Toothbrush

Details Toothbrush Toothbrush

2011-07-19

2011-07-19

Spisich, Mark (Department: 3727)

Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning

Implements

Brush or broom

C015S191100, C015S201000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07979947

ABSTRACT:
A toothbrush having a head with a first end and a second end with peripheral edge regions extending between the first end and the second end is described. The head includes a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The first surface includes raised portions and depressed portions, wherein the depressed portions are adjacent the peripheral edge regions. A first plurality of cleaning elements protrude from the first surface, and a second plurality of cleaning elements protrude from the first surface. Each of the first plurality of cleaning elements protrudes from a depressed portion and has a cross section. Each of the depressed portions has the same cross section as each of the first plurality of cleaning elements.

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