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Brush tip for a motorized toothbrush

US6349442B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 23, 1999
Grant dateFeb 26, 2002
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C17/3436
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A brush tip for a motorized toothbrush has a first brush head and a second brush head. The second brush head encircles the first brush head. Means are provided for differently accelerating the first and second brush heads in response to motion produced by the toothbrush motor.

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