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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 10, 1999
Filed:
Jul. 09, 1997
Applicant:
Inventors:
Philippe-Guy Woog, Vesenaz/Geneva, CH;
Jean-Pierre Jousson, Geneva, CH;
Assignee:
L.P.A. Broxo S.A.-Les Produits Associes, Chene-Bourg, CH;
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61C / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
433216 ; 15 221 ; 151671 ;
Abstract
A sonic toothbrush and method produces acoustic pressure. A predetermined bristle tip velocity is generated under applied load. A predetermined acoustic pressure is produced under applied load. A predetermined shear stress is produced and predetermined mechanical power is produced. Bacterial and microbial plaque under the gumline and in pockets is dislodged without physical contact between the plaque surface and bristle tips.