Electric toothbrush
First Claim
1. An electric toothbrush comprising:
- packaging for containing the toothbrush;
a body portion having a first end, and a hollow portion;
a head located at said first end, wherein said head includes a moving portion, wherein said moving portion comprises at least one of bristles and massaging tips;
a motor located within said hollow portion of said body portion, said motor operative to generate motion for driving the moving portion;
a first switch which is operably connected to said motor, wherein said switch can be actuated in a first manner to provide momentary operation of said toothbrush even when said toothbrush is within said packaging and a second switch actuated in a second manner to provide continuous operation of said toothbrush when said toothbrush is removed from said packaging.
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Abstract
An electric toothbrush includes a head having a moving portion, a handle, and shaft between the head and the handle. A body portion is hollow and further includes a motor operative to generate motion for driving the moving portion. A battery is located within the hollow section for powering the motor. A first switch, operatively connected to the motor provides momentary operation of the toothbrush. Optionally, a second switch provides for continuous operation of the toothbrush. The first switch can be operated while the toothbrush is in a toothbrush package, such as, for example, a plastic blister pack. A consumer can momentarily observe the operation of the toothbrush before purchasing the toothbrush. The consumer cannot operate the second switch and is thereby prevented from leaving the toothbrush in a battery draining operational mode for extended periods of time.
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Citations
28 Claims
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1. An electric toothbrush comprising:
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packaging for containing the toothbrush;
a body portion having a first end, and a hollow portion;
a head located at said first end, wherein said head includes a moving portion, wherein said moving portion comprises at least one of bristles and massaging tips;
a motor located within said hollow portion of said body portion, said motor operative to generate motion for driving the moving portion;
a first switch which is operably connected to said motor, wherein said switch can be actuated in a first manner to provide momentary operation of said toothbrush even when said toothbrush is within said packaging and a second switch actuated in a second manner to provide continuous operation of said toothbrush when said toothbrush is removed from said packaging. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. An electric toothbrush operative to aid a user in cleaning teeth, the electric toothbrush comprising:
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an elongated body having a handle portion, and a moving portion;
a motor disposed in the handle portion and operative to drive the moving portion;
a first switch operative to connect the motor to a power source only while the switch is held in a closed position by the user and a second switch operative to connect the motor to a power source when the second switch is placed in a closed position, the second switch further operative to remain in the closed position even after the switch is released by the user. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. An electric toothbrush comprising:
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an elongated body portion having opposed first and second ends, a hollow portion and a longitudinal axis;
a head attached to said first end;
a moving portion within the head;
a motor located within said hollow portion of said elongated body portion;
a momentary switch and a non-momentary switch, both operative to connect the motor to a power source;
a gear located in said hollow portion, wherein said motor is operatively connected to said gear;
a plurality of swivel arms, wherein one swivel arm is pivotably connected to said gear; and
a shaft operatively connected to the one swivel arm and disposed for translating movement in a back and forth manner to the moving portion.
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24. An electric toothbrush comprising:
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an elongated body portion having opposed first and second ends, a hollow portion and a longitudinal axis;
a head attached to said first end;
a motor located within said hollow portion of said elongated body portion;
a momentary switch and a non-momentary switch, both operative to connect the motor to a power source;
a first gear and a second gear located in said hollow portion, wherein said motor is operatively connected to said first gear, and said first gear is connected to said second gear;
first, second and third swivel arms, wherein said first swivel arm is connected to said second gear, said second swivel arm is pivotably connected to said first swivel arm, and said third swivel arm moves in a back and forth manner generally along said longitudinal axis; and
a shaft operatively connected to said second swivel arm at a shaft first end and operatively connected to said third swivel arm at a shaft second end;
wherein said head further comprises static massaging tips and a moving portion, wherein said third swivel arm is connected to said moving portion. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28)
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Specification