Patents by Inventor Franz Fischer
Franz Fischer has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 7418759Abstract: The invention relates to a toothbrush with a neck piece and a brush body, comprising a head piece connected thereto, conventional bristles and at least one soft elastic cleaning element. According to the invention, the conventional bristles are mounted on a support element made from hard plastic. The above is connected to the brush body by means of a recess on the head piece which matches the support element. The at least one cleaning element is arranged on the head piece and directly connected to the brush body. The invention further relates to a method for production of such a toothbrush.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2004Date of Patent: September 2, 2008Assignee: Trisa Holding AGInventors: Beat Huber, Franz Fischer
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Patent number: 7419225Abstract: A brush head for an electric toothbrush with a bristle carrier, in which bristles which are set in motion during the operation of the electric toothbrush, are anchored. The bristles are at least partly pointed filaments, which are arranged on the bristle carrier in such a way that, during the operation of the electric toothbrush, their tips cover at most a predetermined maximum path dmax. This advantageously succeeds in providing a toothbrush with an improved cleaning effect, in particular of the spaces between the teeth and the smallest structures on the tooth surface, while minimizing the mechanical loading, and consequently the wear, of the pointed filaments. The electric toothbrush has such a brush head, and a production method for such a brush head is shown.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2005Date of Patent: September 2, 2008Assignee: Trisa Holding AGInventors: Franz Fischer, Peter Gross
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Publication number: 20080148502Abstract: The brush head of the toothbrush has filaments that are pointed at one end and led through clearances in the bristle carrier. These filaments have a length of about 10-20 mm. The tips of the pointed filaments produce a height profile other than that of a plane and the ends of the pointed filaments that are remote from the tips are melted.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2008Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: TRISA HOLDING AGInventors: Franz Fischer, Peter Gross
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Publication number: 20080134452Abstract: The invention relates to a toothbrush having a handle and a head part, on which bristle filaments and at least one flexible cleaning element are arranged. The at least one flexible cleaning element is arranged on a carrier element, which consists of a hard material, and is connected to the head part. The invention also relates to a process for producing such a toothbrush.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2008Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: TRISA HOLDING AGInventors: Franz Fischer, Reto Strahler
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Publication number: 20080127439Abstract: The invention relates to a toothbrush having a handle and a head part, on which bristle filaments and at least one flexible cleaning element are arranged. The at least one flexible cleaning element is arranged on a carrier element, which consists of a hard material, and is connected to the head part. The invention also relates to a process for producing such a toothbrush.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2007Publication date: June 5, 2008Applicant: TRISA HOLDING AGInventors: Franz Fischer, Reto Strahler
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Publication number: 20080127440Abstract: The invention relates to a toothbrush having a handle and a head part, on which bristle filaments and at least one flexible cleaning element are arranged. The at least one flexible cleaning element is arranged on a carrier element, which consists of a hard material, and is connected to the head part. The invention also relates to a process for producing such a toothbrush.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2007Publication date: June 5, 2008Applicant: TRISA HOLDING AGInventors: Franz Fischer, Reto Strahler
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Publication number: 20080105196Abstract: A device for metering and/or leveling a liquid to pasty medium applied to a moving surface, the surface in the case of direct application of the medium being a paper, board or other fibrous web and in the case of indirect application being the surface of a transfer element, for example an applicator roll, which transfers the application medium to the surface of the fibrous web, including a retaining body for holding a doctor element and a pressure element, the retaining body being set against the moving surface and the pressure element pressing the top part of the doctor element against the moving surface for the purpose of metering and/or leveling the applied medium; a clamping hose to which pressure can be applied and which therefore executes a displacement travel and which, when pressurized, presses the bottom part of the doctor element against a supporting bar of the retaining body and clamps said doctor element in and, when the pressure is relieved, releases the doctor element; and an additional retaininType: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2007Publication date: May 8, 2008Inventors: Jochen Meinel, Franz Fischer
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Patent number: 7354112Abstract: The invention relates to a toothbrush having a handle and a head part, on which bristle filaments and at least one flexible cleaning element are arranged. The at least one flexible cleaning element is arranged on a carrier element, which consists of a hard material, and is connected to the head part. The invention also relates to a process for producing such a toothbrush.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2006Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: Trisa Holding AGInventors: Franz Fischer, Reto Strähler
