Handle Mount Patents (Class 15/22.1)
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Patent number: 10271692Abstract: A cleaning device for bathtubs and shower enclosures includes a tube. A power module is coupled to an upper end of the tube. A housing that defines an internal space is pivotally coupled to a lower end of the tube. The housing has a bottom face that is open. A plurality of motors is coupled to the housing and is positioned in the internal space. The motors are operationally coupled to the power module. Each of a plurality of pads is operationally couplable to and extends from a respective motor. A lower surface of the pad protrudes from the bottom face of the housing. A reservoir is coupled to the tube and is fluidically coupled to the housing. The pads are configured to rotationally cleanse a surface. The reservoir is configured to selectively release soap and water into the internal space to selectively contact the surface to be cleansed.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Inventor: Roberto West
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Patent number: 10264876Abstract: An oral cleaning device, which can vibrate an oral cleaning tool such as a tooth brush, a tongue brush or an interdental brush, is provided. An oral cleaning device has a supporting part (20) which supports an oral cleaning tool; a clamping fixing part (5) which is movable close to or away from the supporting part (5) and which fixes the oral cleaning tool (100) to the supporting part (20) when being moved close to the supporting part (20); and a vibrating part (30) and (31) which vibrates the oral cleaning tool (10) fixed to the supporting part (20) by vibrating the supporting part (20) or the clamping fixing part (5).Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2015Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: DAISAKU SHOJI LTD.Inventor: Ippei Daisaku
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Patent number: 10251524Abstract: Embodiments include a cleaning head assembly for a floor surface maintenance machine. The cleaning head assembly can include a hub (or cleaning head housing) and a pad or a brush driver, wherein the driver attaches to and aligns axially with the hub (or cleaning head housing) in a touch-free manner.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2015Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: Tennant CompanyInventors: Leo Jason Baker, Jeremy Clinton Stoddard, Steven James Leibrandt, Justin Michael Clark, Nathan Scott Meyer
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Patent number: 10244858Abstract: A personal hygiene device includes a vibrator housed in a handle. A shaft is coupled to the vibrator and extends from the vibrator to a brush head. The shaft is electrically conducting and includes one or more proximal electrical contacts in electrical contact with an electrical source and one or more distal electrical contacts in electrical contact with one or more electrical elements located in the brush head. The shaft is configured to transfer vibrational energy created by the vibrator to the brush head to vibrate the brush head.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2017Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: BZL Medical Ltd.Inventors: BenZion Levi, Sefi Shachrur
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Patent number: 10226314Abstract: An oral cavity apparatus includes a body portion having first and second ends and a grip portion situated between the first and second ends; an oral cleaning tool coupled to the first end and including a toothbrush head having a first and second groups of bristles of different firmness. The second group of bristles has an adjustable extension. An actuator is coupled to the second group of bristle and is configured to control an extension of the second group of bristles relative to the first group of bristles. At least one touch-sensitive (TS) sensor is mounted upon the body portion and outputs a sensor value indicative of a force applied thereto. In addition, a controller may be configured to compare the sensor value with a threshold value and actuate the actuator to extend the second group of bristles relative to the first group of bristles based upon the results of the determination.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2014Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Berent Willem Meerbeek, Jonathan David Mason, Dzmitry Viktorovich Aliakseyeu, Sanae Chraibi
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Patent number: 10213598Abstract: A method and apparatus for the concurrent treatment of multiple oral diseases and defects while promoting general oral hygiene utilizing direct current electricity and methods for manufacturing the same. Electrodes are used to deliver a direct current to the gingival tissues of a mouth in order to achieve a number of therapeutic, prophylactic, and regenerative benefits. These benefits include killing oral microbes, increasing oral vasodilation, reducing oral biofilm, improving oral blood circulation, reversing oral bone resorption, promoting oral osteogenesis, treating gum recession, and fostering gingival regeneration. Other benefits include the treatment of gingivitis, periodontitis, and oral malodor, and other systemic diseases correlated with oral pathogens.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Bioelectrics LLCInventors: Issam Nemeh, William J. Leimkuehler, Jr., James G. Azlein, David Mandel, Leon Marucchi, Michael Keller, David Pierson
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Patent number: 10194742Abstract: An applicator, also referred to as workpiece, is suitable for use with a personal care appliance. The applicator can be in the form of a dual brush head. The dual brush head includes a movable central portion having first and second independently movable sections.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2015Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Stephen M. Meginniss, III, Richard A. Reishus, San Francisco Sabin
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Patent number: 10200089Abstract: A sensor system includes one or more rotor antennas on a shaft that moves within a stator bracket one or more of around an axis of the sensor system or along the axis of the sensor system, the one or more rotor antennas configured to communicate sensed data with one or more stator antennas on the stator bracket. Each rotor antenna has a rotor signal trace disposed on an outer rotor side of a dielectric substrate of the rotor antenna and a rotor return trace disposed on the outer rotor side of the dielectric substrate, wherein the rotor signal trace and the rotor return trace are not concentric with respect to each other. The one or more rotor antennas are configured to extend one or more of radially around an outer surface of the shaft of a sensor or along the outer surface of the shaft of the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2017Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Yongjae Lee, Joseph Iannotti
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Patent number: 10179037Abstract: A brush head for performing reciprocating rotation comprises a driving wheel and a housing on which a top hole and/or a central through hole are/is distributed in a centering manner. The center line(s) of the holes and a rotation axis (L1) of a driving shaft are located at a same line, and the driving shaft penetrates through the central through hole. The fitted region of the driving shaft and the driving wheel enters the through holes distributed on the driving wheel to link the driving shaft and the driving wheel fixedly. A driven part matching a driving part is distributed on a protrusion of the brush disc on which a hollow region is formed. The driving shaft penetrates through or enters the hollow region and limits the brush disc to move. The brush disc is incapable of performing reciprocating rotation when the driving shaft is not installed or is damaged.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2015Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: Shanghai Shift Electrics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Xiaoguo Dai, Zhenwu Xu, Ling Dai
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Patent number: 10172697Abstract: A powered toothbrush apparatus with capacitive touch control, which includes a head portion having an oscillating tuft block driven by a motor, a handle portion, and an elastically deformable capacitive touch control panel mounted in the handle portion. In one embodiment, the control panel includes movable sensor targets each paired with a corresponding capacitance sensor electrically connected to a programmable microprocessor. Applying finger pressure on the control panel adjacent a sensor target operates to change the capacitance of the respective sensor target-sensor pair. The microprocessor detects the change in capacitance, which may be used to control the motor speed for changing the oscillation rate of the tuft block. In one embodiment, a linear array of sensor targets-sensors is provided which is activated by a sliding finger or thumb motion across the array. A related operating method is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2014Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Brian Bloch, Lars Ralf Rainer Lieberwirth
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Patent number: 10160094Abstract: An intelligent polishing system provides improvements to the polisher itself as well as networking capability enabling remote control and monitoring of multiple polishers. One or more electronic devices ensure that a user of the intelligent polisher operates the polisher to achieve optimum results. Such devices may include a polishing timer, a downward pressure sensor, or a tachometer to measure speed. The system may further include a memory for storing operational parameters or performance characteristics of the intelligent polisher for later downloading or retrieval. The same or a different memory may store calibration information to ensure that intelligent polisher operates within predetermined limits. Such operational parameters, performance characteristics or calibration information include RPM, polishing time, downward force or inlet air pressure.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2017Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Inventors: Ronald Lipson, Timothy P. McIsaac
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Patent number: 10159386Abstract: A face cleaning apparatus includes a brush head, a case, a transmission shaft, and an eccentric wheel module. The case has a throughhole. The transmission shaft is disposed within the case and has a shaft body having an oscillating end and a protrusion extending along an axial surface. The oscillating end is disposed axially through the throughhole and connected to the brush head. The eccentric wheel module is disposed within the case and includes a motor and an eccentric wheel rotated by the motor. The protrusion is pressed against a side of the eccentric wheel and reciprocates following rotation of the eccentric wheel such that the oscillating end is driven to oscillate with respect to the case. Therefore, the face cleaning apparatus has the advantages of low vibration, low noise, increased battery life, and simple assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2016Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: CAL-COMP ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LIMITEDInventors: Ming-Hua Hung, Tung-Kai Tsai
