Method and apparatus for processing toothbrushes
US7863535B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 29, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 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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