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Illuminated toothbrush

US8079109B2 · kind B2 · utility

34Cited by

75References

16Claims

0Family size

Assignee

Sunstar Americas, Inc. · US

Inventors

Chad Misner · Arlington Heights, US
Dennis Eatherton · Deer Park, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 2, 2008
Grant date	Dec 20, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 18, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA46B2200/1066
WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The invention provides a toothbrush having a handle portion defining a longitudinal axis, a head portion coupled to the handle portion having a plurality of bristles extending therefrom, a light source disposed within at least one of the handle portion and the head portion, and a base portion including a suction cup configured to removably adhere to a support surface, wherein the suction cup includes an actuator configured to actuate the light source.

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