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Publication number: 20080016691Abstract: A shaving device is provided that includes a handle, a razor cartridge, and a powered trimmer. The handle includes a first end, a second end, and a grip portion. The grip portion has a motor included at least partially therein. The razor cartridge is attached to the first end of the handle. The powered trimmer head is located at the second end of the handle and is selectively activated by the user. When activated, the powered trimmer is powered by the motor in the grip portion of the handle and is operable to trim hair.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Pennella, Armin Bartschi, Franz Fischer, Philipp Pfenniger
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Publication number: 20080000089Abstract: A multi-use shaving implement includes an elongated handle and swappable razor cartridge and trimmer head. The elongated handle has a powered motor that is at least partially located therein. The razor cartridge has at least one elongated blade with a sharpened cutting edge and is removably attachable to the handle. The trimmer head has at least one stationary blade, one movable blade and is also removably attachable to the handle when the razor cartridge is not attached to the handle. The trimmer head also includes a prong that extends therefrom. During use of the trimmer, the motor (when activated) is in contact with the prong such that the motor reciprocally moves the prong and, accordingly, the movable blade relative to the stationary blade, thus enabling the user to trim hair.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2007Publication date: January 3, 2008Applicant: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Pennella, Armin Bartschi, Franz Fischer, Philipp Pfenniger
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Publication number: 20070266512Abstract: The invention relates to a toothbrush with a neck piece and a brush body, comprising a head piece connected thereto, conventional bristles and at least one soft elastic cleaning element. According to the invention, the conventional bristles are mounted on a support element made from hard plastic. The above is connected to the brush body by means of a recess on the head piece which matches the support element. The at least one cleaning element is arranged on the head piece and directly connected to the brush body. The invention further relates to a method for production of such a toothbrush.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2007Publication date: November 22, 2007Applicant: TRISA HOLDING AGInventors: Beat Huber, Franz Fischer
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Publication number: 20070266507Abstract: The invention relates to a toothbrush with a neck piece and a brush body, comprising a head piece connected thereto, conventional bristles and at least one soft elastic cleaning element. According to the invention, the conventional bristles are mounted on a support element made from hard plastic. The above is connected to the brush body by means of a recess on the head piece which matches the support element. The at least one cleaning element is arranged on the head piece and directly connected to the brush body. The invention further relates to a method for production of such a toothbrush.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2007Publication date: November 22, 2007Applicant: TRISA HOLDING AGInventors: Beat Huber, Franz Fischer
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Publication number: 20070256259Abstract: An interdental treatment device, such as a toothbrush, includes a handle configured to accommodate an electric power source, a head carrying an interdental treatment tool, and a neck between the handle and the head. The head or neck includes a mechanical motorized vibratory device, including a drive which causes the head to vibrate. Electrical connections are operably connected to the mechanical vibratory device and the electric power source to power the mechanical vibratory device via the electrical connections. At least parts of the electrical connections are formed by tracks of an electrically conductive plastic material. In various embodiments, a vibration-damping structure dampens vibration transmission from the head to the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2007Publication date: November 8, 2007Applicant: TRISA HOLDING AGInventors: Peter Hafliger, Franz Fischer, Gunther Elster
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Patent number: 7279043Abstract: An applicator device and method where on the one hand adherence of particles in the dispensing area of the applicator nozzle, and on the other hand a thermal deflection of applicator device components can be prevented, or at least minimized. At least one thermal control channel through which a fluid flows is integrated into at least one of the two nozzle lips of the applicator device. Water or air can be used as temperature controlling fluids.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2005Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: Voith Paper Patent GmbHInventors: Eckart Krägeloh, Franz Fischer, Philipp Speidel, Christoph Henninger
