US3369265A
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Universal toothbrush head
Assignee: PRO Corp A CORP OF
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Filing: 1966-07-07
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Granted: 1968-02-20
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Expires: 1986-07-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Halberstadt Lewis James
- 👤 Mccord Robert Carl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 04:51
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C17/00; A61C17/16; A61C17/22; A61C17/32; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
FOR POWER TOOTHBRUSHES A REMOVABLE BRUSH HEAD HAVING A SOCKET FOR COUPLING TO A PREDETERMINED MODEL OF POWER UNIT, SAID SOCKET INCLUDING MEANS FOR RELEASABLY INTERENGAGING THE DRIVE OF SAID POWER UNIT, SAID BRUSH HEAD INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE SLOT OPENING INTO SAID SOCKET AT THE COUPLING END OF THE BRUSH HEAD, AT LEAST ONE ADAPTER OF MOLDED SYNTHETIC PLASTIC MATERIAL INCLUDING MEANS EXTENDING FROM THE SURFACE THEREOF FOR LOCKING THE ADAPTER IN PLACE IN SAID SOCKET, SAID ADAPTER HAVING AN INTERNAL CAVITY THEREIN FOR RELEASABLY LATCHING ONTO THE SHAFT OF AT LEAST ONE OTHER POWER UNIT, SAID ADPATER HAVING AT LEAST ONE SLOT DISPOSED TO REGISTER WITH THE SLOT AT THE COUPLING END OF THE BRUSH HEAD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
FOR POWER TOOTHBRUSHES A REMOVABLE BRUSH HEAD HAVING A SOCKET FOR COUPLING TO A PREDETERMINED MODEL OF POWER UNIT, SAID SOCKET INCLUDING MEANS FOR RELEASABLY INTERENGAGING THE DRIVE OF SAID POWER UNIT, SAID BRUSH HEAD INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE SLOT OPENING INTO SAID SOCKET AT THE COUPLING END OF THE BRUSH HEAD, AT LEAST ONE ADAPTER OF MOLDED SYNTHETIC PLASTIC MATERIAL INCLUDING MEANS EXTENDING FROM THE SURFACE THEREOF FOR LOCKING THE ADAPTER IN PLACE IN SAID SOCKET, SAID ADAPTER HAVING AN INTERNAL CAVITY THEREIN FOR RELEASABLY LATCHING ONTO THE SHAFT OF AT LEAST ONE OTHER POWER UNIT, SAID ADPATER HAVING AT LEAST ONE SLOT DISPOSED TO REGISTER WITH THE SLOT AT THE COUPLING END OF THE BRUSH HEAD.
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) | 1971-02-19 | 1971-08-21 | 1972-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-02-19 | 1975-08-21 | 1976-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-02-19 | 1979-08-21 | 1980-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |