A46B5/026

Method for producing brushes, in particular interdental brushes, and brush, in particular interdental brush, and product group comprising a plurality of brushes
11622617 · 2023-04-11 · ·

The invention relates to a brush, in particular an interdental brush, which comprises a bristle-carrying stem defining a longitudinal direction and having an elongate support core, a bristle area having bristles projecting from the bristle-carrying stem, and a neck element connecting the support core to a handle, wherein the handle, the support core and the neck element are injection moulded integrally from a first plastics component, and wherein a second plastics component in the form of an integral layer and the bristles projecting therefrom is mounted on the support core. The invention also relates to corresponding product groups and to a corresponding method.

FOLDABLE TOOTHBRUSH WITH CARABINER
20220378189 · 2022-12-01 ·

A toothbrush including bristles extended from one end of the toothbrush, a handle extended from another end of the toothbrush opposite the one end, and any of an attachment hole, arranged between the bristles and handle and configured to receive a support leg to be attached therein, and a groove are provided, either of which may improve drying and therefore decrease in transmission of pathogens via the bristles by, for example, improving air circulation to the bristles raised away from a surface via action of the end and the surface.

MOLDED ARTICLE FOR ORAL CARE PRODUCT AND ORAL CARE PRODUCT
20230189972 · 2023-06-22 · ·

A molded article (20) for an oral care product includes a primary molded part (P) that includes a covering target part (PC), a secondary molded part (Q) that includes a covering part (Q40) covering the covering target part (PC), and an exposed structure (500) that includes one or a plurality of penetration parts (P100) penetrating the covering part (Q40). The penetration part (P100) includes an exposed surface exposed with respect to the covering part (Q40). The penetration part (P100) is provided in the primary molded part (P) such that a force received by the primary molded part (P) from a resin material corresponding to the secondary molded part (Q) so as to deform the primary molded part (P) in a secondary molding step of molding the secondary molded part (Q) is able to be transferred to a mold through the exposed surface.

Oral Care Implement Having Multi-Component Handle

An oral care implement having a multi-component handle is disclosed. In one aspect, the oral care implement comprises: a handle extending along a longitudinal axis; a head coupled to the handle; at least one tooth cleaning element extending from the head; the handle comprising: a first component constructed of a first material, the first component comprising a first component aperture; a second component constructed of a second material, the second component comprising the head and an anchor, the anchor located within the first component aperture and comprising a second component aperture; and a third component disposed within the second component aperture.

Oral Care Implement Having Multi-Component Handle

An oral care implement having a multi-component handle is disclosed. In one aspect, the oral care implement comprises: a handle; a head coupled to the handle; at least one tooth cleaning element extending from the head; the handle comprising: a first component constructed of a first hard material; and a second component constructed of a second hard material, the second component comprising a plurality of strips that collectively form a strap network that wraps around the first component.

Oral Care Implement Having Multi-Component Handle

An oral care implement having a multi-component handle is disclosed. In one aspect, the oral care implement comprises: a handle comprising a first component constructed of a first material and a second component constructed of a second material; the first component comprising: first, second and third depressions formed into an outer surface of the first component; and a first through-hole extending from a floor of the second depression to a floor of the third depression, the first through-hole extending through sidewalls of the first depression; and the second component comprising: a first portion disposed within the first depression, a second portion disposed within the second depression, and a third portion disposed within the first depression; and the first, second and third portions connected together to form an integral mass of the second material.

Applicator device
11672326 · 2023-06-13 · ·

An applicator device including at least one holding section, at least one working tip, and a neck section connecting the holding section and the working tip, the device also includes a base body formed at least partially from a first plastic component, the base body being at least partially overmolded by at least one second plastic component that is softer than the first plastic component. In the region of the working tip, the at least one second plastic component at least partially coats the base body, and the coating includes outwardly projecting, bristle-type cleaning elements.

TOOTHBRUSH

A toothbrush includes a handle and a head mounted to the handle. In one aspect, the head may extend from a proximal end to a distal end along a longitudinal axis, the head having a base portion formed of a rigid plastic material and a flexible portion formed of an elastomeric material, a first longitudinal section of the flexible portion spaced apart from the base portion by a gap. The flexible portion of the head may have an upper surface and an opposing lower surface such that within the first longitudinal section of the flexible portion the upper surface and the lower surface are substantially planar and parallel to one another. Furthermore, tooth cleaning elements may be secured to the flexible portion of the head by in-molded technology to extend from the upper surface of the flexible portion

Hand-Held Cleaning Tool for Front-Loading Washing Machines
20220053921 · 2022-02-24 ·

A hand tool designed to remove lint, dirt, moisture, mold, mildew, hair, and other loose objects from the gasket that is used to seal the access door of a front-loading washing machine and from between the flexible folds in the bellows assembly around the access door of a front-loading washing machine.

Oral care device
09781995 · 2017-10-10 · ·

A toothbrush device having a body defining a cavity and an input port disposed on the body in fluid communication with the cavity. The input port permits brushing by-products to pass through the input port and into the cavity while restricting passage of the brushing by-products outward from the cavity. In one form, the toothbrush device includes an elongated handle with a reservoir having at least a portion disposed within the handle. The reservoir is sized to hold a predetermined amount of oral care product, and a mouthpiece is in fluid communication with the reservoir to discharge the oral care product from the reservoir.