Light emitting electric toothbrush
First Claim
1. A light emitting electric toothbrush comprising:
- a handle having a bottom end and a top end;
a brush shaft mounted to said top end of said handle, said brush shaft comprised of a plastic resin including a fluorescent colored light refractive additive for optimizing light transmission through said brush shaft;
a high intensity light source mounted within said top end of said handle for generating light;
a domed-shaped optical lens positioned over said high intensity light source for directing said generated light into said brush shaft; and
a switched electrical source for energizing said light source, wherein said generated light creates a glowing illumination in said brush shaft for illuminating a dental cavity of a person.
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Abstract
A light emitting electric toothbrush and method therefore is disclosed which is intended for use by children, is comprised of a robust high-strength, plastic construction, and employs both light and vibration to assist in the development of suitable dental hygiene skills. In its most fundamental embodiment, the light emitting electric toothbrush comprises a construction including a handle having a bottom end and a top end and a toothbrush shaft mounted to the top end of the handle. The brush shaft is comprised of a plastic resin including a fluorescent colored light refractive additive for optimizing light transmission through the brush shaft. A high intensity light source is mounted within the top end of the handle for generating light and a domed-shaped optical lens is positioned over the high intensity light source for directing the generated light into the brush shaft. Finally, a switched electrical source is included for energizing the light source and the generated light therefrom creates a glowing illumination in the brush shaft for illuminating a dental cavity of a person during brushing of the teeth. In a preferred embodiment, the toothbrush also includes a vibrating motor mounted within the handle for causing the brush shaft to vibrate. The vibrating motor is also energized by the switched electrical source simultaneously with the light source.
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20 Claims
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1. A light emitting electric toothbrush comprising:
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a handle having a bottom end and a top end;
a brush shaft mounted to said top end of said handle, said brush shaft comprised of a plastic resin including a fluorescent colored light refractive additive for optimizing light transmission through said brush shaft;
a high intensity light source mounted within said top end of said handle for generating light;
a domed-shaped optical lens positioned over said high intensity light source for directing said generated light into said brush shaft; and
a switched electrical source for energizing said light source, wherein said generated light creates a glowing illumination in said brush shaft for illuminating a dental cavity of a person. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A light emitting electric toothbrush comprising:
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an ergonomically designed handle having a bottom end and a top end;
a brush shaft mounted to said top end of said handle, said brush shaft comprised of a light carrying resin including a fluorescent colored light refractive additive for optimizing light transmission through said brush shaft;
a light source mounted within said top end of said handle for generating light;
an optical lens positioned over said light source for directing said generated light into said brush shaft;
a motor mounted within said handle for causing said brush shaft to vibrate; and
a switched electrical source for simultaneously energizing said light source and said motor, wherein said generated light creates a glowing illumination in said brush shaft for illuminating a dental cavity of a person. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17)
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18. A light emitting electric toothbrush comprising:
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an ergonomically designed handle having a bottom end and a top end;
a brush shaft mounted to said top end of said handle, said brush shaft comprised of a plastic resin including a fluorescent colored light refractive additive for optimizing light transmission through said brush shaft;
a high intensity light source mounted within said top end of said handle for generating light;
a domed-shaped optical lens positioned over said high intensity light source for directing said generated light into said brush shaft;
a vibrating motor mounted within said handle for causing said brush shaft to vibrate; and
a switched electrical source for simultaneously energizing said light source and said vibrating motor, wherein said generated light creates a glowing illumination in said brush shaft for illuminating a dental cavity of a person. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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