EP0611533A1
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Self-standing toothbrush
Assignee: Kenvue Brands LLC
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Filing: 1993-08-13
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2013-08-13
Abstract
Abstract A self-standing toothbrush having a cup-shaped member disposed of on its base is disclosed. The cup-shaped member substantially enhances the stability of the toothbrush when it is disposed in an upright position relative to a support surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas M. Dair
- 👤 Daniel J. Formosa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 19:43
CPC Classifications
A; A46; A46B; A46B15/00; A46B15/0095; A46B15/0097; A46B5/00; A46B2200/00; A46B2200/10; A46B2200/1066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
56 words
A self-standing toothbrush, comprising: a head; a plurality of bristles disposed on said head; a handle having a top portion connected to said head and a bottom portion forming a base; and means affixed to said base for enhancing the stability of said toothbrush while disposed in a substantially upright position relative to a support surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
27 words
A self-standing toothbrush according to claim 1 wherein said means is a member dimensioned to enhance the stability of said toothbrush while disposed in said upright position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A self-standing toothbrush according to claim 2 wherein said member has a cross-sectional area greater than the cross-sectional area of said base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A self-standing toothbrush according to claim 1 wherein said means is a cup-shaped member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
A self-standing toothbrush according to claim 4 wherein said cup-shaped member comprises a head and rim, said head of said cup-shape member being affixed to said base and said rim being dimensioned to enhance the stability of said handle while disposed in said upright position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A self-standing toothbrush according to claim 5 wherein the cross-section defined by said rim is dimensioned to enhance the stability of said toothbrush while disposed in said upright position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A self-standing toothbrush according to claim 6 wherein said base of said handle having a cross-sectional area less than area of the cross-section defined by said rim.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
A self-standing toothbrush according to claim 7 wherein each of said base and said cup-shaped member have a substantially cylindrical cross-section and the diameter of said base being less than the diameter of said rim.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A self-standing toothbrush according to claim 4 wherein said head of said cup-shaped member being permanently affixed to said base.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
A self-standing toothbrush according to claim 4 wherein said cup-shaped member is a suction cup.
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