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Toothbrush comprising inclined and tapered bristles

US8239996B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 3, 2006
Grant dateAug 14, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA46D1/00
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A brush head and a toothbrush having a brush head with inclined and tapered bristles. In one aspect, the toothbrush includes a grip part, a head part, and a bristle area with tufts of bristles that are inserted therein. At least one of said tufts of bristles is inclined. The brush head is characterized in that the bristles in the at least one inclined tufts of bristles is tapered.

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