BIO-ACTIVATED ORAL CARE INSTRUMENT
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1. A motorized toothbrush comprising:
- a head carrying cleaning elements;
a handle configured to connect to a power source;
a motorized device that is activated upon exposure of the toothbrush to an electrolyte solution.
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Abstract
An oral care instrument, such as a motorized toothbrush, which activates upon exposure to the oral environment of the user, is described. The electrical conductivity of saliva, optionally mixed with toothpaste and water, may be utilized to complete an electrical circuit that powers a motorized device within the instrument.
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1. A motorized toothbrush comprising:
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a head carrying cleaning elements; a handle configured to connect to a power source; a motorized device that is activated upon exposure of the toothbrush to an electrolyte solution. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A motorized toothbrush comprising:
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a head carrying cleaning elements; a handle including a cavity; a power source received in the cavity of the handle; a motorized device operably connected to the power source; and electrical conducting elements operably connected to the power source and the motorized device; wherein the motorized device is activated upon exposure of the electrical conducting elements to an electrolyte solution. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24)
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25. A motorized toothbrush comprising:
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a head carrying cleaning elements; a handle; a power source contained within the handle; a motorized device operably connected to the power source and operably connected to the head; electrical conducting elements operably connected to the power source and the motorized device; and a switch operably connected to at least one of the electrical conducting elements and the power source; wherein the motorized device is activated upon exposure of the electrical conducting elements to an electrolyte solution having a threshold conductivity.
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