JPH06153U - Combs and brushes with antibacterial substances - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] (Modified) [Purpose] To provide combs and brushes that have antibacterial properties without requiring disinfection and sterilization methods. [Composition] An antibacterial substance is contained in the comb and the brush itself, or the surface is applied.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

 BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an antibacterial comb and a brush in which an antibacterial substance is mixed with a raw material such as plastic or resin, and plastic molding or surface coating of the antibacterial substance is applied. [0002] Conventional technology Conventionally, combs and brushes used for barber beauty have to be disinfected or sterilized once used by a customer. The reason for this is the viral diseases of the customer or the barber beauty technician. It is possible to prevent the transmission of bacteria, prevent the propagation of various bacteria, and deodorize. Therefore, it was necessary to completely sterilize and sterilize the combs and brushes by putting them in an ultraviolet disinfection device and detoxifying them with cresol solution / formalin solution. However, even if it is sterilized or sterilized once, it cannot be confirmed at a glance whether it is sterilized or unsterilized, and there is a great risk of using unsterilized ones by wrong judgment. In reality, it is doubtful that the disinfection and sterilization methods stipulated by the hairdresser law and the barber law are actually performed. Therefore, there were problems such as there being no way to deal with various hygiene problems such as contact dermatitis, type B liver inflammation, and AIDS. [0003] The problem to be solved by the present invention The present invention is a comb and a brush used in barber-cosmetic technology. Since it contains an antibacterial substance or is surface-coated, a special disinfection method that can exert an antibacterial effect for a long period of time is provided. The present invention provides a comb and a brush that can be sufficiently washed by simple washing with water or the like to sufficiently promote the antibacterial action without the need to do it. [0004] Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve the above problems, the present invention is a comb and a brush made of plastic or resin as a raw material, and an antibacterial substance is kneaded into the raw material before plastic or resin molding processing. The antibacterial substance can be sprayed onto the combs and brushes produced by the method, plastics, or resin molding process by spraying or the like, and the combs and brushes can be evenly fused to the surfaces. [0005] The antibacterial substance referred to in the present invention has an antibacterial action by using known metal ions such as silver ions, copper ions, and zinc ions. [0006] It has been publicly known that metal ions have an antibacterial action. For example, copper pipes are used for water pipes for water supply, and there are water purification tanks coated with a coating containing metal ions. [0007] As in these examples, the comb and brush of the present invention can also have antibacterial properties by containing or surface-coating metal ions. A sufficient antibacterial action is exhibited by adding metal ions to raw materials such as plastics and resins in an amount of usually 10% or less, preferably about 5% to 0.5%.

[0009] In addition, when only the metal ions are contained in or applied to the surface of the plastic or resin raw material, it may be difficult to uniformly disperse the metal ions. Therefore, a mixture of soluble glass powder and metal ions Is also considered to be contained in or surface-applied to plastic or resin. [0010] Other metal ions are used for the purpose of antibacterial, but for the purpose of adsorbing proteins such as bacteria and various bacteria, the hydroxyapatite is commonly used for artificial bones, artificial tooth roots, bone fillers, toothpaste, etc. A method in which ions are supported and contained in the plastic or resin raw material or applied on the surface is also conceivable, and it is also conceivable to use alumina, which is a far-infrared ceramic having deodorizing effect, antifungal effect, and heat retaining effect. [0011] Example 1 Immediately before molding a comb made of ABS resin [thickness 3 mm, length 190 mm, weight 15 g] by injection molding, Ag ₂ was kneaded in a mass of ABS resin as a raw material at a rate of 0.5%. I'm sorry As a result of observing the growth of Staphylococcus aureus after 24 hours and 48 hours after placing the prepared comb in the culture solution, it was confirmed that 6.3 × 10 ⁴ Staphylococcus aureus was found to grow at 0 hours. After 10 hours and after 48 hours, the number was decreased to 10 or less, and it was confirmed that the antibacterial activity was strong. [0012] On the surface of the ABS resin brush made by injection molding, Ag ₂ is applied by spraying at a rate of 5%. The prepared brush was placed in the culture solution, and after 24 hours and 48 hours, the growth of Staphylococcus aureus was observed. As a result, it was confirmed that 5.8 × 10 ⁴ Staphylococcus aureus was found at 0 hours. After 10 hours and after 48 hours, the number had decreased to 10 or less, and it was confirmed that the substance had strong antibacterial properties. [0013] Effect of the Invention As described above, the comb and brush of the present invention contain an antibacterial substance or are surface-coated, and can exhibit excellent antibacterial activity. [0014] Usually, the comb and brush are frequently used in hairdressing and beauty technology, and it is not necessary to perform a disinfection operation each time it is used, and it has excellent antibacterial properties. [0015] As described above, the novel combs and brushes that have not been heretofore and are rich in antibacterial properties, and produce extremely great value in practical use.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway front view of a comb showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway perspective view of a brush as another embodiment of the present invention Reference numeral 1 Comb body 2 Antibacterial substance 3 Brush body

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] [Claim 1] Zeolite, zirconia, soluble glass, hydroxyapatite containing silver, copper ions or zinc ions as an antibacterial substance, or a surface coating applied to combs and brushes often used in barber and beauty techniques Comb and brush having antibacterial properties characterized by