Method for determining a pattern use of an electric toothbrush and electric toothbrush

US9089390B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Braun Corporation · DE

Inventors

• Torsten Klemm · Bad Soden, DE
• Matthias Schiebahn · Bad Camberg, DE
• Frank Stefan Skopp · Wiesbaden, DE
• Leo Faranda · Rodgau, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 31, 2011
• Grant date: Jul 28, 2015
• Expiry date: Sep 7, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61C17/3463
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A method for determining a pattern of use of an electric toothbrush is disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing an electric toothbrush including a drive shaft for coupling to a brush part; an electric motor and a drive for providing a first motion of the drive shaft; measuring a characteristic parameter of the electric motor; detecting a distinctive change of the characteristic parameter; and evaluating the distinctive change.