УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ОЧИСТКИ ПОЛОСТИ РТА

Изобретения относятся к медицине, в частности к стоматологии, и касаются способа и устройства для очистки полости рта. Для этого размещают устройство, предназначенное для обнаружения и удаления налета с поверхности, по крайней мере, одного зуба. На поверхность наносят флуоресцентный агент, способный связываться с налетом. Поверхность зуба одновременно очищают и облучают светом с эффективной длиной волны для обеспечения флуоресцентного излучения при контакте с указанным флуоресцентным агентом. Часть флуоресцентного излучения (APV1) регистрируют и сравнивают с предварительно заданным пороговым значением количества налета(PPTV). При этом излучение перед контактом с поверхностью и после этого проводят через оптические фильтры. Если APV1 меньше PPTV, устройство перемещают в другую секцию. Если APV1 больше или равно PPTV, то собирают другую часть флуоресцентного излучения (APV2). Процентное сокращение APV1 до APV2 определяют при перемещении устройства в другую секцию. Предложенное устройство ...

ЧИСТЯЩЕЕ УСТРОЙСТВО

РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2019 116 082 A (51) МПК A46B 11/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: 2019116082, 17.10.2017 (71) Заявитель(и): ДАЙСОН ТЕКНОЛОДЖИ ЛИМИТЕД (GB) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 26.10.2016 GB 1618073.9 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 27.05.2019 (86) Заявка PCT: (87) Публикация заявки PCT: WO 2018/078330 (03.05.2018) R U (54) ЧИСТЯЩЕЕ УСТРОЙСТВО (57) Формула изобретения 1. Устройство для чистки зубов, содержащее резервуар для текучей среды, предназначенный для хранения рабочей текучей среды; сопло для подачи рабочей текучей среды к зубам пользователя; источник света для освещения по меньшей мере части резервуара для текучей среды; и цепь управления для приведения в действие источника света. 2. Устройство по п. 1, которое содержит рукоятку и ствол, продолжающийся между рукояткой и соплом, при этом резервуар для текучей среды соединен со стволом. 3. Устройство по п. 2, в котором источник света расположен в рукоятке. 4. Устройство по п. 3, которое содержит световод, расположенный в рукоятке, для передачи света, излученного из источника света, к резервуару для текучей среды. 5. Устройство по п. 3 или 4, в котором рукоятка содержит светоизлучающую поверхность, расположенную на торцевой поверхности рукоятки, которая обращена к резервуару для текучей среды. 6. Устройство по п. 5, в котором резервуар для текучей среды закрывает светоизлучающую поверхность рукоятки. 7. Устройство по п. 6, в котором торцевая поверхность рукоятки имеет вогнутую форму. 8. Устройство по любому из пп. 2–7, в котором ствол соединен с рукояткой с возможностью отсоединения. Стр.: 1 A 2 0 1 9 1 1 6 0 8 2 A Адрес для переписки: 101000, Москва, ул. Мясницкая, 13, стр. 5, ООО "Союзпатент", С.Б. Фелициной 2 0 1 9 1 1 6 0 8 2 GB 2017/053137 (17.10.2017) R U (43) Дата публикации заявки: 27.11.2020 Бюл. № 33 (72) Автор(ы): МИГХОЛЛ, Скотт (GB), ВИНСЕНТ, ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОБЛУЧЕНИЯ ТЕЛА ЧЕЛОВЕКА КОГЕРЕНТНЫМ ИЗЛУЧЕНИЕМ С ТЕРАПЕВТИЧЕСКИМ ЭФФЕКТОМ

... 1. Устройство для облучения тела человека когерентным излучением с терапевтическим эффектом, содержащее:рукоятку (1) с переключателем и управляющими элементами;сменную головку (2), прикрепленную к рукоятке (1);излучатель инфракрасного оптического излучения (10) в геометрическом центресменной головки (2);излучатели (8) зеленого или желтого оптического излучения, концентрично и равномерно размещенные по отношению к геометрическому центру сменной головки (2);излучатели (7) фиолетового или индиго оптического излучения, концентрично и равномерно размещенные по отношению к геометрическому центру сменной головки (2), излучатели (6) красного оптического излучения, концентрично и равномерно размещенные по отношению к геометрическому центру сменной головки (2);акустические преобразователи (9), концентрично и равномерно размещенные ближе к геометрическому центру сменной головки (2);и электромагнитную обмотку возбуждения и/или постоянные магниты (5), расположенные вдоль внешней цепи внутри сменной ...

Vented Cushion Brush

A hair brush head has a solid, relatively hard body (12), a cushion base (18) attached to one side of the body (12) with a portion spaced with respect to the body in order to form an air space (22) between itself and the body, and a plurality of vent openings (16, 20) in both the body (12) and the cushion base (18). Bristles (24) for brushing hair are attached directly to the cushion base (18).

ARZNEIMITTEL, VERWENDUNG EINES PHOTOREAKTIVEN WIRKSTOFF ZUR HERSTELLUNG EINES SOLCHEN ARZNEIMITTELS SOWIE BEHANDLUNGSINSTRUMENT ZUR BEHANDLUNG VON OBERFLÄCHLICHEN PILZ-, BAKTERIEN- UND VIRENERKRANKUNGEN UNTER VERWENDUNG EINES SOLCHEN ARZNEIMITTELS

The present invention relates to a medicament and to the use of a photo-reactive and/or -catalysable active ingredient for the production of this medicament for the treatment of superficial fungal, bacterial and/or viral disorders. The invention further relates to a treatment instrument for the treatment of superficial microbial, bacterial and viral disorders using this medicament. Instead of the prior-art method of using long exposure times, high active-ingredient concentrations or high levels of radiation to achieve efficient elimination of microbes, the present invention proposes in particular treating superficial microbial, bacterial and/or viral disorders with a photo-reactive active ingredient which comprises a photo-catalyst. This method can bring about the photo-reactive activity of the active ingredient even using relatively low levels of irradiation with light, and the reaction time can therefore be short, as also therefore can the exposure time. This promotes treatment which ...

Manual oral care implement

A manual oral care implement comprises a handle, a connector and a head, the head being repeatedly attachable to and detachable from the handle via the connector. The handle has a distal end and a proximal end, the proximal end being opposite the distal end and closest to the head when the head is attached to the handle. The proximal end has an upper surface being at least partially chamfered, and the handle has a longitudinal axis and a cross-sectional area extending substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The chamfered surface and the cross-sectional area define an angle α from about 15º to about 30º, preferably from about 18º to about 28º, further preferably about 25º.

Intraoral imaging device

An intraoral imaging device comprises an elongated structural element; one or more light sources mounted on the structural element and configured to illuminate a target intraoral structure; one or more sensors mounted on the structural element and configured to detect the light returned from the illuminated target intraoral structure in order to generate an image; and a light absorbing divider dividing each of the light sources from an adjacent sensor and configured to obstruct direct emission of the light from the one or more light sources to the adjacent sensor.

DEVICE FOR PERSONAL USE IN PHOTOTHERAPY

A DEVICE FOR COHERENT AND/OR NON- COHERENT IRRADIATION OF HUMAN BODIES WITH THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS

DEVICE FOR PERSONAL USE IN PHOTOTHERAPY

DEVICE FOR PERSONAL USE IN PHOTOTHERAPY

MEDICAMENT, USE OF A PHOTO-REACTIVE ACTIVE INGREDIENT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A MEDICAMENT, AND TREATMENT INSTRUMENT FOR THE TREATMENT OF SUPERFICIAL MICROBIAL, BACTERIAL AND VIRAL DISORDERS USING THIS MEDICAMENT

The present invention relates to a medicament and to the use of a photo-reactive and/or -catalysable active ingredient for the production of this medicament for the treatment of superficial fungal, bacterial and/or viral disorders. The invention further relates to a treatment instrument for the treatment of superficial microbial, bacterial and viral disorders using this medicament. Instead of the prior-art method of using long exposure times, high active-ingredient concentrations or high levels of radiation to achieve efficient elimination of microbes, the present invention proposes in particular treating superficial microbial, bacterial and/or viral disorders with a photo-reactive active ingredient which comprises a photo-catalyst. This method can bring about the photo-reactive activity of the active ingredient even using relatively low levels of irradiation with light, and the reaction time can therefore be short, as also therefore can the exposure time. This promotes treatment which ...

VENTED CUSHION BRUSH

A hair brush head has a solid, relatively hard body (12), a cushion base (18) attached to one side of the body (12) with a portion spaced with respect to the body in order to form an air space (22) between itself and the body, and a plurality of vent openings (16, 20) in both the body (12) and the cushion base (18). Bristles (24) for brushing hair are attached directly to the cushion base (18).

Periodontal mouth probe

A system and method treats periodontal disease by using intraoral light emission, which kills disease-causing pathogens. One aspect uses a fiber optic periodontal probe that may be positioned closely adjacent gum tissue and between teeth. Another aspect uses fiber optic strands intermixed with bristles that may be used as a toothbrush. The system may be provided with interchangeable tips. A rechargeable power source may power the light within the system as well as an agitator that may be coupled with the tips.

Device for cleaning and disinfecting footwear

Devices, systems and methods for cleaning and disinfecting footwear items are disclosed herein. In an aspect a cleaning belt element is configured to rotate a cleaning belt in a continuous loop around a first rotating cylinder and a second rotating cylinder wherein the first rotating cylinder and the second rotating cylinder are connected by the cleaning belt. In another aspect, a containment element is configured to receive the footwear item wherein the containment element comprises a shroud, one or more bristle protruding from at least one inside wall of the shroud, and a transparent floor layer wherein the received footwear item rests. In yet another aspect, an ultraviolet light element is configured to emit ultraviolet light from an ultraviolet light source wherein the ultraviolet light source is located below the transparent floor layer.

Light-emitting oral care implement

An oral care implement comprises a head with a plurality of cleaning elements, and a light source incorporated into or adjacent the head. The light source is incorporated prior to the attachment of the cleaning elements for ease of manufacturing and a cost-effective assembly. The cleaning elements are preferably pre-formed and attached to the head after the incorporation of the light source so that the provision of the light source does not require any post-processing that might impair the integrity of the head or cleaning elements.

INTRAORAL IMAGING DEVICE

An intraoral imaging device comprises an elongated structural element; one or more light sources mounted on the structural element and configured to illuminate a target intraoral structure; one or more sensors mounted on the structural element and configured to detect the light returned from the illuminated target intraoral structure in order to generate an image; and a light absorbing divider dividing each of the light sources from an adjacent sensor and configured to obstruct direct emission of the light from the one or more light sources to the adjacent sensor. 1. An intraoral imaging device , comprising:a) an elongated structural element;b) one or more light sources mounted on said structural element and configured to illuminate a target intraoral structure;c) one or more sensors mounted on said structural element and configured to detect the light returned from the illuminated target intraoral structure in order to generate an image; andd) a light absorbing divider dividing each of said light sources from an adjacent sensor and configured to obstruct direct emission of the light from said one or more light sources to said adjacent sensor.2. The intraoral imaging device according to claim 1 , wherein each of the light sources is mounted at a different lengthwise region of the structural element.3. The intraoral imaging device according to claim 1 , wherein a target-facing optical plane of each of the light sources and of each of the sensors are substantially coplanar.4. The intraoral imaging device according to claim 3 , further comprising a window assembly which is configured with a plurality of protective transparent window elements for covering each of the light sources and sensors claim 3 , each of said window elements constituting the target-facing optical plane.5. The intraoral imaging device according to claim 4 , wherein the window assembly is formed with a thickened portion to ensure that the target-facing optical plane of each of the light sources and ...

A DEVICE FOR COHERENT AND/OR NON- COHERENT IRRADIATION OF HUMAN BODIES WITH THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS

LIGHT EMITTING DISCONNECTABLE BLOW-DRY BRUSH

PERSONAL CARE DEVICE

A personal care device comprising functionality for generating RF-frequency electromagnetic emissions for a cleaning or treatment function. The RF emissions may be output from a set of two or more emitter elements (e.g. electrodes) upon stimulation with a drive signal from a signal generator. The device further includes means for monitoring a functional status of the emitter elements via monitoring changes or variations in one or more electrical characteristics of the signal generator circuit, e.g. drift in one or more electrical characteristics from reference factory levels, or sudden changes in the characteristics, indicating a short-circuit. A response action can be generated based on the electrical characteristics meeting pre-defined criteria indicative of a certain degraded functional status, for example generating a sensory alert for a user or data output, or performing remedial action such as deactivating sensed defective or worn electrodes.

LIGHT EMITTING ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT

ПРОДУКТЫ И СПОСОБЫ ДЛЯ ВЫЯВЛЕНИЯ СОСТОЯНИЯ РОТОВОЙ ПОЛОСТИ

... 1. Композиция для ухода за полостью рта, содержащая: ! выявляющий агент, способный флуоресцировать, тем самым подцвечивая состояния в ротовой полости, в которой выявляющий агент является дибромфлуоресцеином и в которой композиция для ухода за полостью рта содержит от примерно 0,1 мас.% до примерно 0,5 мас.% дибромфлуоресцеина. ! 2. Устройство для гигиены ротовой полости, содержащее: ! корпус, имеющий участок ручки и участок головки; и ! источник энергии, размещенный в участке головки, где источник энергии способен создавать видимый свет, имеющий длину волны от примерно 380 нм до примерно 700 нм. ! 3. Набор для гигиены ротовой полости, содержащий: ! выявляющий агент, способный флуоресцировать, тем самым подцвечивая состояния в ротовой полости, где выявляющий агент является дибромфлуоресцеином и где композиция для ухода за полостью рта содержит от примерно 0,1 мас.% до примерно 0,5 мас.% дибромфлуоресцеина; и ! устройство для гигиены ротовой полости, содержащее корпус, имеющий участок ручки ...

СВЕТОИЗЛУЧАЮЩЕЕ ПРИСПОСОБЛЕНИЕ ДЛЯ УХОДА ЗА ПОЛОСТЬЮ РТА

... 1. Способ формирования светоизлучающего приспособления для ухода за полостью рта, содержащий этапы, где: ! формируют приспособление для ухода за полостью рта, имеющее головку и ручку; ! встраивают источник света в головку или смежным головке; ! формируют пластину множества чистящих элементов; и ! собирают пластину чистящих элементов на головке так, что свет излучается в ротовую полость во время использования. ! 2. Способ по п.1, в котором ручка дополнительно содержит источник питания для снабжения энергией источник света. ! 3. Способ по п.1, в котором источник света помещают в гнездо в головке. ! 4. Способ по п.1, в котором пластина содержит, по меньшей мере, один проход для света. ! 5. Способ по п.4, в котором пластина дополнительно содержит множество проходов для света. ! 6. Способ по п.4, в котором головку формируют из передающего свет материала так, что свет передается от головки в дополнение к, по меньшей мере, одному проходу для света. ! 7. Способ по п.1, в котором головку формируют ...

Whitening toothbrush with laser

A toothbrush 10 comprises a handle (16, figure 1), a head 22, bristles 26 and a cold laser device 46 for emitting cold laser or blue light through or adjacent to the bristles. The bristles may be arranged in a number of distinct groups 28 and may comprise optical fibers 32. The head may be replaceable and the cold laser device may include a laser diode emitter 66. A charging base may be provided (82, figure 1). A toothbrush in combination with whitening dentifrice or toothpaste (78, figure 1) and a method of whitening teeth using such a toothbrush are also disclosed.

Vented Cushion Brush

Cleaning Appliance

A dental cleaning appliance such as a powered toothbrush includes a fluid reservoir for storing working fluid, a nozzle for delivering working fluid to the teeth of a user, a control circuit 174 for activating a light source 170 such as LEDs for illuminating a translucent housing part 116 of the fluid reservoir 116 via an adjacent light emitter 178 and light pipe 176 to generate an alert which is conveyed to the user through the illumination of the fluid reservoir rather than via the handle 16 which may be covered in use. The light is prevented from being activated when a cleaning tool is removed - a Hall effect sensor located on the handle detecting the presence of a magnet on the cleaning tool.

Hygienic nail brush

Oral care implement having reservoir for dispensing active agent

Analysis of substrates having agents deposited thereon

Device for personal use in phototherapy

There is provided an applicator cartridge for delivery of a photoactivatable composition to a treatment site, having an applicator head and a reservoir adapted to receive the composition, which may be used with a photodynamic therapy device comprising an illuminating member. Methods of using the applicator cartridge and the device are also provided.

Products and methods for disclosing conditions in the oral cavity

An oral composition capable of identifying a condition within the oral cavity by causing a visual contrast between the condition and the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity has at least one disclosing agent. The disclosing agent can fluoresce in order to highlight conditions within the oral cavity.

Electric toothbrush, brush unit, and method for operating an electric toothbrush

In one embodiment, the invention can be an electric toothbrush including a trajectory detecting module configured to detect a trajectory of movement of a brush, the trajectory including a plurality of positions; an attitude detecting module configured to detect an attitude of the brush; a site estimating module configured to estimate a brushing site for each of the plurality of positions of the trajectory, each estimated brushing site being based on the trajectory detected by the trajectory detecting module; and a back most tooth detecting module configured to detect a back most tooth based on a change of the attitude detected by the attitude detecting module; wherein the site estimating module is further configured to correct the estimated brushing site for each of the plurality of positions of the trajectory based on the estimated site of the detected back most tooth. WO 2016/201048 PCT/US2016/036604 clcC El2 E go m 1 Ela ano ...

INTRAORAL IMAGING DEVICE

An intraoral imaging device comprises an elongated structural element; one or more light sources mounted on the structural element and configured to illuminate a target intraoral structure; one or more sensors mounted on the structural element and configured to detect the light returned from the illuminated target intraoral structure in order to generate an image; and a light absorbing divider dividing each of the light sources from an adjacent sensor and configured to obstruct direct emission of the light from the one or more light sources to the adjacent sensor.

ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT HAVING RESERVOIR FOR DISPENSING ACTIVE AGENT

An oral care implement includes a reservoir containing at least one active agent. The implement has an activator for activating a delivery device, which delivers a predetermined amount of an active agent to one or more outlets. A wide variety of types of active agents can be administered at appropriate and accurate doses for therapeutic, hygienic and/or other benefits.

CLEANING APPLIANCE

A dental cleaning appliance includes a fluid reservoir for storing working fluid, a nozzle for delivering working fluid to the teeth of a user, a light source for illuminating the fluid reservoir and a control circuit for activating the light source to generate an alert which is conveyed to the user through the illumination of the fluid reservoir.

