WO1997029714A1 - Toothbrush - Google Patents
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- WO1997029714A1 WO1997029714A1 PCT/EP1997/000647 EP9700647W WO9729714A1 WO 1997029714 A1 WO1997029714 A1 WO 1997029714A1 EP 9700647 W EP9700647 W EP 9700647W WO 9729714 A1 WO9729714 A1 WO 9729714A1
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- Prior art keywords
- electrode
- counter
- plaque
- fluid
- teeth
- Prior art date
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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
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
- A61B5/05—Detecting, measuring or recording for diagnosis by means of electric currents or magnetic fields; Measuring using microwaves or radio waves
- A61B5/053—Measuring electrical impedance or conductance of a portion of the body
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
- A61B5/45—For evaluating or diagnosing the musculoskeletal system or teeth
- A61B5/4538—Evaluating a particular part of the muscoloskeletal system or a particular medical condition
- A61B5/4542—Evaluating the mouth, e.g. the jaw
- A61B5/4547—Evaluating teeth
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
- A61B5/68—Arrangements of detecting, measuring or recording means, e.g. sensors, in relation to patient
- A61B5/6887—Arrangements of detecting, measuring or recording means, e.g. sensors, in relation to patient mounted on external non-worn devices, e.g. non-medical devices
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61C—DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
- A61C19/00—Dental auxiliary appliances
- A61C19/04—Measuring instruments specially adapted for dentistry
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B2562/00—Details of sensors; Constructional details of sensor housings or probes; Accessories for sensors
- A61B2562/04—Arrangements of multiple sensors of the same type
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- Surgery (AREA)
- Medical Informatics (AREA)
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- Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
- Pathology (AREA)
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (AREA)
- Dentistry (AREA)
- Nuclear Medicine, Radiotherapy & Molecular Imaging (AREA)
- Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
- Radiology & Medical Imaging (AREA)
- Orthopedic Medicine & Surgery (AREA)
- Rheumatology (AREA)
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- Dental Tools And Instruments Or Auxiliary Dental Instruments (AREA)
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Priority Applications (4)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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CA 2246292 CA2246292A1 (en) | 1996-02-16 | 1997-02-12 | Toothbrush |
AU18726/97A AU1872697A (en) | 1996-02-16 | 1997-02-12 | Toothbrush |
JP9528982A JP2000504605A (en) | 1996-02-16 | 1997-02-12 | toothbrush |
EP97905014A EP0959805A1 (en) | 1996-02-16 | 1997-02-12 | Toothbrush |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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DE19605845.7 | 1996-02-16 | ||
DE19605845A DE19605845A1 (en) | 1996-02-16 | 1996-02-16 | Device and method for the detection of dental plaque |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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WO1997029714A1 true WO1997029714A1 (en) | 1997-08-21 |
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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PCT/EP1997/000647 WO1997029714A1 (en) | 1996-02-16 | 1997-02-12 | Toothbrush |
Country Status (5)
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EP (1) | EP0959805A1 (en) |
JP (1) | JP2000504605A (en) |
AU (1) | AU1872697A (en) |
DE (1) | DE19605845A1 (en) |
WO (1) | WO1997029714A1 (en) |
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Citations (4)
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US4537573A (en) * | 1983-12-29 | 1985-08-27 | Noburu Onuki | Detector for diagnosing dental caries |
FR2642282A1 (en) * | 1989-01-31 | 1990-08-03 | Sangi Kk | TOOTHBRUSH ELECTRONIC |
WO1992006671A1 (en) * | 1990-10-16 | 1992-04-30 | Wolfgang Wiedemann | Process for detecting dental plaque and tooth care set |
US5382163A (en) * | 1992-07-20 | 1995-01-17 | Putnam; David L. | Method and apparatus for detecting the presence of dental plaque or calculus |
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1996
- 1996-02-16 DE DE19605845A patent/DE19605845A1/en not_active Withdrawn
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1997
- 1997-02-12 WO PCT/EP1997/000647 patent/WO1997029714A1/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1997-02-12 EP EP97905014A patent/EP0959805A1/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1997-02-12 JP JP9528982A patent/JP2000504605A/en not_active Ceased
- 1997-02-12 AU AU18726/97A patent/AU1872697A/en not_active Abandoned
Patent Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US4537573A (en) * | 1983-12-29 | 1985-08-27 | Noburu Onuki | Detector for diagnosing dental caries |
FR2642282A1 (en) * | 1989-01-31 | 1990-08-03 | Sangi Kk | TOOTHBRUSH ELECTRONIC |
WO1992006671A1 (en) * | 1990-10-16 | 1992-04-30 | Wolfgang Wiedemann | Process for detecting dental plaque and tooth care set |
US5382163A (en) * | 1992-07-20 | 1995-01-17 | Putnam; David L. | Method and apparatus for detecting the presence of dental plaque or calculus |
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CN102834031A (en) * | 2009-12-22 | 2012-12-19 | 松下电器产业株式会社 | Brush body and toothbrush |
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US8314377B2 (en) | 2009-12-23 | 2012-11-20 | Mcneil-Ppc, Inc. | Device and method for detecting plaque in the oral cavity |
US9468393B2 (en) | 2009-12-23 | 2016-10-18 | Koninklijke Philips N.V. | System for protection of soft tissues against a teeth whitening substance |
US8186997B2 (en) | 2010-06-29 | 2012-05-29 | Mcneil-Ppc, Inc. | Method for cleaning the oral cavity |
US8512040B2 (en) | 2010-06-29 | 2013-08-20 | Mcneil-Ppc, Inc. | Device and method for cleaning the oral cavity |
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US8187002B2 (en) | 2010-06-29 | 2012-05-29 | Mcneil-Ppc, Inc. | Method for cleaning the oral cavity |
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Publication number | Publication date |
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AU1872697A (en) | 1997-09-02 |
JP2000504605A (en) | 2000-04-18 |
EP0959805A1 (en) | 1999-12-01 |
DE19605845A1 (en) | 1997-08-21 |
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