle;
- at least one nozzle in communication with the container which is suitable to dispense a spray or a disinfectant or sterilizing liquid on the bristles and the handle of the toothbrush;
- at least one discharge tube of the liquefied spray or the finished disinfectant or sterilizing liquid; one end of each discharge tube is connected to a collection tank;
- an equipment capable of dispensing the spray or to force the disinfectant or sterilizing liquid to come out from the reservoir at a high pressure through each nozzle; such equipment comprising an electrically operated pump or a solenoid valve and a button or activation sensor that activates the spray dispensing or the disinfectant or sterilizing liquid insertion. The button or activation sensor may enable the dispensing of the spray or the disinfectant or sterilizing liquid insertion for a pre-set time or volume. These details, as others such as the use of non-return valves and agent valves for a pre-set time / volume, are well known to the experts in the field of the realization of a circuit for fluids and are easily applicable to the device according to the invention.
The other end of each loading tube of the spray or the disinfectant or sterilizing liquid passes through a coupling hole of the container while the other end of each discharge tube of the excess spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid is connected to a coupling hole at the base of each container. Each collection tank is removable and washable. For this purpose, the base of the device has one or more openings in order to extract and empty the collecting tanks.
The device further comprises at least one ultraviolet lamp placed laterally between each outer casing and the container housed therein and an activation button or sensor of the same lamp. The ultraviolet lamps are powered by a small battery or by the mains. The activation button or sensor of the ultraviolet lamps can be timed to operate the ultraviolet lamps for a pre-set time.
Thanks to the device in accordance with the present invention, the disinfection or sterilization of toothbrushes is possible in the following ways:
- using only the ultraviolet rays;
- using only sprays and / or disinfectant or sterilizing liquids;
- using both ultraviolet rays and sprays and / or disinfectant or sterilizing liquids.
In accordance with the present invention, the term "source of spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid" means any container designed to hold a fluid. According to this invention, the disinfectant or sterilizing fluid usable with the device can be in liquid or gaseous form or result from the solubilization of tablets in water. The active ingredients used for disinfection or sterilization are biocompatible / bio tolerated and do not cause adverse reactions in the mucous membranes of the oral cavity.
In accordance with the present invention, the term "disinfection or sterilization" means the procedure to partially or totally reduce the microbial load on a toothbrush after its normal use for the mechanical cleaning of hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity and subsequent rinsing.
In accordance with the present invention, the term "biocompatible / bio tolerated" means the use of disinfectant substances that do not cause adverse reactions, diseases or are toxic for the mucous membranes of both humans or of mammals such as dogs or cats.
Active ingredients are preferably selected from the group consisting of: chlorhexidine; chlorhexidine gluconate; Trichloro-2'-hydroxyphenyl ether, a cleanser based on thymus extract, chamomile and zinc complex with an acidic pH, povidone-iodine with active iodine, didecyldimethylammonium chloride or amuchine or mixtures thereof; and be in pure form or suitably diluted in aqueous, alcoholic, hydro alcoholic, soap or detergent solution. The expert in the field will advise further disinfectants, as requested, on the basis of his/her experience and knowledge.
It is evident to the average expert skilled in the field that through the use of simple solenoids, for example, the nozzles can be used for filling the containers in which the toothbrushes are housed with disinfectant liquid, after having installed a suitable closure / opening system on the discharge tubes.
It is also obvious to the average expert skilled in the field that the tanks can be equipped with discharge tubes which, thanks to the activation via a button, allow the draining of the sanitizing fluid used outside the device.
Moreover, as known to the expert in the field, the device may have a cover that prevents the entry of dust, useful also for its transportation. The lid covers each outer casing.
Brief description of drawings
Additional features of the invention will become more apparent from the description of three preferred but not exclusive forms of execution of the device according to the invention, illustrated only by way of a non-limitative example in the accompanying drawings, where:
- figure 1 shows a schematic vertical cross-section of the device in a first preferred form of execution;
- figure 2 shows a second schematic vertical cross-section of the device in the first preferred form of execution;
- figure 3 shows a schematic vertical cross-section of the device in a second preferred form of execution;
- figure 4 shows a second schematic vertical cross-section of the device in the second preferred form of execution; - figure 5 shows a schematic horizontal cross-section of the device in a third preferred form of execution;
- figure 6 shows a schematic vertical cross-section of the device in the third preferred form of execution.
Best mode for carrying out the invention
In a first form of execution, illustrated in Figs. 1 and 2, the device comprises an outer casing 1 where a container 2 made of a material suitable to be crossed by ultraviolet rays is housed.
The outer casing 1 is supported by a base 3 which houses a collection tank 4 for the collection of any excess liquefied spray or disinfectant or sterilizing. The base 3 also supports a source 5 of spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid. A reservoir 6 is connected in a removable manner to the source 5 of spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid. Connection is made by screwing on an appropriate thread 7.
One end of a loading tube 8 of the spray or the disinfectant or sterilizing liquid is connected to the reservoir 6. The other end of the loading tube 8 of the spray or the disinfectant or sterilizing liquid passes through a coupling hole 9 present in the base of the container 2 and is connected to a nozzle 10.
The nozzle 10 is placed within the container 2 and is suitable to dispense a spray or a disinfectant or sterilizing liquid on the bristles and the handle of the toothbrush 11. The activation of the jet of spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid is effected through the activation of a button 12 which acts directly on the opening of a source of spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid by means of a solenoid valve 13.
One end of a discharge tube 14 of the liquefied spray or the finished disinfectant or sterilizing liquid is connected to the collection tank 4. The other end of the discharge tube 14 of any excess spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid is connected to a coupling hole 15 present in the base of the container 2. Two ultraviolet lamps 16 are placed laterally between the outer casing 1 and the container 2. The ultraviolet lamps 16, powered by a small battery or by the mains, are activated by a timed activation button 17.
The collection tank 4 is removable and washable.
In a second form of execution, illustrated in Figs. 3 and 4, the device includes four outer casings 1 housing a container 2 made of a material suitable to be crossed by ultraviolet rays.
The outer casings 1 are supported by a base 3 which houses a collection tank 4 for the collection of any excess liquefied spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid. The base 3 also supports a source 5 of spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid.
A reservoir 6 is connected in a removable manner to the source 5 of spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid. Connection is made by screwing on an appropriate thread 7.
One end of each loading tube 8 of the spray or the disinfectant or sterilizing liquid is connected to the reservoir 6. The other end of the loading tube 8 of the spray or the disinfectant or sterilizing liquid passes through a coupling hole 9 present in the base of the container 2 and is connected to a nozzle 10. Each nozzle 10 is placed within a container 2 and is suitable to dispense a spray or a disinfectant or sterilizing liquid on the bristles and the handle of each toothbrush 11. The activation of the jet of spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid is effected through the activation of a button 12 which acts directly on the opening of a source of spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid by means of a solenoid valve 13.
One end of a discharge tube 14 of the liquefied spray or the finished disinfectant or sterilizing liquid is connected to the collecting tank 4. The other end of each discharge tube 14 of any spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid in excess is connected to a coupling hole 15 present in the base of the container 2.
Two ultraviolet lamps 16 are placed laterally between each outer casing 1 and each container 2. The ultraviolet lamps 16, powered by a small battery or from the mains, are activated by a timed activation button 17. ln the third form of execution, illustrated in Figs. 5 and 6, the device includes six outer casings 1 housing a container 2 made of a material suitable to be crossed by ultraviolet rays.
The outer casings 1 are supported by a base 3 which houses a collection tank 4 for each container 2 for the collection of any excess liquefied spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid. A source 5 of spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid is placed at the centre of the device between the outer casings 1.
A reservoir 6 is connected in a removable manner to the source 5 of spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid. Connection is made by screwing on an appropriate thread 7.
One end of each loading tube 8 of the spray or the disinfectant or sterilizing liquid is connected to the reservoir 6. The other end of the loading tube 8 of the spray or the disinfectant or sterilizing liquid passes through a coupling hole present in the base of the container 2 and is connected to a nozzle 10.
The nozzle 10 is placed within the container 2 and is suitable to dispense a spray or a disinfectant or sterilizing liquid on the bristles and the handle of the toothbrush 11. The activation of the jet of spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid is effected through the activation of a button 12 which acts directly on the opening of a source of spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid by means of a solenoid valve.
One end of a discharge tube 14 of the liquefied spray or the finished disinfectant or sterilizing liquid is connected to the collecting tank 4. The other end of each discharge tube 14 of any excess spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid is connected to a coupling hole 15 present in the base of the container 2. Two ultraviolet lamps 16 are placed laterally between each outer casing 1 and each container 2. The ultraviolet lamps 41, powered by a small battery or from the mains, are activated by a timed activation button 17.
The above-mentioned forms of execution of the present invention are purely illustrative. Figures are not necessarily on scale and some features may be exaggerated or minimized. However, these and other factors should not be considered as limiting the spirit of the invention, whose intended scope of protection is indicated in the attached claims.

