Patent ID: 6371294
Filing Date: 2002-04-16
Classification: A61C,B29C,B29L

Abstract:
An electric toothbrush comprising:packaging for containing the toothbrush; an elongated body portion having opposed first and second ends, a hollow portion and a longitudinal axis; a head attached to said first end, wherein said head includes a moving portion, said moving portion comprises bristles and massaging tips; a motor located within said hollow portion of said elongated body portion, said motor being configured to produce a moving motion for the moving portion; a shaft operatively connected to said motor at a first end and to the moving portion at a second end; a handle attached to said second end of said elongated body portion; and, a switch which is operably connected to said motor, wherein said switch is actuated in a first manner to provide momentary operation of said toothbrush when the toothbrush is within the packaging, and is actuated in a second manner to provide continuous operation of said toothbrush when the toothbrush is out of the packaging.