System for selecting modes of operation in a power toothbrush
US8533892B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA46B15/0008
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The mode selection system for a power toothbrush includes a first switch (25) operable to control the ON/OFF condition of the toothbrush and a second switch (29) operable when the first switch is in the OFF condition to select one of a plurality of possible modes of operation programmed in the toothbrush. A pre-established time is set during which the ON/OFF switch must be operated to an ON condition after the mode selection switch has been operated to select a particular mode. The selected mode is indicated by a lit LED on a handle portion of the toothbrush.
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