Sensor responsive electric toothbrushes and methods of use
US8214958B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 7, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/0652
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sensor-responsive toothbrush that can adjust its output or operation depending upon information received by one or more sensors incorporated in the toothbrush or as selected by a user. The information typically relates to certain conditions or the presence of particular substances or agents within or outside of the oral cavity. The sensor-responsive toothbrush also includes one or more responsive output components that provide a responsive output in response to the sensed information. A method of providing an oral care benefit, comprising steps of: activating a toothbrush comprising a sensor; detecting a sensor input with the sensor; and initiating a responsive output from the toothbrush in response to the sensor input.
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