Abstract: Disclosed is a brush-like device and related manufacturing method. The device includes at least a handle head portion obtained by way of plastic material moulding on a terminal portion of a metal stem on which bristles of the brush are fixed, the terminal portion of the stem being retained in the moulding position by a through seat of a mould which closes on the stem, and wherein, prior to the moulding of the head portion, it is provided to apply a covering sheath of elastically yieldable material on the terminal portion of the stem, the sheath being of elongate tubular shape having a length of at least 2.5 mm.

Abstract: Disclosed is a brush-like device and related manufacturing method. The device includes at least a handle head portion obtained by way of plastic material moulding on a terminal portion of a metal stem on which bristles of the brush are fixed, the terminal portion of the stem being retained in the moulding position by a through seat of a mould which closes on the stem, and wherein, prior to the moulding of the head portion, it is provided to apply a covering sheath of elastically yieldable material on the terminal portion of the stem, the sheath being of elongate tubular shape having a length of at least 2.5 mm.

Abstract: An improved valve (1) and countervalve (2) package and the manufacturing method thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: A molding process and a mold for manufacturing a toothbrush of plastic material with a resistant inner core, is disclosed. It is provided to manufacture a resistant inner core, and to introduce it into a mold cavity having opposite footprints belonging to a lower half-mold and an upper half-mold and to subsequently inject molten plastic material into the mold cavity for manufacturing at least part of the toothbrush handle. A resistant metal core is placed into a respective footprint of the lower half-mold in contact with at least two support platforms, adapted to support the core in the proximity of a central line of the mold cavity, and before the injection of structural plastic material, to couple the lower half-mold with an upper half-mold having at least one ribbing to contact with the metal core at least in a position between the support platforms and in a position opposite thereto.

Abstract: A toothbrush with a replaceable head formed to permit ready removal and attachment preferably without the use of a tool. The replaceable toothbrush head may advantageously be formed for coupling with a power toothbrush, particularly, a power toothbrush with a power element that protrudes from the toothbrush head. The replaceable toothbrush head thus preferably is formed to accommodate the power element. In a preferred embodiment, the replaceable toothbrush head is rotated about a rotation axis into engagement with the head of the toothbrush main unit. The replaceable toothbrush head may be moved axially along the rotation axis for alignment with an alignment axis. Preferably, the replaceable toothbrush head is moved axially into engagement with the power element for alignment for coupling with the toothbrush main unit.

Abstract: A molding process and a mold for manufacturing a toothbrush of plastic material with a resistant inner core, is disclosed. It is provided to manufacture a resistant inner core, and to introduce it into a mold cavity having opposite footprints belonging to a lower half-mold and an upper half-mold (S2) and to subsequently inject molten plastic material into the mold cavity for manufacturing at least part of the toothbrush handle. A resistant metal core is placed into a respective footprint of the lower half-mold in contact with at least two support platforms, adapted to support the core in the proximity of a central line of the mold cavity, and before the injection of structural plastic material, to couple the lower half-mold with an upper half-mold having at least one ribbing to contact with the metal core at least in a position between the support platforms and in a position opposite thereto.

Abstract: A toothbrush with a replaceable head formed to permit ready removal and attachment preferably without the use of a tool. The replaceable toothbrush head may advantageously be formed for coupling with a power toothbrush, particularly, a power toothbrush with a power element that protrudes from the toothbrush head. The replaceable toothbrush head thus preferably is formed to accommodate the power element. In a preferred embodiment, the replaceable toothbrush head is rotated about a rotation axis into engagement with the head of the toothbrush main unit. The replaceable toothbrush head may be moved axially along the rotation axis for alignment with an alignment axis. Preferably, the replaceable toothbrush head is moved axially into engagement with the power element for alignment for coupling with the toothbrush main unit.

Abstract: A floss bow includes a main body from which at least a pair of tines projects. A floss may be tightened around the tines. The main body also includes a retaining column. The floss is a member of a disposable, replaceable cartridge, which has a rigid portion which may be removably fastened to the retaining column.

Abstract: A moulding process and a mould for manufacturing a toothbrush of plastic material with a resistant inner core, is disclosed. It is provided to manufacture a resistant inner core, and to introduce it into a mould cavity having opposite footprints belonging to a lower half-mould and an upper half-mould (S2) and to subsequently inject molten plastic material into the mould cavity for manufacturing at least part of the toothbrush handle. A resistant metal core is placed into a respective footprint of the lower half-mould in contact with at least two support platforms, adapted to support the core in the proximity of a central line of the mould cavity, and before the injection of structural plastic material, to couple the lower half-mould with an upper half-mould having at least one ribbing to contact with the metal core at least in a position between the support platforms and in a position opposite thereto.

