Novel toothbrush

Abstract

This invention contemplates a toothbrush construction which features a novel and unique assembly of parts comprising (1) an elongate handle end and (2) a disposable bristle containing end, said handle end serving as a reservoir storage place for music generating components; said disposable bristle containing end and handle end being constructed and arranged for end to end engagement and securement, said hollow handle serving as a reservoir / storage place for music generating components and having on its outer surface a solar panel for collecting energy suitable for powering the music generating components within, all to assist in the promotion of a healthy tooth brushing ritual.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates generally to the field of health care. More particularly the invention relates to personal health care. More particularly the present invention relates to the care of one's teeth and particularly children's teeth, which are usually neglected and accordingly most importantly it is a feature of the present invention to provide a child's toothbrush of unique construction, which differs form the prior art in being simple and safe. [0002] Over all health care is certainly affected by the condition of ones teeth. Teeth that are neglected, that is not cleaned by frequent brushing, deteriorate rapidly. In children particularly where the development of cavities / Caries is well know to thrive despite the use of fluoridation which has become almost universal. [0003] Fluoride treatment of water sources is of course a factor that deludes one into a complacent frame of mind whereby the person neglects the frequent brushing needed to rid the mouth area and the a...

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Benefits of technology

[0021] A principal object of the present invention is to provide a novel and feature-packed toothbrush consisting of an assembly of components, which is capable of issuing a sound, usually music, so as to overcome the resistance of children to perform the manual brushing of their teeth.

[0024] It is another object of the present invention to provide a musical toothbrush which is extremely simple in its construction as compared to the prior art by reason of the short bristle containing end and a separate longer handle end which is hollow for purpose of nesting components therein.

[0025] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a toothbrush featuring a handle end and a bristle containing end which have matching engageable and unengageable ends surrounded individually by an integral flange portion which when engaged provides extreme stability by reason of the abutment of their facing surfaces surrounding each of their ends as shown in the drawings.

[0026] It is an additional object of the present invention to provide a musical toothbrush of utility and attractiveness to a child, which features a solar panel carried securely on the exterior face of the handle end, and providing a flush surface common with the remainder of the handle surface; the underside of the solar panel has connection means, which extend through the wall of handle end to the interior for suitable connection by appropriate wiring to other components.

Problems solved by technology

This Patent also uses a battery as a power source and the complexity is demonstrated by the use of reed switches and several magnet subassemblies.

The “Lyman” U.S. Pat. No. 5,339,479 (dated Aug. 23, 1994); is likewise extremely complicated including lights and sounds.

The construction of the Wang invention is impractical and unsuitable for use by a child in the brushing of his or her teeth.

It is perceived as failing to disclose in its drawing, the button to initiate the operation of the device.

Interestingly, the inventor of this patent brings up the importance of being waterproof, however, it is perceived that the structure is not waterproof.

The prior art patents include a common denominator, the use of a dry cell battery, which do not work well in a moist or wet environment due to the problem of shorting out and also the connection terminals become corroded and useless.

The prior art is also seen as deficient in teaching Applicant's invention by reason of the inclusion of a number of unnecessarily complicated parts and features such as time delay and other mechanisms, which are subject to damage in movement or dropping of the device in the water, ordinarily in the bathroom, on the hard surface of the bathroom floor and certainly the prior art is not as simple as Applicant's, which relates to cost, which can be an important feature of course.

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