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Retractable brush

US9913528B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 2016
Grant dateMar 13, 2018
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA46B9/023
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

As disclosed herein, a contemplated retractable brush includes: a brush shell, comprising a brush head, a plurality of bristle openings, a mateable lock fixture and a brush handle; a bristle release mechanism, comprising a locking mechanism, a bristle extender mechanism and an engagement mechanism, wherein the engagement mechanism is operatively coupled to the locking mechanism and the bristle extender mechanism; a first bristle platform, comprising a first plurality of bristles; a second bristle platform, comprising a second plurality of bristles; wherein the first bristle platform and the second bristle platform are operatively coupled with the bristle extender mechanism; and wherein the first and the second plurality of bristles are extended through the plurality of bristle openings to outside of the brush shell when the engagement mechanism and the locking mechanism are operatively engaged.

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