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Sound-producing toothbrush assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-10-24
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Granted: 1982-07-27
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Expires: 2000-10-24
Abstract
Abstract A sound-generating toothbrush adapted to increase the efficiency of toothbrushing as well as to direct the functional senses for cleaning from top to bottom with translational pressure and for bringing about a desired psychological effect as well as a desired utility. The device comprises a container including a sound-producing system; and is adapted to receive a toothbrush or like instrument therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph Siahou
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 08:57
CPC Classifications
A; A46; A46B; A46B15/00; A46B15/0002; A46B15/0004; A46B15/0006; A46B15/0008; A46B15/0038; A46B15/004; A46B15/0042; G; G09; G09B; G09B19/00; G09B19/0076; G09B19/0084; A46B2200/00; A46B2200/10; A46B2200/1066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A sound-generating toothbrush container adapted for holding a toothbrush during toothbrushing to encourage and increase the efficiency of toothbrushing as well as to direct the functional senses for cleaning from top to bottom with translational pressure and for bringing a desired psychological effect, said toothbrush container comprising: (a) a sound producing system; and (b) means for receiving a toothbrush or like instrument therein during use, said means for receiving said toothbrush being adapted to pressure said toothbrush in response to pressure exerted by said toothbrush during brushing whereby sound is produced upon application to the teeth of said toothbrush and stops upon removal of the toothbrush from the teeth.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A sound-generating toothbrush container adapted for holding a toothbrush during toothbrushing to encourage and increase the efficiency of toothbrushing as well as to direct the functional senses for cleaning from top to bottom with translational pressure and for bringing a desired psychological effect, said toothbrush container comprising: (a) a sound producing system; and (b) means for receiving a toothbrush or like instrument therein during use, said means for receiving said toothbrush being adapted to pressure said toothbrush in response to pressure exerted by said toothbrush during brushing whereby sound is produced upon application to the teeth of said toothbrush and stops upon removal of the toothbrush from the teeth.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device as defined by claim 1 wherein said means for receiving a toothbrush comprises jaws adapted to receive said toothbrush therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device as defined by claim 2 further comprising gripping means mounted on a spring means and a retention plate adapted to hold the handle of said toothbrush therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device as defined by claim 3 in combination with a toothbrush having a handle inserted in said container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device as defined by claim 4 wherein the end of said handle comprises a guide adapted to assure the desired vertical motion to said toothbrush.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device as defined by claim 5 further comprising a contact button adapted to activate said sound-producing means when said toothbrush is pressed against the teeth and in use.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device as defined by claim 6 further comprising a winding screw adapted to wind up said sound-producing means, said winding screw being operatively associated with said sound-producing means by means of spring.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device as defined by claim 6 wherein said sound-producing means is electrical.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device as defined by claim 1 wherein said sound-producing means produces music.
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