SYSTEM FOR TREATMENT OF SKIN CONDITIONS USING AT LEAST ONE NARROW BAND LIGHT SOURCE IN A SKIN BRUSH HAVING AN OSCILLATING BRUSHHEAD

An apparatus and corresponding method for treatment of skin conditions which includes a brushhead member which comprises a first portion which includes a plurality of rings of bristle tufts, the first portion oscillating in operation through a selected angle at a selected frequency and a second portion which also includes a plurality of rings of bristle tufts concentric with the first portion, the second portion remaining stationary in operation. At least one monochromatic light source is included, providing light directed from the brushhead in a direction substantially the same as the bristle tufts, such that the light impinges on the area of skin of the user acted on by the oscillating brushhead.

ANALYSIS OF SUBSTRATES HAVING AGENTS DEPOSITED THEREON

Improved analytical, diagnostic, monitoring, and other methods (and their associated devices) for evaluating the extent of deposition of an agent onto a substrate are described. Exemplary methods may be used in the in the monitoring of the dental health of patients or in the fast, efficient screening and/ or characterization of formulations in terms of their use for depositing oral actives onto tooth surfaces. The methods involve the direct or in situ analysis of substrates, onto which agents are deposited, using Near-IR spectroscopy and/ or UV spectroscopy.

DEVICE FOR PERSONAL USE IN PHOTOTHERAPY

There is provided an applicator cartridge for delivery of a photoactivatable composition to a treatment site, having an applicator head and a reservoir adapted to receive the composition, which may be used with a photodynamic therapy device comprising an illuminating member. Methods of using the applicator cartridge and the device are also provided.

ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH, BRUSH UNIT, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH

Toothbrush

LIGHT-EMITTING ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT

구강 건강기구는 다수의 세척소자를 갖는 헤드와, 헤드에 형성되거나 헤드에 인접하게 형성되는 광원을 포함한다. 광원은 제조가 용이하고 비용면에서 효과적인 조립을 위하여 세척소자를 부착하기 전에 형성된다. 세척소자는 광원의 제공이 헤드 또는 세척소자의 일체성을 손상시키는 전처리를 요구하지 않도록, 광원을 연합한 후 미리 형성되어 헤드에 부착되는 것이 바람직하다. The oral care instrument includes a head having a plurality of cleaning elements and a light source formed on or adjacent to the head. The light source is formed before attaching the cleaning element for ease of manufacture and cost effective assembly. The cleaning element is preferably preformed and attached to the head after associating the light sources so that the provision of the light source does not require pretreatment that impairs the integrity of the head or cleaning element. 헤드, 핸들, 광원, 전원, 소켓, 광 통로, 연조직 클리너, 세척소자 Head, Handle, Light Source, Power Source, Socket, Light Path, Soft Tissue Cleaner, Cleaner

ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION EMITTING TOOTHBRUSH AND DENTIFRICE SYSTEM

본 발명은 반복성 운동 기구와 전자기 방사선 공급원과 같은 치료 에너지 공급원을 이용하여 실행될 수 있는 활성화된 텍스쳐 표면이 결합된 핸들을 포함하는 장치에 관한 것이다. 핸들은 예를 들어 치아 변색, 조직 손상, 치주 질환, 종양, 통증, 구취 및 기관지염을 포함하는 여러 상태의 검출, 치료 및/또는 관리를 제공하도록 사용될 수 있다. 이러한 활성화된 텍스쳐 표면은 주름, 강모, 돌기 또는 피트를 포함하는 형상의 표면 또는 교반, 세정 또는 다른 표면 처리를 용이하게 하기 위한 다른 표면을 포함할 수 있다. The present invention relates to a device comprising a handle coupled to an active textured surface that can be implemented using a repetitive exercise device and a therapeutic energy source, such as an electromagnetic radiation source. The handle can be used to provide for the detection, treatment and / or management of various conditions including, for example, tooth discoloration, tissue damage, periodontal disease, tumors, pain, bad breath and bronchitis. Such activated textured surfaces may include surfaces of the shape comprising wrinkles, bristles, protrusions or pits or other surfaces to facilitate stirring, cleaning or other surface treatment. 브러싱 헤드, 강모, 핸들, 치분, 전자기 에너지 출력부 Brushing head, bristle, handle, tooth powder, electromagnetic energy output

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TOOTHBRUSH FOR PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF DENTIN HYPERSENSITIVITY USING LOW LEVEL LIGHT

Disclosed is a toothbrush for prevention and treatment of dentin hypersensitivity using low level light, which comprises: a head having a central hole at the center thereof and bristles arranged in a plurality of rows at the outer periphery of the central hole; a handle connected to the head to form a single body; a printed circuit board mounted in the body and consisting of a light source portion with a plurality of light sources and a controller portion; a toggle switch connected to the printed circuit board; a battery for providing power to the light source portion; and a cover coupled to the rear side of the body.

УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ОЧИСТКИ ПОЛОСТИ РТА

... 1. Способ очистки полости рта, включающий:a. установку в указанной полости рта соответствующего устройства для обнаружения и удаления налета с поверхности по меньшей мере одного зуба указанной полости рта,b. по существу одновременное очищение и облучение указанной поверхности указанного по меньшей мере одного зуба в указанной полости рта, причем указанный по меньшей мере один зуб имеет нанесенный на него флуоресцентный агент, способный связываться с налетом на указанной поверхности по меньшей мере одного зуба, при этом падающее излучение имеет достаточную длину волны для обеспечения флуоресцентного излучения при контакте с указанным флуоресцентным агентом на указанной поверхности по меньшей мере одного зуба,c. сбор по меньшей мере части указанного флуоресцентного излучения в течение первого периода времени,d. определение первого среднего значения количества налета (APV1) на основе указанного флуоресцентного излучения, собранного в течение указанного первого периода времени,e. сравнение ...

Selektiv auf bestimmte Erreger wirkende Mundhygienevorrichtungen

Der Schutz wird für Vorrichtungen zur täglichen Mundhygiene (z.B. Zahnbürsten, Zungenreiniger) beansprucht, die dadurch gekennzeichnet sind, dass sie durch Integration von mindestens einer Strahlenquelle für elektromagnetische Schwingungen, selektiv bestimmte Bakterien-, Viren-, Hefe- und Pilzarten im Rachenraum vermindern. Die Selektivität wird dabei durch die Abstimmung der Wellenlänge, der Spektralanteile und/oder des Intensitätsverlaufs auf die zu bekämpfenden Bakterien-, Viren-, Hefe- und Pilzarten erreicht. Die Strahlenquelle ist dabei so angeordnet, dass die Strahlung in der jeweils erforderlichen Dosis die Erreger im Mundraum (z.B. auf dem Zahnfleisch oder auf der Zunge) erreicht.

Toothbrush

Systems & methods for oral inspection

An interdental gap detection system 1 for an oral inspection device. The gap detection system comprises a light emission module 10 for irradiating an oral region of interest R, and an optical filter 20 arranged to preferentially filter fluorescence emitted from oral structures (i.e. teeth) in the region of interest. The gap detection system further comprises a sensor module 30, such as a video camera, configured to detect the filtered light and output corresponding sensor data. A processor module 40 processes the sensor data, to identify the presence of an interdental gap G in the oral region of interest. The presence of an interdental gap is preferably identified based on i) difference in the amount of filtered light reflected of transmitted, and/or ii) a colour difference. The system may be incorporated into a dental cleaning appliance such as a toothbrush. The light emission module - preferably an LED or laser - preferably emits near-UV light, in a wavelength between 405nm to 450nm.

Electric toothbrush, brush unit, and method for operating an electric toothbrush

In one embodiment, the invention can be an electric toothbrush (1Oa) including a trajectory detecting module configured to detect a trajectory of movement of a brush, the trajectory including a plurality of positions; an attitude detecting module configured to detect an attitude of the brush; a site estimating module configured to estimate a brushing site for each of the plurality of positions of the trajectory, each estimated brushing site being based on the trajectory detected by the trajectory detecting module; and a back most tooth detecting module configured to detect a back most tooth based on a change of the attitude detected by the attitude detecting module; wherein the site estimating module is further configured to correct the estimated brushing site for each of the plurality of positions of the trajectory based on the estimated site of the detected back most tooth. WO 2016/201048 PCT/US2016/036604 El El El El El ElE0E no-o4 .. .. .. .. .. ..

LIGHT-EMITTING ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT

An oral care implement comprises a head with a plurality of cleaning elements, and a light source incorporated into or adjacent the head. The light source is incorporated prior to the attachment of the cleaning elements for ease of manufacturing and a cost- effective assembly. The cleaning elements are preferably pre-formed and attached to the head after the incorporation of the light source so that the provision of the light source does not require any post-processing that might impair the integrity of the head or cleaning elements.

ENERGIZED CURLING BROOM

It is known that travelling curling rocks during a curling game are deviated from the straight line because of the friction between the rotating rock and the ice. The friction and thus the deviation are altered in a traditional game by sweeping the ice with a curling broom. By using a curling broom capable to deliver additional energy to the ice, the deviation and the travelling distance of the curling rock can be enhanced. The energized curling broom consists of a traditional curling broom the head of which is bearing an energy source and an energy transferring device that can be activated by an on/off/control switch in the broom's handle. The energized curling broom allows not only enhanced direction of the curling stone but also permits older or feeble players to participate in the game.

Workpiece with integrated battery

TOOTHBRUSH

The present invention relates to a toothbrush, comprising: a toothbrush body unit having a gripping handle and a head part coupled to the front end of the gripping handle; a bristle implanted in one area of the outer surface of the head part; a laser diode mounted on the gripping handle to emit a laser beam to the inside of the head part; a battery mounted on the gripping handle and electrically connected to the laser diode; a laser driving unit having a start switch installed on the gripping handle; a reflector installed within the head part to guide the laser beam emitted by the laser diode to the bristle; and a light-scattering member having a scattering body which is made of a transparent material and which has a laser passage hole with a cross-sectional area smaller than the illumination area of the laser beam emitted by the laser diode, and which is arranged in the toothbrush body unit to enable the laser beam emitted by the laser diode to pass through the laser passage hole and be ...

ANALYSIS OF SUBSTRATES HAVING AGENTS DEPOSITED THEREON

Improved analytical, diagnostic, monitoring, and other methods (and their associated devices) for evaluating the extent of deposition of an agent onto a substrate are described. Exemplary methods may be used in the in the monitoring of the dental health of patients or in the fast, efficient screening and/ or characterization of formulations in terms of their use for depositing oral actives onto tooth surfaces. The methods involve the direct or in situ analysis of substrates, onto which agents are deposited, using Near-IR spectroscopy and/ or UV spectroscopy.

BLACK LIGHT LICE COMB

The invention relates to a black light lice comb which can be easily held as it is being used to examine, clean and remove and/or eliminate nits, lice, eggs or nymphs from the scalp or from environments in which remains my be found. The invention is characterised in that the comb is structured around a body (2) including a battery compartment (11) which is accessed at one end of the body and in that the other end of said body is provided with a lamp device (1) which contains diodes (12) that emit black light and which is enclosed by means of a lens through which the light emitted by said diodes (12) is projected. Moreover, one line or edge of the body (2) contains a row (5) of LEDs emitting black light corresponding to a guide (9) from which a lice comb means is projected (4), formed by a plurality of teeth made from a material that conducts the black light emitted by the row (5) of LEDs.

СВЕТОИЗЛУЧАЮЩЕЕ ПРИСПОСОБЛЕНИЕ ДЛЯ УХОДА ЗА ПОЛОСТЬЮ РТА

FIELD: personal use articles. ^ SUBSTANCE: light-emitting accessory for oral care comprises head having multiple cleaning elements, source of light in head and access in head for replacement of light source. Access is arranged in the side of head, which is opposite to cleaning elements. A version is provided for design of light-emitting accessory for oral care, as well as method of invention application and method for formation of light-emitting accessory for oral care. ^ EFFECT: invention provides for convenience in use and improved quality of oral care. ^ 21 cl, 12 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 2 390 297 (13) C2 (51) МПК A46B 15/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (21), (22) Заявка: 2008123616/12, 14.11.2006 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 14.11.2006 (72) Автор(ы): РАССЕЛЛ Брюс М. (US), КЕМП Джеймс Х. (US) (43) Дата публикации заявки: 27.12.2009 2 3 9 0 2 9 7 (45) Опубликовано: 27.05.2010 Бюл. № 15 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 2004/0053190 A1, 18.03.2004. EP 0927544 A2, 07.07.1999. RU 12509 U1, 20.01.2000. US 6149288 A, 21.11.2000. US 2004/0255416 A1, 23.12.2004. 2 3 9 0 2 9 7 R U (86) Заявка PCT: US 2006/060875 (14.11.2006) C 2 C 2 (85) Дата перевода заявки PCT на национальную фазу: 16.06.2008 (87) Публикация PCT: WO 2007/111703 (04.10.2007) Адрес для переписки: 129090, Москва, ул.Б.Спасская, 25, стр.3, ООО "Юридическая фирма Городисский и Партнеры", пат.пов. Е.И.Емельянову (54) СВЕТОИЗЛУЧАЮЩЕЕ ПРИСПОСОБЛЕНИЕ ДЛЯ УХОДА ЗА ПОЛОСТЬЮ РТА (57) Реферат: Светоизлучающее приспособление для ухода за полостью рта содержит головку, имеющую множество чистящих элементов, источник света в головке и доступ в головке для замены источника света. Доступ находится в стороне головки, противоположной чистящим элементам. Предусмотрены вариант выполнения светоизлучающего приспособления для ухода за полостью рта, способ использования ...

ПРИСПОСОБЛЕНИЕ ДЛЯ УХОДА ЗА ПОЛОСТЬЮ РТА, СОДЕРЖАЩЕЕ РЕЗЕРВУАР ДЛЯ ДОЗИРОВАНИЯ АКТИВНОГО КОМПОНЕНТА

Приспособление для ухода за полостью рта содержит наконечник, резервуар с активным компонентом, по меньшей мере, одно выпускное отверстие, устройство для доставки заданного количества активного компонента, исполнительный орган устройства доставки и времязадаюшую схему. Исполнительный орган активирует времязадаюшую схему, что вызывает функционирование устройства доставки в течение некоторого интервала времени для дозирования заданного количества активного компонента из резервуара и через указанное, по меньшей мере, одно выпускное отверстие. Предусмотрены способ введения активного компонента и зубная щетка. Изобретение обеспечивает качественную обработку полости рта. 3 н. и 27 з.п. ф-лы, 9 табл., 2 ил.

ПРИСПОСОБЛЕНИЕ ДЛЯ УХОДА ЗА ПОЛОСТЬЮ РТА, СОДЕРЖАЩЕЕ РЕЗЕРВУАР ДЛЯ ДОЗИРОВАНИЯ АКТИВНОГО КОМПОНЕНТА

... 1. Приспособление для ухода за полостью рта, содержащее наконечник, резервуар, содержащий активный компонент, по меньшей мере, одно выпускное отверстие, устройство доставки для доставки заданного количества активного компонента и исполнительный орган устройства доставки. ! 2. Приспособление для ухода за полостью рта по п.1, в котором наконечник содержит элементы для очистки зубной и мягкой ткани, и при этом, по меньшей мере, одно выпускное отверстие содержит множество выпускных отверстий вблизи элементов для очистки зубной и мягкой ткани. ! 3. Приспособление для ухода за полостью рта по п.1, в котором активный компонент выбран из группы, состоящей из антибактериальных компонентов; противовоспалительных компонентов; антисвязывающих компонентов; окислительных или отбеливающих компонентов; противокариозных компонентов, ингредиентов для доставки фторида; ингредиентов для снижения чувствительности зубов; активных веществ для укрепления здоровья десен; питательных компонентов; ингредиентов, предупреждающих ...

АНАЛИЗ СУБСТРАТОВ, НА КОТОРЫЕ НАНЕСЕНЫ АГЕНТЫ

... 1. Способ измерения нанесения орального агента на субстрат, включающий: ! (a) контакт субстрата с оральным агентом для нанесения некоторого количества орального агента на субстрат, и ! (b) анализ субстрата с использованием спектроскопии в ближней инфракрасной (БИК) области или спектроскопии в ультрафиолетовой (УФ) области. ! 2. Способ по п.1, где оральный агент представляет собой активное вещество для ухода за полостью рта. ! 3. Способ по п.1, где субстрат включает гидроксиапатит (HAP). ! 4. Способ по п.3, где субстрат покрыт слюной. ! 5. Способ по п.1, дополнительно содержащий после этапа (a) и перед этапом (b) сушку полученного в этапе (a) субстрата, содержащего оральный агент. ! 6. Способ по п.5, в котором полученный в этапе (a) субстрат, содержащий оральный агент, высушен до заданной концентрации воды. ! 7. Способ по п.1, в котором оральный агент находится в растворе. ! 8. Способ по п.7, в котором раствор включает оральный агент и агент, улучшающий доставку. ! 9. Способ по п.1, в котором ...

A cleaning appliance

Electromagnetic radiation emitting toothbrush and dentifrice system

Vented cushion brush

Toothbrush

A toothbrush having a body and a treatment device is disclosed. In one aspect, the toothbrush comprises: a body comprising a handle portion, a head portion and a longitudinal axis; a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending from the head portion; a treatment device coupled to the body so as to be alterable between a storage state and a use state, the treatment device comprising: a housing; a power source disposed within the housing; and an electromagnetic radiation source disposed within the housing and operably coupled to the power source.

Toothbrush

A toothbrush comprising a body comprising a handle portion, a head portion and a longitudinal axis; a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending from the head portion; a depression formed in an outer surface of the handle portion of the body, the depression comprising a floor; a power source disposed within the body; an electromagnetic radiation (EMR) source disposed within the handle portion and operably coupled to the power source, the EMR source configured to emit EMR from the floor of the depression; and a cover coupled to the handle portion so as to be alterable between: (1) a storage state in which the depression is enclosed by the cover; and (2) a use state in which the floor of the depression is exposed.

PERSONAL HYGIENE DEVICE WITH TREATMENT FORCE MEASUREMENT UNIT

The present disclosure is concerned with a personal hygiene device (100), in particular a toothbrush, having a handle (140), a treatment head (120) mounted for relative movement of at least a portion of the treatment head (120) with respect to the handle (140) against a restoring force when a treatment force is applied in at least one direction onto the treatment head (120), a treatment force measurement unit for determining the applied treatment force comprising a light emitting element (171), a light sensitive element (172), and a light changing element (180) arranged at least partly in the light path between the light emitting element (171) and the light sensitive element (172), wherein the light changing element and at least one of the light emitting element or light sensitive element are arranged to be moved relatively to each other when at least the portion of the treatment head (120) is moved.

ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION EMITTING TOOTHBRUSH AND DENTIFRICE SYSTEM

A device includes a handle coupled with an activated textured surface that can be implemented using a repetitive movement mechanism and a treatment energy source, such as an electromagnetic radiation source. The handle may be used to provide detection, treatment and/or management of sundry conditions including, for example, tooth discoloration, tissue damage, periodontal disease, tumors, pain, halitosis, and bronchitis. The activated textured surface may include a surface topography including corrugations, bristles, protuberances, or pits, or other surfaces for facilitating agitation, cleaning or other surface treatments.

