CA2455748A1 - Illuminated toothbrush and method of use - Google Patents
Illuminated toothbrush and method of use Download PDFInfo
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- CA2455748A1 CA2455748A1 CA002455748A CA2455748A CA2455748A1 CA 2455748 A1 CA2455748 A1 CA 2455748A1 CA 002455748 A CA002455748 A CA 002455748A CA 2455748 A CA2455748 A CA 2455748A CA 2455748 A1 CA2455748 A1 CA 2455748A1
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- Prior art keywords
- toothbrush
- projector
- light
- handle
- head
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A46—BRUSHWARE
- A46B—BRUSHES
- A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
- A46B15/0002—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process
- A46B15/0038—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process with signalling means
- A46B15/0044—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process with signalling means with light signalling means
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A46—BRUSHWARE
- A46B—BRUSHES
- A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
- A46B15/0002—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A46—BRUSHWARE
- A46B—BRUSHES
- A46B5/00—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware
- A46B5/02—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware specially shaped for holding by the hand
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A46—BRUSHWARE
- A46B—BRUSHES
- A46B9/00—Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
- A46B9/02—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups
- A46B9/04—Arranged like in or for toothbrushes
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A46—BRUSHWARE
- A46B—BRUSHES
- A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
- A46B2200/10—For human or animal care
- A46B2200/1066—Toothbrush for cleaning the teeth or dentures
Abstract
A toothbrush with a handle having a base, a body, and a head. The body having a first section and a second section forming an oblique angle. A projector of a beam of light located within the handle. The toothbrush having at least one bristle attached to the head. The toothbrush having a grip attached to the base. A method of using a toothbrush including the step of gripping the toothbrush. The method further including the step of engaging the projector of a beam of light. The method still further including the step of utilizing the toothbrush while the projector of a light beam is activated.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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US10/351,104 | 2003-01-24 | ||
US10/351,104 US20040143920A1 (en) | 2003-01-24 | 2003-01-24 | Illuminated flashing toothbrush and method of use |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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CA2455748A1 true CA2455748A1 (en) | 2004-07-24 |
CA2455748C CA2455748C (en) | 2007-09-18 |
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Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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CA002455748A Expired - Lifetime CA2455748C (en) | 2003-01-24 | 2004-01-23 | Illuminated toothbrush and method of use |
Country Status (4)
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US (1) | US20040143920A1 (en) |
CN (1) | CN1231165C (en) |
CA (1) | CA2455748C (en) |
HK (1) | HK1067977A1 (en) |
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2003
- 2003-01-24 US US10/351,104 patent/US20040143920A1/en not_active Abandoned
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2004
- 2004-01-23 CA CA002455748A patent/CA2455748C/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2004-01-29 CN CNB2004100052835A patent/CN1231165C/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
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2005
- 2005-02-24 HK HK05101529A patent/HK1067977A1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
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US20040143920A1 (en) | 2004-07-29 |
HK1067977A1 (en) | 2005-04-22 |
CN1231165C (en) | 2005-12-14 |
CN1522624A (en) | 2004-08-25 |
CA2455748C (en) | 2007-09-18 |
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Legal Events
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EEER | Examination request |