US20070131241A1 - Toothbrush with illumination system - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to dental hygiene products, and more particularly, to toothbrushes.
- dentists recommend that people brush their teeth more than once a day for at least two to three minutes each time. Despite this recommendation, the average adult person does not brush his or her teeth for two to three minutes. This problem is worse with children, who generally tend to have shorter attention spans, and often view brushing their teeth as a chore. Accordingly, there is a general need for a device that encourages people, especially children, to brush their teeth more often and for longer periods of time.
- One embodiment of the present invention comprises a toothbrush that includes a head having a plurality of bristles configured to clean teeth. At least one illumination element that outputs light is positioned within the head.
- a body extends from the head. The body defines a handle that is for gripping by a user. The body can also house a power source that delivers energy to the at least one illumination element positioned within the head.
- the head comprises a plurality of illumination elements.
- the head comprises transparent material positioned at the base of the bristles such that light from the at least one illumination element passes through the transparent material to illuminate the bristles.
- at least one illumination element comprises a plurality of LEDs. The LEDs may be colored.
- the body further comprises a switch for selectively activating the at least one illumination element.
- a toothbrush that includes a toothbrush head comprising a plurality of cleaning elements.
- the toothbrush can have an illumination device for outputting light.
- a handle of the toothbrush is coupled to the toothbrush head.
- the handle can have a switch for controlling the output of the illumination device.
- the switch can be activated to turn the illumination device ON or OFF.
- the illumination device is a light source positioned within a toothbrush head.
- Another embodiment of the present invention comprises toothbrush with a toothbrush head that includes a plurality of cleaning elements.
- the toothbrush can have an illumination system for outputting light.
- a handle of the toothbrush can be coupled to the toothbrush head.
- the handle can have a switch for controlling the illumination system.
- the switch can be activated to turn the illumination device ON or OFF.
- the illumination system comprises a plurality of light sources position within a toothbrush head. The illumination system can direct light in any desired direction.
- an illumination system for cleaning elements can be applied to other types of cleaning devices, such as, for example, body brushes, hair brushes and the like.
- one or more other sensory elements can be included in the toothbrush or other device.
- a toothbrush can be configured to vibrate, make a sound and/or perform any other action that may be perceived by a user.
- FIG. 1A is a front elevational view of a toothbrush having an illumination system.
- FIG. 1B is a side elevational view of the toothbrush of FIG. 1A with a closure in an open position.
- FIG. 1C is a back elevational view of the toothbrush of FIG. 1A .
- FIG. 1D is a cross-sectional view of the toothbrush of FIG. 1A .
- FIG. 2A is a front elevational view of a toothbrush having an illumination system in accordance with another embodiment.
- FIG. 2B is a side elevational view of the toothbrush of FIG. 2A .
- FIG. 2C is a back elevational view of the toothbrush of FIG. 2A .
- FIG. 3A is a perspective view of a toothbrush having an illumination system in accordance with another embodiment.
- FIG. 3B is another perspective view of the toothbrush of FIG. 3A .
- FIG. 4A is an enlarged perspective view of a head of the toothbrush of FIG. 3 when an illumination system is not activated.
- FIG. 4B is an enlarged perspective view of the head of the toothbrush of FIG. 3A when the illumination system is activated.
- FIG. 4C is another view of the head of the toothbrush of FIG. 3 when the illumination system is activated.
- FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate a toothbrush 40 that has an illumination system 41 that can be activated.
- the illumination system 41 can include one or more illumination elements for outputting light.
- the toothbrush 40 comprises a toothbrush head 48 , a body 50 , and a closure 60 attached to the body 50 .
- the closure 60 can be opened to expose an inner chamber that holds a power source 53 (e.g., a battery as illustrated).
- the toothbrush head 48 can be integrally mounted to the body 50 , which extends downwardly and is attached to the closure 60 .
- the head 48 can comprise a plurality of cleaning elements 74 configured to clean a person's teeth.
- the illustrated cleaning elements 74 are in the form of a plurality of bristles extending from the head 48 .
- the bristles 74 can also be rotatably mounted to the mounting head 76 .
- the toothbrush 40 can be an automatic toothbrush (e.g., a motorized toothbrush) that moves (e.g., rotates or vibrates) the bristles 74 when turned ON.
- the body 50 can comprise a switch 61 ( FIG. 2C ) for turning the bristles 74 OFF/ON.
- the switch 61 can be slidably mounted to the body 50 . Such as switch 61 can be slid between an ON and OFF position. In alternative embodiments, the switch 61 can occupy an OFF position. The switch 61 can then be depressed to an ON position. Other types of switches can also be employed.
- the switch 61 also can operate both the bristles 74 and the illumination system. However, separate switches can be provided for the illumination system 41 and for the rotation of the bristles 74 . Thus, the illumination system 41 and the bristles 74 can be operated independently.
- the toothbrush 40 can comprise the power source 53 , motor (e.g., an electric motor), a drive mechanism, etc. for rotating the bristles 74 .
- the power source 53 can comprise one or more batteries, a power outlet, or other power supply that power an automatic toothbrush and/or the illumination system 41 .
- the illustrated power source 53 is a single battery.
- the illustrated head 48 has an upper set 76 and a lower set 77 of cleaning elements 74 .
- the sets 76 , 77 can be moved (e.g., rotated) while a person uses the toothbrush 40 .
- the motorized head 48 can facilitate brushing due to the rotating cleaning elements 74 .
- the cleaning elements 74 can be fixedly attached to the head 48 .
- the illumination system 41 preferably comprises one or more illumination elements 91 that can be activated.
- the head 48 comprises a plurality of illumination elements 81 evenly or unevenly spaced along the head 48 .
- the illumination elements 81 can be lighting elements that can be activated for a desired length of time.
- the bristles 74 which can be made of a translucent or semi-translucent material, can be illuminated to enhance the brushing experience.
- the switch 61 can be moved to an ON position.
- the lighting elements 81 of FIGS. 2A-2D can be activated at any time.
- the switch can be moved to an OFF position. Accordingly, the elements 81 can be energized for any length of time.
- the bristles 74 can be actuated and simultaneously illuminated, if desired.
- the illumination elements 81 of the toothbrush 40 can be activated when the toothbrush 40 is moved, such as during normal brushing. In some embodiments, the lighting elements 81 are activated when the bristles 74 are pressed against a surface. Pressure sensors can be disposed in the head 48 to determine when the bristles 74 engage a person's teeth. Alternatively, the lighting elements 81 can be activated when the toothbrush 40 undergoes a target temperature change or is exposed to a fluid, such as water.
- the lighting elements 81 can remain activated for a desired length of time, preferably corresponding to a desired brush period (e.g., 1 minute or 2 minutes).
- the lighting element can effectively function as a timer to ensure that a person utilizes the toothbrush 40 for a target period of time.
- the toothbrush can be configured so that the lighting elements are deactivated by one or more other methods, such as, for example, manually (e.g., actuating a switch, performing a particular task, etc.).
- Each illumination element 81 can comprise one or more light sources (e.g., a diode) powered by a power source (e.g., a battery).
- the lighting element can pulse, remain continuously activated for the entire brushing period, or have a programmed sequence of activation.
- the lighting element can be activated to make brushing more enjoyable or fun, especially, for children.
- the illumination elements can output light of various colors. If desired, the illumination element can output orange light, blue light, red light, green light, or any other color light. In some embodiments, a combination of different colors can be used and/or the different colors can be activated in a desired timing pattern. Of course, various colored materials can be employed with light sources to create light of a-desired color. In some embodiments, the elements can be blue, red, green and/or yellow LEDs, for example. Any other color and/or color combinations can also be used.
- the system 41 can have one or more optical windows that can transmit light rays.
- the head 48 has a plurality of optical windows 91 formed in the body of the head 49 . Any number of optical windows can be employed. The position of the optical windows can be selected to achieve the desired illumination.
- the toothbrush 40 can comprise any material suitable for forming a toothbrush.
- Transparent materials can be utilized so as to permit a person to view light outputted from the illumination elements.
- the head 40 can comprise a somewhat clear hard plastic that can be formed, for example, by a molding process (e.g., an injection molding process, a compression molding process, etc.).
- the toothbrush 40 can comprise opaque materials.
- the body 50 can comprise polymers, metals, combinations thereof, or other materials having suitable mechanical properties for forming the body 50 .
- the illustrated body 50 is a handle that can be conveniently gripped to hold the toothbrush 40 .
- the closure 60 is removably coupled to the body 50 and forms a bottom 200 of the toothbrush 40 .
- the term “closure” is a broad term and is used in its ordinary meaning and includes, without limitation, a cap, a cover, or other structure that can be attached to the body 50 .
- FIGS. 2A to 2 C depict another embodiment of a toothbrush, which may be generally similar to the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 1A to 1 D, except as further detailed below. Where possible, similar elements are identified with identical reference numerals in the depiction of the embodiment of FIG. 1A to 1 D.
- the brush 140 has an elongated illumination system 100 positioned on the front face of the head 48 .
- the illustrated system 100 includes an optical window 91 and a lighting element 81 .
- the arcuate illumination system 100 is positioned between the body 50 and the bristles, but the system 100 can be at other locations, if desired.
- the illumination system can comprise one or more LEDs.
- the illustrated illumination system 100 can be a single blue LED light.
- FIG. 3A is a perspective view of a toothbrush in accordance with another embodiment.
- the toothbrush 240 is generally similar to the toothbrushes described above, except as detailed below.
- the toothbrush 240 has a switch 250 that can be actuated to turn OFF or ON an illumination system positioned within a head 252 of a toothbrush 240 .
- the bristles 74 are fixedly attached to the head 252 .
- the head 252 comprises an illumination system within a head body 270 .
- a cover 280 can be positioned over the illumination system.
- the cover 280 and the head body 270 cooperate to form the toothbrush head 252 that contains the illumination system.
- the bristles 74 are fixedly mounted to the cover 280 .
- the cover 280 defines an optical window that allows light to pass therethrough.
- the head 252 can have a multi-piece construction.
- the head 252 can have a one-piece construction.
- the cover 280 and the head body 270 can be monolithically formed.
- the cover 280 and the head body 270 have different optical properties such that more light passes through the cover 280 than the head body 270 .
- illumination elements 300 output light.
- the cover 280 transmits the light such that at least some of the bristles 74 are illuminated.
- the head 252 can direct the light from the illumination elements 300 towards the bristles 74 .
- the user can activate the illumination elements 300 such that the illumination elements. 300 provide a sufficient amount of light to improve viewing of the person's teeth. In low light conditions, the illumination elements 300 ensure that the person can adequately view their teeth during brushing.
- FIG. 4C illustrates the brush head 252 in low light conditions when the illumination elements are activated. For younger uses, the light also makes the toothbrush more visually interesting and more enjoyable to use.
- the cover 280 can be formed of any transparent material.
- the cover 280 can be formed of polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate (“PET”), polyethylene, or other semi-transparent or transparent materials.
- PET polyethylene terephthalate
- a substantial portion of the cover 280 is formed of a transparent material.
- the brush 240 can be a motorized brush that has rotatable bristles 74 .
- the toothbrush can include one or more other sensory elements, either in lieu of or in addition to the illumination elements.
- the toothbrush can be configured to move (e.g., vibrate), emit a sound and/or the like.
- toothbrushes may or may not be self-standing and may or may not comprise a stamp.
- various features and steps discussed above, as well as other known equivalents for each such feature or step can be mixed and matched by one of ordinary skill in this art to perform methods in accordance with principles described herein.
- the methods which is described and illustrated herein is not limited to the exact sequence of acts described, nor is it necessarily limited to the practice of all of the acts set forth. Other sequences of events or acts, or less than all of the events, or simultaneous occurrence of the events, may be utilized in practicing the embodiments of the invention.
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Disclosed herein are toothbrushes. The toothbrushes have an illumination system. In some arrangements, the toothbrush can have bristles that are illuminated by the illumination system. The illumination system can be positioned with a toothbrush head.
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- This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/736,342, filed Nov. 14, 2005, the entirety of which is hereby incorporated by reference.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates to dental hygiene products, and more particularly, to toothbrushes.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- To ensure proper oral care, dentists recommend that people brush their teeth more than once a day for at least two to three minutes each time. Despite this recommendation, the average adult person does not brush his or her teeth for two to three minutes. This problem is worse with children, who generally tend to have shorter attention spans, and often view brushing their teeth as a chore. Accordingly, there is a general need for a device that encourages people, especially children, to brush their teeth more often and for longer periods of time.
- One embodiment of the present invention comprises a toothbrush that includes a head having a plurality of bristles configured to clean teeth. At least one illumination element that outputs light is positioned within the head. A body extends from the head. The body defines a handle that is for gripping by a user. The body can also house a power source that delivers energy to the at least one illumination element positioned within the head. In some variations, the head comprises a plurality of illumination elements. In some variations, the head comprises transparent material positioned at the base of the bristles such that light from the at least one illumination element passes through the transparent material to illuminate the bristles. In some variations, at least one illumination element comprises a plurality of LEDs. The LEDs may be colored. In some variations, the body further comprises a switch for selectively activating the at least one illumination element.
- Another embodiment of the present invention comprises a toothbrush that includes a toothbrush head comprising a plurality of cleaning elements. The toothbrush can have an illumination device for outputting light. A handle of the toothbrush is coupled to the toothbrush head. The handle can have a switch for controlling the output of the illumination device. In some variations, the switch can be activated to turn the illumination device ON or OFF. In some variations, the illumination device is a light source positioned within a toothbrush head.
- Another embodiment of the present invention comprises toothbrush with a toothbrush head that includes a plurality of cleaning elements. The toothbrush can have an illumination system for outputting light. A handle of the toothbrush can be coupled to the toothbrush head. In some variations, the handle can have a switch for controlling the illumination system. In some variations, the switch can be activated to turn the illumination device ON or OFF. In some variations, the illumination system comprises a plurality of light sources position within a toothbrush head. The illumination system can direct light in any desired direction.
- In other embodiments, an illumination system for cleaning elements can be applied to other types of cleaning devices, such as, for example, body brushes, hair brushes and the like. Further, one or more other sensory elements can be included in the toothbrush or other device. For example, in addition to or in lieu of illuminating the bristles or other cleaning elements, a toothbrush can be configured to vibrate, make a sound and/or perform any other action that may be perceived by a user.
- These and other aspects of the inventions will be readily apparent from the detailed description below and the appended drawings, which are meant to illustrate and not to limit the invention. The drawings contain the following figures.
