Toothbrush with sensors
US10258142B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09G5/00
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Smart toothbrush designs are provided. In one aspect, a toothbrush is provided which includes: a handle portion; and a head portion attached to the handle portion, wherein the head portion has bristles, a sample testing chamber containing at least one electronic sensor, a removable tip for drawing saliva samples into the sample testing chamber, and a calibration solution reservoir connected to the sample testing chamber. In another aspect, the head portion of the toothbrush has at least one optical sensor. A method for acquiring user data using the present smart toothbrush designs is also provided.
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