CA2455748C - Illuminated toothbrush and method of use - Google Patents

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CA2455748C
CA2455748C CA002455748A CA2455748A CA2455748C CA 2455748 C CA2455748 C CA 2455748C CA 002455748 A CA002455748 A CA 002455748A CA 2455748 A CA2455748 A CA 2455748A CA 2455748 C CA2455748 C CA 2455748C
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toothbrush
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Puneet Nanda
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Ranir LLC
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Dr Fresh LLC
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0002—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process
    • A46B15/0038—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process with signalling means
    • A46B15/0044—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process with signalling means with light signalling means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0002—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B5/00—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware
    • A46B5/02—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware specially shaped for holding by the hand
    • 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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CA002455748A 2003-01-24 2004-01-23 Illuminated toothbrush and method of use Expired - Lifetime CA2455748C (en)

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US10/351,104 US20040143920A1 (en) 2003-01-24 2003-01-24 Illuminated flashing toothbrush and method of use
US10/351,104 2003-01-24

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CA2455748C true CA2455748C (en) 2007-09-18

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CN (1) CN1231165C (zh)
CA (1) CA2455748C (zh)
HK (1) HK1067977A1 (zh)

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