US3229318A
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Toothbrush
Assignee: Sunbeam Corp
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Filing: 1964-05-15
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Granted: 1966-01-18
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Expires: 1984-05-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George S Clemens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:40
CPC Classifications
A; A46; A46B; A46B9/00; A46B9/02; A46B9/04; A46B9/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
AN IMPROVED TOOTHBRUSH FOR CLEANSING THE TEETH AND AREAS ADJACENT THERETO INCLUDING DEPRESSIONS IN THE SURFACE OF THE TEETH, RECESSES AND THE INTERPROXIMAL AREAS, SAID TOOTHBRUSH COMPRISING: A TOOTHBRUSH BODY INCLUDING A BRUSH HANDLE AND A BRUSH HEAD, SAID BRUSH HEAD DEFINING A TUFT RECEIVING FACE INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF PROJECTING PORTIONS SEPARATED BY RECESSES, SAID PROJECTIONS BEING IN SPACED-APART RELATION AND ALTERNATING WITH SAID RECESSES ALONG SAID BRUSH HEAD, THE BASE OF SAID RECESSES DEFINING A BASE PLANE; AND, A PLURALITY OF TUTSE SECURED IN SAID BRUSH HEAD AND RECEIVED IN THE PROJECTIONS AND RECESSES OF THE TUFT RECEIVING FACE AND EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM SAID TUFT RECEIVING FACE, EACH SAID TUFT INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF SHORT AND LONG BRISTLES, THE BRISTLE ENDS OF THE LONG AND SHORT BRISTLES IN EACH TUFT BEING IN RESPECTIVE AXIALLY SPACED-APART RELATION, THE BRISTLE ENDS OF THE ENTIRE BRUSH CONFIGURATION BEING ARRANGED SUCH THAT THE ENDS OF THE BRISTLES OF THE TUFTS MOUNTED IN THE PROJECTIONS AND RECESSES OF THE BRUSH HEAD ARE DISPOSED IN FOUR IDENTIFIABLE LEVELS, SAID FOUR LEVEL CONFIGURATION PROVIDING EFFECTIVE FULL RANGE CLEANSING ACTION FROM THE BROAD FLAT TOOTH SURFACES INTO THE DEEPER RECESSES OF THE UNTERPROXIMAL AREAS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-01-17 | 1969-07-19 | 1970-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-17 | 1973-07-19 | 1974-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-17 | 1977-07-19 | 1978-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |