Oral hygiene system
US9980793B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C1/0092
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for oral hygiene is disclosed herein. The apparatus includes a base unit containing a reservoir, an oral irrigation handle, a sonic toothbrush, and an accessory container. The apparatus may include a pump, which may move pressurized water from a reservoir to a tip in fluid communication with the pump. The apparatus contains a drive mechanism in a gear housing that is continually drained by one or more apertures in the base. The base may include a plurality of footings that elevate the base unit above a surface supporting the base unit. The oral irrigation handle includes a pause switch that translates longitude motion into rotational motion to close a valve.
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