Interdental Brush with Antiseptic Dental Solution
An interdental brush with antiseptic dental solution includes a storage pod, an elongated handle, an internal flow system, and a plurality of brush sets. The plurality of brush sets is connected around the elongated handle as the elongated handle is in fluid communication with the storage pod through the internal flow system. The antiseptic dental solution that is stored within the storage pod dispenses into the plurality of brush sets through the internal flow system upon user's discretion so that the brushing process of the interdental brush between the teeth is physically able to dislodge plaque biofilm and food.
The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 61/862,331 filed on Aug. 5, 2013.
FIELD OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates generally to dental accessories, particularly those used in periodontal care. More specifically, the present invention is an interdental brush with an internal flow system for antiseptic dental solution that is stored within a storage pod.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONPeriodontal care can be considered one of the most important fields of dentistry. This is due to the fact that periodontology focuses on the periodontium, the supporting tissues of the teeth including the alveolar bone, cementum, gingiva, and periodontal ligament. Diseases and conditions of the periodontium are often more complex than issues that primarily affect the teeth themselves. As such, it is imperative that proper daily periodontal care habits be practiced. Improper and/or insufficient periodontal care can result in the accumulation of bacterial plaque biofilm leading to subsequent diseases of the periodontium supporting the teeth such as gingivitis and periodontitis. These diseases can cause alveolar bone loss, tooth loss, and a multitude of additional problems if left untreated. In addition to normal brushing and flossing, dentists recommend utilizing accessories such as dental floss and mouthwash to remove dental plaque biofilm forms between teeth and below the gum line. Another effective dental accessory is the interdental pick, a thin device that is inserted between teeth to dislodge food and plaque biofilm as well as massage the gums. The present invention seeks to enhance and improve upon currently existing means of maintaining overall dental health and in particular, periodontal health.
The present invention is an interdental brush that features antiseptic dental solution stored within a storage pod located at one end of the brush. The storage pod releases dental solution into an internal flow system within the interdental brush. A plurality of opening sets present along the length of the brush allows the dental solution to excrete from the interior of the brush onto the bristles. The dental solution is released by squeezing the storage pod, causing the dental solution to exit the storage pod and distribute through the plurality of opening sets along the length of the brush. This may be done while the user is utilizing the brush in the normal manner by sliding the brush between the teeth to physically dislodge plaque biofilm and food. The dental solution comes into contact with the bristles and the user's teeth as the user brushes, providing an additional cleaning effect. After the user has completed brushing, the dental solution may be spat out.
The object of the present invention is to enhance and improve upon current methods of maintaining periodontal hygiene habits, particularly when removing plaque biofilm and food between the teeth. The present invention provides users with simultaneous mechanical and chemical cleaning of the teeth for a more thorough effect. The dental solution works in conjunction with the interdental brush to kill plaque that can cause tooth decay, gingivitis, and bad breath. The interdental brush may be used after the dental solution within the pod has been expended if the bristles have not become too worn. The interdental brush is disposable and may be discarded after the dental solution has been expended and the bristles have become too worn. When used properly and regularly, the present invention is an effective supplement to other conventional oral hygiene practices such as brushing and flossing.
All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
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A user may dispense the antiseptic dental solution from the storage pod 1 and into the internal flow system 6 of the present invention. Squeezing of the storage pod 1 causes the antiseptic dental solution to exit the storage pod 1 and enter the main channel 7 of the internal flow system 6. The antiseptic dental solution then travels along the main channel 7 and exits the internal flow system 6 through the plurality of vent systems 8. More specifically, the antiseptic dental solution exits through the plurality of openings 9 that is located along the length of the distal portion 5. The antiseptic dental solution is preferably in gel form to prevent immediate wastage upon expulsion from the plurality of openings 9.
