Patent classifications
A46B5/026
POWERED ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT INCLUDING A TRACKING MODULE AND TRACKING MODULE THEREOF
An oral care system that includes an oral care implement and a tracking attachment. The oral care implement may include a handle and a head. The tracking attachment is detachably coupled to the oral care implement. The tracking attachment may include an outer casing having an outer surface and a connection element that is configured to mate with a connection element on a handle of the powered oral care implement to couple the outer casing to the handle. The tracking attachment may further include a plurality of visual markers protruding from the outer surface of the outer casing.
Oral Care Implement
An oral care implement that is designed for users with reduced dexterity in their hands. In particular, the oral care implement includes a handle portion that includes a gripping portion configured to be gripped by the hand of a user and a grip stop protruding from the gripping portion in a cantilevered manner. The grip stop may be positioned near the end of the handle adjacent to the head of the oral care implement to stop movement of the user's hand upwards towards the head. The grip stop extends from the gripping portion a distance that is greater than a width or diameter of an adult finger to ensure it functions as a stop. In one embodiment, the grip stop may be rotatably or pivotably coupled to the gripping portion so that its exact circumferential position can be modified to enhance user comfort.
ORAL CARE DEVICE
Disclosed is an oral care device that includes a body and a base connected to the body. The oral care device includes a mouthpiece extending from the base and an oral care product reservoir in communication with the mouthpiece. A plurality of brushing walls extend from the base about the mouthpiece.
Oral care implement and method for manafacturing such oral care implement
An oral care implement comprises a head and a handle made of a first material. The handle has a distal end and a proximal end closest to the head. The handle comprises a thumb rest made of a second material, the second material being different from the first material. The thumb rest comprises an area from about 202 mm.sup.2 to about 360 mm.sup.2 and has a concave shape. The thumb rest comprises a portion being inclined with respect to a remaining portion of the thumb rest by an angle of about 20 to about 25, the angle being defined by a first line and a second line. The first line extends between a most elevated point and a lowest point of the thumb rest, and the second line extends between the lowest point and an end point of the thumb rest, the end point of the thumb rest being closest to the distal end of the handle.
FUNCTIONAL TOOTHBRUSH STICK AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME
A functional toothbrush shaft and a method of manufacturing the same are proposed. The functional toothbrush shaft includes: a toothbrush body including a handle, a bristle head support neck, and a bristle head; and at least one finger support protrusion that forms a stable resultant force by forming at least three support points on the handle of the toothbrush body, prevents slipping of a user's fingers to increase friction, and allows free gripping throughout 360 at any point of a cylindrical surface of the toothbrush body.
Dental brush
A brush for cleaning a periodontal pocket between a tooth and a gum of a user. The brush includes, at least, a handle portion, an arm extending from the handle portion, and a brush head located at an end of the arm having a plurality of brush filaments extending therefrom. The brush filaments are configured to be inserted into a periodontal pocket. The brush can be used to assist in the treatment of gum disease by enabling a user to precisely clean periodontal pockets. The brush may be for self-use. Alternatively, the brush may be used by a healthcare professional such as a dentist or hygienist to treat a patient or to demonstrate its use.
Oral Care Implement Having Multi-Component Handle
A method of forming a handle for an oral care implement. The method may include first forming a core structure out of a first hard plastic. Next, an elongated handle body may be formed out of a second hard plastic, whereby during formation the elongated handle body is made to partially surround the core structure, while leaving opposing surfaces of the core structure exposed. Finally, a grip cover may be formed out of a resilient material and positioned over at least a portion of the elongated handle body. The oral care implement handle formed by the method may include a handle having an elongated handle body and a core structure. The elongated handle body may have openings in opposing surfaces. The core structure may be partially surrounded by the elongated handle body while protruding from the openings.
Oral care device
Disclosed is an oral care device that includes a body and a base connected to the body. The oral care device includes a mouthpiece extending from the base and an oral care product reservoir in communication with the mouthpiece. A plurality of brushing walls extend from the base about the mouthpiece.
Oral care system and method
An oral care system may include: an oral care device including: at least one teeth cleaning element; and at least one sensor configured to detect motion of the oral care device during a brushing routine of a user and to generate sensor data corresponding to the detected motion; and a programmable processor configured to: receive the sensor data generated by the at least one sensor; and determine a target brushing time based on the sensor data.
Oral care implement having multi-component handle
An oral care implement having a multi-component handle. The oral care implement may include a head and a handle. The handle may have a front surface, a rear surface, and opposing first and second lateral surfaces. The handle may include an elongated handle body, a grip cover, and a transparent component. The elongated handle body and the grip cover may be opaque. The elongated handle body may form a portion of the front surface of the handle and the grip cover may form a portion of the rear surface of the handle. The transparent component may form a portion of each of the first and second lateral surfaces of the handle. Thus, the transparent component may form a window through the lateral surfaces of the handle.