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Electric toothbrush comprising an electrically powered element

US7748070B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 14, 2008
Grant dateJul 6, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 14, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2224/49113
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electric toothbrush having a handle, a head, and a neck extending between the handle and the head is disclosed. The handle has a hollow interior region having a motor and an electrical power source. The head includes an ultrasonic transducer and a bristle field. The ultrasonic transducer is in electrical communication with the electrical power source, and a shaft is operatively connected to the motor for moving the bristle field.

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