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Oral care implement with rapid flavor release

US8734042B2 · kind B2 · utility

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118References

29Claims

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Assignee

Colgate-Palmolive Company · US

Inventors

Douglas Hohlbein · Hopewell, US
James R. Brown · Edison, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 31, 2011
Grant date	May 27, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 13, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA46B2200/1066
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An oral care toothbrush includes a handle having a head at one end of the handle, the head having at least one cleaning element. The head has at least one oral care dispenser. The oral care dispenser is configured to release an oral care material within about five seconds when exposed to water at a temperature of about 35° C. to about 40° C.

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