Toothbrush

A toothbrush having a body and a treatment device is disclosed. In one aspect, the toothbrush comprises: a body comprising a handle portion, a head portion and a longitudinal axis; a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending from the head portion; a treatment device coupled to the body so as to be alterable between a storage state and a use state, the treatment device comprising: a housing; a power source disposed within the housing; and an electromagnetic radiation source disposed within the housing and operably coupled to the power source.

Device for cleaning and disinfecting footwear

Devices, systems and methods for cleaning and disinfecting footwear items are disclosed herein. In an aspect a cleaning belt element is configured to rotate a cleaning belt in a continuous loop around a first rotating cylinder and a second rotating cylinder wherein the first rotating cylinder and the second rotating cylinder are connected by the cleaning belt. In another aspect, a containment element is configured to receive the footwear item wherein the containment element comprises a shroud, one or more bristle protruding from at least one inside wall of the shroud, and a transparent floor layer wherein the received footwear item rests In yet another aspect, an ultraviolet light element is configured to emit ultraviolet light from an ultraviolet light source wherein the ultraviolet light source is located below the transparent floor layer.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОБЛУЧЕНИЯ ТЕЛА ЧЕЛОВЕКА КОГЕРЕНТНЫМ ИЗЛУЧЕНИЕМ С ТЕРАПЕВТИЧЕСКИМ ЭФФЕКТОМ

Изобретение относится к медицинской технике. Устройство для облучения тела человека когерентным излучением с терапевтическим эффектом предназначено для стимулирования благотворного терапевтического воздействия на тело человека когерентным электромагнитным, оптическим и акустическим излучением посредством одного устройства. Излучатели используются одновременно в определенных координированных электрических и геометрических конфигурациях для получения высоких терапевтических результатов. Электронное управление излучателей излучения по мощности, частоте, модуляции и пространственной геометрии обеспечивает согласованность видов излучения, оказывающих благотворное воздействие на клеточную ткань тела человека. В предпочтительном варианте устройство удерживается в руке с использованием набора определенных сменных насадок для наружного и внутреннего применения в различных частях тела человека. Новизна изобретения и улучшенные терапевтические результаты настоящего устройства обеспечиваются управляемым ...

ЗУБНАЯ ЩЁТКА

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОБНАРУЖЕНИЯ ЗУБНОГО НАЛЕТА

А 2016118559 ко РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) РЦ (11) = (51) МПК А46В 904 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: 2016118559, 16.10.2014 (71) Заявитель(и): КОНИНКЛЕЙКЕ ФИЛИПС НЗ. (Щ.) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: (72) Автор(ы): 16.10.2013 ЕР 13188914.9 ВАН ПЮТТЕН Эйберт Герьян (МТ.), (43) Дата публикации заявки: 21.11.2017 Бюл. № 33 ХЕНДРИКС Бернардус Хендрикус Вильхельмус (МГ.), (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки РСТ на ВЕРМЕЛЕН Олаф Томас Йохан Антони национальной фазе: 16.05.2016 (МЕ), ДЖОНСОН Марк Томас (МГ.), (86) Заявка РСТ: РАС Арнольдус Йоханнес Мартинус Йозеф ТВ 2014/065349 (16.10.2014) мг) (87) Публикация заявки РСТ: УГО 2015/056197 (23.04.2015) Адрес для переписки: 129090, Москва, ул. Б. Спасская, 25, стр. 3, ООО "Юридическая фирма Городисский и Партнеры" (54) УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОБНАРУЖЕНИЯ ЗУБНОГО НАЛЕТА (57) Формула изобретения 1. Устройство (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) для обнаружения зубного налета, содержащее: светоизлучающее средство (111, 211, 311, 411, 511) для испускания света (1...) в направлении зуба (Т) и, тем самым, освещения зуба (Т); светоприемное средство (121, 42154, 421194, 521) для приема света (14, [‹а› Па), рассеянного освещенным зубом (Т): средство (120, 520) фотодетектирования для детектирования света (1, Га, Ца), принятого светоприемным средством (121, 42154, 42 Па, 521), и генерации детектированного сигнала (х), представляющего, по меньшей мере, одну характеристику детектированного света (1+, Га, Ца); и средство (130) обработки данных для определения, по меньшей мере, одного обусловленного рассеянием количественного параметра детектированного света (4, Г‹а, Па) на основании детектированного сигнала (х) и для оценки, присутствует ли налет (Р) на зубе (Т) посредством вычисления, по меньшей мере, одного обусловленного рассеянием количественного параметра. 2. Устройство (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) по п. 1, дополнительно содержащее индикаторное средство для ...

Cleaning Appliance

Analysis of substrates having agents deposited thereon

Improved analytical, diagnostic, monitoring, and other methods (and their associated devices) for evaluating the extent of deposition of an agent onto a substrate are described. Exemplary methods may be used in the in the monitoring of the dental health of patients or in the fast, efficient screening and/ or characterization of formulations in terms of their use for depositing oral actives onto tooth surfaces. The methods involve the direct or analysis of substrates, onto which agents are deposited, using Near-IR spectroscopy and/ or UV spectroscopy.

TOOTHBRUSH AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING IT

The present invention is directed to a toothbrush having a handle portion, a neck portion and a head, said head being provided with bristle tufts arranged in a complex internal geometry by means of the stapling technique. To enable a visually flawless molding to be produced, material cross-sections in the head, in particular in the area of the blind-end holes provided for tufting, are taken into consideration.

AN APPARATUS FOR DETECTING ORAL DISEASES AND HAZARDS

The present invention relates to an apparatus comprising an insertion member configured to be inserted to a user's mouth. The insertion member comprises one or more illumination sources, configured to illuminate a part of the user's mouth when inserted thereinto; one or more imaging devices configured to capture images of the user's mouth interior; and a processing module configured to receive images from the one or more imaging devices, process the images to data, and detect oral and/or dental anomalies from the processed images and send the processed images and data via wireless or wired connection to a physician or professional doctor for further analysis.

Toothbrush with Removable Smart Device

An oral care system includes an oral care implement and a smart device removably retained in a cavity of the oral care implement. The smart device may have a plurality of sensors for sensing conditions of the oral cavity and/or for sensing various parameters associated with the movement of the oral care implement within the oral cavity during use. The smart device may also include a transmitter for transmitting data/information obtained by the sensors to an electronic device, such as a smart phone.

TOOTHBRUSH AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING BLOOD IN AN ORAL CAVITY DURING TOOTHBRUSHING

A system for detecting blood in an oral cavity during toothbrushing. The system may include a toothbrush having a sensor that is configured to emit first light at a first wavelength and second light at a second wavelength, receive reflected portions of the first and second light, and generate a first signal indicative of a first intensity of the reflected portion of the first light and a second signal indicative of a second intensity of the reflected portion of the second light. The system may include a processor operably coupled to the sensor, the processor being configured to receive the first and second signals and calculate a ratio of the first intensity to the second intensity to determine whether hemoglobin/blood is present in the oral cavity. The processor may be a part of the toothbrush or a part of a portable electronic device such as a smart phone.

АНАЛИЗ СУБСТРАТОВ, НА КОТОРЫЕ НАНЕСЕНЫ АГЕНТЫ

FIELD: medicine. SUBSTANCE: method for measuring in situ an oral agent applied from a dental care product on a substrate containing: (a) contacting the substrate and the oral agent for applying some oral agent on the substrate with the substrate being coated with saliva, and (b) analysing the substrate with the use of a probe being a part of a toothbrush and applied for infrared spectroscopy (IRS) or ultraviolet spectroscopy (UVS); a wave length used at the stage b) is specific for the above oral agent; a reference signal of the dental care product without the oral agent is deducted from an analysis result to calculate the amount of the oral agent. EFFECT: method can be applied for the purpose of the monitoring of the patient's dental health or the fast and effective screening or analysis of compositions to be used for applying the oral active substances onto the dental surface. 16 cl, 15 dwg, 2 ex РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 2 505 798 (13) C2 (51) МПК G01N G01N G01N A61C A61Q 21/33 (2006.01) 1/28 (2006.01) 21/35 (2014.01) 17/00 (2006.01) 11/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2010144860/15, 06.04.2009 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 06.04.2009 (73) Патентообладатель(и): КОЛГЕЙТ-ПАЛМОЛИВ КОМПАНИ (US) (43) Дата публикации заявки: 20.05.2012 Бюл. № 14 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: BARKVOLL P. Et al. Studies on the interaction between sodium lauryl sulfate and hydroxyapatite using Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy / J. Biol. Buccale. 1988. - Vol. 16, № 2. - P. 75-79. EP 0750901 A2, 02.01.1997. WO 2005/099404 A2, 27.10.2005. RU 2170079 C2, 10.07.2001. EP 1455268 A2, 08.09.2004. US 20050130321 A1, 16.06.2005. RU 64515 U1, 10.07.2007. WO 2005/023146, 17.03.2005. C 2 C 2 2 5 0 5 7 9 8 (45) Опубликовано: 27.01.2014 Бюл. № 3 2 5 0 5 7 9 8 (87) Публикация заявки РСТ: WO 2009/124310 (08.10.2009) R U (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки ...

ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКАЯ ЗУБНАЯ ЩЕТКА, ЩЕТОЧНАЯ ГОЛОВКА И СПОСОБ ПРОИЗВОДСТВА ЩЕТОЧНОЙ ГОЛОВКИ

... 1. Электрическая зубная щетка, содержащая ручку с вибратором и щеточную головку, в которой имеется стыковочное отверстие для соединения с вибратором, в которой щеточная головка включает:корпус щеточной головки, снабженный щетиной;светодиодный блок, размещенный на корпусе щеточной головки, для обеззараживания ротовой полости и отбеливания зубов; исоединительный узел, имеющий первый соединитель, размещенный внутри корпуса щеточной головки для подключения светодиодного блока к источнику питания, и второй соединитель, размещенный внутри вибратора.2. Щетка по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что первый соединитель включает:по крайней мере два соединительных штыря первого соединителя;колодку первого соединителя, выполненную на одном конце штырей первого соединителя; иколпачок первого соединителя, вставленный и установленный со стороны другого конца первого соединителя; ивторой соединитель включает по крайней мере два штыря, вставленных в колодку первого соединителя.3. Щетка по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что ...

ЗУБНАЯ ЩЕТКА

Whitening toothbrush

Oral care implement having reservoir for dispensing active agent

Products and methods for disclosing conditions in the oral cavity

Electric toothbrush, brush unit, and method for operating an electric toothbrush

In one embodiment, the invention can be an electric toothbrush (1Oa) including a trajectory detecting module configured to detect a trajectory of movement of a brush, the trajectory including a plurality of positions; an attitude detecting module configured to detect an attitude of the brush; a site estimating module configured to estimate a brushing site for each of the plurality of positions of the trajectory, each estimated brushing site being based on the trajectory detected by the trajectory detecting module; and a back most tooth detecting module configured to detect a back most tooth based on a change of the attitude detected by the attitude detecting module; wherein the site estimating module is further configured to correct the estimated brushing site for each of the plurality of positions of the trajectory based on the estimated site of the detected back most tooth. WO 2016/201048 PCT/US2016/036604 El El El El El ElE0E no-o4 .. .. .. .. .. ..

ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT HAVING RESERVOIR FOR DISPENSING ACTIVE AGENT

An oral care implement includes a reservoir containing at least one active agent. A wide variety of types of active agents can be administered at appropriate and accurate doses for therapeutic, hygienic and/or other benefits. It is often beneficial to avoid pre-mixing such agents with toothpaste. The implement has an activator for activating a delivery device, which automatically delivers a predetermined amount of an active agent to one or more outlets during brushing. The use of the implement is also disclosed.

HAND-HELD DEVICE FOR FLUORESCENCE EXCITATION AND FOR IRRADIATING MICROORGANISMS IN THE MOUTH AND THROAT

The invention relates to a hand-held device for excitation and irradiation of pathogenic microorganisms in the mouth and throat, e.g. a toothbrush comprising at least one excitation light source in the short-wave visible spectral range for auto-fluorescence excitation of the pathogenic microorganisms, at least one primary irradiation light source in the red spectral range for primary irradiation of the pathogenic microorganisms and for transillumination, and optionally at least one secondary irradiation light source in the visible spectral range for secondary irradiation of the pathogenic microorganisms, wherein the irradiation light sources have spectral components that can be absorbed by endogenous porphyrins, which are produced by the pathogenic microorganisms, whereby a fluorescence excitation and an inactivation of the pathogenic microorganisms occurs on the basis of subsequent processes. In order to prevent the unintentional irradiation of the eyes, a pressure sensor is designed to ...

ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION EMITTING TOOTHBRUSH AND DENTIFRICE SYSTEM

A device includes a handle coupled with an activated textured surface that can be implemented using a repetitive movement mechanism and a treatment energy source, such as an electromagnetic radiation source. The handle may be used to provide detection, treatment and/or management of sundry conditions including, for example, tooth discoloration, tissue damage, periodontal disease, tumors, pain, halitosis, and bronchitis. The activated textured surface may include a surface topography including corrugations, bristles, protuberances, or pits, or other surfaces for facilitating agitation, cleaning or other surface treatments.

LIGHT-EMITTING ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT

An oral care implement comprises a head with a plurality of cleaning elements, and a light source incorporated into or adjacent the head. The light source is incorporated prior to the attachment of the cleaning elements for ease of manufacturing and a cost- effective assembly. The cleaning elements are preferably pre-formed and attached to the head after the incorporation of the light source so that the provision of the light source does not require any post-processing that might impair the integrity of the head or cleaning elements.

PRODUCTS AND METHODS FOR DISCLOSING CONDITIONS IN THE ORAL CAVITY

... ²An oral composition capable of identifying a condition within the oral cavity ²by ²causing a visual contrast between the condition and the hard and soft tissues ²of the oral ²cavity has at least one disclosing agent. The disclosing agent can fluoresce ²in order to ²highlight conditions within the oral cavity.² ...

SYSTEM FOR TREATMENT OF SKIN CONDITIONS USING AT LEAST ONE NARROW BAND LIGHT SOURCE IN A SKIN BRUSH HAVING AN OSCILLATING BRUSHHEAD

An apparatus and corresponding method for treatment of skin conditions which includes a brushhead member which comprises a first portion which includes a plurality of rings of bristle tufts, the first portion oscillating in operation through a selected angle at a selected frequency and a second portion which also includes a plurality of rings of bristle tufts concentric with the first portion, the second portion remaining stationary in operation. At least one monochromatic light source is included, providing light directed from the brushhead in a direction substantially the same as the bristle tufts, such that the light impinges on the area of skin of the user acted on by the oscillating brushhead.

HEATING KERATIN FIBRES DEVICE, METHOD AND KIT

La présente demande concerne un procédé de traitement de fibres kératiniques, dans lequel on expose les fibres kératiniques à un rayonnement infrarouge comprenant des longueurs d'onde se situant dans la gamme de longueurs d'onde allant de 700 à 1400 nanomètres, de préférence de 750 à 1400 nanomètres, et éventuellement des longueurs d'onde se situant dans la gamme de longueurs d'onde allant de 1400 nanomètres à 1 millimètre, de préférence de 1400 à 25000 nanomètres, et plus préférentiellement de 1400 à 15000 nanomètres. La présente demande concerne aussi un dispositif de chauffage de fibres kératiniques, en particulier des cheveux, pour la mise en oeuvre du procédé selon l'invention, comprenant un ou plusieurs émetteurs d'un rayonnement infrarouge, dans lequel le rayonnement infrarouge comprend des longueurs d'onde comprises entre 700 et 1400 nanomètres, de préférence de 750 à 1400 nanomètres, et des longueurs d'onde comprises entre 15000 nanomètres et 1 millimètre, de préférence entre 15000 et 25000 nanomètres. Elle concerne enfin un kit comprenant : - un ou plusieurs dispositifs de chauffage de fibres kératiniques selon l'invention, et - une ou plusieurs compositions de traitement des fibres kératiniques. The present application relates to a process for treating keratin fibers, wherein the keratinous fibers are exposed to infrared radiation comprising wavelengths lying in the wavelength range from 700 to 1400 nanometers, preferably from 750 to at 1400 nanometers, and possibly wavelengths lying in the range of wavelengths ranging from 1400 nanometers to 1 millimeter, preferably from 1400 to 25000 nanometers, and more preferably from 1400 to 15000 nanometers. The present application also relates to a device for heating keratinous fibers, in particular hair, for carrying out the method according to the invention, comprising one or more emitters of infrared radiation, in which the infrared radiation comprises lengths of wave between ...

PRODUCTS AND METHODS FOR DISCLOSING CONDITIONS IN THE ORAL CAVITY

An oral composition capable of identifying a condition within the oral cavity by causing a visual contrast between the condition and the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity has at least one disclosing agent. The disclosing agent can fluoresce in order to highlight conditions within the oral cavity.

LIGHT-EMITTING ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT

An oral care implement comprises a head with a plurality of cleaning elements, the head comprising a chamber. The oral care implement may include a reflective or refractive membrane positioned within the chamber. A light source may also be positioned within the chamber such that light from the light source is directed at the reflective or refractive membrane. The oral care implement may also include a head plate with a plurality of tooth cleaning elements coupled thereto, the head plate positioned over the chamber. The light from the light source may be emitted through the head plate. In some embodiments the oral care implement may be a toothbrush. In other embodiments the oral care implement may be non-toothbrush type implements that include a body forming a chamber within which the lighting components are positioned. 1. A light-emitting oral care implement comprising:a head and a handle, the head further comprising a chamber having a floor;a reflective or refractive membrane covering at least a portion of the floor;a plurality of cleaning elements secured to a plate, the plate positioned over the chamber and coupled to the head, the cleaning elements extending outwardly from a first side of the head;a light source positioned within the chamber such that light from the light source is emitted through the plate.2. The light-emitting oral care implement of wherein the light source is located within the chamber in a neck region such that no plane extending substantially perpendicular to the first side of the head intersects both the light source and at least one of the plurality of cleaning elements.3. The light-emitting oral care implement of wherein the light from the light source emits in a direction towards a distal end of the head claim 2 , the light being redirected by the reflective or refractive membrane to emit through the plate. This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/860,113, filed Apr. 10, 2013, now allowed, which is a ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CLEANING THE ORAL CAVITY

Light emitting oral appliance and method of use

Toothbrush

A toothbrush comprising a body comprising a handle portion, a head portion and a longitudinal axis; a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending from the head portion; a depression formed in an outer surface of the handle portion of the body, the depression comprising a floor; a power source disposed within the body; an electromagnetic radiation (EMR) source disposed within the handle portion and operably coupled to the power source, the EMR source configured to emit EMR from the floor of the depression; and a cover coupled to the handle portion so as to be alterable between: (1) a storage state in which the depression is enclosed by the cover; and (2) a use state in which the floor of the depression is exposed.

Electric toothbrush, brush unit, and method for operating an electric toothbrush

In one embodiment, the invention can be an electric toothbrush including a trajectory detecting module configured to detect a trajectory of movement of a brush, the trajectory including a plurality of positions; an attitude detecting module configured to detect an attitude of the brush; a site estimating module configured to estimate a brushing site for each of the plurality of positions of the trajectory, each estimated brushing site being based on the trajectory detected by the trajectory detecting module; and a back most tooth detecting module configured to detect a back most tooth based on a change of the attitude detected by the attitude detecting module; wherein the site estimating module is further configured to correct the estimated brushing site for each of the plurality of positions of the trajectory based on the estimated site of the detected back most tooth ...

Cleaning appliance

A dental cleaning appliance includes a fluid reservoir for storing working fluid, a nozzle for delivering working fluid to the teeth of a user, a light source for illuminating the fluid reservoir and a control circuit for activating the light source to generate an alert which is conveyed to the user through the illumination of the fluid reservoir.

Electric toothbrush, toothbrush bristle assembly, and method for manufacturing the toothbrush bristle assembly

One aspect of the present invention relates to an electric toothbrush in which an LED unit is mounted to perform oral sterilization and tooth whitening treatment during the brushing of the teeth, and further relates to a toothbrush bristle assembly for the electric toothbrush. The electric toothbrush according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a toothbrush bristle assembly including a handle having a vibrator, and a coupling space into which the vibrator is coupled. The toothbrush bristle assembly comprises: a toothbrush bristle body having a brush; an LED unit mounted on the toothbrush bristle body to perform oral sterilization and tooth whitening treatment; and a connector module having a first connector arranged in the toothbrush bristle body to interconnect the LED unit and a driving power source, as well as a second connector arranged in the vibrator.

Oral Health Detection Device

A handle section for an oral health detection device that is capable of use with both diagnostic and non-diagnostic cleaning sections is disclosed. The handle section includes a motor and a drive shaft having a longitudinal axis; a coupling section at an end of the handle section for coupling a cleaning section thereto; a light source for emitting excitation radiation having a wavelength greater than about 580 nm; an assembly for directing the excitation radiation to the dental region of the mouth; a light sensor for receiving fluorescence radiation having a wavelength greater than about 850 nm reflected from dental deposits; a logic component operable to analyze the fluorescence radiation received by the light sensor; and a controller including a light source activating device that is activated when a diagnostic cleaning section including a coding device is coupled to the coupling section.

Light-emitting oral care implement

An oral care implement comprises a head with a plurality of cleaning elements, and a light source incorporated into or adjacent the head. The light source is incorporated prior to the attachment of the cleaning elements for ease of manufacturing and a cost-effective assembly. The cleaning elements are preferably pre-formed and attached to the head after the incorporation of the light source so that the provision of the light source does not require any post-processing that might impair the integrity of the head or cleaning elements.

TOOTHBRUSH

A toothbrush comprising a body comprising a handle portion, a head portion and a longitudinal axis; a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending from the head portion; a depression formed in an outer surface of the handle portion of the body, the depression comprising a floor; a power source disposed within the body; an electromagnetic radiation (EMR) source disposed within the handle portion and operably coupled to the power source, the EMR source configured to emit EMR from the floor of the depression; and a cover coupled to the handle portion so as to be alterable between: (1) a storage state in which the depression is enclosed by the cover; and (2) a use state in which the floor of the depression is exposed. 1. A toothbrush comprising:a body comprising a handle portion, a head portion and a longitudinal axis;a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending from the head portion;a depression formed in an outer surface of the handle portion of the body, the depression comprising a floor;a power source disposed within the body;an electromagnetic radiation (EMR) source disposed within the handle portion and operably coupled to the power source, the EMR source configured to emit EMR from the floor of the depression; anda cover coupled to the handle portion so as to be alterable between: (1) a storage state in which the depression is enclosed by the cover; and (2) a use state in which the floor of the depression is exposed.2. The toothbrush according to wherein the depression is longitudinally elongated.3. The toothbrush according to wherein the floor of the depression is concave.4. The toothbrush according to wherein an outer surface of the handle portion is substantially flush with an outer surface of the cover when the cover is in the storage state.5. The toothbrush according to further comprising a bite guard protruding from the floor of the depression claim 1 , the EMR source configured to emit EMR from the floor of the depression adjacent the bite guard.6. ...

ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH, TOOTHBRUSH BRISTLE ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE TOOTHBRUSH BRISTLE ASSEMBLY

One aspect of the present invention relates to an electric toothbrush in which an LED unit is mounted to perform oral sterilization and tooth whitening treatment during the brushing of the teeth, and further relates to a toothbrush bristle assembly for the electric toothbrush. The electric toothbrush according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a toothbrush bristle assembly including a handle having a vibrator, and a coupling space into which the vibrator is coupled. The toothbrush bristle assembly comprises: a toothbrush bristle body having a brush; an LED unit mounted on the toothbrush bristle body to perform oral sterilization and tooth whitening treatment; and a connector module having a first connector arranged in the toothbrush bristle body to interconnect the LED unit and a driving power source, as well as a second connector arranged in the vibrator. 1. An electric toothbrush comprising a handle having a vibrator and a toothbrush bristle assembly having a coupling space coupled with the vibrator ,the toothbrush bristle assembly comprises:a toothbrush bristle body provided with a brush;a LED unit mounted on the toothbrush bristle body for performing oral sterilization and tooth whitening treatment; anda connector module having a first connector arranged within the toothbrush bristle body for interconnecting the LED unit and a driving power source and a second connector arranged within the vibrator.2. The electric toothbrush according to claim 1 , wherein the first connector comprises:at least two strands of first connector pins;a first connector socket formed at one end portion of the first connector pins; anda first connector cover inserted and installed from the other end portion of the first connector pins, andthe second connector comprises at least two strands of pins inserted in the first connector socket.3. The electric toothbrush according to claim 1 , wherein the first connector comprises a plug-type connector mounted in series with ...

Toothbrush with Removable Smart Device

An oral care system includes an oral care implement and a smart device removably retained in a cavity of the oral care implement. The smart device may have a plurality of sensors for sensing conditions of the oral cavity and/or for sensing various parameters associated with the movement of the oral care implement within the oral cavity during use. The smart device may also include a transmitter for transmitting data/information obtained by the sensors to an electronic device, such as a smart phone. 1. An oral care system comprising: a handle extending from a proximal end to a distal end, the handle comprising a cavity having an opening at the proximal end; and', 'a head coupled to the distal end of the handle; and, 'an oral care implement comprisinga smart device alterable between: (1) an assembled position whereby the smart device is at least partially located within the cavity of the handle of the oral care implement and the smart device is coupled to the oral care implement; and (2) a disassembled position whereby the smart device is completely detached from the oral care implement.2. The oral care system according to further comprising a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending from a front surface of the head.3. The oral care system according to wherein the smart device is a separate structure from the oral care implement.4. The oral care system according to wherein in the assembled position a first portion of the smart device is disposed within the cavity of the handle of the oral care implement and a second portion of the smart device extends through the opening and protrudes from the proximal end of the handle.5. The oral care system according to wherein the smart device comprises a power source and one or more electronic components operably coupled to the power source.6. The oral care system according to wherein the electronic components comprise one or more electronic sensors and a Bluetooth transmitter.7. The oral care system according to wherein ...

Light Emitting Oral Care Implement

An oral care product array includes a handle component and multiple refill components therefor. The handle component includes a power source. A first refill component includes a first light generating module which emits light in a first spectrum from the first refill component. A second refill component includes a second light generating module which emits light in a second spectrum from the second refill component. Each refill component has a coupled state, when coupled to the handle component, and a decoupled state, when decoupled from the handle component. When the first refill component is in the coupled state, the first light generating module is powered by the power source to emit light in the first spectrum. When the second refill component is in the coupled state, the second light generating module is powered by the power source to emit light in the second spectrum. 1. An oral care product array comprising:a handle component comprising a power source;a first refill component comprising a first light generating module configured to emit light in a first spectrum from the first refill component; anda second refill component comprising a second light generating module configured to emit light in a second spectrum from the second refill component, the second spectrum being different than the first spectrum;the first refill component alterable between: (1) a decoupled state in which the first refill component is separated from the handle component; and (2) a coupled state in which the first refill component is mounted to the handle component and the first light generating module is powered by the power source to emit light in the first spectrum from the first refill component; andthe second refill component alterable between: (1) a decoupled state in which the second refill component is separated from the handle component; and (2) a coupled state in which the second refill component is mounted to the handle component and the second light generating module is ...

SHORT WAVELENGTH VISIBLE LIGHT-EMITTING TOOTHBRUSH WITH AN ELECTRONIC SIGNAL INTERLOCK CONTROL

A short wavelength visible light-emitting toothbrush with an electronic interlock control device preventing operation when the toothbrush is removed from the user's mouth. The electronic interlock control over operation is necessary to prevent accidental eye exposure to the high intensity light source with a wavelength in the range of 400 nm to 500 nm. The light-emitting toothbrush activates upon entering the user's mouth but deactivates immediately when removed, thus protecting the user's eyes from direct exposure to the high power light source contained in the brush head. 1. A toothbrush having a light source comprising:a brush including a battery, a source of light with a wavelength in the range of about 400 nm to about 500 nm, electronics coupled to the battery and source of light to supply electricity from the battery to the source at current and voltage that causes the source to emit light, the brush including a handle and a distal end;the distal end including bristles mounted on the distal end and the source of light;at least a portion of the handle and at least a portion of the distal end being equipped with a sensor to determine whenever the distal end is outside the environment of the mouth and permits activation of the source of light only when the source of light is inside the mouth of the user, the sensor selected from the group consisting of: a capacitive sensor which detects current flowing through the body of a user when the brush head or bristles are in contact with the mouth and the handle is in contact with the hand; a capacitive displacement sensor that senses change of position of any conductive target such as the human body; an inductive sensor that uses an inductance loop to measure the proximity of conductors such as the human body; a passive thermal infrared that detects the warmth of the human mouth; a photoelectric sensor that detects reflected IR light emitted and absorbed by the sensor itself; a light sensor that is triggered by darkness ...

TOOTHBRUSH

A toothbrush including a main body having a shape which is narrow and long in one direction; and a brush member which has a cylindrical shape and which is mounted to an end section in the lengthwise direction of the main body. The brush member includes: a head part which has a raised surface, on which bristles are erected, along the lengthwise direction of the main body to which the brush member is mounted; and a neck part which is mounted by engaging with the periphery of the end section of the main body. In the head part, a back surface on the opposite side of the raised surface is opened, and the neck part is provided with a detachment prevention mechanism that prevents the end of the main body to which the brush member is mounted from detaching. 1. A toothbrush comprising:a main body having a shape elongated in one direction; anda replacement brush having a cylindrical shape and attached to an end portion of the main body in a longitudinal direction,the end portion of the main body having a stem projecting in the longitudinal direction,the replacement brush including a head section having a raised surface provided with bristles erected, and a neck section that is fitted and attached around the stem of the main body, along the longitudinal direction of the main body to be attached,wherein the head section is opened in a back side opposite to the raised surface to form a cavity, and the cavity communicates with a space in the neck section,the head section includes an outer body that has a wall constituting the raised surface, and sidewalls extending from both respective edges of the wall toward the back side,the stem extends to a back surface of the wall constituting the raised surface through a space inside the neck section when the replacement brush is attached to the end portion of the main body,each of the sidewalls of the head section has a leading end provided with a holding portion for holding the stem of the main body, andthe neck section includes a ...

HANDHELD MULTIFUNCTIONAL FACIAL CLEANSING BRUSH STRUCTURE

The present invention provides a handheld multifunctional facial cleansing brush structure, including a housing, a power supply assembly, a control switch, a massage assembly, a thermal conduction assembly, and a silicone sleeve. The power supply assembly, the control switch, the massage assembly, and the thermal conduction assembly are electrically connected to the power supply assembly. The thermal conduction assembly passes through an upper surface of the housing to form a thermal conduction working face. The massage assembly passes through a lower surface of the housing to form a massage working face. The housing is covered by the silicone sleeve. The present invention has a thermal conduction massage function and an LED phototherapy function and is convenient to use. In addition, a surrounding design of massage bumps better fits with the face and provides a more comfortable massage. 1. A handheld multifunctional facial cleansing brush structure , comprising a housing , a power supply assembly , a control switch , a massage assembly , a thermal conduction assembly , and a silicone sleeve , the power supply assembly , the control switch , the massage assembly , and the thermal conduction assembly being electrically connected to the power supply assembly , the thermal conduction assembly passing through an upper surface of the housing to form a thermal conduction working face , the massage assembly passing through a lower surface of the housing to form a massage working face , and the housing being covered by the silicone sleeve.2. The handheld multifunctional facial cleansing brush structure according to claim 1 , wherein the power supply assembly comprises a magnetic charging connector and a lithium battery claim 1 , the lithium battery is fixedly disposed inside the housing claim 1 , the magnetic charging connector passes through the silicone sleeve and the housing to be electrically connected to the lithium battery claim 1 , and the lithium battery can be ...

ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE FOR RELEASING IONS

The present invention relates to an electrochemical device for releasing ions, comprising an electrical circuit comprising a first electrode and a second electrode adapted for providing a galvanic cell when the electrodes are exposed to a fluid constituting an electrolyte, and a boost converter adapted for amplifying a potential generated between the first and the second electrode. The electrical circuit further comprises a third electrode connected with an output side of the boost converter, wherein the second and the third electrode constitutes an electrolytic cell powered by the galvanic cell when the electrodes are exposed to a fluid. The present invention further relates to devices, such as a toothbrush or a shaver, adapted for being used in connection with a fluid, comprising such electrochemical device for releasing ions. 1. An electrochemical device , comprising a first part and a second part , a first and a second electrode adapted for providing a galvanic cell when said first and second electrode are exposed to an external fluid, said fluid constituting an electrolyte,', 'one or more electrochemical system;, 'said first part comprisingsaid galvanic cell adapted to power, when in operation, said one or more electrochemical system; andsaid second part comprising a boost converter adapted for amplifying a potential generated between said first electrode and said second electrode;wherein said one or more electrochemical system are an electrolytic cell provided by a third electrode connected with an output side of said boost converter and said second electrode when exposed to said external fluid constituting an electrolyte, whereby when in operation ions are released from one or more of said first, second or third electrode into said external fluid constituting an electrolyte; andwherein said one or more electrochemical system are at least two electrochemical systems.221-. (canceled)22. The electrochemical device according to claim 1 , wherein said ...

Hand-Held Device for Fluorescence Excitation and for Irradiating Microorganisms in the Mouth and Throat

The invention relates to a hand-held device for excitation and irradiation of pathogenic microorganisms in the mouth and throat, e.g. a toothbrush comprising at least one excitation light source in the short-wave visible spectral range for auto-fluorescence excitation of the pathogenic microorganisms, at least one primary irradiation light source in the red spectral range for primary irradiation of the pathogenic microorganisms and for transillumination, and optionally at least one secondary irradiation light source in the visible spectral range for secondary irradiation of the pathogenic microorganisms, wherein the irradiation light sources have spectral components that can be absorbed by endogenous porphyrins, which are produced by the pathogenic microorganisms, whereby a fluorescence excitation and an inactivation of the pathogenic microorganisms occurs on the basis of subsequent processes. In order to prevent the unintentional irradiation of the eyes, a pressure sensor is designed to release higher light intensities only once a contact pressure has been measured. In addition, the radiation must leave the hand-held device in a divergent manner. The spatially resolved detection of the fluorescence of the pathogenic microorganisms can optionally be used to induce the inactivation of the bacteria by targeted irradiation in the fluorescent range. 110-. (canceled)11. A hand-held device for excitation and irradiation of pathogenic microorganisms in the mouth and throat , comprisingat least one excitation light source in the short-wave visible spectral range for auto-fluorescence excitation and irradiation of the pathogenic microorganisms on the surface,at least one primary irradiation light source in the red spectral range for primary irradiation of the pathogenic microorganisms and for transillumination, andoptionally at least one secondary irradiation light source in the visible spectral range from 450 nm to 600 nm, whereinthe emitted radiation of the irradiation ...

Light Emitting Disconnectable Blow-Dry Brush

A round hair-brush comprising: a hollow body comprising holes in its circumference; and a handle connected with the hollow body on one end thereof, wherein the body comprises: at least one electric generator having a shaft; at least one LED electrically connected with the at least one electric generator; and at least one propeller electrically connected with the at least one electric generator shaft, the at least one propeller configured to turn upon receiving air current from a hair-dryer and transfer the rotation power to the generator, the generator configured to transform the rotation power to electric power thereby lighting up the at least one LED. 1. A hair styling device comprising:a hollow body comprising holes, said body comprising:at least one electric generator having a shaft;at least one LED electrically connected with said at least one electric generator; andat least one propeller electrically connected with said at least one electric generator shaft, said at least one propeller configured to turn upon receiving air current from a hair-dryer and transfer the rotation power to the generator,said generator configured to transform said rotation power to electric power thereby lighting up the at least one LED.2. The hair styling device of claim 1 , wherein said hollow body comprises a round hair-brush body connected to a handle.3. The hair styling device of claim 1 , wherein said hollow body comprises a hair diffuser configured to be attached to a hair dryer.4. The hair styling device of claim 1 , wherein said hollow body comprises an air concentrator configured to be attached to a hair dryer.5. The hair styling device of claim 1 , wherein said electric generator is a dynamo generator.6. The hair styling device of claim 1 , wherein said at least one LED is one of a UV LED and an IR LED.7. The hair styling device of claim 1 , wherein said at least one LED comprises a plurality of electrically chained LEDs.8. The hair styling device of claim 7 , wherein said ...

Structure Modifying Apparatus

An apparatus for activating a chemistry disposed upon a target structure includes a handle having an axis of orientation; a structure contacting element attached to the handle a radiant energy source having an emissive outlet adjacent to the structure contacting element wherein a vector associated with the application of the apparatus to a structure intersects and is normal to the axis of orientation and passes through the structure contacting surface.

Portable hair styling device with massaging bristles and formulation dispenser

A hair and scalp treatment device that comprises a dispenser connected to a cartridge, wherein the cartridge comprises a formulation; a plurality of tips on the device, wherein the tips have at least one opening to dispense the formulation; and a controller configured to control the dispensing of the formulation through one or more tips individually.

SMART TOOTHBRUSH UTILIZING FLUORESCENCE AND INTRAORAL CAMERA

A smart toothbrush system, utilizing fluorescence and an intraoral camera, includes a toothbrush handle with embedded electronics, detachable brush and intraoral camera heads, and wireless connectivity capability for communication with external devices. The detachable brush head system is capable of directing particular wavelengths of light to the oral cavity, producing visible fluorescence when incident upon certain biomaterials that are indicative of the presence of various dental conditions. The intraoral camera head is capable of directing the same wavelengths of light to the oral cavity to produce the same fluorescing effect and can be used to closely inspect or record the presence of harmful biomaterials indicative of dental health. 1. A toothbrush system comprising:a toothbrush handle;a removable toothbrush brush head attachable to an attachment end of the toothbrush handle;transparent bristles disposed on a distal end of the brush head; andone or more light sources configured to deliver light outward through the transparent bristles.2. The toothbrush system of claim 1 , wherein the toothbrush handle includes a microcontroller claim 1 , an inertial measurement unit claim 1 , a battery claim 1 , a charging circuit claim 1 , electrical contacts claim 1 , and a control button.3. The toothbrush system of claim 1 , further comprising a light tube extending from a proximal end to the distal end of the brush head claim 1 , the light tube operable to deliver light from the one or more light sources to the transparent bristles.4. The toothbrush system of claim 3 , wherein the one or more light sources are located in in the toothbrush handle.5. The toothbrush system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more light sources are located in the brush head.6. The toothbrush system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more light sources emits light having a wavelength that claim 1 , when incident upon surfaces within an oral cavity claim 1 , is capable of producing detectable visible ...

SONIC TOOTHBRUSH AND WHITENING COMPOUND

Technologies are generally described for systems, methods and devices relating to sonic toothbrush and whitening compound. In some examples, systems may comprise a sonic toothbrush. The sonic toothbrush may include a head section and a handle section. The head section may include a head at a first end and a connector attached to the handle section at a second end. The head may include bristles, a blue light emitting diode (LED) and a white LED. The handle section may include a sonicator configured to vibrate the head. The handle section may include controls to provide power to the sonicator, to select a speed of the sonicator, to provide power to the blue LED, and to provide power to the white LED. The systems may comprise a whitening compound including hydrogen peroxide. The hydrogen peroxide in the whitening compound may be activated when exposed to light emitted by the blue LED. 1. An oral cleaning and tooth whitening system , the system comprising: [ bristles;', 'a blue light emitting diode (LED);', 'and a white LED;, 'a first side and a second side, the first side includes, 'a tongue cleaner;', 'the second side includes], 'a sonic toothbrush, wherein the sonic toothbrush includes a head section and a handle section, where the head section includes a head at a first end and a connector at a second end, wherein the connector is attached to the handle section, where the head includes a sonicator, wherein the sonicator is configured to vibrate the head;', 'a control to provide power to the sonicator;', 'a control to select a speed of the sonicator;', 'a control to provide power to the blue LED;', 'a control to provide power to the white LED;, 'the handle section includesa whitening compound, wherein the whitening compound includes hydrogen peroxide and the hydrogen peroxide in the whitening compound is activated when exposed to blue light emitted by the blue LED.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sonic toothbrush includes a rechargeable battery claim 1 , the ...

CLEANING APPLIANCE

A dental cleaning appliance includes a fluid reservoir for storing working fluid, a nozzle for delivering working fluid to the teeth of a user, a light source for illuminating the fluid reservoir and a control circuit for activating the light source to generate an alert which is conveyed to the user through the illumination of the fluid reservoir. 1. A dental cleaning appliance comprising:a handle;a fluid reservoir for storing working fluid;a fluid delivery system for receiving the working fluid from the fluid reservoir and delivering the working fluid to the teeth of a user during use, the fluid delivery system comprising a nozzle for delivering the working fluid to the teeth of the user;a light source located within the handle and external to the fluid reservoir for illuminating at least part of the fluid reservoir;a light emitting surface located on an end surface of the handle which faces the fluid reservoir, the light emitting surface emitting light emitted from the light source for illuminating the at least part of the fluid reservoir; anda control circuit for activating the light source.2. The appliance of claim 1 , further comprising a stem extending between the handle and the nozzle claim 1 , and wherein the fluid reservoir is connected to the stem.3. (canceled)4. The appliance of claim 1 , comprising a light pipe located within the handle for conveying light emitted from the light source towards the fluid reservoir.5. (canceled)6. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the fluid reservoir covers the light emitting surface of the handle.7. The appliance of claim 6 , wherein the end surface of the handle is concave in shape.8. The appliance of claim 2 , wherein the stem is detachably connected to the handle.9. The appliance of claim 8 , wherein the control circuit is configured to inhibit the activation of the light source when the stem is detached from the handle.10. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the fluid reservoir comprises a light emitting surface for ...

Cleaning appliance

A dental cleaning appliance includes a fluid reservoir for storing working fluid, a nozzle for delivering working fluid to the teeth of a user, a light source for illuminating the fluid reservoir and a control circuit for activating the light source to generate an alert which is conveyed to the user through the illumination of the fluid reservoir.

Self-Cleaning and Retractable Toilet Brush

A toilet brush that is self-cleaning and retractable for hygienic storage. The toilet brush includes a handle, a connecting shaft, a tubular enclosure, a removable brush, a plurality of ultraviolet (UV) light sources, and a battery. The handle is terminally connected to the connecting shaft to provide a user with a grasping element. The removable brush is adjacently and concentrically to the connected shaft, opposite the handle. The tubular enclosure houses the removable brush and is positioned concentric with the connecting shaft, adjacent to the removable brush. Additionally, the tubular enclosure is slidably mounted to the connected shat, opposite the handle. The plurality of UV light sources kills or inactivates microorganisms on the removable brush. As such, the plurality of UV light sources is distributed about an inner surface of the tubular enclosure and is powered by the battery. The battery is internally mounted within the connecting shaft. 1. A self-cleaning and retractable toilet brush comprises:a handle;an connecting shaft;a tubular enclosure;a removable brush;a plurality of ultraviolet (UV) light sources;a battery;the handle being terminally connected to the connecting shaft;the removable brush being positioned adjacent to the connecting shaft, opposite the handle;the removable brush being concentrically attached to the connecting shaft;the tubular enclosure being positioned concentric with the connecting shaft, adjacent to the removable brush;the tubular enclosure being slidably mounted to the connecting shaft, opposite the handle;the battery being internally mounted within the connecting shaft;the battery being electrically connected to the plurality of UV light sources;the plurality of UV light sources being distributed about an inner surface of the tubular enclosure; andeach of the plurality of UV light sources being adjacently connected to the inner surface of the tubular enclosure.2. The self-cleaning and retractable toilet brush as claimed in ...

LIGHT EMITTING OSCILLATING TOOTHBRUSH

An electric toothbrush includes a handle with a motor and a light source located in a proximal end. A brush head is in a distal end of the toothbrush, and a drive shaft conveys kinetic energy from the motor to the brush head. The drive shaft includes a light guide from the light source to the distal end and contains two layers of an optical medium of differing refractive indices to enable TIR within the light guide. The brush has a tuft plate having bristles and is made of a polymer such that the water contact angle of the tuft plate is less than 90 degrees and is at least partially transparent. The handle and the tuft plate have electrical contacts to make a contact sensor and a movement sensor provides movement data. A computing device processes movement and contact data to determine when to activate the light. 1. An electric power toothbrush comprisinga handle in a proximal end and a brush head in a distal end, the drive shaft includes a light guide containing at least two layers of an optical medium of differing refractive indices to enable total internal reflection within the light guide, and', 'a light source located in the proximal end of the toothbrush which injects light with a wavelength of between 400 nm and 500 nm into the light guide and light exits the distal end of the toothbrush., 'a drive shaft which conveys kinetic energy from a motor located in the proximal end of the toothbrush to bristles located in the distal end of the toothbrush, wherein;'}2. An electric power toothbrush as claimed in wherein the handle has a proximal drive shaft claim 1 , the brush head is replaceable claim 1 , and a connector on the proximal drive shaft connects to a connector on the brush head and also serves as an optic ferrule for the light guide.3. An electric power toothbrush as claimed in wherein the inner perimeter of both connectors encompass the outer perimeter of the light guide.4. An electric power toothbrush as claimed in comprising a light source concentrator ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATIC BRIGHTNESS/GAIN CONTROL WHILE MEASURING LOCALIZED ORAL INFLAMMATION

A method () for localizing gingival inflammation using an oral care device (), the method comprising: (i) emitting () light at a first intensity by a light emitter (); (ii) obtaining () first reflectance measurements reflectance data; (iii) determining (), by a controller () from the first reflectance data, whether the location comprises gingiva; (iv) automatically adjusting (), based at least in part on the first reflectance data, the intensity of a light emitter to a second intensity different from the first intensity, and/or automatically adjusting () a gain of a light detector; (v) obtaining () a second plurality of reflectance measurements by the light detector of the oral care device for at least some of the locations; and (vi) determining (), using the second plurality of reflectance measurements, whether gingiva at the location is inflamed. 1. A method for localizing gingival inflammation using an oral care device , the method comprising:emitting light at a first intensity by a light emitter of the oral care device;obtaining a first plurality of reflectance measurements by a light detector of the oral care device from a surface at each of a plurality of locations within the user's mouth to generate first reflectance data for each of the plurality of locations;determining by a controller of the oral care device from the first reflectance data, for each of the plurality of locations, whether the surface comprises gingiva;automatically adjusting, based at least in part on the first reflectance data, the intensity of a light emitter corresponding to one of the plurality of surfaces to a second intensity different from the first intensity, and/or automatically adjusting a gain of a light detector corresponding to one of the plurality of surfaces;obtaining a second plurality of reflectance measurements by the light detector of the oral care device for at least some of the plurality of locations; anddetermining, by the controller using the second plurality of ...

CLEANING AND DISINFECTING ITEMS

Devices, systems and methods for cleaning and disinfecting footwear items are disclosed herein. In an aspect, an apparatus is disclosed comprising an ultraviolet light element configured to emit ultraviolet light toward a top covering element configured to receive one or more contaminated item, wherein the ultraviolet light element is located within a lower frame element. In another aspect, a grating element is disclosed comprising a frame of bars configured to support the one or more contaminated item; wherein the grating element is a ceiling enclosure portion of the lower frame element. In yet another aspect, a brush frame element mounted to an underside of the grating element is disclosed, wherein the brush frame element comprises a set of brush strips configured to protrude through at least one space between the frame bars. 1. A system comprising:an ultraviolet light element configured to emit ultraviolet light toward a top covering element configured to receive one or more contaminated item, wherein the ultraviolet light element is located within a lower frame element;a grating element comprising a frame of bars configured to support the one or more contaminated item; wherein the grating element is a ceiling enclosure portion of the lower frame element; anda brush frame element mounted to an underside of the grating element, wherein the brush frame element comprises a set of brush strips configured to protrude through at least one space between the frame bars.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the brush frame element further comprises a first brush guide claim 1 , a second brush guide claim 1 , a third brush guide claim 1 , and a fourth brush guide connected to the set of brush strips claim 1 , wherein the first brush guide and the second brush guide are connected to a first subset of brush strips claim 1 , and wherein the third brush guide and the fourth brush guide are connected to a second subset of brush strips.3. The system of claim 2 , further comprising ...

SHORT WAVELENGTH VISIBLE LIGHT-EMITTING TOOTHBRUSH WITH AN ELECTRONIC SIGNAL INTERLOCK CONTROL

A short wavelength visible light-emitting toothbrush with an electronic interlock control device preventing operation when the toothbrush is removed from the user's mouth. The electronic interlock control over operation is necessary to prevent accidental eye exposure to the high intensity light source with a wavelength in the range of 400 nm to 500 nm. The light-emitting toothbrush activates upon formation of an electrical circuit between the brush handle in contact with the users hand and the brush head or brush bristles in contact with moisture contained in a human mouth such as saliva or water mixed with toothpaste but deactivates immediately when removed from the mouth, thus protecting the user's eyes from direct exposure to the high power light source contained in the brush-head. 1. A method of treating teeth comprisinggrasping a toothbrush with a hand of user,inserting bristles of the toothbrush into the mouth of the user and thereby completing an electrical circuit to enable the flow of electrical current from the toothbrush through the hand and mouth of the user as connected by the user's body in the range of 10 and 100 nanoamperes to cause the activation of a source of light with a wavelength in the range of 400 nm to 500 nm in the user's mouth to illuminate the inside of the user's mouth with light with a wavelength in the range of 400 nm to 500 nm.29. A method as claimed in claim further comprising removing the bristles from the mouth of the user , thereby disabling the flow of the electrical current from the toothbrush through the hand and mouth of the user as connected by the user's body and deactivating the source of light.39. A method as claimed in claim further comprising a preliminary step of closing a make/break switch on the brush to enable operation by making a current path through the switch.49. A method as claimed in claim comprising terminating brushing when a signal is received from the brush that a time period has elapsed. This application ...

BRUSH WITH LED LIGHT SOURCE

A brush with an LED light source includes a body, and a head provided at a tip of the body, the head including a housing part connected to the body, a support part detachably attached to the housing part, a brush part formed of a plurality of bristles planted in the support part, and a light-source part provided inside the housing part, wherein the light-source part has a first LED for emitting light having a peak in a first wavelength band and a second LED for emitting light having a peak in a second wavelength band different from the first wavelength band. 1. A brush with an LED light source comprising:a body; and a housing part connected to the body;', 'a support part detachably attached to the housing part;', 'a brush part formed of a plurality of bristles planted in the support part; and', 'a light-source part provided inside the housing part,, 'a head provided at a tip of the body, the head comprisingwherein the light-source part has a first LED for emitting light having a peak in a first wavelength band and a second LED for emitting light having a peak in a second wavelength band different from the first wavelength band.2. The brush with an LED light source according to claim 1 , wherein the first wavelength band is a range of 610 nm to 780 nm claim 1 , and the second wavelength band is a range of 315 nm to 400 nm.3. The brush with an LED light source according to claim 1 , wherein the first wavelength band is a range of 610 nm to 780 nm claim 1 , and the second wavelength band is a range of 450 nm to 590 nm.4. The brush with an LED light source according to claim 1 , wherein a first light emission pattern of the first LED and a second light emission pattern of the second LED are different from each other.5. The brush with an LED light source according to claim 1 , wherein the brush part is provided to overlap the light-source part.6. The brush with an LED light source according to claim 1 , wherein at least a region overlapping the first LED and the second ...

Short Wavelength Visible Light-Emitting Toothbrush With An Electronic Signal Interlock Control

A toothbrush having one or more light sources with an electronic interlock control device preventing operation of the light source when the toothbrush is removed from the user's mouth. The electronic interlock control over operation is necessary to prevent accidental eye exposure to the high intensity light source with a wavelength in the range of about 400 nm to about 1000 nm. The light-emitting toothbrush activates upon entering the user's mouth but deactivates immediately when removed, thus protecting the user's eyes from direct exposure to the high power light source contained in the brush head. 1. A toothbrush having a light source comprising:a battery, a light assembly, electronics coupled to the battery and the light assembly, the brush including a handle and a distal end with bristles mounted on the distal end;the light assembly comprising a light source with a within the handle which directs a light beam through a light pipe made from a non-conductive plastic installed in the distal end and emitting light out of an aperture;the distal end including bristles mounted on the distal end and a light aperture, the distal end being equipped with a first electrical contact accessible on an exterior surface and a second electrical contact accessible on an exterior surface, the first and the second electrical contacts being the separated from one another by a non-conductive region of one of the handle or distal end to create an open circuit;the first and second electrical contact connected to the electronics, said electronics being adapted to determine whenever the distal end is outside the environment of the mouth, and permit activation of the source of light only when the source of light is inside the mouth of the user and a current signal loop is completed through the first and second electrical contacts and the body of the user.2. The toothbrush as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the light pipe is comprised of a non-conductive plastic and is encased in a conductive ...

Short Wavelength Visible Light-Emitting Toothbrush With An Electronic Signal Interlock Control

A toothbrush having one or more light sources with an electronic interlock control device preventing operation of the light source when the toothbrush is removed from the user's mouth. The electronic interlock control over operation is necessary to prevent accidental eye exposure to the high intensity light source with a wavelength in the range of about 400 nm to about 1000 nm. The light-emitting toothbrush activates upon entering the user's mouth but deactivates immediately when removed, thus protecting the user's eyes from direct exposure to the high power light source contained in the brush head. 179-. (canceled)80. A light emitting oral care instrument comprising:a battery and a light source with a wavelength in the range of about 400 nm to about 500 nm, electronics coupled to the battery and the light source to supply electricity from the battery to the source at current and voltage that causes the light source to emit light, the device including a handle and a distal end;at least a portion of the instrument being equipped with one or more sensors to determine whenever the distal end is outside the environment of the mouth and permits activation of the source of light only when the one or more sensors detect that the distal end of the device has been placed in the mouth, and a ramp-up sequence adapted to modify the power of the light source before it reaches full power.81. The instrument as claimed in claim 80 , wherein the ramp-up sequence comprises a short burst of low frequency light pulses or flashes of the therapeutic light for a period of at least 0.5 seconds.82. The instrument as claimed in claim 80 , wherein the ramp-up sequence comprises a gradually increasing intensity of the therapeutic light over a period of at least 0.5 seconds.83. The instrument as claimed in further including an alarm adapted to warn a user of a power status of the source of light before it reaches full power.84. The instrument as claimed in claim 83 , wherein the alarm ...

Folding self-cleaning toothbrush

A folding self-cleaning toothbrush is configured with of a head having bristles, a handle with an open recess wherein the head can be stored, a joint which allows the head to fold into the handle, a battery, and a sanitization device with LED lights that emit light in a spectrum suitable for cleaning the head/bristles. The head may be detachable and disposable. The toothbrush also has a computing system for controlling activation of the UV light emitter/sanitization device, as well as to generate notifications related to use and/or cleaning of the toothbrush.

End effector with embedded power source

End effectors and systems including end effectors including embedded batteries and auxiliary components powered by the batteries are described. In an example, the end effector includes a base portion coupleable to a motor carried by an appliance that is separate from the end effector; and a battery disposed in the base portion configured to power an auxiliary component of the end effector.

TOOTHBRUSH WITH REMOVABLE SMART DEVICE

In some embodiments, an oral care system includes a toothbrush and a smart device removably retained in the toothbrush and having a plurality of sensors for sensing conditions of the oral cavity. The sensors may include sensors that obtain information while the smart device is retained in the toothbrush and sensors that obtain information while the smart device is separated from the toothbrush. 1. An oral care system comprising:a handle extending from a proximal end to a distal end, the handle comprising a sidewall defining a receptacle in the handle and an opening to the receptacle at the proximal end of the handle;a head disposed proximate the distal end of the handle and comprising a tooth cleaning element; anda smart device selectively receivable in the receptacle of the handle and comprising a first sensor for acquiring first oral health data with the smart device in a retained position in the receptacle in the handle and a second sensor for acquiring second oral health data with the smart device in a removed position, separate from the handle.2. The oral care system of claim 1 , wherein the first sensor comprises a sensor for determining a position or orientation of the handle or the head with the smart device in the retained position.3. The oral care system of claim 2 , wherein the smart device further comprises a transmitter for transmitting information relating to the position or orientation to a receiver separate from a toothbrush comprising the handle and the head.4. The oral care system of claim 3 , wherein the receiver separate from the toothbrush is associated with an electronic device.5. The oral care system of claim 4 , wherein the electronic device is configured to run an oral health application that displays to a user information about the user's oral health.6. The oral care system of claim 1 , wherein the second sensor comprises an imaging sensor.7. The oral care system of claim 6 , wherein the imaging sensor captures an image of at least a ...