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FIG. 1A is a front elevational view of a toothbrush having an illumination system. -
FIG. 1B is a side elevational view of the toothbrush ofFIG. 1A with a closure in an open position. -
FIG. 1C is a back elevational view of the toothbrush ofFIG. 1A . -
FIG. 1D is a cross-sectional view of the toothbrush ofFIG. 1A . -
FIG. 2A is a front elevational view of a toothbrush having an illumination system in accordance with another embodiment. -
FIG. 2B is a side elevational view of the toothbrush ofFIG. 2A . -
FIG. 2C is a back elevational view of the toothbrush ofFIG. 2A . -
FIG. 3A is a perspective view of a toothbrush having an illumination system in accordance with another embodiment. -
FIG. 3B is another perspective view of the toothbrush ofFIG. 3A . -
FIG. 4A is an enlarged perspective view of a head of the toothbrush ofFIG. 3 when an illumination system is not activated. -
FIG. 4B is an enlarged perspective view of the head of the toothbrush ofFIG. 3A when the illumination system is activated. -
FIG. 4C is another view of the head of the toothbrush ofFIG. 3 when the illumination system is activated. -
FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate atoothbrush 40 that has anillumination system 41 that can be activated. Theillumination system 41 can include one or more illumination elements for outputting light. Thetoothbrush 40 comprises atoothbrush head 48, abody 50, and aclosure 60 attached to thebody 50. Theclosure 60 can be opened to expose an inner chamber that holds a power source 53 (e.g., a battery as illustrated). Thetoothbrush head 48 can be integrally mounted to thebody 50, which extends downwardly and is attached to theclosure 60. - With continued reference to
FIG. 1 , thehead 48 can comprise a plurality of cleaningelements 74 configured to clean a person's teeth. The illustratedcleaning elements 74 are in the form of a plurality of bristles extending from thehead 48. Thebristles 74 can also be rotatably mounted to the mountinghead 76. For example, thetoothbrush 40 can be an automatic toothbrush (e.g., a motorized toothbrush) that moves (e.g., rotates or vibrates) thebristles 74 when turned ON. As illustrated, thebody 50 can comprise a switch 61 (FIG. 2C ) for turning thebristles 74 OFF/ON. - The
switch 61 can be slidably mounted to thebody 50. Such asswitch 61 can be slid between an ON and OFF position. In alternative embodiments, theswitch 61 can occupy an OFF position. Theswitch 61 can then be depressed to an ON position. Other types of switches can also be employed. Theswitch 61 also can operate both thebristles 74 and the illumination system. However, separate switches can be provided for theillumination system 41 and for the rotation of thebristles 74. Thus, theillumination system 41 and thebristles 74 can be operated independently. - The
toothbrush 40 can comprise thepower source 53, motor (e.g., an electric motor), a drive mechanism, etc. for rotating thebristles 74. Thepower source 53 can comprise one or more batteries, a power outlet, or other power supply that power an automatic toothbrush and/or theillumination system 41. The illustratedpower source 53 is a single battery. - The illustrated
head 48 has anupper set 76 and alower set 77 of cleaningelements 74. Thesets toothbrush 40. Thus, themotorized head 48 can facilitate brushing due to therotating cleaning elements 74. In alternative embodiments, thecleaning elements 74 can be fixedly attached to thehead 48. - The
illumination system 41 preferably comprises one ormore illumination elements 91 that can be activated. In some embodiments, including the illustrated embodiment ofFIG. 1D , thehead 48 comprises a plurality ofillumination elements 81 evenly or unevenly spaced along thehead 48. Theillumination elements 81 can be lighting elements that can be activated for a desired length of time. When theillumination elements 81 are activated, thebristles 74, which can be made of a translucent or semi-translucent material, can be illuminated to enhance the brushing experience. - To activate the
illumination elements 81, theswitch 61 can be moved to an ON position. Thus, thelighting elements 81 ofFIGS. 2A-2D can be activated at any time. After a person brushes their teeth, the switch can be moved to an OFF position. Accordingly, theelements 81 can be energized for any length of time. Thebristles 74 can be actuated and simultaneously illuminated, if desired. - In alternative embodiments, the
illumination elements 81 of thetoothbrush 40 can be activated when thetoothbrush 40 is moved, such as during normal brushing. In some embodiments, thelighting elements 81 are activated when thebristles 74 are pressed against a surface. Pressure sensors can be disposed in thehead 48 to determine when thebristles 74 engage a person's teeth. Alternatively, thelighting elements 81 can be activated when thetoothbrush 40 undergoes a target temperature change or is exposed to a fluid, such as water. - In some embodiments, the
lighting elements 81 can remain activated for a desired length of time, preferably corresponding to a desired brush period (e.g., 1 minute or 2 minutes). The lighting element can effectively function as a timer to ensure that a person utilizes thetoothbrush 40 for a target period of time. Alternatively, the toothbrush can be configured so that the lighting elements are deactivated by one or more other methods, such as, for example, manually (e.g., actuating a switch, performing a particular task, etc.). - Each
illumination element 81 can comprise one or more light sources (e.g., a diode) powered by a power source (e.g., a battery). The lighting element can pulse, remain continuously activated for the entire brushing period, or have a programmed sequence of activation. The lighting element can be activated to make brushing more enjoyable or fun, especially, for children. - The illumination elements can output light of various colors. If desired, the illumination element can output orange light, blue light, red light, green light, or any other color light. In some embodiments, a combination of different colors can be used and/or the different colors can be activated in a desired timing pattern. Of course, various colored materials can be employed with light sources to create light of a-desired color. In some embodiments, the elements can be blue, red, green and/or yellow LEDs, for example. Any other color and/or color combinations can also be used.
