Oral care implement
US8628263B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA46B15/0055
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An oral care implement with a handle includes a head with a releasable material (e.g., an oral medicament) and a tissue cleanser for cleaning the soft tissues and removing odor-causing bacteria from the mouth. In one arrangement, the releasable material is disposed on the surface of the tissue cleanser. In one arrangement, the releasable material is disposed behind the tissue cleanser. In one arrangement, the releasable material is incorporated in the composition of the tissue cleanser.
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