Patent ID: 7168121
Filing Date: 2007-01-30
Classification: A46B,A61C

Abstract:
1. A folding toothbrush comprising: a handle; an arm movably joined to said handle and having bristles disposed at one end thereof; a power supply contained within the handle; a mechanical means contained within the arm and operated by said power supply to create movement of the bristles when said mechanical means is activated; wherein the power supply includes a first electrical contact and the mechanical means includes a second electrical contact and when the toothbrush is in an unfolded position the first electrical contact makes an electrical connection with the second electrical contact to power the mechanical means; and a means to maintain the toothbrush in said unfolded position, wherein the means to maintain the toothbrush in said unfolded position includes a detent fixed on the handle about a region defined as where the arm is joined to the handle, said detent moves in relation to a first recess, of a plurality of recesses fixed on the arm about said region.