Claims

1 - Disinfection or sterilization device for the oral hygiene toothbrushes, comprising
- at least one outer casing (1);
- at least one container (2), apt to contain a toothbrush (11), housed within each outer casing (1) and consisting of a material suitable to be crossed by ultraviolet rays;
- a base (3) supporting each outer casing (1) and housing at least a collection tank (4) for the collection of any excess liquid spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid;
- a source (5) of spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid;
- a reservoir (6) connected in a removable manner to the source (5) of spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid;
- at least one loading tube (8) of the spray or the disinfectant or sterilizing liquid; one end of each loading tube (8) being connected to the reservoir (6) and another end to a nozzle (10);
- at least one nozzle (10) in communication with the container (2) suitable to dispense a spray or a disinfectant or sterilizing liquid on the bristles and the handle of the toothbrush (11);
- at least one discharge tube (14) of the liquefied spray or the finished disinfectant or sterilizing liquid; one end of each discharge tube (14) being connected to a collection tank (4);
- an equipment capable of activating the spray leakage or to force the disinfectant or sterilizing liquid from the reservoir (6) to exit at high pressure through each nozzle (10);
characterized by:
- the other end of each loading tube (8) of the spray or the disinfectant or sterilizing liquid passing through a coupling hole (9) of the container (2);
- the other end of each discharge tube (14) of any spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid in excess being connected to a coupling hole (15) present in the base of each container (2);
- each collection tank (4) being removable via one or more openings in the base (3) and being washable;
and by the fact that it further comprises at least one ultraviolet lamp (16) located laterally between each outer casing (1) and the container (2) housed therein and a push button (17) or activation sensor of ultraviolet lamps (16) themselves; these ultraviolet lamps (16) being powered by a small battery or from the mains; said button (17) or activation sensor of ultraviolet lamps (16) can be timed to operate the ultraviolet lamps (16) for a pre-set time.
2 - Disinfection or sterilization device for the oral hygiene toothbrushes, according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that said source (5) of spray or disinfectant or sterilizing liquid being connected to the reservoir (6) by means of quick coupling by pressure or by screwing on the thread (7).
3 - Disinfection or sterilization device for the oral hygiene toothbrushes, according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that said equipment capable of activating the spray leakage or to force the disinfectant or sterilizing liquid to come out at a high pressure comprising an electrically operated pump or a solenoid valve (13) and a button (12) or activation sensor that activates the dispensing of spray or of the disinfectant or sterilizing liquid.
4 - Disinfection or sterilization device for the oral hygiene toothbrushes, according to claim 3, characterized by the fact that said button (12) or activation sensor allows for the dispensing of the spray or of the disinfectant or sterilizing liquid into each container (2) for a pre-set time or volume.
PCT/IT2016/000291 2015-12-18 2016-12-15 Disinfection or sterilization device for the oral hygiene toothbrushes WO2017103956A1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
ITUB2015A005798A ITUB20155798A1 (en) 2015-12-18 2015-12-18 Useful device for the disinfection or sterilization of brushes for oral hygiene.
IT102015000075013 2015-12-18

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
WO2017103956A1 true WO2017103956A1 (en) 2017-06-22

Family

ID=55538361

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
PCT/IT2016/000291 WO2017103956A1 (en) 2015-12-18 2016-12-15 Disinfection or sterilization device for the oral hygiene toothbrushes

