Patent ID: 8453285
Filing Date: 2013-06-04
Classification: A46B,A61C

Abstract:
1. A vibrating toothbrush comprising: a body having a first end wall and a second end wall and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween; and wherein the first end wall is disposed at right angles to the longitudinal axis; a generally tubular member extending longitudinally outwardly away from the first end wall of the body and terminating in a tip remote therefrom; a longitudinal cavity defined within the tubular member; a motor mounted within the body; a drive shaft extending outwardly from the motor and into the cavity of the tubular member; said drive shaft having an eccentric weight secured thereto; a replaceable sleeve having an outer wall with a first end and a second end; a plurality of bristles extending outwardly from the first end of the sleeve; an aperture defined in the second end of the sleeve, said aperture being complementary to the tubular member; and wherein said tubular member is received within said aperture; and at least one vibration damping zone provided in one of the sleeve and the tubular member; and wherein the at least one vibration damping zone is positioned longitudinally outwardly beyond the first end wall of the body.