Patents by Inventor Gunther Elster

Gunther Elster 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).

  • Patent number: 8327490
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Trisa Holding AG
    Inventors: Peter Hafliger, Franz Fischer, Gunther Elster
  • Publication number: 20110289703
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: TRISA HOLDING AG
    Inventors: Peter Häfliger, Franz Fischer, Günther Elster
  • Patent number: 8015649
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Trisa Holding AG
    Inventors: Peter Hafliger, Franz Fischer, Gunther Elster
  • Publication number: 20100242194
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: TRISA HOLDING AG
    Inventors: Peter Häfliger, Franz Fischer, Günther Elster
  • Patent number: 7748071
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Trisa Holding AG
    Inventors: Peter Hafliger, Franz Fischer, Gunther Elster
  • Patent number: 7556320
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Trisa Holding AG
    Inventors: Peter Hafliger, Franz Fischer, Gunther Elster
  • Publication number: 20090126132
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: TRISA HOLDING AG
    Inventors: Peter Hafliger, Franz Fischer, Gunther Elster
  • Publication number: 20070256259
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Applicant: TRISA HOLDING AG
    Inventors: Peter Hafliger, Franz Fischer, Gunther Elster
  • Patent number: 7261851
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Trisa Holding AG
    Inventors: Petter Hafliger, Franz Fischer, Gunther Elster
  • Patent number: 7254858
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Trisa Holding AG
    Inventors: Peter Hafliger, Franz Fischer, Gunther Elster
  • Publication number: 20060156496
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Applicant: TRISA HOLDING AG
    Inventors: Peter Hafliger, Franz Fischer, Gunther Elster
  • Patent number: 7003839
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Trisa Holding AG
    Inventors: Peter Häfliger, Franz Fischer, Günther Elster
  • Publication number: 20060026780
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Applicant: TRISA HOLDING AG
    Inventors: Peter Hafliger, Franz Fischer, Gunther Elster
  • Publication number: 20050011026
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2004
    Publication date: January 20, 2005
    Applicant: TRISA HOLDING AG
    Inventors: Peter Hafliger, Franz Fischer, Gunther Elster
  • Patent number: 6802097
    Abstract: A toothbrush includes a handle configured to accommodate an electric power source, a head carrying a brush, and a neck between the handle and the head. The head or neck includes a mechanical motorized vibratory device, 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-damming structure dampens vibration transmission from the head to the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Trisa Holding AG
    Inventors: Peter Häfliger, Franz Fischer, Günther Elster
  • Publication number: 20020124333
    Abstract: The invention relates to a toothbrush with a handle (1) and a bristle-carrying front head part (3) which are interlinked by means of a neck part (4). The head part (3) or the zone adjoining said head part accommodates a mechanical vibratory device (10) that sets the head part (3) vibrating. Said vibratory device is functionally linked with an electric power source (25) accommodated in the handle (1) by means of electrical connections (33, 34) that extend in the neck part (4). The aim of the invention is to improve a toothbrush in such a manner that the vibrations are not transmitted to the handle (1) To this end, vibration-damping means (7) are provided that allow the vibrations to take effect mainly in the head part (3) and to be hardly perceptible in the handle (1) so that the toothbrush is pleasant to use. The size of the inventive toothbrush corresponds roughly to that of conventional manual toothbrushes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Applicant: Trisa Holding
    Inventors: Peter Hafliger, Franz Fischer, Gunther Elster
  • Patent number: 5694180
    Abstract: In a projection system for projecting a video picture composed of picture points on a screen with at least one light source which emits a light bundle and can be varied in intensity and with a deflecting device which deflects the light bundle to illuminate the picture points on the screen, a transformation optical system having at least two stages is arranged between the deflecting device and the screen and is corrected according to the tangent condition so as to be free of distortion. The transformation optical system has at least two optical stages. The first optical stage produces an intermediate image plane which is imaged on the screen by means of the subsequent optical stage (s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1997
    Assignee: LDT GmbH & Co. Laser-Display-Technologie KG
    Inventors: Christhard Deter, Klaus Hiller, Gunther Elster, Rolf Ruder, Wolfgang Holota
  • Patent number: 4475231
    Abstract: The invention relates to a component 1 for a hi-fi system. This component has plug connection contacts P.sub.1 to P.sub.4, the plug connection contact P.sub.1 being arranged on the top 10, the plug connection contact P.sub.2 on the right-hand side 11, the plug connection contact P.sub.3 on the bottom 12, and the plug connection contact P.sub.4 on the left-hand side 13. These plug connection contacts are connected, on the inside, with each other and at least with the LF-signal source of the component. Wiring is no longer necessary, since the individual components can be connected with each other via the plug connection contacts both in the event that they are arranged alongside of each other and in the event that they are arranged one above the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1982
    Date of Patent: October 2, 1984
    Assignee: Schneider Elektronik GmbH & Co. Rundfunkwerk KG
    Inventor: Gunther Elster