MUMBAI, India, Oct. 5 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541031046 A) filed by Jain Deemed-To-Be University on March 29, 2025, for Automated Toothbrush Cleaning Device.
Inventor includes Dr. Sunil Kumar M.
The application for the patent was published on October 02, 2026, under issue no. 40/2026.
Abstract: An automated toothbrush cleaning device comprises of a pair of C-shaped bodies 101 connected with each other by means of a motorized hinge 102 for cleaning operations placed by a user, artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 103 installed within body to capture and process multiple images in proximity for detecting presence of head portion between bodies 101, electromagnet 104 integrated on free-end of body for locking bodies 101 in view of encasing head portion between body, optical sensor within body to detect presence of dirt accumulated on bristles, plurality of pneumatic pins 105 installed over a motorized sliding unit 106 to extend and position pins 105 for dislodging accumulated dirt from bristles, a vibrating unit integrated within each of pins 105 for allowing pins 105 to effectively dislodge accumulated dirt from bristles, a motorized suction unit 107 integrated within body to generate a negative pressure for subsequent disposal.
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