Country Status (2)

Country Link
IT (1) ITUB20155798A1 (en)
WO (1) WO2017103956A1 (en)

Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CN111420088A (en) * 2020-04-16 2020-07-17 梁艳 Clinical examination is with inspection equipment degassing unit that disinfects
US11039681B1 (en) 2020-04-17 2021-06-22 Mark Altschuler Brush holding and sterilizing device
WO2022037200A1 (en) * 2020-08-21 2022-02-24 深圳市创易家科技有限公司 Disinfection base
WO2023034359A3 (en) * 2021-09-01 2023-04-13 Glenn Bruce Sanitizing apparatus, station, and method of use

Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5882613A (en) * 1998-01-27 1999-03-16 Gipson, Ii; Lovelace Preston Toothbrush holder and sanitizer flush apparatus
US6171559B1 (en) * 1999-12-21 2001-01-09 Marcia Sanders Toothbrush sterilization unit for home use
KR20110077464A (en) * 2009-12-30 2011-07-07 에센시아주식회사 Apparatus for sterilizing for electromotion toothbrush

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5882613A (en) * 1998-01-27 1999-03-16 Gipson, Ii; Lovelace Preston Toothbrush holder and sanitizer flush apparatus
US6171559B1 (en) * 1999-12-21 2001-01-09 Marcia Sanders Toothbrush sterilization unit for home use
KR20110077464A (en) * 2009-12-30 2011-07-07 에센시아주식회사 Apparatus for sterilizing for electromotion toothbrush

Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CN111420088A (en) * 2020-04-16 2020-07-17 梁艳 Clinical examination is with inspection equipment degassing unit that disinfects
US11039681B1 (en) 2020-04-17 2021-06-22 Mark Altschuler Brush holding and sterilizing device
WO2022037200A1 (en) * 2020-08-21 2022-02-24 深圳市创易家科技有限公司 Disinfection base
WO2023034359A3 (en) * 2021-09-01 2023-04-13 Glenn Bruce Sanitizing apparatus, station, and method of use

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
ITUB20155798A1 (en) 2017-06-18

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US8303905B2 (en) Germ eliminator system
US7465942B2 (en) Plungers and devices for storing plumbing tools
WO2017103956A1 (en) Disinfection or sterilization device for the oral hygiene toothbrushes
US7708958B2 (en) System and containers for water filtration and item sanitization
CN108348312A (en) Multiple artificial tooth disinfections and cleaning device
US11278636B2 (en) Ozone disinfecting system and devices configured to convert water into ozone for disinfecting, cleaning, or sanitizing
US20070187271A1 (en) Toothbrush sanitizing container
JP7142570B2 (en) Treatment method for tap water supply unit
KR100709560B1 (en) The toothpaste and toothbrush case
CN103998066B (en) Decontaminating apparatus for toothbrush
TW201141549A (en) Process of sterilising a bottle
KR20130027815A (en) Hand sterilizer
KR101410048B1 (en) Oral cavity sterilization cleansing apparatus
KR100875726B1 (en) Hygienic carry out possible a spoon stand
US20110260077A1 (en) Disinfecting liquid dispenser
KR20170102624A (en) Apparatus for detergent-free washing bottles
CN209790437U (en) portable sterilization and disinfection box
RU139905U1 (en) TOOTHBRUSH DISINFECTION DEVICE
CN211884658U (en) Disinfection and sterilization box for nursing
CN213372669U (en) Electric toothbrush suit with disinfection function
CN216535596U (en) Portable tooth ware that washes of type of disinfecting
ITUB201544560U1 (en) USEFUL DEVICE FOR DISINFECTION / STERILIZATION OF BRUSHES FOR ORAL HYGIENE.
KR20190060455A (en) Oral cleaner
JP4263135B2 (en) Disinfection device
KR200264217Y1 (en) Water tank for water supplying machine having antibacterial function

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
121 Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application

Ref document number: 16840281

Country of ref document: EP

Kind code of ref document: A1

NENP Non-entry into the national phase

Ref country code: DE

122 Ep: pct application non-entry in european phase

Ref document number: 16840281

Country of ref document: EP

Kind code of ref document: A1