Patent ID: 8006342

Claim:
A toothbrush comprising: a handle having a first end and a second end; a head coupled to the first end of the handle, the head comprising a plurality of bristles; a light positioned in the handle; a power source; a first contact member comprising a rod extending from a center of a base member; a second contact member; a flexible member that extends around the first contact member and is coupled to the second contact member such that the second contact member contacts the first contact member as the flexible member is compressed or bent but does not contact the first contact member when the flexible member is in an unstressed condition; and a control circuit configured such that contact between the first contact member and the second contact member completes a circuit and initiates illumination of the light for a set period of time; wherein the flexible member comprises a helical spring; wherein the first contact member and the helical spring both extend from the base member; wherein the first contact member is positioned within the helical spring; and wherein the helical spring has a first end coupled to the base member and a second, opposite end and wherein the second contact member is coupled to the second end of the helical spring.