Vibrating toothbrush attachment

• US 20080221387A1
• Filed: 05/09/2008
• Published: 09/11/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 03/04/2005
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Cynthia L. Gaboury
• Original Assignee: Cynthia L. Gaboury
• Inventors: Gaboury, Cynthia L.
• Application Number:
  US12/151,882
• Publication Number:
  US 20080221387A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 600/38
• CPC Class Codes: A46B 13/02 power-driven carriers
• CPC Class Codes: A46B 13/023 with means for inducing vibration to the bristles
• CPC Class Codes: A46B 15/0002 Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process
• CPC Class Codes: A46B 15/0055 Brushes combined with other articles normally separate from the brushing process, e.g. combs, razors, mirrors
• CPC Class Codes: A46B 15/0075 Brushes with an additional massage device
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 19/00 Massage for the genitals; Devices for improving sexual intercourse penis erection devices A61F5/41; vibration or percussion related aspects A61H23/00
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 19/34 For clitoral stimulation
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0153 hand-held
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/1685 interchangeable modular devices, A61H2201/0107
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2205/087 Genitals
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 23/0254 with rotary motor

Abstract

An attachment comprised of a tip member, head and wand for attachment to an electric toothbrush for use as a sexual aid or muscular stimulation. The preferred embodiment of the attachment includes an oscillating tip member with knob-like protrusions, a head and a wand provided in a single, integrated unit for receiving a standard electric toothbrush.

Claims

1. An attachment for an electric toothbrush for providing stimulation to a portion of skin of a user, said electric toothbrush having a motor and a grip, said attachment comprising:

a. a wand having a first end and a second end, said first end of said wand attachable to said grip of said electric toothbrush, said second end terminating in a head, said wand having a hollow interior and shaft extending between said first end and said second end of said wand through said hollow interior.

b. a tip member, said tip member having a skin contacting surface, a back portion, and a sidewall extending therebetween, said tip member attachable to said head of said wand at said back portion of said tip member;

c. wherein when said tip member is attached to said head of said wand, said tip member is mechanically linked to said shaft and is configured to move relative to said head when said attachment is attached to said electric toothbrush and said motor is activated.

2. The attachment of claim 1, wherein said tip member is configured to provide sexual stimulation to said portion of skin of said user.

3. The attachment of claim 1, wherein said tip member rotates angularly with respect to said head.

4. The attachment of claim 3, wherein said tip member oscillates between a positive and a negative angular rotation.

5. An attachment of claim 1, wherein said tip member is configured to provide a contact surface allowing said tip member direct contact with said portion of skin of said user.

6. The attachment of claim 1, wherein said top portion of said tip member has a knob-like protrusion.

7. The attachment of claim 1, wherein said shaft further comprises a rotating disc, having a center and a perimeter, attached to said shaft, proximal said head, wherein said rotating disc further comprises a movement dowel, wherein said movement dowel is radially offset from said center of said rotating disc.

8. The attachment of claim 7, wherein said shaft transmits the motion of said motor from said electric toothbrush to said tip member.

9. The attachment of claim 1, wherein said attachment further comprises a deformable cap, said deformable cap having a crown.

10. An attachment for an electric toothbrush for providing stimulation to a portion of skin of a user, said electric toothbrush having a motor and a grip, said attachment comprising:

a. a wand having a first end and a second end, said first end of said wand attachable to said grip of said electric toothbrush, said second end terminating in a head, said wand having a hollow interior and shaft extending between said first end and said second end of said wand through said hollow interior.

b. a tip member, said tip member having a skin contacting surface, a back portion, and a sidewall extending therebetween, said tip member attachable to said head of said wand at said back portion of said tip member; and

c. a deformable cap, said deformable cap having a crown;

d. wherein when said tip member is attached to said head of said wand, said tip member is mechanically linked to said shaft and is configured to move relative to said head when said attachment is attached to said electric toothbrush and said motor is activated.

e. wherein said deformable cap is comprised of a pliable material, said pliable material having the ability to stretch over and engage said tip member.

11. An attachment of claim 10, wherein said deformable cap is configured to provide a contact surface allowing said deformable cap direct contact with said portion of skin of said user.

12. At attachment of claim 10, wherein said tip member is configured to rotate angularly with respect to said head.

13. An attachment of claim 10, wherein said crown of said deformable cap further comprises a plurality of protrusions.

14. An attachment of claim 10, wherein said crown of said deformable cap further comprises at least one protrusion.

15. The attachment of claim 12, wherein said tip member oscillates between a positive and a negative angular rotation.

16. The attachment of claim 10, wherein said deformable cap oscillates between a positive and a negative angular rotation.

17. The attachment of claim 10, wherein said crown of said deformable cap is smooth.

18. The attachment of claim 10, wherein said shaft further comprises a rotating disc, having a center and a perimeter, attached to said shaft, proximal said head, wherein said rotating disc further comprises a movement dowel, wherein said movement dowel is radially offset from said center of said rotating disc.

19. The attachment of claim 18, wherein said shaft transmits the motion of said motor from said electric toothbrush to said tip member.