DENTAL DEVICE FOR AUTOMATICALLY CLEANING A PERSON'S ORAL CAVITY

Mouthpieces for fitting inside a user's mouth and cleaning the teeth, tongue, gums and/or roof of the mouth are provided. The mouthpiece is a hands free toothbrush designed to fit inside the mouth and clean the teeth, tongue, gums and/or roof of the mouth. The mouthpiece is made up of flexible material and is sized to fit the user's mouth. It contains intricately designed tube structures. It will clean the user's mouth, teeth, tongue and gums. The mouthpiece slips in to the mouth and fits or approximates the contour of an individual's teeth. When not in use, the mouthpiece can be kept in its own container for sanitary purposes. 1. A dental device for cleaning user's teeth , gums , tongue and/or roof of the mouth , comprising a mouthpiece shaped to fit or approximate the user's mouth , and to fit in the user's mouth , said device including one or more vibratory elements for vibrating portions of the device relative to the user's teeth and/or gums.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the mouthpiece includes one or more brushes driven by the vibratory elements.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the vibratory element comprises one or more ultrasonic transducers.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the mouthpiece includes one or more tubular structures for delivering or removing a fluid to the user's mouth.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the mouthpiece further includes an ultraviolet light source.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the vibratory element is electrically driven.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein the vibratory element is battery driven.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the vibratory element is driven by ultrasonic pulses of water.9. The device of claim 1 , wherein the mouthpiece further includes one or more sensors for measuring at least one physiological parameter of the user's mouth.10. The device of claim 9 , wherein the physiological parameter is selected from the group consisting of a salt component claim 9 , temperature claim 9 , moisture claim 9 , pH ...

Electric Toothbrush, Brush Unit, and Method for Operating an Electric Toothbrush

In one embodiment, the invention can be an electric toothbrush including a trajectory detecting module configured to detect a trajectory of movement of a brush, the trajectory including a plurality of positions; an attitude detecting module configured to detect an attitude of the brush; a site estimating module configured to estimate a brushing site for each of the plurality of positions of the trajectory, each estimated brushing site being based on the trajectory detected by the trajectory detecting module; and a back most tooth detecting module configured to detect a back most tooth based on a change of the attitude detected by the attitude detecting module; wherein the site estimating module is further configured to correct the estimated brushing site for each of the plurality of positions of the trajectory based on the estimated site of the detected back most tooth 1. A brush unit detachable from a main body unit of an electric toothbrush , the brush unit comprising:a light transmitting part included on a front surface of the brush unit, a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending from a front surface of the brush unit in a pressing direction, wherein the light transmitting part directs more light in a first direction, which intersects the pressing direction, than in the pressing direction; anda light receiving part included on the front surface for receiving light;wherein the light transmitting part and the light receiving part are arranged on opposing sides of the plurality of tooth cleaning elements, andwherein the first direction lies within a plane including both the light transmitting part and the light receiving part.2. The brush unit according to claim 1 , wherein the light receiving part receives more light from a second direction claim 1 , which intersects the pressing direction claim 1 , than from the pressing direction.3. The brush unit according to claim 1 , wherein the tooth cleaning elements form a bristle field claim 1 , and the tooth ...

HAIR CONDITION-DETERMINING DEVICE, HAIR CONDITION-DETERMINING SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A HAIR CONDITION

A hair condition-determining device can have a device body having at least one first region and one second region, wherein the first region and the second region are designed in such a way that the hair of the user can be moved between the first region and the second region, at least one optional light source arranged in or on the device body for illuminating the hair of the user, at least one optical sensor arranged in or on the device body for sensing light that has been emitted by the light source and has interacted with the hair and/or ambient light that has interacted with the hair, and an electronic circuit device arranged in or on the device body, wherein the electronic circuit device is coupled to the optical sensor in order to receive the detected light. 1. A hair condition-determining device for providing information regarding a hair condition of hair of a user , the device having:a device body having at least one first region and one second region, which are formed such that the hair of the user can be moved between the first region and the second region;at least one optional light source, arranged in or on the device body, for illuminating the hair of the user;at least one optical sensor, arranged in or on the device body, for detecting light which has been irradiated by the light source and has interacted with the hair, and/or ambient light which has interacted with the hair; andelectronic circuit device arranged in or on the device body,wherein the electronic circuit device is coupled to the optical sensor in order to receive a signal generated by employing the detected light, andwherein the electronic circuit device is designed to determine information regarding the hair condition of the user on the basis of the received signal and to provide the information to the user.2. The hair condition-determining device according to claim 1 ,wherein the device body is formed as a comb or as a brush, and wherein the first region and the second region comprise ...

SHORT WAVELENGTH VISIBLE LIGHT-EMITTING TOOTHBRUSH WITH AN ELECTRONIC SIGNAL INTERLOCK CONTROL

A short wavelength visible light-emitting toothbrush with an electronic interlock control device preventing operation when the toothbrush is removed from the user's mouth. The electronic interlock control over operation is necessary to prevent accidental eye exposure to the high intensity light source with a wavelength in the range of 400 nm to 500 nm. The light-emitting toothbrush activates upon entering the user's mouth but deactivates immediately when removed, thus protecting the user's eyes from direct exposure to the high power light source contained in the brush head. 1. A toothbrush having a light source comprising:a brush including a battery, a source of light with a wavelength in the range of about 400 nm to about 500 nm, electronics coupled to the battery and source of light to supply electricity from the battery to the source at current and voltage that causes the source to emit light, the brush including a handle and a distal end;the distal end including bristles mounted on the distal end and the source of light;at least a portion of the handle and at least a portion of the distal end being equipped with a sensor to determine whenever the distal end is outside the environment of the mouth and permits activation of the source of light only when the source of light is inside the mouth of the user, the sensor selected from the group consisting of: a capacitive sensor which detects current flowing through the body of a user when the brush head or bristles are in contact with the mouth and the handle is in contact with the hand; a capacitive displacement sensor that senses change of position of any conductive target such as the human body; an inductive sensor that uses an inductance loop to measure the proximity of conductors such as the human body; a passive thermal infrared that detects the warmth of the human mouth; a photoelectric sensor that detects reflected IR light emitted and absorbed by the sensor itself; a light sensor that is triggered by darkness ...

Device for Cleaning and Disinfecting Footwear

Devices, systems and methods for cleaning and disinfecting footwear items are disclosed herein. In an aspect a cleaning belt element is configured to rotate a cleaning belt in a continuous loop around a first rotating cylinder and a second rotating cylinder wherein the first rotating cylinder and the second rotating cylinder are connected by the cleaning belt. In another aspect, a containment element is configured to receive the footwear item wherein the containment element comprises a shroud, one or more bristle protruding from at least one inside wall of the shroud, and a transparent floor layer wherein the received footwear item rests In yet another aspect, an ultraviolet light element is configured to emit ultraviolet light from an ultraviolet light source wherein the ultraviolet light source is located below the transparent floor layer.

SONIC VIBRATION TOOTHBRUSH

A sonic vibration toothbrush includes a head extending in an axial direction with a plurality of bristles implanted at an outer circumference thereof in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction; a head arm having an inner space to transmit a sonic wave to the head. A top portion of the head arm where the inner space is narrowed is coupled to the head and a motor accommodating portion that accommodates a motor therein and transmits a sonic wave generated by a rotating force of the motor to the head arm. The toothbrush further includes a handle having a space for accommodating a battery; an input unit provided at the motor accommodating portion in a button form; a display unit provided at the handle; and a control circuit that controls the motor according to input information provided from the input unit. 1. A sonic vibration toothbrush , comprising:a head extending in an axial direction and having a plurality of bristles implanted at an outer circumference thereof in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction;a head arm having an inner space to transmit a sonic wave to the head and having a truncated cone shape so that the inner space is gradually narrowed from a bottom to a top, wherein a top portion of the head arm where the inner space is narrowed is coupled to the head;a motor accommodating portion configured to accommodate a motor therein and transmit a sonic wave generated by a rotating force of the motor to the head arm;a handle formed in a streamlined shape and having a space for accommodating a battery;an input unit provided at the motor accommodating portion in a button form;a display unit provided at the handle and having at least two lamps; anda control circuit configured to control the motor according to input information provided from the input unit.2. The sonic vibration toothbrush according to claim 1 ,wherein the input unit includes a first input button located at a center thereof, and second to fifth input buttons located at upper, ...

Light emitting oral care implement and method of detecting plaque

A toothbrush uses light to deliver an oral care benefit such as the detection of plaque or the whitening of teeth. In one embodiment, a toothpaste formulation contains ultraviolet brighteners as a whitening ingredient that has a whitening or bleaching effect when in contact with ultraviolet radiation. The activation of the brighteners may occur through the use of a toothbrush having a UV source. In yet another embodiment, a toothpaste formulation contains an oxidizing agent as a whitening ingredient, the activation of which occurs through the use of a toothbrush having a source of light energy which includes LEDs in the bristle field.

HANDHELD FACIAL MASSAGE AND LIGHT THERAPY DEVICE

A Handheld Facial Massage and Light Therapy Device. One form of the device is a standard handpiece having a series of interchangeable treatment heads insertible therein. The handpiece has a head receptacle for accepting cooperating treatment heads for twist-locking therein or by other engagement arrangement. The treatment heads may or may not have an internal motor assembly within them to create vibratory motion in the assembled device. The groups of possible treatment heads include LED-light-emitting heads, microcurrent-emitting heads, a treatment head having an abrasive or pebbled surface, as well as a bristle brush head. Other versions of the treatment head may combine the features of the aforementioned heads. In another version, the handpiece and treatment head are integrated and not exchangeable. In this second version, a combination LED-light-emitting outer ring surrounds a central dual-lobe massage surface. The dual-lobe massage surface may be made from an inert material such as silicone, or it may be metallic in order to provide emission of therapeutic microcurrents. 120.-. (canceled)21. A facial treatment device comprising:a handpiece defined by a handle section and a head section extending therefrom;a dual-lobe massage head protruding from said head section, said dual-lobe massage head comprising a pair of lobes separated by a groove formed therebetween, said groove recessed relative to each of said pair of lobes; andan internal motor subassembly disposed within said dual-lobe massage head and configured to vibrate said dual-lobe massage head.22. The facial treatment device of claim 21 , wherein the dual-lobe massage head is detachable from said head section.23. The facial treatment device of claim 21 , wherein each of said pair of lobes comprises a metallic face.24. The facial treatment device of claim 23 , wherein said dual-lobe massage head further comprises a metallic sidewall that circumferentially surrounds said pair of lobes.25. The facial treatment ...

HYGIENIC NAIL BRUSH

A nail brush comprising; a handle section; a plurality of bristles, each of said bristles having an attached end, connected to said handle section, and a free end; each free end positioned, relative to its neighbours, to collectively define an envelope partially enclosing a volume; wherein said volume is structured to receive a portion of at least one human digit extending from a digit tip substantially to an eponychium of said digit. 1. A nail brush comprising;a handle section;a plurality of bristles, each of said bristles having an attached end, connected to said handle section, and a free end;each free end positioned, relative to its neighbours, to collectively define an envelope partially enclosing a volume;wherein said volume is structured to receive a portion of at least one human digit extending from a digit tip substantially to an eponychium of said digit.2. A nail brush as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a cross-section of said volume is substantially a section of an obround.3. A nail brush as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said volume comprises three sets of bristles claim 1 , said attached ends of said bristles being located in planes set at an angle to each other.4. A nail brush as claimed in any preceding claim claim 1 , wherein said volume comprises a an arcuate channel.5. A nail brush as claimed in wherein said volume is a spheroid section claim 1 , shaped to receive a single finger.6. A nail brush as claimed in any preceding claim claim 1 , further comprising a cavity to contain soap or disinfectant.7. A nail brush as claimed in claim 6 , further comprising flexible sections to allow dispensing of said soap or disinfectant by application of pressure against said flexible sections.8. A nail brush as claimed in any preceding claim claim 6 , further comprising a prime mover to power movement of bristles.9. A nail brush as claimed in claim 9 , wherein said prime mover provides reciprocating translational motion for said brush.10. A nail brush as claimed in ...

Device for cleaning and disinfecting footwear

Devices, systems and methods for cleaning and disinfecting footwear items are disclosed herein. In an aspect a cleaning belt element is configured to rotate a cleaning belt in a continuous loop around a first rotating cylinder and a second rotating cylinder wherein the first rotating cylinder and the second rotating cylinder are connected by the cleaning belt. In another aspect, a containment element is configured to receive the footwear item wherein the containment element comprises a shroud, one or more bristle protruding from at least one inside wall of the shroud, and a transparent floor layer wherein the received footwear item rests. In yet another aspect, an ultraviolet light element is configured to emit ultraviolet light from an ultraviolet light source wherein the ultraviolet light source is located below the transparent floor layer.

CLEANING AND DISINFECTING ITEMS

Devices, systems and methods for cleaning and disinfecting footwear items are disclosed herein. In an aspect, an apparatus is disclosed comprising an ultraviolet light element configured to emit ultraviolet light toward a top covering element configured to receive one or more contaminated item, wherein the ultraviolet light element is located within a lower frame element. In another aspect, a grating element is disclosed comprising a frame of bars configured to support the one or more contaminated item; wherein the grating element is a ceiling enclosure portion of the lower frame element. In yet another aspect, a brush frame element mounted to an underside of the grating element is disclosed, wherein the brush frame element comprises a set of brush strips configured to protrude through at least one space between the frame bars. 1. A method comprising:receiving, by a system comprising a processor, a set of sensor data, wherein the set of sensor data represents force information related to a grating element of the system;activating, by the system, a reciprocation drive assembly of the system that moves a set of brush strips in contact with a contaminated item based on a receipt of the set of sensor data; andemitting, by the system, ultraviolet light from an ultraviolet light element based on a receipt of the set of sensor data.211. The method of claim , further comprising triggering , by the system , a relay element based on a determined value corresponding to the set of sensor data being greater than a threshold value.311. The method of claim , further comprising activating , by the system , the reciprocation drive assembly for a first period of time.411. The method of claim , further comprising emitting , by the system , ultraviolet light for a second period of time commencing at a first start time based on a receipt of the set of sensor data.512. The method of claim , further comprising deactivating , by the system , the reciprocation drive assembly or the relay ...

Light Emitting Oral Care Implement

An oral care product array includes a handle component and multiple refill components therefor. The handle component includes a power source. A first refill component includes a first light generating module which emits light in a first spectrum from the first refill component. A second refill component includes a second light generating module which emits light in a second spectrum from the second refill component. Each refill component has a coupled state, when coupled to the handle component, and a decoupled state, when decoupled from the handle component. When the first refill component is in the coupled state, the first light generating module is powered by the power source to emit light in the first spectrum. When the second refill component is in the coupled state, the second light generating module is powered by the power source to emit light in the second spectrum.

PERSONAL HYGIENE DEVICE HAVING TREATMENT-FORCE-MEASUREMENT UNIT

A personal hygiene device has a handle, a treatment head mounted for relative movement of at least a portion thereof with respect to the handle against a restoring force when a treatment force is applied in at least one direction onto the treatment head, a treatment-force-measurement unit for determining the applied treatment force comprising a light-emitting element, a light-sensitive element, and a light-changing element arranged at least partly in the light path between the light-emitting element and the light-sensitive element, wherein the light-changing element and at least one of the light-emitting element and light-sensitive element are arranged to be moved relatively to each other when at least the portion of the treatment head is moved. 1. A personal hygiene device , comprising:a handle;a treatment head mounted for relative movement of at least a portion of the treatment head with respect to the handle against a restoring force when a treatment force is applied in at least one direction onto the treatment head;a treatment-force-measurement unit for determining the applied treatment force comprising a light-emitting element, a light-sensitive element, and a light-changing element arranged at least partly in the light path between the light-emitting element and the light-sensitive element;wherein the light-changing element and at least one of the light-emitting element and light-sensitive element is arranged to be moved relatively to each other when at least the portion of the treatment head is moved.2. The personal hygiene device of claim 1 , wherein the light-changing element is a light-absorbing element.3. The personal hygiene device of claim 2 , wherein the light-absorbing element is realized as a translucent gray wedge claim 2 , wherein the gray wedge is arranged to fully cover the light-sensitive element with respect to the light emitted by the light-emitting element.4. The personal hygiene device of claim 2 , wherein the light-absorbing element is only ...

TOOTHBRUSH

A toothbrush having a body and a treatment device is disclosed. In one aspect, the toothbrush comprises: a body comprising a handle portion, a head portion and a longitudinal axis; a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending from the head portion; a treatment device coupled to the body so as to be alterable between a storage state and a use state, the treatment device comprising: a housing; a power source disposed within the housing; and an electromagnetic radiation source disposed within the housing and operably coupled to the power source. 1. A toothbrush comprising:a body comprising a handle portion, a head portion and a longitudinal axis;a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending from the head portion; and a housing;', 'a power source disposed within the housing; and', 'an electromagnetic radiation (EMR) source disposed within the housing and operably coupled to the power source., 'a treatment device coupled to the body so as to be alterable between a storage state and a use state, the treatment device comprising2. The toothbrush according to wherein the handle portion of the body comprises a longitudinal depression claim 1 , the treatment device nesting in the longitudinal depression when the treatment device is in the storage state.3. The toothbrush according to wherein the housing of the treatment device forms a transverse section of a handle of the toothbrush along the length of the longitudinal depression when the treatment device is in the storage state.4. The toothbrush according to wherein an outer surface of the housing of the treatment device is substantially flush with an outer surface of the handle portion of the body when the treatment device is in the storage state.5. The toothbrush according to wherein the handle portion comprises an aperture formed into a floor of the longitudinal depression claim 2 , the treatment device further comprising a bite guard protruding from the housing claim 2 , the EMR source configured to emit EMR from ...

