Patent ID: 7140058
Filing Date: 2006-11-28
Classification: A46B,A61C

Abstract:
1. A powered toothbrush comprising: a handle portion and a head coupled to the handle portion, the head further including: abase; a first carrier coupled to the base and operatively connected to a first drive feature for moving the first carrier in a first direction, the first carrier having at least one first cleaning member extending outwardly therefrom; and a second carrier coupled to the base, the second carrier having a plurality of second cleaning members separated by a respective spacing and extending outwardly from the second carrier, the second carrier engaging the first carrier so that the movement of the first carrier in the first direction is translated into movement of the second carrier in a second direction; wherein the second carrier comprises an elastomeric material such that the spacing between the plurality of second cleaning members changes with the movement of the second carrier.