GB2248779A - Teeth flusher - Google Patents
Teeth flusher Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- GB2248779A GB2248779A GB9022320A GB9022320A GB2248779A GB 2248779 A GB2248779 A GB 2248779A GB 9022320 A GB9022320 A GB 9022320A GB 9022320 A GB9022320 A GB 9022320A GB 2248779 A GB2248779 A GB 2248779A
- Authority
- GB
- United Kingdom
- Prior art keywords
- teeth
- flusher
- rubber
- hose
- nozzle
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Withdrawn
Links
- 239000007788 liquid Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 9
- 238000005086 pumping Methods 0.000 claims abstract 2
- 238000002347 injection Methods 0.000 claims description 7
- 239000007924 injection Substances 0.000 claims description 7
- 229910001220 stainless steel Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 5
- 239000010935 stainless steel Substances 0.000 claims description 5
- 239000004033 plastic Substances 0.000 claims description 4
- 229910000831 Steel Inorganic materials 0.000 claims 1
- 239000010959 steel Substances 0.000 claims 1
- 239000002245 particle Substances 0.000 abstract description 5
- 238000009434 installation Methods 0.000 abstract 1
- 238000011010 flushing procedure Methods 0.000 description 8
- 230000008878 coupling Effects 0.000 description 6
- 238000010168 coupling process Methods 0.000 description 6
- 238000005859 coupling reaction Methods 0.000 description 6
- 230000001680 brushing effect Effects 0.000 description 4
- 235000013305 food Nutrition 0.000 description 4
- 244000052616 bacterial pathogen Species 0.000 description 2
- 230000006378 damage Effects 0.000 description 2
- 239000000243 solution Substances 0.000 description 2
- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- FAPWRFPIFSIZLT-UHFFFAOYSA-M Sodium chloride Chemical compound [Na+].[Cl-] FAPWRFPIFSIZLT-UHFFFAOYSA-M 0.000 description 1
- 208000027418 Wounds and injury Diseases 0.000 description 1
- 239000003242 anti bacterial agent Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229940088710 antibiotic agent Drugs 0.000 description 1
- 210000004763 bicuspid Anatomy 0.000 description 1
- 230000003115 biocidal effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000017531 blood circulation Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000000694 effects Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000003203 everyday effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 208000014674 injury Diseases 0.000 description 1
- 229940076522 listerine Drugs 0.000 description 1
- 238000012423 maintenance Methods 0.000 description 1
- 235000012054 meals Nutrition 0.000 description 1
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000002324 mouth wash Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229940051866 mouthwash Drugs 0.000 description 1
- 150000003839 salts Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 239000011780 sodium chloride Substances 0.000 description 1
- 210000004357 third molar Anatomy 0.000 description 1
- MGSRCZKZVOBKFT-UHFFFAOYSA-N thymol Chemical compound CC(C)C1=CC=C(C)C=C1O MGSRCZKZVOBKFT-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
Classifications
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61C—DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
- A61C15/00—Devices for cleaning between the teeth
Landscapes
- Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Dentistry (AREA)
- Epidemiology (AREA)
- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
- General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Public Health (AREA)
- Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
- Containers And Packaging Bodies Having A Special Means To Remove Contents (AREA)
- Closures For Containers (AREA)
Abstract
A teeth flusher, comprising a rubber pump which has a cap with the provision for the installation of a hose and suction tube. The cap may have a flexible closer whereas the suction tube may contain a ball bearing. A tube pointed tip is preferably inserted in a coned nozzle which is attached to the rubber hose. When the pump is pressed, the flexible closer closes by itself to retain pressure which pushes up the liquid into the suction tube. The ball bearing maintains a one-way flow whereby the liquid is transmitted to the hose upon continuous pumping. Subsequently the liquid is injected to the nozzle and focussed through the outlet, the pointed tube. Thus the pressurised liquid helps to flush out the minute particles caught between the teeth and cavities.
Description
SAMPLE DESCRIPTION
Title . Teeth Flusher
Technical Field : This invention relates to a teeth flusher
Background Art : The teeth flusher helps to keep the teeth clean by flushing out minute food particles that have been caught between teeth.
It serves the purpose of guggling and substitutes a more confined manner by injecting pressured water/liquid into the gaps and cavities of tooth at base level and not just the surface. During my observations, I noticed that teeth brushing helps about 85 to 90 per cent only for proper maintenance. However the balance could be achieved by flushing the teeth using the above-mentioned device. It is recommended to use at night before going to bed because while a person is asleep the blood circulation is slower thus the flow of natural anti-biotics is reduced and therefore the germs are stronger to set their attack on the teeth.
Suppose the teeth are well polished by brushing and flushing, there won't be any remains of food particles to invite the germs for attack.
Adolescents who experience the growth of wisdom tooth are generally affected more when food particles have better chances to be remained between the gaps of existing tooth and the newly growing tooth, nevertheless to mention between the edges of the soft gum also. People whose premolars and molars are not grown closely, do tend to suffer when munched food particles get stuck between their teeth. Frequent use of toothsticks do help sometimes but consequently damages the gum.
Ultimately, I feel that the most economical and technical solution is by flushing. It is medically recommended that tooth brushing should be carried out about twice a day. However certain teeth are either too sensitive or quite quickly worns out following this sequence. As such for these people they can do one brushing in the morning and one flushing in the evening. Quite unfortunately, people who use fork and spoon may not frequent to the wash basin for a mouth wash unlike those using bare hands to consume their meals. Thus for such people, teeth flushing becomes mandatory at least once a day.
Summary of Invention : This device is quite similar to the device used by dentists during scal ing of st ained tooth and which is powered mechanically. Whereas the above-said invention is designed as a household item which can be used everyday by manual operation. Since it does not require any professional expertise, young and old can use it.
Technical Features The teeth flusher consist of a flexible rubber container which can be manipulated by pressing the fingers against the palm while in holding position. It is designed to hold a very mild lukewarm solution of salt and water (saline) or preferably diluted listerine of a minimum capacity of about 100ml. It has a externallythreaded opening whereby the injection hose could be connected via a coupling of internally threaded opening fitted to the hose. The diameter of opening is about 15m. The container is vertically oval in shape and has a flat base. It acts like a pump when pressed to jet out the contents. The coupling is like a cab made of plastic of about l9mm diameter which is sufficient to cover the opening tightly.The injection hose is round about half metre (0.5m) length, diameter is about 5mm, of translucent texture and is very flexible to facilitate free movements.
When one end of the hose is installed with coupling, the other end is fitted with a nozzle which is cone-shaped and holds a stainless steel hollow pointing of lmm diameter and 3.5mm length. The coned nozzle is fitted with the stainless steel pointing at one side and the other side it accommodates the connection for the injection hose. Consideration was given whether the stainless steel pointing should be covered with soft sponch to prevent any injury to gum during the flushing process.
Consequently the idea was shelved because the pointing helps to penetrate deeper into the gaps. However the effluent edges of the pointing shall be grinded to prevent sharpness. The other end of the injection hose from the coupling downwards to the base of the pump is made of plastic and a bulb is created to hold a ball bearing which controls one way flow of liquid. The coupling/cover shall have a valve to monitor pressure.
Eventually the cap (cover) becomes a union' coupling for the soft rubber hose and the hard plastic.
Specific Example : The teeth flusher consists of a rubber pump (Fig 1), which conveys liquid upon pressure through the medium a rubber hose (Fig 2) connected to the pump vide a cap (Fig 3). At the other end of the rubber hose is affixed a nozzle which has a stainless steel pointer tip (Fig 4) for injecting the liquid to effect the flushing upon concentrated force.
Claims (10)
1. A teeth flusher comprising a container in the form of a
rubber pump(l) fitted with a rubber hose(2) vide a cap(3)
to transmit liquid upon pressure to the nozzle(4) which
has a hollow tube-pointed tip(5).
2. A teeth flusher according to claim 1, characterised in that
the hollow pointed tip(5) is made of stainless steel.
3. A teeth flusher according to claim 2, characterised in that
the hollow pointed tip(5) is inserted into the coned nozzle
(4) which is made of plastic.
4. A teeth flusher according to claim 3, characterised in that
the nozzle is fixed to a injection hose(2) made of thin
translucent rubber.
5. A teeth flusher according to claim 4, characterised in that
the injection hose(2) is joined to a suction tube(6).
6. A teeth flusher according to claim 5, characterised in that
the suction tube(6) contains a p.v.c. coated steel ball bearing(7).
