Teething apparatus
OwnerEdward A. Guarini, Jr., John M. Millerinventors
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Abstract
An improved teething apparatus that mechanically aids in massaging and cleaning the gums and teeth of an infant. The apparatus has a flexible outer shell which covers a relatively rigid inner member. Mounted to the inner member is a motor and at least one switch which actuates the motor thereby generating vibrational forces which are transmitted throughout the inner member and outer shell. The vibrational forces soothe sore gums and facilitate in the process of breaking the cusp tips of new teeth through the gum line and aid in keeping the teeth and gum line clean.
Claims19
An improved teething and cleaning apparatus, comprising:
- a printer circuit board defining a handle and a curved extension;
- a flexible outer jacket substantially surrounding and coupled to said printer circuit board;
- means for producing vibrational forces coupled to the printed circuit board;
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- means for actuating said means for producing vibrational forces, said means for actuating coupling said means for producing vibrational forces to a power source when actuated.
An improved teething and cleaning apparatus, said apparatus comprising:
- a planar rigid interior member defining a handle and a tongue shaped portion;
- a flexible outer jacket substantially surrounding and coupled to said interior member, said outer jacket sized to enter the mouth of a child;
- means for producing vibrational forces coupled to said interior member;
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- means for actuating said means for producing vibrational forces, said means for actuating coupling said means for producing vibrational forces to a power source when actuated;
- wherein, in use, said infant teethes on said outer jacket causing said means for actuating to actuate said means for producing vibrational forces.
An improved teething and cleaning apparatus, comprising:
- a rigid interior member defining a handle and a tongue shaped portion;
- a flexible outer jacket substantially surrounding and coupled to said interior member, said outer jacket sized to partially enter the mouth of a child;
- a motor coupled to an offset and said interior member, said motor and offset producing vibrational forces;
- a power source, said power source coupled to said interior member;
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- at least one normally open momentary contact electrical switch, said at least one switch coupled between said motor and said power source;
- wherein, in use, said infant teethes on said outer jacket thereby closing said at least one momentary contact electrical switch which electrically connects said power source with said motor and offset which then produces vibrational forces which are transmitted throughout said interior member and said outer jacket.
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