Illuminated flashing toothbrush and method of use
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1. A toothbrush comprising:
- a handle with an internal cavity, the internal cavity being sealed in a substantially fluid tight manner;
a light generation mechanism configured to be fully assembled prior to insertion into the internal cavity comprising;
one or more elongate members;
a battery connected to and fixed in position with respect to the one or more elongate members;
a switch electrically coupled to the battery;
a light electrically coupled to the switch, wherein the switch and the light are connected to the one or more elongate members such that the light generation mechanism is configured to be fully assembled in a self-contained manner prior to insertion into the internal cavity;
a head having a plurality of bristles, the head connected to the handle;
a pliant material of a material different from the handle and connected to the handle, wherein the pliant material covers the switch such that a force applied on the pliant material is configured to flex the pliant material and cause the switch to activate the light; and
wherein the one or more elongate members surround the battery.
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Abstract
A toothbrush can include a handle and a head. At least one bristle can be attached to the head. The toothbrush can also have an illumination member, an illumination circuit and an activation device. A pliant base on the handle can be used to activate the activation device to initiate the illumination circuit.
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1. A toothbrush comprising:
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a handle with an internal cavity, the internal cavity being sealed in a substantially fluid tight manner; a light generation mechanism configured to be fully assembled prior to insertion into the internal cavity comprising; one or more elongate members; a battery connected to and fixed in position with respect to the one or more elongate members; a switch electrically coupled to the battery; a light electrically coupled to the switch, wherein the switch and the light are connected to the one or more elongate members such that the light generation mechanism is configured to be fully assembled in a self-contained manner prior to insertion into the internal cavity; a head having a plurality of bristles, the head connected to the handle; a pliant material of a material different from the handle and connected to the handle, wherein the pliant material covers the switch such that a force applied on the pliant material is configured to flex the pliant material and cause the switch to activate the light; and wherein the one or more elongate members surround the battery. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A toothbrush comprising:
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a handle with an internal cavity that is sealed in a fluid tight manner; a light generation mechanism positioned within the internal cavity of the handle, the light generation mechanism comprising; one or more elongate members; a battery connected to and fixed in position with respect to the one or more elongate members; a switch electrically coupled to the battery; a light electrically coupled to the switch, wherein the switch and the light are connected to the one or more elongate members such that the light generation mechanism is configured to be fully assembled in a self-contained manner prior to insertion into the internal cavity; a head having a plurality of bristles, the head connected to the handle; a pliant material of a material different from the handle and connected to the handle, wherein the pliant material covers the switch such that a force applied on the pliant material flexes the pliant material and causes the switch to activate the light; and wherein the one or more elongate members surround the battery. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A toothbrush comprising:
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a handle with an internal cavity, the internal cavity being sealed in a substantially fluid tight manner; a light generation mechanism configured to be fully assembled prior to insertion into the internal cavity comprising; one or more elongate members; a battery connected to and fixed in position with respect to the one or more elongate members; a switch electrically coupled to the battery; a light electrically coupled to the switch, wherein the switch and the light are connected to the one or more elongate members such that the light generation mechanism is configured to be fully assembled in a self-contained manner prior to insertion into the internal cavity; a head having a plurality of bristles, the head connected to the handle; a pliant material of a material different from the handle and connected to the handle, wherein the pliant material covers the switch such that a force applied on the pliant material is configured to flex the pliant material and cause the switch to activate the light; and wherein the switch extends outwardly past the one or more elongate members.
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20. A toothbrush comprising:
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a handle with an internal cavity that is sealed in a fluid tight manner; a light generation mechanism positioned within the internal cavity of the handle, the light generation mechanism comprising; one or more elongate members; a battery connected to and fixed in position with respect to the one or more elongate members; a switch electrically coupled to the battery; a light electrically coupled to the switch, wherein the switch and the light are connected to the one or more elongate members such that the light generation mechanism is configured to be fully assembled in a self-contained manner prior to insertion into the internal cavity; a head having a plurality of bristles, the head connected to the handle; a pliant material of a material different from the handle and connected to the handle, wherein the pliant material covers the switch such that a force applied on the pliant material flexes the pliant material and causes the switch to activate the light; and wherein the switch extends outwardly past the one or more elongate members.
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