WO1997012560A1 - A toothpick (toothcleaner) - Google Patents

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WO1997012560A1
WO1997012560A1 PCT/DK1996/000409 DK9600409W WO9712560A1 WO 1997012560 A1 WO1997012560 A1 WO 1997012560A1 DK 9600409 W DK9600409 W DK 9600409W WO 9712560 A1 WO9712560 A1 WO 9712560A1
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toothpick
toothcleaner
product
hook
ofthe
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PCT/DK1996/000409
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Henning Sørensen
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Cnc Promotion Aps
SØRENSEN, Anne
SØRENSEN, Rikke
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Priority to AU69843/96A priority Critical patent/AU6984396A/en
Publication of WO1997012560A1 publication Critical patent/WO1997012560A1/en
Publication of WO1997012560A9 publication Critical patent/WO1997012560A9/en

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61C—DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
    • A61C15/00—Devices for cleaning between the teeth
    • A61C15/02—Toothpicks

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Abstract

The product is an effective toothpick (toothcleaner). Because of the unique shape of the toothpick, it cleans the teeth and massages the gums and helps to prevent plaque and parodontal disease at the same time. The product is the only one of its kind, and this model is produced with the purposes of cleaning the teeth and of improving tooth sanitation.

Description

Designation
A toothpick (toothcleaner).
Scope of the product
The product is a combined toothpick and toothcleaner fitted with an ovalshaped hook at one end, which makes it possible to get into every corner ofthe mouth. The product can be used to clean between the teeth after each meal. The hook can be used to clean the backs ofthe teeth and to massage the gums.
Known technique
Other toothpicks on the market only clean the front ofthe teeth and not the back, and they also do not get into the corners ofthe mouth.
The technical problem that has been solved
With this product we have developed a toothpick (toothcleaner) which is more effective than the toothpicks on the market today and it makes toothcleaning effective and easy. The product can also be used to prevent plaque (tartar) and it has a useflill effect in preventing parondontal disease because the hook can be used to massage the gums.
The new technique
What's new is that the toothpick (toothcleaner) has a hook, which can get into every corner ofthe mouth.
The technical effect
Because of its oval shape, the hook makes it possible for the user to clean the back ofthe teeth, to get into every corner ofthe mouth and to massage the gums very gently.
Futhermore, daily use ofthe toothpick (toothcleaner), helps to prevent the build up of plaque, the user can e.g. "scrape" the front and back ofthe teeth with the hook.
List of figures
Fig. 1 shows the toothpick (toothcleaner) in profile from the side.
Fig. 2 shows the toothpick (toothcleaner) as it looks.
Fig. 3 shows the toothpick's (toothcleaner) point in profile.
Fig. 4 shows the toothpick (toothcleaner) between point and hook.
Fig. 5 shows the oval shape ofthe toothpick (toothcleaner).
Fig. 6 shows the hook ofthe toothpick (toothcleaner). Examples of how to use the product
Figure 2-6 shows the use ofthe product. The toothpick (toothcleaner) is very user friendly. As shown the product has a thin point and a thin hook and the product has an oval shape and in order to obtain the optimal effect so that it does not damage the teeth or the gums but is pleasant to use.

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Cl aims :
Demands
The characteristics ofthe toothpick:
- It is made of a biodegradable material.
- The toothpick has a hook, which can get into every comer ofthe mouth.
- The hook is thin and flexible, oval shaped and has a smooth surface, which is gentle on the gums.
PCT/DK1996/000409 1995-10-04 1996-09-30 A toothpick (toothcleaner) WO1997012560A1 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AU69843/96A AU6984396A (en) 1995-10-04 1996-09-30 A toothpick (toothcleaner)

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DK9500385U DK9500385U3 (en) 1995-10-04 1995-10-04 A toothpick (tooth cleaner)
DK9500385 1995-10-04

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WO1997012560A1 true WO1997012560A1 (en) 1997-04-10
WO1997012560A9 WO1997012560A9 (en) 1997-07-03

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Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2001047430A1 (en) * 1999-12-23 2001-07-05 Dentamin A/S Tooth cleaning device
WO2002007642A1 (en) * 2000-07-14 2002-01-31 Skindbjerg Holding A/S A toothpick/dental cleaner with a trapezoidal-shaped triangular profile, with a pointed tip at one end and a hook

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DK9500385U3 (en) * 1995-10-04 1996-08-09 Henning Soerensen A toothpick (tooth cleaner)

Citations (5)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR754036A (en) * 1933-10-27
US3101727A (en) * 1961-01-18 1963-08-27 Adolph D Wiseman Tooth cleaning device
US3910293A (en) * 1974-01-03 1975-10-07 Jerome H Lemelson Tooth cleaning implement
FR2684542A3 (en) * 1991-12-10 1993-06-11 Ioannis Gizotis Toothpick
DK9500385U3 (en) * 1995-10-04 1996-08-09 Henning Soerensen A toothpick (tooth cleaner)

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR754036A (en) * 1933-10-27
US3101727A (en) * 1961-01-18 1963-08-27 Adolph D Wiseman Tooth cleaning device
US3910293A (en) * 1974-01-03 1975-10-07 Jerome H Lemelson Tooth cleaning implement
FR2684542A3 (en) * 1991-12-10 1993-06-11 Ioannis Gizotis Toothpick
DK9500385U3 (en) * 1995-10-04 1996-08-09 Henning Soerensen A toothpick (tooth cleaner)

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2001047430A1 (en) * 1999-12-23 2001-07-05 Dentamin A/S Tooth cleaning device
WO2002007642A1 (en) * 2000-07-14 2002-01-31 Skindbjerg Holding A/S A toothpick/dental cleaner with a trapezoidal-shaped triangular profile, with a pointed tip at one end and a hook

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DK9500385U3 (en) 1996-08-09

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