20240041194. Oral Care Implement simplified abstract (Colgate-Palmolive Company)
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Oral Care Implement
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Guang Sheng Guo of Yangzhou (CN)
Felix Mueller of Zell am See (AT)
Robert Moskovich of Manakin-Sabot VA (US)
Stephen Nelson of New Brunswick NJ (US)
Joachim Storz of Zell am See (AT)
Oral Care Implement - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240041194 titled 'Oral Care Implement
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an oral care implement that includes a handle portion and a head portion with tooth cleaning elements. The handle portion has a grip control component with elevated control surfaces and a channel. This component is designed to be grasped between the user's thumb and forefinger, allowing them to tilt the head portion at an upward or downward angle relative to the user's teeth. This produces a proper brushing angle at the gum line.
- The oral care implement has an elongated body with a head portion and a handle portion.
- The head portion supports a plurality of tooth cleaning elements.
- The handle portion defines an outer surface and includes a grip control component.
- The grip control component has a pair of transversely spaced apart control surfaces.
- The control surfaces are elevated above the outer surface of the handle portion.
- The control surfaces are positioned to engage a user's thumb.
- The control component includes a longitudinally extending channel.
- The control component is operable to tilt the head portion at an upward or downward angle.
- The tilting is achieved by grasping the control component between the user's thumb and forefinger.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Oral care products and devices
- Dental hygiene tools
- Toothbrushes and toothbrush attachments
Problems solved by this technology:
- Difficulty in achieving a proper brushing angle at the gum line
- Inadequate cleaning of teeth and gums
- Inefficient removal of plaque and food particles
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved oral hygiene by allowing users to brush at the correct angle
- Enhanced cleaning of teeth and gums
- Reduced risk of dental issues such as gum disease and cavities
Original Abstract Submitted
an oral care implement including an elongated body having a head portion supporting plurality of tooth cleaning elements and a handle portion defining an outer surface. a grip control component is disposed on the handle portion and includes a pair of transversely spaced apart control surfaces separated by a longitudinally extending channel. the control surfaces are elevated above the outer surface of the handle portion and positioned to engage a user's thumb. the control component is operable to tilt the head portion at an upward or downward angle relative to a vertical plane of a user's teeth when the control component is grasped between the user's thumb and forefinger for producing a proper brushing angle at the gum line.