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system 41 can have one or more optical windows that can transmit light rays. With respect toFIG. 2B , thehead 48 has a plurality ofoptical windows 91 formed in the body of the head 49. Any number of optical windows can be employed. The position of the optical windows can be selected to achieve the desired illumination. - With reference again to
FIGS. 1A to 1D, thetoothbrush 40 can comprise any material suitable for forming a toothbrush. Transparent materials can be utilized so as to permit a person to view light outputted from the illumination elements. For example, thehead 40 can comprise a somewhat clear hard plastic that can be formed, for example, by a molding process (e.g., an injection molding process, a compression molding process, etc.). Alternatively, thetoothbrush 40 can comprise opaque materials. Thebody 50 can comprise polymers, metals, combinations thereof, or other materials having suitable mechanical properties for forming thebody 50. The illustratedbody 50 is a handle that can be conveniently gripped to hold thetoothbrush 40. - The
closure 60 is removably coupled to thebody 50 and forms abottom 200 of thetoothbrush 40. As used herein, the term “closure” is a broad term and is used in its ordinary meaning and includes, without limitation, a cap, a cover, or other structure that can be attached to thebody 50. -
FIGS. 2A to 2C depict another embodiment of a toothbrush, which may be generally similar to the embodiment illustrated inFIGS. 1A to 1D, except as further detailed below. Where possible, similar elements are identified with identical reference numerals in the depiction of the embodiment ofFIG. 1A to 1D. - With continued reference to
FIG. 2A , thebrush 140 has anelongated illumination system 100 positioned on the front face of thehead 48. The illustratedsystem 100 includes anoptical window 91 and alighting element 81. Thearcuate illumination system 100 is positioned between thebody 50 and the bristles, but thesystem 100 can be at other locations, if desired. In some embodiments, the illumination system can comprise one or more LEDs. For example, the illustratedillumination system 100 can be a single blue LED light. -
FIG. 3A is a perspective view of a toothbrush in accordance with another embodiment. Thetoothbrush 240 is generally similar to the toothbrushes described above, except as detailed below. - The
toothbrush 240 has aswitch 250 that can be actuated to turn OFF or ON an illumination system positioned within ahead 252 of atoothbrush 240. In the illustrated embodiment, thebristles 74 are fixedly attached to thehead 252. - With respect to this embodiment, as shown in
FIG. 4A , thehead 252 comprises an illumination system within ahead body 270. Acover 280 can be positioned over the illumination system. Thus, thecover 280 and thehead body 270 cooperate to form thetoothbrush head 252 that contains the illumination system. Thebristles 74 are fixedly mounted to thecover 280. In some embodiments, including the illustrated embodiment, thecover 280 defines an optical window that allows light to pass therethrough. Thus, thehead 252 can have a multi-piece construction. - In other embodiments, the
head 252 can have a one-piece construction. Thecover 280 and thehead body 270 can be monolithically formed. Preferably, thecover 280 and thehead body 270 have different optical properties such that more light passes through thecover 280 than thehead body 270. - As shown in
FIG. 4B , when theswitch 250 is moved to the ON position,illumination elements 300 output light. Thecover 280 transmits the light such that at least some of thebristles 74 are illuminated. Thehead 252 can direct the light from theillumination elements 300 towards thebristles 74. - When the user brushes their teeth with the
brush 240, the user can activate theillumination elements 300 such that the illumination elements. 300 provide a sufficient amount of light to improve viewing of the person's teeth. In low light conditions, theillumination elements 300 ensure that the person can adequately view their teeth during brushing.FIG. 4C illustrates thebrush head 252 in low light conditions when the illumination elements are activated. For younger uses, the light also makes the toothbrush more visually interesting and more enjoyable to use. - The
cover 280 can be formed of any transparent material. For example, at least a portion of thecover 280 can be formed of polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate (“PET”), polyethylene, or other semi-transparent or transparent materials. In the illustrated embodiment, a substantial portion of thecover 280 is formed of a transparent material. Although not illustrated, thebrush 240 can be a motorized brush that has rotatable bristles 74. - In other embodiments, the toothbrush can include one or more other sensory elements, either in lieu of or in addition to the illumination elements. For example, the toothbrush can be configured to move (e.g., vibrate), emit a sound and/or the like.
- The various methods and techniques described above provide a number of ways to carry out the invention. Of course, it is to be understood that not necessarily all objectives or advantages described may be achieved in accordance with any particular embodiment described herein. Thus, for example, those skilled in the art will recognize that the methods may be performed in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other objectives or advantages as may be taught or suggested herein.
- Furthermore, the skilled artisan will recognize the interchangeability of various features from different embodiments disclosed herein. The toothbrushes may or may not be self-standing and may or may not comprise a stamp. Similarly, the various features and steps discussed above, as well as other known equivalents for each such feature or step, can be mixed and matched by one of ordinary skill in this art to perform methods in accordance with principles described herein. Additionally, the methods which is described and illustrated herein is not limited to the exact sequence of acts described, nor is it necessarily limited to the practice of all of the acts set forth. Other sequences of events or acts, or less than all of the events, or simultaneous occurrence of the events, may be utilized in practicing the embodiments of the invention.
- Although the invention has been disclosed in the context of certain embodiments and examples, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the invention extends beyond the specifically disclosed embodiments to other alternative embodiments and/or uses and obvious modifications and equivalents thereof. Accordingly, the invention is not intended to be limited by the specific disclosures of preferred embodiments herein.
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1. A toothbrush comprising:
a head having a plurality of bristles configured to clean teeth and at least one illumination element that outputs light, the illumination element positioned within the head; and
a body extending from the head, the body defining a handle for gripping by a user, a power source for delivering energy to the at least one illumination element.
2. The toothbrush of claim 1 , wherein the head comprises a plurality of illumination elements.
3. The toothbrush of claim 1 , wherein the head comprises transparent material positioned at the base of the bristles such that light from the at least one illumination element passes through the transparent material to illuminate the bristles.
4. The toothbrush of claim 1 , wherein at least one illumination element comprises a plurality of LEDs.
5. The toothbrush of claim 4 , wherein the LEDs output blue light.
6. The toothbrush of claim 1 , wherein the body further comprises a switch for selectively activating the at least one illumination element.
7. A toothbrush comprising:
a toothbrush head comprising a plurality of cleaning elements;
an illumination system for outputting light; and
a handle coupled to the toothbrush head, the handle having a switch for controlling the illumination system.
8. The toothbrush of claim 7 , wherein the switch can be activated to turn the illumination system ON or OFF.
9. The toothbrush of claim 7 , wherein the illumination system is a light source positioned within the toothbrush head.
10. The toothbrush of claim 7 , wherein the body has a chamber is sized so as to hold at least one battery that powers the illumination system.
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