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Toothbrush with elastomer filled flexible head

US8327492B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 16, 2011
Grant dateDec 11, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/425
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A toothbrush having a handle, a head, and a neck extending between the handle and the head is disclosed. The handle having one or more elastomeric handle regions. The head having a first face and a second face. The second face opposes the first face and at least one of the first face or second face has an elastomer filled recess. The elastomer filled recess has a plurality of cleaning elements. An elastomer filled supply channel extends from the one or more elastomeric handle regions to the elastomer filled recess.

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