Patent ID: 8443476
Filing Date: 2013-05-21
Classification: A61B,A61C

Abstract:
1. An electric toothbrush, comprising: a handle; a first coil arranged within or on the handle, wherein when energized the first coil emits electromagnetic wave energy; a brush attachment, sized for use in an oral cavity, that couples to the handle, the brush attachment including a bristle section; and a second coil arranged within or on the brush attachment, wherein the second coil can receive electromagnetic wave energy emitted by the first coil of the handle when the brush attachment is coupled to the handle, wherein the brush attachment further includes an electric element that is powered by the second coil, wherein the handle further includes an electronic control device that controls one or more operating parameters of the electric toothbrush, and wherein the operating parameter is selected from the group consisting of cleaning speed and cleaning frequency.