Patent ID: 7827644

Claim:
A powered toothbrush comprising: a handle portion having a neck formed at one end; and a head coupled to the neck, the head including: a first carrier coupled to the head and operatively connected to a drive mechanism for moving the first carrier in a first path of motion, the first carrier having at least one of a plurality of bristles and an elastomeric cleaning member extending outwardly therefrom; and a second carrier coupled to the head, the second carrier being formed of an elastomeric material and having at least one of a plurality of bristles and an elastomeric cleaning member extending outwardly from an upper surface of the second carrier, the second carrier having a weakened section comprising a longitudinal or transverse groove such that upon application of a force to the upper surface thereof, the upper surface at least partially collapses resulting in movement of the at least one of a plurality of bristles and the elastomeric cleaning member, and upon removal of the force, the second carrier substantially returns to a non-collapsed condition.