Oral-care device and system
US8276231B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C17/349
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device with two or more regions configured to clean or treat a working surface is disclosed. Preferably, the device is an oral-care device with a power cleaning head. The power cleaning head comprises two or more regions, wherein at least one of the regions is configured to move and wherein at least one of the regions comprises a squeegee element. Preferably, the regions are configured to independently rotate, oscillate, vibrate or otherwise move while cleaning teeth and gums and can each include bristles, nodules, squeegee elements, or any combination thereof.
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