Patent ID: 6895625
Filing Date: 2005-05-24
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
1. A motorized electric toothbrush comprising: a handle portion having a first housing; a removable head portion having a bristle head and a second housing and selectively attachable to the handle portion; and a switch having a first position for preventing motorized operation of the toothbrush and a second position for facilitating motorized operation of the toothbrush, the switch including first and second contact plates disposed to electrically connect, thereby placing the switch in the second position when pressure is exerted on the bristle head, and wherein the handle portion includes a pivotable rocker element including an actuator configured to contact one of the contact plates, thereby moving the one contact plate into electrical connection with the other contact plate, when the rocker element pivots in response to a pressure exerted on the bristle head.