Apparatus and method for brushing teeth
US8631531B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C17/228
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device and method for brushing all surfaces of all of a user's teeth simultaneously. The device comprises bristle strip surfaces that envelope all of a user's teeth, the bristle strips comprising bristle bundles that scrub all surfaces of a user's teeth due to a reciprocating motion of the bristle strips. To use the device, a user inserts the toothbrush bristle strips into their mouth so to engage the user's teeth. A power source, motor, and drive assembly are utilized to cause the bristles to reciprocate, cleaning all a user's teeth surfaces simultaneously.
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