A46B5/0095

ORAL CARE SYSTEM, IMPLEMENT, AND/OR KIT

An oral care device having a head with cleaning elements and a handle coupled to the head. The handle may include a selectively rotatable ring arranged between the head and a distal end of the handle that is configured to allow a user to select a desired mode of operation of the oral care device. The handle may include a selectively illuminated light that is configured to display at least one color that visually indicates that certain behaviors, patterns, and/or consistent habits have been performed successfully. The handle may include a processor configured to track a duration of a user's brushing session, a light ring on a bottom surface of the handle, and a pressure sensor. Respective portions of the light ring may be selectively illuminated by the processor to visualize progress toward achieving a predetermined brushing routine time and/or to visualize an over-pressure condition sensed by the pressure sensor.

Cleaning appliance

A dental cleaning appliance includes a handle, and a cleaning tool detachably connected to the handle. The cleaning tool includes a nozzle for delivering a burst of working fluid to the teeth of a user, a stem extending between the handle and the nozzle, and a fluid reservoir for storing working fluid. The fluid reservoir is connected to, and extends around, the stem.

FLOSSER ATTACHMENT FOR DENTAL TOOL
20230181298 · 2023-06-15 ·

A dental flosser includes a flosser member configured to secure a piece of dental floss. The flosser member includes a shoulder portion comprising a hinge and two arms coupled to the shoulder portion, each arm configured to secure a respective end of the piece of dental floss. The flosser also includes an adjustment body coupled to the flosser member, whereby linear movement of the adjustment body causes the flosser member arms to articulate about the hinge.

MOUTH CARE DEVICE
20230180923 · 2023-06-15 ·

There is provided a mouth care device comprising a unitary integrally moulded elongate shaft forming an elongate handle having a proximal end, and a distal end of circular cross-section; and a unitary integrally moulded head comprising a body portion encircling and fused to the distal end. The integrally moulded head also comprises a plurality of rows of integral flexible filaments, each such row extending longitudinally of the shaft and comprising at least five of the flexible filaments. The rows of flexible filaments are distributed around the head, and each of the flexible filaments is of non-absorbent material and of uniform diameter, extending transversely relative to the integrally moulded head. The mouth care device also comprises a continuous internal channel running from a proximal opening in the proximal end of the device to a distal opening located at the distal end of the device.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FLUID HANDLING IN A SHOWER OR BATH
20220372738 · 2022-11-24 ·

Showerhead devices incorporate sensors to control bath fill levels. Showerheads have interchangeable attachments, including bristle attachments. Oral care devices are attachable to standard shower arms. Pump devices allow various lotions and fluids to be used in conjunction with showers. Shower organizing devices provide for ordered storage and access to accessories. Bathtub spouts including sensors and valves to control bathtub filled levels.

CLEANING TOOL HAVING SELECTIVELY DEPLOYABLE AUXILIARY CLEANING ELEMENT
20230180921 · 2023-06-15 ·

A cleaning tool for cleaning a surface includes an elongated handle having a working end, a user end opposite the working end, and a hollow interior extending to the working end. The cleaning tool includes a principal cleaning head mounted on the working end of the handle. The tool includes an elongated shaft slidably received in the hollow interior of the handle. The elongated shaft has a top end positioned inside the hollow interior between the working end and the user end of the handle. The tool includes an auxiliary cleaning head mounted on the bottom end of the shaft. The shaft is selectively slidable relative to the handle to move the auxiliary cleaning head to a deployed position in which the auxiliary cleaning head extends farther from the handle than the principal cleaning head.

Brush head for a personal grooming device
11672328 · 2023-06-13 · ·

A removable brush head for a personal groom device, the removable brush head having a stationary portion, wherein the stationary portion is annular and includes a plurality of outwardly-extending brush bristles. The removable brush head also includes a movable portion positioned within the stationary portion, wherein the movable portion is configured to at least partially rotate relative to the stationary portion, and further wherein the movable portion includes a plurality of outwardly-extending brush bristles. Additionally, the removable brush head includes a locking collar, wherein the locking collar is slidably couplable to the stationary portion so as to axially retain the movable portion within the stationary portion while allowing the movable portion to at least partially rotate relative to the stationary portion.

Articulating body brush
11672327 · 2023-06-13 · ·

A rotatable body brush, preferably driven by an electric motor, has pivoted segments in the brush or working element. The segments swing outwardly when the user desires a larger-diameter brush, and can be retained inwardly when a smaller brush, such as a face brush, is desired.

TOOTHBRUSH AND TOOTHBRUSH HANDLE WITH FINGER LOCATOR ZONES
20170333172 · 2017-11-23 · ·

Handle of toothbrush including a central region to locate fingers, and an index finger locator zone. The central region including thumb zone and two other finger locator zones, for receiving the thumb and middle finger on opposite sides of the central region of the toothbrush handle. Toothbrush having such handle and attachment configured for attachment to the handle of a toothbrush wherein the attachment including thumb zone and two other finger locator zones, for receiving the thumb and middle finger on opposite sides.

ADAPTIVE BRUSHING CYCLE

An oral care appliance for cleaning teeth of a user and a method of adapting a brushing cycle of the oral care appliance are disclosed. Specific embodiments disclosed herein adapt the at least one brushing cycle based on a variety of factors, either alone or in combination, such as the time elapsed since a last brushing event and the identity of a user.