Patent · US Expired

Toothbrush

US6931688B2 · kind B2 · utility

58Cited by
11References
23Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 20, 2003
Grant dateAug 23, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA46B2200/1066
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A toothbrush comprises a handle and a head. The head includes a first section having cleaning elements extending outwardly from its outer surface. A ball joint is mounted to the head adjacent to the first section. The ball joint also includes cleaning elements extending outwardly from the outer surface. The head includes resilient material urging the ball joint so be in its initial position after the pivotal movement of the ball joint cleaning elements.

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