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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 20, 2013
Filed:
Mar. 25, 2011
Junichi Hoshino, Higashioumi, JP;
Junichi Hoshino, Higashioumi, JP;
Panasonic Corporation, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
An electric toothbrush provided with a function for oscillating a brush body by rotating a weight and a function for applying current inside a user's mouth. The electric toothbrush includes a brush body. A main body includes an attachment shaft, which is formed by a conductive member. The brush body is attached to the attachment shaft. A weight is arranged in the attachment shaft. A motor rotates the weight and oscillates the brush body through the attachment shaft. A power supply is arranged in the main body. A first electrode is connected to the power supply. The first electrode is arranged on the main body in a state exposed from a surface of the main body. A second electrode is connected to the power supply. The second electrode is arranged on the brush body in a state exposed from a surface of the main body.