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Multi-directional wiping elements and device using the same

US8943637B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Inventors

James Gavney · Palo Alto, US
Jerry Mix · Redwood City, US
Dennis Boyle · Palo Alto, US
Rickson Sun · Palo Alto, US
Christopher Loew · Palo Alto, US
Pascal Homero Soboll · London, GB
Daniel Kim · Vancouver, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 27, 2012
Grant date	Feb 3, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 27, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA46B2200/1066
WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Multi-directional wiping elements are disclosed. The wiping elements comprise intersecting squeegee segments that provide top wiping squeegee edges and side wiping squeegee edges. Devices utilizing the multi-directional wiping elements of the present invention can include bristles that are configured to simultaneously wipe a working surface with the wiping elements. In accordance with the embodiments of the invention, the multi-directional wiping elements are utilized in a toothbrush cleaning head that is configured to be operated manually or, alternatively, is motorized and is configured to rotate, oscillate, vibrate and/or move according to a combination thereof.

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