WO2001043585A1 - A toothbrush with individually embedded bristles - Google Patents
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- 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
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- A46—BRUSHWARE
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- A46B3/00—Brushes characterised by the way in which the bristles are fixed or joined in or on the brush body or carrier
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- A46B2200/1066—Toothbrush for cleaning the teeth or dentures
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- the toothbrush is characterized by standing plastic bristles which are individually embedded m the head of the toothbrush at a small distance from each other. Within the head of a single toothbrush, several different bristle arrangements may exist, each with a unique oral cavity functional purpose .
- each tuft is formed from a plurality of individual bristles folded into a U-shaped configuration. The folded tufts are then inserted into apertures, or cavities, provided m the head of the toothbrush. Each folded tuft is held m place m its respective cavity by inserting a small piece of metal (called an “anchor” or “staple”) into the cavity such that the bottom portion of the U-shaped tuft is located and secured between the bottom of the cavity and the staple. That portion of each folded tuft which is secured m its respective cavity is sometimes referred to as the "bristle roots”.
- Each tuft is made up of anywhere from 2-60 individual bristles typically having a diameter of about 0.15 to about 0.25 mm and a length of 7 to 13 mm, depending on the manufacturer's design and tootnbrush type. For example, a "soft" bristled toothbrush may have different length and diameter bristles than a “medium” bristled toothbrush will have.
- each tuft again comprises a plurality of individual bristles.
- a number of bristles tufts are inserted into respective holes m a first mold member such that a length of the tuft protrudes from a side of the mold member which will subsequently form an inner surface of the mold cavity for the brush body. At least a portion of the protruding length of each tuft is then fused into a mass having a larger cross-section than that of the holes at the inner side of the first mold member.
- the first mold member is then mated with a second mold member to define the mold cavity for the brush body and molding material is injected into the cavity to form the final brush product. See, e.g., U.S. 4,635,313, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference.
- This method allows for the creation of complex and asymmetric tuft patterns that may be denser than the standard stapled tuft .
- bristles incorporated into the tuft structure are not free to bend and flex independently.
- tufted bristles cannot clean as efficiently as bristles which are free to independently follow the irregular contours along the tooth's structure.
- the structure of the tuft limits the freedom of motion of the individual bristles, especially over the cusps, grooves and other varied terrain of the tooth structure.
- the lnterproximal access of the bristle is limited by the bulky diameter of the densely packed bristle tufts.
- Another problem associated with toothbrushes manufactured with bristles tufts is that after being used, the toothbrushes frequently do not dry out sufficiently prior to their next use. This is because the bristles are combined into bundles, which creates narrow capillaries between the bristles. The moisture from using the toothbrush may be preserved for an extended period of time m the narrow capillaries between the bristles. The moisture may provide conditions under which bacteria and microbes may grow. If the toothbrush is used at least twice per day, as recommended by dental prof ssionals, the period between uses may not be long enough to allow for sufficient drying. The problem is particularly noted in the region situated near the head of the toothbrush where the bristles are attached. This effect is additionally promoted by dirt particles or residues of application media, namely toothpaste, that remain the narrow capillaries and cannot be adequately removed. The relatively close spacing of the bristles within the root region may lead to incomplete removal of toothpaste residue when the toothbrush is rinsed after use.
- WO 96/27308 describes an article which contains a bristle carrier as well as a bristle covering.
- the bristle covering contains individual plastic bristles that do not contact one another.
- the reference teaches that the flexural stiffness of the bristles is critical to the effectiveness of the toothbrush.
- the stiffness of the entire bristle covering can be varied not only by choosing varying bristle dimensions (diameter, length) and bristle materials, but also by choosing slightly varying spacing between the bristles.
- the bristles may be spaced apart by about 0.5 times to 4 times, m particular 1.5 to 2 times, the bristle diameter, based on the space between the exterior adjacent surfaces of the bristles.
- the bristles may also have a varying stiffness, for example varying diameters and/or spacing, wherein groups of bristles have the same stiffness within a group but a different stiffness from another bristle group.
- the bristles may be of varying lengths from the bristle carrier to the free end of the bristle.
- the bristles may be structured, flocked or coated on their surfaces . Also, the free ends of the bristles may be shaped.
- free end means the end of the bristle distal to the point where the bristle is attached to the toothbrush head.