Abstract: A replaceable-head, dental care tool is disclosed, of the type including a handle element (1) and a tool element, the tool element including an engaging extension (10) having at least one flexible reed element (11) equipped with an end pawl (12), and the handle element comprising an engagement seat (2) for the engaging extension (10) which has a shoulder (2b?) able to retain the pawl (12), as well as an activation button (5) in the shape of a separate button and capable of pushing on the pawl (12) to disengage it from the shoulder (2b?), the seat (2) being externally surrounded by an edge (4) of soft elastic material wherein the button (5) is circumferentially enclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a supporting device for an interdental cleaning means, of the type comprising a handle and a tightening head for an elongated appendix portion of said cleaning means, said tightening head comprising a central body around which a complementary rotating bush is mounted, and wherein said bush and said central body have a common hole for hosting said appendix portion, which hole is substantially parallel and offset relative to the rotation axis of the bush.

Abstract: A device with an interdental brush of the type including a support end is disclosed, having a transversal hole capable of housing the deformable stem of a replaceable interdental brush, whereon a cap may be fitted, slidable between two end-stop positions determined by the contrast of a first opening thereof with a projecting pin coaxial with the transversal hole, the cap further having a second opening opposite the first one to allow the deformable stem to pass through, and wherein the support end has a curved back profile with a wide curvature radius and the cross-section profile of the support end is rounded at least on its back side.

Abstract: A replaceable-head, dental care tool is disclosed, of the type comprising a handle element (1) and a tool element, said tool element comprising an engaging extension (10) having at least one flexible reed element (11) equipped with an end pawl (12), and said handle element comprising an engagement seat (2) for said engaging extension (10) which has a shoulder (2b?) able to retain said pawl (12), as well as an activation button (5) in the shape of a separate button and capable of pushing on the pawl (12) to disengage it from said shoulder (2b?), said seat (2) being externally surrounded by an edge (4) of soft elastic material wherein said button (5) is circumferentially enclosed.

Abstract: A floss bow is described, of the type including a main body (1) from which at least a pair of tines (2a, 2b) projects, around which tines a floss (F) may be tightened, the main body further including a retaining column (3), and wherein the floss is a member of a disposable, replaceable cartridge, which including a rigid portion (4) which may be removably fastened to the retaining column (3).

Abstract: A disassemblable toothbrush, includes a bristled portion and a handle portion, the bristled portion comprising a coupling part having at least one flexible working portion provided with a tooth and the handle portion comprising a seat for engagement of the coupling part which has at least one locating element for retaining the tooth, in which the engaging seat (4) comprises a recess (4b) for housing a deformable elastomeric mass (E) able to exert an elastic reaction pressing against the flexible working portion of the coupling part so as to keep the tooth (3c) actively engaged with the locating element (6).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a supporting device for an interdental cleaning means, of the type comprising a handle and a tightening head for an elongated appendix portion of said cleaning means, said tightening head comprising a central body around which a complementary rotating bush is mounted, and wherein said bush and said central body have a common hole for hosting said appendix portion, which hole is substantially parallel and offset relative to the rotation axis of the bush.

Abstract: A disassemblable toothbrush, includes a bristled portion and a handle portion, the bristled portion comprising a coupling part having at least one flexible working portion provided with a tooth and the handle portion comprising a seat for engagement of the coupling part which has at least one locating element for retaining the tooth, in which the engaging seat (4) comprises a recess (4b) for housing a deformable elastomeric mass (E) able to exert an elastic reaction pressing against the flexible working portion of the coupling part so as to keep the tooth (3c) actively engaged with the locating element (6).

Abstract: An interdental tooth-brush includes a support bar (1) with a transversal hole (2a) at one end, a small brush stick (3) with a filiform projection (3a) apt to engage into the transversal hole (2a), and a retention device to fix the projection (3a) into the transversal hole (2a) in an interchangeable manner. The transversal hole (2a) is formed into a support head (2) provided at the end of the support bar (1). This support head (2) has a protuberance projecting through a slot (4a) of a cap (4) fitted onto the support head (2). The cap (4), having two diametrically opposite slots (4a, 4b), is axially slidable between a position of release, in which both slots (4a, 4b) are aligned with the transversal hole (2a), and a locking position, in which the rear slot (4b) is axially offset with respect to the hole (2a ).