DE4029770A1 - Manual or electric tooth-brush - has inbuilt three minute timer and signal tone generator to ensure that optimum cleaning time is taken - Google Patents

Manual or electric tooth-brush - has inbuilt three minute timer and signal tone generator to ensure that optimum cleaning time is taken

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DE4029770A1
DE4029770A1 DE19904029770 DE4029770A DE4029770A1 DE 4029770 A1 DE4029770 A1 DE 4029770A1 DE 19904029770 DE19904029770 DE 19904029770 DE 4029770 A DE4029770 A DE 4029770A DE 4029770 A1 DE4029770 A1 DE 4029770A1
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timer
switch
cleaning time
signal tone
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Harry Kaucher
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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
    • 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
    • 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
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61C—DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
    • A61C17/00—Devices for cleaning, polishing, rinsing or drying teeth, teeth cavities or prostheses; Saliva removers; Dental appliances for receiving spittle
    • A61C17/16—Power-driven cleaning or polishing devices
    • A61C17/22—Power-driven cleaning or polishing devices with brushes, cushions, cups, or the like
    • 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

Abstract

A timer (1) with a switch (2) is integrated in the handle of both the manual and electric versions of the toothbrush. The switch sets the three minute timer working so that the user can judge the cleaning time required more accurately. A signal tone generator can be activated by the timer after the lapse of three minutes. The clock then resets itself. The display can show the day, date and time of day in normal running of the clock, the tooth cleaning time starting and being displayed upon operation of the switch. ADVANTAGE - Counteracts tendency to take too short a time in cleaning teeth.

Description

Bei den auf Seite 1 abgebildeten Zahnbürsten befindet sich im Griff eine Uhr (1) mit eingebautem Signalton. (Beschreibung siehe unten).The toothbrushes shown on page 1 have a clock ( 1 ) with a built-in signal tone in the handle. (See description below).

Mit dem daneben befindlichen Schalter (2), läßt sich die Uhr (1) in Betrieb setzen.With the switch ( 2 ) next to it, the clock ( 1 ) can be put into operation.

Nach 3 Minuten ertönt ein Signalton der anzeigt, daß die erforderliche Pflegezeit der Zähne abgelaufen ist.After 3 minutes you will hear a beep indicating that the required period of care for the teeth has expired.

In der heutigen Zeit ist dieses besonders wichtig, da laut neuesten wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnissen die Putzzeit der Zähne vom größten Teil der Bevölkerung weit unterschritten wird.Nowadays this is particularly important because it is loud the latest scientific knowledge the cleaning time of the Teeth far below the majority of the population becomes.

ZeitnehmerTimekeeper Digitalanzeige der UhrDigital display of the clock

Die erste Stufe des Display zeigt den Tag mit Datum und die Uhrzeit an.The first stage of the display shows the day with date and time at.

1. Ausgangsstufe1st output stage

Nach Betätigen des Schalters (2) der sich im Griff der Zahnbürste befindet, wird die 2. Stufe einge­ schaltet.After pressing the switch ( 2 ) located in the handle of the toothbrush, the 2nd stage is switched on.

2. Timerstufe2nd timer stage

In der 2. Stufe wird der 3-Minuten Timer in Betrieb gesetzt. Nach Ablauf dieser Zeit ertönt ein Signalton, welcher anzeigt, daß die erforderliche Pflegezeit der Zähne zu Ende ist.In the 2nd stage, the 3-minute Timer started. After expiration a beep sounds at this time, which indicates that the required Care time of the teeth is over.

Danach geht die Uhr auf die Ausgangsstufe 1 zurück.Then the clock goes to the initial stage 1 back.

Claims (2)

Manuelle und elektrische Zahnbürste mit eingebautem Zeitnehmer im Griff bestehend aus:
  • a) manuelle Zahnbürste: Griff mit Borsten
  • b) elektrische Zahnbürste: Griff mit aufgesteckten Borsten
  • c) Zeitnehmer mit Digitaler Anzeige, Tagesdatum, Uhrzeit, 3-Minuten Timer mit Signalton
  • d) Schalter zum Betätigen des 3-Minuten Timers
Manual and electric toothbrush with built-in timer in the handle consisting of:
  • a) Manual toothbrush: handle with bristles
  • b) electric toothbrush: handle with attached bristles
  • c) Timer with digital display, date, time, 3-minute timer with signal tone
  • d) Switch to operate the 3-minute timer
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß in den Griff der manuellen und elektrischen Zahnbürste ein Zeitnehmer mit Schalter integriert ist.
Mit dem Schalter wird der 3-Minuten Timer in Betrieb gesetzt, um die Pflegezeit der Zähne vom Anwender besser zu erfassen. characterized in that a timer with a switch is integrated in the handle of the manual and electric toothbrush.
The switch activates the 3-minute timer in order to better grasp the teeth's care time by the user.
DE19904029770 1990-09-20 1990-09-20 Manual or electric tooth-brush - has inbuilt three minute timer and signal tone generator to ensure that optimum cleaning time is taken Ceased DE4029770A1 (en)

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DE19545324A1 (en) * 1995-12-05 1997-06-12 Olaf Starke Toothbrush with programmable time duration display
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US8075315B2 (en) 2006-12-13 2011-12-13 Colgate-Palmolive Company Oral care implement having user-interactive display
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US8327491B2 (en) 2007-04-12 2012-12-11 Children Oral Care, Llc Illuminated flashing toothbrush and method of use
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EP0634151A3 (en) * 1993-03-24 1995-11-02 Koninkl Philips Electronics Nv Electric 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
DE19545324A1 (en) * 1995-12-05 1997-06-12 Olaf Starke Toothbrush with programmable time duration display
US7596827B1 (en) 2004-11-10 2009-10-06 Dr. Fresh, Inc. Toothbrush with indicator of use
US8075315B2 (en) 2006-12-13 2011-12-13 Colgate-Palmolive Company Oral care implement having user-interactive display
US8137109B2 (en) 2006-12-13 2012-03-20 Colgate-Palmolive Company Interactive oral care implement system
US8201295B2 (en) 2007-02-16 2012-06-19 Colgate-Palmolive Company Oral care implement having user-interactive display and moving head
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US8424144B2 (en) 2007-04-12 2013-04-23 Dr. Fresh, Llc Illuminated flashing toothbrush and method of use
US9084473B2 (en) 2007-04-12 2015-07-21 Dr. Fresh, Llc Illuminated flashing toothbrush and method of use
US8327491B2 (en) 2007-04-12 2012-12-11 Children Oral Care, Llc Illuminated flashing toothbrush and method of use
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US9060596B2 (en) 2007-04-12 2015-06-23 Dr. Fresh, Llc Illuminated flashing toothbrush and method of use
US8681008B2 (en) 2007-09-11 2014-03-25 Colgate-Palmolive Company Personal care implement having a display
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US8484793B2 (en) 2007-11-08 2013-07-16 Children Oral Care, Llc Toothbrush and method of use
US10004324B2 (en) 2012-08-15 2018-06-26 Children Oral Care, Llc Illuminated multi-light flashing toothbrush and method of use
US9370281B2 (en) * 2014-07-18 2016-06-21 Addison I. Harewood Scrubbing device
US10485329B2 (en) 2015-05-15 2019-11-26 Dyson Technology Limited Cleaning appliance
US10555600B2 (en) 2016-10-26 2020-02-11 Dyson Technology Limited Cleaning appliance
US11284979B2 (en) 2016-10-26 2022-03-29 Dyson Technology Limited Cleaning appliance
US11911230B2 (en) 2018-06-20 2024-02-27 Dyson Technology Limited Dental treatment appliance

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