7. A teeth flusher according to claim 6, characterised in that
the injection hose(2) is joined to the suction tube(6) at
the cap(3) which acts as a cover for the rubber pump.
8. A teeth flusher according to claim 7, characterised in that
the cap(3) has a flexible closer(8) to retain pressure upon
pumping.
9. A teeth flusher as claimed in any preceding claims, wherein
the pump is made of flexible rubber.
10. A teeth flusher substantially as descriped herein with refe
rence to Figure 5 of the accompanying drawing.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB9022320A GB2248779A (en) | 1990-10-15 | 1990-10-15 | Teeth flusher |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB9022320A GB2248779A (en) | 1990-10-15 | 1990-10-15 | Teeth flusher |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| GB9022320D0 GB9022320D0 (en) | 1990-11-28 |
| GB2248779A true GB2248779A (en) | 1992-04-22 |
Family
ID=10683711
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB9022320A Withdrawn GB2248779A (en) | 1990-10-15 | 1990-10-15 | Teeth flusher |
Country Status (1)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| GB (1) | GB2248779A (en) |
Citations (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB337383A (en) * | 1929-07-26 | 1930-10-27 | Josua Gabriel Paulin | Improvements in mouth and tooth cleansing apparatus |
| GB739626A (en) * | 1953-02-05 | 1955-11-02 | Foxboro Co | Improvements in liquid dispensing containers |
| GB932105A (en) * | 1959-12-10 | 1963-07-24 | Carl Gunter Dornbrack | A tooth cleaning device |
| GB2143497A (en) * | 1983-07-18 | 1985-02-13 | Aco Laekemedel Ab | Apparatus for rinsing wounds or areas for treatment which ore difficult to reach |
-
1990
- 1990-10-15 GB GB9022320A patent/GB2248779A/en not_active Withdrawn
Patent Citations (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB337383A (en) * | 1929-07-26 | 1930-10-27 | Josua Gabriel Paulin | Improvements in mouth and tooth cleansing apparatus |
| GB739626A (en) * | 1953-02-05 | 1955-11-02 | Foxboro Co | Improvements in liquid dispensing containers |
| GB932105A (en) * | 1959-12-10 | 1963-07-24 | Carl Gunter Dornbrack | A tooth cleaning device |
| GB2143497A (en) * | 1983-07-18 | 1985-02-13 | Aco Laekemedel Ab | Apparatus for rinsing wounds or areas for treatment which ore difficult to reach |
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| GB9022320D0 (en) | 1990-11-28 |
Similar Documents
| Publication | Publication Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| US4787845A (en) | Oral irrigator | |
| US5667483A (en) | Dental douche | |
| US5098291A (en) | Pressurized medicant applicator | |
| US5755572A (en) | Oral hygiene irrigator syringe bulb | |
| US4979504A (en) | Oral irrigator | |
| US4303064A (en) | Oral hygiene device | |
| US4863380A (en) | Gum treating method and device | |
| GB2181958B (en) | Feeding appliance | |
| GB2359987B (en) | Interdental brush | |
| EP1138275A3 (en) | Multiple solution dental irrigator | |
| ATE271836T1 (en) | RINSING CANNULA FOR RINSING A ROOT CANAL OF A TOOTH | |
| US5558518A (en) | Oral hygiene irrigator syringe bulb | |
| US6132445A (en) | Device for the cleaning and hygiene of the oral cavity, in particular of the tongue | |
| GB2359258A (en) | Handpiece for a dental syringe assembly | |
| GB2248779A (en) | Teeth flusher | |
| EP1398003A3 (en) | Cleaning device for medical instrument | |
| CN2202436Y (en) | Water-flushing finger-cover type healthful toothbrush | |
| CN221357196U (en) | Portable tooth-flushing device easy to clean spray head | |
| CN2219624Y (en) | Toothbrush with toothpaste | |
| CN203763277U (en) | Tooth cleaning device based on elastic ball | |
| CN220898859U (en) | Portable tooth-flushing device with electric toothbrush appearance | |
| CN2058325U (en) | Spurt water toothpick | |
| KR200430841Y1 (en) | Disposable Tooth Cleaner | |
| CN2272234Y (en) | Health care toothbrush specially for baby | |
| CN2149134Y (en) | Brush for nasal cavity |
Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |