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Method and apparatus for processing toothbrushes

US7863535B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 2004
Grant dateJan 4, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA46D3/065
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of processing toothbrushes includes supplying a plurality of toothbrushes with tufts of bristles attached to heads of the toothbrushes. Similar portions of each of the toothbrushes differ in color from each other. A color of the portion of each of the toothbrushes is determined. The toothbrushes are reorganized according to the determined color.

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