In an alternative embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of vent systems 8 is adjacently positioned with the proximal portion 4 as the plurality of openings 9 radially traverses into the main channel 7 through the distal portion 5. Additionally, the plurality of brush sets 10 is adjacently positioned with the plurality of vent systems 8 as the plurality of brush sets 10 arranges around and along the distal portion 5. In an another alternative embodiment of the present invention, the storage pod 1 can be removably attached with the elongated handle 3 from an end so that a user can easily attached and detach the storage pod 1 from the elongated handle 3.
The present invention is used by sliding the elongated handle 3 into the narrow spacing between teeth to physically dislodge plaque biofilm and food between the teeth. The storage pod 1 is squeezed at the user's discretion to dispense various quantities of antiseptic dental solution from the storage pod 1 onto the plurality of brush sets 10 as the user goes through the brushing process. As a result, the antiseptic dental solution kills plaque that causes tooth decay, gingivitis, and bad breath. The present invention may be used to provide solely mechanical cleaning after the antiseptic dental solution within the storage pod 1 has been expelled, providing that the plurality of bristles 11 has not become too worn. The present invention is easily disposable after the plurality of brush sets 10 has become unusable.
The object of the present invention is to provide simultaneous mechanical and chemical cleaning in order to better maintain periodontal hygiene as well as oral hygiene as a whole. When used properly and on a regular basis, the present invention serves as an effective supplement to other conventional practices such as brushing. The present invention enhances and improves upon existing dental accessories. In particular, interdental picks and brushes are already highly favored over conventional dental floss due to their superior ease of use and superior effectiveness in removing plaque biofilm and food lodged between teeth. The present invention incorporates the additional factor of chemical cleaning into the interdental brushes and picks to improve their effectiveness in periodontal hygiene.
Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.
Claims
1. An interdental brush with antiseptic dental solution comprises:
- a storage pod;
- an elongated handle;
- an internal flow system;
- a plurality of brush sets;
- the storage pod comprises an inner compartment;
- the elongated handle comprises a proximal portion and a distal portion;
- the internal flow system comprises a main channel and a plurality of vent systems;
- the storage pod being connected with the elongated handle;
- the plurality of brush sets being perimetrically connected around the elongated handle opposite of the storage pod; and
- the storage pod and the elongated handle being in fluid communication with each other through the internal flow system.
2. The interdental brush with antiseptic dental solution as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- the inner compartment being positioned within the storage pod, wherein the inner compartment stores an antiseptic dental solution; and
- the proximal portion and the distal portion being oppositely positioned from each other along the elongated handle.
3. The interdental brush with antiseptic dental solution as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- the main channel concentrically traversing into the distal portion through the proximal portion;
- the plurality of vent systems being perimetrically positioned around the distal portion;
- the plurality of vent systems being equally positioned along the distal portion; and
- the plurality of vent systems being in fluid communication with the main channel.
4. The interdental brush with antiseptic dental solution as claimed in claim 3 comprises:
- each of the plurality of vent systems comprises a plurality of openings; and
- the plurality of openings radially traversing into the main channel through distal portion.
5. The interdental brush with antiseptic dental solution as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- the plurality of brush sets being perimetrically connected around the distal portion; and
- the plurality of brush sets being interspaced between each of the plurality of vent systems.
6. The interdental brush with antiseptic dental solution as claimed in claim 5 comprises:
- each of the plurality of brush sets comprises a plurality of bristles; and
- the plurality of bristles being radially positioned around the distal portion.
7. The interdental brush with antiseptic dental solution as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- the proximal portion being connected with the storage pod; and
- the main channel being in fluid communication with the inner compartment, wherein an antiseptic dental solution travels from the inner compartment to the plurality of brush sets through the main channel and the plurality of vent systems.