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Patent number: 10159388Abstract: An improved apparatus and method for cleaning is provided. More specifically, the present invention provides an improved apparatus having a vibratory portion adapted to a traditional scrubber apparatus such as a body scrubber. Additionally, the present invention provides an improved apparatus and method wherein the apparatus may have at least a vibratory portion adapted to fit about the body scrubber which may be activated and/or de-activated by the user. Moreover, the apparatus may include a reservoir for storage of a cleansing agent that may be dispensed from the vibratory portion to the body scrubber portion to help facilitate cleansing of the portion of the body to be cleaned. Still further, the invention may include at least a handle assembly in combination with the vibratory portion to provide a handle for use by the individual user.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2016Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Inventor: Mitch Junkins
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Patent number: 10150210Abstract: An oscillating power tool includes a drive motor producing rotary motion and an oscillating mechanism for converting the motor rotary motion to an oscillatory side-to-side movement. The oscillating mechanism includes a fork having two arms and coupled to an output spindle and includes a bearing positioned between the two arms of the fork and coupled to the drive motor. The arrangement of the fork and the bearing isolate relative rotation and translation between the components of the tool while still imparting an oscillatory motion to the output spindle.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2015Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignees: Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Jeremy Rubens, Jaime Moreno Terrazas
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Patent number: 10137054Abstract: The invention concerns massage device including body which contains drive mechanism, at least one type of massage head which includes massage elements, a transmission mechanism which allows the activation of the massage elements under the action of the drive mechanism, installation mechanism which are configured to be installed on and uninstall from the body at least one type of massage head. In accordance with the invention, the device includes recognition means of the type of massage head installed on the body and control mechanisms for said massage device based on the recognition of the type of massage head.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2013Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: SEB S.A.Inventors: Camille Giraud, Franck Mandica
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Patent number: 10123609Abstract: A replacement head for an electric toothbrush has a simplified drive construction and desired bristle carrier retention. The replacement head includes a neck with a head at one end and a brush shaft disposed within the neck. An eccentric extension extends from the brush shaft parallel with the longitudinal axis and an axial extension extends parallel to the eccentric extension. The eccentric extension engages an angled slot in the bristle carrier to drive the bristle carrier. The brush shaft, including the eccentric extension and the axial extension, may be formed together as a single unitary piece.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2016Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: Ranir, LLCInventor: Bryan J. Dishon
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Patent number: 10114354Abstract: A personal grooming appliance has an energy source, an electronic circuit comprising at least one electric load, and a first sensor for providing a first signal indicating a relevant change of a first external condition. The appliance is arranged to stay in a sleep mode in which the electronic circuit consumes at least a reduced average energy amount in comparison to an active mode and to initiate the active mode when the first signal indicating a change of the first external condition is received. The electronic circuit can be arranged to perform a welcome routine in response to a first active mode initialization and a standard routine, different to the welcome routine, in response to receiving the first signal indicating a relevant change in the first external condition after the welcome routine has been performed. The first sensor can be a light sensor, a resistance sensor, a humidity sensor, a gas sensor, or a temperature sensor.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2015Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: BRAUN GMBHInventors: Martin Simeth, Leo Faranda, Kervin Heinrich Küchler, Ralf Schupp, Thomas Hoenig
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Patent number: 10098586Abstract: A bio-information acquiring terminal for acquiring bio-information includes a bath device (300). The bath device (300) is provided with a bio-information measuring unit (320) configured to measure bio-information of a user taking a bath, and a fingerprint authentication unit (303) configured to specify the user. According to the above configuration, it is possible to easily manage daily changes of the health condition of the user in his or her daily life.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2013Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CORPORATION OF AMERICAInventors: Koichi Kusukame, Kazuki Funase, Masayuki Kozuka
