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US3278965A
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Telescoping brush and holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-05-17
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Granted: 1966-10-18
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Expires: 1985-05-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Benjamin L Frazier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 15:06
CPC Classifications
A; A46; A46B; A46B7/00; A46B7/02; A46B7/023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A RETRACTABLE DENTURE AND TOOTH BRUSH COMPRISING, A PAIR OF TELESCOPING MEMBERS, ONE OF SAID MEMBERS BEING OPEN ON ONE SIDE WITH INWARDLY PROJECTING LONGITUDINAL SHOULDERS, SAID OTHER MEMBER HAVING BRUSH BRISTLES ON THE UPPER SURFACE AND HAVING A RAISED PORTION CAPABLE OF FITING BETWEEN THE INNER EDGES OF SAID SHOULDERS, SAID SHOULDERS HAVING INWARDLY PROJECTING PAIRS OF COOPERATING STOPS, SAID STOPS BEING SPACED APART ALONG THE LENGTH OF SAID SHOULDERS, AND SAID STOPS AND SHOULDERS BEING SUFFICIENTLY RESILIENT TO PASS SAID RAISED PORTION AND SUFFICIENTLY RIGID TO LOCK SAID RAISED PORTION BETWEEN SAID STOPS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A RETRACTABLE DENTURE AND TOOTH BRUSH COMPRISING, A PAIR OF TELESCOPING MEMBERS, ONE OF SAID MEMBERS BEING OPEN ON ONE SIDE WITH INWARDLY PROJECTING LONGITUDINAL SHOULDERS, SAID OTHER MEMBER HAVING BRUSH BRISTLES ON THE UPPER SURFACE AND HAVING A RAISED PORTION CAPABLE OF FITING BETWEEN THE INNER EDGES OF SAID SHOULDERS, SAID SHOULDERS HAVING INWARDLY PROJECTING PAIRS OF COOPERATING STOPS, SAID STOPS BEING SPACED APART ALONG THE LENGTH OF SAID SHOULDERS, AND SAID STOPS AND SHOULDERS BEING SUFFICIENTLY RESILIENT TO PASS SAID RAISED PORTION AND SUFFICIENTLY RIGID TO LOCK SAID RAISED PORTION BETWEEN SAID STOPS.
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) | 1969-10-17 | 1970-04-18 | 1970-10-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-17 | 1974-04-18 | 1974-10-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-17 | 1978-04-18 | 1978-10-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |