FR2780254A1 - Disposable travel toothbrush - Google Patents

Abstract

The toothbrush comprises a body (1) with a removable cap (2) covering a head (3) with bristles (6) which are impregnated with a liquid dentifrice made from coconut oil, sodium sulfate, glycerol, sorbitol, allantoin and extracts of mint and cloves. Preferred Features: The cap is fitted to the body with a security ring prior to use.

Description

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TOOTHBRUSH.

  The subject of the present invention is a toothbrush, in particular, but not exclusively, for single use,

  intended to ensure dental hygiene.

  It is recommended by practitioners to brush their teeth several times a day using a toothbrush and toothpaste. However, the necessities of modern life make such brushing often impossible when the person is outside his home and, in particular, while traveling. It has already been proposed to include the toothpaste in the handle of the toothbrush so that the transport thereof does not cause difficulties. However, even in this case, brushing your teeth requires, in addition to some privacy,

a water source and a sink.

  The object of the invention is to overcome this drawback and to allow dental hygiene in all circumstances

  by a disposable disposable toothbrush.

  According to the invention, the toothbrush comprising a handle one end of which carries a brushing head including bristles is characterized in that a solution

  toothpaste permeates the bristles of the brush.

  Preferably, the brush has the shape of a pen with a cap. The connection between the body and the cap is, for example, ensured by a detachable ring at the time of

  use so as to ensure the inviolability of the product.

  The presentation in the form of a pen allows you to carry the brush on you. Its small footprint makes it suitable for

  perform its function for short trips.

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  The brush is impregnated with two drops of toothpaste which is sufficient to purify the breath without the need to reject the product on the one hand because there are very few and, on the other hand because it is neither foaming nor pasty. According to another characteristic of the invention, the toothpaste is unmanageable. The toothpaste is liquid

  and based on essential oils including menthol.

  A successful composition includes coconut oil, sodium sulfate, glycerol, sorbitol

  allantoin and extracts of mint and cloves.

  Other characteristics and advantages of the invention

  will appear during the following description of

  particular embodiments, given solely by way of nonlimiting examples, with reference to the drawings which represent: - Figure 1, an exploded view of the open toothbrush; - Figure 2, a view of the toothbrush in the transport position; - Figure 3, another embodiment in which the

  brush itself can be replaced.

  As shown in Figure 1, the brush comprises a handle 1 or grip body, on which is mounted an extractable cap 2. The brush is introduced into the mouth by taking the body 1. The brush 3 is glued

or welded to the body 1.

  The cap 2 can also be used as a handle part by snapping it onto the end of the body 1 opposite the brush 3. The bristles 6 of the brush head 3 are, according to the invention, impregnated with a solution

  toothpaste of the type described above.

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  As shown in Figure 2, before use, the toothbrush is in the form of a generally cylindrical case whose diameter is, for example 15 millimeters, for a length of 92 millimeters. The body 1 and the cap 2 are advantageously joined by a tamper-evident ring 4 intended to control the first opening of the case. This ring is broken when the brush is used for the first time. But a number of brushes can be included in a sealed package so that the presence

  a tamper-evident ring is no longer required.

  In another embodiment, represented in FIG. 3, the brushing head 3 is mounted on the body 1 of the

  brush by snapping the end 5 into it.

  The case consisting of the body 1 and the cap 2 can be kept, only the brushing head presented in a blister

being thrown away after use.

  It goes without saying that many variations can be made, in particular by substitution of technical means

  equivalent, without departing from the scope of the invention.

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Claims (5)

  1 Toothbrush comprising a body (1) one end of which carries the brushing head (3) composed of bristles (6) characterized in that a toothpaste solution   impregnates the bristles (6) of the brush head.   2 Toothbrush according to claim 1, characterized in that the toothpaste is liquid, based on oils   essentials including menthol, unmanageable.   3 Toothbrush according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the brush has the shape of a pen closed by a cap (2).   4 Toothbrush according to claim 3, characterized in that the connection between the body (1) and the cap (2)   is produced by a tamper-evident ring (4).     Toothbrush according to claim 3, characterized in that the cap (2) can be snapped onto the end   of the body (1) opposite the brushing head (3).   6 Toothpaste solution for the impregnation of a toothbrush according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises coconut oil, sodium sulphate, glycerol, allanthoin sorbitol and mint and clove extracts.