Electronic toothbrush incorporating digital training aid

a digital training aid and electronic technology, applied in the field of toothbrushes, can solve the problems of not having a mechanism within the dewan's toothbrush to determine and track the brush, and not being fun for children, so as to improve the oral health of children's habits

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-12-17
2181847 ONTARIO
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[0014]The device of the present invention comprises an electric toothbrush and method of use for aiding in improving the oral health habits of a child. The toothbrush incorporates a digital training aid that includes a display screen and microprocessor which generates pictorial images on the screen. The microprocessor is programmed to record the actual frequency and duration of brushing over at least a twenty four hour period and to compare the actual figures with pre-progr

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Parents frequently experience problems with children who are reluctant not only to brush their teeth, but also to brush their teeth for a sufficient length of time.
Many parents are aware that their children do not brush their teeth for a sufficiently long time but it is difficult for parents to monitor every brushing as it is time consuming and may tend to create anxiety for the child and pote

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[0033]Referring to FIG. 1 there is shown a toothbrush in accordance with the present invention and generally indicated at 10. Toothbrush 10 is a powered toothbrush that has a plurality of movable bristles 12 on a head 14 at one end of a neck 16. The neck 16 is connected to a handle 18 that retains a power supply 20 (FIG. 3) therein. Toothbrush 10 preferably is of a type in which bristles 12 are caused to move by said power supply 20. So, for example, bristles 12 may be rotated, or may be reciprocated (not illustrated) back and forth in an orientation generally parallel to a longitudinal axis “Y” of toothbrush 10. Toothbrush 10 is provided with activator buttons 22 to start and stop the motion of bristles 12.

[0034]In accordance with a specific feature of the present invention, toothbrush 10 includes a digital training aid 24 that is incorporated into handle 18 and is provided as a means for motivating a child to take better care of their teeth. More specifically, digital training aid...

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An electric toothbrush and method of use for improving the oral health habits of a child. The toothbrush incorporates a digital training aid that includes a display screen and microprocessor which generates pictorial images on the screen. The microprocessor is programmed to record the actual frequency and duration of brushing over at least a twenty four hour period and to compare the actual figures with pre-programmed desired runtimes and frequencies. The microprocessor changes the images displayed on the screen to reflect the relationship between the actual times and desired times. The microprocessor includes gaming programs that are only accessible should the minimum desired frequency and time of brushing be met.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Technical Field[0002]This invention generally relates to toothbrushes. More particularly, the invention relates to a child's toothbrush. Specifically, the invention relates to a toothbrush incorporating a digital training aid in the handle that aids in motivating a child to increase their brushing time and assists a parent in monitoring their child's brushing habits.[0003]2. Background Information[0004]Parents frequently experience problems with children who are reluctant not only to brush their teeth, but also to brush their teeth for a sufficient length of time. The American Dental Association (hereinafter ADA) recommends that everyone should brush their teeth twice a day for two minutes each time. Statistics show that even adults average only forty five seconds of brushing and the average time period children spend on brushing their teeth is even lower. Many parents are aware that their children do not brush their teeth for a sufficiently long ...

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IPC IPC(8): A46B15/00A46B9/04
CPCA46B15/0002A46B15/0004A61C2202/00A46B15/0071A61C17/221A46B15/0008
Inventor MOTTRAM, GRAHAMDICKIE, ROBERT G.
Owner 2181847 ONTARIO
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