US3732589A
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Treatment appliance for teeth and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-19
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Granted: 1973-05-15
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Expires: 1990-11-19
Abstract
Abstract The present invention has reference to a treatment appliance and like tool, especially for treating teeth of human beings and generally for simultaneously applying said tool to a variety of treatment surfaces. The appliance is equipped to this end with various brush or polishing bristles which are prearranged in a specific pattern to and for cooperation with each other. An array of disk- or plate-shaped carrier or carriers together with one or more roller-shaped carriers, both retaining bristles thereon, is provided which facilitates access to various faces of a tooth or like object in one operational step, said brushes being continuously driven to efficiently clean and brush without any dexterity and skill on the part of the operator.
Inventors
- 👤 A Burki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 23:44
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C17/00; A61C17/16; A61C17/22; A61C17/24; A61C17/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A toothbrush appliance comprising two opposite and spaced apart flange-shaped carriers, an intermediate member between said carriers and forming together a brush frame structure, each of said flange-shaped carriers being provided on at least one of their faces with bristles, which confront each other, said member being further provided with rows of circumferentially disposed bristles located adjacent the bristles on said carrier faces, an axle rotatably supporting said frame structure with said bristles, a support for said axle and forming a part of a housing-shaped holder for one of said flange-shaped carriers, a driven shaft passing through an extension of said holder, and interengageable means on one end of said shaft and adjacent said frame structure to mesh with each other and to cause rotation of said structure relative to said holder and said shaft.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A toothbrush appliance comprising two opposite and spaced apart flange-shaped carriers, an intermediate member between said carriers and forming together a brush frame structure, each of said flange-shaped carriers being provided on at least one of their faces with bristles, which confront each other, said member being further provided with rows of circumferentially disposed bristles located adjacent the bristles on said carrier faces, an axle rotatably supporting said frame structure with said bristles, a support for said axle and forming a part of a housing-shaped holder for one of said flange-shaped carriers, a driven shaft passing through an extension of said holder, and interengageable means on one end of said shaft and adjacent said frame structure to mesh with each other and to cause rotation of said structure relative to said holder and said shaft.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
An appliance according to claim 1, said shaft extending beyond said extension of said holder for connection with a drive motor having A housing which forms a handle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
An appliance according to claim 1, said driven shaft and said axle for said bristle carrying structure are angularly directed to each other, said holder projecting somewhat toward the adjacent flange-shaped carrier.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
An appliance according to claim 1, said axle having a rearward end and a forward end which latter includes a portion to retain said frame structure in position on said axle, the rearward end of said axle being joined to said holder from which said axle projects.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-05-14 | 1976-11-13 | 1977-05-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-14 | 1980-11-13 | 1981-05-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-14 | 1984-11-13 | 1985-05-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |