CA2455748A1 - Illuminated toothbrush and method of use - Google Patents

Illuminated toothbrush and method of use Download PDF

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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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toothbrush
projector
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Puneet Nanda
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Ranir LLC
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Dr Fresh LLC
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46BRUSHWARE
    • A46BBRUSHES
    • A46B15/00Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0002Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process
    • A46B15/0038Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process with signalling means
    • A46B15/0044Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process with signalling means with light signalling means
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46BRUSHWARE
    • A46BBRUSHES
    • A46B15/00Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0002Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46BRUSHWARE
    • A46BBRUSHES
    • A46B5/00Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware
    • A46B5/02Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware specially shaped for holding by the hand
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46BRUSHWARE
    • A46BBRUSHES
    • A46B9/00Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
    • A46B9/02Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups
    • A46B9/04Arranged like in or for toothbrushes
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46BRUSHWARE
    • A46BBRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/10For human or animal care
    • A46B2200/1066Toothbrush 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.
CA002455748A 2003-01-24 2004-01-23 Illuminated toothbrush and method of use Expired - Lifetime CA2455748C (en)

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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

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