- stiffness is substantially determined by the length of the tufts and the bristle packing density the tuft, as well as by the diameter of the individual bristles. This latter factor has the least impact because the bristles are mutually supportive the tuft as a result of which the flexural stiffness of the tuft is several times greater than that of the individual bristle. Due to the separation distance between bristles m the article caught WO 96/27308, the bristle diameter plays a much larger role determining stiffness than when the bristles are tufts. WO 96/27308 does not teach appropriate bristle lengths or diameters, the two most important factors determining the bristle stiffness .
- World Patent Application No. WO 99/07252 describes a toothbrush having a plastic bristle head and standing plastic bristles which are individually embedded the bristle head.
- the bristles are mutually spaced apart by a small distance. The distance is specified only m that the bristle packing density is 400 to 800 bristles per square centimeter on the brush head.
- the reference discloses that a bristle density of 600 bristles per square centimeter is preferred.
- the reference further discloses bristles between about 0.095 mm and about 0.225 mm m diameter.
- the reference teaches: that the shorter the free length of the bristle, the smaller the diameter selected to maintain stiffness; an overall height of the toothbrush the region of the bristle head of between 6.5 mm and 11 mm; a thickness of the bristle head of between 1.5 mm and 3 mm; and bristles of 5 mm to 9.5 mm in free length. Since the flexural stiffness of an individual bristle is significantly less than that of a tuft comprising a plurality of bristles of the same height and diameter, this patent application discloses the use of a shorter bristle with equivalent diameter to conventional tufted brush bristles. The toothbrush with the individual bristles further makes it possible to vary the flexural stiffness precise graduations by altering the spacing of the bristles.
- WO 99/97252 also states that the individual bristle toothbrushes provide a gap- free surface, which is desirable terms of cleaning. This is an advantage to the individual bristle technology. Since each bristle is capable of independent movement, more of the small irregularities m the tooth structure can be cleaned at one time. The entire surface of the toothbrush bristles is used to clean more efficiently to provide a better overall clean versus conventional tufted brushes. Although the total number of bristles on the conventional toothbrush is roughly equivalent to the overall number of bristles on the new individual bristle toothbrush, the new toothbrush is perceived to have over 1000 cleaning surfaces (individual bristles) versus 40 to 50 cleaning surfaces (tufts) on the conventional toothbrush.
- Typical bristles m a soft tufted toothbrush have a diameter of about 0.15 mm to about 0.25 mm and free lengths from about 8 mm to about 12 mm.
- the dimensions disclosed the references above are very similar to those used conventional tufted brushes, but because the bristles m the references are individually embedded, the flexural stiffness is substantially less than the flexural stiffness of a conventional toothbrush whose individual bristle tufts comprise a plurality of bristles. Therefore, the toothbrush with individual bristles embedded the head as taught the foregoing references presents several problems for the consumer.
- a third problem associated with the toothbrushes disclosed the references above is that, because the flexural stiffness of the individual bristle is much less than that of a tuft comprised of a plurality of identical bristles, and since there are no supporting bristles about the periphery to return the bristle to the upright position after deflection, the individual bristles are likely to no longer appear to be an upright, generally perpendicular position after use. Instead, the bristles will bend all directions from the toothbrush head ("splay") after significantly fewer uses than in a tufted toothbrush.
- splayed toothbrush is seen by the consumer as worn and used Clinical studies m the literature have also shown that these splayed toothbrushes do not clean as well as an identical toothbrush that contains new, upright bristles.
- a fourth problem associated with the toothbrushes disclosed m the references above is that, upon inspection by the consumer, it is believed that the toothbrush will not last as long as a tufted toothbrush.
- the toothbrush containing spaced apart, individual bristles is perceived as not having the same resiliency as a tufted toothbrush and thus will need to be replaced sooner. This is mostly due to the perception that there are no other bristles helping to maintain each bristle upright . Since the splaying effect is also the mam cue to the consumer that the toothbrush needs to be replaced, the product is undesirable for purchase due to the perceived shorter product life.
- toothbrushes which employ larger diameter bristles having a length similar to the length of the tufts in tufted toothbrushes will solve or greatly reduce the problems described above.
- a thicker bristle of similar length to that used conventional tufted toothbrushes will not only supply more rigidity to the toothbrush, thus providing a more perceivable scrubbing feeling to the user, but will also maintain the bristle length that is required to reach the interdental and subg gival areas.