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Patent number: 10034730Abstract: The power toothbrush includes a brushhead arm (36) and a brush element (38) at a distal end thereof. A V-spring assembly (14) converts the movement of a power drive assembly in a back-and-forth movement. A mounting member (55) at the rear end of the V-spring assembly provides a base for a magnet (56). The back end of the V-spring assembly is displaced in accordance with pressure applied to the brush member. A Hall effect sensor (58) is mounted within the changing magnetic field produced by the magnet as the rear end of the V-spring assembly is displaced due to pressure on the brushhead. A processor (65) is responsive to the output from the Hall sensor and provides an indication when the pressure exceeds a threshold value.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2014Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Jeffrey Thomas Skaanland, Harold Robert Rowan, Kevin Arnold Miller
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Patent number: 10033258Abstract: A linear actuator that can achieve downsizing with a simple configuration, and can provide stable linear reciprocation while achieving improvement in assemblability and cost reduction. In the actuator, movable member 50 faces coil 21 in the winding axis CL direction of coil 21, and in addition, includes magnet 30 magnetized in the coil-winding axis CL direction in a unipolar fashion and output shaft 60 extending in the CL direction. Elastic body 70 is disposed along the coil-winding axis CL direction and configured to deform in that direction to supports movable member 50 such that movable member 50 can reciprocate along the coil-winding axis CL direction. Elastic body 70 is fixed to fixing body 40 and movable member 50 at both ends 71 and 72 in the coil-winding axis CL direction such that central air gap CG is formed between electromagnet 20 and magnet 30.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2015Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: MITSUMI ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventors: Tatsunori Okawa, Yuki Takahashi, Chikara Sekiguchi, Shigenori Inamoto
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Patent number: 10028811Abstract: The system includes a reservoir for fluid; a droplet generator for creating a stream of fluid droplets from the fluid wherein the velocity of the stream of droplets is within a range of 20 meters per second to 200 meters per second and the size of the droplets is within a range of 5 microns to 200 microns. A nozzle or nozzles direct the stream of droplets to safely clean a selected tooth or teeth surface area. The specific momentum of effective fluid droplets within the stream of fluid droplets is important in safe and effective cleaning.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2005Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Bart Gottenbos, Jozef Johannes Maria Janssen, Marinus Karel Johannes Jager, Adriaan Willem Cense, Paulus Corenlis Duineveld, Jon W. Hayenga, William E. Bryant, Martijn Jeroen Dekker
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Patent number: 10021964Abstract: A wear indicator is provided, which is suitable for use with a workpiece, such as a replaceable brush head. In use, the wear indicator can provide an indication to the user recommending that the workpiece be replaced.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2015Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Gerald Keith Brewer
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Patent number: 10022203Abstract: Handpiece (1) for endodontic treatment, characterized in that it comprises an irrigation device for conveying an irrigation solution from a reservoir (10) to a head (5) for the purpose of ejecting the solution into a root canal, and in that it comprises an agitator device for setting in motion an endpiece (2) intended to penetrate inside a root canal in order to promote the action of the irrigation solution.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2013Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: ITENA CLINICALInventor: Stéphane Simon
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Patent number: 10022208Abstract: A replacement head for an oral care implement, such as a powered toothbrush, wherein the replacement head utilizes a specially designed structure for coupling the replacement head to an oral care implement body. In one embodiment, the invention can be a replacement head comprising: a head having a plurality of tooth cleaning elements mounted thereto; a tubular sleeve comprising a cavity for receiving a stem of the body, a proximal edge defining an opening into the cavity, and a distal end to which the head is coupled, the tubular sleeve comprising a locking tab for engaging an undercut surface of a locking section of a boss.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2015Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignees: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY, OMRON HEALTHCARE CO., LTDInventors: Hideaki Yoshida, Takashi Torihama, Thomas Edward Mintel, Joseph E. Fattori
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Patent number: 10022209Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electric toothbrush, and more particularly, to an electric toothbrush including: a main body which includes an outer case; a cleaning body which is coupled to the main body and has a cleaning head formed at one end thereof; a vibration transmission unit which couples the main body and the cleaning body, has a vibration generator mounted thereon to generate vibration, and transmits the vibration to the cleaning body; and a vibration damping unit which is provided between the outer case and the vibration transmission unit, thereby maintaining cleaning performance of the electric toothbrush, reducing magnitude of vibration to be transmitted to a user, and improving convenience for the user.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2016Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: Bluereo Inc.Inventor: Seung Min Lee
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Patent number: 10010390Abstract: An oral care implement having a housing, a functional element mounted at the housing for driven oscillatory rotation relative to the housing around a rotation axis, at least one rocking lever that is on a first end pivotably supported at the housing at an essentially fixed position that is eccentric with respect to the rotation axis and the rocking lever is on a second end coupled with the functional element at a position eccentric with respect to the rotation axis such that the functional element carries the second end of the rocking lever along when it is driven into oscillatory rotation around the rotation axis, while the first end of the rocking lever is kept at its fixed position at the housing.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2015Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: BRAUN GMBHInventor: Thomas Fritsch
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Patent number: 10004581Abstract: A vibrating toothbrush is provided with vibration-isolating zones that substantially isolate vibrations in the head and reduce vibrations transmitted to the handle without sacrificing structural integrity around the vibration-isolation zones. Such zones may generally comprise neck material that is reduced in cross-section, thinned, replaced by dampening material, or removed altogether to create transmission-inhibiting voids. The vibration-isolating zones may be further supported by the housing of the vibratory element to maintain the structural integrity around the zones and to thereby alleviating weakness conditions that might subject the toothbrush to fatigue and breakage conditions.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2017Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventor: Alan Vincent Sorrentino
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Patent number: 10004580Abstract: The invention concerns a toothbrush head comprising a brush head housing, and a bristle carrier movable relative to the brush head housing around an axis of pivoting, the bristle carrier containing a plurality of tooth cleaning elements, wherein a first portion of bristles is arranged annularly and disposed in an outward leaning angle compared to the axis of pivoting by means of a wedge ring, and a second portion of bristles is arranged radially inwards of the first portion of bristles. The invention also concerns a method for manufacturing a toothbrush head.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2014Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Inventor: Reijo Varila
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Patent number: 9999486Abstract: A spring mechanism for an electromagnetic drive unit converts or translates the movement and/or actuation of the electromagnet into a desired movement of the workpiece and enables simple and efficient tuning of the workpiece movement. The spring mechanism includes a housing, a spring connected to the housing, wherein at least a section of the spring is movable with respect to the housing, a drive shaft that includes a first end having a magnet and a second end for attachment to a workpiece, and an adjustable tuning element connecting the drive shaft to the movable portion of the spring. In one embodiment, the spring may be a flat spring, and the movable section may be a positioned between a pair of cutouts defined in the spring. In one embodiment, the adjustable tuning element is connected to the spring such that the adjustable tuning element places the movable portion of the spring under a degree of tension.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2015Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Ranir, LLCInventor: Bryan J. Dishon
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Patent number: 9980795Abstract: An ultrasonic toothbrush having spatially extended functionality to treat various oral diseases in addition to removing plaque and treating gingivitis is disclosed. In addition to the ultrasonically activated bristles, the toothbrush incorporates a multi directional ultrasound transducer system, which spatially irradiates the oral cavity with ultrasonic pressure waves, operational to loosen plaque, to remove periodontal bacteria from teeth and gums, and to simultaneously treat and destroy disease causing bacteria and bacterial chains on the inside surfaces of cheeks and lips, providing relief from Recurring Aphthous Stomatitis, Lichen Planus, and Mucositis. Various configurations are disclosed, including user removable and replaceable brush heads, ultrasound treatment heads, and a system of protecting the vibrating exposed ultrasound transducer from contacting the teeth of the user. A motorized version featuring sonic frequency orbital vibration brush head and bristle tufts is described.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2016Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: Robert T. Bock Consultancy LLCInventor: Robert T. Bock
