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Toothbrush

A toothbrush and head technology, which is applied in the field of toothbrushes with movable elements, can solve the problems of increasing pinching and twisting of soft tissues, etc.

Active Publication Date: 2012-07-18
BRAUN GMBH
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However, if the tolerance between these elements is altered, specifically reduced, the elements have the potential to increase the likelihood of pinching soft tissue

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[0015] As used herein, "cleaning element carrier" means a structure upon which cleaning elements, massaging elements, and / or any suitable elements, etc. for the oral cavity can be positioned.

[0016] The oral care devices of the present invention may reduce the likelihood of pinching soft tissue and / or may reduce the degree of discomfort associated with pinching soft tissue. The oral care device of the present invention can be implemented as a manual toothbrush or a powered toothbrush.

[0017] Provided figure 1 A general configuration of a toothbrush constructed in accordance with the present invention is shown. As shown, the toothbrush 2 includes an elongated body 10 having a handle 30 , a head 50 , and a neck 40 extending between the handle 30 and the head 50 . The head 50 includes a first cleaning element carrier 60 and may include additional cleaning element carriers, such as a second cleaning element carrier 70 in some embodiments. Cleaning element carriers 60 and / or...

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Abstract

A toothbrush includes a handle, a head, and a neck extending between the handle and the head. The head has a first portion and a second portion defining a gap of less than about 3.5 mm between a lower surface of the first portion and a top surface of the second portion. Each of the first portion and the second portion have a plurality of cleaning elements.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to toothbrushes, especially toothbrushes having movable elements. Background technique [0002] In order to achieve a higher level of cleanliness in the oral cavity, many toothbrushes currently available on the market provide movable elements. For example, Pulsar Toothbrushes provide the user with a pivoting element, while other toothbrushes provide a movable carrier carrying multiple bristles. In some cases, these movable elements move relative to fixed elements or parts of the toothbrush. In other cases, the movable element is movable relative to another movable element. If the tolerances or gaps between these elements do not substantially fluctuate, the user may not have to worry about the device pinching soft tissues in the oral cavity. However, if the tolerance between these elements is altered, specifically reduced, the elements may increase the likelihood of pinching soft tissue. [0003] Therefore, there is a...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A46B7/06A46B9/04A61C17/22
CPCA46B13/02A46B7/04A46B9/026A46B9/04A61C17/222A61C17/32A46B7/06
Inventor 西格弗里德·鲍恩芬德
Owner BRAUN GMBH