Plaque Detecting Device and Toothbrush

The plaque detecting device of the present invention comprises a light emitting unit () which irradiates ultraviolet or blue excitation light (L) toward the tooth surface (), and a first and second light receiving units () which receive radiated light (L′) from the tooth surface (). The first light receiving unit extracts the spectral component of a first wavelength region including the wavelength range of fluorescent light specific to plaque from the radiated light (L′), and obtains a first output value corresponding to the intensity of that spectral component. The second light receiving unit extracts, from the radiated light (L′), the spectral component of a second wavelength region containing the wavelength range of the fluorescent light specific to enamel and having a predetermined lower limit wavelength below the lower limit wavelength of the first wavelength region, and obtains a second output value corresponding to the intensity of this spectral component. Determination of the relative magnitude of the ratio between the first output value and the second output value as compared to a first threshold value is performed. Determination of the relative magnitude of the difference between the first output value and the second output value as compared to a second threshold value is performed. 1. A plaque detecting device which determines the presence or absence of plaque on a tooth surface , characterized in that it comprises:a light emitting unit which irradiates ultraviolet or blue excitation light toward said tooth surface, anda first and second light receiving units which receive radiated light from said tooth surface induced by said excitation light,wherein said first light receiving unit extracts, from said radiated light, a spectral component of a first wavelength region having a predetermined lower limit wavelength and including the wavelength range of fluorescent light specific to plaque, and obtains a first output value corresponding to the intensity of ...

COMB WITH A LASER FUNCTION

A comb with a laser function includes a main body, a laser irradiation portion, a vibration portion and a controlling portion. The laser irradiation portion, the vibration portion and the controlling portion are disposed on the main body. The controlling portion is connected to the laser irradiation portion and the vibration portion. The main body includes a brush portion and a handle portion. The brush portion includes a comb tooth portion, and the comb tooth portion includes multiple comb teeth. The laser irradiation portion is adjacent to the comb tooth portion and irradiates a laser beam to a scalp according to the control of the controlling portion. The vibration portion is disposed on the brush portion to generate a vibration according to the control of the controlling portion. The comb with the laser function is capable of irradiating the laser beam to the scalp and massaging the scalp. 1. A comb with a laser function , comprising:a main body including a brush portion and a handle portion, wherein the brush portion includes a comb tooth portion, and the comb tooth portion includes multiple comb teeth;a laser irradiation portion disposed on the brush portion to be adjacent to the comb tooth portion, wherein the laser irradiation portion irradiates a laser beam to a person's scalp;a vibration portion disposed on the brush portion; anda controlling portion disposed on the main body and electrically connected to the laser irradiation portion and the vibration portion to activates the operations of the laser irradiation portion and the vibration portion.2. The comb according to claim 1 , further comprising a static electricity protection portion disposed on the main body and electrically connected to the controlling portion.3. The comb according to claim 2 , wherein the static electricity protection portion is a negative ion irradiation circuit or a contact static electricity protection circuit.4. The comb according to claim 1 , further comprising a pivot portion ...

Electronic Toothbrush

A toothbrush is provided. The toothbrush includes an elongated shaft having a brushing head removably attached thereon configured to extend and retract the brushing head from a handle portion. The handle portion is configured to support the brushing head, a rotating assembly, and an antimicrobial assembly. The rotating assembly is configured to rotatably drive the brushing head in either clockwise rotation or counterclockwise rotation. The antimicrobial assembly is configured to sterilize the brushing head and the elongated shaft shaft when retracted within the handle portion. The handle portion further includes a control panel on an exterior face of the handle portion configured to allow a user to operate the rotating assembly and/or the antimicrobial assembly. In this way, the toothbrush allows a user to achieve optimal cleaning of his teeth without introducing harmful microorganisms into his oral cavity. 1) An electronic toothbrush , comprising:a handle portion forming an interior volume;an elongated shaft extending outward from an end of said handle portion, wherein said elongated shaft is movably positioned within said handle portion such that said elongated shaft can be extended from or retracted into said handle portion.wherein said elongated shaft is operably connected to an electric motor at a first end thereof, and wherein said elongated shaft comprises a brushing head on a second end thereof;a rotating assembly configured to rotate said brushing head;an antimicrobial assembly disposed within said handle portion, wherein said antimicrobial assembly is adapted for use in sterilizing said brushing head.2) The toothbrush of claim 1 , wherein said brushing head is circular in shape and comprises a plurality of bristles extending outwardly therefrom.3) The toothbrush of claim 2 , wherein said plurality of bristles comprises straight bristles.4) The toothbrush of claim 2 , wherein said plurality of bristles comprises curved bristles.5) The toothbrush of claim 1 ...

ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE FOR RELEASING IONS

The present invention relates to an electrochemical device for releasing ions, comprising an electrical circuit comprising a first electrode and a second electrode adapted for providing a galvanic cell when the electrodes are exposed to a fluid constituting an electrolyte, and a boost converter adapted for amplifying a potential generated between the first and the second electrode. The electrical circuit further comprises a third electrode connected with an output side of the boost converter, wherein the second and the third electrode constitutes an electrolytic cell powered by the galvanic cell when the electrodes are exposed to a fluid. The present invention further relates to devices, such as a toothbrush or a shaver, adapted for being used in connection with a fluid, comprising such electrochemical device for releasing ions. 2. An electrochemical device according to claim 1 , wherein said electrochemical device is an handheld device claim 1 , wherein said first part is a handle portion for being held in the hand of a user claim 1 , and said second part is a head portion adapted to be in contact with said external fluid.3. An electrochemical device according to claim 1 , wherein said one or more electrochemical system are an electrolytic cell provided by a third electrode connected with an output side of said boost converter and said second electrode when exposed to said external fluid constituting an electrolyte claim 1 , whereby when in operation ions are released from one or more of said first claim 1 , second or third electrode into said external fluid constituting an electrolyte.4. An electrochemical device according to claim 3 , wherein said first electrode is a cathode electrode of said galvanic cell claim 3 , said third electrode is a cathode electrode of said electrolytic cell claim 3 , and said second electrode is a common anode electrode shared by said galvanic cell and said electrolytic cell.5. An electrochemical device according to wherein said one ...

Electric Toothbrush, Brush Unit, and Method for Operating an Electric Toothbrush

In one embodiment, the invention can be a brush unit detachable from a main body unit of an electric toothbrush. The brush unit includes: a light transmitting part included on a front surface of the brush unit, a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending from the front surface of the brush unit in a pressing direction, wherein the light transmitting part directs more light in a first direction, which intersects the pressing direction, than in the pressing direction; and a light receiving part included on the front surface for receiving light; wherein the light transmitting part and the light receiving part are arranged on opposing sides of the plurality of tooth cleaning elements; and wherein the first direction lies within a plane including both the light transmitting part and the light receiving part. 1. An electric toothbrush comprising:an oscillating assembly comprising a plurality of tooth cleaning elements, a light emitting element, and a light receiving element; anda drive assembly which drives the oscillating assembly to oscillate at a first frequency;wherein the light receiving element is fixed on an isolating member having a resonant frequency different from the first frequency.2. The electric toothbrush according to claim 1 , wherein the light emitting element is fixed on an isolating member having a resonant frequency different from the first frequency.3. The electric toothbrush according to claim 1 , whereinthe oscillating assembly comprises a brush unit to which the plurality of tooth cleaning elements are coupled and a stem coupled to a hollow part of the brush unit;the light emitting element and the light receiving element are positioned within the stem;the brush unit comprises a first transmission member and a second transmission member, the first and second transmission members arranged on opposing sides of the plurality of tooth cleaning elements; andwith the brush unit fitted to the stem, light emitted from the light emitting element is ...

Plaque Detecting Device and Toothbrush Incorporating Same

A plaque detecting device including a light emitting unit which irradiates light toward a tooth, and first and second light receiving units which receive radiated light from the tooth. The first light receiving unit extracts the spectral component of a first wavelength region containing fluorescent light specific to plaque and obtains a first output value corresponding to intensity of that spectral component. The second light receiving unit extracts the spectral component of a second wavelength region containing fluorescent light specific to enamel and obtains a second output value corresponding to the intensity of this spectral component. Determination of the relative magnitude of the ratio between the first output value and the second output value as compared to a first threshold value is performed. Determination of the relative magnitude of the difference between the first output value and the second output value as compared to a second threshold value is performed. 1. A plaque detecting device comprising:a light emitting unit which emits excitation light toward a surface of a tooth;a first light receiving unit which receives radiated light from the tooth surface induced by the excitation light, wherein the first light receiving unit extracts, from said radiated light, a first wavelength region, and obtains a first output value corresponding to an intensity of the radiated light in the first wavelength region;a second light receiving unit which receives radiated light from the tooth surface induced by the excitation light, wherein the second light receiving unit extracts, from said radiated light, a second wavelength region, and obtains a second output value corresponding to an intensity of the radiated light in the second wavelength region;a first determination unit which computes a magnitude of a ratio between the first output value and the second output value as compared to a predetermined first threshold value, anda second determination unit which computes a ...

BRUSHING APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL ANOMALY DETECTION

A brushing apparatus includes a head and a handle extending out from the head. The head includes a plurality of bristles. A camera may be secured to the head of the brushing apparatus adjacent to the plurality of bristles. The system may further include a processor and a memory in communication with the processor. The memory contains instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to receive an image from the camera as bristles of the plurality of bristles are engaged with a body. Further instructions cause the processor to detect an atypical contour of the image that indicates a physical anomaly. Further instructions cause the processor to generate a notification in response to detecting the atypical contour that indicates the physical anomaly. 1. A system comprising:a brushing apparatus with a head and a handle extending out from the head, wherein the head includes a plurality of bristles, wherein each bristle of the plurality of bristles defines a longitudinal length and is configured to be resistant to bending and compressing more than a nominal amount;a camera secured to the head of the brushing apparatus adjacent to the plurality of bristles, wherein the camera is configured to define a depth of field having a length that is around the longitudinal length of bristles of the plurality of bristles;a processor embedded in the brushing apparatus; and receive an image from the camera as bristles of the plurality of bristles are engaged with a body;', 'detect an atypical contour of the image that indicates a physical anomaly; and', 'generate a notification in response to detecting the atypical contour that indicates the physical anomaly., 'a memory embedded in the brushing apparatus and in communication with the processor, the memory containing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a light secured to the head adjacent to the camera configured to provide light for ...

Workpiece with integrated battery

A workpiece, such as a treatment workpiece, for use with a non-powered appliance is disclosed. The workpiece includes a rechargeable or non-rechargeable battery integrated into the workpiece housing. The workpiece in some examples can be configured such that the battery is neither removable nor replaceable. The capacity of the battery can either be selected so as to provide at least a single use of the workpiece or to correspond to the recommended replacement period (e.g., 90 days) of the workpiece.

A sterilize toothbrush

Provided is a toothbrush with a sterilizing function, in which ultraviolet rays are radiated from an ultraviolet lamp onto the brush head through the medium of optical fibers, to thereby improve sterilization efficiency and convenience in use. The toothbrush comprises: a head(11) made out of transparent materials, a handle(12), a power supply unit(13) and a switch(14) built in the handle(12), an ultraviolet lamp(15) that radiates ultraviolet rays when power is applied from the power supply unit(13) by input operation of the switch(14), and a plurality of optical fibers(17), one end being positioned near to the ultraviolet lamp(15) and the other end being positioned at the head(11), for transferring ultraviolet rays from the ultraviolet lamp(15) towards the brush head(19). The optical fiber(17) consists of a core made out of glass materials, a cladding layer for covering the outer peripheral of the core, and grooves formed in the optical fiber(17) at regular intervals for exposing ultraviolet rays.

Cleaning implement

一种牙齿处理器具，包括驱动机构，用于驱动刷毛载体相对于手柄的移动；和牙齿处理系统，用于向口腔传输信号且用于接收从口腔返回的信号。在处理过程之前，用户界面可操作成将器具置于第一操作模式和第二操作模式中的选择的一个中，在第一操作模式期间驱动机构使刷毛载体相对于手柄移动，在第二操作模式期间控制器根据接收到的信号启动对口腔的处理。在处理过程期间，用户界面能够由用户操作以从选择的操作模式暂时切换到另一操作模式。

Toothbrush including LED and home dental care system

LED를 포함하는 칫솔 및 홈 덴탈 케어 시스템을 개시한다. 본 실시예의 일 측면에 의하면, 입안의 세균을 살균하고, 세균의 성장을 억제함과 동시에 집에서 쉽게 치석량을 측정하고 분석함으로써, 치아상태를 확인할 수 있는 LED를 포함하는 칫솔 및 홈 덴탈 케어 시스템을 제공한다. Disclosed is a toothbrush and home dental care system including an LED. According to an aspect of the present embodiment, a toothbrush and home dental care system including an LED that can check the teeth condition by sterilizing bacteria in the mouth, inhibiting the growth of bacteria, and measuring and analyzing the amount of tartar easily at home. Provides.

electric toothbrush

본 발명의 일 측면은 LED 유닛을 장착하여 양치질할 때 구강 내의 소독과 치아의 미백 치료가 이루어지도록 하는 전동칫솔과 그 칫솔모 조립체를 제공하는 것에 있으며, 이러한 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 전동칫솔은 진동체가 구비된 핸들과, 상기 진동체와 결합되는 결합공간을 가지는 칫솔모 조립체를 포함하며, 상기 칫솔모 조립체는 브러시가 마련된 칫솔모 본체와, 구강 내의 소독과 치아의 미백 치료를 위하여 상기 칫솔모 본체에 탑재되는 LED 유닛;과, 상기 LED 유닛과 구동 전원을 접속시키기 위하여 상기 칫솔모 본체 내부에 구비되는 제1커넥터와, 진동체 내부에 구비되는 제2커넥터를 구비한 커넥터 모듈;을 포함하는 것을 특징으로 한다. One aspect of the present invention is to provide an electric toothbrush and the bristle assembly thereof so that disinfection in the oral cavity and tooth whitening treatment is performed when brushing the teeth mounted with the LED unit, the electric toothbrush according to an embodiment of the present invention is vibration A bristle assembly having a handle having a sieve and a coupling space coupled to the vibrating body, wherein the bristle assembly includes a bristle main body provided with a brush, and an LED mounted on the bristle main body for disinfection in the oral cavity and whitening of the tooth. And a connector module having a first connector provided inside the bristle main body and a second connector provided inside the vibrating body for connecting the LED unit and the driving power source.

Massage pin for skin blood circulation activator

The present invention relates to a massage pin for a skin blood circulation promoter, and more particularly, to a massage pin for a skin blood circulation promoter, wherein a silver conductor having stable electrical resistance can be coupled to or separated from a lower end of the massage pin by a user of the skin blood circulation promoter as needed. The massage pin includes a coupling portion (171) formed at an upper end of the massage pin and press-fitted into a circuit board (130) disposed between a main body (110) and a cover (120) of a blood circulation promoter (100), wherein the coupling portion is formed of conductive rubber. An exposed portion (172), which is formed of conductive rubber, extends from a lower end of the coupling portion (171) and is exposed outside through a massage pin-passage hole (122) formed on the cover (120). The exposed portion (172) has a downward tapered connection portion (173) extending from a lower end thereof, and a silver conductor (174) is detachably coupled to the connection portion (173). The conductor (174) has a reception portion (174a) which is open at an upper portion thereof. An inner diameter of the reception portion (174a) of the conductor (174) is smaller than an outer diameter of a middle portion of the connection portion (173), and an outer diameter of the connection portion (173) is smaller than an outer diameter of the exposed portion (172).

Electric toothbrush, brush unit and method for operating an electric toothbrush

本发明涉及电动牙刷、刷子单元以及用于操作电动牙刷的方法。在一个实施方案中，本发明可以是可从电动牙刷的主体单元拆卸的刷子单元。所述刷子单元包括：包括在所述刷子单元的前表面上的光透射部分，在按压方向上从所述刷子单元的所述前表面延伸的多个牙齿清洁元件，其中所述光透射部分沿与所述按压方向相交的第一方向引导与沿所述按压方向相比更多的光；以及包括在所述前表面上用于接收光的光接收部分；其中所述光透射部分和所述光接收部分布置在所述多个牙齿清洁元件的相对侧上，并且其中所述第一方向位于包括所述光透射部分和所述光接收部分两者的平面内。

Diffuser and hair dryer having the same

디퓨저 및 이를 포함하는 헤어드라이어가 개시되며, 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 디퓨저는 후방측이 헤어드라이어의 본체부에 탈착 가능하도록 결합되고, 상기 후방측에 마련된 기체유입홀을 통해 상기 본체부로부터 토출되는 기체가 내부로 유입되며, 내부로 유입된 기체가 전방측을 통해 외부로 배출되는 디퓨징케이스 및 상기 디퓨징케이스 내부에 마련되고, 상기 디퓨징케이스의 상기 전방측을 향해 빛을 조사하도록 마련되는 광조사부 및 상기 광조사부의 전방에 위치되며, 상기 광조사부로부터 조사되는 빛이 전방으로 투과되며 확산되는 광확산프레임을 포함한다. Disclosed is a diffuser and a hair dryer including the same, wherein the diffuser according to an embodiment of the present invention has a rear side detachably coupled to the main body of the hair dryer, and is separated from the main body through a gas inlet hole provided on the rear side. Discharged gas flows into the inside, and the gas introduced into the inside is provided in the diffusing case and the diffusing case is discharged to the outside through the front side, and irradiates light toward the front side of the diffusing case. and a light diffusion frame positioned in front of the provided light irradiator and the light irradiator, through which the light irradiated from the light irradiator is transmitted and diffused forward.

a tooth management system

본 발명은 치아관리시스템에 관한 것으로서, 물이 공급되는 세정호스(H)가 후방에 연결되고, 내부에 공동 및 제1유로(111)가 형성되며, 전방에 나사산이 형성된 볼트부(112)가 형성된 몸통(110); 내주면에 볼트부(112)에 나사결합되는 나사산이 형성된 캡부(122)와, 내부를 관통되는 제2유로(121)가 형성된 목부(123)로 구성되는 캡목부(120); 캡목부(120)에 결합되어 구강 내에 삽입되는 것으로서, 제1유로(111)와 연통되는 제2유로(121)를 경유하는 물을 분사하는 복수의 노즐이 형성된 헤드부(130)(130')(130"); 몸통(110)에 설치되어 제1유로(111)로 물을 공급 또는 차단하는 온오프스위치부(140); 및 몸통(110)에 설치되어, 제1유로(111)로 공급되는 물에 맥동을 인가하는 맥동인가부(160);를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 한다.

Energy regenerating end effector, and associated systems and methods

A skincare device having energy regenerating end effector is presented. In one embodiment, an end effector includes an inner end effector structure configured to oscillate about a first axis. The inner end effector structure includes at least one magnet and a plurality of contacting elements configured to contact skin of a user. The end effector also includes an outer end effector structure comprising at least one induction coil. The at least one magnet and the at least one induction coil cooperate to generate electrical current in the at least one induction coil when the end effector structure oscillates about an axis.

Energy regenerating end effector, and associated systems and methods

A skincare device having energy regenerating end effector is presented. In one embodiment, an end effector includes an inner end effector structure configured to oscillate about an axis. The inner end effector structure includes at least one magnet and a plurality of contacting elements configured to contact skin of a user. The end effector also includes an outer end effector structure having at least one induction coil. The at least one magnet and the at least one induction coil cooperate to generate electrical current in the at least one induction coil when the end effector oscillates about the axis.

Structure modifying apparatus

An apparatus for activating a chemistry disposed upon a target structure includes a handle having an axis of orientation; a structure contacting element attached to the handle a radiant energy source having an emissive outlet adjacent to the structure contacting element wherein a vector associated with the application of the apparatus to a structure intersects and is normal to the axis of orientation and passes through the structure contacting surface.

Structure modifying apparatus

An apparatus for activating a chemistry disposed upon a target structure includes a handle; a structure contacting element rotatably attached to the handle and adapted to roll without slipping upon a target structure; and a radiant energy source having an emissive outlet at least partially within the structure contacting element wherein said contacting element is at least partly transparent or translucent to said radiant energy.

Toothbrush

The present invention relates to a toothbrush, comprising: a toothbrush body unit having a gripping handle and a head part coupled to the front end of the gripping handle; a bristle implanted in one area of the outer surface of the head part; a laser diode mounted on the gripping handle to emit a laser beam to the inside of the head part; a battery mounted on the gripping handle and electrically connected to the laser diode; a laser driving unit having a start switch installed on the gripping handle; a reflector installed within the head part to guide the laser beam emitted by the laser diode to the bristle; and a light-scattering member having a scattering body which is made of a transparent material and which has a laser passage hole with a cross-sectional area smaller than the illumination area of the laser beam emitted by the laser diode, and which is arranged in the toothbrush body unit to enable the laser beam emitted by the laser diode to pass through the laser passage hole and be scattered.

PORTABLE COSMETIC DEVICE WITH KINEMATIC AND OPTICAL SENSOR FOR CUSTOMIZING TREATMENT ROUTINES

APPAREIL COSMÉTIQUE PORTATIF AVEC CAPTEUR CINÉMATIQUE ET OPTIQUE POUR LA PERSONNALISATION DES ROUTINES DE TRAITEMENT Un dispositif de soin de la peau comprend une tête de brosse ; un corps comprenant un ensemble moteur configuré pour faire osciller la tête de brosse et une unité de mesure inertielle (UMI) configurée pour déterminer des mesures cinématiques du dispositif ; un premier codeur optique comprenant une source de lumière et un capteur optique configuré pour capturer des images et des circuits de traitement configurés pour déterminer un emplacement de la tête de brosse par rapport à une partie du corps de l'utilisateur en fonction d'une combinaison de données mesurées à partir de l'UMI et du premier codeur optique.

Electric toothbrush, toothbrush bristle assembly, and method for manufacturing the toothbrush bristle assembly

本发明提供一种电动牙刷及其刷毛组件，通过安装LED单元而在刷牙时，不仅能消毒口腔内，还能进行牙齿美白治疗。根据本发明的实施例的电动牙刷，其特征在于，包括具备振动体的刷柄及具备与所述振动体结合的结合空间的刷毛组件，所述刷毛组件，包括：刷毛主体，设有刷毛；LED单元，安装在所述刷毛主体用于进行口腔内的消毒及牙齿的美白治疗；连接器模块，为了驱动所述LED单元和驱动电源，而具备：设置于所述刷毛主体的内部的第一连接器，以及设置在所述振动体的内部的第二连接器。

Light Emitting Apparatus, Brush and Functional Toothbrush Using the Same

본 발명은 광을 외부로 출사하는 발광 다이오드부; 상기 발광 다이오드부가 일면에 부착되고 구강 내 이물질을 제거하기 위한 브러쉬가 부착 가능한 본체 헤드부 및 상기 본체 헤드부가 착탈 가능하게 연결하여 형성되고 상기 발광 다이오드부에 전원을 공급하기 위한 전원공급부; 및 상기 발광 다이오드부에 전원을 연결 및 차단하기 위한 버튼부로 이루어진 본체부를 포함하는 광출사 장치와; 상기 본체 헤드부에 부착 가능한 투명 칫솔모판; 상기 투명 칫솔모판의 상부면에 수직하게 고정되도록 형성되는 다수의 칫솔모; 및 상기 투명 칫솔모판의 일측면에 형성되는 렌즈부를 포함하는 브러쉬로 이루어지는 기능성 칫솔을 제공한다. The present invention provides a light emitting diode unit for emitting light to the outside; A power supply unit for attaching the light emitting diode unit to one surface and attaching a body head unit to which a brush for removing foreign substances in the oral cavity and a main body unit is detachably connected and supplying power to the light emitting diode unit; And a light emitting device including a main body comprising a button unit for connecting and disconnecting power to the light emitting diode unit. A transparent bristle plate attachable to the main body head; A plurality of bristles formed to be fixed perpendicularly to an upper surface of the transparent bristle plate; And it provides a functional toothbrush consisting of a brush comprising a lens portion formed on one side of the transparent toothbrush plate. 광출사 장치, 렌즈, 기능성 칫솔, 발광 다이오드 Light emitting device, lens, functional toothbrush, light emitting diode

Products and methods for disclosing conditions in the oral cavity

An oral composition capable of identifying a condition within the oral cavity by causing a visual contrast between the condition and the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity has at least one disclosing agent. The disclosing agent can fluoresce in order to highlight conditions within the oral cavity.

Personal hygience device with treatment force measurement unit

Tooth brush for tooth whitening

본 발명은 미백 기능성 칫솔에 대한 것이다. 보다 상세하게는, 기존의 칫솔과 동일하게 사용가능하며 효과적인 미백 효과를 달성할 수 있는 미백 기능성 칫솔에 대한 것이다. The present invention relates to a whitening functional toothbrush. More specifically, it relates to a whitening functional toothbrush that can be used in the same way as a conventional toothbrush and can achieve an effective whitening effect.

Equipment for bacterial plaque detection

本发明涉及用于检测牙齿(T)上的斑块(P)的设备(100)。根据优选实施例，光(I in )被朝向牙齿(T)发射，并且其从牙齿(T)的表面和可能存在于牙齿(T)上的斑块(P)散射的部分被光接收元件(121)再收集。所接收的光(I sc )被提供到用于生成检测信号(x)的光检测器(120)，检测信号(x)表示光(I sc )的至少一个性质，通过确定至少一个散射相关的量，检测信号(x)接着就斑块(P)的存在而言被评估。该量可以例如是要从所接收的光(I sc )的光谱或者散斑图案的时间演化计算的比值或者系数。

Skin care devices

The present disclosure is drawn to skin care devices. An example skin care device can include skin-rejuvenation head with a first external region including an array of skin-cleansing bristles and a second external region including an auxiliary skin-treatment appliance of a different type than the skin-cleansing bristles. The skin-rejuvenation head can include a vibrational motor positioned therein to provide vibratory oscillation to both the skin-cleansing bristles and the auxiliary skin-treatment appliance. A support rod can be mechanically coupled to the skin-rejuvenation head. A handle can include a neck portion and a grip portion, with the support rod also coupled to the handle. The neck portion can be proximal to the skin-rejuvenation head and the grip portion can be distal to the skin-rejuvenation head. The neck portion can include an energy dampening sleeve around the support rod, leaving a gap around the support rod.

Toothbrush with UV light - radiating brush

Manuelle Zahnbürste mit integrierter UV-Bestrahlung dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Bürstenkopf aus lichtleitenden Fasern besteht und die Faserbündel aus einer integrierten UV-Lichtquelle bestrahlt werden, versorgt von einer internen Energiequelle. Manual toothbrush with integrated UV irradiation, characterized in that the brush head consists of photoconductive fibers and the fiber bundles are irradiated from an integrated UV light source supplied by an internal energy source.

Ultraviolet light brush

The present invention relates to an ultraviolet light brush. The brush has an ultraviolet lamp and a power supply contained within a chamber of the brush. Upon energizing the ultraviolet lamp, ultraviolet light can be emitted from the chamber through a wall and/or the bristles of the brush. The emitted ultraviolet light breaks down at least a portion of the bacteria and/or other microorganisms existing on the brush.

Multi-wavelength oral phototherapy applicator

Oral phototherapy applicators are disclosed that are sized and shaped so as to fit at least partially in a user's mouth and have at least one radiation emitter coupled to an apparatus body to irradiate a portion of the oral cavity with phototherapeutic radiation in at least two separate spectral bands. In one embodiment, the spectral bands are distinct. In another, the bands overlap but provide different therapeutic effects. The apparatus can further include bristles to provide a phototherapeutic toothbrush. Alternatively, the apparatus body can be adapted for placement in a fixed position relative to the oral cavity during phototherapy.

Pet brush

본 발명은 펫 브러쉬에 관한 것으로서, 일정 면적의 브러쉬 면을 갖는 몸체; 상기 몸체의 브러쉬 면에 일정 간격을 두고 일정 길이만큼 돌출되게 설치되는 복수의 빗살부; 상기 몸체의 일측으로 연장되게 형성되어 반려인 등의 사용자가 손으로 파지하게 되는 손잡이부를 포함하되, 상기 빗살부는, 상기 몸체의 브러쉬 면으로부터 일정 길이만큼 연장되게 설치되어 가시광선을 조사하는 복수의 제1 빗살과, 상기 제1 빗살 사이에서 일정 길이만큼 연장되게 설치되어 자외선 광을 조사하는 복수의 제2 빗살을 포함하여 구성된다. The present invention relates to a pet brush, comprising: a body having a brush surface of a predetermined area; a plurality of comb portions installed to protrude by a predetermined length at predetermined intervals on the brush surface of the body; It is formed to extend to one side of the body and includes a handle part that is gripped by a user such as a companion, wherein the comb part is installed to extend by a predetermined length from the brush surface of the body and irradiates visible light. 1 comb and a plurality of second comb teeth installed to extend by a predetermined length between the first comb teeth to irradiate ultraviolet light.

Personnal care apparatus

본 발명의 일 실시예에 따라, 개인용 케어 장치가 제공된다. 상기 개인용 케어 장치는, 내용물이 토출되는 적어도 하나에 토출홀이 형성되는 케어부; 내부에 상기 내용물을 수용하고, 일 단부에 상기 내용물을 상기 케어부로 토출하는 펌프 조립체가 구비되는 저장용기; 상기 펌프 조립체와 상기 케어부를 연결하여, 상기 저장용기의 내용물을 상기 케어부로 이동시키는 내용물 이동부; 및상기 케어부, 상기 저장용기 및 상기 내용물 이동부가 배치되는 하우징부를 포함하고, 상기 저장용기는 상기 하우징부의 일 측을 통해 상기 하우징부의 내측으로 삽입되어 상기 내용물 이동부의 일 단부에 착탈 가능하게 결합될 수 있다. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a personal care device is provided. The personal care device may include: a care unit having a discharge hole formed in at least one through which contents are discharged; a storage container accommodating the contents therein and having a pump assembly at one end for discharging the contents to the care unit; a content moving unit connecting the pump assembly and the care unit to move the contents of the storage container to the care unit; and a housing in which the care unit, the storage container, and the content moving part are disposed, wherein the storage container is inserted into the housing part through one side of the housing part and is detachably coupled to one end of the content moving part. can

Oral care apparatus applied to the removal of dental plaque

An oral care apparatus includes: a care member; an orientation detection unit; an area estimation unit; a light source that emits light having a predetermined wavelength to which plaque reacts; a photoelectric conversion unit that receives light and converts the received light into an electric signal; an image capture unit that causes the light source to irradiate the care area with light, and that obtains image data, based on the electric signal of light reflected from the care area that is converted by the photoelectric conversion unit; a plaque detection unit for detecting an amount of plaque in the care area, based on the image data obtained by the image capture unit; and a storage unit for storing, in a memory, the care area estimated by the area estimation unit and the amount of plaque in the care area detected by the plaque detection unit in association with each other.

Structure modifying apparatus

An apparatus for activating a chemistry disposed upon a target structure includes a handle having an axis of orientation; a structure contacting element attached to the handle a radiant energy source having an emissive outlet adjacent to the structure contacting element wherein a vector associated with the application of the apparatus to a structure intersects and is normal to the axis of orientation and passes through the structure contacting surface.

Oral health detection means

本发明公开了一种能够与诊断清洁部分和非诊断清洁部分两者一起使用的一种口腔健康检测装置的柄部部分。该柄部部分包括马达和具有纵向轴线的驱动轴；用于将清洁部分连接到其在柄部部分的端部处的联接部分；光源，该光源用于发射具有大于约580nm波长的激发辐射；组件，该组件用于将所述激发辐射指引到口部的牙齿区；光传感器，该光传感器用于接收从牙齿沉积物反射的具有大于约850nm波长的荧光辐射；逻辑组件，该逻辑组件能够操作以分析由光传感器接收的荧光辐射；和包括光源激发装置的控制器，所述光源激发装置在具有编码装置的诊断清洁部分联接到联接部分时被激发。

device for detecting plaque on a surface of the oral cavity

MÉTODO PARA LIMPAR UMA CAVIDADE BUCAL E DISPOSITIVO PARA DETECÇÃO DE PLACA EM UMA SUPERFÍCIE DA CAVIDADE BUCAL. São apresentados dispositivos e métodos para limpeza de uma cavidade bucal por posicionamento de um dispositivo adequado para detecção e remoção de placa da superfície no interioi da cavidade bucal á qual é aplicado um agente fluorescente capaz de ligar á placa na superfície é substancialmente simultaneamente limpa e irradiada com uma luz de um comprimento de onda eficaz para fornecer uma emissão fluorescente quando colocada em contato com o dito agente fluorescente . Uma porção da emissão fluorescente.é colocada (APVI) e comparada a um valor - limite predeterminado (PPTV). se a APVI e comparada a um valor - limite predeterminado (pptv). Se a APVI for menor que o PPTV, o dipositivo é movido para outra seção. Se o APVI for maior que ou igual ao PPTV, então outra porção da emissão fluorescente é coletada (APV2). A redução percentual de APVI para APV2 determina quando o dispositivo é movido para outra seção. METHOD FOR CLEANING AN ORAL CAVITY AND DEVICE FOR PLAQUE DETECTION ON A SURFACE OF THE ORAL CAVITY. Provided are devices and methods for cleaning an oral cavity by positioning a suitable device for detecting and removing surface plaque within the oral cavity to which a fluorescent agent capable of binding the plaque to the surface is substantially simultaneously cleaned and irradiated. with light of a wavelength effective to provide a fluorescent emission when contacted with said fluorescent agent. A portion of the fluorescent emission is placed (APVI) and compared to a predetermined threshold value (PPTV). if the APVI is compared to a predetermined threshold value (pptv). If APVI is less than PPTV, the device is moved to another section. If APVI is greater than or equal to PPTV, then another portion of the fluorescent emission is collected (APV2). The percentage reduction from APVI to APV2 determines when the device is moved to another section.

An electrochemical device for releasing ions

The present invention relates to an electrochemical device for releasing ions, comprising an electrical circuit comprising a first electrode and a second electrode adapted for providing a galvanic cell when the electrodes are exposed to a fluid constituting an electrolyte, and a boost converter adapted for amplifying a potential generated between the first and the second electrode. The electrical circuit further comprises a third electrode connected with an output side of the boost converter, wherein the second and the third electrode constitutes an electrolytic cell powered by the galvanic cell when the electrodes are exposed to a fluid.

A kind of antibiotic health toothbrush

本发明公开了一种杀菌保健牙刷，包括刷头、刷柄和刷毛，所述的刷柄和刷头均为中空结构且刷头可拆卸地插接固定在刷柄前端，所述的刷毛包括光导纤维，刷毛的一端穿置在刷头内且刷毛穿置在刷头内的端部朝刷头的插接端方向弯折固定成簇，所述刷柄的中空结构内设置有电源和与电源电连接的紫外线灯，所述的紫外线灯固定在刷柄的插接端且紫外线灯的光线发出端与刷头内固定的刷毛成簇端正对，所述的刷柄上还设有连接在紫外线灯和电源连接线路之间用于启闭紫外线灯的按钮开关，通过该方案，不仅能够保证使用者刷牙时清洁效率高且能够适用于不同口腔情况的杀菌保健。

Hand-held device for fluorescence excitation and for irradiating microorganisms in the mouth and throat

Safe-mode toothbrush controller

Systems and methods are provided for dental cleaning or whitening. An example toothbrush including a body and a head comprises an electromagnetic-radiation generation component, a safety component, and a transmission component. The electromagnetic-radiation generation component is configured to generate electromagnetic radiation upon activation, the electromagnetic-radiation generation component being located in a body of the toothbrush. The safety component is configured to activate the electromagnetic-radiation generation component in response to an activation event. The transmission component is configured to transmit the electromagnetic radiation to the head of the toothbrush for dental cleaning or whitening.

Personal hygiene device with processing power measuring unit

本公开涉及一种个人卫生装置(100)，具体地是一种牙刷，所述牙刷具有柄部(140)；处理头部(120)，所述处理头部被安装成用于当处理力在至少一个方向上被施加到所述处理头部(120)上时，所述处理头部(120)的至少一部分克服恢复力相对于所述柄部(140)相对移动；处理力测量单元，所述处理力测量单元用于确定所施加的处理力，其包括发光元件(171)、光敏元件(172)以及至少部分地布置在位于所述发光元件(171)和所述光敏元件(172)之间的光路中的变光元件(180)，其中当所述处理头部(120)的至少所述部分被移动时，所述变光元件和所述发光元件或所述光敏元件中的至少一者被布置成相对于彼此移动。

A kind of socket joint type bristle covers toothbrush device

一种套接式刷毛套牙刷装置，包括刷柄、与刷柄连为一体的刷头座及可套接在刷头座上的硅胶刷头，硅胶刷头包括其内腔形状与刷头座近似的硅胶套体、套体的一端设有刷头套口，硅胶套体的一面设有硅胶刷毛。本发明结构更简单，使用成本更低，使用方便。

Light-emitting oral care implement

An oral care implement comprises a head with a plurality of cleaning elements, and a light source incorporated into or adjacent the head. The light source is incorporated prior to the attachment of the cleaning elements. For ease of manufacturing and a cost-effective assembly. The cleaning elements are preferably preformed and attached to the head after the incorporation of the light source so that the provision of the light source does not require any post-processing that might impair the integrity of the head or cleaning elements.

Light-emitting oral care implement

An oral care implement comprises a head with a plurality of cleaning elements, and a light source incorporated into or adjacent the head. The light source is incorporated prior to the attachment of the cleaning elements for ease of manufacturing and a cost- effective assembly. The cleaning elements are preferably pre-formed and attached to the head after the incorporation of the light source so that the provision of the light source does not require any post-processing that might impair the integrity of the head or cleaning elements.

Light-emitting oral care implement