- the thicker bristle will inherently have more structural support to resist splaying and retain its upright shape for a longer period of time relative to a smaller diameter, equal length bristle.
- the present invention provides a toothbrush having: a handle; a toothbrush head distal to the handle; and a multiplicity of first type bristles, each bristle having a diameter of from about 0.25 mm to about 0.60 mm; wherein the first type bristles are individually secured, e.g., by embedding m the toothbrush head; and the bristles are mutually spaced apart from one another by a distance from 0.5 times to 10 times the diameter of the bristles.
- the toothbrush handle (1) and toothbrush head (2) may be made one piece by injection molding.
- the toothbrush head (2) is distal to the toothbrush handle (1) .
- the toothbrush handle (1) and toothbrush head (2) may be made of polymers such as, but not limited to, polyethylene, polypropylene, and polycarbonate.
- the first type bristles (3) and any other bristles utilized m this invention may be made from a material selected from an elastomeric material such as, but not limited to, rubber and a polymer selected from the group consisting of nylon, polyamides, polyesters, polybutylene terephthalate, polypropylene, acetal resins, fluoropolymers, polyacrylates, and polysulfones .
- the first type bristles and any other bristles utilized within this invention may be structured, flocked or coated on their surface area.
- the first type bristles and any other bristles utilized m this invention may contain additives such as, but not limited to abrasives and polishing agents; anti -cavity agents such as sodium fluoride; antimicrobial agents, and combinations thereof.
- the first type bristles (3) all have the same free length
- free length means the length of the bristle from inner surface (9) of the toothbrush head to the free end of the bristle.
- the space between the exterior surfaces of adjacent first type bristles (4) and the diameter of the first type bristles may be varied such that a first type bristle packing density of from 50 per cm 2 to 1000 per cm 2 is obtained.
- Each first type bristle (3) is individually embedded m the head of the toothbrush (2) .
- bristles utilized herein may be secured to the toothbrush head (2) by any process known the art, including those mentioned heremabove, or by a bonding method wherein an adhesive is utilized to attach the bristles to the toothbrush head.
- a combination of first type bristle diameters ranging from about 0.25 mm to about 0.60 mm, and spacing between immediately adjacent bristles ranging from about 0.5 times to about 10 times, preferably about 0.5 times to about 4 times, the diameter of the first type bristles (3) or any other bristles utilized m this invention may be utilized to provide different sensations for different parts of the mouth.
- the first type bristles (3) may be arranged such that at least one section of the toothbrush head (2) contains first type bristles (3) having diameters ranging from about 0.35 mm to about 0.60 mm, while at least one other section of the toothbrush head (2) contains first type bristles (3) having diameters ranging from about 0.25 mm to about 0.35 mm.
- the toothbrush may further include at least one dense tuft (8) of bristles.
- the bristles m this tuft may have diameters ranging from about 0.08 mm to about 0.40 mm and a free length ranging from about 7 mm to about 15 mm.
- the raised dense tuft 8 of bristles may be arranged anywhere on the toothbrush head (2) .
- the dense tuft 8 of bristles is distal to the toothbrush handle (1) .
- the dense tuft 8 has a longer length than that of the bristles comprising the toothbrush.
- the toothbrush comprises: a handle; a toothbrush head distal to the handle; at least one second type bristle having a diameter of from about 0.08 mm to about 0.35 mm and a free length of from about 7 mm to about 16 mm; and at least one third type bristle having a diameter of from about 0.15 mm to about 0.40 mm and a free length of from about 5 mm to about 14 mm; wherein the trim difference between the second type bristle and the third type bristle ranges from about 0.5 mm to about 3 mm.
- This toothbrush is believed to provide enhanced cleaning performance.
- the second type of bristle (5) must have a diameter which is sufficiently large to provide the bristle with enough inherent stiffness to be able to remove plaque, food debris, etc. from the teeth while remaining flexible enough to follow the contour of the oral surfaces during use.
- the second type of bristle (5) may have a diameter of from about 0.08 mm to about 0.35 mm, preferably from about 0.13 mm to about 0.35 mm, and a free length of from about 7 mm to about 16 mm, preferably from about 9 mm to about 14 mm.
- the second type bristles (5) may serve the purpose of interdental and subg gival cleaning .
- the third type of bristle (6) may serve the purpose of cleaning the surfaces of the teeth.
- the third type of bristle (6) may have a diameter of from about 0.15 mm to about 0.40 mm, preferably from about 0.20 mm to about 0.40 mm and a free length of from about 5 mm to about 14 mm, preferably from about 7 mm to about 12 mm.
- a trim difference of from about 0.5 mm to about 3 mm is recommended between the free lengths of the second type (5) and third type (6) of bristles to ensure optimal cleaning mterdentally and subg givally .
- trim difference means the difference free lengths between different types of bristles.
- the free lengths of the bristles within a given section of the toothbrush may be varied to also provide an improved perception of cleaning via visual and tactile stimuli.
- a sawtooth cut or a zigzag cut reinforces the consumer's perception of interdental cleaning.
- Other patterns such as but not limited to, waves, arcs, etc., can be used place of the sawtooth cut or zigzag cut.
- second type bristles (5) which may have a diameter of from about 0.08 mm to about 0.35 mm, preferably from about 0.13 mm to about 0.35 mm, and a free length of from about 7 mm to about 16 mm, preferably from about 9 mm to about 14 mm
- third type bristles (6) which may have a diameter of from about 0.15 mm to about 0.40 mm, preferably from about 0.20 mm to about 0.40 mm, and a free length of from about 5 mm to about 14 mm, preferably from about 7 mm to about 12 mm.
- the first sections contain second type bristles, and the second sections contain third type bristles.
- the sections may be from 1 to 7 rows deep. If each section is spaced at 2.15 times the diameter of each adjacent bristle and the transition is spaced at 2.15 times the average diameter of the adjoining bristles, the density of the third type bristle section may be 380-600 bristles per square centimeter while the density of the second type bristle section may be 100-350 bristles per square centimeter. The lower density of bristles is preferred since it allows for the use of thicker diameter bristles, which provide more cleaning sensation to the consumer.
- alternating rows may also be used for the varying length and diameter bristles and these include, but are not limited to alternating waves, a circle of longer bristles surrounding the shorter bristles along a row, a hexagon of longer bristles surrounding a shorter bristle, etc.
- At least one of a fourth type of bristle (7) is contained m at least one section about the periphery of the toothbrush head (2) .
- peripheral is meant the outer edge of the upper surface of the toothbrush head.
- Elastomeric material such as, but not limited to rubber may be particularly suited as the material of construction for the fourth type of bristle.
- the fourth type bristles may be particularly suited as the material of construction for the fourth type of bristle.
- a plurality of fourth type bristles (7) are arranged about the periphery of the toothbrush head.
- the free length of the fourth type bristles (7) may also alternate along the periphery of the toothbrush head, resulting forms.
- Possible forms include, but are not limited to an arc shape, a sawtooth shape, or a wave shape. Combinations of these height patterns are possible as well, as are repeating patterns, such as a series of smaller arcs along the periphery or a sawtooth with an arcing midline.
- the present invention may also provide a toothbrush having a multiplicity of bristle diameters and bristle spacing (4) within the toothbrush head (2) to provide different sensations for different parts of the mouth.
- the bristle density on the toothbrush head (2) can be varied from 50 to 1000 per square centimeter.
- the bristle density could also vary along various regions of the toothbrush head (2) such that one area may have a different bristle density than that of another area to provide the customer with desired tactile perception and visual cues.
- the toothbrush may further include at least one raised dense tuft (8) of bristles.
- the bristles the tuft may have diameters ranging from about 0.08 mm to about 0.40 mm and a free length ranging from about 7 mm to about 15 mm.
- the raised dense tuft (8) of bristles may be arranged anywhere on the toothbrush head (2) .
- the raised dense tuft (8) of bristles is located at the tip of the free end of the brush head of the toothbrush.
- the present invention provides a toothbrush wherein the toothbrush head (2) contains second type bristles (5) which may have a diameter of from aoout 0.08 mm to about 0.35 mm, preferably from about 0.13 mm to about 0.35 mm, and a free length of from about 7 mm to about 16 mm, preferably from about 9 mm to about 14 mm throughout the toothbrush head (2; third type bristles (6) which may have a diameter of from about 0.15 mm to about 0.40 mm, preferably from about 0.20 mm to about 0.40 mm, and a free length of from about 5 mm to about 14 mm, preferably from about 7 mm to about 12 mm; and fourth type bristles (7) having a diameter of from about 0.15 mm to about 1.0 mm, preferably about 0.30 mm to about 0.50 mm, and a free length of from about 9 mm to about 15 mm, preferably about 10 mm to about 13 mm along the periphery of the toothbrush head (2) .
