Mechanical toothbrush with individual tuft drive
First Claim
1. A mechanical brush having a head with a plurality of tufts in said head, wherein each tuft is attached to an individual piston and said pistons are each mounted for individual reciprocating motion within said head, and means for powering said reciprocating motion internally within said head, independent of any tuft movement caused by tuft contact with an external object.
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Abstract
A power actuated toothbrush is provided wherein the brush consists of a plurality of tufts which are individually driven by means whereby the tufts are forced to move coaxially back and forth against the teeth to give a jackhammer-type action. The tufts may be driven mechanically, or by a fluid drive, preferably pneumatic. The tufts automatically adapt for irregularities in the teeth and gums and enter the sulcus and embrasures for thorough cleaning.
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- 1. A mechanical brush having a head with a plurality of tufts in said head, wherein each tuft is attached to an individual piston and said pistons are each mounted for individual reciprocating motion within said head, and means for powering said reciprocating motion internally within said head, independent of any tuft movement caused by tuft contact with an external object.
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