Toothbrush bristle disk
US6735804B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 10, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S15/05
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bristle disk for an electric toothbrush is provided. The bristle disk has a bristle carrier and bristles arranged in tufts disposed in an outer row, a middle row and an inner row. The outer row tufts are adapted for cleaning the gingival space between the teeth and gums. The middle row tufts are adapted for cleaning the surface of the teeth. The inner row tuft is adapted for cleaning the interproximal space between the teeth.
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