Patent ID: 7386905

Claim:
A powered toothbrush comprising: a handle portion having a neck formed at one end and a drive: a head coupled to the neck, the head including (i) a base (ii) at least one bristle portion extending outward, (iii) a pivotal movable part; and (iv) a rotatable movable part including the bristle portion, the rotatable movable part being coupled to the drive for movement and rotatable movable part being movable about a vertical axis extending upwardly from the base; the pivotal movable part being resiliently mounted for movement relative to the base about an axis extending generally parallel with respect to the base, the pivotal movable part including (i) a platform having an upper face, and (ii) at least one elastomeric member upstanding on the upper face, and the platform including an elastomeric web extend downwardly and along the axis for said movement, the bristle portion and elastomeric member being adapted to contact teeth and gums.