CA2194054A1 - Resiliently Flexible Bristle Bearing Head Toothbrush - Google Patents

Resiliently Flexible Bristle Bearing Head Toothbrush

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CA2194054A1
CA2194054A1 CA2194054A CA2194054A CA2194054A1 CA 2194054 A1 CA2194054 A1 CA 2194054A1 CA 2194054 A CA2194054 A CA 2194054A CA 2194054 A CA2194054 A CA 2194054A CA 2194054 A1 CA2194054 A1 CA 2194054A1
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Prior art keywords
toothbrush
handle
resiliently flexible
bearing head
flexible bristle
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CA2194054A
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French (fr)
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CA2194054C (en
Inventor
Maria Van Gelder
Kirstie Jane Morgan
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Procter and Gamble Co
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B9/00—Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
    • A46B9/02—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups
    • A46B9/026—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups where the surface of the brush body or carrier is not in one plane, e.g. not flat
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B7/00—Bristle carriers arranged in the brush body
    • A46B7/06—Bristle carriers arranged in the brush body movably during use, i.e. the normal brushing action causing movement
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B5/00—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware
    • A46B5/002—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware having articulations, joints or flexible portions
    • A46B5/0025—Brushes with elastically deformable heads that change shape during use
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B9/00—Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
    • A46B9/02—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups
    • A46B9/04—Arranged like in or for toothbrushes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/10—For human or animal care
    • A46B2200/1066—Toothbrush for cleaning the teeth or dentures

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  • Brushes (AREA)

Abstract

A toothbrush, having handle and a resiliently flexible bristle-bearing head wherein, when the toothbrush is in its normal stress-free configuration, the free ends of bristles lying along a longitudinal and / or transverse axis of the brush form a generally concave profile adapted to suit the buccal surface of the teeth. The toothbrush head comprises one or more extensions which are integral with the handle, said extensions being substantially thinner than the handle and wholly or partially surrounded by an elastomeric material. The toothbrush head can flexibly conform to a convex profile to suit the labial surface of the teeth or to avoid damage to the gums. <IMAGE>
CA002194054A 1994-07-13 1995-07-12 Resiliently flexible bristle bearing head toothbrush Expired - Fee Related CA2194054C (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB9414140A GB9414140D0 (en) 1994-07-13 1994-07-13 Toothbrush
GB9414140.5 1994-07-13
PCT/US1995/008740 WO1996002165A1 (en) 1994-07-13 1995-07-12 Resiliently flexible bristle bearing head toothbrush

Publications (2)

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CA2194054A1 true CA2194054A1 (en) 1996-02-01
CA2194054C CA2194054C (en) 2000-09-19

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CA002194054A Expired - Fee Related CA2194054C (en) 1994-07-13 1995-07-12 Resiliently flexible bristle bearing head toothbrush

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EP (2) EP0769920B1 (en)
JP (1) JPH10502846A (en)
KR (1) KR100253963B1 (en)
CN (1) CN1108125C (en)
AT (1) ATE249765T1 (en)
AU (1) AU706139B2 (en)
BR (1) BR9508399A (en)
CA (1) CA2194054C (en)
DE (1) DE69531786T2 (en)
ES (1) ES2202367T3 (en)
GB (1) GB9414140D0 (en)
HU (1) HU218758B (en)
IL (1) IL114577A0 (en)
MX (1) MX9700341A (en)
PE (1) PE39296A1 (en)
PL (1) PL178909B1 (en)
RU (1) RU2158101C2 (en)
TR (1) TR199500852A2 (en)
TW (1) TW279795B (en)
WO (1) WO1996002165A1 (en)
ZA (1) ZA955833B (en)

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EP1300096A2 (en) 2003-04-09
BR9508399A (en) 1998-05-26
CN1108125C (en) 2003-05-14
TW279795B (en) 1996-07-01
WO1996002165A1 (en) 1996-02-01
AU2969895A (en) 1996-02-16
DE69531786D1 (en) 2003-10-23
PL178909B1 (en) 2000-06-30
DE69531786T2 (en) 2004-07-15
KR100253963B1 (en) 2000-05-01
ZA955833B (en) 1996-02-21
IL114577A0 (en) 1995-11-27
EP1300096A3 (en) 2003-11-26
CA2194054C (en) 2000-09-19
ATE249765T1 (en) 2003-10-15
HU218758B (en) 2000-11-28
AU706139B2 (en) 1999-06-10
EP0769920A1 (en) 1997-05-02
HUT77207A (en) 1998-03-02
GB9414140D0 (en) 1994-08-31
TR199500852A2 (en) 1996-06-21
RU2158101C2 (en) 2000-10-27
PE39296A1 (en) 1996-11-26
MX9700341A (en) 1997-05-31
JPH10502846A (en) 1998-03-17
ES2202367T3 (en) 2004-04-01
KR970704372A (en) 1997-09-06
EP0769920A4 (en) 2000-03-01
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