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Method of manufacturing an interdental cleaner

US9603685B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 9, 2013
Grant dateMar 28, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/425
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An elongated core comprising a nylon or polypropylene is extruded. An interdental cleaner portion, comprising fingers, is injection molded about a first portion of the core. The interdental cleaner portion has thermoplastic elastomer. A handle portion is injection molded about a second portion of the core. The handle portion has polypropylene.

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