GB2252234A - Timing toothbrush - Google Patents
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- GB2252234A GB2252234A GB9102307A GB9102307A GB2252234A GB 2252234 A GB2252234 A GB 2252234A GB 9102307 A GB9102307 A GB 9102307A GB 9102307 A GB9102307 A GB 9102307A GB 2252234 A GB2252234 A GB 2252234A
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- timer
- toothbrush
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A46—BRUSHWARE
- A46B—BRUSHES
- A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
- A46B15/0002—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process
- A46B15/0004—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process with a controlling means
- A46B15/0008—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process with a controlling means with means for controlling duration, e.g. time of brushing
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A46—BRUSHWARE
- A46B—BRUSHES
- A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
- A46B15/0002—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A46—BRUSHWARE
- A46B—BRUSHES
- A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
- A46B15/0002—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process
- A46B15/0038—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process with signalling means
- A46B15/004—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process with signalling means with an acoustic signalling means, e.g. noise
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A46—BRUSHWARE
- A46B—BRUSHES
- A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
- A46B2200/10—For human or animal care
- A46B2200/1066—Toothbrush for cleaning the teeth or dentures
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Abstract
The timing toothbrush, which is best illustrated in Figure 1, has a timer 2. Next to this is an alarm 3 and a start button 4. This unit is fitted into the toothbrush 1. When the start button 4 is pressed the timer 2 automatically counts down to zero, then the alarm 3 sounds. Usually the timer is set so that the teeth are brushed for two minutes. <IMAGE>
Description
TIMING TOOTHB@USH This invention relates to a timing toothbrush.
The toothbrush is something which is used by everybody, which comprises a narrow handle which widens out towards the end to Form a head section into which bristles are fixed.
The reason for this invention is that dental hygienists and other informed @eople advise that at least two minutes of brushing ones teeth is required to clean them adequately to aveid problems. It is well known that children are celuctant to take enough time cleaning their teeth and this device will have the effect of ancouraging them to spend the mecessary time as advised by the hygienists.
The essential technical feature of this invention is the time@ which is set into the handle of the toothbrush.
when you have brushed for a period of two minutes the alerm will sound.
The invention will now b described as follows:-
Figure 1 illustrates the complete timing toothbrush.
Figure 2 illustrates the timer handle saparate from the brush seotion.
Referring to Figure 1, the timing toothbrush comprises a body section 1 with the timer 2 fitted into the handle.
When you brush your teeth you press the start button 4.
Once the two minutes have elapsed the alarm 3 wii0 sound.
Referring to Figure 2, the timing toothbrush comprises a handle section 5 with timer 2, alarm 3 and st2rt button 4 inserted in the handle. The handle section 5 clips onto the brush section 1.
Claims (4)
1. The timing toothbrush comprises a two minute timer which
is set into the handle of the toothbrush. When you have
brushed your teeth for a period oF two minutes the alarm will sound.
2. To redu@e the cost of a new complete toothbrush each
member of the family could have thein own col@ured brush
section which would be attached to the same timer handle.
3. The timer couid also play a tune for two minutes. When
the two minutes hed elapsed the tune would stop.
4. The timer couid be adjustable starting ar a minimum of one
minute to a maximum of three minutes.
Priority Applications (1)
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GB9102307A GB2252234A (en) | 1991-02-02 | 1991-02-02 | Timing toothbrush |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
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GB9102307A GB2252234A (en) | 1991-02-02 | 1991-02-02 | Timing toothbrush |
Publications (2)
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GB9102307D0 GB9102307D0 (en) | 1991-03-20 |
GB2252234A true GB2252234A (en) | 1992-08-05 |
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GB9102307A Withdrawn GB2252234A (en) | 1991-02-02 | 1991-02-02 | Timing toothbrush |
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GB (1) | GB2252234A (en) |
