Travel Toothbrush with Built-in Toothpaste Capsule, Concept: Compact toothbrush with an integrated, replaceable toothpaste capsule designed for convenient use while travelling and on the move. Technology Area: Oral Care, Consumer Products

INNOVATION No. 1. TRAVEL TOOTHBRUSH WITH BUILT-IN TOOTHPASTE CAPSULE Executive Summary The Travel Toothbrush with Built-in Toothpaste Capsule is an innovative personal-care concept designed to simplify oral hygiene during travel, business trips, commuting, holidays, outdoor activities, and everyday mobility. The proposed solution focuses on portability, ease of use, practical design, hygiene, and the potential to reduce packaging waste through a reusable or replaceable capsule system. Innovation Concept The toothbrush features a modern, ergonomic handle incorporating a dedicated internal compartment for a toothpaste capsule. The capsule is inserted through a removable cap at the bottom of the handle. The concept is intended to enable users to carry their toothbrush and toothpaste together in a single, compact product. The integrated storage system is designed to make oral care more convenient in situations where space, accessibility, and portability are important. How It Works The proposed operating sequence is simple:

1. Open the bottom cap. Access the integrated toothpaste capsule compartment.
2. Insert the capsule. Place a compatible toothpaste capsule into the dedicated chamber.
3. Close the cap. Secure the compartment before use.
4. Brush normally. Use the toothbrush according to the final dispensing mechanism and product instructions.
5. Clean and store. Rinse the toothbrush after use and store it appropriately. Replace or refill the capsule when necessary, depending on the final design. The toothpaste delivery mechanism, sealing system, dosage control, and cleaning procedure would be defined and validated during engineering development and prototyping. Potential Benefits  Convenience and Mobility  Space Efficiency: The compact format is suitable for handbags, backpacks, business luggage, travel kits, gym bags, and everyday carry accessories.  Hygiene-Oriented Design  Packaging Reduction Potential  Product Differentiation Potential Markets and Applications Potential customers include oral-care manufacturers, consumer healthcare companies, travel-accessory brands, hotel amenity suppliers, and distributors of personal-care products. Potential for Industrial Development The concept may be further developed through industrial design, mechanical engineering, material selection, capsule manufacturing, and prototype testing. Intellectual Property and Commercialisation Opportunities EURONOBEL SRL is presenting this concept for potential industrial development and commercial collaboration. Subject to verification of ownership, the scope of the existing documentation, and the applicable legal protections, potential transaction structures may include:  Assignment of eligible copyright in original drawings, descriptions, and other protected materials.  Transfer or licensing of documented know-how and confidential technical information.  Exclusive or non-exclusive commercial licensing, where appropriate.  Sale of eligible intellectual property rights.  Joint development, prototyping, and technology-transfer agreements. Important distinction: Copyright protects eligible original works, such as drawings and written documentation, but does not by itself protect an underlying functional idea. Any patentable invention, registered design, trademark, or trade secret should be identified and assessed separately.