Teeth cleaning device
US10966806B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 9, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C17/349
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one embodiment, the invention may be a teeth cleaning device including: a first support structure comprising a first dentature channel configured to receive at least a first portion of a dentature of a user; a plurality of teeth cleaning pads located within the first dentature channel; a plurality of air bladders operably coupled to the teeth cleaning pads; an air-flow subsystem operably coupled to the air bladders; and a control unit operably coupled to the air-flow subsystem, the control unit configured to: (1) pressurize the air bladders with external air in a pressurization mode; and (2) transfer air between select ones of the air bladders in a cleaning mode.
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