WO2006062778A3 - Apparatus and method for boosting sound in a denta-mandibular sound-transmitting entertainment toothbrush - Google Patents

Apparatus and method for boosting sound in a denta-mandibular sound-transmitting entertainment toothbrush Download PDF

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WO2006062778A3
WO2006062778A3 PCT/US2005/043245 US2005043245W WO2006062778A3 WO 2006062778 A3 WO2006062778 A3 WO 2006062778A3 US 2005043245 W US2005043245 W US 2005043245W WO 2006062778 A3 WO2006062778 A3 WO 2006062778A3
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sound
user
sound waves
toothbrush
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Andrew S Filo
David G Capper
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Hasbro Inc
Andrew S Filo
David G Capper
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Priority to EP05826081A priority Critical patent/EP1820283A4/en
Priority to AU2005314391A priority patent/AU2005314391C1/en
Priority to CA2559039A priority patent/CA2559039C/en
Priority to MX2007000951A priority patent/MX2007000951A/en
Publication of WO2006062778A2 publication Critical patent/WO2006062778A2/en
Publication of WO2006062778A3 publication Critical patent/WO2006062778A3/en

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    • 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
    • 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
    • A46B15/0016—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process with enhancing means
    • A46B15/0028—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process with enhancing means with an acoustic means
    • 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
    • A46B15/0042—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process with signalling means with an acoustic signalling means, e.g. noise with musical signalling means
    • 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
    • A61C17/221—Control arrangements therefor
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R1/00—Details of transducers, loudspeakers or microphones
    • H04R1/02—Casings; Cabinets ; Supports therefor; Mountings therein
    • H04R1/028—Casings; Cabinets ; Supports therefor; Mountings therein associated with devices performing functions other than acoustics, e.g. electric candles
    • 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
    • A46B15/0012—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process with a controlling means with a pressure controlling device
    • 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
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R2460/00—Details of hearing devices, i.e. of ear- or headphones covered by H04R1/10 or H04R5/033 but not provided for in any of their subgroups, or of hearing aids covered by H04R25/00 but not provided for in any of its subgroups
    • H04R2460/13—Hearing devices using bone conduction transducers

Abstract

A device and method for transmitting sound waves between a signal source and a user's ears, wherein the sound waves bypass the air. The sound waves are conducted by the user's teeth and bones to the user's ears, where they are perceived as sound. Sound-transmitting toothbrushes and the like are described to transmit and/ or conduct sound to the user's ear, while the user is brushing his or her teeth. The toothbrush head (100) and a signal source (108/604) are configured to produce sound waves for transmission through the toothbrush head (100) to the user's mouth, and a tension controller is configured to control the volume of the sound waves based on the pressure applied by the toothbrush head. The signal source (10/604) may produce sound waves directly or with the assistance of a transducer.
PCT/US2005/043245 2004-12-08 2005-11-30 Apparatus and method for boosting sound in a denta-mandibular sound-transmitting entertainment toothbrush WO2006062778A2 (en)

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EP05826081A EP1820283A4 (en) 2004-12-08 2005-11-30 Apparatus and method for boosting sound in a denta-mandibular sound-transmitting entertainment toothbrush
AU2005314391A AU2005314391C1 (en) 2004-12-08 2005-11-30 Apparatus and method for boosting sound in a denta-mandibular sound-transmitting entertainment toothbrush
CA2559039A CA2559039C (en) 2004-12-08 2005-11-30 Apparatus and method for boosting sound in a denta-mandibular sound-transmitting entertainment toothbrush
MX2007000951A MX2007000951A (en) 2004-12-08 2005-11-30 Apparatus and method for boosting sound in a denta-mandibular sound-transmitting entertainment toothbrush.

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US63439804P 2004-12-08 2004-12-08
US60/634,398 2004-12-08
US65279105P 2005-02-14 2005-02-14
US60/652,791 2005-02-14

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