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Patent number: 9980796Abstract: An ultrasound applicator having spatially extended functionality to treat various oral and dental diseases. The applicator incorporates a multi directional ultrasound transducer system, which spatially irradiates the oral cavity with ultrasonic pressure waves, operational to simultaneously treat and destroy disease causing bacteria and bacterial chains on the gums and the inside surfaces of cheeks and lips, providing relief from Gingivitis, Recurring Aphthous Stomatitis, Lichen Planus, and Mucositis. A motorized version featuring sonic frequency orbital vibration of the applicator is described.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2017Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: ROBERT T. BOCK CONSULTANCY LLCInventor: Robert T. Bock
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Patent number: 9941830Abstract: The current application is directed to various types of linear vibrational modules, including linear-resonant vibration modules that can be incorporated in a wide variety of appliances, devices, and systems to provide vibrational forces. The vibrational forces are produced by linear oscillation of a weight or member, in turn produced by rapidly alternating the polarity of one or more driving electromagnets. Feedback control is used to maintain the vibrational frequency of linear-resonant vibration module at or near the resonant frequency for the linear-resonant vibration module. Both linear vibration modules and linear-resonant vibration modules can be designed to produce vibrational amplitude/frequency combinations throughout a large region of amplitude/frequency space.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2016Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: Resonant Systems, Inc.Inventors: Robin Elenga, Brian Marc Pepin, Glen Tompkins
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Patent number: 9929621Abstract: A spring mechanism for an electromagnetic drive unit converts or translates the movement and/or actuation of the electromagnet into a desired movement of the workpiece and enables simple and efficient tuning of the workpiece movement. The spring mechanism includes a housing, a spring connected to the housing, wherein at least two sections of the spring are movable with respect to the housing, a drive shaft that includes a first end having a magnet and a second end for attachment to a workpiece, and at least two tuning elements connecting the drive shaft to the movable portion of the spring. At least one of the tuning elements is adjustable. In one embodiment, the spring may be a flat spring, and the movable sections may each be positioned between a pair of cutouts defined in the spring.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2015Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: Ranir, LLCInventors: Bryan J. Dishon, Kevin J Kollar
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Patent number: 9913386Abstract: An electronic subassembly for a personal care product with a housing defining a chamber having an open end. A first circuit board having a rigid end is positioned within the chamber and a flexible portion is positioned outside the chamber. A second circuit board is positioned within the chamber. The second circuit board has a connector dimensioned to receive the rigid end of the first circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2016Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: The Gillette Company LLCInventors: Juergen Behrendt, Norbert Broemse, Yvonne Scholl, Klaus Heubach, Fred Schnak
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Patent number: 9907634Abstract: A multi-function charging coil bobbin (90) for a power toothbrush (10) configured to improve the durability of the toothbrush and to simplify the assembly process. The coil bobbin (90) provides a bridge spring (98) for tolerance mitigation and shock protection, and also provides a coil winding surface (92) such that the bobbin (90) can be wound prior to final assembly. The coil bobbin (90) may be unitary in structure for low cost.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2015Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventor: Lane Evan Kleppen
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Patent number: 9882986Abstract: An apparatus that monitors the brushing history of a user is provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus, such as a toothbrush, may capture brushing data when a user is brushing teeth, and store the captured brushing data in a database of the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2013Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Inventor: Anish Patel
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Patent number: 9844260Abstract: A power toothbrush includes a handle having a driving system therein. The driving system is responsive to two drive signals. One drive signal produces a clinically effective cleansing action for the teeth, while the other drive signal is arranged to produce audible sounds from the toothbrush which are cognitively stimulating or relaxing.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2014Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventor: Thomas Jackson Sayles
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Patent number: 9839284Abstract: A dental cleaning appliance includes a handle, and a cleaning tool detachably connected to the handle. The cleaning tool includes a nozzle for delivering a burst of working fluid to the teeth of a user, a stem extending between the handle and the nozzle, and a fluid reservoir for storing working fluid. The fluid reservoir is connected to, and extends around, the stem.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2016Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Thomas James Dunning Follows, William John Bex-Russell, Timothy Nicholas Stickney, Stephen Benjamin Courtney, Peter David Gammack
