Prophy bristle toothbrush

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Filed on

1996-03-27

Date issued

1999-08-03

Examiner

Graham, Gary K.

Patent Class

Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning

SubClass

Implements

SubSubClass

Combined

Other Related Categories

151671, 152072, 15DIG5, 15188, 601139, A46B 904

Type

Patent

Status

active

Patent number

059308605

Description

ABSTRACT:
A toothbrush for cleaning and polishing teeth includes a handle attached to a brush head. Attached to the brush head are a plurality of elastomeric prophy bristles for polishing teeth, and a plurality of bristle tufts for scrubbing teeth, the bristle tufts being attached to the brush head and placed about the perimeter of the prophy bristles.

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