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Process for making a toothbrush

US6066282A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 27, 1998
Grant dateMay 23, 2000
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/425
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention relates to a process for making a toothbrush comprising making a toothbrush head having at its basal end a first engagement part, then making a toothbrush grip handle from a plastics material by a handle molding process, during the handle molding process forming a second engagement part at the head end of the handle in engagement with the first engagement part, such that the engagement between the first and second engagement parts retains the head and grip handle together, and toothbrushes made by this process.

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