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Patent number: 9833871Abstract: A sander especially suited for sanding curved surfaces. The sander has an elongate body and a grinding plate movably attached thereto. A power unit drives the grinding plate. At least two lever beams are attached to the elongate body. Each of the lever beams has two opposite ends. The grinding plate is attached to ends of lever beams using flexible connecting elements to allow the grinding plate to move relative to the sander body.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2014Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Inventor: Petr Fron{hacek over (e)}k
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Patent number: 9827078Abstract: An ultrasonic toothbrush having spatially extended functionality to treat various oral diseases in addition to removing plaque and treating gingivitis is disclosed. In addition to the ultrasonically activated bristles, the toothbrush incorporates a multi directional ultrasound transducer system, which spatially irradiates the oral cavity with ultrasonic pressure waves, operational to loosen plaque, to remove periodontal bacteria from teeth and gums, and to simultaneously treat and destroy disease causing bacteria and bacterial chains on the inside surfaces of cheeks and lips, providing relief from Recurring Aphthous Stomatitis, Lichen Planus, and Mucositis. Various configurations are disclosed, including user removable and replaceable brush heads and ultrasound treatment heads. A motorized version featuring sonic frequency orbital vibration brush head and bristle tufts is described.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2014Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: ROBERT T. BOCK CONSULTANCY LLCInventor: Robert T. Bock
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Patent number: 9827080Abstract: A head structure of a brush appliance comprises a frame movably connected with a head driving shaft, driving bristle retainers connected with and driven by the head driving shaft, and driven bristle retainers which and the driving bristle retainers are alternatively arranged with each other. In the head structure, the driven bristle retainers are driven by the driving bristle retainers from the frame in a constrained mode and move around a respective motion axis. The driving bristle retainers have protrusions. The driven bristle retainers have bevel surfaces which correspondingly cooperate with the protrusions. At least one driven point on at least one of bevel surfaces is closer to the driving bristle retainers than a contact point or a contact line or a contact surface of the at least bevel surface and the corresponding protrusions. Thereby the driven bristle retainers are driven by the driving bristle retainers in the moving process.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2013Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: SHANGHAI SHIFT ELECTRICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Xiaoguo Dai, Zhenwu Xu
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Patent number: 9806591Abstract: A linear motor is disclosed. The linear motor includes an armature mounted for driven linear oscillation substantially along a longitudinal direction; a secondary mass mounted for linear oscillation substantially along the longitudinal direction; and a coupling unit for coupling the armature and the secondary mass. The coupling unit includes at least two coupling spring assemblies and at least a coupling element, the coupling spring assemblies being arranged in planes perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and being spaced apart from each other, and the coupling element being fixedly connected with the coupling spring assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2013Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: BRAUN GMBHInventors: Uwe Schober, Frank Ziegler, Robert Schaefer
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Patent number: 9788926Abstract: A personal hygiene implement comprises an axle that extends along a first longitudinal axis; a movable functional element comprising a base comprising a first side and an opposing second side, a first pillar extending from the first side of the base, wherein the first pillar comprises a piston chamber that is fluidly connected to a discharging through-hole, and at least one cleaning element extending from the second side of the base; and a fixation element comprising a piston which extends orthogonally to the first longitudinal axis; wherein the movable functional element is capable of rotatably oscillating around the axle, and the piston chamber engages with the piston to form a pump.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2014Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: BRAUN GMBHInventors: Sven Alexander Franke, Alexander Franz Doll, Robert Florian Schütz
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Patent number: 9787167Abstract: An oscillating motor suitable for use with a personal care appliance is provided. The oscillating motor is configured with a reduced motor envelope as compared to conventional motors in order to be suitable for personal care appliances with smaller handles.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2014Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Joseph Eric Skidmore
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Patent number: 9757209Abstract: Described are compositions and methods for the removal of zinc-oxide eugenol-based temporary cements or root canal filling materials from a variety of surfaces including surfaces inside the oral cavity, such as teeth, as well as surfaces of objects located outside of the oral cavity, such as instruments and prostheses. In certain compositions, the resin-dentin bond between permanent cements and collagen-containing surfaces can be increased. The compositions are non-toxic, can be used inside the oral cavity, and do not require special disposal procedures.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Essential Dental Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jason Guzman, Jeffrey Wan
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Patent number: 9750587Abstract: A power toothbrush appliance (10) and a method for tuning a brushhead assembly system (41) thereof. The appliance includes a handle portion (16), a drive assembly and a brushhead assembly system (41). The drive assembly includes a DC motor (34) and an eccentric coupling (46) which drives the brushhead assembly system by means of a yoke mechanism. The brushhead assembly system includes a beam portion (50) which moves laterally about a pivot (47). A brushhead (12) is attachable to and removable from a distal end of the beam. The beam is tunable by changing the stiffness thereof, or the length thereof, or the cross-sectional moment thereof, in order to control the resonant frequency of the brushhead assembly system relative to the drive frequency of the appliance to maintain the amplitude of the brush member within a range of 1.0-2.5 mm, preferably 1.75 mm.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2013Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Ahren Karl Johnson, Scott Robert Wills, Tyler G. Kloster
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Patent number: 9748038Abstract: In a contactless power supply mechanism, a power receiving unit for supplying power to an electric device includes a secondary coil and a power supplying unit for supplying power to the power receiving unit includes a primary coil. The primary coil includes a primary core formed of magnetic material and a length of winding wire wounded around the primary core. The secondary coil includes a bar-shaped secondary core formed of magnetic material, a length of winding wire wounded around the secondary core and a magnetic sheet attached to at least one of end faces of the secondary core. The magnetic sheet includes a close-contact portion placed in close-contact with the end face of the secondary core and a curved portion which extends outwards from the close-contact portion beyond an outer edge of the end face and whose normal line has a portion un-parallel with an axial direction of the secondary core.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2014Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Hosiden CorporationInventors: Eiji Sato, Hiroshi Ema
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Patent number: 9737179Abstract: A facial cleansing brush structure includes an outer casing, a brush head assembly, and a brush head drive device. The outer casing has a brush head installation chamber. The brush head assembly includes a brush head and a brush head retaining member. The brush head has an installation baseplate and at least two elastic limit arms. The brush head and the brush head retaining member are skillfully designed to complete the assembly of the brush head and the brush head retaining member. The assembly is simple, easy and stable. On the premise that the facial cleansing brush is small in size, the brush head has a large cleansing area to enhance the cleansing efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2016Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Shen Zhen Cosbeauty Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ziran Fang, Wanfu Huang
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Patent number: 9724181Abstract: The present disclosure is concerned with an oral hygiene implement having a longitudinal axis, a carrier element mounted for driven movement, a motion transmitter that has a first end for transferring a drive force to the carrier element, which first end is provided at a position being offset from the longitudinal axis, and the motion transmitter has a second end positioned essentially on on the longitudinal axis or is arranged for being positioned essentially on the longitudinal axis during operation, wherein the motion transmitter has a first coupling part comprising the first end, which first coupling part essentially extends along a centre axis arranged at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis, and a second coupling part comprising the second end, which first coupling part is fixedly connected with a first connecting portion of an elastic pivot element that allows that the first coupling part and the second coupling part can pivot with respect to each other at least in a first pivoting plane spanType: GrantFiled: April 30, 2015Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: BRAUN GMBHInventors: Norbert Schaefer, Jörn Utsch, Thomas Fritsch
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Patent number: 9700211Abstract: A dental apparatus is provided. The dental apparatus includes a handle including a power button configured to place the dental apparatus in on/off configurations. A controller is housed within the handle and includes a mouth detection module and a tooth anomaly module. Electrical circuitry is in operable communication with the mouth detection module and tooth anomaly module and is configured to emit a low intensity excitation light having a first frequency and a high intensity excitation light which may have a second frequency. The low intensity excitation light is utilized to detect the presence of tooth material and the high intensity excitation light is utilized to detect the presence of a tooth anomaly or to treat a dental condition.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2013Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Paul Richard Simons, Steven Charles Deane