Electric toothbrush
An electric toothbrush may comprise a handle at a first end of the toothbrush and having a motor disposed therein. The electric toothbrush may also comprise a head at a second end of the toothbrush. The head may comprise a first bristle group, a second bristle group, and a third bristle group. The head may further comprise at least one elastomeric element. Further, the head may comprise a moveable bristle holder which oscillates. The moveable bristle holder may comprise at least one elastomeric element in the shape of a prophy cup.
1 . An electric toothbrush comprising:
a handle at a first end of the toothbrush having a motor disposed therein;
a head at a second end of the toothbrush, the head comprising a first bristle group, a second bristle group, and a third bristle group; and
wherein the head further comprises at least one elastomeric element.
2 . The electric toothbrush of claim 1 , wherein the elastomeric element is lower than the three bristle groups.
3 . The electric toothbrush of claim 2 , wherein the head comprises multiple elastomeric elements.
4 . The electric toothbrush of claim 2 , wherein the head further comprises a movable bristle holder, and wherein the moveable bristle holder comprises at least one elastomeric element.
5 . The electric toothbrush of claim 4 , wherein the moveable bristle holder comprises a plurality of elastomeric elements.
6 . The electric toothbrush of claim 5 , wherein the movable bristle holder is generally circular and wherein the elastomeric elements are arranged in a generally alternating fashion about the perimeter of the bristle holder.
7 . The electric toothbrush of claim 6 , wherein the elastomeric elements are cylindrical.
8 . The electric toothbrush of claim 4 , wherein the first, second, and third bristle groups vary in height.
9 . The electric toothbrush of claim 8 , wherein a shaft is operatively connected to the motor to move the bristle holder in an oscillating motion.
10 . The electric toothbrush of claim 9 , wherein the shaft orbits.
11 . An electric toothbrush comprising:
a handle at a first end of the toothbrush having a motor disposed therein;
a head at a second end of the toothbrush, the head comprising a first bristle group, a second bristle group, and a third bristle group;
a moveable bristle holder comprising an elastomeric element;
a shaft operatively connected to the motor and moveable bristle holder; and
wherein the elastomeric element is in the shape of a prophy cup.