Interdental cleaning tool
US-2021267732-A1 · Sep 2, 2021 · US
Oral care implement
US9526324B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9526324-B2 |
| Application number | US-201013876990-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | Sep 30, 2010 |
| Publication date | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2016 |
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An oral care implement such as a toothbrush includes a head and a plurality of tooth cleaning elements supported by the toothbrush head. The tooth cleaning elements preferably include an elastomeric scrubbing element having a base portion and a tooth engaging portion comprising a plurality of cleansing members circumferentially spaced apart on the base portion. In one embodiment, the base portion has a circumferentially continuous sidewall to stiffen the scrubbing element. The cleansing members project outwards and preferably upwards from the base portion in one embodiment to collectively define a central cavity for retaining dentifrice. Embodiments of the oral care implement may include a circular bristle field arranged circumferentially around and associated with the scrubbing element.
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What is claimed is: 1. An oral care implement comprising: a head defining a longitudinal axis; and at least one flexible elastomeric tooth scrubbing element including: a supporting base portion attached to the head, the base portion having a circumferentially continuous sidewall; and a tooth engaging portion comprising a plurality of cleansing members circumferentially spaced apart on the base portion, the cleansing members projecting outwards from the base portion and havin…
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- What does patent US9526324B2 cover?
- An oral care implement such as a toothbrush includes a head and a plurality of tooth cleaning elements supported by the toothbrush head. The tooth cleaning elements preferably include an elastomeric scrubbing element having a base portion and a tooth engaging portion comprising a plurality of cleansing members circumferentially spaced apart on the base portion. In one embodiment, the base porti…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Lee David, Colgate Palmolive Co
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A46B3/22. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Dec 27 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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