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Toothbrush including a device for indicating brushing force

US9578957B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 1, 2011
Grant dateFeb 28, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2032

Classification

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

Abstract

A toothbrush that includes a piezochromic polymer or a proximity dye based polymer effective to emit an optical signal indicative of brushing force.

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