Electronic oral cleaning device
US7055531B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 7, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C2204/002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one embodiment of the present invention, an electric oral cleaning device is provided and includes a handle and a power supply contained therein. The device has a motor that drives a motor linkage, which includes a push rod that has one end that engages and moves a dental cleaning head about a center pin to cause an oscillation motion of the head. The entire head assembly is also interchangeable such that a flossing tool and various brushing tools may be utilized by the same device.
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