Patents by Inventor Ian Almeida

Ian Almeida 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).

  • Publication number: 20060040246
    Abstract: A method and system of promoting effective brushing techniques by coupling entertainment value with the brushing of teeth. The method and system provides for the association of brushing techniques with electronic game tasks. The system can include a toothbrush and a position sensor operatively connected to the toothbrush for sensing movement associated with brushing technique. A gaming interface is preferably in operative communication with the position sensor for providing feedback regarding performance of game tasks and for providing prompting regarding performance of game tasks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2005
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Inventors: Min Ding, Alexander Shtaerman, Esther Scannell, Ian Almeida, John Romano