Disposable Toothbrush Head With Pre-Applied Coating
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional toothbrushes are cumbersome for travel due to the need to carry both the toothbrush and toothpaste, and they lack a compact, handle-free design for effective on-the-go dental hygiene.
Innovation Solution
A disposable toothbrush head with shorter bristles coated in toothpaste, featuring an adhesive strip or finger ring for attachment to a finger, allowing for effective cleaning without a separate handle and toothpaste tube.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a conventional toothbrush with handle and head is used, then effective teeth cleaning is achieved, but the device becomes cumbersome for travel and requires carrying separate toothpaste tube
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the toothbrush head and toothpaste into a single integrated unit. The toothpaste is applied directly to the bristles during manufacturing, eliminating the need for separate toothpaste tubes and handles. This merging of components directly resolves the contradiction by providing effective cleaning while eliminating the burden of carrying multiple separate items during travel.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention extracts and removes the handle portion from the traditional toothbrush design, retaining only the essential head component with pre-applied toothpaste. This extraction of unnecessary components (handle and separate toothpaste) while keeping the core cleaning function directly addresses the contradiction by simplifying what needs to be carried during travel.
2Volume of moving object
If a disposable toothbrush head without handle is used, then compactness and ease of carrying are improved, but the cleaning effectiveness may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The toothpaste is pre-applied to the bristles during the manufacturing process before the product reaches the user. This preliminary action ensures that the cleaning agent is already in position and ready for immediate use, maintaining cleaning effectiveness while eliminating the need for a handle and separate toothpaste tube, thus achieving compactness.
3Productivity
If traditional elongated toothbrush is used, then thorough teeth cleaning is achieved, but the device occupies valuable space in travel bag
Solution Approach 1:
The invention segments the toothbrush into only its essential functional component - the head with bristles - by removing the elongated handle. This segmentation retains the core cleaning performance while dramatically reducing the volume occupied in travel bags, as only the compact head unit needs to be carried instead of the entire traditional toothbrush assembly.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Provides a convenient, cost-effective, and hygienic solution for quick teeth cleaning and freshening on the go, eliminating the need for a separate toothpaste tube and reducing bulkiness for travel.
Implementation Method 1
a disposable toothbrush head product which can be conveniently carried in a purse, pocket, or wallet for use away from home
Data Source
AI summary
This present application discloses a disposable toothbrush head product that cleans the teeth and removes plaque, food particles and other unwanted debris from the mouth easily and safely. The disposable toothbrush head product is an individually wrapped, thin plastic or rubber toothbrush head with a series of shorter bristles. The bristles are coated with an activatable toothpaste, gel or other tooth cleaning solution. The brush head can be adhered to a finger using adhesive or a plastic ring for cleaning the teeth. Additionally, the product is a convenient toothbrush option for individuals looking to clean teeth while away from home.