PERSONAL CARE PRODUCT

Abstract

A body care product, with at least one application unit and with at least one handle unit that is connected with the application unit and includes at least one material handle body, wherein the material handle body of the handle unit and/or the application unit are/is made at least partially of a paper material.

Claims

1. A body care product with at least one application unit and with at least one handle unit that is connected with the application unit and comprises at least one material handle body, wherein the material handle body of the handle unit and/or the application unit are/is made at least partially of a paper material.

2. The body care product according to claim 1, wherein the application unit comprises at least one cleaning element carrier and several cleaning elements which are connected with the cleaning element carrier, wherein for a connection to the handle unit the cleaning element carrier is connected to the material handle body in a connection section facing away from the cleaning elements.

3. The body care product according to claim 2, wherein the connection section of the cleaning element carrier of the application unit projects into the material handle body and is enclosed by the material handle body.

4. The body care product according to claim 2, wherein the at least one cleaning element carrier of the application unit is implemented so as to be rolled into at least one layer of the material handle body in a connection section that faces away from the cleaning elements.

5. The body care product according to claim 2, wherein the connection section of the cleaning element carrier has an angled structure for an anchoring in the handle body.

6. The body care product according to claim 2, wherein the at least one cleaning element carrier of the application unit is realized so as to be bent in the connection section for an at least partially form-fit connection to the handle unit.

7. The body care product according to claim 2, wherein the at least one cleaning element carrier of the application unit is connected to the material handle body at least partially by substance-to-substance bond.

8. The body care product according to claim 1, wherein the material handle body of the handle unit comprises at least one layer of a paper material which is realized in a rolled-up fashion.

9. The body care product according to claim 8, wherein the at least one layer of the material handle body is rolled in a cylindrical shape.

10. The body care product according to claim 1, wherein the material handle body of the handle unit comprises at least one layer of a paper material, said layer having an embossment and/or a deformation.

11. The body care product according to claim 1, wherein the material handle body of the handle unit comprises at least two layers of a paper material, which are connected to each other in a layered fashion.

12. The body care product according to claim 1, wherein the material handle body of the handle unit comprises at least one layer of a paper material, which is realized so as to be at least partially folded.

13. The body care product according to claim 11, wherein the handle body comprises tension tabs, the application unit being anchored at the tension tabs of the material handle body.

14. The body care product according to claim 13, wherein the cleaning element of the application unit is guided around the tension tabs.

15. The body care product according to claim 11, wherein the application unit is in at least one connection section glued and/or laminated in the material handle body in between the at least two layers.

16. The body care product according to claim 11, wherein the application unit displaces in at least one connection section at least one of the layers of flat paper material.

17. The body care product according to claim 1, wherein the application unit has at least one cleaning element comprising a paper material.

18. The body care product according to claim 16, wherein the at least one cleaning element is embodied at least partially as an interdental cleaning paper.

19. The body care product according to claim 11, wherein the application unit is arranged at the handle unit between the at least two layers of the material handle body.

20. The body care product according to claim 1, wherein the application unit comprises at least one cleaning element implemented as a thread, which is in at least one connection section realized so as to be partly melted.

21. The body care product according to claim 1, wherein the application unit comprises at least one cleaning element which is connected to the material handle body by means of two parallel fixings.

22. The body care product according to claim 21, wherein the cleaning element is connected to the material handle body by gluing and by partial melting.

23. The body care product according to claim 1, comprising a protective element, which is connected with the handle unit and is releasably connected with the handle unit.

24. The body care product according to claim 1, comprising a plug connection unit configured for a releasable plug connection of the application unit to the handle unit.

25. The body care product according to claim 1, wherein the material handle body of the handle unit comprises several sub-elements which are configured to be plugged together.

26. The body care product according to claim 1, wherein the at least one application unit comprises a head region which forms a brush head.

27. The body care product according to claim 26, wherein a base body of the head region is completely made of a hard component and forms a bristle carrier.

28. The body care product according to claim 26, comprising a bristle platelet, which is accommodated in the head region and comprises a plurality of bristle bundles.

29. The body care product according to claim 28, wherein the bristle platelet is produced from a paper material.

30. The body care product according to claim 1, wherein the material handle body of the handle unit at least one layer of paper material, which is realized so as to be at least partially folded, the handle body having a stowage position, in which an inner face of the layer is oriented outwards, and an operational position, in which an outer face of the layer is oriented outwards.

31. The body care product according to claim 26, wherein the head region comprises an injection-molded bristle field.

32. The body care product according to claim 1, wherein the material handle body of the handle unit at least one layer of paper material, which is realized so as to be at least partially folded and to be connected by means of at least one plug connection, wherein at least one first folded plug connection forms a thumb grip of the material handle body.

33. The body care product according to claim 1, wherein the paper material has a water-repellent coating and/or impregnation.

34. The body care product according to claim 1, wherein the paper material is realized so as to be varnished and/or printed.

35. A system with several body care products according to claim 1, which in each case have a material handle body, the material handle bodies of the body care products being connected to each other in such a way that they are separable at perforations.

36. A sales unit with at least one packaging which is at least partially made of a paper material, and with at least one body care product according to claim 1, wherein a material handle body of the handle unit of the body care product comprises at least one layer of a paper material, wherein the layer is implemented at least partially integrally with the packaging.

37. A method for producing a body care product according to claim 1.

38. The method according to claim 37, wherein the material handle body of the handle unit is rolled onto at least one layer of paper material.

39. The method according to claim 38, wherein the application unit is in at least one connection section (26a) rolled into the material handle body.

40. The method according to claim 37, wherein the material handle body is layered from at least two interconnected layers of a paper material.

41. The method according to claim 40, wherein the application unit is in at least one connection section of the at least two layers glued and/or laminated into the material handle body.

Description

DRAWINGS

[0180] Further advantages will become apparent from the following description of the drawings. In the drawings twenty-seven exemplary embodiments of the invention are illustrated. The drawings, the description and the claims contain a plurality of features in combination. Someone skilled in the art will purposefully also consider the features separately and will find further expedient combinations.

[0181] It is shown in:

[0182] FIG. 1A an application unit of a body care product according to the invention which is realized as an interdental brush, in a schematic illustration,

[0183] FIG. 1B the body care product according to the invention with the application unit and with a handle unit during production, in a schematic illustration,

[0184] FIG. 1C the finished body care product according to the invention with the application unit and with a handle unit, in a schematic illustration,

[0185] FIG. 1D a partial section of a layer of a material handle body of the handle unit, in a schematic illustration,

[0186] FIG. 2A a first layer of several handle units of respectively one alternative body care product according to the invention which is realized as a flosser, in a schematic illustration,

[0187] FIG. 2B the first layer of the several handle units, and several application units with depicted cleaning element of the alternative body care products according to the invention, in a schematic illustration,

[0188] FIG. 2C the handle units and the application units of the alternative body care products according to the invention during production, in a schematic illustration,

[0189] FIG. 2D the finished alternative body care product according to the invention with the application unit and with a handle unit, in a schematic illustration,

[0190] FIG. 3A a further alternative body care product according to the invention which is realized as a flosser, with an application unit and with a handle unit in a non-folded state during production, in a schematic illustration,

[0191] FIG. 3B the further alternative body care product according to the invention with the application unit and with the handle unit in a partially folded state during production, in a schematic illustration,

[0192] FIG. 3C the finished further alternative body care product according to the invention with the application unit and with a handle unit, in a schematic illustration,

[0193] FIG. 4A a first layer of several handle units of respectively one further alternative body care product according to the invention, realized as a flosser, during production, in a schematic illustration,

[0194] FIG. 4B the first layer of the several handle units, and several application units with depicted cleaning element, of the further alternative body care products according to the invention during production, in a schematic illustration,

[0195] FIG. 4C the handle units and the application units of the further alternative body care products according to the invention during production, in a schematic illustration,

[0196] FIG. 4D the finished further alternative body care product according to the invention with the application unit and with a handle unit, in a schematic illustration,

[0197] FIG. 5A an application unit of a further alternative body care product according to the invention, realized as an interdental brush, in a schematic illustration,

[0198] FIG. 5B a first layer of the several handle units, and several of the application units, of the further alternative body care products according to the invention during production, in a schematic illustration,

[0199] FIG. 5C the handle units and the application units of the further alternative body care products according to the invention during production, in a schematic illustration,

[0200] FIG. 5D the finished further alternative body care product according to the invention with the application unit and with a handle unit, in a schematic illustration,

[0201] FIG. 5E several finished further alternative body care products according to the invention, which are connected to one another, with the application unit and with a handle unit, in a schematic illustration,

[0202] FIG. 6A a handle unit of a further alternative body care product according to the invention which is realized as a flosser, in a schematic illustration,

[0203] FIG. 6B the finished further alternative body care product according to the invention with the application unit and with a handle unit, in a schematic illustration,

[0204] FIG. 7A a finished further alternative body care product according to the invention which is realized as a toothbrush, with an application unit and with a plugged handle unit, in a schematic illustration,

[0205] FIG. 7B the further alternative body care product according to the invention with the application unit and with the plugged handle unit, in a schematic exploded view,

[0206] FIG. 8A a further alternative body care product according to the invention which is realized as a toothpick, during production, in a schematic illustration,

[0207] FIG. 8B the finished further alternative body care product according to the invention, in a schematic 3D view,

[0208] FIG. 8C the finished further alternative body care product according to the invention, in a schematic side view,

[0209] FIG. 9A an application unit of a further alternative body care product according to the invention during production, in a schematic illustration,

[0210] FIG. 9B the finished further alternative body care product according to the invention with the application unit and with the handle unit, in a schematic illustration,

[0211] FIG. 10A a further alternative body care product according to the invention which is realized as a toothpick, in a non-folded state, in a schematic illustration,

[0212] FIG. 10B the further alternative body care product according to the invention in a folded application state, in a schematic illustration,

[0213] FIG. 11A a handle unit of a further alternative body care product according to the invention which is realized as a toothbrush, during production, in a schematic illustration,

[0214] FIG. 11B the finished further alternative body care product according to the invention with an application unit and with the handle unit, in a schematic illustration,

[0215] FIG. 12A an application unit of a further alternative body care product according to the invention which is realized as a toothbrush, during production, in a schematic illustration,

[0216] FIG. 12B the finished further alternative body care product according to the invention with the application unit and with a handle unit, in a schematic illustration,

[0217] FIG. 13A a finished further alternative body care product according to the invention which is realized as a flosser, with an application unit and with a handle unit having a hollow, in a schematic illustration,

[0218] FIG. 13B a schematic sectional view through the handle unit of the further alternative body care product according to the invention, along the section line A-A,

[0219] FIG. 14A a finished further alternative body care product according to the invention with an application unit and with a handle unit, in a schematic illustration,

[0220] FIG. 14B the finished further alternative body care product according to the invention with the application unit and with the handle unit, in a schematic side view in a put-up state,

[0221] FIG. 15A a finished further alternative body care product according to the invention with an application unit and with a handle unit, in a schematic illustration,

[0222] FIG. 15B the finished further alternative body care product according to the invention with the application unit and with the handle unit, in a schematic side view in a put-up state,

[0223] FIG. 16A a first layer of a handle unit of a further alternative body care product according to the invention which is realized as a flosser, during production, in a schematic illustration,

[0224] FIG. 16B a second layer of the further alternative body care products according to the invention, which forms an application unit and partially forms the handle unit, during production, in a schematic illustration,

[0225] FIG. 16C the finished further alternative body care product according to the invention with the application unit and with a handle unit, in a schematic illustration,

[0226] FIG. 17A an application unit of a further alternative body care product according to the invention which is realized as an interdental brush, during production, in a schematic illustration,

[0227] FIG. 17B a handle unit of the further alternative body care product according to the invention during production, in a schematic illustration,

[0228] FIG. 17C the finished further alternative body care product according to the invention with an application unit and with the handle unit, in a schematic illustration,

[0229] FIG. 18 a further alternative body care product according to the invention realized as a toothpick, with a first possible implementation of an application unit, in a schematic illustration,

[0230] FIG. 19 a further alternative body care product according to the invention realized as a toothpick, with a second possible implementation of an application unit, in a schematic illustration,

[0231] FIG. 20 a further alternative body care product according to the invention realized as a toothpick, with a third possible implementation of an application unit, in a schematic illustration,

[0232] FIG. 21A a bristle platelet of a head region of a further alternative body care product according to the invention which is realized as a toothbrush, in a schematic illustration,

[0233] FIG. 21B the bristle platelet of the head region of the further alternative body care product according to the invention which is realized as a toothbrush, in a state when furnished with bristles, in a schematic illustration,

[0234] FIG. 21C a handle unit of the further alternative body care product according to the invention which is realized as a toothbrush, during production, in a schematic illustration,

[0235] FIG. 21D the finished further alternative body care product according to the invention with an application unit comprising the bristle platelet and with the handle unit, in a schematic illustration,

[0236] FIG. 22A a further alternative body care product according to the invention which is realized as a flosser, with an application unit and with a two-part handle unit having crownings, in a schematic exploded view,

[0237] FIG. 22B the finished further alternative body care product according to the invention which is realized as a flosser, with the application unit and with the handle unit, in a schematic illustration,

[0238] FIG. 23 a finished further alternative body care product according to the invention which is realized as an interdental brush, with an application unit and with a handle unit, in a schematic illustration,

[0239] FIG. 24A a finished further alternative body care product according to the invention with an application unit, with a handle unit and with a protective element arranged at the handle unit, in a schematic illustration,

[0240] FIG. 24B the finished further alternative body care product according to the invention with the application unit and with the handle unit, in a schematic illustration with the protective element removed,

[0241] FIG. 25A a further alternative body care product according to the invention which is realized as a toothbrush, with a handle unit and with an application unit, in a non-folded state, in a schematic illustration,

[0242] FIG. 25B the further alternative body care product according to the invention in a folded application state with the handle unit and with the application unit, in a schematic 3D illustration,

[0243] FIG. 25C the further alternative body care product according to the invention in a folded application state with the handle unit and with the application unit, in a schematic 3D illustration,

[0244] FIG. 25D the further alternative body care product according to the invention in a folded application state with the handle unit and with the application unit, in a schematic side view,

[0245] FIG. 25E the further alternative body care product according to the invention in a folded application state with the handle unit and with the application unit, in a schematic view from below,

[0246] FIG. 26A a sales unit with a packaging and with a further alternative body care product according to the invention which is realized as a toothbrush, in a non-folded state, in a schematic illustration,

[0247] FIG. 26B the packaging of the sales unit in a folded, closed state, in a schematic 3D illustration,

[0248] FIG. 26C the further alternative body care product according to the invention in a folded application state with the handle unit and with the application unit, in a schematic 3D illustration from the front,

[0249] FIG. 26D the further alternative body care product according to the invention in the folded application state with the handle unit and with the application unit, in a schematic 3D illustration from the rear,

[0250] FIG. 27A layers of a handle unit of a further alternative body care product according to the invention which is realized as a toothbrush, during production, in a schematic illustration,

[0251] FIG. 27B the finished further alternative body care product according to the invention with an application unit comprising the bristle platelet and with the handle unit, in a schematic illustration from the front, and

[0252] FIG. 27C the finished further alternative body care product according to the invention with an application unit comprising the bristle platelet and with the handle unit, in a schematic illustration from the rear.

DESCRIPTION OF THE EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS

[0253] FIG. 1A shows an application unit 12a of a body care product 10a in a schematic perspective view. The body care product 10a is realized as an oral hygiene product. The body care product 10a is in the present case realized as an interdental brush. The body care product 10a may as well be realized as a one-way toothbrush or as an exchangeable-head toothbrush. The body care product 10a could also be realized as a flosser, as a single-tuft brush, as an interdental cleaner, as a tongue cleaner or the like. Furthermore, combined body care products 10a are conceivable which combine at least two different functions, for example a toothbrush with a tongue cleaner, a toothbrush with massaging elements, an interdental cleaner with a flosser, or more of the like.

[0254] The body care product 10a comprises the application unit 12a. The body care product 10a further comprises at least one handle unit 14a, which is connected with the application unit 12a.

[0255] In the following, FIGS. 1A to 10 will be referred to, which show different views and production stages of the body care product 10a. Due to the different views, there are some elements which are not shown in all figures and are therefore not provided with reference numerals in all figures.

[0256] The body care product 10a has a longitudinal axis 30a and a height axis. The longitudinal axis 30a is arranged parallel to a main extension direction 34a of the body care product 10a.

[0257] The application unit 12a is arranged at the upper side of the body care product 10a. The application unit 12a forms an uppermost point of the body care product 10a.

[0258] The handle unit 14a is configured for a gripping by the operator. The handle unit 14a has a cylindrical basic shape. The handle unit 14a further has a material handle body 16a. The material handle body 16a forms a material volume of the handle unit 14a. The material handle body 16a has a cylindrical shape. The material handle body 16a of the handle unit 14a is at least partially, in particular at least to a large extent, made of a paper material. The material handle body 16a is completely made of a paper material. The material handle body 16a of the handle unit 14a comprises at least one layer 18a of paper material, which is realized in a rolled-up fashion. The material handle body 16a exemplarily comprises precisely one layer 18a, however, a multi-layer structure would also be conceivable. The layer 18a of the paper material is rolled around a defined rolling axis. The rolling axis extends parallel to, in particular coaxially with, the longitudinal axis 30a of the body care product 10a. The layer 18a is rolled up during a production of the material handle body 16a. In a final state, in particular after production, the layer 18a forms a roll, in particular a cylindrical roll. The layer 18a of the material handle body 16a is rolled to form a cylindrical shape. The layer 18a of the material handle body 16a is connected to itself within the roll by gluing, welding and/or laminating. The paper material is rolled to form a massive roll. The material handle body 16a may in particular be rolled straight or in a spirally shape. The material handle body 16a has a diameter of 2 mm to 10 mm, preferably of 3 mm to 7 mm. Optionally, in addition to the tube of paper material, the material handle body 16a may also have a plastic head which, for example, prevents water from entering.

[0259] The application unit 12a further comprises a cleaning element carrier 22a and several, in particular twisted-in, cleaning elements 24a which are connected with the cleaning element carrier 22a. The cleaning element carrier 22a is exemplarily implemented by a wire, the cleaning elements 24a being formed as bristles which are twisted in the wire. However, a different implementation of the cleaning element carrier 22a and/or of the cleaning elements 24a, deemed expedient by someone skilled in the art, would also be conceivable. For a connection to the handle unit 14a, the cleaning element carrier 22a is connected to the material handle body 16a in a connection section 26a facing away from the cleaning elements 24a. The connection section 26a is in particular realized as a wire end facing away from the cleaning elements 24a. In particular in a finished state of the body care product 10a, the connection section 26a of the cleaning element carrier 22a of the application unit 12a protrudes into the material handle body 16a and is enclosed by the material handle body 16a. The application unit 12a is connected directly to the material handle body 16a via the connection section 26a. The cleaning element carrier 22a of the application unit 12a is implemented so as to be rolled in the layer 18a of the material handle body 16a at the connection section 26a that faces away from the cleaning elements 24a. Herein the connection section 26a of the application unit 12a is rolled into the material handle body 16a during production of the material handle body 16a. The connection section 26a of the application unit 12a is herein connected, like in particular glued, with the material handle body 16a directly during rolling of the layer 18a. The cleaning element carrier 22a of the application unit 12a is connected to the material handle body 16a by substance-to-substance bond, in particular by gluing and/or welding.

[0260] In particular, a method for producing the body care product 10a is disclosed. In the method the material handle body 16a of the handle unit 14a is rolled from the layer 18a that is made of a paper material. Furthermore, the application unit 12a is rolled into the material handle body 16a in the at least one connection section 26a. Herein in one variant a corresponding process flow for a production may be realized such that in a first step the application unit 12a is manufactured as an interdental brush by twisting-in (cf. FIG. 1A). Then in a second method step the at least one layer 18a of the material handle body 16a is rolled and at the same time the connection section 26a of the application unit 12a is rolled into the material handle body 16a (cf. FIG. 1B). An anchoring of the application unit 12a in the material handle body 16a may be realized in particular by glue, by welding or by pressing. For this a further method step may be required. A finished body care product 10a is shown in FIG. 10.

[0261] It is further provided that the paper material of the material handle body 16a has a water-repellent coating and/or impregnation. By a suitable coating and/or impregnation a reduction of the water intake of the paper material is achievable. The paper material may thus be suitable for multiple use as well. An impregnation may herein be realized, for example, by a plastic and/or a wax or the like. It is moreover provided that the paper material of the material handle body 16a is implemented so as to be varnished and/or printed. In particular, upgrading is attainable. An upgrading may, for example, be a varnishing, wherein for example a UV high-gloss varnish, a structure lacquer, a soft-touch varnish or a glitter varnish may be used. Alternatively or additionally, the paper material may have a printing. The paper material may, for example, have a printing of water-based varnishes, which are ecological with respect to conventional varnishes. Alternatively or additionally, it would also be conceivable that the ends of the material handle body 16a are pressed or are sealed, for example, with a wax. In the case of sealing, it would for example be conceivable that a filling material, like for example wax, is already provided on the paper material, such that only the ends of the material handle body 16a must be heated for a sealing.

[0262] FIG. 1D shows an exemplary structure of the layer 18a of the material handle body 16a. The layer 18a has several plies, respectively sub-layers 68a, 68a′, 68a″, which form the layer 18a. The layer 18a has a first ply, respectively sub-layer 68a, which forms a basic layer, in particular a carrier layer. The first ply, respectively sub-layer 68a, consists of a paper material, in particular a paper. The first ply, respectively sub-layer 68a, in particular has a printing 70a on an outer face. The printing 70a is in particular intended for a design of the material handle body 16a. The printing 70a is in particular applied onto the first ply, respectively sub-layer 68a, in a pre-treatment. The layer 18a further has a second ply, respectively sub-layer 68a′. The second ply, respectively sub-layer 68a′, is arranged on an inner face of the first ply, respectively sub-layer 68a. The second ply, respectively sub-layer 68a′, is implemented by a sealing wax. The second ply, respectively sub-layer 68a′, is applied onto the first ply, respectively sub-layer 68, in a pre-treatment. The sealing wax serves for a connection of the layer 18a in a rolling. The layer 18a further comprises a third ply, respectively sub-layer 68a″. The third ply, respectively sub-layer 68a″, is arranged on an outer side of the first ply, respectively sub-layer 68a. The third ply, respectively sub-layer 68a″, is realized by a protective varnish. The third ply, respectively sub-layer 68a″, is applied onto the first ply, respectively sub-layer 68a, in a pre-treatment. The protective varnish serves to protect the layer 18a from an ingress of humidity.

[0263] An arrow 78a in FIG. 1D exemplarily defines a direction from an inner face of the layer 18a to an outer face of the layer 18a.

[0264] In FIGS. 2A to 27C further exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown. The following descriptions are limited essentially to the differences between the exemplary embodiments, wherein regarding components, features and functions which remain the same the description of the other exemplary embodiments, in particular of FIGS. 1A to 10, may be referred to. In order to distinguish between the exemplary embodiments, the letter a added to the reference numerals of the exemplary embodiment in FIGS. 1A to 10 has been replaced by the letters b to z and the ending aa in the reference numerals of the exemplary embodiments in FIGS. 2A to 27C. Regarding components having the same denomination, in particular regarding components having the same reference numerals, principally the drawings and/or the description of the other exemplary embodiments, in particular of FIGS. 1A to 1C, may be referred to.

[0265] FIG. 2A shows a first layer 18b of several handle units 14b of respectively one body care product 10b that is embodied as a flosser during production. In FIGS. 2A to 2D in particular several identical body care products 10b are partially illustrated, which are produced simultaneously. FIG. 2C herein shows a system with several identically implemented body care products 10b in each case having a material handle body 16b, wherein the material handle bodies 16b of the body care products 10b are connected to each other such that they are separable via perforations. The system in particular forms a sales unit. In the following only one of the body care products 10b will be referred to, a description being principally applicable to the further body care products 10b as well.

[0266] The body care product 10b comprises an application unit 12b. The body care product 10b further comprises at least one handle unit 14b which is connected to the application unit 12b.

[0267] The application unit 12b is arranged at an upper side of the body care product 10b. The application unit 12b forms an uppermost point of the body care product 10b. The application unit 12b comprises a cleaning element 24b, which is implemented by a dental floss. The application unit 12b in particular consists of the cleaning element 24b.

[0268] The handle unit 14b is configured for a gripping by the operator. The handle unit 14b further comprises a material handle body 16b. The material handle body 16b implements a material volume of the handle unit 14b. The material handle body 16b has a curved, flat basic shape split up in two arms 36b, 36b′ towards the application unit 12b. The arms 36b, 36b′ are configured to hold the dental floss on both sides. The material handle body 16b of the handle unit 14b is made at least partially, in particular at least to a large extent, of a paper material. The material handle body 16b is completely made of a paper material. The material handle body 16b of the handle unit 14b comprises at least two layers 18b, 20b of a paper material, which are connected to each other in a layered manner. The material handle body 16b of the handle unit 14b exemplarily comprises precisely two layers 18b, 20b of a paper material. Preferably two to six, preferably two to four layers 18b, 20b are provided. Preferentially the at least two layers 18b, 20b are arranged one above the other one perpendicularly to a main extension plane of the layers 18b, 20b and are connected to one another. The layers 18b, 20b are realized substantially identically and in particular form opposite-situated outer sides of the body care product 10b. The layers 18b, 20b are connected to each other, for example, by gluing and/or pressing and/or welding and/or laminating. The layers 18b, 20b are in particular connected to each other during a production of the body care product 10b.

[0269] The application unit 12b is arranged at the handle unit 14b between the at least two layers 18b, 20b of the material handle body 16b. The application unit 12b is arranged and fixed between the two layers 18b, 20b of the material handle body 16b in the region of the two arms 36b, 36b′. The cleaning element 24b of the application unit 12b spans between the arms 36b, 36b′.

[0270] In particular, a method for producing the body care product 10b is disclosed. In the method the material handle body 16b of the handle unit 14b is layered from the at least two interconnected layers 18b, 20b of paper material. In a production method, in particular sheets of paper material are pre-punched, which form the layers 18b, 20b. A pre-punching is implemented at least in the region where the application unit 12b is arranged. In particular, a pre-punching of such regions of the material handle body 16b is carried out, which can no longer be punched after a mounting of the application unit 12b. After this, in particular the pre-punched sheet that forms the first layer 18b is laid out and the cleaning element 24b is laid in (cf. FIGS. 2A and 2B). By way of example, the sheet is herein provided for a simultaneous production of several body care products 10b. Then a further pre-punched sheet, which forms the second layer 20b, is laid on and the layers 18b, 20b are connected, like for example by laminating, welding and/or pasting (cf. FIG. 2C). Following this the body care product 10b, in particular its outer geometry, can be subjected to final punching, and surplus dental floss thread of the application unit 12b can be removed (cf. FIG. 2D). It would also be conceivable that such a step is dispensed with and, instead of pre-punching, punching is executed directly, wherein the dental floss thread of the application unit 12b directly does not protrude beyond the final outer geometry. In at least one connection section 26b, the application unit 12b is glued and/or laminated in the material handle body 16b in between the at least two layers 18b, 20b. The cleaning element 24b of the application unit 12b may be anchored in a variety of manners which are deemed expedient by someone skilled in the art. An anchoring may be realized, for example, by a fastening of the cleaning element 24b of the application unit 12b by means of an adhesive material. The cleaning element 24b is exemplarily connected to the material handle body 16b by two parallel fixings. The cleaning element 24b embodied by a thread is moreover realized in the connection section 26b in a partially melted manner (not shown). The cleaning element 24b is connected to the material handle body 16b in parallel by gluing, in particular by means of a hot-setting glue, and by partial melting. The cleaning element 24b is herein melted by heat when exiting the sealed region. Due to the melting, a mushroom-shaped/bulb-shaped end is formed, which increases the pull-out force. That means that there is less tear-out of the cleaning element 24b in case of a load. The mushroom-shaped/bulb-shaped peripheral end of the cleaning element 24b has a larger diameter than the thread and thus abuts on the paper material on the outside. Alternatively or additionally, an anchoring may be realized by welding. The cleaning element 24b of the application unit 12b is fixable between the layers 18b, 20b by welding. An individual finished body care product 10b is shown in FIG. 2D.

[0271] FIG. 3A shows a body care product 10c, which is embodied as a flosser, in a non-folded state during production. The body care product 10c comprises the application unit 12c. The body care product 10c further comprises at least one handle unit 14c, which is connected with the application unit 12c. The application unit 12c is arranged at an upper side of the body care product 10c. The application unit 12c constitutes an uppermost point of the body care product 10c. The application unit 12c comprises a cleaning element 24c, which is realized by a dental floss. The application unit 12c in particular consists of the cleaning element 24c.

[0272] The handle unit 14c is configured for a gripping by the operator. The handle unit 14c further comprises a material handle body 16c. The material handle body 16c implements a material volume of the handle unit 14c. In a final state the material handle body 16c has a flat basic shape split into two arms 36c, 36c′ towards the application unit 12c. The arms 36c, 36c′ are configured to hold the dental floss on both sides. The material handle body 16c of the handle unit 14c is at least partially, in particular to a large extent, made of a paper material. The material handle body 16c is completely made of a paper material. The material handle body 16c of the handle unit 14c comprises at least one layer 18c of paper material, which is realized so as to be at least partially folded. By way of example, the material handle body 16c of the handle unit 14c comprises precisely one layer 18c of paper material. The layer 18c has a folding axis 38c. In the folding axis 38c the layer 18c has a folding edge 40c. In a usage state, the layer 18c is folded around the folding axis 38c at the folding edge 40c. The layer 18c is preferably realized so as to be perforated and/or embossed in the folding edge 40c in order to permit defined folding. The layer 18c is divided into two sides, in particular sub-layers 42c, 42c′, by the folding edge 40c. A second sub-layer 42c′ of the sub-layers 42c, 42c′ is folded onto a first sub-layer 42c of the sub-layers 42c, 42c′ so as to create several layers. For this the material handle body 16c has on top of the arms 36c, 36c′ the folding edge 40c, which is embodied as a hinge. In the folding edge 40c the layer 18c is foldable by 180°. The folding axis 38c of the layer 18c extends perpendicularly to the main extension direction 34c of the body care product 10c. The material handle body 16c may herein in particular be punched from paper sheets or off a reel. Furthermore, the sub-layers 42c, 42c′ of the material handle body 16c are connected by sealing or gluing. The layer 18c of the material handle body 16c is cut or punched.

[0273] The application unit 12c is anchored at tension tabs 44c, 44c′ of the material handle body 16c. The tension tabs 44c, 44c′ are connected integrally with the first sub-layer 42c of the layer 18c. The tension tabs 44c, 44c′ project from the arms 36c, 36c′ inwards and are configured to be bent. The cleaning element 24c of the application unit 24c is guided around the tension tabs 44c, 44c′. In this way tearing-out is preventable. Furthermore, the cleaning element 24c of the application unit 12c may also be fixed in another point, for example by an adhesive dot. Alternatively, the cleaning element 24c of the application unit 12c may be formed as a ring or as a noose, i. e. in particular as a closed ring having no end, such that a further fixing in addition to the tension tabs 44c, 44c′ can be dispensed with. The ring that is made from the thread may herein be produced directly as a ring or may be produced by knotting. During production, the paper material of the material handle body 16c is in particular sealed, wherein the tension tabs 44c, 44c′ are sealed in, thus fixing the cleaning element 24c.

[0274] In particular, a method is disclosed for producing the body care product 10c. In the method the material handle body 16c of the handle unit 14c is layered from the at least two interconnected layers 18c, 20c of paper material. In a production method, in particular the layer 18c is punched and the application unit 12c is provided (cf. FIG. 3A). Then the tension tabs 44c, 44c′ are bent and the cleaning element 24c of the application unit 12c is guided around the tension tabs 44c, 44c′ (cf. FIG. 3B). Furthermore, the cleaning element 24c of the application unit 12c may then be fixed in another point as well, for example by means of an adhesive dot. After this, surplus dental floss thread of the application unit 12c can be removed. Alternatively, the cleaning element 24c of the application unit 12c may also be formed as a ring or as a noose, i. e. in particular as a closed ring having no end, such that a further fixing, in addition to the tension tabs 44c, 44c′, may be dispensed with. Following this, the second sub-layer 42c′ of the sub-layers 42c, 42c′ is folded and sealed onto the first sub-layer 42c, wherein the tension tabs 44c, 44c′ are sealed in. A finished body care product 10c is shown in FIG. 3C.

[0275] FIG. 4A shows a first layer 18d of several handle units 14d of respectively one body care product 10d embodied as a flosser during production. In FIGS. 4A to 4D in particular several identical body care products 10d are partially shown, which are produced simultaneously. Herein FIG. 4C shows a system with several body care products 10d, which are implemented identically and in each case have a material handle body 16d, wherein the material handle bodies 16d of the body care products 10d are connected to each other such that they are separable via perforations. The system in particular constitutes a sales unit. In the following, essentially only one of the body care products 10d will be referred to, a description being principally applicable to the further body care products 10d as well.

[0276] The body care product 10d comprises an application unit 12d. The body care product 10d further comprises a handle unit 14d, which is connected with the application unit 12d.

[0277] The application unit 12d is arranged at the upper side of the body care product 10d. The application unit 12d forms an uppermost point of the body care product 10d. The application unit 12d is implemented at least partially, in particular at least to a large extent, of a paper material. The application unit 12d comprises a cleaning element 24d comprising a paper material. The cleaning element 24d is embodied as an interdental cleaning paper. The application unit 12d consists of the cleaning element 24d.

[0278] The handle unit 14d is configured for a gripping by the operator. The handle unit 14d further comprises a material handle body 16d. The material handle body 16d implements a material volume of the handle unit 14d. The material handle body 16d has a curved, flat basic shape, which is split in two arms 36d, 36d′ towards the application unit 12d. The arms 36d, 36d′ are configured to hold the cleaning element 24d on both sides. The material handle body 16d of the handle unit 14d is implemented at least partially, in particular at least to a large extent, of a paper material. The material handle body 16d is implemented completely of a paper material. The material handle body 16d of the handle unit 14d comprises at least two layers 18d, 20d of a paper material, which are connected to each other in a layered manner. The material handle body 16d of the handle unit 12d exemplarily comprises precisely two layers 18d, 20d of a paper material. Preferably two to six, preferably two to four, layers 18d, 20d are provided. Preferentially the at least two layers 18d, 20d are arranged above one another perpendicularly to a main extension plane of the layers 18d, 20d and are connected to one another. The layers 18d, 20d are realized substantially identically, and in particular form opposite-situated outer sides of the body care product 10d. The layers 18d, 20d are connected to each other, for example, by gluing and/or pressing and/or welding and/or laminating. The layers 18d, 20d are in particular connected to each other during a production of the body care product 10d.

[0279] The application unit 12d is arranged at the handle unit 14d between the at least two layers 18d, 20d of the material handle body 16d. The application unit 12d is arranged and fixed between the two layers 18d, 20d of the material handle body 16d in the region of the two arms 36d, 36d′. The application unit 12d is spanned between the arms 36d, 36d′.

[0280] In particular, a method is disclosed for producing the body care product 10d. In the method the material handle body 16d of the handle unit 14d is layered from the at least two interconnected layers 18d, 20d of a paper material. In a production method, in particular sheets of paper material are pre-punched, which form the layers 18d, 20d. A pre-punching is carried out at least in the region where the application unit 12d is arranged. In particular, a pre-punching of such regions of the material handle body 16d is realized which can be punched no longer after a mounting of the application unit 12d. Then in particular the pre-punched sheet which forms the first layer 18d is laid out and the cleaning element 24d is laid therein (cf. FIGS. 4A and 4B). Herein, by way of example, the sheet is configured for a simultaneous production of several body care products 10d. Following this, a further pre-punched sheet, which forms the second layer 20d, is laid on and the layers 18d, 20d are connected, for example by laminating, welding and/or gluing (cf. FIG. 4C). After this the body care product 10d, in particular its outer geometry, can subjected to final punching and surplus cleaning element 24d of the application unit 12d can be removed (cf. FIG. 4D). It would also be conceivable that such a step is dispensed with and, instead of pre-punching, punching is carried out directly and the cleaning element 24d of the application unit 12d directly does not project beyond the final outer geometry. The application unit 12d is glued and/or laminated in the material handle body 16d in between the at least two layers 18d, 20d in at least one connection section 26d. The cleaning element 24d of the application unit 12d may be anchored in different manners deemed expedient by someone skilled in the art. An anchoring may be realized, for example, by fastening the cleaning element 24d of the application unit 12d by means of an adhesive material. Alternatively or additionally, an anchoring may be realized by welding. The dental floss thread of the application unit 12d may be fastened between the layers 18d, 20d by welding. An individual finished body care product 10d is shown in FIG. 4D.

[0281] FIG. 5A shows an application unit 12e of a body care product 10e in a schematic illustration. The body care product 10e is in the present case embodied as an interdental brush. In FIGS. 5A to 5C and 5E in particular several identical body care products 10e are partially shown, which are produced simultaneously. In the following, essentially only one of the body care products 10e will be referred to, a description being principally also applicable to the further body care products 10e.

[0282] The body care product 10e comprises the application unit 12e. The body care product 10e further comprises at least one handle unit 12e, which is connected with the application unit 12e.

[0283] The application unit 12e is arranged at the upper side of the body care product 10e. The application unit 12e forms an uppermost point of the body care product 10e.

[0284] The handle unit 14e is configured for a gripping by the operator. The handle unit 14e further comprises a material handle body 16e. The material handle body 16e implements a material volume of the handle unit 14e. The material handle body 16e has a flat elongate basic shape. The material handle body 16e of the handle unit 14e is at least partially, preferably at least to a large extent, made of a paper material. The material handle body 16e is completely made of a paper material. The material handle body 16e of the handle unit 14e comprises at least two layers 18e, 20e of paper material, which are connected to each other in a layered fashion. The material handle body 16e of the handle unit 14e exemplarily comprises precisely two layers 18e, 20e of a paper material. Preferably two to six, preferably two to four layers 18e, 20e are provided. Preferentially the at least two layers 18e, 20e are arranged one above the other one perpendicularly to a main extension plane of the layers 18e, 20e and are connected to one another. The layers 18e, 20e are realized substantially identically and in particular form opposite-situated outer sides of the body care product 10e. The layers 18e, 20e are connected to each other, for example, by gluing and/or pressing and/or welding and/or laminating. The layers 18e, 20e are in particular connected to each other during a production of the body care product 10e.

[0285] The application unit 12e further comprises a cleaning element carrier 22e and several, in particular twisted-in, cleaning elements 24e, which are connected with the cleaning element carrier 22e. By way of example, the cleaning element carrier 22e is implemented by a wire, wherein the cleaning elements 24e are embodied as bristles which are twisted in with the wire.

[0286] for a connection to the handle unit 14e, the cleaning element carrier 22e is connected to the material handle body 16e in a connection section 26e which faces away from the cleaning elements 24e. The connection section 26e is in particular implemented by a wire end facing away from the cleaning elements 24e. In particular in a state when the body care product 10e has been manufactured, the connection section 26e of the cleaning element carrier 26e of the application unit 12e protrudes into the material handle body 16e and is enclosed by the material handle body 16e. The application unit 12e is connected directly to the material handle body 16e via the connection section 26e. The connection section 26e is arranged at the handle unit 14e between the at least two layers 18e, 20e of the material handle body 16e. Furthermore, for a partially form-fit connection to the handle unit 14e, the cleaning element carrier 22e of the application unit 12e is implemented in a bent fashion (not visible) in the connection section 26e. The connection section 26e of the cleaning element carrier 22e has an angled structure for an anchoring in the handle body 16e.

[0287] In particular, a method is disclosed for producing the body care product 10e. In the method the material handle body 16e of the handle unit 14e is layered from the at least two interconnected layers 18e, 20e of paper material. A respective process flow for a production could herein be realized in a variant such that in a first step the application unit 12e is produced as an interdental brush by twisting-in (cf. FIG. 5A). Then in particular a sheet which forms the first layer 18e is laid out, and the application unit 12e is laid therein with the connection section 26e (cf. FIG. 5B). The sheet is herein exemplarily configured for a simultaneous production of several body care products 10e. Following this, a further sheet, which forms the second layer 20e, is laid on and the layers 18e, 20e are connected, for example by laminating, welding and/or gluing (cf. FIG. 5C). After this the body care product 10e, in particular its outer geometry, can be punched (cf. FIG. 5D). An individual finished body care product 10e is shown in FIG. 5D.

[0288] Optionally, in a production of the body care products 10e a grouping of the body care products 10e may be realized, which are separated for usage. The body care products 10e may be partly connected via the paper material, there being in particular a perforation (not visible in detail), at which the body care products 10e can be separated. FIG. 5E shows a system with several identically implemented body care products 10e which in each case comprise a material handle body 16e, the material handle bodies 16e of the body care products 10e being connected to each other such that they are separable via perforations. This in particular allows simplified processing, wherein a production is realized in groups and separation does not occur until usage (cf. FIG. 5E).

[0289] FIG. 6A shows a layer 18f of a handle unit 14f of a body care product 10f, which is realized as a flosser, during production. The body care product 10f comprises an application unit 12f. The body care product 10f further comprises at least one handle unit 14f, which is connected with the handle unit 12f. The application unit 12f is arranged at the upper side of the body care product 10f. The application unit 12f constitutes an uppermost point of the body care product 10f. The application unit 12f comprises a cleaning element 24f, which is implemented by a dental floss. The application unit 12f in particular consists of the cleaning element 24f.

[0290] The handle unit 14f is configured for a gripping by the operator. The handle unit 14f further comprises a material handle body 16f. The material handle body 16f implements a material volume of the handle unit 14f. In a final state, the material handle body 16f has a flat basic shape split into two arms 36f, 36f′ towards the application unit 12f. The arms 36f, 36f′ are configured to hold the cleaning element 24f on both sides. The material handle body 16f of the handle unit 14f is made at least partially, in particular at least to a large extent, of a paper material. The material handle body 16f is made completely of a paper material. The material handle body 16f of the handle unit 14f comprises at least one layer 18f of a paper material. The layer 18f of the material handle body 16f is cut or punched.

[0291] The application unit 12f is sewed with the material handle body 16f. The cleaning element 24f is on both ends sewed with the material handle body 16f at the ends of the arms 36f, 36f′. The body care product 10f comprises further threads 46f, by means of which the cleaning element 24f is sewed to the material handle body 16f. It would also be conceivable that the dental floss thread is sewed onto the first layer 18f, the dental floss thread being used as a sewing means. The layer 18f has a material thickness of 0.5 mm to 2 mm, preferably of 0.5 mm to 1.5 mm, with a density of 180 g/m.sup.2 to 500 g/m.sup.2, preferably 240 g/m.sup.2 to 400 g/m.sup.2, in particular so as to enable a connection by sewing.

[0292] In particular, a method is disclosed for producing the body care product 10f. In the method the application unit 12f is sewed onto the material handle body 16f. In a production method in particular the layer 18f is punched (cf. FIG. 6A). In particular, at least such regions of the material handle body 16f are punched in which the application unit 12f is arranged. Then the layer 18f is laid out and the cleaning element 24f is provided and is sewed on by means of the threads 46f, 46f′ (cf. FIG. 6B). A finished body care product 10f is shown in FIG. 6B.

[0293] FIG. 7A shows a front side of a body care product 10g in a schematic perspective illustration. The body care product 10g is in the present case embodied as a toothbrush.

[0294] The body care product 10g comprises at least one application unit 12g. The body care product 10g further comprises at least one handle unit 14g.

[0295] The at least one application unit 12g comprises a head region 48g. The head region 48g forms a brush head of the body care product 10g. The head region 48g forms a cleaning element carrier 22g of the body care product 10g. In the present case the head region 48g is embodied as a toothbrush head. The head region 48g in particular comprises a base body which is realized as a bristle carrier. The base body of the head region 48g is completely made of a hard component. However, it would also be conceivable that the base body of the head region 48g is implemented of a hard component and a soft component. The base body of the head region 48g forms a bristle carrier. The body care product 10g further comprises in the head region 48g a plurality of bristle holes realized as recesses, which in each case receive one bristle bundle. The bristle bundles forms cleaning elements 24g of the body care product 10g.

[0296] Alternatively, the body care product 10g could have a bristle platelet, which is accommodated in the head region 48g and comprises a plurality of bristle bundles. The bristle platelet is exemplarily embodied as an AFT platelet.

[0297] Any suitable bristles may be used as bristles. base body 52g. In the present case the application unit 12g further comprises a neck region 50g, which in particular connects the head region 48g to the handle unit 14g. The neck region 50g forms a neck.

[0298] The body care product 10g further comprises a base body 52g. The base body 52g consists at least partially of a hard component. The base body 52g consists completely of a hard component. The base body 52g is realized in a one-part implementation. The base body 52g forms the application unit 12g. The base body 52g forms the application unit 12g completely. The base body 52g furthermore forms the application unit 12g partially. The base body 52g forms a core of the handle unit 14g. The base body 52g has in a region of the handle unit 14g an at least approximately cylindrical basic shape. The base body 52g extends along a longitudinal axis 30g along the entire body care product 10g. At a rear end of the body care product 10g, the base body 52g has a rounded end. The base body 52g may be made of a paper material.

[0299] The handle unit 14g is configured for a gripping by the operator. The handle unit 14g has a cylindrical basic shape. The handle unit 14g further comprises a material handle body 16g. The material handle body 16g implements a material volume of the handle unit 14g. The material handle body 16g has an ellipsoid shape. The material handle body 16g of the handle unit 14g is at least partially, in particular at least to a large extent, made of a paper material. The material handle body 16g is completely made of a paper material. The material handle body 16g of the handle unit 14g comprises several sub-elements 54g, 54g′, 56g, 56g′, 56g″, 56g′″, which are configured to be plugged together. For this purpose, in particular a paper material is cut into the sub-elements 54g, 54g′, 56g, 56g′, 56g″, 56g′″ and then the sub-elements 54g, 54g′, 56g, 56g′, 56g″, 56g′″ are plugged together.

[0300] The base body 52g and the handle body 16g realize a form-fit connection. The sub-elements 54g, 54g′, 56g, 56g′, 56g″, 56g′″ of the material handle body 16g are plugged to the base body 52g. For this the base body 52g has form-fitting recesses 58g, 58g′, which are configured for a form-fit connection to at least two sub-elements 54g, 54g′ of the handle body 16g. The first two sub-elements 54g, 54g′ are implemented as disks of paper material, which in each case have a receiving groove for sliding onto the form-fit recesses 58g, 58g′. The first two sub-elements 54g, 54g′ furthermore have in each case circumferentially on an outer side form-fit recesses for a form-fit connection to the further sub-elements 56g, 56g′, 56g″, 56g′″ of the handle body 16g. The further sub-elements 56g, 56g′, 56g″, 56g′″ are in each case implemented by arc-shaped elements extending along the longitudinal axis 30g along the base body 52g. This in particular allows providing an advantageously three-dimensional handle unit 14g, wherein a material input can be kept low. The body care product 10g, respectively its body, may herein in particular consist of 2 to 25, preferably of 4 to 12, individual parts.

[0301] Plugging together of the body care product 10g may herein be realized already during production but also by a user himself. If the plugging together is realized by the user, it is in particular possible to keep a packaging size of the body care product 10g advantageously small (cf. FIG. 7B).

[0302] The body care product 10g is produced in a method. In the method, the base body 52g with the application unit 12g is produced and provided in a first method step in an injection-molding procedure. Then the sub-elements 54g, 54g′, 56g, 56g′, 56g″, 56g— are cut and optionally the sub-elements 54g, 54g′, 56g, 56g′, 56g″, 56g— are plugged to the base body 52g and plugged together. Possibly safeguarding may be provided for the sub-elements 54g, 54g′, 56g, 56g′, 56g″, 56g″.

[0303] FIG. 8A shows a body care product 10h in a schematic perspective illustration. The body care product 10h is in the present case embodied as a toothpick.

[0304] The body care product 10h comprises an application unit 12h. The body care product 10h further comprises at least one handle unit 14h, which is connected to the application unit 12h.

[0305] The handle unit 14h is configured for a gripping by the operator. The handle unit 14h has a cylindrical basic shape. The handle unit 14h further comprises a material handle body 16h. The material handle body 16h implements a material volume of the handle unit 14h. The material handle body 16h has a cylindrical shape. The material handle body 16h of the handle unit 14h consists at least partially, in particular at least to a large extent, of a paper material. The material handle body 16h consists completely of a paper material. The material handle body 16h of the handle unit 14h comprises at least one layer 18h of paper material, which is realized in a rolled-up fashion. Exemplarily the material handle body 16h comprises precisely one layer 18h; however, a multi-layer structure would also be conceivable. The layer 18h of paper material is rolled up around a defined rolling axis. The rolling axis extends parallel to, in particular coaxially with, the longitudinal axis 30h of the body care product 10h. The layer 18h is rolled up during a production of the material handle body 16h. In a final state, in particular after production, the layer 18h forms a roll, in particular a cylindrical roll. The layer 18h of the material handle body 16h is rolled to form a cylindrical shape. The layer 18h of the material handle body 16h is connected to itself within the roll by pasting, welding and/or laminating. The paper material is rolled to form a hollow-cylindrical roll. The material handle body 16h may in particular be rolled up straight or in a spiral shape.

[0306] The application unit 12h is realized integrally with the handle unit 14h. The application unit 12h is implemented by obliquely cutting off one end of the material handle body 16h.

[0307] For a production of the body care product 10h herein in particular paper ribbons are wound off reels and are together formed into a tube. The paper ribbons are herein in particular rolled onto a core and are then connected on the core. Following this, one end of the tube may be cut obliquely and/or pointed, such that the application unit 12f is created at one end. The application unit 12h is herein in particular realized integrally with the handle unit 14f. Optionally it would be conceivable that a surface of the body care product 10h is subjected to post-treatment. It would herein be conceivable that the body care product 10h is varnished for reducing water intake or that the body care product 10h is printed.

[0308] FIG. 9A shows a body care product 10i in a schematic perspective illustration. The body care product 10i is in the present case implemented as a toothbrush.

[0309] The body care product 10i comprises an application unit 12i. The body care product 10i further comprises at least one handle unit 14i, which is connected to the application unit 12i.

[0310] The application unit 12i is exemplarily realized as an exchangeable head for a toothbrush. The at least one application unit 12i comprises a head region 48i. The head region 48i forms a brush head of the body care product 10i. In the present case the head region 48i is embodied as a toothbrush head. The head region 48i in particular has a base body that is embodied as a bristle carrier. The base body of the head region 48i is completely made of a hard component. However, it would also be conceivable that the base body of the head region 48i is made of a hard component and a soft component. The base body of the head region 48i forms a bristle carrier. In the head region 48i the body care product 10i furthermore has a plurality of bristle holes, which are realized as recesses and in each case accommodate one bristle bundle.

[0311] Alternatively, the body care product 10i could comprise a bristle platelet, which is accommodated in the head region 48i and comprises a plurality of bristle bundles. The bristle platelet is exemplarily embodied as an AFT platelet.

[0312] Any suitable bristles may be used as bristles. In the present case the application unit 12i further comprises a neck region 50i, which in particular connects the head region 48i to the handle unit 14i. The neck region 50i forms a neck.

[0313] The handle unit 14i is configured for a gripping by the operator. The handle unit 14i has a cylindrical basic shape. The handle unit 14i further comprises a material handle body 16i. The material handle body 16i implements a material volume of the handle unit 14i. The material handle body 16i has a cylindrical shape. The material handle body 16i of the handle unit 14i is made at least partially, in particular at least to a large extent, of a paper material. The material handle body 16i is completely made of a paper material. The material handle body 16i of the handle unit 14i comprises at least one layer 18i of a paper material, which is realized in a rolled-up fashion. The material handle body 16i exemplarily comprises precisely one layer 18i; however, a multi-layer structure is also conceivable. The layer 18i of a paper material is rolled around a defined rolling axis. The rolling axis extends parallel to, in particular coaxially with, a longitudinal axis 30i of the body care product 10i. The layer 18i is rolled up during a production of the material handle body 16i. In a final state, in particular after production, the layer 18i forms a roll, in particular a cylindrical roll. The layer 18i of the material handle body 16i is rolled into a cylindrical shape. The layer 18i of the material handle body 16i is connected to itself within the roll by gluing, welding and/or laminating. The paper material is rolled to form a hollow-cylindrical roll. The material handle body 16i may in particular be rolled straight or in a spiral shape.

[0314] The body care product 10i further comprises a plug connection unit 28i, which is configured for a releasable plugging connection of the application unit 12i, which is in particular embodied as a brush head, to the handle unit 14i. The plug connection unit 28i is realized at least partially integrally with the application unit 12i and at least partially integrally with the handle unit 14i. The plug connection unit 28i comprises a first plug connection element 60i, which is integrally connected with the handle unit 14i, and a second plug connection element 62i, which correspond to the first plug connection element 60i and which is fixedly connected with the application unit 12i. The first plug connection element 60i is realized as a cylindrical recess in the material handle body 16i. The recess may herein be produced already by a hollow-cylindrical manufacturing of the handle body 16i or by subsequent drilling. The second plug connection element 62i is realized by a pin-shaped projection, which is configured to engage in the first plug connection element 60i. In particular, the application unit 12i is separable from the material handle body 16i by means of the plug connection unit 28i. The plug connection unit 28i is in particular configured to provide a releasable or non-releasable latch connection.

[0315] FIG. 10A shows a body care product 10j in a non-folded state during production. The body care product 10j comprises an application unit 12j. The body care product 10j further comprises a handle unit 14j, which is connected to the application unit 12j.

[0316] The handle unit 14j is configured for a gripping by the operator. The handle unit 14j further comprises a material handle body 16j. The material handle body 16j implements a material volume of the handle unit 14j. In a final state the material handle body 16j has a flat triangular basic shape. The material handle body 16j of the handle unit 14j is at least partially, in particular at least to a large extent, made of a paper material. The material handle body 16j is completely made of a paper material. The material handle body 16j of the handle unit 14j comprises at least one layer 18j of a paper material, which is in a usage state realized so as to be at least partially folded. The material handle body 16j of the handle unit 14j exemplarily comprises precisely one layer 18j of a paper material. The layer 18i has a folding axis 38j. In the folding axis 38j the layer 18j has a folding edge 40j. The layer 18j is in a usage state folded at the folding edge 40j around the folding axis 38j. The layer 18j is at the folding edge 40j implemented so as to be perforated, fluted and/or embossed in order to enable defined folding. The folding axis 38j of the layer 18j is parallel to the main extension direction 34j of the body care product 10j. The material handle body 16j may herein in particular be folded from paper sheets or from a reel.

[0317] The application unit 12j is realized integrally with the handle unit 14j. The application unit 12j is realized by folding a pointed end of the material handle body 16j. The body care product 10j may in a usage in particular be folded to form a triangle (cf. FIG. 10B).

[0318] FIG. 11A shows a handle unit 14k of a body care product 10k in a schematic perspective illustration. The body care product 10k is in the present case embodied as a toothbrush.

[0319] The body care product 10k comprises an application unit 12k. The body care product 10k further comprises the handle unit 14k, which is connected to the application unit 12k.

[0320] The application unit 12k is produced in an injection-molding procedure. The at least one application unit 12k comprises a head region 48k. The head region 48k forms a brush head of the body care product 10k. In the present case the head region 48k is embodied as a toothbrush head. The head region 48k in particular has a base body which is embodied as a bristle carrier. The base body of the head region 48k is completely made of a hard component. However, it would also be conceivable that the base body of the head region 48k is made of a hard component and a soft component. The base body of the head region 48k forms a bristle carrier. The body care product 10k furthermore comprises in the head region 48k a plurality of bristle holes realized as recesses, which in each case accommodate one bristle bundle.

[0321] Alternatively, the body care product 10k could comprise a bristle platelet, which is accommodated in the head region 48k and comprises a plurality of bristle bundles. The bristle platelet is exemplarily embodied as an AFT platelet.

[0322] Any suitable bristles may be used as bristles. In the present case the application unit 12k further comprises a neck region 50k, which in particular connects the head region 48k to the handle unit 14k. The neck region 50k forms a neck.

[0323] The handle unit 14k is configured for a gripping by an operator. The handle unit 14k has a cylindrical basic shape. The handle unit 14k further comprises a material handle body 16k. The material handle body 16k implements a material volume of the handle unit 14k. The material handle body 16k has a cylindrical shape. The material handle body 16k of the handle unit 14k is made at least partially, in particular at least to a large extent, of a paper material. The material handle body 16k is made completely of a paper material. The material handle body 16k of the handle unit 14k comprises at least one layer 18k of a paper material, which is realized in a rolled-up fashion. The material handle body 16k exemplarily comprises precisely one layer 18k; however, a multi-layer structure would also be conceivable. The layer 18k of the paper material is rolled around a defined rolling axis. The rolling axis extends parallel to, in particular coaxially with, the longitudinal axis 30k of the body care product 10k. The layer 18k is rolled up during a production of the material handle body 16k. In a final state, in particular after production, the layer 18k forms a roll, in particular a cylindrical roll. The layer 18k of the material handle body 16k is rolled to form a cylindrical shape. The layer 18k of the material handle body 16k is connected to itself within the roll by gluing, welding and/or laminating. The paper material is rolled to form a hollow-cylindrical roll. The material handle body 16k may in particular be rolled straight or in a spiral shape.

[0324] The application unit 12k is injection-molded to the handle unit 14k by means of an injection-molding procedure. For this the handle unit 14k is in particular laid into an injection-molding tool for the application unit 12, wherein the application unit 12k is produced directly at the handle unit 14k. A connection of the overmolding to the paper material may herein in particular be achieved by undercuts, breakthroughs, i. e. in particular a form-fit connection, or chemically, like in particular by a material bond. For this purpose, the paper material may in particular be realized so as to be pre-treated, in particular before overmolding, to enable the connection, for example pre-treated with special varnishes and/or coatings. FIG. 11B shows the finished body care product 10k.

[0325] FIG. 12A shows an application unit 12l of a body care product 10l in a schematic perspective illustration. The body care product 10l is in the present case embodied as a toothbrush.

[0326] The body care product 10l comprises the application unit 12l. The body care product 10l further comprises at least one handle unit 14l, which is connected to the application unit 12l.

[0327] The application unit 12l is produced in a plastic injection-molding procedure. The at least one application unit 12l comprises a head region 48l. The head region 48l forms a brush head of the body care product 10l. In the present case the head region 48l is embodied as a toothbrush head. The head region 48l in particular has a base body which is embodied as a bristle carrier. The base body of the head region 48l is completely made of a hard component. However, it would also be conceivable that the base body of the head region 48l is made of a hard component and a soft component. The base body of the head region 48l forms a bristle carrier. The body care product 10l further comprises in the head region 48l a plurality of bristle holes realized as recesses, which in each case accommodate one bristle bundle.

[0328] Alternatively, the body care product 10l could comprise a bristle platelet, which is accommodated in the head region 48k and comprises a plurality of bristle bundles. The bristle platelet is exemplarily implemented as an AFT platelet.

[0329] Any suitable bristles may be used as bristles. In the present case the application unit 12l further comprises a neck region 50l, which in particular connects the head region 48l to the handle unit 14l. The neck region 50l forms a neck.

[0330] The handle unit 14l is configured for a gripping by the operator. The handle unit 14l has a cylindrical basic shape. The handle unit 14l further comprises a material handle body 16l. The material handle body 16l implements a material volume of the handle unit 14l. The material handle body 16l has a cylindrical shape. The material handle body 16l of the handle unit 14l is made at least partially, in particular at least to a large extent, of a paper material. The material handle body 16l is made completely of a paper material. The handle body 16l is cast from a paper material. The paper material is herein in particular processed in a manner similar to injection molding. The raw products are in particular composed of industrial starch, preferably from potatoes, paper fibers, water and an additive mix. The paper mixture created therefrom is then used for a further processing in by means of injection-molding technique. The paper injection molding is in particular realized in three steps. In a first step an injection is made in which the paper mixture is injected into an aluminum tool. In a second step a baking process is executed, in which the paper mixture is baked, in particular heated, in the tool. In a third step unforming is carried out, in which the finished body care product 10l can be removed.

[0331] The application unit 12l is overmolded with the paper material of the handle body 16l. The application unit 12l is produced following a known procedure, like in particular a plastic injection-molding procedure (cf. FIG. 12A). Herein a connection of the overmolding to the functional part may in particular be achieved by undercuts, breakthroughs, i. e. in particular a form-fit connection, or chemically, like in particular by a material bond. The application unit 12l comprises a core projection 64l which protrudes into the handle body 16l. The application unit 12l may in particular be realized so as to have been pre-treated, in particular before the overmolding, in order to enable the connection, for example pre-treated with special varnishes and/or coatings. Following the production of the application unit 12l, the handle unit 14l is molded to the application unit 12l in a paper injection-molding procedure. FIG. 12B shows the finished body care product 10l.

[0332] FIG. 13A shows a body care product 10m which is embodied as a flosser. The body care product 10m comprises an application unit 12m. The body care product 10m further comprises a handle unit 14m, which is connected to the application unit 12m. The application unit 12m is arranged at the upper side of the body care product 10m. The application unit 12m constitutes an uppermost point of the body care product 10m. The application unit 12m comprises a cleaning element 24m, which is embodied as a dental floss. The application unit 12m in particular consists of the cleaning element 24m.

[0333] The handle unit 14m is configured for a gripping by the operator. The handle unit 14m further comprises a material handle body 16m. The material handle body 16m implements a material volume of the handle unit 14m. In a final state, the material handle body 16m has a flat basic shape which splits into two arms 36m, 36m′ towards the application unit 12m. The arms 36m, 36m′ are configured to hold the cleaning element 24m on both sides. The material handle body 16m of the handle unit 14m is made at least partially, in particular at least to a large extent, of a paper material. The material handle body 16m is made completely of a paper material. The material handle body 16m of the handle unit 14m comprises at least one layer 18m of a paper material. The layer 18m of the material handle body 16m is cut or punched.

[0334] Furthermore, the layer 18m of the handle body 16m is deformed, preferably deep-drawn, in particular by moistening, pressure and heat. The material handle body 16m has an oval deformation 66m. The layer 18m has an embossing realized as the oval deformation 66m. Thus in particular a gripping geometry is created. It is in particular possible to provide a body care product 10m with a voluminous handle unit 14m.

[0335] The deformation may be implemented in different ways. On the one hand, the individual layers may be deformed before a connection, while on the other hand the layers may be deformed after a connection, as a whole. In the case of a deformation before a connection of the layers, it is crucial that the outer contour is correctly oriented with respect to the deformation 66m. This is to achieve that, if the layers have already been punched out when the connection takes place, identical products are formed at the outer contour without differences in the layers. On the other hand, if the products are not punched out until after the deformation, this is to ensure that the deformation is always situated in the same place. In the case of a deformation after the connection, it must be taken into account that the deformation process requires more effort due to the increased material thickness as there are more layers to be deformed.

[0336] FIG. 14A shows an application unit 12n of a body care product 10n in a schematic illustration. The body care product 10n is in the present case embodied as an interdental brush.

[0337] The body care product 10n comprises the application unit 12n. The body care product 10n further comprises at least one handle unit 14n, which is connected to the application unit 12n.

[0338] The application unit 12n is arranged at the upper side of the body care product 10n. The application unit 12n forms an uppermost point of the body care product 10n.

[0339] The handle unit 14n is configured for a gripping by the operator. The handle unit 14n further comprises a material handle body 16n. The material handle body 16n implements a material volume of the handle unit 14n. The material handle body 16n has a flat elongate basic shape. The material handle body 16n of the handle unit 14n is at least partially, in particular at least to a large extent, made of a paper material. The material handle body 16n is completely made of a paper material. The material handle body 16n of the handle unit 14n comprises at least two layers 18n, 20n of a paper material, which are connected to each other in a layered fashion. The material handle body 16n of the handle unit 14n exemplarily comprises precisely two layers 18n, 20n of a paper material. Preferably two to six, preferably two to four layers 18n, 20n are provided. Preferentially the at least two layers 18n, 20n are arranged one above the other one perpendicularly to a main extension plane of the layers 18n, 20n and are connected to one another. The layers 18n, 20n are realized substantially identically and in particular form opposite-situated outer sides of the body care product 10n. The layers 18n, 20n are connected to each other, for example, by gluing and/or pressing and/or welding and/or laminating. The layers 18n, 20n are connected to each other in particular during a production of the body care product 10n.

[0340] The application unit 12n further comprises a cleaning element carrier 22n and several, in particular twisted-in, cleaning elements 24n, which are connected with the cleaning element carrier 22n. The cleaning element carrier 22n is exemplarily implemented as a wire, the cleaning elements 24n being bristles which are twisted into the wire.

[0341] For a connection to the handle unit 12n, the cleaning element carrier 22n is connected to the material handle body 16n in a connection section 26n that faces away from the cleaning elements 24n. The connection section 26n is in particular realized as a wire end that faces away from the cleaning elements 24n. In particular in a state when the body care product 10n has been completed, the connection section 26n of the cleaning element carrier 22n of the application unit 12n projects into the material handle body 16n and is enclosed by the material handle body 16n. The application unit 12n is connected directly to the material handle body 16n via the connection section 26n. The connection section 26n is arranged at the handle unit 14n between the at least two layers 18n, 20n of the material handle body 16n. Furthermore, for a partially form-fit connection to the handle unit 14n, the cleaning element carrier 22n of the application unit 12n is realized so as to be bent in the connection section 26n (not visible).

[0342] The handle unit 14n further forms a base foot 72n. The two layers 18n, 20n are for this purpose realized so as to be unconnected in a lower section that faces away from the application unit 12n. The base foot 72n is implemented by folding the two layers 18n, 20n apart in the lower section. In particular, folding edges 74n are provided, at which the layers 18n, 20n can be folded away from each other in the lower section (cf. FIG. 14B). This may additionally be used for a complete separation of the layers 18n, 20n in order to separate the body care product 10n from the paper material on a material side for disposal. The paper material is then disposable in the paper collection and the application unit 12n is separately disposable in the household waste.

[0343] FIG. 15A shows an application unit 120 of a body care product 10o in a schematic illustration. The body care product 10o is in the present case embodied as an interdental brush.

[0344] The body care product 10o comprises the application unit 120. The body care product 100 further comprises at least one handle unit 140, which is connected to the application unit 120.

[0345] The application unit 12o is arranged at an upper side of the body care product 100. The application unit 12o constitutes an uppermost point of the body care product 100.

[0346] The handle unit 14o is configured for a gripping by the operator. The handle unit 140 further comprises a material handle body 160. The material handle body 16o implements a material volume of the handle unit 140. The material handle body 16o has a flat elongate basic shape. The material handle body 160 of the handle unit 14o is at least partially, in particular at least to a large extent, made of a paper material. The material handle body 16o is completely made of a paper material. The material handle body 160 of the handle unit 14o comprises at least two layers 180, 200 of a paper material, which are connected to each other in a layered fashion. The material handle body 160 of the handle unit 14o exemplarily comprises precisely two layers 180, 200 of a paper material. Preferably two to six, preferably two to four, layers 180, 20o are provided. Preferentially the at least two layers 180, 20o are arranged one above the other one perpendicularly to a main extension plane of the layers 180, 20o and are connected to one another. The layers 180, 20o are realized substantially identically and in particular form opposite-situated outer sides of the body care product 100. The layers 180, 20o are, for example, connected to each other by gluing and/or pressing and/or welding and/or laminating. The layers 180, 20o are in particular connected to each other during a production of the body care product 100.

[0347] The application unit 12o moreover comprises a cleaning element carrier 22o and several cleaning elements 24o which are connected, in particular twisted-in, with the cleaning element carrier 22o. The cleaning element carrier 22o is exemplarily realized as a wire, the cleaning elements 24o being implemented as bristles which are twisted into the wire.

[0348] For a connection to the handle unit 140, the cleaning element carrier 22o is connected to the material handle body 16o in the connection section 26o which faces away from the cleaning elements 24o. The connection section 26o is in particular implemented as a wire end facing away from the cleaning elements 24o. In particular in a state when the body care product 10o has been completed, the connection section 26o of the cleaning element carrier 22o of the application unit 12o projects into the material handle body 16o and is enclosed by the material handle body 160. The application unit 12o is connected directly to the material handle body 16o via the connection section 26o. The connection section 26o is arranged at the handle unit 14o between the at least two layers 180, 200 of the material handle body 160. Furthermore, for a partially form-fit connection to the handle unit 140, the cleaning element carrier 22o of the application unit 12o is realized so as to be bent in the connection section 26o (not visible).

[0349] The handle unit 14o furthermore forms a base foot 720. The two layers 180, 20o are for this purpose implemented so as to be slitted parallel to a main extension direction 34o in a lower section that faces away from the application unit 120. The handle unit 140 exemplarily has two slits in the lower section, which extend through both layers 180, 200. It would also be conceivable that a perforation is provided instead of the slits, which is separated by an end customer to form a slit. The handle unit 14o thus forms three projections 76o in the lower section. The base foot 72o is created by way of folding the projections 76o apart such that they oppose one another. In particular, a folding edge 740 is provided, at which the projections 76o can be folded apart, respectively bent apart, in the lower section.

[0350] FIG. 16A shows a first layer 18p of a handle unit 14p of a body care product 10p, which is embodied as a flosser, during production. The body care product 10p comprises an application unit 12p. The body care product 10p further comprises a handle unit 14p, which is connected to the application unit 12p.

[0351] The application unit 12p is arranged at the upper side of the body care product 10p. The application unit 12p forms an uppermost point of the body care product 10p. The application unit 12p is at least partially, in particular at least to a large extent, made of a paper material. The application unit 12p has a cleaning element 24p comprising a paper material. The cleaning element 24p is realized as an interdental cleaning paper. The application unit 12p consists of the cleaning element 24p.

[0352] The handle unit 14p is configured for a gripping by the operator. The handle unit 14p further comprises a material handle body 16p. The material handle body 16p implements a material volume of the handle unit 14p. The material handle body 16p has a curved flat basic shape, which is split into two arms 36p, 36p′ towards the application unit 12p. The arms 36p, 36p′ are configured to hold the cleaning element 24p on both sides. The material handle body 16p of the handle unit 14p is at least partially, in particular at least to a large extent, made of a paper material. The material handle body 16p is completely made of a paper material. The material handle body 16p of the handle unit 14p comprises at least three layers 18p, 20p, 80p of a paper material, which are connected to one another in a layered fashion. The material handle body 16p of the handle unit 14p exemplarily comprises precisely three layers 18p, 20p, 80p, which are at least partially made of a paper material, wherein a second layer 20p additionally forms the application unit 12p. Preferentially the at least three layers 18p, 20p, 80p are arranged above one another perpendicularly to a main extension plane of the layers 18p, 20p, 80p and are connected to one another. The first and third layers 18p, 80p are realized substantially identically and in particular form opposite-situated outer sides of the body care product 10p. The second layer 20p is arranged between the first layer 18p and the third layer 80p. The layers 18p, 20p, 80p are connected, for example, by gluing and/or pressing and/or welding and/or laminating. The layers 18p, 20p, 80p are in particular connected to one another during a production of the body care product 10p.

[0353] The second layer 20p additionally forms the application unit 12p. The second layer 20p is, at least in a region of the application unit 12p, made of a film. Preferably the second layer 20p is completely made of a film.

[0354] In particular, a method for producing the body care product 10p is disclosed. In the method the body care product 10p is layered from the three interconnected layers 18p, 20p, 80p, which are at least partially made of a paper material. In a production method, in particular sheets of paper material and/or film, which form the layers 18p, 20p, 80p, are pre-punched, in particular completely punched. Then in particular the pre-punched sheets, which form the layers 18p, 20p, 80p, are laid out and connected, like for example by laminating, welding and/or gluing.

[0355] FIG. 17A shows a body care product 10q in a schematic perspective illustration. The body care product 10q is in the present case embodied as an interdental brush.

[0356] The body care product 10q comprises an application unit 12q. The body care product 10q further comprises at least one handle unit 14q, which is connected to the application unit 12q.

[0357] The handle unit 14q is configured for a gripping by the operator. The handle unit 14q has a cylindrical basic shape. The handle unit 14q further comprises a material handle body 16q. The material handle body 16q implements a material volume of the handle unit 14q. The material handle body 16q has a cylindrical shape. The material handle body 16q of the handle unit 14q is at least partially, in particular at least to a large extent, made of a paper material. The material handle body 16q is completely made of a paper material. The material handle body 16q of the handle unit 14q comprises at least one layer 18q of a paper material, which is realized in a rolled-up fashion. The material handle body 16q exemplarily comprises precisely one layer 18q; however, a multi-layer structure would also be conceivable. The layer 18q of paper material is rolled around a defined rolling axis. The rolling axis extends parallel to, in particular coaxially with, a longitudinal axis 30q of the body care product 10q. The layer 18q is rolled up during a production of the material handle body 16q. In a final state, in particular after production, the layer 18q forms a roll, in particular a cylindrical roll. The layer 18q of the material handle body 16q is rolled to form a cylindrical, in particular hollow-cylindrical, shape. The layer 18q of the material handle body 16q is connected in itself within the roll by gluing, welding and/or laminating. The paper material is rolled to form a hollow-cylindrical roll. The material handle body 16q may in particular be rolled straight or in a spiral shape.

[0358] Beyond this, the application unit 12q comprises a cleaning element carrier 22q and several cleaning elements 24q, which are connected, in particular twisted-in, with the cleaning element carrier 22q. The cleaning element carrier 22q is exemplarily implemented by a wire, wherein the cleaning elements 24q are realized as bristles which are twisted into the wire. However, a different implementation of the cleaning element carrier 22q and/or the cleaning elements 24q, deemed expedient by someone skilled in the art, would also be conceivable. For a connection to the handle unit 14q, the cleaning element carrier 22q is connected to the material handle body 16q in a connection section 26q which faces away from the cleaning elements 24q. The connection section 26q is in particular implemented by a wire end facing away from the cleaning elements 24q.

[0359] The body care product 10q further comprises a plug connection unit 28q configured for a releasable plug connection of the application unit 12q, which is in particular embodied as an interdental brush, to the handle unit 14q. The plug connection unit 28q is realized at least partially integrally with the application unit 12q and at least partially integrally with the handle unit 14q. The plug connection unit 28q comprises a first plug connection element 60q, which is integrally connected with the handle unit 14q, and a second plug connection element 62q, which corresponds to the first plug connection element 60q and is fixedly connected with the application unit 12q. The second plug connection element 62q is embodied by the connection section 26q. The first plug connection element 60q is embodied as a cylindrical recess in the material handle body 16q. Herein the recess may be already manufactured by a hollow-cylindrical production of the handle body 16q or by subsequent drilling. In particular, the application unit 12q is separable from the material handle body 16q by means of the plug connection unit 28q. The plug connection unit 28q is in particular configured to provide a releasable or non-releasable latch connection.

[0360] FIG. 18 shows a body care product 10r in a schematic perspective illustration. The body care product 10r is in the present case embodied as a toothpick.

[0361] The body care product 10r comprises an application unit 12r. The body care product 10r further comprises at least one handle unit 14r, which is connected to the application unit 12r.

[0362] The handle unit 14r is configured for a gripping by the operator. The handle unit 14r has a cylindrical, in particular solid-cylindrical, basic shape. The handle unit 14r further comprises a material handle body 16r. The material handle body 16r implements a material volume of the handle unit 14r. The material handle body 16r has a cylindrical shape. The material handle body 16r of the handle unit 14r is at least partially, in particular at least to a large extent, made of a paper material. The material handle body 16r is completely made of a paper material. The material handle body 16r of the handle unit 14r comprises at least one layer 18r of a paper material, which is realized in a rolled-up fashion. The layer 18r of paper material is rolled around a defined rolling axis. The rolling axis extends parallel to, in particular coaxially with, a longitudinal axis 30r of the body care product 10r. The layer 18r is rolled up during a production of the material handle body 16r. In a final state, in particular after production, the layer 18r forms a roll, in particular a cylindrical roll. The layer 18r of the material handle body 16r is rolled to form a solid-cylindrical shape. The layer 18r of the material handle body 16r is connected in itself within the roll by gluing, welding and/or laminating. The paper material is rolled to form a solid-cylindrical roll. The material handle body 16r may in particular be rolled up straight or in a spiral shape.

[0363] The application unit 12r is implemented integrally with the handle unit 14r. The application unit 12r is realized by oblique cutting off an end of the material handle body 16r.

[0364] FIG. 19 shows a body care product 10s in a schematic perspective illustration. The body care product 10s is in the present case embodied as a toothpick.

[0365] The body care product 10s comprises an application unit 12s. The body care product 10s further comprises at least one handle unit 14s, which is connected to the application unit 12s.

[0366] The handle unit 14s is configured for a gripping by the operator. The handle unit 14s has a cylindrical, in particular solid-cylindrical, basic shape. The handle unit 14s further comprises a material handle body 16s. The material handle body 16s implements a material volume of the handle unit 14s. The material handle body 16s has a cylindrical shape. The material handle body 16s of the handle unit 14s is at least partially, in particular at least to a large extent, made of a paper material. The material handle body 16s is completely made of a paper material. The material handle body 16s of the handle unit 14s comprises at least one layer 18s of a paper material, which is realized in a rolled-up fashion. The layer 18s of a paper material is rolled around a defined rolling axis. The rolling axis extends parallel to, in particular coaxially with, a longitudinal axis 30s of the body care product 10s. The layer 18s is rolled up during a production of the material handle body 16s. In a final state, in particular after production, the layer 18s forms a roll, in particular a cylindrical roll. The layer 18s of the material handle body 16s is rolled to form a solid-cylindrical shape. The layer 18s of the material handle body 16s is connected in itself within the roll by gluing, welding and/or laminating. The paper material is rolled to form a solid-cylindrical roll. The material handle body 16s may in particular be rolled up straight or in a spiral shape.

[0367] The application unit 12s is implemented integrally with the handle unit 14s. The application unit 12s is realized by obliquely cutting off an end of the material handle body 16s from two sides. The one end of the material handle body 16s which forms the application unit 12s has at least partially the shape of a saddleback roof.

[0368] FIG. 20 shows a body care product 10t in a schematic perspective illustration. The body care product 10t is in the present case embodied as a toothpick.

[0369] The body care product 10t comprises an application unit 12t. The body care product 10t further comprises at least one handle unit 14t, which is connected to the application unit 12t.

[0370] The handle unit 14t is configured for a gripping by the operator. The handle unit 14t has a cylindrical, in particular solid-cylindrical, basic shape. The handle unit 14t further comprises a material handle body 16t. The material handle body 16t implements a material volume of the handle unit 14t. The material handle body 16t has a cylindrical shape. The material handle body 16t is at least partially, in particular at least completely, made of a paper material. The material handle body 16t is completely made of a paper material. The material handle body 16t comprises at least one layer 18t of a paper material, which is realized in a rolled-up fashion. The layer 18t of a paper material is rolled around a defined rolling axis. The rolling axis extends parallel to, in particular coaxially with, a longitudinal axis 30t of the body care product 10t. The layer 18t is rolled up during a production of the material handle body 16t. In a final state, in particular after production, the layer 18t forms a roll, in particular a cylindrical roll. The layer 18t of the material handle body 16t is rolled to form a solid-cylindrical shape. The layer 18t of the material handle body 16t is connected in itself by gluing, welding and/or laminating within the roll. The paper material is rolled to form a solid-cylindrical roll. The material handle body 16t may in particular be rolled up straight or in a spiral shape.

[0371] The application unit 12t is implemented integrally with the handle unit 14t. The application unit 12t is realized by cutting off an end of the material handle body 16t obliquely from two sides. The one end of the material handle body 16t which forms the application unit 12t has at least partially the shape of a saddleback roof. In addition, perforations 82t are provided in the region of the application unit 12t, which are intended to support cleaning.

[0372] FIG. 21D shows a body care product 10u in a schematic perspective illustration. The body care product 10u is in the present case embodied as a toothbrush.

[0373] The body care product 10u comprises an application unit 12u. The body care product 10u further comprises at least one handle unit 14u, which is connected to the application unit 12u.

[0374] The application unit 12u comprises a head region 48u. The head region 48u forms a brush head of the body care product 10u. In the present case, the head region 48u is embodied as a toothbrush head. The application unit 12u comprises a bristle platelet 84u, which is accommodated in the head region 48u and comprises a plurality of bristle bundles (cf. FIG. 21A, 21B). By way of example, the bristle platelet 84u is realized as an AFT platelet. Any suitable bristles may be used as bristles. The bristle platelet 48u may be made of a paper material.

[0375] The head region 48u has a base body 86u. The base body 86u of the head region 48u is completely made of a paper material. The base body 86u is embodied in a one-part-implementation with a handle unit 14u of the body care product 10u. The base body 86u of the head region 48u serves for receiving the bristle platelet 84u. The base body 86u has an oval recess 88u for receiving the bristle platelet 84u (cf. FIG. 21C). The bristle platelet 84u may be just plugged into the recess 88u or may be glued, sealed, welded, etc. in the recess 88u.

[0376] The application unit 12u in the present case further comprises a neck region 50u, which in particular connects the head region 48u to the handle unit 14u. The neck region 50u forms a neck.

[0377] The handle unit 14u is configured for a gripping by the operator. The handle unit 14u further comprises a material handle body 16u. The material handle body 16u has a flat elongate basic shape. The material handle body 16u of the handle unit 14u is made at least partially, in particular at least to a large extent, of a paper material. The material handle body 16u is made completely of a paper material. The material handle body 16u of the handle unit 14u comprises at least two layers 18u, 20u of a paper material, which are connected to each other in a layered fashion. The material handle body 16u of the handle unit 14u exemplarily comprises precisely two layers 18u, 20u of a paper material. Preferably two to six, preferably two to four layers 18u, 20u are provided. Preferentially the at least two layers 18u, 20u are arranged above one another perpendicularly to a main extension plane of the layers 18u, 20u and are connected to one another. The layers 18u, 20u are realized substantially identically and in particular form opposite-situated outer sides of the body care product 10u. The layers 18u, 20u are connected to one another, for example, by gluing and/or pressing and/or welding and/or laminating. The layers 18u, 20u are in particular connected to one another during a production of the body care product 10u.

[0378] The base body 86u, the neck region 50u and the handle unit 14u are realized integrally.

[0379] FIG. 22B with FIGS. 22A and 22C shows a body care product 10v which is embodied as a flosser. The body care product 10v comprises an application unit 12v. The body care product 10v further comprises at least one handle unit 14v, which is connected to the application unit 12v. The application unit 12v is arranged at the upper side of the body care product 10v. The application unit 12v constitutes an uppermost point of the body care product 10v. The application unit 12v comprises a cleaning element 24v, which is realized as a dental floss. The application unit 12v in particular consists of the cleaning element 24v.

[0380] The handle unit 14v is configured for a gripping by the operator. The handle unit 14v further comprises a material handle body 16v. The material handle body 16v implements a material volume of the handle unit 14v. The material handle body 16v has in a final state a three-dimensional basic shape, which is split into two arms 36v, 36v′ towards the application unit 12v. The arms 36v, 36v′ are configured to hold the cleaning element 24v on both sides. The material handle body 16v of the handle unit 14v is made at least partially, in particular at least to a large extent, of a paper material. The material handle body 16v is made completely of a paper material. The material handle body 16v of the handle unit 14v comprises at least two layers 18v, 20v of a paper material, which are connected to each other in a layered fashion. The material handle body 16v of the handle unit 14v exemplarily comprises precisely two layers 18v, 20v of a paper material. The layers 18v, 20v of the material handle body 16v are cut or punched.

[0381] Furthermore, the layers 18v, 20v of the material handle body 16v are deformed, preferably deep-drawn, in particular with the assistance of moistening, pressure and/or heat. The material handle body 16v has an oval deformation 66v, which is on both sides convex outwards. As a result, for example in particular a gripping geometry is created. It is in particular possible to provide a body care product 10v with a voluminous handle unit 14v.

[0382] FIG. 22C shows a section through the body care product of FIG. 22B in the region of the deformation 66v. It can be seen that the deformations 66v (also referred to as crownings) of the two layers 18v and 20v are oriented opposing each other so as to form a hollow space. The layers 18v, 20v are connected, thus forming a closed hollow space. The layers 18v, 20v in each case have an embossment realized as the oval deformation 66v.

[0383] The deformation 66v may be implemented in different ways. On the one hand it is possible that the individual layers are deformed before a connection, on the other hand the layers may be deformed as a whole after the connection. In the deformation process before a connection of the layers, it is crucial that the outer contour is correctly aligned with the deformation 66v. This is intended to achieve, if the layers are already punched out before a connection, that identical products are created without differences of the layers at the outer contour. On the other hand, this is intended to ensure, if the products are not punched out until after the deformation, that the deformation is always in the same place. In the case of a deformation after the connection, it must be considered that the deformation process requires greater effort due to the increased material thickness caused by a greater number of layers to be deformed. In the case presently shown in FIGS. 22A to 22C, the layers are deformed before a connection, otherwise it would not be possible to form a closed hollow space.

[0384] FIG. 23 shows a body care product 10w in a schematic illustration. The body care product 10w is in the present case embodied as an interdental brush. The body care product 10w comprises an application unit 12w. The body care product 10w further comprises at least one handle unit 14w, which is connected to the application unit 12w.

[0385] The application unit 12w is arranged at the upper side of the body care product 10w. The application unit 12w constitutes an uppermost point of the body care product 10w.

[0386] The handle unit 14w is configured for a gripping by the operator. The handle unit 14w further comprises a material handle body 16w. The material handle body 16w implements a material volume of the handle unit 14w. The material handle body 16w has a flat elongate basic shape. The material handle body 16w of the handle unit 14w is made at least partially, in particular at least to a large extent, of a paper material. The material handle body 16w is made completely of a paper material. The material handle body 16w of the handle unit 14w comprises at least two layers 18w, 20w of a paper material, which are connected to each other in a layered fashion. The material handle body 16w of the handle unit 14w exemplarily comprises precisely two layers 18w, 20w of a paper material. Preferably two to six, preferably two to four layers 18w, 20w are provided. Preferentially the at least two layers 18w, 20w are arranged above one another perpendicularly to a main extension plane of the layers 18w, 20w and are connected to one another. The layers 18w, 20w are realized substantially identically and in particular form opposite-situated outer sides of the body care product 10w. The layers 18w, 20w are connected to one another, for example, by gluing and/or pressing and/or welding and/or laminating. The layers 18w, 20w are in particular connected to one another during a production of the body care product 10w.

[0387] The application unit 12w further comprises a cleaning element carrier 22w and several cleaning elements 24w which are connected, in particular twisted in, with the cleaning element carrier 22w. The cleaning element carrier 22w is exemplarily implemented as a wire, the cleaning elements 24w being realized as bristles which are twisted into the wire.

[0388] For a connection to the handle unit 14w, the cleaning element carrier 22w is connected to the material handle body 16w in a connection section 26w, which faces away from the cleaning elements 24w. The connection section 26w is in particular realized as a wire end facing away from the cleaning elements 24w. In particular in a state when the body care product 10w has been completed, the connection section 26w of the cleaning element carrier 26w of the application unit 12w projects into the material handle body 16w and is enclosed by the material handle body 16w. The application unit 12w is connected to the material handle body 16w directly via the connection section 26w. The connection section 26w is arranged at the handle unit 14w between the at least two layers 18w, 20w of the material handle body 16w. Furthermore, for a partially form-fit connection to the handle unit 14w, the cleaning element carrier 22w of the application unit 12w is implemented so as to be curved (not visible).

[0389] The handle unit 14w comprises on a side facing towards the application unit 12w a cheek pull-back element 96w. The cheek pull-back element 96w is embodied integrally with the handle body 16w. The cheek pull-back element 96w is implemented by a projecting structure formed as a protruding nose. On the side of the nose that faces away from the application unit 12w, the skin of the cheek, respectively the corner of the mouth, can be pulled back by means of the cheek pull-back element 96w, such that the skin of the cheek does not get in the way when the body care product 10w, embodied as an interdental brush, is moved in the interdental spaces. There is also no friction between the body of the body care product 10w and the skin of the cheek when the body care product 10w is moved in the interdental spaces. The skin is pulled back by the projecting cheek pull-back element 96w and thus the elements will not rub against each other.

[0390] FIG. 24A shows an application unit 12x of a body care product 10x in a schematic illustration. The body care product 10x is in the present case embodied as an interdental brush.

[0391] The body care product 10x comprises the application unit 12x. The body care product 10x further comprises at least one handle unit 14x, which is connected to the application unit 12x. The body care product 10x moreover comprises a protective element 90x, which is connected to the handle unit 14x. The protective element 90x is realized by a covering cap. The protective element 90x is connected to the handle unit 14x releasably.

[0392] The application unit 12x is arranged at the upper side of the body care product 10x. The application unit 12x forms an uppermost point of the body care product 10x.

[0393] The handle unit 14x is configured for a gripping by an operator. The handle unit 14x further comprises a material handle body 16x. The material handle body 16x implements a material volume of the handle unit 14x. The material handle body 16x has a flat elongate basic shape. The material handle body 16x of the handle unit 14x is at least partially, in particular at least to a large extent, made of a paper material. The material handle body 16x is completely made of a paper material. The material handle body 16x of the handle unit 14x comprises at least two layers 18x, 20x of a paper material, which are connected to each other in a layered fashion. The material handle body 16x of the handle unit 14x exemplarily comprises precisely two layers 18x, 20x of a paper material. Preferably two to six, preferably two to four layers 18x, 20x are provided. Preferentially the at least two layers 18x, 20x are arranged above one another perpendicularly to a main extension direction of the layers 18x, 20x and are connected to one another. The layers 18x, 20x are realized substantially identically to one another and in particular form opposite-situated outer sides of the body care product 10x. The layers 18x, 20x are connected to one another, for example, by gluing and/or pressing and/or welding and/or laminating. The layers 18x, 20x are in particular connected to one another during a production of the body care product 10x.

[0394] The application unit 12x further comprises a cleaning element carrier 22x and several cleaning elements 24x, which are connected, in particular twisted-in, with the cleaning element carrier 22x. The cleaning element carrier 22x is exemplarily implemented by a wire, the cleaning elements 24x being bristles which are twisted into the wire.

[0395] For a connection to the handle unit 14x, the cleaning element carrier 22x is connected to the material handle body 16x in a connection section 26x that faces away from the cleaning elements 24x. The connection section 26x is in particular realized as a wire end facing away from the cleaning elements 24x. In particular in a state when the body care product 10x has been completed, the connection section 26x of the cleaning element carrier 22x of the application unit 12x projects into the material handle body 16x and is enclosed by the material handle body 16x. The application unit 12x is connected directly to the material handle body 16x via the connection section 26x. The connection section 26x is arranged at the handle unit 14x between the at least two layers 18x, 20x of the material handle body 16x. Furthermore, for a partially form-fit connection to the handle unit 14x, the cleaning element carrier 22x of the application unit 12x is realized so as to be bent (not visible) in the connection section 26x in order to increase a holding force.

[0396] The handle unit 14x furthermore forms a base foot 72x. The two layers 18x, 20x are for this purpose realized so as to be unconnected in a lower section that faces away from the application unit 12x. The base foot 72x is provided by folding the two layers 18x, 20x apart in the lower section. In particular, folding edges 74x are provided at which the layers 18x, 20x can be folded away from each other in the lower section (cf. FIG. 24B). This may in addition be used for a complete separation of the layers 18x, 20x for a material-side separation of the body care product 10x from the paper material for disposal purposes. Thus the paper material may be disposed into the paper collection and the application unit 12x may be disposed separately into the household waste.

[0397] The protective element 90x is made at least partially, in particular at least to a large extent, of a paper material. The protective element 90x is made completely of a paper material. The protective element 90x comprises at least two layers 18x, 20x of a paper material, which are connected to each other in a layered fashion. The material handle body 16x of the handle unit 14x exemplarily comprises precisely two layers 18x, 20x which form, in addition to the handle body 16x, the protective element 90x, respectively the covering cap. The protective element 90x forms a receiving region between the two layers 18x and 20x, which is configured to receive the application unit 12x in a non-use state of the body care product 10x. The receiving region may be implemented as a hollow space for a protection of the application unit 12x. The receiving region is in particular produced by deformations of the layers 18x, 20x. For this the protective element 90x is connected to the handle unit 14x, at an upper side of the handle unit 14x, so as to be separable, in particular via a perforation. The protective element 90x and the handle unit 14x are in particular produced from one part. The protective element 90x is in particular configured to be separated from the handle unit 14x before a first usage. It is in particular conceivable that the protective element 90x serves as a sales protection allowing to sell the body care product 10x without additional packaging.

[0398] FIG. 25B shows a body care product 10y in a schematic perspective illustration. The body care product 10y is in the present case embodied as a toothbrush.

[0399] The body care product 10y comprises an application unit 12y. The body care product 10y further comprises at least one handle unit 14y, which is connected to the application unit 12y.

[0400] The application unit 12y has a head region 48y. The head region 48y forms a brush head of the body care product 10y. In the present case, the head region 48y is embodied as a toothbrush head. The application unit 12y comprises a bristle-furnished element 98y, which is accommodated in the head region 48y and comprises a plurality of bristle bundles. The bristle-furnished element 98y is implemented of bristles which are connected but, differently than the bristle platelets shown in the other figures, have no bristle platelet as such. Any suitable bristles may be used as bristles. The head region 48y may comprise an injection-molded bristle field.

[0401] The head region 48y has a base body 86y. The base body 86y of the head region 48y is completely made of a paper material. The base body 86y is realized in a one-part implementation with a handle unit 14y of the body care product 10y. The base body 86y of the head region 48y serves for accommodating the bristle-furnished element 98y. The base body 86y comprises a surface which the bristle-furnished element 98y may be applied onto by means of a gluing connection, by welding, etc.

[0402] In the present case, the application unit 12y further comprises a neck region 50y, which in particular connects the head region 48y to the handle unit 14y. The neck region 50y forms a neck.

[0403] The handle unit 14y is configured for a gripping by the operator. The handle unit 14y further comprises a material handle body 16y. The material handle body 16y implements a material volume of the handle unit 14y. The material handle body 16y has an elongate basic shape. The material handle body 16y of the handle unit 14y is made at least partially, in particular at least to a large extent, of a paper material. The material handle body 16y is made completely of a paper material. The material handle body 16y of the handle unit 14y comprises at least one layer 18y of a paper material. The material handle body 16y of the handle unit 14y exemplarily comprises precisely one layer 18y of a paper material. The material handle body 16y of the handle unit 14y comprises at least one layer 18y of a paper material, which is realized so as to be at least partially folded in a usage state.

[0404] The layer 18y has several folding axes 38y. In the folding axes 38y the layer 18y in each case has a respective folding edge 40y. In a usage state, the layer 38y is folded at the folding edges 40y around the respective folding axis 38y. The layer 18y is realized so as to be perforated, fluted and/or embossed in the folding edges 40y in order to enable defined folding. Four first folding axes 38y of the layer 18y extend substantially parallel to a main extension direction 34y of the body care product 10y, wherein two of the four first folding axes 38y do not extend over the complete extension of the body care product 10y, thus realizing a rounding, respectively a rounded transition, of the handle body 16y in a lower end region. The two further first folding axes 38y of the four first folding axes 38y are in each case adjoined by a gluing tab 92y, 92y′ for closing the handle body 16y on a rear side. Three further folding axes 38y are arranged in the head region 48y of the body care product 10y. A first further folding axis 38y extends perpendicularly to the main extension direction 34y of the body care product 10y and includes a triangle with the two further folding axes 38y. The two further folding axes 38y are in each case adjoined by a small gluing tab 94y, 94y′ for closing the head region 48y on a front side.

[0405] The material handle body 16y may herein in particular be folded from paper sheets or from a reel.

[0406] The base body 86y, the neck region 50y and the handle unit 14y are embodied integrally. By the forming and connection of the layers a body care product 10y is created, which is closed at an upper end in the head region 48y while designed to be open at a lower end of the handle unit 14y.

[0407] Alternatively, the bristle-furnished end 98y may be replaced by a bristle platelet.

[0408] FIG. 26A shows a sales unit with a packaging 100z and with a body care product 10z, which is embodied as a toothbrush, in a non-folded state.

[0409] The packaging 100z comprises a packaging base body 102z. The packaging base body 102z is configured to form a substantially closed receiving region for the body care product 10z. The packaging base body 102z is formed from a blank. The packaging base body 102z is realized as a layer 104z of a paper material. The packaging 100z consists of the packaging base body 102z. The packaging base body 102z is embodied as a folded and glued box, which can be seen in FIG. 26B.

[0410] The receiving region of the brush product packaging device 100z has in a lower region, perpendicularly to a main extension direction, a cross section that differs substantially from a cross section in an upper region. The receiving region has in the lower region, perpendicularly to the main extension direction, a lentiform cross section. Furthermore, the receiving region has in an upper region, perpendicularly to the main extension direction, a rectangular cross section. The packaging base body 102z has a decreasing height profile from the front side to the rear side and from the top to the bottom, thus presenting a wedge shape and in addition a crowning. The packaging base body 102z has a substantially rectangular front side 106z and a substantially rectangular rear side 108z.

[0411] FIG. 26B shows the packaging 100z in a folded and closed state.

[0412] The body care product 10z comprises an application unit 12z. The body care product 10z further comprises at least one handle unit 14z, which is connected to the application unit 12z.

[0413] The application unit 12z has a head region 48z. The head region 48z forms a brush head of the body care product 10z. In the present case the head region 48z is embodied as a toothbrush head. The application unit 12z comprises a bristle-furnished element 98z, which is accommodated in the head region 48z and comprises a plurality of bristle bundles. The bristle-furnished element 98z is implemented by bristles which are connected but, differently than the bristle platelets shown in other figures, have no bristle platelet as such. Any suitable bristles may be used as bristles.

[0414] The head region 48z has a base body 86z. The base body 86z of the head region 48z is completely made of a paper material. The base body 86z is realized in a one-part implementation with the handle unit 14z of the body care product 10z. The base body 86z of the head region 48z serves for accommodating the bristle-furnished element 98z. The base body 86z comprises a surface on which the bristle-furnished element 98z can be applied by a glue connection, by welding, etc.

[0415] In the present case the application unit 12z comprises a neck region 50z, which in particular connects the head region 48z to the handle unit 14z. The neck region 50z forms a neck.

[0416] The handle unit 14z is configured for a gripping by the operator. The handle unit 14z further comprises a material handle body 16z. The material handle body 16z implements a material volume of the handle unit 14z. The material handle body 16z has an elongate basic shape. The material handle body 16z of the handle unit 12z is made at least partially, in particular to a large extent, of a paper material. The material handle body 16z is made completely of a paper material. The material handle body 16z of the handle unit 14z comprises at least one layer 18z of a paper material. The material handle body 16z is realized in a multi-part implementation. The material handle body 16z has a front part 110z, which forms a front side of the handle unit 14z, and a rear part 112z, which forms a rear side of the handle unit 14z. The front part 110z and the rear part 112z exemplarily in each case comprise precisely one layer 18z of paper material. The front part 110z and the rear part 112z exemplarily in each case comprise a layer of paper material which is in a usage state realized so as to be at least partially folded. The front part 110z and the rear part 112z may comprise several layers.

[0417] The layer 18z of the front part 110z comprises several folding axes 38z. The layer 18z of the front part 110z has respectively one folding edge 40z in the folding axes 38z. In a usage state, the layer 18z of the front part 110z is folded at the folding edges 40z around the respective folding axis 38z. The layer 18z of the front part 110z is implemented so as to be perforated, fluted and/or embossed in the folding edges 40z so as to enable defined folding. The front part 110z has precisely two folding axes 38z in the layer 18z, which extend substantially parallel to a main extension direction 34z of the body care product 10z. By means of the folding axes 38z, the front part 110z is foldable to form a triangular cross-section shape. The front part 110z has a front side 114z and two side wings 116z, the side wings 116z being connected to the front side 114z via the folding edges 40z of the folding axes 38z. The front side 114z of the front part 110z of the material handle body 16z merges directly into the application unit 12z and also forms the base body 86z of the application unit 12z.

[0418] The layer 18z of the rear part 112z is realized integrally with the packaging 100z. The material handle body 16z of the handle unit 14z of the body care product 10z comprises a layer 18z of paper material, the layer 18z being realized at least partially integrally with the packaging 100z. The layer 18z of the rear part 112z is realized integrally with the front side 106z of the packaging 100z as the layers of the packaging 100z are not connected on the front side 106z and lie above one another. The rear part 112z is realized as a portion of the packaging 100z which can, after unpacking, be separated out of the packaging 100z by an operator by means of a perforation in order to create the body care product 10z. The shape of the rear part 112z is introduced in the front side 106z of the packaging 100z by a perforation. In a sales state, the body care product 10z is not fully assembled.

[0419] The rear part 112z comprises several folding axes 38z. In the folding axes 38z the layer 18z of the rear part 112z in each case has a folding edge 40z. The rear part 112z is in a usage state folded at the folding edges 40z around the respective folding axis 38z. The rear part 112z is perforated, fluted and/or embossed in the folding edges 40z so as to enable defined folding. The rear part 112z comprises precisely three folding axes 38z in the layer 18z which extend substantially parallel to a main extension direction 34z of the body care product 10z. The rear part 112z furthermore comprises precisely one folding axis 38z in the layer 18z which extends substantially perpendicularly to a main extension direction 34z of the body care product 10z. By means of the folding axes 38z, the rear part 112z can be folded to form a V-shaped cross-section shape. The rear part 112z has two rear sides 118z, four latching wings 120z and two folding wings 122z, the latching wings 120z and the folding wings 122z being connected to the rear sides 118z via the folding edges 40z of the folding axes 38z. The rear sides 118z are in a folded state of the body care product 10z configured to adjoin the side wings 116z of the front part 110z and to at least partially cover the side wings 116z. For a connection to the front part 110z, the latching wings 120z are configured to be slid into slits (not visible) in the front part 110z. For a further fixing of the rear part 112z, the folding wings 122z are configured to be folded behind the side wings 116z and, depending on a respective implementation, to close the handle body 16z.

[0420] The material handle body 16z of the handle unit 14z comprises at least one layer 18z of a paper material, which is realized so as to be at least partially folded, the handle body 16z having a stowage position, in which an inner face of the layer 18z is oriented outwards, and an operational position, in which an outer face of the layer 18z is oriented outwards. An outer side of the rear part 112z is in a state when connected to the packaging 100z oriented inwards. The layer 18z of the rear part 112z has an inner face, which is in the stowage position, in particular in a packaged state of the body care product 10z, oriented outwards, and has an outer face, which is in the operational position, in which the body care product 10z is plugged together, oriented outwards.

[0421] The base body 86z, the neck region 50z and the handle unit 14z are realized substantially integrally. By the forming and connecting of the front part 110z and the rear part 112z, a body care product 10z is created.

[0422] The material handle body 16z of the handle unit 14z may herein comprise at least one layer 18z of a paper material, which is at least partially folded and is realized so as to be connected by at least one plug connection, wherein at least one first folded plug connection forms a thumb grip of the material handle body 16z.

[0423] The material handle body 16z may herein in particular be folded from paper sheets or from a reel.

[0424] FIG. 27B shows a body care product 10aa in a schematic perspective view from the front. The body care product 10aa is in the present case embodied as a toothbrush.

[0425] The body care product 10aa comprises an application unit 12aa. The body care product 10aa further comprises at least one handle unit 14aa, which is connected to the application unit 12aa.

[0426] The application unit 12aa comprises a head region 48aa. The head region 48aa forms a brush head of the body care product 10aa. In the present case, the head region 48aa is embodied as a toothbrush head. The application unit 12aa comprises a bristle-furnished element 98aa, which is accommodated in the head region 48aa and comprises a plurality of bristle bundles. The bristle-furnished element 98aa is implemented of bristles which are connected. Any suitable bristles may be used as bristles. Herein the head region 48aa may comprise an injection-molded bristle field or the bristle field is produced in an AFT-like manner without a platelet.

[0427] The head region 48aa has a base body 86aa. The base body 86aa of the head region 48aa is completely made of a paper material. The base body 86aa is realized in a one-part implementation with a handle unit 14aa of the body care product 10aa. The base body 86aa of the head region 48aa serves for accommodating the bristle-furnished element 98aa. The base body 86aa has an oval recess 88aa shaped as a through hole for accommodating the bristle-furnished element 98aa. The bristle-furnished element 98aa is guided through the oval recess 88aa from the rear side. The bristle-furnished element 98aa may be just plugged into the recess 88a or may be glued, sealed, welded etc. into the recess 88aa. The bristle-furnished element 98aa in particular has a large jutting edge sidewise. In a production, the bristle-furnished element 98aa is in particular laid into the recess 88aa, in particular into a first layer 18aa from the rear, wherein the jutting edge prevents the bristle-furnished element 98aa from falling through and helps with holding the bristle-furnished element 98aa after a connection of the layers 18aa, 20aa.

[0428] In the present case the application unit 12aa further comprises a neck region 50aa, which in particular connects the head region 48aa to the handle unit 14aa. The neck region 50aa forms a neck.

[0429] The handle unit 14aa is configured for a gripping by the operator. The handle unit 14aa further comprises a material handle body 16aa. The material handle body 16aa implements a material volume of the handle unit 14aa. The material handle body 16aa has a flat elongate basic shape, wherein the material handle body 16aa is formed in a curved shape in a plane perpendicular to a main extension direction 34aa. In the head region 48aa the curvature must be adapted to the bristle-furnished element 98aa in order to allow an anchoring. The material handle body 16aa of the handle unit 14aa is made at least partially, in particular at least to a large extent, of a paper material. The material handle body 16aa is made completely of a paper material. The material handle body 16aa of the handle unit 14aa comprises at least two layers 18aa, 20aa of a paper material, which are connected to each other in a layered fashion. The material handle body 16aa of the handle unit 14aa exemplarily comprises precisely two layers 18aa, 20aa of a paper material. Preferably two to six, preferably two to four layers 18aa, 20aa are provided. The layers 18aa, 20aa in particular consist of several plies. Preferentially the at least two layers 18aa, 20aa are arranged above one another perpendicularly to a main extension plane of the layers 18aa, 20aa and are connected to one another. The layers 18aa, 20aa are realized substantially identically and in particular form opposite-situated outer sides of the body care product 10aa. The layers 18aa, 20aa are connected to one another, for example, by gluing and/or pressing and/or welding and/or laminating. The layers 18aa, 20aa are in particular connected to one another during a production of the body care product 10aa.

[0430] The layers 18aa, 20aa extend over the base body 86aa, the neck region 50aa and the handle unit 14aa. The oval recess 88aa is introduced only into the first layer 18aa whereas the second layer 20aa is realized so as to be continuous.

[0431] In a production the bristle-furnished element 98aa is provided without a bristle platelet. In the production a melt blanket is formed, said melt blanket is realized larger in its longitudinal and transversal dimensions for the future anchoring/connection with the layers 18aa, 20aa. The jutting portion of the melt blanket is later on embedded between the layers 18aa, 20aa of paper material. Alternatively, the bristle-furnished element 98aa may also be implemented as an injection-molded element with injection-molded bristles, which also should have a jutting portion.

[0432] Furthermore, the two layers 18aa, 20aa of the handle unit 14aa are prepared: on the one hand the first layer 18aa, which will form the front side of the body care product 10aa later on. This layer 18aa may be designed with different curvatures so as to give stability to the handle unit 14aa later on. Beyond this, in the head region of this layer 18aa the recess 88aa is implemented as a through hole which is configured to accommodate the bristle-furnished element 98aa later on, respectively the bristle-furnished element 98aa will be guided through the through hole.

[0433] The second layer 20aa that is prepared has substantially the same outer shape as the first layer 18aa but is not provided with a recess. In the head region 48aa of the body care product 10aa, this second layer 20aa is implemented in such a way that it adjoins the melt blanket of the bristle-furnished element 98aa in the mounted state.

[0434] The head region 48aa of the two layers 18aa, 20aa may be realized so as to be planar or slightly curved or curved only at the edges; a limiting factor being that the bristle-furnished element 98aa must be held, respectively fixed. In the further regions the second layer 20aa may have the same shape as the first layer 18aa, such that they directly adjoin each other. Or the second layer 20aa may have a curvature inverse to the first layer 18aa so as to form a hollow space between the layers 18aa, 20aa in the mounted state. Herein, in the region of the hollow space the connection of the layers 18aa, 20aa will only be possible in a peripheral region of the hollow space.

[0435] After providing the layers 18aa, 20aa, a bringing-together of the elements will take place. The bristle-furnished element 98aa is guided through the recess 88aa of the first layer 18aa; then the second layer 20aa is mounted onto the first layer from the rear. For a connection of the layers 18aa, 20aa, the different well-known connection techniques may be applied. The bristle-furnished element 98aa may in particular be glued onto the layer 20aa, possible also onto the layer 18aa, such that it cannot be torn out through the recess.

[0436] Alternatively or additionally, the material base body 16aa may comprise a hollow space, for example in a rearward handle region.

[0437] The descriptions given for specific figures are of course also transferable to other figures which present the same or similar implementations and in which said implementations are not described in such detail.

REFERENCE NUMERALS

[0438] 10 body care product [0439] 12 application unit [0440] 14 handle unit [0441] 16 handle body [0442] 18 layer [0443] 20 layer [0444] 22 cleaning element carrier [0445] 24 cleaning element [0446] 26 connection section [0447] 28 plug connection unit [0448] 30 longitudinal axis [0449] 34 main extension direction [0450] 36 arm [0451] 36′ arm [0452] 38 folding axis [0453] 40 folding edge [0454] 42 sub-layer [0455] 42′ sub-layer [0456] 44 tension tab [0457] 44′ tension tab [0458] 46 thread [0459] 48 head region [0460] 50 neck region [0461] 52 base body [0462] 54 sub-element [0463] 54′ sub-element [0464] 56 sub-element [0465] 56′ sub-element [0466] 56″ sub-element [0467] 56— sub-element [0468] 58 form-fitting recess [0469] 58′ form-fitting recess [0470] 60 plug connection element [0471] 62 plug connection element [0472] 64 core projection [0473] 66 deformation [0474] 68 sub-layer [0475] 68′ sub-layer [0476] 68″ sub-layer [0477] 70 printing [0478] 72 base foot [0479] 74 folding edge [0480] 76 projection [0481] 78 arrow [0482] 80 layer [0483] 82 perforation [0484] 84 bristle platelet [0485] 86 base body [0486] 88 recess [0487] 90 protective element [0488] 92 gluing tab [0489] 94 gluing tab [0490] 96 cheek pull-back element [0491] 98 element [0492] 100 packaging [0493] 102 packaging base body [0494] 104 layer [0495] 106 front side [0496] 108 rear side [0497] 110 front part [0498] 112 rear part [0499] 114 front side [0500] 116 side wing [0501] 118 rear side [0502] 120 latching wing [0503] 122 folding wing