US3798698A
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Disposable tooth cleaner
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-24
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Granted: 1974-03-26
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Expires: 1992-05-24
Abstract
Abstract A disposable tooth cleaner of the type that includes integrally formed fastening means for attaching the device to a user''s finger in the form of two oppositely extending strip portions one of which is provided with hole means and the other of which is provided with integrally molded protrusion means, said protrusion means being adapted to snap into locked engagement with said hole means at various positions of adjustment when the strip portions are wrapped around the user''s finger.
Inventors
- 👤 C Conklin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 03:33
CPC Classifications
A; A46; A46B; A46B1/00; A46B5/00; A46B5/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
A disposable toothbrush comprising a molded one piece integrally formed elongated strip of plastic material including a centrally disposed base portion having a plurality of bristles emanating from the surface thereof, said base portion being thicker than the strip and adding rigidity thereto and serving as a strong junction between the bristles and the strip for maintaining the bristles in an upstanding orientation during the cleaning operation, a first strip portion and a second strip portion extending outwardly from opposite sides of said base portion, respectively, said first strip portion including a plurality of spaced substantially aligned hole means, said second strip portion including a plurality of integrally formed substantially aligned spaced protrusion means, said hole means and said protrusion means being disposed lengthwise and medially of said respective first and second strip portions and being substantially perpendicular to said bristle means, and each of said protrusion means including an upstanding shank portion and a yieldable enlarged head portion adapted to be forced through certain of said hole means into latched engagement therewith for securing said toothbrush to a finger of a user.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
A disposable toothbrush comprising a molded one piece integrally formed elongated strip of plastic material including a centrally disposed base portion having a plurality of bristles emanating from the surface thereof, said base portion being thicker than the strip and adding rigidity thereto and serving as a strong junction between the bristles and the strip for maintaining the bristles in an upstanding orientation during the cleaning operation, a first strip portion and a second strip portion extending outwardly from opposite sides of said base portion, respectively, said first strip portion including a plurality of spaced substantially aligned hole means, said second strip portion including a plurality of integrally formed substantially aligned spaced protrusion means, said hole means and said protrusion means being disposed lengthwise and medially of said respective first and second strip portions and being substantially perpendicular to said bristle means, and each of said protrusion means including an upstanding shank portion and a yieldable enlarged head portion adapted to be forced through certain of said hole means into latched engagement therewith for securing said toothbrush to a finger of a user.
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) | 1977-03-25 | 1977-09-24 | 1978-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-25 | 1981-09-24 | 1982-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-25 | 1985-09-24 | 1986-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |