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EP1338217A1 - Toothbrush with magnetic elements - Google Patents

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EP1338217A1
EP1338217A1 EP02405127A EP02405127A EP1338217A1 EP 1338217 A1 EP1338217 A1 EP 1338217A1 EP 02405127 A EP02405127 A EP 02405127A EP 02405127 A EP02405127 A EP 02405127A EP 1338217 A1 EP1338217 A1 EP 1338217A1
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Paolo Giuseppe Tini
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0002—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process
    • A46B15/0016—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process with enhancing means
    • A46B15/0026—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process with enhancing means with a magnetic means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0002—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/10—For human or animal care
    • A46B2200/1066—Toothbrush for cleaning the teeth or dentures

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  • the invention relates to a toothbrush with magnetic elements, which, when cleaning teeth, acupuncture points in the Activate oral cavity.
  • a toothbrush of the generic type is known from US Pat. No. 4,682,584 known for magnetic therapy in the oral cavity, in which a rod-shaped magnet is arranged in the brush head. It is however unclear where the poles of the magnet are and with what the magnetic field generated by it is like. In any case, it should be relatively diffuse, so that the possible activation of acupuncture points low should stay.
  • GB-A-2 117 230 shows toothbrushes with various Arrangements of magnetic poles on the top and on the Sides of the brush head, which the deposit of Tartar and similar incrustations on the teeth should prevent. The toothbrushes, however, consistently no magnetic pole on the front of the brush head.
  • the invention is based on the object Specify generic toothbrush that is for suggestion of acupuncture points in the oral cavity. This task is by the invention as in claim 1 is marked, solved.
  • the toothbrush according to the invention comes close to the tooth cleaning itself numerous acupuncture points in the oral cavity (Oral acupuncture according to Dr. Gleditsch) so that it can relatively strong magnetic fields especially at the Front and the sides of the brush head activated become. This means that there are no side effects and no loss of time numerous energetic from the oral cavity Interference fields, as often caused by diseases of the jaw and teeth (e.g. jaw ostitis, periodontitis) as well as dental implants are evoked and affect many parts of the body (Skeleton, stomach, etc.) counteracted.
  • Especially the toothbrush according to the invention acts on the oral Vestibular and retromolar points. Often they can Prerequisite for the effective therapy of various Complaints are created.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a Specify essay with which an ordinary magnetless Toothbrush converted into a toothbrush according to the invention can be.
  • This task is characterized by the characteristics of the Claim 10 solved.
  • An attachment according to the invention allows the separation of the function of the magnetic elements from the Cleaning function of the rapidly wearing toothbrush, see above that it can be replaced without the Magnetic elements would also have to be replaced. He can therefore very long in an economical and environmentally friendly manner be used.
  • the Brush according to the invention on a brush head 1 connects a stalk 2 integral with it at the rear end and which has bristles 3 on its underside.
  • It consists of Plastic, e.g. B. synthetic resin and is in the injection molding process manufactured.
  • Several magnetic elements are close to the surface, but hermetically enclosed in the brush head 1 cast. They are preferably available on the market as flat cylindrical magnetic plates 4a-f formed on a One positive pole on one side and on the opposite side wear a negative pole and their field strength near the pole is between 600 and 1,500 gauss.
  • the magnetic plates 4a-f are each just below the surface, one of them Sides facing. You therefore create one each Magnetic pole on the surface of the brush head 1.
  • the Magnetic poles in turn generate according to their arrangement and Orientation a magnetic field in its environment.
  • One in the middle of the face of the brush head 1 cast magnetic plate 4a produces there (Fig. 2) front magnetic pole 5, preferably a negative pole, while cast on both sides approximately in the middle of the sides Magnetic plates 4b, c generate lateral magnetic poles 6a, b that preferably have opposite polarities.
  • This Arrangement creates a relatively strong field in the Front area of the brush head 1 and laterally and above thereof.
  • the two magnetic plates 4b, c can also be a bar magnet be cast in, which creates the two poles.
  • the Alternate polarities preferably continuously.
  • the distance between immediately successive magnetic plates from center to center is preferably about 2.54 cm, which is one inch or CUN, one Unit of length used to find acupuncture points is used.
  • the magnetic poles on the top of the toothbrush can also be used to attach the same to a Serve closet or other facility.
  • a toothbrush essentially like the one described cast magnetic elements, especially magnetic plates 4a-e provided attachment 8 (Fig. 3a-c) can be used for this become an ordinary magnetless toothbrush into one to convert composite toothbrush according to the invention.
  • the functions of cleaning and activating the Acupuncture points are thus decoupled.
  • the toothbrush that wears out relatively quickly, can therefore as often as required to be replaced during the Magnet containing element used very long can be. This makes its use special inexpensive and environmentally friendly.
  • the essay with different brushes which are z. B. in hardness and Different arrangement of bristles can be used.
  • the attachment 8 has a cover plate 9, in which the Magnetic plates 4d, e are cast and which one in front right-angled end plate 10 with the Magnetic plate 4a carries and laterally corresponding Side plates 11a, b with the magnetic plates 4b, c.
  • the Side plates 11a, b each carry at their lower edges an inwardly projecting locking bar 12, which the Brush head 1 '(Fig. 3c) engages under the magnetless brush and at their rear ends inward projecting locking wings 13, which to fix the attachment 8 on the same behind grasp the brush head 1 '.
  • the attachment 8 can of the Be pushed onto the brush head 1 ', until the locking wings 13 snap in behind the same or also pressed from above until the locking strips 12 under the Engage the brush head 1 '.
  • the attachment 8 is then removable, but reliably attached to the toothbrush.
  • other types of fastening can also be used are used.
  • the brush head contain ferromagnetic material, so the Magnetic elements at the same time the attachment of the attachment serve it or at least support it. It is also conceivable to connect the handle with the attachment and interchangeable brush heads.
  • the brush head 1 of the toothbrush according to the invention can be used for Support or supplement the effect of the magnetic poles too have a certain chromotherapeutically effective color, z. B. red, stimulating and, for example, with gum loss yellow, which is neutral or also green or has an invigorating effect blue, which has a calming effect.
  • a set of e.g. B. three brushes in different colors - such as red, yellow, green / blue, which are or are still used depending on the desired effect cheaper - a corresponding set of colored Essays, each of which one on the toothbrush that has the desired effect promises.
  • the brush head 1 is round and so on Stem attached that it is a preferably oscillating Performs rotational movement.
  • the necessary one electric drive can be in the handle 2 or in the brush head 1 be attached.
  • the magnetic plates 4a-f are similar to the toothbrush according to the first Embodiment appropriate, but the others Magnetic plates 4e, f both on the top of the handle 2 cast. The polarities alternate. The Spaces between successive magnetic plates can again be approx. 2.54 cm.
  • On the sides of the stem 2 are two further magnetic plates opposite each other 4g, h attached, regarding the distance from the brush head 1 lie between the magnetic plates 4e and 4f.
  • the driven brush head 1 not only causes an intense, partly automatic cleaning, also the effect of a Part of the magnetic field is improved because it is without special effort on the part of the user in larger areas sweeps.
  • the brush can be one attached to the handle Have sleeve which carries the magnetic elements and in which of the brushless magnet heads can be used in this case is so that it can be easily replaced.

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The tooth brush has a handle (2) adjoined by a brush head (1) which has at the front at least one magnetic pole (5) and at the sides some lateral magnetic poles (6a,6b). At least one pair of opposing side poles with opposite polarity are provided. The brush head is preferably fitted on the handle so that it can carry out oscillating rotational movement.

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Technisches GebietTechnical field

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Zahnbürste mit Magnetelementen, welche bei der Zahnreinigung Akupunkturpunkte in der Mundhöhle aktivieren.The invention relates to a toothbrush with magnetic elements, which, when cleaning teeth, acupuncture points in the Activate oral cavity.

Stand der TechnikState of the art

Aus der US-A-4 682 584 ist eine gattungsgemässe Zahnbürste für Magnetfeldtherapie in der Mundhöhle bekannt, bei welcher ein stabförmiger Magnet im Bürstenkopf angeordnet ist. Es ist jedoch unklar, wo die Pole des Magneten liegen und damit, wie das von ihm erzeugte Magnetfeld beschaffen ist. Es dürfte jedenfalls verhältnismässig diffus sein, so dass die allfällige Aktivierung von Akupunkturpunkten gering bleiben dürfte.A toothbrush of the generic type is known from US Pat. No. 4,682,584 known for magnetic therapy in the oral cavity, in which a rod-shaped magnet is arranged in the brush head. It is however unclear where the poles of the magnet are and with what the magnetic field generated by it is like. In any case, it should be relatively diffuse, so that the possible activation of acupuncture points low should stay.

GB-A-2 117 230 zeigt Zahnbürsten mit verschiedenen Anordnungen von Magnetpolen an der Oberseite und an den Seiten des Bürstenkopfes, welche die Ablagerung von Zahnstein und ähnlichen Verkrustungen an den Zähnen verhindern sollen. Die Zahnbürsten weisen jedoch durchwegs keinen Magnetpol an der Stirnseite des Bürstenkopfes auf.GB-A-2 117 230 shows toothbrushes with various Arrangements of magnetic poles on the top and on the Sides of the brush head, which the deposit of Tartar and similar incrustations on the teeth should prevent. The toothbrushes, however, consistently no magnetic pole on the front of the brush head.

Darstellung der ErfindungPresentation of the invention

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zu Grunde, eine gattungsgemässe Zahnbürste anzugeben, die sich zur Anregung von Akupunkturpunkten in der Mundhöhle eignet. Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Erfindung, wie sie im Anspruch 1 gekennzeichnet ist, gelöst. Die erfindungsgemässe Zahnbürste kommt bei der Zahnreinigung von selbst in die Nähe der zahlreichen in der Mundhöhle liegenden Akupunkturpunkte (Mundakupunktur nach Dr. Gleditsch), so dass sie durch die verhältnismässig starken Magnetfelder vor allem an der Stirnseite und den Seiten des Bürstenkopfes aktiviert werden. Dadurch wird ohne Nebenwirkungen und Zeitverlust den zahlreichen von der Mundhöhle ausgehenden energetischen Störfeldern, wie sie oft durch Kiefer- und Zahnerkrankungen (z. B. Kieferostitis, Parodontose) sowie Zahnimplantate hervorgerufen werden und sich auf viele Körperteile (Skelett, Magen etc.) auswirken, entgegengewirkt. Vor allem wirkt die erfindungsgemässe Zahnbürste auf die oralen Vestibulum- und Retromolarpunkte. Oft kann so die Voraussetzung für die wirksame Therapierung verschiedener Beschwerden geschaffen werden.The invention is based on the object Specify generic toothbrush that is for suggestion of acupuncture points in the oral cavity. This task is by the invention as in claim 1 is marked, solved. The toothbrush according to the invention comes close to the tooth cleaning itself numerous acupuncture points in the oral cavity (Oral acupuncture according to Dr. Gleditsch) so that it can relatively strong magnetic fields especially at the Front and the sides of the brush head activated become. This means that there are no side effects and no loss of time numerous energetic from the oral cavity Interference fields, as often caused by diseases of the jaw and teeth (e.g. jaw ostitis, periodontitis) as well as dental implants are evoked and affect many parts of the body (Skeleton, stomach, etc.) counteracted. Especially the toothbrush according to the invention acts on the oral Vestibular and retromolar points. Often they can Prerequisite for the effective therapy of various Complaints are created.

Eine weitere Aufgabe der Erfindung liegt darin, einen Aufsatz anzugeben, mit dem eine gewöhnliche magnetlose Zahnbürste in eine erfindungsgemässe Zahnbürste umgewandelt werden kann. Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 10 gelöst. Ein erfindungsgemässer Aufsatz erlaubt die Trennung der Funktion der Magnetelemente von der Reinigungsfunktion der sich rasch abnützenden Zahnbürste, so dass dieselbe ersetzt werden kann, ohne dass die Magnetelemente ebenfalls ersetzt werden müssten. Er kann daher in ökonomischer und umweltschonender Weise sehr lang eingesetzt werden.Another object of the invention is to provide a Specify essay with which an ordinary magnetless Toothbrush converted into a toothbrush according to the invention can be. This task is characterized by the characteristics of the Claim 10 solved. An attachment according to the invention allows the separation of the function of the magnetic elements from the Cleaning function of the rapidly wearing toothbrush, see above that it can be replaced without the Magnetic elements would also have to be replaced. He can therefore very long in an economical and environmentally friendly manner be used.

Kurze Beschreibung der ZeichnungenBrief description of the drawings

Im folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand von Figuren, welche lediglich Ausführungsbeispiele darstellen, näher erläutert.In the following the invention with reference to figures which only represent exemplary embodiments, explained in more detail.

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perspektivisch eine erfindungsgemässe Zahnbürste gemäss einer ersten Ausführungsform,
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schematisch die Anordnung der Magnetpole an der Zahnbürste nach Fig. 1,
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eine Draufsicht auf einen erfindungsgemässen Aufsatz,
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einen Schnitt gemäss B-B in Fig. 3a,
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einen Schnitt gemäss C-C in Fig. 3a, ergänzt durch eine magnetlose Zahnbürste, mit der der Aufsatz verbunden ist und
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perspektivisch eine erfindungsgemässe Zahnbürste gemäss einer zweiten Ausführungsform.
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in perspective a toothbrush according to the invention according to a first embodiment,
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schematically the arrangement of the magnetic poles on the toothbrush according to FIG. 1,
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a plan view of an attachment according to the invention,
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a section according to BB in Fig. 3a,
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a section according to CC in Fig. 3a, supplemented by a magnetless toothbrush to which the attachment is connected and
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in perspective an inventive toothbrush according to a second embodiment.

Wege zur Ausführung der ErfindungWays of Carrying Out the Invention

Gemäss der ersten Ausführungsform (Fig. 1, 2) weist die erfindungsgemässe Bürste einen Bürstenkopf 1 auf, an dessen hinterem Ende ein mit ihm einstückiger Stiel 2 anschliesst und der an seiner Unterseite Borsten 3 trägt. Er besteht aus Kunststoff, z. B. Kunstharz und ist im Spritzgussverfahren hergestellt. Mehrere Magnetelemente sind oberflächennah, aber hermetisch umschlossen in den Bürstenkopf 1 eingegossen. Vorzugsweise sind sie als marktgängige flache zylindrische Magnetplättchen 4a-f ausgebildet, die auf einer Seite einen Pluspol und auf der gegenüberliegenden Seite einen Minuspol tragen und deren Feldstärke in Polnähe zwischen 600 und 1'500 Gauss liegt. Die Magnetplättchen 4a-f liegen jeweils knapp unter der Oberfläche, der eine ihrer Seiten zugewandt ist. Sie erzeugen daher jeweils einen Magnetpol an der Oberfläche des Bürstenkopfes 1. Die Magnetpole erzeugen ihrerseits gemäss ihrer Anordnung und Orientierung ein Magnetfeld in dessen Umgebung.According to the first embodiment (FIGS. 1, 2), the Brush according to the invention on a brush head 1, on the connects a stalk 2 integral with it at the rear end and which has bristles 3 on its underside. It consists of Plastic, e.g. B. synthetic resin and is in the injection molding process manufactured. Several magnetic elements are close to the surface, but hermetically enclosed in the brush head 1 cast. They are preferably available on the market as flat cylindrical magnetic plates 4a-f formed on a One positive pole on one side and on the opposite side wear a negative pole and their field strength near the pole is between 600 and 1,500 gauss. The magnetic plates 4a-f are each just below the surface, one of them Sides facing. You therefore create one each Magnetic pole on the surface of the brush head 1. The Magnetic poles in turn generate according to their arrangement and Orientation a magnetic field in its environment.

Ein mittig an der Stirnseite des Bürstenkopfes 1 eingegossenes Magnetplättchen 4a erzeugt dort (Fig. 2) einen stirnseitigen Magnetpol 5, vorzugsweise einen Minuspol, während beidseitig etwa mittig an den Seiten eingegossene Magnetplättchen 4b,c seitliche Magnetpole 6a,b erzeugen, die vorzugsweise entgegengesetzte Polaritäten aufweisen. Diese Anordnung erzeugt ein verhältnismässig starkes Feld im Frontbereich des Bürstenkopfes 1 sowie seitlich und oberhalb desselben. Dadurch wird bei der Zahnreinigung im wesentlichen die ganze Mundhöhle vom Magnetfeld überstrichen und alle wichtigen Akupunkturpunkte, vor allem die oralen Vestibulum- und Retromolarpunkte werden aktiviert. Statt der beiden Magnetplättchen 4b,c kann auch ein Stabmagnet eingegossen sein, der die beiden Pole erzeugt. Ausserdem ist es natürlich möglich, mehr als je einen seitlichen Magnetpol vorzusehen, wobei auch im vorderen Stielbereich seitliche Magnetpole liegen können.One in the middle of the face of the brush head 1 cast magnetic plate 4a produces there (Fig. 2) front magnetic pole 5, preferably a negative pole, while cast on both sides approximately in the middle of the sides Magnetic plates 4b, c generate lateral magnetic poles 6a, b that preferably have opposite polarities. This Arrangement creates a relatively strong field in the Front area of the brush head 1 and laterally and above thereof. As a result, when cleaning teeth in essentially swept the entire oral cavity by the magnetic field and all the important acupuncture points, especially the oral ones Vestibular and retromolar points are activated. Instead of the two magnetic plates 4b, c can also be a bar magnet be cast in, which creates the two poles. Also is it is of course possible to have more than one side magnetic pole To be provided, with lateral in the front stem area Magnetic poles can lie.

Zur Verstärkung des Magnetfeldes oberhalb des Bürstenkopfes 1 sind an dessen Oberseite die weitere Magnetplättchen 4d,e,f eingegossen, welche an der Oberfläche obere Magnetpole 7a,b,c erzeugen, wobei der vor der Mitte des Bürstenkopfes 1 liegende vorderste Magnetpol 7a zu der des stirnseitigen Magnetpols 5 entgegengesetzte Polarität aufweist, also im beschriebenen Fall ein Pluspol ist. Von den weiteren oberen Magnetpolen 7b,c weist der hinter der Mitte des Bürstenkopfes 1 liegende erste eine zu der des vordersten Magnetpoles 7a entgegengesetzte Polarität auf, ist also ein Minuspol, während der zweite, bereits im vorderen Stielbereich liegende wiederum entgegengesetzte Polarität aufweist, also ein Pluspol ist. Es ist möglich, noch mehr obere Magnetpole an der Oberseite des Bürstenkopfes 1 und des Stieles 2 vorzusehen, deren Polaritäten vorzugsweise durchgehend abwechseln. Der Abstand zwischen unmittelbar aufeinanderfolgenden Magnetplättchen von Mittelpunkt zu Mittelpunkt beträgt vorzugsweise etwa 2,54 cm, was einem Zoll oder CUN entspricht, einer Längeneinheit, die zum Auffinden von Akupunkturpunkten benutzt wird. Die Magnetpole an der Oberseite der Zahnbürste können übrigens auch zur Befestigung derselben an einem Toiletteschrank oder einer anderen Einrichtung dienen.To strengthen the magnetic field above the brush head 1 are on the top of the other magnetic plates 4d, e, f cast, which on the upper surface Generate magnetic poles 7a, b, c, the front of the middle of the Brush head 1 lying foremost magnetic pole 7a to that of frontal magnetic pole 5 opposite polarity has, so in the case described is a positive pole. Of the further upper magnetic poles 7b, c has behind the Center of the brush head 1 lying first one to that of foremost magnetic poles 7a of opposite polarity, is a negative pole, while the second one is already in front stalk area lying again opposite Has polarity, i.e. is a positive pole. It is possible, even more upper magnetic poles on the top of the To provide brush head 1 and the handle 2, the Alternate polarities preferably continuously. The distance between immediately successive magnetic plates from center to center is preferably about 2.54 cm, which is one inch or CUN, one Unit of length used to find acupuncture points is used. The magnetic poles on the top of the toothbrush can also be used to attach the same to a Serve closet or other facility.

Ein im wesentlichen wie die beschriebene Zahnbürste mit eingegossenen Magnetelementen, insbesondere Magnetplättchen 4a-e versehener Aufsatz 8 (Fig. 3a-c) kann dazu verwendet werden, eine gewöhnliche magnetlose Zahnbürste in eine zusammengesetzte erfindungsgemässe Zahnbürste umzuwandeln. Die Funktionen der Reinigung und der Aktivierung der Akupunkturpunkte sind damit entkoppelt. Die Zahnbürste, die sich verhältnismässig rasch abnützt, kann daher so oft wie erforderlich ausgewechselt werden, während der die Magnetelemente enthaltende Aufsatz sehr lange verwendet werden kann. Dies macht seinen Einsatz besonders kostengünstig und umweltschonend. Ausserdem kann der Aufsatz mit verschiedenen Bürsten, die sich z. B. in der Härte und Anordnung der Borsten unterscheiden, verwendet werden.A toothbrush essentially like the one described cast magnetic elements, especially magnetic plates 4a-e provided attachment 8 (Fig. 3a-c) can be used for this become an ordinary magnetless toothbrush into one to convert composite toothbrush according to the invention. The functions of cleaning and activating the Acupuncture points are thus decoupled. The toothbrush that wears out relatively quickly, can therefore as often as required to be replaced during the Magnet containing element used very long can be. This makes its use special inexpensive and environmentally friendly. In addition, the essay with different brushes, which are z. B. in hardness and Different arrangement of bristles can be used.

Der Aufsatz 8 weist eine Deckplatte 9 auf, in welche die Magnetplättchen 4d,e eingegossen sind und welche vorn eine rechtwinklig abstehende Stirnplatte 10 mit dem Magnetplättchen 4a trägt sowie seitlich entsprechende Seitenplatten 11a,b mit den Magnetplättchen 4b,c. Die Seitenplatten 11a,b tragen an ihren unteren Rändern jeweils eine nach innen einspringende Rastleiste 12, welche den Bürstenkopf 1' (Fig. 3c) der magnetlosen Bürste untergreift und an ihren hinteren Enden nach innen abstehende Rastflügel 13, welche zur Fixierung des Aufsatzes 8 an demselben hinter den Bürstenkopf 1' greifen. Der Aufsatz 8 kann von der Stirnseite her auf den Bürstenkopf 1' aufgeschoben werden, bis die Rastflügel 13 hinter demselben einrasten oder auch von oben her aufgedrückt, bis die Rastleisten 12 unter dem Bürstenkopf 1' einrasten. Der Aufsatz 8 ist dann abnehmbar, aber zuverlässig an der Zahnbürste befestigt. Selbstverständlich können aber auch andere Befestigungsarten zum Einsatz kommen. So kann etwa der Bürstenkopf ferromagnetisches Material enthalten, so dass die Magnetelemente zugleich der Fixierung des Aufsatzes an demselben dienen oder sie mindestens unterstützen. Es ist auch denkbar, den Stiel mit dem Aufsatz zu verbinden und auswechselbare Bürstenköpfe vorzusehen.The attachment 8 has a cover plate 9, in which the Magnetic plates 4d, e are cast and which one in front right-angled end plate 10 with the Magnetic plate 4a carries and laterally corresponding Side plates 11a, b with the magnetic plates 4b, c. The Side plates 11a, b each carry at their lower edges an inwardly projecting locking bar 12, which the Brush head 1 '(Fig. 3c) engages under the magnetless brush and at their rear ends inward projecting locking wings 13, which to fix the attachment 8 on the same behind grasp the brush head 1 '. The attachment 8 can of the Be pushed onto the brush head 1 ', until the locking wings 13 snap in behind the same or also pressed from above until the locking strips 12 under the Engage the brush head 1 '. The attachment 8 is then removable, but reliably attached to the toothbrush. Of course, other types of fastening can also be used are used. For example, the brush head contain ferromagnetic material, so the Magnetic elements at the same time the attachment of the attachment serve it or at least support it. It is also conceivable to connect the handle with the attachment and interchangeable brush heads.

Der Bürstenkopf 1 der erfindungsgemässe Zahnbürste kann zur Unterstützung oder Ergänzung der Wirkung der Magnetpole auch eine bestimmte chromotherapeutisch wirksame Farbe aufweisen, z. B. rot, das, etwa bei Zahnfleischschwund, anregend und belebend wirkt, gelb, das neutral ist oder auch grün oder blau, das beruhigend wirkt. Von besonderem Interesse ist es aus diesem Grund, einen Satz von z. B. drei Bürsten in verschiedenen Farben - etwa rot, gelb, grün/blau vorzusehen, die je nach der gewünschten Wirkung eingesetzt werden oder-noch günstiger - einen entsprechenden Satz von farbigen Aufsätzen, von welchen jeweils derjenige auf die Zahnbürste aufgesteckt wird, der die gerade gewünschte Wirkung verspricht. Darüberhinaus ist es auch möglich, einen Satz von Aufsätzen anzubieten, die sich nach Anordnung oder Polarität der Magnetpole unterscheiden. Natürlich können diese Unterschiede mit Farbunterschieden kombiniert werden. The brush head 1 of the toothbrush according to the invention can be used for Support or supplement the effect of the magnetic poles too have a certain chromotherapeutically effective color, z. B. red, stimulating and, for example, with gum loss yellow, which is neutral or also green or has an invigorating effect blue, which has a calming effect. It is of particular interest for this reason, a set of e.g. B. three brushes in different colors - such as red, yellow, green / blue, which are or are still used depending on the desired effect cheaper - a corresponding set of colored Essays, each of which one on the toothbrush that has the desired effect promises. In addition, it is also possible to use a sentence to offer essays which are arranged or Distinguish polarity of the magnetic poles. Of course you can these differences are combined with color differences.

Bei einer Zahnbürste gemäss einer weiteren Ausführungsform (Fig. 4) ist der Bürstenkopf 1 rund ausgebildet und so am Stiel befestigt, dass er eine vorzugsweise oszillierende Rotationsbewegung ausführt. Der dazu erforderliche elektrische Antrieb kann im Stiel 2 oder auch im Bürstenkopf 1 selbst angebracht sein. Die Magnetplättchen 4a-f sind ähnlich wie bei der Zahnbürste gemäss der ersten Ausführungsform angebracht, allerdings sind die weiteren Magnetplättchen 4e,f beide an der Oberseite des Stiels 2 eingegossen. Die Polaritäten wechseln wiederum ab. Die Abstände zwischen aufeinanderfolgenden Magnetplättchen kann wiederum ca. 2,54 cm betragen. An den Seiten des Stieles 2 sind einander gegenüberliegend zwei weitere Magnetplättchen 4g,h angebracht, die bezüglich des Abstandes vom Bürstenkopf 1 zwischen den Magnetplättchen 4e und 4f liegen. Der angetriebene Bürstenkopf 1 bewirkt nicht nur eine intensive, teilweise automatische Reinigung, auch die Wirkung eines Teils des Magnetfeldes wird verbessert, da es ohne besonderes Zutun des Benutzers grössere Raumbereiche überstreicht. Die Bürste kann eine mit dem Stiel verbundene Hülse aufweisen, welche die Magnetelemente trägt und in welche der in diesem Fall magnetlose Bürstenkopf einsetzbar ist, so dass er leicht ausgewechselt werden kann.In a toothbrush according to a further embodiment (Fig. 4) the brush head 1 is round and so on Stem attached that it is a preferably oscillating Performs rotational movement. The necessary one electric drive can be in the handle 2 or in the brush head 1 be attached. The magnetic plates 4a-f are similar to the toothbrush according to the first Embodiment appropriate, but the others Magnetic plates 4e, f both on the top of the handle 2 cast. The polarities alternate. The Spaces between successive magnetic plates can again be approx. 2.54 cm. On the sides of the stem 2 are two further magnetic plates opposite each other 4g, h attached, regarding the distance from the brush head 1 lie between the magnetic plates 4e and 4f. The driven brush head 1 not only causes an intense, partly automatic cleaning, also the effect of a Part of the magnetic field is improved because it is without special effort on the part of the user in larger areas sweeps. The brush can be one attached to the handle Have sleeve which carries the magnetic elements and in which of the brushless magnet heads can be used in this case is so that it can be easily replaced.

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Rastleistensnap-in strips
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Rastflügellatching wings

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Zahnbürste mit einem Stiel (2) und einem an denselben anschliessenden, an seiner Unterseite Borsten (3) tragenden Bürstenkopf (1) mit Magnetelementen zur Erzeugung eines Magnetfeldes in dessen Umgebung, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass am Bürstenkopf (1) vorn mindestens ein stirnseitiger Magnetpol (5) und beidseits seitliche Magnetpole (6a, 6b) angeordnet sind.Toothbrush with a handle (2) and a brush head (1) adjoining it, with bristles (3) on its underside, with magnetic elements for generating a magnetic field in the vicinity thereof, characterized in that at least one magnetic pole () on the front at the brush head (1) 5) and lateral magnetic poles (6a, 6b) are arranged on both sides. Zahnbürste nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der stirnseitige Magnetpol (5) ein Minuspol ist.Toothbrush according to claim 1, characterized in that the front magnetic pole (5) is a negative pole. Zahnbürste nach Anspruch 1 oder 2 dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mindestens ein Paar einander gegenüberliegender und entgegengesetzte Polaritäten aufweisender seitlicher Magnetpole (6a, 6b) vorgesehen ist.Toothbrush according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that at least one pair of opposite and opposite polarities having lateral magnetic poles (6a, 6b) is provided. Zahnbürste nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an der Oberseite des Bürstenkopfes (1) mindestens ein vorderster oberer Magnetpol (7a) angeordnet ist.Toothbrush according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that at least one foremost upper magnetic pole (7a) is arranged on the top of the brush head (1). Zahnbürste nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an der Oberseite des Bürstenkopfes (1) oder des vorderen Stielbereichs nach hinten versetzt mindestens ein weiterer oberer Magnetpol (7b, 7c) angeordnet ist, wobei vorzugsweise die Polarität jedes weiteren oberen Magnetpols (7b, 7c) der des jeweils voraufgehenden oberen Magnetpols (7a; 7b) entgegangesetzt ist. Toothbrush according to Claim 4, characterized in that at least one further upper magnetic pole (7b, 7c) is arranged on the upper side of the brush head (1) or of the front handle area, with the polarity of each further upper magnetic pole (7b, 7c) preferably being arranged. that of the preceding upper magnetic pole (7a; 7b) is opposed. Zahnbürste nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Magnetpole (5, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 7c) von Permanentmagneten, vorzugsweise flachen Magnetplättchen (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e, 4f), deren gegenüberliegende Seiten einen Pluspol und einen Minuspol tragen, gebildet werden.Toothbrush according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the magnetic poles (5, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 7c) of permanent magnets, preferably flat magnetic plates (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e, 4f), their opposite Bear a positive pole and a negative pole. Zahnbürste nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Bürstenkopf (1) und der Stiel (2) aus Kunststoff bestehen und die Magnetelemente von demselben vollständig umgeben sind.Toothbrush according to claim 6, characterized in that the brush head (1) and the handle (2) consist of plastic and the magnetic elements are completely surrounded by the same. Zahnbürste nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Feldstärke an der Oberfläche der Zahnbürste in der Nähe der Magnetpole (5, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 7c) zwischen 600 Gauss und 1'500 Gauss beträgt.Toothbrush according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the field strength on the surface of the toothbrush near the magnetic poles (5, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 7c) is between 600 Gauss and 1,500 Gauss. Zahnbürste nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Bürstenkopf (1) derart am Stiel (2) befestigt ist, dass er eine vorzugsweise oszillierende Rotationsbewegung ausführen kann.Toothbrush according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the brush head (1) is attached to the handle (2) in such a way that it can execute a preferably oscillating rotational movement. Aufsatz (8) mit Magnetelementen, welcher zwecks Herstellung einer Zahnbürste nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9 mit einem magnetlosen Bürstenkopf (1') verbindbar ist.Attachment (8) with magnetic elements, which purpose Manufacture of a toothbrush according to one of claims 1 to 9 can be connected to a magnetless brush head (1 ') is.
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