- the toothbrush head contains a periphery and a distal end. At the distal end of the toothbrush head (2) is a dense tuft (8) of bristles for cleaning of the back teeth and gums.
- the bristles m the tuft (8) may have diameters ranging from about 0.08 mm to about 0.40 mm and a free length ranging from about 7 mm to about 15 mm.
- Figure 1 displays a toothbrush having a handle (1) and a toothbrush head (2) distal to the toothbrush handle.
- a multiplicity of first type bristles (3) of uniform length and diameter are embedded the toothbrush head (2) .
- the first type bristles (3) are mutually spaced apart from one anotner by a distance (4) from 0.5 times to 10 times the diameter of the bristles.
- Figure 1A is a top plan view of the toothbrush shown in Figure 1.
- Figure 2 displays a toothbrush having second type bristles (5) and third type bristles (6) embedded in the toothbrush head (2) .
- the bristles are mutually spaced apart from one another by a distance (4) from 0.5 times to 10 times the diameter of the bristles.
- the second type bristles (5) are arranged in hexagonal shapes around the third type bristles (6) .
- Figure 3 displays a toothbrush having alternating rows of second type bristles (5) and third type bristles (6) embedded in the toothbrush head (2) .
- the bristles are mutually spaced apart from one another by a distance (4) from 0.5 times to 10 times the diameter of the bristles.
- Figure 3A is a top plan view of the toothbrush shown in Figure 3.
- Figure 4 displays a toothbrush having alternating rows of second type bristles (5) and third type bristles (6) embedded in the toothbrush head (2) .
- the bristles are mutually spaced (4) apart from one another by a distance from 0.5 times to 10 times the diameter of the bristles.
- fourth type bristles (7) embedded in the toothbrush head (2) .
- Figure 4A is a top plan view of the toothbrush shown in Figure 4.
- Figure 5 displays a toothbrush having second type bristles (5) and third type bristles (6) embedded in the toothbrush head (2) .
- the bristles are mutually spaced apart from one another by a distance (4) from 0.5 times to 10 times the diameter of the bristles.
- the second type bristles (5) are arranged hexagonal shapes around the third type bristles (6) .
- Figure 5A is a top view of the toothbrush shown Figure 5.
- Figure 6 displays a toothbrush having second type bristles (5) and third type bristles (6) embedded the toothbrush head (2) .
- the bristles are mutually spaced apart from one another by a distance (4) from 0.5 times to 10 times the diameter of the bristles.
- the second type bristles (5) are arranged m hexagonal shapes around the third type bristles (6) .
- At the end of the toothbrush head (2) distal to the handle (1) is a dense, raised tuft of bristles (8) .
- fourth type bristles (7) embedded m the toothbrush head (2) .
- Figure 6A is a top view of the toothbrush shown m Figure
- Figure 7 displays a toothbrush having alternating rows of second type bristles (5) and third type bristles (6) embedded m the toothbrush head (2) .
- the bristles are mutually spaced apart from one another by a distance (4) from 0.5 times to 10 times the diameter of the bristles.
- a dense, raised tuft of bristles (8) At the end of the toothbrush head (2) distal to the handle (li , is a dense, raised tuft of bristles (8) .
- fourth type bristles (7) embedded m the toothbrush head (2) .
- Figure 7A is a top view of the toothbrush shown Figure 7.
- Figure 8 displays a toothbrush having randomly distributed second type bristles (5) and third type bristles (6) embedded m the toothbrush head (2) .
- the bristles are mutually spaced apart from one another by a distance (4) from 0.5 times to 10 times the diameter of the bristles.
- (1) is a dense, raised tuft of bristles (8) .
- fourth type bristles (7) embedded the toothbrush head (2) .
- Figure 8A is a top view of the toothbrush shown m Figure 8.
- Toothbrushes m accordance with the present invention provide efficient tooth cleaning, are easily cleaned, and dry m a relatively short period of time.
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