WO2004024016A3 - Toothbrush with transparent handle - Google Patents

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WO2004024016A3
WO2004024016A3 PCT/US2003/028155 US0328155W WO2004024016A3 WO 2004024016 A3 WO2004024016 A3 WO 2004024016A3 US 0328155 W US0328155 W US 0328155W WO 2004024016 A3 WO2004024016 A3 WO 2004024016A3
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handle
toothbrush
transparent handle
head
transparent
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PCT/US2003/028155
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James Herbert Kemp
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Colgate Palmolive Co
James Herbert Kemp
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Application filed by Colgate Palmolive Co, James Herbert Kemp filed Critical Colgate Palmolive Co
Priority to AU2003263112A priority Critical patent/AU2003263112A1/en
Priority to EP03795670.3A priority patent/EP1545264A4/en
Publication of WO2004024016A2 publication Critical patent/WO2004024016A2/en
Publication of WO2004024016A3 publication Critical patent/WO2004024016A3/en
Priority to US11/077,170 priority patent/US20050193510A1/en

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61C—DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
    • A61C17/00—Devices for cleaning, polishing, rinsing or drying teeth, teeth cavities or prostheses; Saliva removers; Dental appliances for receiving spittle
    • A61C17/16—Power-driven cleaning or polishing devices
    • A61C17/22—Power-driven cleaning or polishing devices with brushes, cushions, cups, or the like
    • A61C17/225—Handles or details thereof
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0089—Brushes with figurines such as animals on the handle
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B5/00—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/10—For human or animal care
    • A46B2200/1066—Toothbrush for cleaning the teeth or dentures

Abstract

A toothbrush (10) comprises an elongated handle (12) and a head (14) having cleaning elements (16) extending outwardly from the head. At least a portion of the handle is made from a water clear material having low durometer hardness. At least one object (18) may be embedded within the handle. The object would be visible through the outer surface of the handle.
PCT/US2003/028155 2002-09-10 2003-09-09 Toothbrush with transparent handle WO2004024016A2 (en)

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Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AU2003263112A AU2003263112A1 (en) 2002-09-10 2003-09-09 Toothbrush with transparent handle
EP03795670.3A EP1545264A4 (en) 2002-09-10 2003-09-09 Toothbrush with transparent handle
US11/077,170 US20050193510A1 (en) 2002-09-10 2005-03-10 Toothbrush with transparent handle

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US40965002P 2002-09-10 2002-09-10
US60/409,650 2002-09-10

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US11/077,170 Continuation US20050193510A1 (en) 2002-09-10 2005-03-10 Toothbrush with transparent handle

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WO2004024016A2 WO2004024016A2 (en) 2004-03-25
WO2004024016A3 true WO2004024016A3 (en) 2004-06-03

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EP (1) EP1545264A4 (en)
AU (1) AU2003263112A1 (en)
WO (1) WO2004024016A2 (en)

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US20050193510A1 (en) 2005-09-08
EP1545264A4 (en) 2013-10-09

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