Hands-free oral care device and method
US10314679B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 11, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C17/349
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Hands-free oral care devices and methods are described herein. In one embodiment, an oral care device includes a mouthpiece configured to be received within a user's mouth, the mouthpiece including an upper bristle track and a lower bristle track that are pivotably coupled together. The device further includes a first housing component coupled to the mouthpiece such that at least a portion of the first housing component can be compressed between the upper bristle track and the lower bristle track, and a second housing component sealingly coupled to the first housing component to define a watertight cavity therebetween. A battery can be disposed within the cavity, as well as an actuator and a pressure sensitive switch that is effective to detect pressure exerted on the first housing component when the upper and lower bristle tracks pivotably move relative to one another and selectively couple the actuator to the battery.
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