Toothbrush having soft tissue cleaning elements
US8240936B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 22, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA46B15/0075
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An oral care implement includes a head and a plurality of cleaning elements for enhanced cleaning of the teeth and soft tissue of the oral cavity. One tooth cleaning element has a plurality of bristles adapted to clean teeth. Another cleaning element is connected to the head and has structure defining a channel. The channel is configured to direct fluid in contact with the head toward an edge of the head when the implement is moved. The head also defines a reservoir that is configured to receive a dentifrice therein.
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