Cited By (15)
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US5438726A (en) * | 1994-05-09 | 1995-08-08 | Leite; Francisca P. | Tooth cleaning system with timer and signaling means |
US5485646A (en) * | 1994-09-06 | 1996-01-23 | Merritt; Robert L. | Hairbrush with electronic stroke counter |
WO1996008181A2 (en) * | 1994-09-14 | 1996-03-21 | Optiva Corporation | Pacing toothbrush |
WO1996014025A1 (en) * | 1994-11-08 | 1996-05-17 | Braun Aktiengesellschaft | Toothbrush and process for indicating the cleaning time |
GB2270896B (en) * | 1992-09-17 | 1996-07-10 | Hitachi Ltd | Elevator apparatus |
DE19545324A1 (en) * | 1995-12-05 | 1997-06-12 | Olaf Starke | Toothbrush with programmable time duration display |
US5704087A (en) * | 1995-09-19 | 1998-01-06 | Strub; Richard | Dental care apparatus and technique |
DE19811676A1 (en) * | 1998-03-18 | 1999-09-23 | Damiano Palummo | Child toothbrush with timed acoustic alarm |
US5960507A (en) * | 1997-09-18 | 1999-10-05 | Dutra; Phyllis | Removable toothbrush timer |
US6029303A (en) * | 1998-03-04 | 2000-02-29 | Dewan; Raman N. | Electronic toothbrush |
NL1011132C2 (en) * | 1999-01-26 | 2000-07-27 | Hendrik Leo Van Trierum | Contraception pill dispenser, comprises a hollow shaft for storing pills pushed into it from a cooperating blister packaging |
EP1884175A1 (en) * | 2006-08-04 | 2008-02-06 | Ana Cristina Arteche Vicario | Manual dental brush with timer |
US20110056033A1 (en) * | 2008-05-09 | 2011-03-10 | Omron Healthcare Co., Ltd. | Electric toothbrush |
US8758022B2 (en) | 2006-02-16 | 2014-06-24 | Youngjoo Elaine Kim | Instructional toothbrushing |
US9027192B1 (en) * | 2002-10-30 | 2015-05-12 | Mandy Cole | Toothbrush with usage indicator |
Citations (2)
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EP0077484A2 (en) * | 1981-10-15 | 1983-04-27 | Trisa Bürstenfabrik Ag Triengen | Toothbrush |
US4788734A (en) * | 1985-04-20 | 1988-12-06 | Gerfried Bauer | Toothbrush having signal producing means |
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Patent Citations (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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EP0077484A2 (en) * | 1981-10-15 | 1983-04-27 | Trisa Bürstenfabrik Ag Triengen | Toothbrush |
US4788734A (en) * | 1985-04-20 | 1988-12-06 | Gerfried Bauer | Toothbrush having signal producing means |
Non-Patent Citations (2)
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WPI Accession No. 83-F1447K/16 * |
WPI Accession No. 86-082466/13 * |
Cited By (19)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
GB2270896B (en) * | 1992-09-17 | 1996-07-10 | Hitachi Ltd | Elevator apparatus |
US5438726A (en) * | 1994-05-09 | 1995-08-08 | Leite; Francisca P. | Tooth cleaning system with timer and signaling means |
US5485646A (en) * | 1994-09-06 | 1996-01-23 | Merritt; Robert L. | Hairbrush with electronic stroke counter |
WO1996008181A2 (en) * | 1994-09-14 | 1996-03-21 | Optiva Corporation | Pacing toothbrush |
WO1996008181A3 (en) * | 1994-09-14 | 1996-05-23 | Optiva Corp | Pacing toothbrush |
US5544382A (en) * | 1994-09-14 | 1996-08-13 | Optiva Corp. | Pacing toothbrush |
WO1996014025A1 (en) * | 1994-11-08 | 1996-05-17 | Braun Aktiengesellschaft | Toothbrush and process for indicating the cleaning time |
US5930858A (en) * | 1994-11-08 | 1999-08-03 | Braun Aktiengesellschaft | Toothbrush and method of signaling the length of brushing time |
US5704087A (en) * | 1995-09-19 | 1998-01-06 | Strub; Richard | Dental care apparatus and technique |
DE19545324A1 (en) * | 1995-12-05 | 1997-06-12 | Olaf Starke | Toothbrush with programmable time duration display |
US5960507A (en) * | 1997-09-18 | 1999-10-05 | Dutra; Phyllis | Removable toothbrush timer |
US6029303A (en) * | 1998-03-04 | 2000-02-29 | Dewan; Raman N. | Electronic toothbrush |
DE19811676A1 (en) * | 1998-03-18 | 1999-09-23 | Damiano Palummo | Child toothbrush with timed acoustic alarm |
NL1011132C2 (en) * | 1999-01-26 | 2000-07-27 | Hendrik Leo Van Trierum | Contraception pill dispenser, comprises a hollow shaft for storing pills pushed into it from a cooperating blister packaging |
US9027192B1 (en) * | 2002-10-30 | 2015-05-12 | Mandy Cole | Toothbrush with usage indicator |
US8758022B2 (en) | 2006-02-16 | 2014-06-24 | Youngjoo Elaine Kim | Instructional toothbrushing |
EP1884175A1 (en) * | 2006-08-04 | 2008-02-06 | Ana Cristina Arteche Vicario | Manual dental brush with timer |
US20110056033A1 (en) * | 2008-05-09 | 2011-03-10 | Omron Healthcare Co., Ltd. | Electric toothbrush |
US8966694B2 (en) * | 2008-05-09 | 2015-03-03 | Omron Healthcare Co., Ltd. | Electric toothbrush |
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Legal Events
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WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |