Abstract: A water flosser having a processor controlled self-supporting coil driving a pump piston such that the flow rate, pressure, output wave form, pulse frequency, pulse duration and/or kinetic energy per pulse of the oral irrigator may be controlled by a user. A user's control input may be transmitted to the processor via a hydraulically transmitted signal from the water flosser handle or from a signal transmitted from a mobile device or by an audible command received by an audio input in communication with the processor or from manual inputs on the water flosser housing. Flow may be independently controlled at the handle.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to an interdental cleaner for operably connecting to an external water supply. The interdental cleaner includes a mounting bracket having a bracket inlet fluidly connected to the external water supply and a pressure regulation assembly operably connected to the mounting bracket. The pressure regulation assembly includes a regulation outlet fluidly connected to the bracket inlet. The interdental cleaner further includes a water flosser operably connected to the mounting bracket and fluidly connected to the regulation outlet. During use, water pressure of water at the regulation outlet is lower than a water pressure of water at the bracket inlet.

Abstract: An electronically powered toothbrush. The toothbrush includes a brush head including a plurality of bristles, a motor, and an output shaft connected to the brush head and the motor. The output shaft is selectively rotated by the motor. The toothbrush further includes a bumper assembly connected to the output shaft and configured to conserve kinetic energy from the output shaft during rotation and reapply the kinetic energy to the output shaft.

Abstract: An electronically powered toothbrush. The toothbrush includes a brush head including a plurality of bristles, a motor, and an output shaft connected to the brush head and the motor. The output shaft is selectively rotated by the motor. The toothbrush further includes a bumper assembly connected to the output shaft and configured to conserve kinetic energy from the output shaft during rotation and reapply the kinetic energy to the output shaft.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to an interdental cleaner for operably connecting to an external water supply. The interdental cleaner includes a mounting bracket having a bracket inlet fluidly connected to the external water supply and a pressure regulation assembly operably connected to the mounting bracket. The pressure regulation assembly includes a regulation outlet fluidly connected to the bracket inlet. The interdental cleaner further includes a water flosser operably connected to the mounting bracket and fluidly connected to the regulation outlet. During use, water pressure of water at the regulation outlet is lower than a water pressure of water at the bracket inlet.

Abstract: An improved actuation system for a data storage device. In one exemplary embodiment, a head retraction mechanism is movable in a head retraction direction between a head recording position and a head parked position, and an actuator remains engaged with the mechanism for movement during this movement to lessen the risk of damage. A torsional biasing member provides a biasing force on the head retraction arm. A displaceable transmission mechanism is driven by the actuator and moved in a slot in a base from a first position in which the head retraction mechanism is contacted and a second position in which an ejection mechanism is contacted. A load member is integral with the base contacts a friction member on the displaceable transmission mechanism to provide friction for this displaceable movement. The actuator is mounted between a stop member and a biasing member on the base.

Abstract: An improved actuation system for a data storage device. In one exemplary embodiment, a head retraction mechanism is movable in a head retraction direction between a head recording position and a head parked position, and an actuator remains engaged with the mechanism for movement during this movement to lessen the risk of damage. A torsional biasing member provides a biasing force on the head retraction arm. A displaceable transmission mechanism is driven by the actuator and moved in a slot in a base from a first position in which the head retraction mechanism is contacted and a second position in which an ejection mechanism is contacted. A load member is integral with the base contacts a friction member on the displaceable transmission mechanism to provide friction for this displaceable movement. The actuator is mounted between a stop member and a biasing member on the base.

Abstract: A data storage device comprising a carriage configured to hold a recording head and a locking system. The carriage is movable in a protected direction toward a protected position and in an unprotected direction away from the protected position. The locking system includes a locking member which is movable from a fully engaged position in which the carriage is restrained from movement in the unprotected direction, to a disengaged position in which the carriage is free to move in the unprotected direction to read and/or write data to a recording medium. The locking system is configured to move the locking member toward the fully engaged position in response to a force having a component in the unprotected direction. In one exemplary embodiment, the locking system comprises a linkage rotatably connecting the locking member with a movable member that comprises a solenoid.

Abstract: A drinking system having a pneumatically charged container, a flow regulating manifold cap, a pull-valve, and nozzle. The flow regulating cap allows the pressurized container to deliver liquid with essentially constant flow as the air expands to fill the volume of the container. The nozzle may be mounted on the handlebars of a bicycle, and when the pull-valve is actuated, directs a liquid stream toward the cyclists mouth when on rough terrain, the nozzle may extend from its normal position and be placed between the cyclists teeth or directed at the cyclists mouth using a helmet mounted extension arm.

Abstract: A drinking system having a pneumatically charged container, a flow regulating manifold cap, a pull-valve, and nozzle. The flow regulating cap allows the pressurized container to deliver liquid with essentially constant flow as the air expands to fill the volume of the container. The nozzle may be mounted on the handlebars of a bicycle, and when the pull-valve is actuated, directs a liquid stream toward the cyclist's mouth. When on rough terrain, the nozzle may extend from its normal position and be placed between the cyclist's teeth or directed at the cyclist's mouth using a helmet mounted extension arm.