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Publication number: 20070222109Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing an oral care device, such as a toothbrush, having a body, which comprises a handle region, a head region and a neck region located between the handle region and the head region, and having functional elements which are arranged, at least in part, within the body and comprise an electrically operated functional unit and an electric supply device which has an energy store and is intended for the functional unit, in the case of which the body is produced, by injection molding, from at least one hard component, which serves as a reinforcement, and at least one soft component, and at least some of the functional elements, during the production of the body, are encapsulated, at least in part, directly by the plastic which forms the soft component.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: TRISA HOLDING AGInventors: Philipp Pfenniger, Franz Fischer, Beat Huber
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Patent number: 7261851Abstract: A personal hygiene article, such as a toothbrush, includes a handle configured to accommodate an electric power source, a head carrying a treatment tool, and a neck between the handle and the head. The head or neck includes a mechanical motorized vibratory device, including a drive that causes the head to vibrate. Electrical connections are operably connected to the mechanical vibratory device and the electric power source to power the mechanical vibratory device via the electrical connections. In various embodiments, a vibration-damping structure dampens vibration transmission from the head to the handle.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2005Date of Patent: August 28, 2007Assignee: Trisa Holding AGInventors: Petter Hafliger, Franz Fischer, Gunther Elster
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Patent number: 7254858Abstract: An interdental treatment device, such as a toothbrush, includes a handle configured to accommodate an electric power source, a head carrying an interdental treatment tool, and a neck between the handle and the head. The head or neck includes a mechanical motorized vibratory device, including a drive which causes the head to vibrate. Electrical connections are operably connected to the mechanical vibratory device and the electric power source to power the mechanical vibratory device via the electrical connections. In various embodiments, a switch may be operably connected to at least one of the electrical connections to interrupt power from the power source to the mechanical motorized vibratory device. In various embodiments, a vibration-damping structure dampens vibration transmission from the head to the handle.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2006Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Assignee: Trisa Holding AGInventors: Peter Hafliger, Franz Fischer, Gunther Elster
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Patent number: 7240390Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a toothbrush having a body, which comprises a handle region, a head region and a neck region located between the handle region and the head region, and having functional elements which are arranged, at least in part, within the body and comprise an electrically operated functional unit and an electric supply device which has an energy store and is intended for the functional unit, in the case of which the body is produced, by injection molding, from at least one hard component, which serves as a reinforcement, and at least one soft component, and at least some of the functional elements, during the production of the body, are encapsulated, at least in part, directly by the plastic which forms the soft component.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2002Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Assignee: Trisa Holding AGInventors: Philipp Pfenniger, Franz Fischer, Beat Huber
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Patent number: 7237974Abstract: A toothbrush has a toothbrush body, and a handle part wherein a toothpaste container can be removably inserted therein. The toothpaste container has a handle shell part which, with the toothpaste container inserted into the handle part, forms part of the outer surface of a handle. The toothpaste container essentially maintains its form during teeth cleaning and transmits loading which occurs, irrespective of the filling level of the toothpaste container of the toothbrush. The mounting of the toothpaste container on the toothbrush body allows very straightforward and quick removal and opening or insertion and closure of the toothpaste container. The container holder is provided with a closure pin, wherein when the toothpaste container is inserted into the handle part, a sealed closure of the toothpaste container is ensured. With the toothpaste container removed from the handle part, it is possible for toothpaste to be squeezed out of the toothpaste container.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2003Date of Patent: July 3, 2007Assignee: Trisa Holding AGInventors: Adrian Pfenniger, Martin Zwimpfer, Franz Fischer
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Publication number: 20070144377Abstract: The present invention provides a doctor device for metering and/or equalizing a liquid-to-pasty medium applied to a running surface, wherein in the case of direct application the surface is a running paper web, paperboard web or other fibrous web and in the case of indirect application a transfer element which transfers the application medium to the fibrous web. The doctor device has a holder arranged on a support beam for accommodating a doctor element used for the metering and/or equalizing. The holder has a first fixed support face bar and a second moving support face bar, wherein to open and close the holder the second support face bar is displaceable respectively away from the first support face bar or toward it such that in the closed state of the holder the doctor element is fixed from the outside and in the open state of the holder it is released.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2007Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventors: Christoph Henninger, Benjamin Mendez-Gallon, Ingo Gottwald, Franz Fischer