8. An interdental brush with antiseptic dental solution comprises:
- a storage pod;
- an elongated handle;
- an internal flow system;
- a plurality of brush sets;
- the storage pod comprises an inner compartment;
- the elongated handle comprises a proximal portion and a distal portion;
- the internal flow system comprises a main channel and a plurality of vent systems;
- the inner compartment being positioned within the storage pod, wherein the inner compartment stores an antiseptic dental solution;
- the proximal portion and the distal portion being oppositely positioned from each other along the elongated handle;
- the proximal portion being connected with the storage pod;
- the plurality of brush sets being perimetrically connected around the elongated handle opposite of the storage pod; and
- the storage pod and the elongated handle being in fluid communication with each other through the internal flow system.
9. The interdental brush with antiseptic dental solution as claimed in claim 8 comprises:
- the main channel concentrically traversing into the distal portion through the proximal portion;
- the plurality of vent systems being perimetrically positioned around the distal portion;
- the plurality of vent systems being equally positioned along the distal portion; and
- the plurality of vent systems being in fluid communication with the main channel.
10. The interdental brush with antiseptic dental solution as claimed in claim 9 comprises:
- each of the plurality of vent systems comprises a plurality of openings; and
- the plurality of openings radially traversing into the main channel through distal portion.
11. The interdental brush with antiseptic dental solution as claimed in claim 8 comprises:
- the plurality of brush sets being perimetrically connected around the distal portion; and
- the plurality of brush sets being interspaced between each of the plurality of vent systems.
12. The interdental brush with antiseptic dental solution as claimed in claim 11 comprises:
- each of the plurality of brush sets comprises a plurality of bristles; and
- the plurality of bristles being radially positioned around the distal portion.
13. The interdental brush with antiseptic dental solution as claimed in claim 8 comprises:
- the main channel being in fluid communication with the inner compartment, wherein an antiseptic dental solution travels from the inner compartment to the plurality of brush sets through the main channel and the plurality of vent systems.
14. An interdental brush with antiseptic dental solution comprises:
- a storage pod;
- an elongated handle;
- an internal flow system;
- a plurality of brush sets;
- the storage pod comprises an inner compartment;
- the elongated handle comprises a proximal portion and a distal portion;
- the internal flow system comprises a main channel and a plurality of vent systems;
- the inner compartment being positioned within the storage pod, wherein the inner compartment stores an antiseptic dental solution;
- the proximal portion and the distal portion being oppositely positioned from each other along the elongated handle;
- the proximal portion being connected with the storage pod;
- the plurality of brush sets being perimetrically connected around the elongated handle opposite of the storage pod;
- the storage pod and the elongated handle being in fluid communication with each other through the internal flow system; and
- the main channel being in fluid communication with the inner compartment, wherein an antiseptic dental solution travels from the inner compartment to the plurality of brush sets through the main channel and the plurality of vent systems.
15. The interdental brush with antiseptic dental solution as claimed in claim 14 comprises:
- the main channel concentrically traversing into the distal portion through the proximal portion;
- the plurality of vent systems being perimetrically positioned around the distal portion;
- the plurality of vent systems being equally positioned along the distal portion; and
- the plurality of vent systems being in fluid communication with the main channel.
16. The interdental brush with antiseptic dental solution as claimed in claim 15 comprises:
- each of the plurality of vent systems comprises a plurality of openings; and
- the plurality of openings radially traversing into the main channel through distal portion.
17. The interdental brush with antiseptic dental solution as claimed in claim 14 comprises:
- the plurality of brush sets being perimetrically connected around the distal portion; and
- the plurality of brush sets being interspaced between each of the plurality of vent systems.
18. The interdental brush with antiseptic dental solution as claimed in claim 17 comprises:
- each of the plurality of brush sets comprises a plurality of bristles; and
- the plurality of bristles being radially positioned around the distal portion.
Type: Application
Filed: Aug 5, 2014
Publication Date: Feb 5, 2015
Inventor: Ethel Marlene Miles (Fredericksburg, VA)
Application Number: 14/452,266
International Classification: A46B 11/00 (20060101); A46B 7/04 (20060101);