Toothbrush with an electric circuit
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1. A toothbrush comprising:
- a handle;
said handle comprising a continuous portion of at least 50% comprising a continuous portion of a light guiding and light refracting material, and having a first side and a second side opposite said first side;
wherein said continuous portion comprises at least 50% of said handle;
a plurality of bristles extending from said first side and adjacent to a first end;
a single electronic circuit consisting essentially of;
a first conductive member mounted in said handle adjacent to said plurality of bristles having a portion extending outward from said handle;
an electronic control circuit embedded in said handle electrically connected to said first conductive member;
a second conductive member mounted in said handle;
a source of electrical power mounted within said handle electrically connected to said electronic control circuit and said second conductive member; and
a single light source visible through all of said light guiding and light refracting material;
wherein said single electronic circuit activates said source of electrical power and said light source when said second conductive member is gripped by a user and said first conductive member is moistened.
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Abstract
A toothbrush having a circuit for improving oral cavity health, displaying innovative light performance, allowing easy operation and reduced production cost. The toothbrush includes an electronic circuit disposed within a handle of the toothbrush, a power source, a light source, and a device to release ions. Ions are automatically generated within an oral cavity when a user holds the handle and wets the toothbrush with water, thus helping to maintain oral hygiene and providing a dazzling light performance emitted from the handle.
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17 Claims
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1. A toothbrush comprising:
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a handle; said handle comprising a continuous portion of at least 50% comprising a continuous portion of a light guiding and light refracting material, and having a first side and a second side opposite said first side;
wherein said continuous portion comprises at least 50% of said handle;a plurality of bristles extending from said first side and adjacent to a first end; a single electronic circuit consisting essentially of; a first conductive member mounted in said handle adjacent to said plurality of bristles having a portion extending outward from said handle; an electronic control circuit embedded in said handle electrically connected to said first conductive member; a second conductive member mounted in said handle; a source of electrical power mounted within said handle electrically connected to said electronic control circuit and said second conductive member; and a single light source visible through all of said light guiding and light refracting material; wherein said single electronic circuit activates said source of electrical power and said light source when said second conductive member is gripped by a user and said first conductive member is moistened. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An Ionic toothbrush comprising:
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a handle; said handle comprising a continuous portion of at least 50% handle comprising a continuous portion of a light guiding and light refracting material, and having a first side and a second side opposite said first side;
wherein said continuous portion comprises at least 50% of said handle;a plurality of bristles extending from said first side and adjacent to a first end; a single electronic circuit consisting essentially of; a first conductive member mounted in said handle adjacent to said plurality of bristles having a portion extending outward from said handle; an electronic control circuit embedded in said handle electrically connected to said first conductive member; a second conductive member mounted in said handle; a source of electrical power mounted within said handle electrically connected to said electronic control circuit and said second conductive member; a single light source visible through said light guiding and light refracting material;
all of said light guiding and light refracting material;wherein said single electronic circuit activates said source of electrical power and said light source, and ions are emitted from said first conductive member, when said second conductive member is gripped by a user and said first conductive member is moistened. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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