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Toothbrush with rectangular bristles

US5396678A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 2, 1992
Grant dateMar 14, 1995
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA46B2200/1066
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a toothbrush which exhibits improved tooth and gum cleaning. The toothbrush includes an elongated handle member connected to a toothbrush head member. A multiplicity of bristles extend from the head member; these bristles being comprised of at least two general directional orientations of bristles having a generally rectangular cross-section.

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